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Will not know the full story till thursday, but quite possible RVR fell below the point where Follow me is required while he was on finals-you cannot just magic one up, especially if its going ape on the aprons at the same time-LVP's no fun at the best of times, when running out of room even worse, trying to do the best for everyone and getting no thanks sucks!
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We haven't been told yet as part of our announcements to change it to "East Midlands Airport" so lots of people at baby still announcing the arrival of flights into "Nottingham East Midlands Airport" or "Nottingham's East Midlands" as I heard the other day from a colleague. 
was my thought, the East Midlands certainly do not BELONG to any of the three cities! Interestingly, the sign above the terminal is currently revealing the really old brand "East Midlands International Airport" going back some time. bmibaby's website still showing "Nottingham East Midlands Airport" throughout the site.
Still no news on extra baby aircraft for you though guys.
was my thought, the East Midlands certainly do not BELONG to any of the three cities! Interestingly, the sign above the terminal is currently revealing the really old brand "East Midlands International Airport" going back some time. bmibaby's website still showing "Nottingham East Midlands Airport" throughout the site.Still no news on extra baby aircraft for you though guys.
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We've done very well I have to say at East Midlands, a couple of delays, none really dramatic (when I was working yesterday 3 hours on the EZY CGN was looking the worst) and think the only cancellations have come from Eastern Airways and one bmibaby flight. Congratulations to everyone whose made the process for travellers so much easier than from LHR - hopefully this will bring more converts to the EMA cult. 
Not noticed any substantial process to the pier, but have been told it will be opened by May 1st!
Not noticed any substantial process to the pier, but have been told it will be opened by May 1st!
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Sorry, do you mean on May 1st or before? Is their any info who will use it yet? Because I have heard about FR having the 5 based a/c on the new apron but that will be a problem for arriving pax with buses. Personally, I think that it will be best suited to the charter airlines, and keep FR using Gates 1-5.
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With the charter flights for the S07 season coming into full swing on May 1st, I was told that the new pier would be open for the start of these flights - whether that means the opening will coincide with the launch of the summer charter programme, or it will be open earlier I don't know. I believe May 1st is the deadline being set for all works around the airport including the new security waiting area and works to the arrivals area.
No news yet on who is using the new pier, though Ryanair are keen not to pay Servisair for buses, and seem to recall something about their contract with the airport involving them getting stands wherever possible which would limit the use of bussing passengers. Obviously there will be no problems on the new pier for departing pax, but arriving ones will need a bus. Ryanair do well in Gates 1-5 at present, so time will tell.
No news yet on who is using the new pier, though Ryanair are keen not to pay Servisair for buses, and seem to recall something about their contract with the airport involving them getting stands wherever possible which would limit the use of bussing passengers. Obviously there will be no problems on the new pier for departing pax, but arriving ones will need a bus. Ryanair do well in Gates 1-5 at present, so time will tell.
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Some steel framework has been erected for the new pier, and part of the basic concrete floor has been laid from the West gate end.
Would be interesting seeing Ryanair use those 5 stands, pushing a 738 from stand 45 would be very interesting with that blast fence there. I'd make more sense for Baby to use those stands as they have smaller aircraft, and use it regularly. Ryanair use aircraft from other bases, could mean more than 5 ac down at the same time.
Would be interesting seeing Ryanair use those 5 stands, pushing a 738 from stand 45 would be very interesting with that blast fence there. I'd make more sense for Baby to use those stands as they have smaller aircraft, and use it regularly. Ryanair use aircraft from other bases, could mean more than 5 ac down at the same time.
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Making the airport operation run smoothly, especially in adverse weather, is obviously a team effort, with everyone across the different companies playing their part, so 'well done' to the rest of you, too.
On a personal note, I'd like to offer a very special vote of thanks to those of my colleagues in Air traffic, both Controllers and Assistants, who've done a fantastic job in what were sometimes very trying conditions over the last few days - working 'Air' & especially 'Ground' in LVPs requires incredible concentration - you dun good.
Hopefully the weather will hold up and provide those of you unfortunate enough to be working over the holiday with a slightly easier time of it.
Merry Christmas, all.
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Would be interesting seeing Ryanair use those 5 stands, pushing a 738 from stand 45 would be very interesting with that blast fence there. I'd make more sense for Baby to use those stands as they have smaller aircraft, and use it regularly. Ryanair use aircraft from other bases, could mean more than 5 ac down at the same time.
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Get your facts right
There have been no Eastern cancellations to Aberdeen on Thursday or Friday
There has been a reduced service due to xmas, the Thursday flight was diverted to Manchester and passengers were bussed there to get to Aberdeen, the return flight was diverted to Leeds and passengers bussed back to EMA. (have you noticed that a full frills airline do not just cancel flights or dump passengers where they do not want to be).
The Friday flight was delayed due to inbound aircraft positioning from Leeds (which was affected by fog) been late arriving, about 1hr 45mins late. Then operated as normal
Get your facts right
There have been no Eastern cancellations to Aberdeen on Thursday or Friday
There has been a reduced service due to xmas, the Thursday flight was diverted to Manchester and passengers were bussed there to get to Aberdeen, the return flight was diverted to Leeds and passengers bussed back to EMA. (have you noticed that a full frills airline do not just cancel flights or dump passengers where they do not want to be).
The Friday flight was delayed due to inbound aircraft positioning from Leeds (which was affected by fog) been late arriving, about 1hr 45mins late. Then operated as normal
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Nearly forgot this
Did I see an Easy A319 with an emergency slide hanging out of the right hand side on Friday evening?
There was a lot of people hanging around that front door
Can anybody confirm?
Did I see an Easy A319 with an emergency slide hanging out of the right hand side on Friday evening?
There was a lot of people hanging around that front door
Can anybody confirm?
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Get your facts right
There have been no Eastern cancellations to Aberdeen on Thursday or Friday
There has been a reduced service due to xmas, the Thursday flight was diverted to Manchester and passengers were bussed there to get to Aberdeen, the return flight was diverted to Leeds and passengers bussed back to EMA. (have you noticed that a full frills airline do not just cancel flights or dump passengers where they do not want to be).
The Friday flight was delayed due to inbound aircraft positioning from Leeds (which was affected by fog) been late arriving, about 1hr 45mins late. Then operated as normal
Get your facts right
There have been no Eastern cancellations to Aberdeen on Thursday or Friday
There has been a reduced service due to xmas, the Thursday flight was diverted to Manchester and passengers were bussed there to get to Aberdeen, the return flight was diverted to Leeds and passengers bussed back to EMA. (have you noticed that a full frills airline do not just cancel flights or dump passengers where they do not want to be).
The Friday flight was delayed due to inbound aircraft positioning from Leeds (which was affected by fog) been late arriving, about 1hr 45mins late. Then operated as normal
Merry Christmas anyway to all EMA employees and our thread followers, and hears to an exciting 2007!
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Why?
Remind me politely to turn-down any invites to your place -
the slides on chute deployment just seem TOO excitin for me!!
Pass me a drink - hic-cup!!
Merry CHRISTmas to all - regards bbb
Remind me politely to turn-down any invites to your place -
the slides on chute deployment just seem TOO excitin for me!!
Pass me a drink - hic-cup!!
Merry CHRISTmas to all - regards bbb
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East Midlands 4
Merry Xmas to all at E. M.A. espicially all the Servisair ramp lads and keep smiling boys.Soon be March 2007 and lots more Ryanairs for us to turn round in 25 mins . YOU KNOW YOU LOVE IT !!!!