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"I think the point is being missed here FRs deal with Prestwick is up next year and if they dont get what they want theyll be off,and the airport needs new owners quick in my humble opinion"
I didn't know that Ryanair's deal with Prestwick was up next year. Somehow I think that Ryanair will use whatever tactic necessary to get exactly what they want. I couldn't agree more that Prestwick needs new owners. I think it's high time they got rid of that embarrassing and outdated slogan not to mention the ghastly purple decor and the picture on their website of a woman looking up a man's kilt is embarrassing to say the least, I mean what kind of impression does that picture give to foreign visitors?. The departure lounge badly needs to be expanded to accomodate more passengers and retail outlets and the existing one should be tidied and cleaned on a regular basis!
I didn't know that Ryanair's deal with Prestwick was up next year. Somehow I think that Ryanair will use whatever tactic necessary to get exactly what they want. I couldn't agree more that Prestwick needs new owners. I think it's high time they got rid of that embarrassing and outdated slogan not to mention the ghastly purple decor and the picture on their website of a woman looking up a man's kilt is embarrassing to say the least, I mean what kind of impression does that picture give to foreign visitors?. The departure lounge badly needs to be expanded to accomodate more passengers and retail outlets and the existing one should be tidied and cleaned on a regular basis!
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The Charleroi row was resolved very quickly.
Do you think FR is just threatening Prestwick to get a better deal on renewal?
So aren't they interested in having two Scottish bases?
Yes there are people travelling to PIK from the central belt,but now that international destinations from EDI are increasing(particularly Easyjet),many people from the East don't need to drive to PIK.
I'd be surprised if FR continued to leave this market to Easyjet and others just because there isn't an alternative airport on the East side.
Do you think FR is just threatening Prestwick to get a better deal on renewal?
So aren't they interested in having two Scottish bases?
Yes there are people travelling to PIK from the central belt,but now that international destinations from EDI are increasing(particularly Easyjet),many people from the East don't need to drive to PIK.
I'd be surprised if FR continued to leave this market to Easyjet and others just because there isn't an alternative airport on the East side.
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Wouldnt be surprised with Edinburgh and I think would be a welcome addition ot the FR bases, heard it mentioned a while back along with Newcastle AND at the time Bristol. Heres hoping to Newcastle I'll get meself shifted up there for hte nightlife.
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FR will always try to get the best deal but they won't dump PIK as it is (and will continue to be) one of their best negotiated contracts. They also have a maintenance base at PIK.
EDI has always been on their radar as the city is a big inbound attraction for foreign visitors. What may happen is that an EDI base will further slow PIK's FR growth but unless GLA come in with a deal close to or on a par with PIK's, then FR will remain at PIK for the foreseeable future.
EDI has always been on their radar as the city is a big inbound attraction for foreign visitors. What may happen is that an EDI base will further slow PIK's FR growth but unless GLA come in with a deal close to or on a par with PIK's, then FR will remain at PIK for the foreseeable future.
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This article says Ryanair are considering Santander as their 5th Spanish base:
http://www.libertaddigital.com/notic...276312496.html
What ever happened to Reus?!
http://www.libertaddigital.com/notic...276312496.html
What ever happened to Reus?!
Join Date: Jul 2007
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BHD-STN now appears in FR's drop-down menu.
Interestingly, BHD is now a red square - symbolising a base - on FR's destinations page. BHD-STN is on its destinations page.
There isn't yet any more information.
Interestingly, BHD is now a red square - symbolising a base - on FR's destinations page. BHD-STN is on its destinations page.
There isn't yet any more information.
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No official press release yet, but based on the article below FR is due to announce the creation of BHD as a base - its 23rd - and to announce a 4x daily route BHD-STN and a second daily frequency BHD-LPL.
http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-...49372796694563
http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-...49372796694563
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The Spanish are still arguing with UK over the return of Gibralter. At the same time they are allowing Ireland to take over its coastline in a subtle, surreptitous and stealthy manner. No doubt the vast majority of arrivals will be UK residents. I wonder if RYR will start flying to GIB and then really put the cat amongst the apes?
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When we say Ryanair have a maintenance base at PIK are the engineers Ryanair employees or is it subcontracted? ie Who runs the hangar? It has no logos
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Understanding is that they are FR employees based on adverts placed by FR when the base opened. The key guys have @ryanair.ie e-mail addresses I gather. That's all I know though. Stand to be corrected if anyone has the actual information.
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FR maintenance base at PIK
I think the ownership structure is rather opaque, as alluded to by this: http://www.airmech.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=4211.
Certain jobs at the hangar are advertised on the Ryanair website but applicants were invited to reply to a Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Limited email address ([email protected]). (see here: http://apps.scottish-enterprise.com/...splayID=104925).
PAML seems to be a company registered in Scotland (see this: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/dow...p?docId=991196) which suggests it's not wholly-owned by Ryanair.
However, Ryanair's filings with the SEC in the US (see this: http://www.secinfo.com/$/SEC/Filing....4Bmp.21az_3q0f) mention a hangar at PIK leased for the purposes of aircraft maintenance.
I suspect that FR have some degree of ownership of PAML but have an agreement with Scottish Enterprise to get generous training grants.
Certain jobs at the hangar are advertised on the Ryanair website but applicants were invited to reply to a Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Limited email address ([email protected]). (see here: http://apps.scottish-enterprise.com/...splayID=104925).
PAML seems to be a company registered in Scotland (see this: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/dow...p?docId=991196) which suggests it's not wholly-owned by Ryanair.
However, Ryanair's filings with the SEC in the US (see this: http://www.secinfo.com/$/SEC/Filing....4Bmp.21az_3q0f) mention a hangar at PIK leased for the purposes of aircraft maintenance.
I suspect that FR have some degree of ownership of PAML but have an agreement with Scottish Enterprise to get generous training grants.
Last edited by iain100; 6th Sep 2007 at 22:12.
Ryanair is considering pulling out of Almeria
Ryanair is considering pulling out of Almeria, according to a report in the Wednesday edition of Ideal Almería. The local newspaper suggests that Ryanair is studying the continued viability of its Dublin and London Stansted routes.
An increase in airport taxes is said to be the reason behind the decision, together with decreasing passenger volume and rising fuel costs. Ideal says Ryanair could pull out as soon as November.
An increase in airport taxes is said to be the reason behind the decision, together with decreasing passenger volume and rising fuel costs. Ideal says Ryanair could pull out as soon as November.
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Today, in accordance with its earlier declaration, Ryanair lodged an official appeal with European Court of First Instance (CFI) against the EU Commission's decision to block its merger with Aer Lingus - calling it "unlawful and politically motivated".
“We do trust that the Court will overturn this decision in the interest of the consumers and competition. As always with the European Commission, it seems to have different rules for the “national” carriers, and another stance while considering Ryanair”, declared FR's Jim Callaghan.
“We do trust that the Court will overturn this decision in the interest of the consumers and competition. As always with the European Commission, it seems to have different rules for the “national” carriers, and another stance while considering Ryanair”, declared FR's Jim Callaghan.