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Smaller tour operators like Olympic tend not to charter a whole aircraft for themselves (similar to the likes of Libra, Kosmar etc). It does happen occasionally with more popular services like LCA/PFO, but these tour operators tend to share capacity to Greek Islands. Shame, I think a greater capacity and availability of such routes would prove popular - though Geordies can be a bit unadventurous and stick to ALC, PMI and AGP!?
On the note of Olympic, the flight details on their website have not been updated since S08 went on sale so poosibly ammendments will be made in due course.
On the note of Olympic, the flight details on their website have not been updated since S08 went on sale so poosibly ammendments will be made in due course.
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XL to SSH oct 2008
XL have added SSH on a sunday for october 2008
Newcastle / Sharm El Sheikh Sun 05 Oct 2008 1430-2100 XLA474V Economy XL Airways
Sharm El Sheikh / Newcastle Sun 12 Oct 2008 1800-2300 XLA475V Economy XL Airways
how many more flights will we see getting added before the season starts?
Newcastle / Sharm El Sheikh Sun 05 Oct 2008 1430-2100 XLA474V Economy XL Airways
Sharm El Sheikh / Newcastle Sun 12 Oct 2008 1800-2300 XLA475V Economy XL Airways
how many more flights will we see getting added before the season starts?
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Earlier problems in the day, aircraft in the wrong place etc, resulting in a long delay with a MAN TFS flight together with later weather problems at LBA.
MAN & LBA arrivals from TFS are currently badly delayed so could be a long night.
Could have something to do with the fact that you dont need the 757 tomorrow morning - appear to need 2x737's
MAN & LBA arrivals from TFS are currently badly delayed so could be a long night.
Could have something to do with the fact that you dont need the 757 tomorrow morning - appear to need 2x737's
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Ls Tfs
According to LBA and MAN departure/arrivals there dosent seem to be any massive delays to/from TFS with LS. LBA arrival about 1Hr late, MAN arrival about 3hrs late. Ncl pax must have been put on spare seats on these two flights. Presumably the inbound NCL aircraft used for either LBA or MAN for some reason probably to prevent further delays to LBA/MAN. Hard luck for the NCL Pax.
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Are LS having some trouble with there 757s then? NCL based unit has not be around for few days. The again they could just be making the wise move of useing her to help out at other bases's as she is only in use 4 times a week.
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Are LS having some trouble with there 757s then?
AA back in NCL tomorrow - normal service resumed
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The NCL unit does tend to work more than 4 times a week, it usually does 2x TFS 2x LPA (altho only 1 a wk at the mo) 1xACE and 2xKRK (sometimes downgraded to 737 depending on loads)
I have noticed in the last week though we have had AA, AC and AE. I was told AA has gone for mx and wont be back for a few weeks, there was a bit change over of aircraft in LPA other night with BFS and NCL having a swap round. AC back from MX now so think its taking the place of AA.
I have noticed in the last week though we have had AA, AC and AE. I was told AA has gone for mx and wont be back for a few weeks, there was a bit change over of aircraft in LPA other night with BFS and NCL having a swap round. AC back from MX now so think its taking the place of AA.
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Hand baggage restrictions?
Next week marks the lifting of the single hand baggage limit in the UK for airports which meet new security standards including new 3D scanners. Several airports have met the standards LHR / MAN / EDI etc, but not NCL / LGW or JER.
Does anybody know when NCL will get it's finger out to comply with the new standards. I'm being provocative here, as you can imagine the scene, fly from anywhere to NCL via LHR / AMS etc, with 2 pieces of hand baggage and on your return trip get sent back to checkin by friendly secuirty people. It doesn't look good for the region does it.
By the way one for the spotters. Look forward to BA 321s next summer.
Currock Base.
Does anybody know when NCL will get it's finger out to comply with the new standards. I'm being provocative here, as you can imagine the scene, fly from anywhere to NCL via LHR / AMS etc, with 2 pieces of hand baggage and on your return trip get sent back to checkin by friendly secuirty people. It doesn't look good for the region does it.
By the way one for the spotters. Look forward to BA 321s next summer.
Currock Base.
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Presume the inability of NCL to comply at present is down to equipment?, which costs money, which in turn has been 'divied out' to greedy shareholders and a certain 'Mr P', following a lack of consideration & foresight of future capital expenditure requirements!
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Talking of secruity, will there be a dedicated staff channel by S08?
Since the systems have been improved and I now 'beep' almost every time I go through (even though I'm not wearing or carrying anything extra than I was before) it now seems to take longer and the cues bigger.
Plus I'm getting fed up with the disgruntled looks from passengers as you 'cut in front' and make your appologies.
I know there is the security gate by the engineering blocks but it's hardly convienient for staff when their airline offices are in the terminal and their aircraft is on a pier.
Couldn't the airport fund the extra costs from running a staff security lane by charging an extra % to all the businesses and airlines at the airport on based on the no. of it's employees who require to go airside??
Since the systems have been improved and I now 'beep' almost every time I go through (even though I'm not wearing or carrying anything extra than I was before) it now seems to take longer and the cues bigger.
Plus I'm getting fed up with the disgruntled looks from passengers as you 'cut in front' and make your appologies.
I know there is the security gate by the engineering blocks but it's hardly convienient for staff when their airline offices are in the terminal and their aircraft is on a pier.
Couldn't the airport fund the extra costs from running a staff security lane by charging an extra % to all the businesses and airlines at the airport on based on the no. of it's employees who require to go airside??
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"Since the systems have been improved and I now 'beep' almost every time I go through (even though I'm not wearing or carrying anything extra than I was before) it now seems to take longer and the cues bigger."
Doh...why not take the things that set the scanner off before you get there? Then maybe the passengers won't get so frustrated at the p!llock wearing a staff badge who causes the delay.
"Couldn't the airport fund the extra costs from running a staff security lane by charging an extra % to all the businesses and airlines at the airport on based on the no. of it's employees who require to go airside??"
Oh, GREAT idea; what makes you think that the businesses on the airport can afford to pay for this? The 2 handling companies are not profitable as it is so why not add to their overheads; it's not a business after all, it's for the convenience of staff. Or are you prepared to give up any pay award for the next few years to pay for this?
"Since the systems have been improved and I now 'beep' almost every time I go through (even though I'm not wearing or carrying anything extra than I was before) it now seems to take longer and the cues bigger."
Doh...why not take the things that set the scanner off before you get there? Then maybe the passengers won't get so frustrated at the p!llock wearing a staff badge who causes the delay.
"Couldn't the airport fund the extra costs from running a staff security lane by charging an extra % to all the businesses and airlines at the airport on based on the no. of it's employees who require to go airside??"
Oh, GREAT idea; what makes you think that the businesses on the airport can afford to pay for this? The 2 handling companies are not profitable as it is so why not add to their overheads; it's not a business after all, it's for the convenience of staff. Or are you prepared to give up any pay award for the next few years to pay for this?
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"Not only that but different airlines have different policies!"
And airports. I'm just back from my hols and bought a bottle of water airside at NCL which I was keeping for the long haul out of AMS. I remained airside in transit at AMS and they took it off me going to the gate. If it was ok for the first flight and it was still in a sealed plastic bottle, why should it not be allowed on the second flight.
If only they were so keen to get the luggage right. Yet again my case didn't make it to Bangkok. Waiting at the belts at NCL on my return I noticed a large group of people at the luggage irregularity stand, presumably from the EK flight. Does anyone know if there is any sort of regular problem with bags out of NCL getting transfered at DXB?
And airports. I'm just back from my hols and bought a bottle of water airside at NCL which I was keeping for the long haul out of AMS. I remained airside in transit at AMS and they took it off me going to the gate. If it was ok for the first flight and it was still in a sealed plastic bottle, why should it not be allowed on the second flight.
If only they were so keen to get the luggage right. Yet again my case didn't make it to Bangkok. Waiting at the belts at NCL on my return I noticed a large group of people at the luggage irregularity stand, presumably from the EK flight. Does anyone know if there is any sort of regular problem with bags out of NCL getting transfered at DXB?
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Groundhand.........
Appogies, my above post obviously hit a nerve.
For your info, it's usually my watch or pen that set it off but they never used to. I already fill up a red box with stuff in my pockets as it is!
No-one is complaining about the airport secruity staff, you are carrying out an important role, which hopefully keeps the terroists away and everyone else, including me, in a job!
My biggest two complaints (and these are DofT issues not NCL):
1/ The lack of common systems at different UK Airports e.g. The removal or belts or shoes or both at some airports but not required at others.
2/ The need for a common issued UK airside pass or even European JAA issued. Especiallly for crews who operate from many UK airports. Those of you who have experienced difficulties with a NCL pass at other airports will understand this. There being no visible expiry date causing the biggest problem.
As for a dedicated staff channel at NCL during busy times,I don't see why that idea should sound so dreadful, most other airports manage it?
Yes.
......Plus a little more to gett the staff car park sorted out!!!!
Right, I'm ready for a big 'slagging off' from all of you now!
Appogies, my above post obviously hit a nerve.
For your info, it's usually my watch or pen that set it off but they never used to. I already fill up a red box with stuff in my pockets as it is!
No-one is complaining about the airport secruity staff, you are carrying out an important role, which hopefully keeps the terroists away and everyone else, including me, in a job!
My biggest two complaints (and these are DofT issues not NCL):
1/ The lack of common systems at different UK Airports e.g. The removal or belts or shoes or both at some airports but not required at others.
2/ The need for a common issued UK airside pass or even European JAA issued. Especiallly for crews who operate from many UK airports. Those of you who have experienced difficulties with a NCL pass at other airports will understand this. There being no visible expiry date causing the biggest problem.
As for a dedicated staff channel at NCL during busy times,I don't see why that idea should sound so dreadful, most other airports manage it?
Are you prepared to give up any pay award for the next few years to pay for this?
......Plus a little more to gett the staff car park sorted out!!!!
Right, I'm ready for a big 'slagging off' from all of you now!
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Did you not get the petition that was going round about the staff car park speedbrakes?
Talking of that staff carpark it was like a rally course today during the snow!
They must have been watching this the pass reader has suddenly jumped away from the xray machines to the entrance of security!
Talking of that staff carpark it was like a rally course today during the snow!
They must have been watching this the pass reader has suddenly jumped away from the xray machines to the entrance of security!
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As of today NCL is on the approved DfT airport list for second piece of hand luggage, check the up-dated DfT web site at; http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyo...y/cabinbaggage
As of today NCL is on the approved DfT airport list for second piece of hand luggage, check the up-dated DfT web site at; http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyo...y/cabinbaggage
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Security
2 Pieces of hand baggage at NCL what a result!
Now for the next conumdrum. LHR T5 will finger print all domestic PAX at security and the gate to ensure they don't abscond overseas. Apparently "its the law" and an "imigration requirement" because domestic and international pax will be mixed in the same area airside.
At LGW you used to have your photo taken for the same reason.
At NCL you get asked if you want a new credit card once your through security...
Does anyone know why the law and immigration requirements are different in the Republic of Ponteland?
CB
Now for the next conumdrum. LHR T5 will finger print all domestic PAX at security and the gate to ensure they don't abscond overseas. Apparently "its the law" and an "imigration requirement" because domestic and international pax will be mixed in the same area airside.
At LGW you used to have your photo taken for the same reason.
At NCL you get asked if you want a new credit card once your through security...
Does anyone know why the law and immigration requirements are different in the Republic of Ponteland?
CB