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So did the pope have to go through security? Or did he breach UK law? If so I assume the MD will assume full responsibility?
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Name change
Was the decision to drop the name 'international' from the name of the airport done in consultation with other authorities?
Will the connecting rail station now do likewise and revert to Birmingham Airport Station?
Once you start this practise it is never ending -- and can prove very costly in terms of necessary time and manpower changes.
Just think of it: letter headings, invoices, road sign indicators, hi-tech changes. it goes on and on -- and at a cost!
Will the connecting rail station now do likewise and revert to Birmingham Airport Station?
Once you start this practise it is never ending -- and can prove very costly in terms of necessary time and manpower changes.
Just think of it: letter headings, invoices, road sign indicators, hi-tech changes. it goes on and on -- and at a cost!
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Menzies
Anybody got any more info on Menzies looking around last Tuesday ?
It might have been Menzies Media Services, they supply papers to the airlines, think they are setting up at BHX, so unsure if its Menzies as a handling agent, although that would be good.
It might have been Menzies Media Services, they supply papers to the airlines, think they are setting up at BHX, so unsure if its Menzies as a handling agent, although that would be good.
There is no board meeting on this date ?
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SUZEMAN "I think Heads of State are exempt......so nothing to bash the MD with in this case"
The pope is not a head of state, more a company director?? But nice to see the rules apply to all!!!
The pope is not a head of state, more a company director?? But nice to see the rules apply to all!!!
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Coventry
Usual rumour on the Coventry thread about getting business from BHX.
Anyone any offers or rumblings in this area, wouldnt have though they would to to keen on loosing anything else.
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Anyone any offers or rumblings in this area, wouldnt have though they would to to keen on loosing anything else.
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Ryanair: Kaunas canceled from 27th Oct ?
Apologies if that's old news: Some might be aware there is trouble (again) in the Lithuanian airline market (see thread STAR1), and with our sizeable Eastern European community in the Midlands, I was wondering to check KUN-BHX, and FR doesn't offer me any flights currently after 27th Oct. Very unlikely that this is a glitch in FR's booking engine. Can somebody at BHX shed light on this ? I think this was a BHX-based plane, so where is it going now ? The KUN flight currently is Wed and Sun morning leaving 7:15.
Having said this, try the other FR destinations from BHX for e.g. 3-7 Nov and you see _big_ holes. Are they all seasonal then ? What's going on ?
Having said this, try the other FR destinations from BHX for e.g. 3-7 Nov and you see _big_ holes. Are they all seasonal then ? What's going on ?
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Oh, sorry, that is old news ! Can't really see KUN being seasonal, as it's a 'commuter flight' for e.g. family visits. KUN is not really a city-break destination. So I guess it's lost to BHX (I think they moved it to LTN, LGW or LPL):
Kaunas Airport - Winter Timetable
So as people frequently said, FR's "base" at BHX is indeed hardly anything anymore. Small comfort for me, as I lost HHN early-on in this ordeal.
Kaunas Airport - Winter Timetable
So as people frequently said, FR's "base" at BHX is indeed hardly anything anymore. Small comfort for me, as I lost HHN early-on in this ordeal.
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jpthomas72
Hi, Kaunas was never released for winter 2010/11 despite other airports such as EDI retaining their flight.
Again I assume like Porto weak winter yields.
Last winter based on 18 sectors except for Feb (16)
Nov 2328 avg 129 pax 68%
Dec 2337 avg 130 pax 69&
Jan 2221 avg 123 pax 65%
Feb 2215 avg 138 pax 73%
Mar 2940 avg 163 pax 86% *Easter
The BHX winter schedules have varied quite a bit since the first release but few flights added or removed just day changes.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday were reasonable using three
out the four based units. Tue/Thu/Sat understandably quieter.
For some reason there were some day swaps to reverse the busy
days. So Monday and Friday are quiet with barely three units required.
A based unit on a Sunday will utilised to Malta in the New Year (it starts as a Malta based unit on a Monday). Two out of three Dublins operate by BHX based units although a daily Dublin based unit is retained.
There are extra flights at Christmas to fill the gaps but still only three
based aircraft required.
An Example for November
Monday
Aircraft 1 - ACE ???
Aircraft 2 - GRO DUB KRK
Aircraft 3 - ???? LDY DUB
Tuesday
Aircraft 1 - TFS BZG
Aircraft 2 - AGP DUB KTW
Aircraft 3 - BTS GDN DUB
The above is classic Ryanair, as KTW and AGP were scheduled originally on Monday & Friday but a stroke of genius they were moved to Tuesday to let the aircraft stand idle on two out of the three most popular days of the week in winter where you have to fight to make money.
I will be generous and assume that Monday and Friday was allocated to another route which turned sour (possibly PRG or PMI although the former that was pulled months ago).
At times it is impossible to work out how FR think.
Pete
Hi, Kaunas was never released for winter 2010/11 despite other airports such as EDI retaining their flight.
Again I assume like Porto weak winter yields.
Last winter based on 18 sectors except for Feb (16)
Nov 2328 avg 129 pax 68%
Dec 2337 avg 130 pax 69&
Jan 2221 avg 123 pax 65%
Feb 2215 avg 138 pax 73%
Mar 2940 avg 163 pax 86% *Easter
The BHX winter schedules have varied quite a bit since the first release but few flights added or removed just day changes.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday were reasonable using three
out the four based units. Tue/Thu/Sat understandably quieter.
For some reason there were some day swaps to reverse the busy
days. So Monday and Friday are quiet with barely three units required.
A based unit on a Sunday will utilised to Malta in the New Year (it starts as a Malta based unit on a Monday). Two out of three Dublins operate by BHX based units although a daily Dublin based unit is retained.
There are extra flights at Christmas to fill the gaps but still only three
based aircraft required.
An Example for November
Monday
Aircraft 1 - ACE ???
Aircraft 2 - GRO DUB KRK
Aircraft 3 - ???? LDY DUB
Tuesday
Aircraft 1 - TFS BZG
Aircraft 2 - AGP DUB KTW
Aircraft 3 - BTS GDN DUB
The above is classic Ryanair, as KTW and AGP were scheduled originally on Monday & Friday but a stroke of genius they were moved to Tuesday to let the aircraft stand idle on two out of the three most popular days of the week in winter where you have to fight to make money.
I will be generous and assume that Monday and Friday was allocated to another route which turned sour (possibly PRG or PMI although the former that was pulled months ago).
At times it is impossible to work out how FR think.
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Re... At times it is impossible to work out how FR think
Yep,with all due respect then I would guess that is why FR are worth billions and you are OltonPete....Kind regards..bobby
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OltonPete, cheers for the detailed reply ! Was thinking to use KUN again, so bit of a pity. It's a little worrying indicator for the Midlands actually, as immigrants tend to go to economically strong regions (and fill the FR or EZY flights there). Or maybe BHX fees were just a little high. I guess FR could be gone again from BHX on the long run.
What a contrast to LH (and even BE), I think the 7:00, 13:00 and 18:30 to FRA have been there forever unchanged.
I also don't like FR's 2-per-week-flights these days, I mean how flexible are people really. Sure, you can sometimes combine them one-way with e.g. LTN or EMA, but still.
What a contrast to LH (and even BE), I think the 7:00, 13:00 and 18:30 to FRA have been there forever unchanged.
I also don't like FR's 2-per-week-flights these days, I mean how flexible are people really. Sure, you can sometimes combine them one-way with e.g. LTN or EMA, but still.
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Southsidebobby.
Bit of a sarcastic post for your 4th one or am I misreading it. Was not needed at all.
In respect of Aberdeen 2 operators on a thin route was a little over the top, it still leaves Flybe on the route so no great loss.
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Bit of a sarcastic post for your 4th one or am I misreading it. Was not needed at all.
In respect of Aberdeen 2 operators on a thin route was a little over the top, it still leaves Flybe on the route so no great loss.
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wesleyscott
Not too surprising and although Aberdeen was not specifically mentioned there was article showing how train operators from the Midlands to Scotland had increased their ticket sales by 40% in 18 months. Looks as if BHX might have to get used to just one operator.
jpthomas72
Yes Lufthansa have held firm with their flights even with the dip last year, very few amendments and they seem back on track to passenger levels pre 2009.
southside bobby
Classy contribution, please tell me your not a shareholder or senior management of any kind.
Ryanair are have always done well except for blips here and there but if was a shareholder in a business I would want my investment maximised and sometimes the sheer amount of schedule & route changes is mind-blowing and can't be helping surely?
I have not moaned about them cutting Kaunas (I have little doubt it is 100% the correct decision) or only using three out four based aircraft in winter (economics of the day) or promising 10 based aircraft by 20?? (I believe the press release is still around).
I just questioned the idea of operating more flights in winter on Tuesdays and Wednesdays rather Monday & Friday which are traditionally busier days. There will be reason for it and I have suggested at least one possibility and as I have said earlier they are not adverse to schedule changes. Look at the destinations quoted and you will see it won't be slot problems...............anything constructive to add?
Pete
Not too surprising and although Aberdeen was not specifically mentioned there was article showing how train operators from the Midlands to Scotland had increased their ticket sales by 40% in 18 months. Looks as if BHX might have to get used to just one operator.
jpthomas72
Yes Lufthansa have held firm with their flights even with the dip last year, very few amendments and they seem back on track to passenger levels pre 2009.
southside bobby
Classy contribution, please tell me your not a shareholder or senior management of any kind.
Ryanair are have always done well except for blips here and there but if was a shareholder in a business I would want my investment maximised and sometimes the sheer amount of schedule & route changes is mind-blowing and can't be helping surely?
I have not moaned about them cutting Kaunas (I have little doubt it is 100% the correct decision) or only using three out four based aircraft in winter (economics of the day) or promising 10 based aircraft by 20?? (I believe the press release is still around).
I just questioned the idea of operating more flights in winter on Tuesdays and Wednesdays rather Monday & Friday which are traditionally busier days. There will be reason for it and I have suggested at least one possibility and as I have said earlier they are not adverse to schedule changes. Look at the destinations quoted and you will see it won't be slot problems...............anything constructive to add?
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Well southside Bobby that's put you in the picture when you have a quarter of the knowledge of olton Pete we just might treat your posts seriously
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Flybe.com | News Archives | September 2010
A positive quick response by flybe making Aberdeen three daily in
the week and hopefully should stop any loss of pax.
CC, Potash, call100
Cheers for the back-up, I don't mind alternative opinions as it is a forum
but it was hardly a controversial comment I made!
Another lucky guess I made no doubt - flybe thread page 56 post 1117
flybe adding flights on a Monday and Friday no less!
Pete
A positive quick response by flybe making Aberdeen three daily in
the week and hopefully should stop any loss of pax.
CC, Potash, call100
Cheers for the back-up, I don't mind alternative opinions as it is a forum
but it was hardly a controversial comment I made!
Another lucky guess I made no doubt - flybe thread page 56 post 1117
flybe adding flights on a Monday and Friday no less!
Pete