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GSM posted 4 Nov
Err... Not now ! appears that we have lost the wkly GSM NCL-YHM 
Curious one this, then we are now down to one flight per week on a shared Transat A310 for TCX? If so then another clear sign that NCL is loosing ground to other regions. Seems crazy that anyone posting on this thread is so blinkered as to suggest that a scheduled west bound long haul NYC,YYZ ex NCL is any nearer than it was 5 years ago 
Most recent post I can see has us down for a weekly B.738 to YHM via KEF , although I see we've got Transat back next summer.
Curious one this, then we are now down to one flight per week on a shared Transat A310 for TCX? If so then another clear sign that NCL is loosing ground to other regions. Seems crazy that anyone posting on this thread is so blinkered as to suggest that a scheduled west bound long haul NYC,YYZ ex NCL is any nearer than it was 5 years ago
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Skyman - Have to agree with you on your assumption that we are no closer to a NYC link than 5 years ago. After a fantastic period of growth I now fear were NCL goes from here.
NCL also appears to be loosing out in terms of not picking up routes to the emerging new eastern European economies, for example next summer sees a drop of capacity to KRK with Jet2 dropping the route.
Surerely the bucket and spade routes can't be the only viable ones from NCL. If this is the case then the airports future growth is in serious danger.
NCL also appears to be loosing out in terms of not picking up routes to the emerging new eastern European economies, for example next summer sees a drop of capacity to KRK with Jet2 dropping the route.
Surerely the bucket and spade routes can't be the only viable ones from NCL. If this is the case then the airports future growth is in serious danger.
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Surerely the bucket and spade routes can't be the only viable ones from NCL
As NCL compares well in terms of facilities against many of it's competitors who it would apppear are faring significantly better in terms of current - projected growth, then the obvious conclusion has to be that at NCL any decline in traffic has no bearing on the airport facilities but simply that supply has exceeded demand on many of the current offerings (which are also more sensitive to seasonal conditions), resulting in inferior returns being obtained compared with those that are anticipated elsewhere.
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Whatever we are discussing, NCL certainly looks set to loose passenger numbers next year against those this year. Some of this loss is obvious due to the consolidtion within the charter groups but I still firmly believe that not all geordies want the likes of ALC, PMI and AGP for their leisure trips! Though looking at the frequency of such flights, I am quite wrong. Shame to loose such routes as JTR, VLC, LEI etc.
Emirates seem to have their hands full tonight - quite a lengthy delay, still a definate bonus for the NCL route network. Lets hope load factors and yields are good, enough to sustain expansion.
Emirates seem to have their hands full tonight - quite a lengthy delay, still a definate bonus for the NCL route network. Lets hope load factors and yields are good, enough to sustain expansion.
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I realise its early days but to date the Emirates has had no effect on pax numbers to AMS with KL. Heathrow is showing an increase in pax nos.( could all change though) The AF to CDG should benefit from the reduction by Easyjet from two to one flight on weekdays.( no day return available with Easyjet only AF now)
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Really, do you know something the rest of us don't?
Hopefully over the next few months, NCL may see a small amount of investment by both airlines and management - we don't want to be going stale!
Hopefully over the next few months, NCL may see a small amount of investment by both airlines and management - we don't want to be going stale!
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Forever the optimist HH!
Hope i'm wrong, i dont expect anything new.
However i do think BHX, ABZ and CWL routes would succeed, and perhaps a route to the Brest peninsula.
Hope i'm wrong, i dont expect anything new.
However i do think BHX, ABZ and CWL routes would succeed, and perhaps a route to the Brest peninsula.
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Easyjet fares
Has anyone noticed on the NCL airport website Easyjet are advertising summer 2008 fares from £49.99 one way(no destination specified). Similar banner ads also appear on several other websites.
Yet in the local press last week it was advertising Spain, Portugal and France from NCL from £39.99 one way, again summer 2008.
Bit confusing, and are these "from" fares not quite expensive for a loco, ie by implication Stansted, Bristol, Belfast starting from £99.98 return, although it does include taxes. Or is it just me being mean.
Yet in the local press last week it was advertising Spain, Portugal and France from NCL from £39.99 one way, again summer 2008.
Bit confusing, and are these "from" fares not quite expensive for a loco, ie by implication Stansted, Bristol, Belfast starting from £99.98 return, although it does include taxes. Or is it just me being mean.
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A recent posting on the LBA thread from someone claiming to be 'in the know' makes interesting reading & appears consistent with all that is 'NOT' happening at NCL at present
NYC flights are not operating from NCL, Why would they trial it in MAN if it was gonna operate from NCL. Infact the NCL base is the only non profitable base for jet2 so i can only see a reduction in services .
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Why would you want Flybe to operate flights that are already served by another airline, why not operate to new destinations?
The Eastern Airways business model is aimed at a niche market who are prepared and capable of paying premium prices. These prices are out of the range of the average leisure traveller (me), and i'm sure there are thousands who would use the afore mentioned routes if it were within their price range.
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Anybody know if BE are getting any of those SAS q400's?
Don't hold your breath for any startling new announcements out of NCL with BE either.
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Jet 2
"The NCL base is the only non profitable base for Jet2"
They must be loosing a fortune on the LGW, going by the loads and the ticket prices. Is this route causing the base to be unprofitable if that statement is correct !. Very surprised its still going, and its bookable for next summer ??.
They must be loosing a fortune on the LGW, going by the loads and the ticket prices. Is this route causing the base to be unprofitable if that statement is correct !. Very surprised its still going, and its bookable for next summer ??.