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I gather there are plans to expand the PIK departure lounge to increase the seating capacity but to be honest, although it may be a factor, I think the biggest factor is that there are other expanding (and more profitable perhaps) markets in Europe.
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I get the sense from Infratil press releases that they arent prepared to offer extremely good deals just to get extra based aircraft but are more focused on profitability. And with plenty of other airports offering extremely good deals to FR, PIK is loosing out
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Ryanair want to use PIK for next to nothing.
PIK would prefer them to pay a little nearer the market rate as the infrastructure is falling down.
Ryanair have no interest in this as they would use a big circus tent if it was allowed.
Consequently, no 6th aircraft. I mean there's only so many times you take it up the backside without some form of payback......
And did I miss the launch of the cancelled Eindhoven route as the FR7833 NRN-PIK slot has been shown from Eindhoven in the system until next week. Also on Ryanair.com......anyone know what gives?
PIK would prefer them to pay a little nearer the market rate as the infrastructure is falling down.
Ryanair have no interest in this as they would use a big circus tent if it was allowed.
Consequently, no 6th aircraft. I mean there's only so many times you take it up the backside without some form of payback......
And did I miss the launch of the cancelled Eindhoven route as the FR7833 NRN-PIK slot has been shown from Eindhoven in the system until next week. Also on Ryanair.com......anyone know what gives?
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After the annunce of 9 new route from BGY to fill the timetable of two new based plane there are a total of 10x week frequency free (4x + 3x +3x) to open new route or add new frequency to any old routes...
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Is it useful to remind that Ryanair PROMISED in many press releases the deployment of at least 1 new aircraft every year at Prestwick?
Ok,I know how seriously we can take FR's words...
Mr Caldi what's happening to Charleroi airport and the predicted new autumn routes?FR has already announced other expansions but no word on that yet.
Ok,I know how seriously we can take FR's words...
Mr Caldi what's happening to Charleroi airport and the predicted new autumn routes?FR has already announced other expansions but no word on that yet.
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Mr Caldi what's happening to Charleroi airport and the predicted new autumn routes?FR has already announced other expansions but no word on that yet.
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I would be suprised if they choose BOH. 
Although its a developing airport that is yet to reach it's potential, BRS is more central with a much larger catchment! BOH 1m pax, BRS 7m pax. Dont forget BRS is in the middle of an apron extention. Also several profitable routes are in need of being picked up of BACon. We shall all watch with anticipation... 
Although its a developing airport that is yet to reach it's potential, BRS is more central with a much larger catchment! BOH 1m pax, BRS 7m pax. Dont forget BRS is in the middle of an apron extention. Also several profitable routes are in need of being picked up of BACon. We shall all watch with anticipation...
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I would be very surprised if they chose BOU (Bourges, France)!
Couldn't find any up-to-date passenger figures but in 2001 they handled 811 passengers with a capacity of 1000. One site gives the runway length as 1700m and capable of handling B737 although another site gives it as only 1550m.
As for BOH (Bournemouth) I think it will probably become a base eventually but not for a couple of years yet (would be nice to be wrong and to see a base there now though).
LT
Couldn't find any up-to-date passenger figures but in 2001 they handled 811 passengers with a capacity of 1000. One site gives the runway length as 1700m and capable of handling B737 although another site gives it as only 1550m.
As for BOH (Bournemouth) I think it will probably become a base eventually but not for a couple of years yet (would be nice to be wrong and to see a base there now though).
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Sorry, BOH!
BRS may have a large catchment area, but they also have EZY who are HUGE at the airport, not to mention TOM and WW.
Does anybody else have any ideas? Northern Ireland (Derry?
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BRS may have a large catchment area, but they also have EZY who are HUGE at the airport, not to mention TOM and WW.
Does anybody else have any ideas? Northern Ireland (Derry?
)
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Why not a Scottish East coast?
INV - now that would be silly!
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Charlie Roy,
I agree with you I would be very surprised if Ryanair will add a new UK base this year. To me it would seem more likely that they would look to more continental european markets. What about Treviso (Venice) I read in a recent Newspaper article where FR were asked about increasing capacity at Cork they compared the fees at the airport to a very low Treviso. I think the next bases will be in Spain ( MOL has indicated that southern Spain will see next Spanish base). My money is on Granada, due to low cost facilities, excellent location, and no competition at the airport. Apart from that I would bet on at least one of Ryanairs Germany destinations that does not already have a base. Any suggestions??
MOL has also indicated that he is especially interested in accelerating Spanish business if BA get involved in the Iberia take over! So that will be interesting to watch.
If there is a UK base it will be Bournemouth as this has been flagged way back and nothing has materialised.
Does anyone on here think that one of the very underutilised airports in the UK such as Manston, Lydd(gearing up for 737s???) or say Southend, or Cambrige will see Ryanair soon??? I have heard that FR is very interested in Cambridge at the moment.
I agree with you I would be very surprised if Ryanair will add a new UK base this year. To me it would seem more likely that they would look to more continental european markets. What about Treviso (Venice) I read in a recent Newspaper article where FR were asked about increasing capacity at Cork they compared the fees at the airport to a very low Treviso. I think the next bases will be in Spain ( MOL has indicated that southern Spain will see next Spanish base). My money is on Granada, due to low cost facilities, excellent location, and no competition at the airport. Apart from that I would bet on at least one of Ryanairs Germany destinations that does not already have a base. Any suggestions??
MOL has also indicated that he is especially interested in accelerating Spanish business if BA get involved in the Iberia take over! So that will be interesting to watch.
If there is a UK base it will be Bournemouth as this has been flagged way back and nothing has materialised.
Does anyone on here think that one of the very underutilised airports in the UK such as Manston, Lydd(gearing up for 737s???) or say Southend, or Cambrige will see Ryanair soon??? I have heard that FR is very interested in Cambridge at the moment.
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Indeed, I believe that the next base to be announced will be in Spain (Granada, Reus, Murcia or Valencia) or in Italy (Alghero or Treviso).
And then before the end of 2007 either Riga, Wroclaw or Bratislava will be announced as Ryanair's first Eastern European base.
All that said, FR said last week in the Netherlands that Weeze's latest 2 aircraft were earmarked for Eindhoven, who lost out because of the ongoing restrictions.
Other airports such as Beauvais, Porto, Warsaw, Torp, Malaga, Lübeck, Belgrade and Malta are also high on the potential base list.
And then before the end of 2007 either Riga, Wroclaw or Bratislava will be announced as Ryanair's first Eastern European base.
All that said, FR said last week in the Netherlands that Weeze's latest 2 aircraft were earmarked for Eindhoven, who lost out because of the ongoing restrictions.
Other airports such as Beauvais, Porto, Warsaw, Torp, Malaga, Lübeck, Belgrade and Malta are also high on the potential base list.
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@MUFC-fan:
Of course the two smilies at the end of my proposal for an East Scotland base marked an ironic tone for it.
I agree with Charlie Roi about the candidates for next bases,but I think Treviso has some problems in certification for landing under low visibility conditions.
Of course the two smilies at the end of my proposal for an East Scotland base marked an ironic tone for it.
I agree with Charlie Roi about the candidates for next bases,but I think Treviso has some problems in certification for landing under low visibility conditions.
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In my opinion, Ryanair are not planning to announce a new UK base in 2007.
Want a transfer to STN tho!
Ryanair to open a new UK base at Bristol
Two aircraft as of November to be based at Bristol. Press announcement later today.
The routes will be the usual suspects.
WWW
The routes will be the usual suspects.
WWW
