CORK - 5

[AerRyan]

Thanks, can't see these headlines of flights for summer happening in that case.

[eastjimmy]

VOLOTEA
Just scanning about on solutions to get to Venice next July and thought about the VOLOTEA route ORK to VRN. Put in the family details and its 4678€ for a family of 5 return!!!
Are these people for real???
EJ

[PPRuNeUser0176]

It's just the existing charter service so 99.9% of seats are likely already pre sold hence the high prices.

[bcn_boy]

Originally Posted by eastjimmy

VOLOTEA
Just scanning about on solutions to get to Venice next July and thought about the VOLOTEA route ORK to VRN. Put in the family details and its 4678€ for a family of 5 return!!!
Are these people for real???
EJ

Try Flybe via Cardiff

[840]

A couple of interesting planning applications in relating to the road network at the airport.

I think we all know that the current arrangements are a mess, with congestion common at busy times.

The first went in last summer and was granted

EXTENTION OF DURATION
Development Description:
Alterations to the existing internal campus road network and car park layout to include: (1)Reconfiguration of a section of access road to Long-Term Car Park P2, the old terminal building & the delivery bay from one-way to two-way, consequent widening of roundabout (RB4), closure of existing slip road entry to Long-Term Car Park P2, the old terminal building & the delivery bay and erection of directional sign indicating revised circulation arrangements, (2) Alterations to traffic circulation on terminal forecourt to segregate private and public transport, 3 no. car parking directional signs, 1 no. fee information sign, the installation of 7 no. vehicular access/egress control barriers, 4 no. ticket dispensers/readers and 1 no. pay machine and shelter on the forecourt, (3) Reconfiguration of a portion of Long-Term Car Park P4 as a Coach Park to accommodate 6 no. coaches and 3 no. mini buses, re-alignment of entrance to accommodate coaches and relocation of vehicular access/egress control barriers, installation of 1no. pay machine & shelter, provision of dedicated walkway from Coach Park to Multi-Storey Car Park including access ramp and hand rail, installation of 2 no. traffic direction signs, alteration to car park boundary fencing and 1 no. fee information sign (4) installation of a taxi call-up system at the taxi holding area comprising a Variable Messaging Sign. These alterations shall be implemented together with all associated site works and services - Extension of Duration of Permission granted under Planning Reg. No. 11/5247

The second is more recent and the decision is pending. It is largely an alteration to the first one

Modifications to the existing internal campus road network and car park layout, the retention of a taxi holding area and the construction of a taxi viewing platform. The proposed modifications to the internal campus road network and car park layout include the removal of 2 no. gantry signs, a mini-roundabout, reconfiguration of existing car parking space to provide a pedestrian walkway, pedestrian crossings and all ancillary signage, bollards, road markings, fencing and site development works.

The coach park would be particularly beneficial.

However, we know permission was granted for a coach park some time ago and the development was never pursued.

[840]

A few points of note.

Firstly, passenger figures were up 6% in January, which is respectable enough. UK up 7%.

Passenger Growth Continues At Cork Airport In 2017

Secondly, Norwegian have confirmed their NA bases as Stewart and Providence

Norwegian Air confirms Providence will be base for Europe flights

While Logan may have generated extra traffic, Providence is not too bad an option from Cork. It works as well as or better than Logan for some large employers around Cork (Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Dell/EMC). It has a train link into Boston. At launch, Cork is likely to be the only direct service to Ireland from Rhode Island, which has the third-highest proportion of Irish-Americans (after Massachussets and New Hampshire) of all states.

I'm not so optimistic about Stewart. Transport links from there to New York will have to be significantly improved before it becomes an easier option than traveling to Shannon/Dublin on this side of the Atlantic.

[EIBoston]

Personally I would have preferred Logan over TF Green but it is still a viable option especially given EI's monopoly in the Northeast. Some of the prices from EI during the summer are so high and it will great to see some small competition. I am surprised we have seen flights on sale yet though. I believe the 60 day wait period is over with regards to President Trump rejecting the DOT ruling. Maybe they are unsure about when they will get the 737 MAX exactly.
As for Stewart, I would have to agree with 840, 70 miles from downtown NYC is stretching it given the poor transport options.

[PPRuNeUser0176]

Looks like Trump has more less given his approval to DY

'Huge economic US interest' in Norwegian Air deal

[Dreamliner_01]

Originally Posted by 840

A few points of note.

Firstly, passenger figures were up 6% in January, which is respectable enough. UK up 7%.

Passenger Growth Continues At Cork Airport In 2017

Secondly, Norwegian have confirmed their NA bases as Stewart and Providence

Norwegian Air confirms Providence will be base for Europe flights

While Logan may have generated extra traffic, Providence is not too bad an option from Cork. It works as well as or better than Logan for some large employers around Cork (Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Dell/EMC). It has a train link into Boston. At launch, Cork is likely to be the only direct service to Ireland from Rhode Island, which has the third-highest proportion of Irish-Americans (after Massachussets and New Hampshire) of all states.

I'm not so optimistic about Stewart. Transport links from there to New York will have to be significantly improved before it becomes an easier option than traveling to Shannon/Dublin on this side of the Atlantic.

Likely that Shannon and Belfast will also get Stewart / Rhode Island services also at the same time so don't think cork will have it to themselves which is a shame

[840]

So FlyBE have altered the Cardiff schedule a bit again and it will go twice a week through the summer. The days are Saturday and Sunday, which is a bit odd for a non-sun route. In May and September there is also an additional Tuesday flight. A someone who needs to visit the South-West of England in July, they are competitively priced compared to the Aer Lingus Regional ones to Bristol (which would otherwise be a better airport fo my purposes).

Inside the airport, the changes to the food offerings are underway. One thing I have wondered about in this is what will happen with toilets once the food court has gone airside. There are currently two toilet locations before security - one downstairs by the escalator, one at the food court. If the foodcourt ones go airside, does that mean there will be no toilets available before security when the downstairs ones are closed for cleaning?

[EIBoston]

Looks like we will see the Cork - Rhode Island flights go on sale this week. Will be very interesting to see the uptake(or lack of it). Been reading lots of negative reviews about Norwegian on other sites.

[mart901]

Huge amount of positivity about Norwegian customer service also on a lot of review sites so take it in proportion.

[EIBoston]

Understood. Always the way. I will do the right thing and just book a flight when they come out and judge for myself:-)

[AerRyan]

Will they actually come out this time?

[EIBoston]

Anything is possible AerRyan. Is it a long road that has no turns....

[AerRyan]

Well so far it is.

[840]

All the US paperwork, both relating to their rights to fly to the USA and their compliance with technical requirements is now in place. I reckon if we don't hear anything in the next couple of weeks, the skepticism of some would look well placed.

[inOban]

Does that include ETOPS for the LEAP engines?

[EIBoston]

Originally Posted by 840

All the US paperwork, both relating to their rights to fly to the USA and their compliance with technical requirements is now in place. I reckon if we don't hear anything in the next couple of weeks, the skepticism of some would look well placed.

840 I have no doubt they will announce a Cork route soon but it is what they announce with it that will be interesting. Will they go after Dub? as well? I am having doubts about their long term commitment to Cork.

[840]

Does that include ETOPS for the LEAP engines?

Press reports say all the paperwork is out of the way, but doesn't go into specifics. The only ETOPS reference in particular I can find is this.

FAA certifies three Norwegian B737s for ETOPS-180 - ch-aviation.com