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Well the airport have today comfirmed that Tour Operator, Thomas Cook will be basing one of the own Airbus A320 aircarft at LBA next summer 2008.
By doing this they are increaseing Capacity by 20% and works out at about 10 thousand extra seats over this summer 2007.
Well the airport have today comfirmed that Tour Operator, Thomas Cook will be basing one of the own Airbus A320 aircarft at LBA next summer 2008.
By doing this they are increaseing Capacity by 20% and works out at about 10 thousand extra seats over this summer 2007.
Thousands of Extra Seats with Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook Holidays are to base their own aircraft at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA), this will increase their capacity by 20% and provide an extra 10 thousand seats for summer 2008.
Thomas Cook, who have a base in Bradford, have committed an A320 aircraft from their fleet to operate their summer 2008 programme to 17 European holiday destinations including, Mainland Spain, the Balearics, the Canaries, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Turkey and Cyprus.
James Burrows, Aviation Director at Thomas Cook said: “We recognise the potential for growth at Leeds Bradford Airport and by having a based aircraft we can meet the increased demand of the people in the Yorkshire region”.
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Thomas Cook Holidays are to base their own aircraft at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA), this will increase their capacity by 20% and provide an extra 10 thousand seats for summer 2008.
Thomas Cook, who have a base in Bradford, have committed an A320 aircraft from their fleet to operate their summer 2008 programme to 17 European holiday destinations including, Mainland Spain, the Balearics, the Canaries, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Turkey and Cyprus.
James Burrows, Aviation Director at Thomas Cook said: “We recognise the potential for growth at Leeds Bradford Airport and by having a based aircraft we can meet the increased demand of the people in the Yorkshire region”.
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Shaheen Air starting a Leeds-Islamabad and Luton-Islamabad service in February 2008. It was announced at World Travel Market – nothing on their website or LBA’s website though. Perhaps LBA is a little embarrassed/unaware about it. Using A310 aircraft – no announcement as to frequency.
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I'd be pleased to see this happen but there's something about this outfit that doesn't seem too credible.
This airline operates five classic 737s on domestic routes at the present. Expansion into international operations will be a big step for them (unless they're teaming up with an existing operator?).
It's website posts the reassuring news that it is operating the five Boeings "successfully".
I'll be pleased to prove wrong but I won't be betting on it becoming a reality.
This airline operates five classic 737s on domestic routes at the present. Expansion into international operations will be a big step for them (unless they're teaming up with an existing operator?).
It's website posts the reassuring news that it is operating the five Boeings "successfully".
I'll be pleased to prove wrong but I won't be betting on it becoming a reality.
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They own and operate 7 x 737-200's and a leased A320. They already operate international services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and a couple of others.
They are a long established company with a bit of a troubled past, but was bought a couple of years ago by TAWA International Canada which seems to have brought a period of sustained growth for the carrier.
They planned to launch services to DSA last year, then swapped to LTN and LBA, but PIA at the 11th hour poached the A310 they were to lease. One would hope they actually secure aircraft this time before they start making big announcements about commencing.
Their website however does not seem to have been updated for over a year or so, something I hope they correct before starting their UK ops.
They are a long established company with a bit of a troubled past, but was bought a couple of years ago by TAWA International Canada which seems to have brought a period of sustained growth for the carrier.
They planned to launch services to DSA last year, then swapped to LTN and LBA, but PIA at the 11th hour poached the A310 they were to lease. One would hope they actually secure aircraft this time before they start making big announcements about commencing.
Their website however does not seem to have been updated for over a year or so, something I hope they correct before starting their UK ops.
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Yes it good news if Bridgepoint Capital have managed to pull this off.
But you know I’ve just got to ask the next couple of questions!
1.Can an Airbus A310 make Islamabad Direct from LBA’s short runways?
2.Will it be able to do a CATIII onto 32 in low visibility procedures?
But you know I’ve just got to ask the next couple of questions!
1.Can an Airbus A310 make Islamabad Direct from LBA’s short runways?
2.Will it be able to do a CATIII onto 32 in low visibility procedures?
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Some more interesting figures.
Average performance:
Airbus A300-600R Takeoff : 2280m, Landing : 1489m
7,700km with 266 pax
Airbus A310-200 Takeoff : 1860m, Landing : 1480m
4,633km with 220 pax
Airbus A310-300 Takeoff : 2290m, Landing : 1490m
9,600km with 218 pax
Airbus A318-100 Takeoff : 1355m, Landing : 1356m
5,270km with 107 pax
Airbus A319 -100 Takeoff : 1950m, Landing : 1450m
6,800km with 124 pax
Airbus A320-200 Takeoff : 2090m, Landing : 1530m
5,500km with 150 pax
Airbus A321-200 Takeoff : 2180m, Landing : 1577m
5,500km with 185 pax
Airbus A330-200 Takeoff : 2220m, Landing : 1750m
12,300km with 253 pax
Boeing 757-200 Takeoff : 2377m, Landing : 1544m
7,400km with 186 pax
Boeing 757-300 Takeoff : 2550m, Landing : 1750m
6,410km with 243 pax
Boeing 767-200ER Takeoff : 2620m, Landing : 1524m
12,300km with 181 pax
Boeing 767-300ER Takeoff : 2713m, Landing : 1676m
11,400km with 218 pax
Average performance:
Airbus A300-600R Takeoff : 2280m, Landing : 1489m
7,700km with 266 pax
Airbus A310-200 Takeoff : 1860m, Landing : 1480m
4,633km with 220 pax
Airbus A310-300 Takeoff : 2290m, Landing : 1490m
9,600km with 218 pax
Airbus A318-100 Takeoff : 1355m, Landing : 1356m
5,270km with 107 pax
Airbus A319 -100 Takeoff : 1950m, Landing : 1450m
6,800km with 124 pax
Airbus A320-200 Takeoff : 2090m, Landing : 1530m
5,500km with 150 pax
Airbus A321-200 Takeoff : 2180m, Landing : 1577m
5,500km with 185 pax
Airbus A330-200 Takeoff : 2220m, Landing : 1750m
12,300km with 253 pax
Boeing 757-200 Takeoff : 2377m, Landing : 1544m
7,400km with 186 pax
Boeing 757-300 Takeoff : 2550m, Landing : 1750m
6,410km with 243 pax
Boeing 767-200ER Takeoff : 2620m, Landing : 1524m
12,300km with 181 pax
Boeing 767-300ER Takeoff : 2713m, Landing : 1676m
11,400km with 218 pax
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I've just got hold of some details of the new Shaheen Air flights from Islamabad to the UK with its Airbus A310
The London Luton route will be operated twice weekly on Tuesdays & Saturdays, With the first flights commencing on Feb 5th 2008.
The Leeds/Bradford route will also be twice weekly as well but operating on Thursdays and Sundays with the first flight commencing 2 days later on Feb 7th 2008
Timetable (All times given are local)
Islamabad 16:30 - Luton 20:00
Luton 22:30 - Islamabad 11:15*
Islamabad 16:30 – Leeds/Bradford 20:00
Leeds/Bradford 22:30 - Islamabad 11:15*
*Arrives ISB the next day ()
The London Luton route will be operated twice weekly on Tuesdays & Saturdays, With the first flights commencing on Feb 5th 2008.
The Leeds/Bradford route will also be twice weekly as well but operating on Thursdays and Sundays with the first flight commencing 2 days later on Feb 7th 2008
Timetable (All times given are local)
Islamabad 16:30 - Luton 20:00
Luton 22:30 - Islamabad 11:15*
Islamabad 16:30 – Leeds/Bradford 20:00
Leeds/Bradford 22:30 - Islamabad 11:15*
*Arrives ISB the next day ()
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"Perhaps LBA is a little embarrassed/unaware about it. Using A310 aircraft – no announcement as to frequency."
10 DME ARC, maybe LBIA are aware and quite proud but it has been commercially confidential so far. They would not want to shout about something but then see it not happen. Maybe their commercial confidentiality is pretty good, which would be a first in the airline business
"1.Can an Airbus A310 make Islamabad Direct from LBA’s short runways?"
LBIA: remember there is a difference between a direct service and a non-stop flight.
10 DME ARC, maybe LBIA are aware and quite proud but it has been commercially confidential so far. They would not want to shout about something but then see it not happen. Maybe their commercial confidentiality is pretty good, which would be a first in the airline business
"1.Can an Airbus A310 make Islamabad Direct from LBA’s short runways?"
LBIA: remember there is a difference between a direct service and a non-stop flight.
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Unless I am mistaken, the flying time is 7h 45. I am guessing therefore it is a direct (ie non stop) flight.
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It looks as though the A310-300 could do it non-stop.
But, which version did Shaheen acquire.
Also an interesting comment from the past when the route was being considered at the time.I don't know which airline it was probably PIA.
Ed Anderson stated at a presentation which I attended, that the airport had spoken with Airbus and the conclusion was the A330 would have no problems flying to Islamabad non-stop with a full passenger load from LBA.
I think the route will be very successful because those who will use it are usually seen off by large groups of relatives.When they use Manchester they probably need to hire a bus.
But, which version did Shaheen acquire.
Also an interesting comment from the past when the route was being considered at the time.I don't know which airline it was probably PIA.
Ed Anderson stated at a presentation which I attended, that the airport had spoken with Airbus and the conclusion was the A330 would have no problems flying to Islamabad non-stop with a full passenger load from LBA.
I think the route will be very successful because those who will use it are usually seen off by large groups of relatives.When they use Manchester they probably need to hire a bus.
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Apparently the well-wishers outnumber the pax by about ten to one. This will be a laugh a minute at LBIA, with the terminal landside grinding to a halt with queues for central screening and those for Check In Hall B overlapping at peak times! With the 'terminal enhancements' it gets better and better!
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I must agree with robo 283.
I have flown from the LBA when Swefly were doing the route.
It was bedlam trying to force away through to the departure lounge.
It seemed like every passenger had brought all their family to see them off.
If the new Shaheen flights do become a reality then the same will happen
again.I hope it does become a success and with the catchment area that we have then there is no reason that it shouldn't.Nothing will change until somebody comes up with a sensible way of extending the terminal again.
Not just enlarging the shopping areas. The best option would be to build a new terminal but I think pigs will fly first.
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I have flown from the LBA when Swefly were doing the route.
It was bedlam trying to force away through to the departure lounge.
It seemed like every passenger had brought all their family to see them off.
If the new Shaheen flights do become a reality then the same will happen
again.I hope it does become a success and with the catchment area that we have then there is no reason that it shouldn't.Nothing will change until somebody comes up with a sensible way of extending the terminal again.
Not just enlarging the shopping areas. The best option would be to build a new terminal but I think pigs will fly first.
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Now I hear no terminal improvements to start before 2009.
I remember being shot down in flames when I commented about the wrong mob buying the airport.
I repeat, what can you do with 70m over 10 years.
I think just re-invest the profits which could be about the same amount over 10 years so are they really going to spend any money before they sell?
I remember being shot down in flames when I commented about the wrong mob buying the airport.
I repeat, what can you do with 70m over 10 years.
I think just re-invest the profits which could be about the same amount over 10 years so are they really going to spend any money before they sell?