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Originally Posted by CAP493
I think you'll find that Signature F/S contributed significantly towards the original cost and in any case, the previous Contractor involved is likely to be hit with a bill for these repairs as the surface put down is alleged to be of substandard quality.
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It is the last of a couple of heavily booked flights, which Helvetic decided to operate rather than cancel. This should be the last you will see of the "pink pencil" at LTN for some time. No further flights are scheduled to operate here.
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Originally Posted by Powerjet1
See that the conversion of hangar 89 into easyjet's new HQ seems to be progressing well, with small amounts of orange paint now starting to appear on the roof structure. Big advertising board pushing their new Luton-Istanbul service on the the builders perimeter fence at the front.
What will be happening to their present portakabin offices when the transfer to the new building takes place early October?. Are they being pulled down to make way for something else.
What will be happening to their present portakabin offices when the transfer to the new building takes place early October?. Are they being pulled down to make way for something else.
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Originally Posted by ezpz
The portakabins are going. The only thing staying in the old easyLand is the call centre, everthing else is moving across to H89. However, all plans are subject to change, so until everyone starts the move, who knows.
I was under the impression that the whole area which easyland sits on, is required for airport redevelopment, so everything would be coming down. Having said that, because the airport are still considering which way to go as regards expansion, immediate vacation of that area may not be required.
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Understand that new destinations for Wizz, linking LTN further into their network for 2007 are now likely to include Belgrade, Varna, Dubrovnik, Skopje, Sarajevo & Bratislavia. If they all came to fruition and S06 seasonal return in S07, that would give a total of 20 routes to/from LTN. Not bad for an airline that doesn't base a single aircraft at the airport.
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1001 facts about Luton Airport for 2005 at http://www.luton.gov.uk/Media%20Libr...0for%20pdf.pdf
This PDF file is 4.5 meg
This PDF file is 4.5 meg
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Hmm.....Interesting to note that Wizz has just overtaken Monarch into third place, for the number of flights it operated in 2005 into the airport. The position is likely to be repeated in 2006 & 2007, despite Monarch basing a fourth aircraft at LTN next year.
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Hard times at LTN?
Anybody know what going on over the last few days at LTN?
We've had passengers complaining about huge queues and having to wait over an hour to get through security, and two days ago when I came back there was someone who was definitely 'non' security sitting outside the baggage reclaim hall?
We've had passengers complaining about huge queues and having to wait over an hour to get through security, and two days ago when I came back there was someone who was definitely 'non' security sitting outside the baggage reclaim hall?
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LTNman, thanks for the link to the annual report. I see that they make a classic mistake of using an acronym without explanation. In the Preface, (v) 'The Leq contours are produced...'
Whilst I can understand what they are talking about, I should like to know the acronym. Convention (and politness
) says that an acronym should be stated in full on the first occasion that it is used in a document. So this is irritating and makes me doubt the rest of it. Does that seem over the top? This is a document that has been produced to communicate and if the staff cannot follow the basic rules of established practice, then they should not be doing this!
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Whilst I can understand what they are talking about, I should like to know the acronym. Convention (and politness
) says that an acronym should be stated in full on the first occasion that it is used in a document. So this is irritating and makes me doubt the rest of it. Does that seem over the top? This is a document that has been produced to communicate and if the staff cannot follow the basic rules of established practice, then they should not be doing this!(end of mini-rant)
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Minnie moochie, i work as security at luton and recently theyve stepped up secuirty duno why, and this has brought massive queues throughout the airport, cant see why management cant see why this dont work or they could try and employ more people, that mite help
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For the first time ever I had to put my shoes through the X-ray machine despite my airside pass. I have now had to buy new socks due to holes.
A Wizz captain was having a fit the other morning as his passengers were delayed getting through security.
For the first time ever I had to put my shoes through the X-ray machine despite my airside pass. I have now had to buy new socks due to holes.
A Wizz captain was having a fit the other morning as his passengers were delayed getting through security.
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I do suggest you buy some new socks, especially if you are ever travelling to Ireland. It has been the norm (for over a year now) for all passengers to be required to remove their shoes in Shannon and Dublin
Security could be stepped up for a number of reasons: recent review, new regulations, specific information from the authorities of a threat, general guidline from the authorities regarding an increased London/UK state of alertness, etc.
I hope they have extra staff or something to inform the queuing passengers at the security gate to be ready to take their shoes off (as well as all the regular stuff)...
I do suggest you buy some new socks, especially if you are ever travelling to Ireland. It has been the norm (for over a year now) for all passengers to be required to remove their shoes in Shannon and Dublin
Security could be stepped up for a number of reasons: recent review, new regulations, specific information from the authorities of a threat, general guidline from the authorities regarding an increased London/UK state of alertness, etc.
I hope they have extra staff or something to inform the queuing passengers at the security gate to be ready to take their shoes off (as well as all the regular stuff)...
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yeah i agree with ya pain in the ars, they are a bit stupid coz they keep passengers waitin for ages and that means angry people and we get them full front of it aswell as them missing there flights, mayhem
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See this message has just gone on the Luton Website...........
IMPORTANT PASSENGER INFORMATION
Due to a change in passenger procedures across all UK airports the number of items allowed as hand luggage has been dramatically limited.
Passengers are advised to check in as soon as possible upon arrival at the airport. Passengers should be prepared to check in all hand luggage including mobile phones and laptops; these will not be permitted in the aircraft cabin.
Members of the public not travelling today will not be allowed within the terminal building.
Note the last paragragh. Something going on ?
IMPORTANT PASSENGER INFORMATION
Due to a change in passenger procedures across all UK airports the number of items allowed as hand luggage has been dramatically limited.
Passengers are advised to check in as soon as possible upon arrival at the airport. Passengers should be prepared to check in all hand luggage including mobile phones and laptops; these will not be permitted in the aircraft cabin.
Members of the public not travelling today will not be allowed within the terminal building.
Note the last paragragh. Something going on ?
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Originally Posted by Powerjet1
Members of the public not travelling today will not be allowed within the terminal building.
Note the last paragragh. Something going on ?
I wonder if the airports mosque / chapel will be closed? Will the airports taxi rank be moved away from the terminal? I think not.
No prizes for guessing what sort of passengers should be checked more carefully at Luton but no doubt mum and dad with their two children travelling on holiday to Spain will be given thorough check for political correctness.
What happens to the meters and greeters with a ban on non passengers?
As of 7:00 there has yet to be a departure