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Look on the bright side, SASfox. Surely continued expansion by Jet2 is better for LBA and the local community than a varied programme of here taoday, gone tomorrow charter carriers (stand by for flamethrowers...
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Not quite sure what you're asking, but AEU, apart from a short series operating LBA-BOH-BJL and the odd LBW-CMF flight this winter have left LBA, and are focussing operations at their main base at LGW, with a reduced base at MAN. Flying is moving away from the relatively low profit charter flying, and more into our very profiable niche scheduled flying out of Gatwick.
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Spotted this on the newswire today. Not a confirmed bidder at this stage, but showing an interest. Arguably the biggest name to come to light so far. Involved in the UK with LTN, CWL and BFS and in the US with Orlando/Sanford.
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MADRID (AFX) - Abertis Infraestructuras SA is considering bidding for Leeds Bradford International airport, which was put up for sale in November with a starting bid of around 150 mln stg, El Economista reported, citing a company spokesperson.
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MADRID (AFX) - Abertis Infraestructuras SA is considering bidding for Leeds Bradford International airport, which was put up for sale in November with a starting bid of around 150 mln stg, El Economista reported, citing a company spokesperson.
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150 million? At least the price is geeting sensible (as a Leeds council tax payer these things take on an added significance
). Plus they seem to have a string of 'similar' airports.
Maybe the West Yorks councils could turn things on their head and bid for PMI, AGP etc.....
). Plus they seem to have a string of 'similar' airports.Maybe the West Yorks councils could turn things on their head and bid for PMI, AGP etc.....
Paxing All Over The World
New Year Honours in full
Published: 30 December 2006
The Independent
This one looks like one of yours??
OBE Cairns, Anthony James, Dep Chair, Leeds Bradford Internat Airport. For serv Civil Aviation and to the commty in West Yorkshire.
Published: 30 December 2006
The Independent
This one looks like one of yours??
OBE Cairns, Anthony James, Dep Chair, Leeds Bradford Internat Airport. For serv Civil Aviation and to the commty in West Yorkshire.
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Good to see the LBA website is up to date as usual.
On the day it has been announced that flights to Bristol will resume, LBA announce the disruption of flights.
On the day it has been announced that flights to Bristol will resume, LBA announce the disruption of flights.
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Well I’ve just noticed that the 2006 Passenger figures have been released on the LBIA website. Just look on the news section on the airport's website for a full press release. I wont post the link.
Anyway it looks as though the airport handled just under 2.8 million passengers. Which is up 7% on 2005. Airlines and Operators are now operating up to 65 direct destinations and off them 18 where newly launched in 2006.
So what do you guys think! Will LBIA hit the magic 3 million mark this year??
Well I’ve just noticed that the 2006 Passenger figures have been released on the LBIA website. Just look on the news section on the airport's website for a full press release. I wont post the link.
Anyway it looks as though the airport handled just under 2.8 million passengers. Which is up 7% on 2005. Airlines and Operators are now operating up to 65 direct destinations and off them 18 where newly launched in 2006.
So what do you guys think! Will LBIA hit the magic 3 million mark this year??
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It really is all coming together now and i am quite giddy when i think about all the changes that are coming!
Re: website updates.. hopefully more investment in the internet presence of lbia when under new ownership. The website is very useless, despite a number of new designes yearly it remains dated and amature looking and ever noticed how certain flights dispapeer off the flight info every day!!
The end of makeshift units, tempoary structures, tacky make-shift council style shortcuts. Replacing one facility to make room for a new one.... (2004 closing down a childrens play area and replacing it with prayer room)... hmmmmm! A duty free shop / s worth the visit.. further extension of the terminal along the main ramp... a further airbridge for stand 9 at the very least..?
Its not going to happen overnight but so much to look forward. we have put time and money and remained patient with our local airport. Its about time to give leeds the airport it deserves... and that doesnt mean building a new one elsewere!
Jet2 has done alot for LBA but people.. the mark of a good/real airport is variety.. multiple frequency and carriers on routes.. lets hope with new ownership we will attract airlines back aswell as welcome new ones.. cos those silver/red jets are pretty.. but who wants to watch the same thing all day! We likes choice!!!
Happy new year.. Heres to 2007.. LBA year
Re: website updates.. hopefully more investment in the internet presence of lbia when under new ownership. The website is very useless, despite a number of new designes yearly it remains dated and amature looking and ever noticed how certain flights dispapeer off the flight info every day!!
The end of makeshift units, tempoary structures, tacky make-shift council style shortcuts. Replacing one facility to make room for a new one.... (2004 closing down a childrens play area and replacing it with prayer room)... hmmmmm! A duty free shop / s worth the visit.. further extension of the terminal along the main ramp... a further airbridge for stand 9 at the very least..?
Its not going to happen overnight but so much to look forward. we have put time and money and remained patient with our local airport. Its about time to give leeds the airport it deserves... and that doesnt mean building a new one elsewere!
Jet2 has done alot for LBA but people.. the mark of a good/real airport is variety.. multiple frequency and carriers on routes.. lets hope with new ownership we will attract airlines back aswell as welcome new ones.. cos those silver/red jets are pretty.. but who wants to watch the same thing all day! We likes choice!!!
Happy new year.. Heres to 2007.. LBA year
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Its also worth mentioning to those who are abit behind on LBA news.. Jet2 will become a self-handling airline operation at LBA from March this year. This will mean that Penuille Servisair will no longer be used for Check-in, Boarding, Dispatch and most aircraft services. Baggage services are provided by the LBA company for all airlines at LBA and this will remain so for jet2. However the sale of the airport may see changes in this area.
This announcement will mean job cuts for the large Penuille Servisair workforce at LBA. Hopefully these people will find new roles at Jet2 handling or in a new job..
As a former Servisair employee.. I have to say Jet2's success at LBA is partly to the dedication of servisair staff from 2003 to present..some there from Jet2 day one up to now still. Ontime if not early dispatch ,... always the priority and behind the brand 100%.
Good luck to all servisair staff, especially those at checkin.. dispatch and ramp! Not the pen pushers.. the people that made it happen you!
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Copenhagen announced, daily flight with bmi Regional, starting 26th March, intro fares from £66 return:
BD491 Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen depart 1000, arrive 1255 (Mon to Fri)
BD491 Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen depart 0705, arrive 1000 (Sat, Sun)
BD492 Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford depart 1325, arrive 1425 (Mon to Fri)
BD492 Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford depart 1030, arrive 1130 (Sat, Sun)
Lets hope this one actualy starts!
BD491 Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen depart 1000, arrive 1255 (Mon to Fri)
BD491 Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen depart 0705, arrive 1000 (Sat, Sun)
BD492 Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford depart 1325, arrive 1425 (Mon to Fri)
BD492 Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford depart 1030, arrive 1130 (Sat, Sun)
Lets hope this one actualy starts!
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Hall leads bid to buy LBA
As quoted in the TTG - 12-01-07
Former Yorkshire Electricity chief exec Sir Graham Hall is spearheading a bid by Bridgepoint Capital to buy Leeds/Bradford airport.
Hall confirmed he was leading Bridgepoint's bid, which is likely to be one of up to four that will be shortlisted to aquire the airport today.
Hall declined to comment on Bridgepoint's proposals but identified the expansion of Europes routes, capital investment and retail development as the three main areas of opportunity at the airport.
While the initial asking price for Leeds/Bradford was thought to have been about £40m (TTG Oct 20th 2006), the sale last week of Exeter International airport to Regional and City Airports for £60m is likely to have bumped up bids considerably.
The final price for Leeds/Bradford has already been tipped as high as £100m.
The airport is estimated to have handled about 2.9 million passengers last year.
Hall and Bridgepoint are likely to be up against some stiff competition from other UK airport groups and venture capital companies, though it is thought that an interested US bidder has already dropped out.
Hall said his experience running a private sector company and chairing regional development bodies, Yorkshire forward and Northern Way would stand him in good stead as a strong local candidate to run the airport.
Leeds and Bradford city councils, which own 80% of the airport are to begin the bidding process today (Friday) and will be keen to seal a deal by April before council elections take place.
Interesting stuff then, if you want to check out Bridgepoint follow the link.
www.bridgepoint-capital.com/default.asp?sID=1101378498812
Former Yorkshire Electricity chief exec Sir Graham Hall is spearheading a bid by Bridgepoint Capital to buy Leeds/Bradford airport.
Hall confirmed he was leading Bridgepoint's bid, which is likely to be one of up to four that will be shortlisted to aquire the airport today.
Hall declined to comment on Bridgepoint's proposals but identified the expansion of Europes routes, capital investment and retail development as the three main areas of opportunity at the airport.
While the initial asking price for Leeds/Bradford was thought to have been about £40m (TTG Oct 20th 2006), the sale last week of Exeter International airport to Regional and City Airports for £60m is likely to have bumped up bids considerably.
The final price for Leeds/Bradford has already been tipped as high as £100m.
The airport is estimated to have handled about 2.9 million passengers last year.
Hall and Bridgepoint are likely to be up against some stiff competition from other UK airport groups and venture capital companies, though it is thought that an interested US bidder has already dropped out.
Hall said his experience running a private sector company and chairing regional development bodies, Yorkshire forward and Northern Way would stand him in good stead as a strong local candidate to run the airport.
Leeds and Bradford city councils, which own 80% of the airport are to begin the bidding process today (Friday) and will be keen to seal a deal by April before council elections take place.
Interesting stuff then, if you want to check out Bridgepoint follow the link.
www.bridgepoint-capital.com/default.asp?sID=1101378498812