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I seem to remember a summer season when SFB was served upto 4 times per week from NCL, using the likes of Britannia, Airtours International and Air 2000(all long gone!). Florida will always remain the number one long haul destination, due to its family orientated attractions and I am at a loss as to why NCL is to be left with only one flight per week. I tend to agree with fl dutchman that the loss is down to aircraft availability with MON. I am not convinced TCX will return with their A330 a/c, as the dropped the route as it was proving too costly to position the aircraft to/from NCL. Travelcity Direct were rumoured to be interested in starting a route, using smaller capacity aircraft than their jumbos, maybe a return of XL 767 a/c in the red colour scheme is on the cards. Whatever way, NCL seriously needs an up in capacity to one of its only 3 long haul destinations, otherwise it does deter future long haul expansion. On the same subject why is that SFB flights always leave NCL late? Is it down to the positioning of a/c or the facilities at NCL, i.e groundstaff?
I think its more or less definite that Jet2 will announce further routes for Summer 07, though the likelihood of EZY doing the same is quite slim, judging by their performance this summer. Infact all the cancellations/delays must surely have cost them some passenger confidence.
I think it has been said before, but the likes of Pula, DBV, SPU could maybe sustain a smaller regional jet charter service, it works at BRS with a similar catchment area and market. Or maybe the geordies are just stuck in their habits and like the usual PMI, ALC and AGP.
I think its more or less definite that Jet2 will announce further routes for Summer 07, though the likelihood of EZY doing the same is quite slim, judging by their performance this summer. Infact all the cancellations/delays must surely have cost them some passenger confidence.
I think it has been said before, but the likes of Pula, DBV, SPU could maybe sustain a smaller regional jet charter service, it works at BRS with a similar catchment area and market. Or maybe the geordies are just stuck in their habits and like the usual PMI, ALC and AGP.
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SFB Summer 2007
There will be more than one flight per week.
GSM are looking to launch this route out of newcastle so maybe some of the tour operators will buy seats on these flights
GSM are looking to launch this route out of newcastle so maybe some of the tour operators will buy seats on these flights
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I seem to remember a summer season when SFB was served upto 4 times per week from NCL, using the likes of Britannia, Airtours International and Air 2000(all long gone!). I am not convinced TCX will return with their A330 a/c, as the dropped the route as it was proving too costly to position the aircraft to/from NCL. ... maybe a return of XL 767 a/c in the red colour scheme is on the cards. .
Pity they still don't come from over the pond, as with the ATA Tristar’s in the 90's.
even though they always had a tech stop in both directions, even added to the interest not knowing if it was to be Bangor, Goose, or where ever. Note that this service did not allow itself to deteriorate to that of it's contemporaries in terms of comfort, sevice & time keeping. How anyone could wish for the return of Excel (whether red, pink or whatever colour) with their pathetic levels of comfort & timekeeping is beyond me.
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GSM to operate Toronto (Hamilton) - NCL summer 07 with 757/200 wkly on Saturdays
Flybe.....the 2nd daily flight to BHD from 30th Oct now cancelled
Flybe.....the 2nd daily flight to BHD from 30th Oct now cancelled
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Does this mean GSM are replacing TS YYZ service or is this a new addition to programme and is it possible that someone else will still operate the Globespan chartered flight on Thursdays in addition to TCX flight? GSM may still be big at NCL, fingers crossed anyway!!!!
skyman771, ahhh ATA tristars, they were NCL's glory days in terms of long haul and I don't think many pax would relish the return of XLA longhaul, but if its NCL's only chance...........Afterall TCD are one in the same.
skyman771, ahhh ATA tristars, they were NCL's glory days in terms of long haul and I don't think many pax would relish the return of XLA longhaul, but if its NCL's only chance...........Afterall TCD are one in the same.
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Advert Link Removed Newcastle-Hamilton (Toronto)
Deps NCL sundays at 1340, arriving sundays 0815.
A/C is Hamilton based 757.
Looks like so far, for summer 07 NCL will have 2 x weekly toronto services.
Deps NCL sundays at 1340, arriving sundays 0815.
A/C is Hamilton based 757.
Looks like so far, for summer 07 NCL will have 2 x weekly toronto services.
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FAB news lets see what else they give us!!
Looks like we may have a tuesday flight also got no flight details yet but the date is now shown on a website for a flight on may 1st 2007 (tuesday)
Looks like we may have a tuesday flight also got no flight details yet but the date is now shown on a website for a flight on may 1st 2007 (tuesday)
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The flight will operate STN-NCL-YHM with the aircraft STN based (I guess to avoid setting up a YHM base)
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Could it only be 'NCL longhaul' where the basic laws of supply & demand are challenged?
Seems to me large demand, low capacity on SFB, low demand large capacity on YYZ, or for the Loco's? 'Hamilton' , or could this be another RYR type ploy for GLA...
................ didn't they one have a football team 'Accademicals' or something like that
Where is Hamilton ? in the times I've been to Toronto never came across or near it, may have seen a freeway sign, must get out the Rand Mcnally
Seems to me large demand, low capacity on SFB, low demand large capacity on YYZ, or for the Loco's? 'Hamilton' , or could this be another RYR type ploy for GLA...
................ didn't they one have a football team 'Accademicals' or something like thatWhere is Hamilton ? in the times I've been to Toronto never came across or near it, may have seen a freeway sign, must get out the Rand Mcnally
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Hamilton is on the western side of Lake Ontario and is at least 60 miles or so from downtown Toronto. It is however much closer to Niagra falls than Toronto.
Its a few years since I've been but I remember it was a very sleepy airport with a daily movement count similar to somewhere like DSA or CVT. I think Westjet have a base there.
Its a few years since I've been but I remember it was a very sleepy airport with a daily movement count similar to somewhere like DSA or CVT. I think Westjet have a base there.
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Hamilton has only two scheduled airlines; Westjet and AIr Canada (I think flights may be operated by Jazz). Westjet is by far the largest airline and has flights to most major Canadian Cities, plus Orlando. There are also some charters to the Carribean. For more info on routes, the airport website has some useful interactive maps
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from the canadian side of the Globespan website. Strange that flights are not on sale on the UK side of things. Does anyone know the routing of the a/c, e.g is it going to be STN based 757 doing STN-YHM-NCL-STN?
Have also heard to expect a few more minor route announcements in time for next summer, though nothing major like a US service. I'm thinking the odd new charter and of course, according to TV adverts - from Newcastles low cost airline - Jet2.com!!! Where could they venture to next? (is KRK just a winter route?)
Have also heard to expect a few more minor route announcements in time for next summer, though nothing major like a US service. I'm thinking the odd new charter and of course, according to TV adverts - from Newcastles low cost airline - Jet2.com!!! Where could they venture to next? (is KRK just a winter route?)
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I think KRK could work as a summer destination....I understand it is a very beautiful city and could sustain weekend break traffic.
I hope there could be more from HLX if Easy drop Berlin in summer as well, that was supposed to be a route they were considering operating head to head with EZY. Someone is needed to replace SAS on CPN as well.
I hope there could be more from HLX if Easy drop Berlin in summer as well, that was supposed to be a route they were considering operating head to head with EZY. Someone is needed to replace SAS on CPN as well.