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any chance of flybe picking up the jersey route now that TOM are cutting it out?
Flybe, Aer Arann or another ?
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Good news if things are starting to move forward between ACDL & the Town Hall regarding the future expansion. A new short-term draft masterplan covering the next 8 years is due to be released in December.
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I would hope that ACDL and LBC see some sense? The higher echelons of both sides are discussing the future, although the chance of development beyond the airport boundary which caused the original 'divorce' are deemed to be unlikely.
No new runway, but isolated development on a restricted scale might be likely?
In other words, the airport being restricted in growth, then roll on Stansted and Heathrow additional runways!
Surely LBC must see some sense?
No new runway, but isolated development on a restricted scale might be likely?
In other words, the airport being restricted in growth, then roll on Stansted and Heathrow additional runways!
Surely LBC must see some sense?
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I guess at the end of the day it is just down to how much Albertis are prepared to invest for the next 8 years to get a return
If they want more concrete laid for based aircraft then another six-pack on the current Short term car park is probable.
Perhaps a smaller version of the original Master Plan is possible with the drop off area being on the other side of the tunnel where the Medium term Car Park is.
This would prevent the chaos seen now in the Central Terminal Area at peak times but would involve a people mover link from the Terminal to the Car Park being constructed(too costly ?)
This could also mean the liklehood of Multi Storey Car Parks somewhere.Could these be built where the Medium Term Car Park is , with its proximity to the Runway?
Will be Interesting to see how much Ambition both sides have in these discussions
If they want more concrete laid for based aircraft then another six-pack on the current Short term car park is probable.
Perhaps a smaller version of the original Master Plan is possible with the drop off area being on the other side of the tunnel where the Medium term Car Park is.
This would prevent the chaos seen now in the Central Terminal Area at peak times but would involve a people mover link from the Terminal to the Car Park being constructed(too costly ?)
This could also mean the liklehood of Multi Storey Car Parks somewhere.Could these be built where the Medium Term Car Park is , with its proximity to the Runway?
Will be Interesting to see how much Ambition both sides have in these discussions
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If they want more concrete laid for based aircraft then another six-pack on the current Short term car park is probable.
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I think you probably mean the eastern side of Delta.
In the original plans drawn up by TBI, for expansion within the existing boundary, there was provision for two six-packs, north & south of each other, bordering the long term car park. I'm sure this could be reinstated, although I don't know if some land would need to be reclaimed from the car park area.
In the original plans drawn up by TBI, for expansion within the existing boundary, there was provision for two six-packs, north & south of each other, bordering the long term car park. I'm sure this could be reinstated, although I don't know if some land would need to be reclaimed from the car park area.
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Soggy summer means hold-up for airport link
Wet weather is being blamed for holding up work on an embankment needed for the East Luton Corridor roadworks. This means that contractors are now unlikely to finish ahead of time as had been hoped.
The roadworks between the M1 and Luton Airport are due to be completed by March, but that date may have to be revised in light of the problem.
A Luton Borough Council spokesperson said: "The construction of an important embankment that is part of the East Luton Corridor scheme has proved to be more difficult than we originally thought. We are working with our contractor and designer to resolve this.
"The recent prolonged period of wet weather has been a major factor in these difficulties.
"We had hoped to open the corridor ahead of our scheduled date of March 2008, but this is now looking increasingly unlikely.
"We are working to identify a revised completion date and will share this with partners and the public as soon as we have some reliable information.
"This has been the first significant difficulty that has impacted on our completion date. All other aspects of the project including the construction of some complicated bridges and working close to the electrified railway line have gone remarkably well."
The roadworks between the M1 and Luton Airport are due to be completed by March, but that date may have to be revised in light of the problem.
A Luton Borough Council spokesperson said: "The construction of an important embankment that is part of the East Luton Corridor scheme has proved to be more difficult than we originally thought. We are working with our contractor and designer to resolve this.
"The recent prolonged period of wet weather has been a major factor in these difficulties.
"We had hoped to open the corridor ahead of our scheduled date of March 2008, but this is now looking increasingly unlikely.
"We are working to identify a revised completion date and will share this with partners and the public as soon as we have some reliable information.
"This has been the first significant difficulty that has impacted on our completion date. All other aspects of the project including the construction of some complicated bridges and working close to the electrified railway line have gone remarkably well."
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Just been Tenerife for a couple of weeks - these Club 18-30 holidays fair whack me out. Going out and coming back through the airport was a breeze. Well done, Monarch, excellent service. 45 mins after landing I was sitting in my house drinking a cold beer! 
The only downside was my daughter who returned a week earlier had her case broken into and a digital camera and associated leads nicked. Whether this was at Tenerife or Luton I cannot say. Monarch were very helpful here too, Aviance less so.
The only downside was my daughter who returned a week earlier had her case broken into and a digital camera and associated leads nicked. Whether this was at Tenerife or Luton I cannot say. Monarch were very helpful here too, Aviance less so.
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I'm sure the contractors and architects know what they are doing 
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but the increasingly soggy steep slopes of wet mud and chalk on
the approach to the airport do look rather dodgy
Each time I drive past on a wet and windy day...it reminds me of the Aberfan accident when a coal slag heap, heavy with moisture engulfed a Welsh village...I can see the whole sodden lot coming crashing down
And the gradient on the roundabout next to the Holiday Inn / Ibis will surely result in yet more flooding and traffic chaos at the next heavy downpour.
,but the increasingly soggy steep slopes of wet mud and chalk on
the approach to the airport do look rather dodgy
Each time I drive past on a wet and windy day...it reminds me of the Aberfan accident when a coal slag heap, heavy with moisture engulfed a Welsh village...I can see the whole sodden lot coming crashing down
And the gradient on the roundabout next to the Holiday Inn / Ibis will surely result in yet more flooding and traffic chaos at the next heavy downpour.
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If Silverjet are getting the south stands, why not have the old domestic terminal as well?
Isn't there also enough room to build stands on the western side of taxiway Delta, in between it and the long term car park?
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Silverjet's occupation of the South Apron is purely for quick access to/from the runway
(which is one - but not the main - reason why Harrods is relocating).
Also by moving Harrods, Taxiway Delta / Echo will see a considerable increase in traffic while the once busy Southern apron, with its easy access to the runway will be used for only short periods at a time. Also what will happen to Harrods helicopter traffic?
So why is it taking years for the airport to publish a viable master plan?
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Sept pax figs show a 5.7% increase on last year to 946,769. Rolling 12 months now stands at 9.77m (+3.7%). Will the magic 10m rolling, be reached by Dec ?. It will be very close but I think it might just be a few 000pax short.
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I meant that the ex Domestic Terminal complex could be replaced with a purpose built structure, but my inference was wrong.
A shorter taxi to the runway does not guarantee a 'premium' departure slot.
Never mind, come 2009, delays into and from Luton will be a distant memory!
A shorter taxi to the runway does not guarantee a 'premium' departure slot.
Never mind, come 2009, delays into and from Luton will be a distant memory!
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Do the punters have to queue in the tinminal, or are customs/immigration formalities done elsewhere, because any early arrival could then be negated?
From elsewhere:
11 new routes that will be launched in 11 days:
Flybe: Isle of Man - 28 October 2007
Sky Europe: Prague - 28 October 2007, Bratislava - 28 October 2007, Kosice - 29 October 2007 and Poprad - 30 October 2007
easyJet: Vienna - 29 October 2007 and Hamburg - 5 November 2007
Wizz Air: Tirgu Mures - 30 October 2007
Thomsonfly: Tel Aviv - 01 November 2007
Ryanair: Kerry - 6 November 2007 and Shannon - 7 November 2007
So how many are terminating?
From elsewhere:
11 new routes that will be launched in 11 days:
Flybe: Isle of Man - 28 October 2007
Sky Europe: Prague - 28 October 2007, Bratislava - 28 October 2007, Kosice - 29 October 2007 and Poprad - 30 October 2007
easyJet: Vienna - 29 October 2007 and Hamburg - 5 November 2007
Wizz Air: Tirgu Mures - 30 October 2007
Thomsonfly: Tel Aviv - 01 November 2007
Ryanair: Kerry - 6 November 2007 and Shannon - 7 November 2007
So how many are terminating?
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Unfortunately you have forgotten Silverjet’s new service to Dubai which starts in November. Also some extra Galway flights by Aer Arran which have just started.
Services being terminated are Thomsonfly flights to Jersey and Prague; Dubrovnik for the winter and Marrakech from the end of January 2008.
Ryanair to Fez completely with Brest withdrawn for the winter.
easyJet terminating Bremen at the end of October with the Basle service down to a daily service instead of twice daily.
Also it looks like Air Excel have cancelled all their winter services from Luton to Cyprus and Egypt.
Although not really connected with Luton but could have an impact on aircraft redistribution is that Monarch have terminated a number of scheduled routes from Manchester as well as Aberdeen and Blackpool to Malaga.
Services being terminated are Thomsonfly flights to Jersey and Prague; Dubrovnik for the winter and Marrakech from the end of January 2008.
Ryanair to Fez completely with Brest withdrawn for the winter.
easyJet terminating Bremen at the end of October with the Basle service down to a daily service instead of twice daily.
Also it looks like Air Excel have cancelled all their winter services from Luton to Cyprus and Egypt.
Although not really connected with Luton but could have an impact on aircraft redistribution is that Monarch have terminated a number of scheduled routes from Manchester as well as Aberdeen and Blackpool to Malaga.
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Not forgetting Zurich which easyJet restarted around four weeks ago plus Galway went back to three per day Mon - Fri yesterday.
I guess that the Wizz flights to Bourgas and Split will cease at the end of the month as they were "summer only" during 2006 and I think this year is no different.
I guess that the Wizz flights to Bourgas and Split will cease at the end of the month as they were "summer only" during 2006 and I think this year is no different.
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Wizz starts Wroclaw in Jan 08.
Indeed, XL seem to have pulled their winter flights, but all are bookable for S08. LCA is 5/6 wkly, PFO 3 wkly & SSH 2 wkly. LGW-NOC seems to have gone as well.
RAK now seems to finish end of Oct, not Jan with Thomsonfly, which will no doubt boost Ryanairs' pax nos. However, have noted all S08 flights with ryan ex LTN, have been loaded, but no GRO or REU. Being substituted or just late into the system.
Indeed, XL seem to have pulled their winter flights, but all are bookable for S08. LCA is 5/6 wkly, PFO 3 wkly & SSH 2 wkly. LGW-NOC seems to have gone as well.
RAK now seems to finish end of Oct, not Jan with Thomsonfly, which will no doubt boost Ryanairs' pax nos. However, have noted all S08 flights with ryan ex LTN, have been loaded, but no GRO or REU. Being substituted or just late into the system.
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http://www.uk-airport-news.info/luto...ews-151007.htm
Folk on here seem to know more than the 'media release' employees working for, or on behalf on the airport?
Folk on here seem to know more than the 'media release' employees working for, or on behalf on the airport?