IRELAND WEST AIRPORT KNOCK
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Transatlantic operations at Knock
Thanks @AerRyan and @737aviator for the very clear detailed information. Makes clear sense now. I just wasn't sure on the technical requirements in regards to the runway and weather conditions, a/c size etc. It's clear all the barriers that face the persuasion and likeliness off the route commencing.
Thanks Again!
Thanks Again!
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Boards.ie hardly the most reliable source of information - it was on there that the BHX service was replacing which is complete rubbish - from looking at Flybe site the winter months are loaded but not bookable yet which wasn't the case last week (ie winter months weren't even showing ) guess next week
Or so we will know hopefully it's good news
Or so we will know hopefully it's good news
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And which airlines serve that place, never heard of it. Do Air Lingus fly from it? What's board.ie? Is it that spotter site where they all willy wave?
Not much happens in Shannan either, seems lots of regional airports in Eire
Not much happens in Shannan either, seems lots of regional airports in Eire
And which airlines serve that place,
What's board.ie?
Is it that spotter site where they all willy wave?
seems lots of regional airports in Eire
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Funny people discounting boards.ie when the whole basis of the a380 story for Dublin seems to be a post on the same site from someone who heard something from someone who knows someone...or something.
The recent post on there about knock going to be the busiest airport because it has a shrine was comedy gold though.
I have no idea about the route in question from knock though
The recent post on there about knock going to be the busiest airport because it has a shrine was comedy gold though.
I have no idea about the route in question from knock though
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EI / IAG merger approval from EC includes condition freeing 5 LGW slot pairs.
Irish Times article suggests EI looking at moving the NOC service. LHR hub feed?
Gatwick proposal a surprise remedy for Aer Lingus deal
Irish Times article suggests EI looking at moving the NOC service. LHR hub feed?
Sources speculate that Aer Lingus intends to maintain at least five Gatwick flights to Dublin and one Knock flight to London, although it is unclear if this will be a Gatwick flight.
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I bet those "sources" decided to look at summer 2016 on the EI website and concluded because 5 daily is on sale that's what happening (couldn't be more wrong btw). I can't see a LHR link but been able to book connections ex LGW will be a boost in itself.
Would also say if LHR was the plan IAG would of brought it up during the sale as it would of been a big + for them getting approval from opposition parties.
EI also hold more slots than stated!
Would also say if LHR was the plan IAG would of brought it up during the sale as it would of been a big + for them getting approval from opposition parties.
EI also hold more slots than stated!
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Good to see flybe still flying to Manchester for winter . Just have to get Birmingham sorted now we might see ei operating it yet with a bit of luck. 3/4 wkly service on an a320 with low fares would definitely work!!
I would have thought Bristol would be successful as a winter route considering no service from Shannon !??
I would have thought Bristol would be successful as a winter route considering no service from Shannon !??
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Think you will have to let go of that one. An A320 won't work on NOC-BHX (nor would a 737-800), especially not under Aer Lingus' fare structure). You would also not get Aer Lingus introducing the route on anything but a stobart, it would be very rare for them to do so.
A jet aircraft is simply too much plane for that route. Look at SNN-MAN, it went from 3x daily flights on turboprops to a daily flight on a jet, despite the far lower fare structure.
A jet aircraft is simply too much plane for that route. Look at SNN-MAN, it went from 3x daily flights on turboprops to a daily flight on a jet, despite the far lower fare structure.
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Back in 2003 till 2008 my travel lite operated a daily a320 noc bhx service and carried 8000 pax a month during peak season. It was a great success for them until the company decided to concentrate on charter ops!
Bmi baby operated successfully and operated against Ryanair on ema route for many years.
Rumours of norweigen setting up a base at bhx for summer 2016 we might get a few flights from them!!😜
Bmi baby operated successfully and operated against Ryanair on ema route for many years.
Rumours of norweigen setting up a base at bhx for summer 2016 we might get a few flights from them!!😜
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Manchester route on sale as expected for the winter looks like those reliable sources on boards.ie were wrong again 
Runway_ approach,
I couldn't agree more, not unlike Wikipedia, a lot of wishful thinking going on to get chat going on.....
EI-BUD
Runway_ approach,
I couldn't agree more, not unlike Wikipedia, a lot of wishful thinking going on to get chat going on.....
EI-BUD
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Good news for knock http://www.highlandradio.com/2015/07/27/donegal-county-council-agree-to-knock-airport-funding/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter could be but think only Galway City left to approve their investment which would mean investment of over €7m for the airport and 7 local authorities taking part ownership - expect this to be a big development for the airport ?
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The Shinner makes some good points in the second audio track to that Highland Radio piece. If Donegal CC supports NOC and not CFN or LDY it seems very odd indeed.
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Reported in a certain aviation journal that on the date of the Aer Lingus transatlantic service into NOC, that the head of Aer Lingus was having discussions with NOC airport management about the possibility of 757 scheduled services from NOC to Boston and New York JFK. Upon reflection this could prove to be a good way to boost and sustain the LGW NOC route in the form of offering a JFK NOC LGW connection at competitive pricing....