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Not surprised
I was often on trains from Derby southwards at the time this was operating and the bus usually set off just as the train arrived in the station!
So much for integrated transport
Suzeman
I was often on trains from Derby southwards at the time this was operating and the bus usually set off just as the train arrived in the station!
So much for integrated transport
Suzeman
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bmibaby have reported that MAN (2 based) and CWL (2 based) will be closed as they see more growth opportunities in the Midlands and Northern Ireland. The 4 affected aircraft to be re-deployed 2x BHD, 1 x EMA and 1 x BHX.
PeteOlton - I though the German routes were essentially seasonal routes, countering the cyclicality of beach routes.
During the summer months, people want to fly from the Midlands to the beaches of the Med. Come winter, when selling seats to the beach is a harder task, the easy option is to try to flog city breaks, particularly centred on Germany so as to make use of LH's lower cost base there.
In August, EMA - Ibiza should be a winner, but likely to be terrible in February. EMA- Munich should be quite the opposite.
During the summer months, people want to fly from the Midlands to the beaches of the Med. Come winter, when selling seats to the beach is a harder task, the easy option is to try to flog city breaks, particularly centred on Germany so as to make use of LH's lower cost base there.
In August, EMA - Ibiza should be a winner, but likely to be terrible in February. EMA- Munich should be quite the opposite.
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MUC/CGN
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Maybe but both were released by Baby for summer 2011 at the same or
similar frequency to winter 2010/11. They were then subsequently withdrawn from sale as they simply did not have the 8th aircraft for EMA.
There is a strong argument that they could or should be seasonal but that was
not the original intention.
Prague is popular most of the year although it has waned somewhat in recent times but again in respect of baby it is more to do with aircraft availability although I am somewhat surprised it is not operating from BHX this spring until at least late May as the third aircraft sits around most days doing very little.
Pete
Maybe but both were released by Baby for summer 2011 at the same or
similar frequency to winter 2010/11. They were then subsequently withdrawn from sale as they simply did not have the 8th aircraft for EMA.
There is a strong argument that they could or should be seasonal but that was
not the original intention.
Prague is popular most of the year although it has waned somewhat in recent times but again in respect of baby it is more to do with aircraft availability although I am somewhat surprised it is not operating from BHX this spring until at least late May as the third aircraft sits around most days doing very little.
Pete
I was often on trains from Derby southwards at the time this was operating and the bus usually set off just as the train arrived in the station!
So much for integrated transport
So much for integrated transport
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1st of the raised chicken coops come standby towers come wind turbines going up yesterday....
East Midlands being supposedly "Green," but to be supposedly "Green" they have cut down the only real section of woodland on the airport....... that's "green" for you........
East Midlands being supposedly "Green," but to be supposedly "Green" they have cut down the only real section of woodland on the airport....... that's "green" for you........
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Rail versus car at airports
Re: axing of EMA parkway bus service.
An ongoing dilemma for airport operators - onsite or nearby rail station potentially increases your passenger catchment, but car parking can produce lots of additional income. So the investment in, or subsidy of, rail is not a straightforward choice. MAG has same issue at its main site - MAN, but sees volume growth there for both the on-site rail station (+ tram) and its self-operated car parks business.
An ongoing dilemma for airport operators - onsite or nearby rail station potentially increases your passenger catchment, but car parking can produce lots of additional income. So the investment in, or subsidy of, rail is not a straightforward choice. MAG has same issue at its main site - MAN, but sees volume growth there for both the on-site rail station (+ tram) and its self-operated car parks business.
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Thomson airways
Hi does anybody know what thomson airways are baseing at ema this summer everytime i go to the airport there seems to be 2 or 3 737-800s but im sure it was meant to be 1 757 and 2 737-800s? 
and does anybody know what thomas cook are baseing? Thanks for the help 
and does anybody know what thomas cook are baseing? Thanks for the help
