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I can see that could be a problem but the Airport must be aware of these restraints on growth and surely they have plans to deal with it.
I thought I read a while back that a number of new check-in desks and stands were planned for next year.
I thought I read a while back that a number of new check-in desks and stands were planned for next year.
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[QUOTE] Jamesair: I thought I read a while back that a number of new check-in desks and stands were planned for next year[QUOTE]
All of 2 extra stands B738 size. To be built this winter. WOW
As for check in desks havent heard anything on that one. I think the airlines and management are trying to get more people to check in on-line and use those self service kiosks (which isn't the answer). Obviously BA won't have as many desks now they have pulled the LGW route. That won't make much differance though. I do know that the new security search area is being moved, for what ever reason. Its great that NCL is growing but we need to have the infractructure in place to meet the demand from airlines and the paying passengers.
It shouldn't be any of these. NCL has loads of land. If the demand is there they should just be built!! The management need to get there 
in at stupid o clock in the summer and releaise that we have run out off space.
All of 2 extra stands B738 size. To be built this winter. WOW
As for check in desks havent heard anything on that one. I think the airlines and management are trying to get more people to check in on-line and use those self service kiosks (which isn't the answer). Obviously BA won't have as many desks now they have pulled the LGW route. That won't make much differance though. I do know that the new security search area is being moved, for what ever reason. Its great that NCL is growing but we need to have the infractructure in place to meet the demand from airlines and the paying passengers.
Skyman771: O.K. so what is the restricting resouce(s) .... Land, Cash, or Time ???
in at stupid o clock in the summer and releaise that we have run out off space.
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With the moving of the security search area, does this mean that more than one x-ray machine will be in use at any one time? The ques are horrendous at peak times and 2 check points are the most that are ever in operation, and even this is rare!
The airport authority also need to invest in more coaches/drivers for boarding a/c parked on remote stands. Quite often inbound flights have to wait and a/c of A320 up get 2 buses, one of which has to come back after its first load. Departures are much the same. During early morning rushes, upto 6 flights are boarded from gate 16 (where all remote departures are processed), this gate is not big enough when you think that there could be upto 800 pax at a time in there with 6 departures!
Expansion is good for the airport, passengers and the NE in general but with inadequate facilities airlines will be put off starting new services and expanding existing ones!!
I see that couple of charters cancelled this winter, SN saturday VRN service and Austrian Airlines SZG!
The airport authority also need to invest in more coaches/drivers for boarding a/c parked on remote stands. Quite often inbound flights have to wait and a/c of A320 up get 2 buses, one of which has to come back after its first load. Departures are much the same. During early morning rushes, upto 6 flights are boarded from gate 16 (where all remote departures are processed), this gate is not big enough when you think that there could be upto 800 pax at a time in there with 6 departures!
Expansion is good for the airport, passengers and the NE in general but with inadequate facilities airlines will be put off starting new services and expanding existing ones!!
I see that couple of charters cancelled this winter, SN saturday VRN service and Austrian Airlines SZG!
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Aer Arann, Irish regional airline is to start services from NCL to Galway! 4 times per week using ATR72 equipment. Flights start in June 2007!
Another nice addition to NCL route network!
Another nice addition to NCL route network!
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Latest I’ve heard is that menzies have the eastern, thomsonfly and thomas cook contracts. Anyone else heard info regarding menzies and NCL.
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FR NCL-Oslo
Looks like this route is being pulled 24 Mar 07. Wonder if it will be replaced with a new FR destination, or whether the aircraft will be used elsewhere on a more lucrative route.
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Wonder if it is definately confirmed about Menzies contracts, the likes of TOM and TCX have been very loyal to Swissport over the years, but then again if they think they'll get better service then why not? Good news for jobs too, Menzies will need quite alot!
Disappointed BE are not following through on their promise of based a/c and lots of expansion, though maybe as part of the longer term developement plan it could still happen - just maybe later in the year or next?!
Disappointed BE are not following through on their promise of based a/c and lots of expansion, though maybe as part of the longer term developement plan it could still happen - just maybe later in the year or next?!
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Where did the information about Menzies come from?
I knew Thomas Cook had a bad summer and were now happy with Swissport, but Thomsonfly were well looked after!
I would be very surprised in Thomsonfly decided to move.
I knew Thomas Cook had a bad summer and were now happy with Swissport, but Thomsonfly were well looked after!
I would be very surprised in Thomsonfly decided to move.
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The aircraft used on the Newcastle/Oslo route is Liverpool based, so if a new route is to be introduced it will be from LPL.
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I would wait until the end of the year when theb full programme is announced before we can rule out FLYBE base
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BHD - CWL is flown on a BHD based a/c according to the schedule on flybe.com. Remember, flybe's definition of 'base', 'hub' etc for marketing purposes is quite different to what people on here might interpret from a crewing, aircraft basing etc perspective.
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FlyBe did have a ful page spread in the local paper, 400 jobs and it even mentioned new possible routes so I do think that a NCL operation is a long term plan, just maybe when the airport expand a little to cope with expansion or even a start next winter is possible.
CT2 flights have also ceased trading. Heres a tip for any pax looking for alternative flights, freedom and xl also have a tfs flight, as do Jet2, check them out!!
All this rumour surrounding Menzies, surely somebody can shed some light and confirm it? Though I am not surprised if T3, TOM and TCX do move, those airlines were not too satisfied with Swissport from what has been mentioned. Whos to say another will be any different?
CT2 flights have also ceased trading. Heres a tip for any pax looking for alternative flights, freedom and xl also have a tfs flight, as do Jet2, check them out!!
All this rumour surrounding Menzies, surely somebody can shed some light and confirm it? Though I am not surprised if T3, TOM and TCX do move, those airlines were not too satisfied with Swissport from what has been mentioned. Whos to say another will be any different?
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Thing is transwede, CT2 have a lot of seats booked on carriers such as XL.com, and I know that Jet2.com also have a fair bit of custom from CT2. I dont think this will effect the carriers though