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Italian bases
So a figure has come out about >> 2 << new Italian bases.
Rumoured: Bari and Brindisi (both in Puglia).
Note though that Ryanair have recently been in negotiations with Comiso and Catania (both in Sicily).
So I wouldn't be surprised if we get one Puglian base and one Sicilian base, in a situation where Ryanair are playing Brindisi and Bari off against each other, and Catania and Comiso off against each other.
Wait and see I suppose. It would indeed be interesting for either of the afore mentioned Sicilian airports to become a base without having even been a Ryanair destination beforehand...
Rumoured: Bari and Brindisi (both in Puglia).
Note though that Ryanair have recently been in negotiations with Comiso and Catania (both in Sicily).
So I wouldn't be surprised if we get one Puglian base and one Sicilian base, in a situation where Ryanair are playing Brindisi and Bari off against each other, and Catania and Comiso off against each other.
Wait and see I suppose. It would indeed be interesting for either of the afore mentioned Sicilian airports to become a base without having even been a Ryanair destination beforehand...
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I see Ryanair much more interested in CIY (Comiso) rather than CTA.
Smaller airport, no other airlines...that's why FR is not gonna blow up this chance and it is gonna start flying there soon (though i dont really know if the whole structure is ready to start getting used yet).
It seems that BRI and BDS have already been chosen... actually I've heard Ryanair just wanted BRI as a base but the "Puglia airports company" (AdP) forced the hand until they both (MOL and AdP) got what they wanted.
@pee I'm italian...just fond of your motherland/tongue
Ryanair nowadays seems more interested in setting bases/routes where there's someone willing to pay for them.
It's clear that it makes a higher revenue to sell seats for £1 and fly with empty planes if you've got (well) payed to do that.
And recently MOL is putting up those fights around Italy which I guess has become his personal cash cow.
So most of the times it's not really a matter of how full planes are/how brilliant LFs and yields are, it's more about how much money he is given...and probably TMP is not worth having those raises of frequency.
Smaller airport, no other airlines...that's why FR is not gonna blow up this chance and it is gonna start flying there soon (though i dont really know if the whole structure is ready to start getting used yet).
It seems that BRI and BDS have already been chosen... actually I've heard Ryanair just wanted BRI as a base but the "Puglia airports company" (AdP) forced the hand until they both (MOL and AdP) got what they wanted.
@pee I'm italian...just fond of your motherland/tongue
Ryanair nowadays seems more interested in setting bases/routes where there's someone willing to pay for them.
It's clear that it makes a higher revenue to sell seats for £1 and fly with empty planes if you've got (well) payed to do that.
And recently MOL is putting up those fights around Italy which I guess has become his personal cash cow.
So most of the times it's not really a matter of how full planes are/how brilliant LFs and yields are, it's more about how much money he is given...and probably TMP is not worth having those raises of frequency.
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There interested in a base in Malta as long as they have an incentive:
timesofmalta.com - Ryanair seeking Malta base, requests volume incentive scheme
and Ryanair - News : Ryanair Pledges 1M Pax p.a. & 1,000 Jobs with Malta Base
timesofmalta.com - Ryanair seeking Malta base, requests volume incentive scheme
and Ryanair - News : Ryanair Pledges 1M Pax p.a. & 1,000 Jobs with Malta Base
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Malta Base
Government here are talking about opening up old Hal Far base as 2nd airport so reduced costs etc for Ryanair.
If it happens island will explode as no langauge problems and vitually year round sun.
Hope it happens
If it happens island will explode as no langauge problems and vitually year round sun.
Hope it happens
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Hal Far? Thought it had been turned in to a industrial estate and a drag racing strip. Some of the comments on that Times of Malta article suggest opening up the old air terminal for Ryanair. However it is currently used by Air Malta Cargo.
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Hal far is only available area as old WW2 airfield at Ta Qali is no good but large jet is parked at HalFar and the drag strip is not part of the runway etc also no prob as ind est is close as is tented village for immigrants.
Hope this happens as Malta needs a shot in the arm
Hope this happens as Malta needs a shot in the arm
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AFAIK, their opinion is still the same. Ryanair will open a base at EIN when the opening times are less stringent.
They seem to be fairly happy with the performance of Eindhoven.
They seem to be fairly happy with the performance of Eindhoven.
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They seem to be fairly happy with the performance of Eindhoven.
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Hi all,
Thanks for the answers. The biggest problem why EIN doesn't expand their opening hours is because the people living around the airport don't agree. I think this is just silly, because when you don't want to have noise of planes around your house, just don't start living near an airport.
Thanks for the answers. The biggest problem why EIN doesn't expand their opening hours is because the people living around the airport don't agree. I think this is just silly, because when you don't want to have noise of planes around your house, just don't start living near an airport.
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Ryanair will announce three or four new bases in July, including one in Germany, the CEO said.
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How many airports charge Ryanair on a 'Check-In Desk Fee' basis?
I would presume he is charged either
1. Per Departing / Arriving Passenger OR / AND
2. Per Aircraft Landing / Departing (Landing / Handling / Ramp Parking) Charge AND / OR
3. Some sort of ALL-IN charge
So....where is this €50m saving going to come to him????
I presume Airports will just move check-in staff off the check in desk (they still need a Drop-Bag staff member) and use him/her in dealing with the problems of Travel permits, Gate Bag Payments, Baggage Size , etc. Stopping pax checking in bags will just create other problems down the Boarding Line that need dealing with!!!
Sikky
I would presume he is charged either
1. Per Departing / Arriving Passenger OR / AND
2. Per Aircraft Landing / Departing (Landing / Handling / Ramp Parking) Charge AND / OR
3. Some sort of ALL-IN charge
So....where is this €50m saving going to come to him????
I presume Airports will just move check-in staff off the check in desk (they still need a Drop-Bag staff member) and use him/her in dealing with the problems of Travel permits, Gate Bag Payments, Baggage Size , etc. Stopping pax checking in bags will just create other problems down the Boarding Line that need dealing with!!!
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..but even then he could only have maybe say 10 x Airports that charge on this basis. If we round to say average €50,000 per desk x 10 desks x 10 airports = €5m. He is only going to save probably 1/2 the desks and so only save only €2.5m.
He couldn;t be paying these rates at most airports ???
He couldn;t be paying these rates at most airports ???
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Don't forget on top of desk rental, are handling agent/staff costs and often either Common Use, (CUTE) or other system charges and maintenance... It all adds up to a big number quite quickly.
The desk rental is usually only a very small portion per pax of the overall costs related to the check in service. MOL is right to have a crack at these.... and he will make some progress.
How long I wonder before ATC is the next focus of LCC cost scrutiny, beyond a few ELFAA words..
Even Willie Walsh was having a pop at these while he was still at EI.
FF
The desk rental is usually only a very small portion per pax of the overall costs related to the check in service. MOL is right to have a crack at these.... and he will make some progress.
How long I wonder before ATC is the next focus of LCC cost scrutiny, beyond a few ELFAA words..
Even Willie Walsh was having a pop at these while he was still at EI.
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re: Malta base.
Malta International Airport hits back at Ryanair over claims they have expensive landing fees etc.:
Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport hits back at Ryanair over claims they have expensive landing fees etc.:
Malta International Airport
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Cabin Baggage Restrictions
"Strictly one item of cabin baggage is permitted per passenger (excluding infants) weighing up to 10kg with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (your handbag, briefcase, laptop, shop purchases, camera etc. must be carried in your 1 permitted piece of cabin baggage). "
On a typical flight if everyone complies with this would there be enough room in the overhead compartments to accommodate the stated 1 piece of cabin baggage plus say a coat for all passengers?
On a typical flight if everyone complies with this would there be enough room in the overhead compartments to accommodate the stated 1 piece of cabin baggage plus say a coat for all passengers?
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STN to ??? for winter sun ?
I dont know why Ryanair did'nt feel the need to look at some safe
[bums on seats] winter SUN destinations ...
In the summer they have PMI, AGP, IBZ, GRO, REU, ALC and FAO but for winter they offer TFS.
WHY have Ryanair not looked at this
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[bums on seats] winter SUN destinations ...
In the summer they have PMI, AGP, IBZ, GRO, REU, ALC and FAO but for winter they offer TFS.
WHY have Ryanair not looked at this
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