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Lets put it this way, It would not suprise me in 2007 for a loco announcement, might not be a huge announcement but a start.
I have it on good athority that a loco is mulling over the idea.
but it all depend on other options falling through, thats all I can say.
I have it on good athority that a loco is mulling over the idea.
but it all depend on other options falling through, thats all I can say.
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Manston is the same as Bournemouth Airport with no big roads ,no rail link or bus service. Manston can do LCC to the right places,I flew with EUjet 10 times some was to spain and faro which where 80% full all the flights I went on none where below 30%
Easyjet are happy at LGW,Flybe dont want a base in the SE or starting routes from the SE and know one knows if Ryanair are going to fly from MSE there was the saying that FR would move there routes from LGW to MSE who knows lets wait and see 
James
Just ask yourself why airlines are not fighting to operate scheduled services, where are Ryanair, Easyjet, and Flybe?
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Just ask yourself why airlines are not fighting to operate scheduled services, where are Ryanair, Easyjet, and Flybe? Dont speak to soon, you never know whats around the corner!
"Don't speak too soon!" How many years do you want?!!
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Do you know how hard it is for people 'in the know' to keep schtum
Next season will be very interesting
I'll sit back and wait for Dave 'doom and gloom' D, Catflaps and co. to mock me now.
Oh, I'm compiling a list of the the 'it'll never happen' and 'not in a million years' style posts to quote back to you all after next years news
Next season will be very interesting
I'll sit back and wait for Dave 'doom and gloom' D, Catflaps and co. to mock me now.
Oh, I'm compiling a list of the the 'it'll never happen' and 'not in a million years' style posts to quote back to you all after next years news
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I think MSE has potential, it just needs the right company to come in, armed with realistic expectations.
It's never going to rival Stansted/Luton overnight, but with the effort that's going in to the surrounding areas (Pfizer's expansion; Ramsgate's rejuvenation, etc) who knows what the future may hold.
I'd have to agree with the many postings about the transport links, over two hours to London by rail isn't good enough.
I for one hold optimism that the A319 in the circuit last Thursday becomes a regular sight in the not-too-distant future.
It's never going to rival Stansted/Luton overnight, but with the effort that's going in to the surrounding areas (Pfizer's expansion; Ramsgate's rejuvenation, etc) who knows what the future may hold.
I'd have to agree with the many postings about the transport links, over two hours to London by rail isn't good enough.
I for one hold optimism that the A319 in the circuit last Thursday becomes a regular sight in the not-too-distant future.
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I'd have to agree with the many postings about the transport links, over two hours to London by rail isn't good enough
Why do you all surmise that everyone wants to go go to LONDON????
It's a toilet!!!!
Why do you all surmise that everyone wants to go go to LONDON????
It's a toilet!!!!
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There are plans to build over 1000 new home neer the new Shopping Complex at Westwood a few miles away.
The Thanet plan shows only an Airport at Manston with a rail link by 2012
The Thanet plan shows only an Airport at Manston with a rail link by 2012
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I think the promotion is Seguro AKA Kent escapes.
This is the second time they have done this.
As most of us know, selling pax tickets at MSE is very difficult (see CAA website), and Seguro is no exception, so they are running "open days" to try and get some "bums on seats".
I wonder why it is "girls" they are looking for?
Strippers perhaps?
This is the second time they have done this.
As most of us know, selling pax tickets at MSE is very difficult (see CAA website), and Seguro is no exception, so they are running "open days" to try and get some "bums on seats".
I wonder why it is "girls" they are looking for?
Strippers perhaps?
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Incidentally.......
Fact check.
1) EZY, BA, Virgin, and many others have been using MSE for training bumps on an occasional basis for many years now.
It's nothing new.
2) We already have a loco announcement,(Esperia), albeit non-based.
3) The bulk of EUjet pax were on promo or freebies. They went bust because all loco relies on the last minute full price tickets to stay afloat.
Unfortunately, when my fellow Thanetians are asked to pay full price for travel, they don't wanna know. That's why Seguro are unable to fill a plane, even though they only run once a week.
4) Manston was Planestation's biggest loss maker, not other "hair-brained schemes". Compared to Manston, activities such as Lahr, Liverpool Festival Gardens, and EUjet at SNN could be regarded as runaway successes.
More details available on ADVFN for anyone who's interested.
Fact check.
1) EZY, BA, Virgin, and many others have been using MSE for training bumps on an occasional basis for many years now.
It's nothing new.
2) We already have a loco announcement,(Esperia), albeit non-based.
3) The bulk of EUjet pax were on promo or freebies. They went bust because all loco relies on the last minute full price tickets to stay afloat.
Unfortunately, when my fellow Thanetians are asked to pay full price for travel, they don't wanna know. That's why Seguro are unable to fill a plane, even though they only run once a week.
4) Manston was Planestation's biggest loss maker, not other "hair-brained schemes". Compared to Manston, activities such as Lahr, Liverpool Festival Gardens, and EUjet at SNN could be regarded as runaway successes.
More details available on ADVFN for anyone who's interested.
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Buzz off with BAF!!
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It's strange that Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton,
London City and Southend, all serve that 'toilet,' and all with good
surface access. Obviously several million people want to fly to and from there every year.
Somehow I don't think your colourful argument would hold much sway
in airline boardrooms!!
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The last thing we want is another loco who will have to spend thousands establishing themselves from scratch, prove unreliable with their small, overstretched fleet, last 12 months (at a push) and then once again leave the people of Thanet with the feeling that Manston cannot work.
This Esperia loco venture is simply not good for Manston. Easyjet / Ryanair / Flybe / Air Berlin / Sky Europe etc. on the other hand probably could run succesful services from the airport, starting off with one destination and building up from there. That is what I will be hoping for, and I hope also for the reputation and future of the airport tha Esperia stays firmly on the ground.
This Esperia loco venture is simply not good for Manston. Easyjet / Ryanair / Flybe / Air Berlin / Sky Europe etc. on the other hand probably could run succesful services from the airport, starting off with one destination and building up from there. That is what I will be hoping for, and I hope also for the reputation and future of the airport tha Esperia stays firmly on the ground.
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Rupert369
Thank you Rupert Those Airlines could get Manston going or Cosmos does more charter routes from Manston ,EUjet was just in Beginners hands
James
Thank you Rupert
Those Airlines could get Manston going or Cosmos does more charter routes from Manston ,EUjet was just in Beginners hands James