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why is it every time something is mentioned in the news about BHD everyone thinks EZY is going to jump ship? what about Jet2, bmibaby or Aer Lingus(incl. Regional)? 
they currently have no more plans to move anything, they just wanted a slice of the London market from the City area... which they have got, not only have they get a new catchment area for passengers but they have increased pax numbers on STN and LGW for those who dont want to or cant use BHD..
EZY's attitude towards BFS is slowly improving, if anyone has been in BFS recently you will see how its slowly turning into a modern airport, and EZY knows this infact they were a main contributor for Abertis to get their finger out of their backsides and start spending some money...
im beginning to think that some people would think EZY will move to BHD even if BHD announces its going to close
they currently have no more plans to move anything, they just wanted a slice of the London market from the City area... which they have got, not only have they get a new catchment area for passengers but they have increased pax numbers on STN and LGW for those who dont want to or cant use BHD..EZY's attitude towards BFS is slowly improving, if anyone has been in BFS recently you will see how its slowly turning into a modern airport, and EZY knows this infact they were a main contributor for Abertis to get their finger out of their backsides and start spending some money...
im beginning to think that some people would think EZY will move to BHD even if BHD announces its going to close
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It is fine and well that people express an opinion that say Easyjet would consider increasing operations at BHD.
As regards the other airlines that you mention, Jet2 Aer Lingus (Inc regional) and bmibaby. Of course people dont speculate at them moving why?
It would be reasonable to assume based on the state of play that they wouldnt move-
Aer Lingus couldnt do flights to European continent with 320, and the future possibility of TA flights from BHD not a runner
Jet2 has a freight business and European business from BFS and wouldnt move for those reasons.
Aer Lingus Regional, their flight is more geared towards the business man and hence is more suited to the City airport
And Bmibaby, why would they want to fly into BHD only to get kicked around the place by Flybe who have high freqency.
I personally dont want to see Easyjet move any services from BFS, and the LTN link moving is a pity as I like to use LTN for central London, I find LTN the easiest route. However, the signals that I see suggest that Easyjet are testing the water and they are now increasing service.
Furthermore, Easyjet are operating in a very crowded marketplace here, and Ryanair arriving is sure to have dented the bottom line of the BFS base. So any attempt to capture some of the BHD market and at the same time keeping Ryanair out of BFS makes sense.
Flybe is a formidable competitor selling is Unique selling points, Low fares (debatable if they area), high frequency and choice of destinations, smaller aircraft etc. Ryanair avoid them and Easyjet seem to be testing their resolve eg LPL IOM etc, Flybe can expect some challenge from EZY as Flybe have aspirations at LGW, and when LGW is challenged EZY responds. I dont see why EZY wouldnt go after some of Flybe share at BHD, starting with LGW. Wait and see.
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We will have to wait and see what happens.
It is fine and well that people express an opinion that say Easyjet would consider increasing operations at BHD.
As regards the other airlines that you mention, Jet2 Aer Lingus (Inc regional) and bmibaby. Of course people dont speculate at them moving why?
It would be reasonable to assume based on the state of play that they wouldnt move-
Aer Lingus couldnt do flights to European continent with 320, and the future possibility of TA flights from BHD not a runner
Jet2 has a freight business and European business from BFS and wouldnt move for those reasons.
Aer Lingus Regional, their flight is more geared towards the business man and hence is more suited to the City airport
And Bmibaby, why would they want to fly into BHD only to get kicked around the place by Flybe who have high freqency.
I personally dont want to see Easyjet move any services from BFS, and the LTN link moving is a pity as I like to use LTN for central London, I find LTN the easiest route. However, the signals that I see suggest that Easyjet are testing the water and they are now increasing service.
Furthermore, Easyjet are operating in a very crowded marketplace here, and Ryanair arriving is sure to have dented the bottom line of the BFS base. So any attempt to capture some of the BHD market and at the same time keeping Ryanair out of BFS makes sense.
Flybe is a formidable competitor selling is Unique selling points, Low fares (debatable if they area), high frequency and choice of destinations, smaller aircraft etc. Ryanair avoid them and Easyjet seem to be testing their resolve eg LPL IOM etc, Flybe can expect some challenge from EZY as Flybe have aspirations at LGW, and when LGW is challenged EZY responds. I dont see why EZY wouldnt go after some of Flybe share at BHD, starting with LGW. Wait and see.
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We will have to wait and see what happens.
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yes theres nothing wrong with putting views across, but when some people turn around and state "I can see EZY moving most domestic and some international routes to BHD" thats just silly...
the reason why EZY moved a London flight to BHD was to grab a slice of the Belfast City to London Market which is the biggest in N.I aviation (well, last time i checked?).. as already pointed out all current destinations could be run from BHD if they wanted to, the seats limit mustn't be impacting EZY's operation anyway, as they could easily have turned a third LTN flight into the likes of AMS, CDG or something new..
EI could operate their A320s to LHR, (although restricted? as BMI does so?)
Jet2 could easily split operations if they wanted to, doesnt have to be BFS based aircraft
my point is, if they wanted to jump ship from BFS and go to BHD, they'd have done it ages ago..
meanwhile, more low flying aircraft knocking off roof tiles, is this really aircraft doing it, or dodgey tiles or a bored house owner throwing them off the roof then claiming an aircraft went by
BBC News - Low-flying plane 'damages homes'
the reason why EZY moved a London flight to BHD was to grab a slice of the Belfast City to London Market which is the biggest in N.I aviation (well, last time i checked?).. as already pointed out all current destinations could be run from BHD if they wanted to, the seats limit mustn't be impacting EZY's operation anyway, as they could easily have turned a third LTN flight into the likes of AMS, CDG or something new..
EI could operate their A320s to LHR, (although restricted? as BMI does so?)
Jet2 could easily split operations if they wanted to, doesnt have to be BFS based aircraft
my point is, if they wanted to jump ship from BFS and go to BHD, they'd have done it ages ago..
meanwhile, more low flying aircraft knocking off roof tiles, is this really aircraft doing it, or dodgey tiles or a bored house owner throwing them off the roof then claiming an aircraft went by
BBC News - Low-flying plane 'damages homes'
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It seems very very strange that the alleged "roof damage" incident occurred on the very day it was announced that the passenger cap at BHD may be lifted soon. Coincidence or not?
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Roof tiles being knocked off should support the runway extension though. Traffic can be up sooner when taking off on 22 (depending on load/weight) and therefore should be at higher altitude when flying over these areas. Traffic could also come down later when landing on 04 from over the city.
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Landing longer or taking off in shorter distance of lengthened runway actually negates the reasons behind having the runway extended in the first place to reduce restrictions for landing/take-off weight.!
As for the roof tiles god forbid they just have been up there for a good while and fell off naturally!!
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As for the roof tiles god forbid they just have been up there for a good while and fell off naturally!!
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EGAC ramper, I knew someone would come back with that, all I was saying is that it will apply to a good majority of traffic and may help the airport get the extension, thats all.
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Hmm... spotted on the BHD homepage today... That clarifies things.
SEATS FOR SALE Monday 07 Jun 2010 Our Seats for Sale restriction is a restriction based on the physical capacity of the old terminal building. As this building has now been demolished and we operate from a new modern terminal building, we are pleased that the department now recognise it has no relevance to the current operation.
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Our Seats for Sale restriction is a restriction based on the physical capacity of the old terminal building....we are pleased that the department now recognise it has no relevance to the current operation.
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I wish they would realise they do more damage to the local economy becaude the planes interurpt Heatbeat!
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Bcaw need your money incase they have a large court case and have to pay up like last time.So they want you to dig deep and pay for their moaning.
I wish they would realise they do more damage to the local economy becaude the planes interurpt Heatbeat!
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did not big Arlene make them pay up ?
I thought she did?
Talking about tles and things. why are all the tilescoming off houses now the weather is better an Mr Poots is giving hope to the non Nimby
and why only of houses off the final approach track? i am bang on the centre line and all i get is a little whoosh,
Talking about tles and things. why are all the tilescoming off houses now the weather is better an Mr Poots is giving hope to the non Nimby
and why only of houses off the final approach track? i am bang on the centre line and all i get is a little whoosh,
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All this 'low cloud' and an easterly wind, is not that unusual for Belfast. There have been delays right up to lunch time. They seem to be filtering the jets out to BFS. Is this caution on the part of BHD in the light of slategate?
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After the frost and ash, low cloud halts flights at Belfast airport...
After the frost and ash, low cloud halts flights at Belfast airport - Travel, Life & Style - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
After the frost and ash, low cloud halts flights at Belfast airport - Travel, Life & Style - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk