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Access will be from upstairs in the existing terminal-the escalator was delivered today-there will also be a lift, not sure if there will be certain specific airlines using these gates or whether it will be as now a bit adhoc
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Thinking back quite a while, is the extension to the runway ever going to go ahead?
also extension to the eastern cargo ramp is also on the cards. UPS are still looking at building a new hub at the eastern end of the airport of smaller size than DHL but bigger than current hub building.
Reading paper reports, it makes this pier sound like its going to be over 2 levels all the way down. thats totally wrong isnt it
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also extension to the eastern cargo ramp is also on the cards. UPS are still looking at building a new hub at the eastern end of the airport of smaller size than DHL but bigger than current hub building.
Reading paper reports, it makes this pier sound like its going to be over 2 levels all the way down. thats totally wrong isnt it
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NEMA Runway Extension
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Thinking back quite a while, is the extension to the runway ever going to go ahead?
You should try being a BHX spotter, we have been waiting forever !
Thinking back quite a while, is the extension to the runway ever going to go ahead?
You should try being a BHX spotter, we have been waiting forever !
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Are there any noticable differences inside the terminal yet apart from the few new shops in the check-in hall that have been discussed previous. I haven't been in the terminal for a while. How is the arrivals extension/bus interchange coming along?
Thanks for replies
SAM-EMA
Thanks for replies
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When I had my interview on Monday at the airport, the building work seemed to be coming along very well. The terminal from where Caffe Ritazza is, all the way to the entrance to Central Search had new beige tiles down, the new World News shop which will eventually be in the departure lounge was open for business, and Boots had closed down waiting for their move airside. The bus interchange area's external features seem to now be complete, it looks very stylish, all big windows and metallic panels, but the area is still currently fenced off. My understanding is that this will be the new area for the information desk, Spar, Costa Coffee and the bus interchange is a nice way of saying a seating area with views of the bus stops. I believe that where the current bus stops are in front of the arrivals exit will now be used for the car park shuttles.
Interesting news about the new pier, where is the new escalator going? Will it be by the Three Cities Bar at the end of the current concourse? Presumably inside it's just toilets, podiums and seating - as opposed to any retail space.
Interesting news about the new pier, where is the new escalator going? Will it be by the Three Cities Bar at the end of the current concourse? Presumably inside it's just toilets, podiums and seating - as opposed to any retail space.
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Thanks, coming along well then.
And yes, the from what i understand the escalator will go up from the current bar (previously where Impulse records was) and then will come down into the 'boarding lounge' in the pier where there will be a seating area, but limited facilities-no shops. I suppose it will be similar to the holding area at DSA for gates 4-6 (if you know DSA that is).
Cheers SAM-EMA
And yes, the from what i understand the escalator will go up from the current bar (previously where Impulse records was) and then will come down into the 'boarding lounge' in the pier where there will be a seating area, but limited facilities-no shops. I suppose it will be similar to the holding area at DSA for gates 4-6 (if you know DSA that is).
Cheers SAM-EMA
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New Long Haul Routes from Airtours
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Airtours are to operate routes from EMA to Jamaica Montego Bay and China. The Jamaica flights are weekly from July this summer and China from october.
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Airtours are to operate routes from EMA to Jamaica Montego Bay and China. The Jamaica flights are weekly from July this summer and China from october.
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When was this announced, and will they just be extensions of existing services from Manchester or Gatwick? Certainly with the Jamaican flights they are leaving it very late for putting these flights on sale. Also, is there any news on whether MyTravel or Thomas Cook are to move handling agent?
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Hi Guys
Wel lgreat news for East Midlands airport and about time too....
But i went on airtours website and jamaica is on there but i think only for 3 months ????? and i went to get a price and it says no dates available
Regarding china, it says only Manchester and London, not EMA.
Well one can dream.....
Michael
Wel lgreat news for East Midlands airport and about time too....
But i went on airtours website and jamaica is on there but i think only for 3 months ????? and i went to get a price and it says no dates available
Regarding china, it says only Manchester and London, not EMA.
Well one can dream.....
Michael
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Mike,
Why dream when its on EMA's website. china details will be announced shortly and with regards to Jamaica, the holidays havent been loaded yet as only announced yesterday
stu
Why dream when its on EMA's website. china details will be announced shortly and with regards to Jamaica, the holidays havent been loaded yet as only announced yesterday
stu
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Hi
Got it, wow !!!!!!!!!!!!
East midlands is going for it now, lets hope they really advertise this, But it only seems to be doing this for a few weeks, if it was a perm thing i am sure this would take of, Good on EMA though and not BHX......
Mike
Got it, wow !!!!!!!!!!!!
East midlands is going for it now, lets hope they really advertise this, But it only seems to be doing this for a few weeks, if it was a perm thing i am sure this would take of, Good on EMA though and not BHX......
Mike
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On the note of new long-haul routes;
The new flights to Islamabad and Sharjah with UKIA should start the first week in May. Flights should go on sale in early April, so not that long for bookings really.
SAM-EMA
The new flights to Islamabad and Sharjah with UKIA should start the first week in May. Flights should go on sale in early April, so not that long for bookings really.
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EMA Impressions
Having passed thru EMA yesterday on way to AMS with BMIb, thought I would share my impressions re: terminal development - I last used the airport in December and I'm impressed by the amount of development that has taken place in a relatively short time.
Check - In - notice AirTrans is up and running in their new permanent home, but with considerably less square footage... me thinks some cut price sales on the way to clear stock...
Check in to Security - despite the white hoardings the development doesn't present any inconvenience - however the "shiny" floor tiles covering part of this area seem an accident waiting to happen, hope the EMA owners have up to date litigation insurance, someone is going to go proverbial over the other proverbial this year, I'm sure. New retail units look the part.
Security - obviously enlarged now and so much for the better. No queue but hey, it's only winter. Mind you EMA not the only a/p to have security delays, try AMS area H on a Thursday evening - ridiculous.
The main departure lounge is becoming very impressive, the new stairs providing much better access to the first floor, however I think there might be a danger of that whole area passing most people by, unless there's a significant attraction added on - maybe this is in the pipeline given the WIP on a mezzanine near the bottom of the old stairs.
The retail units / bars / eating outlets are of a quality that befits any airport and certainly helps shed any "little old EMA" image. The duty frees are 10 x better than when I flew thru here nearly 50 times in 2001 / 2 whilst on a project in Dublin.
Only "blot" now seems to be Gate 1 to 5 area, looking tired - this seems to be an anomaly in itself now, given that it's not exclusively for UK / Belfast / ROI seeing as baby use it for the AMS flight. Wonder if it will get a facelift as well as the rest of the terminal?
Finally, immigration seems to have extra desks now (or am I imagining it) though can't wait until I'm one of the throng coming off the FCA 767 from Sanford in August (not). Baggage reclaim a bit sluggish but again can't help thinking this area will become overwhelmed when 250 plus holidaymakers fight to get their baggage.
Will no doubt use EMA before August and if so, happy to report again. PS for benefit of bmibaby employees on this thread, once again a pretty faultless service overall.
Check - In - notice AirTrans is up and running in their new permanent home, but with considerably less square footage... me thinks some cut price sales on the way to clear stock...
Check in to Security - despite the white hoardings the development doesn't present any inconvenience - however the "shiny" floor tiles covering part of this area seem an accident waiting to happen, hope the EMA owners have up to date litigation insurance, someone is going to go proverbial over the other proverbial this year, I'm sure. New retail units look the part.
Security - obviously enlarged now and so much for the better. No queue but hey, it's only winter. Mind you EMA not the only a/p to have security delays, try AMS area H on a Thursday evening - ridiculous.
The main departure lounge is becoming very impressive, the new stairs providing much better access to the first floor, however I think there might be a danger of that whole area passing most people by, unless there's a significant attraction added on - maybe this is in the pipeline given the WIP on a mezzanine near the bottom of the old stairs.
The retail units / bars / eating outlets are of a quality that befits any airport and certainly helps shed any "little old EMA" image. The duty frees are 10 x better than when I flew thru here nearly 50 times in 2001 / 2 whilst on a project in Dublin.
Only "blot" now seems to be Gate 1 to 5 area, looking tired - this seems to be an anomaly in itself now, given that it's not exclusively for UK / Belfast / ROI seeing as baby use it for the AMS flight. Wonder if it will get a facelift as well as the rest of the terminal?
Finally, immigration seems to have extra desks now (or am I imagining it) though can't wait until I'm one of the throng coming off the FCA 767 from Sanford in August (not). Baggage reclaim a bit sluggish but again can't help thinking this area will become overwhelmed when 250 plus holidaymakers fight to get their baggage.
Will no doubt use EMA before August and if so, happy to report again. PS for benefit of bmibaby employees on this thread, once again a pretty faultless service overall.