LEEDS 5
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire Zone
Posts: 976
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We all know what speed LBIA goes at = Slow.
That's why = PIA flights introduced - 15 years after they should have.
That's why = Only now talking about a proposed Rail Connection - Which is Now 10 years overdue.
I can go on...
That's why MAN took all the flights because LBIA was = Slow.
That's why = PIA flights introduced - 15 years after they should have.
That's why = Only now talking about a proposed Rail Connection - Which is Now 10 years overdue.
I can go on...
That's why MAN took all the flights because LBIA was = Slow.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: uk
Posts: 410
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Phase 1 complete at the end of the month (buses / taxis & drop off areas)
The next bit (revised short stay parking) will take place during the winter I believe.
BYAI: Things should speed up a bit shortly!
The next bit (revised short stay parking) will take place during the winter I believe.
BYAI: Things should speed up a bit shortly!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: In between days
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BYALPHAINDIA
Whilst I share your frustration at the lack of a heavy rail link to Leeds Bradford Airport do you have any idea who was supposed to stump up the many millions it would cost (Redoubling a few miles of track in Bucks a few years ago cost £50m - never mind building a new line with major engineering)?
I'm afraid the business case would be a complete non-starter no matter how "bleeding obvious common sense" it may seem to LBA fans.
Whilst I share your frustration at the lack of a heavy rail link to Leeds Bradford Airport do you have any idea who was supposed to stump up the many millions it would cost (Redoubling a few miles of track in Bucks a few years ago cost £50m - never mind building a new line with major engineering)?
I'm afraid the business case would be a complete non-starter no matter how "bleeding obvious common sense" it may seem to LBA fans.
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: 6 miles 14
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
NOTAM now issued for runway repairs/resurfacing. Closures between 3 Nov 08and 31 Mar09, dates in blocks various with closure between 2300 and 0600. Anyone know if this is concrete patching or a complete resurface?
Join Date: May 2005
Location: leeds
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Weather causes delays at LBA
Seems the weather caused a few delays this afternoon,was it low visability?.
Had some friends that were on Jet2 flight from ALC due in at 15 30,which was diverted to DSA.
They were advised they would have to wait for buses from LBA bringing pax for outbound flight,so decided to get a taxi back from DSA,were home for 18 00.Just checked LBIA website,coaches due at 21 45 from DSA,over 6 hours late,bet there were a few disgruntled pax!.
Had some friends that were on Jet2 flight from ALC due in at 15 30,which was diverted to DSA.
They were advised they would have to wait for buses from LBA bringing pax for outbound flight,so decided to get a taxi back from DSA,were home for 18 00.Just checked LBIA website,coaches due at 21 45 from DSA,over 6 hours late,bet there were a few disgruntled pax!.
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: 6 miles 14
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes it was bad weather, the 757s can't do a CAT3 at LBA but all the 737s seemed to get in ok. Shame really, I cant blame Jet2 for using the busses in both directions. You can't blame people for taking a taxy but at least Jet2 do bring you home in this situation, I was abandoned at Cork by Ryanair when bad weather diverted the flight. The flight out was then cancelled and the best they could do was a flight from Shannon to Liverpool, not Stansted, my destination. I had to pay to get to Shannon and from Liverpool to Stansted. Needless to say I won't ever fly Ryanair again!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Leeds
Posts: 702
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The missus had a similar experience with Ryanair a couple of year ago.
I managed to talk her into flying with them again earlier this year, only for them to really leave us in the ****, the up-shot of which was that we had to pay or a taxi and then 2 train tickets, totalling £189.
Thanks Ryanair.
I managed to talk her into flying with them again earlier this year, only for them to really leave us in the ****, the up-shot of which was that we had to pay or a taxi and then 2 train tickets, totalling £189.
Thanks Ryanair.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 571
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The mind boggles it really does. Picture the scene. I get off the inbound aircraft into LBA today, as Im walking from the a/c to the bus Im on the phone when one of the ground staff barks at me to get off the phone. I got on to the bus and went to use the phone only for her to run (yes, run) over and demand that I get off the phone. I asked why? She said that was the rules and that my phone may interfere with the aircraft! So its ok to sit on the a/c and use your phone when the doors are open but its not ok to use your mobile when you are on the bus 30 feet away from the a/c????
I questioned this on the return flight this evening and the servisair personal said it was to do with health and safety!! I asked where in the health and safety regs did it say that and I was just pawned off.
Incidentally, NOWHERE does it say you are are not allowed to use a mobile phone on the ramp, on the stairs airside or anywhere like that!
I questioned this on the return flight this evening and the servisair personal said it was to do with health and safety!! I asked where in the health and safety regs did it say that and I was just pawned off.
Incidentally, NOWHERE does it say you are are not allowed to use a mobile phone on the ramp, on the stairs airside or anywhere like that!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If the fact you cant use phone due to fueling can someone answer me this.
On 28th August we were on flight MAN to SSH, due to probs with rear door missed slot and had to refuel to take longer flight path in SSH, plane was full, during this refueling cabin crew were told that despite knowing they would be out of hours and need over night stay in Sharm they would still have to take the flight to SSH, the said cabin crew were all texting and making calls to arrange childminders, cancel dates etc, as were lots of passengers phoning telling people they were going to be 4hrs late into Sharm. If the crew were willing to use the phones themselves during this refueling where was health and saftey manager
On 28th August we were on flight MAN to SSH, due to probs with rear door missed slot and had to refuel to take longer flight path in SSH, plane was full, during this refueling cabin crew were told that despite knowing they would be out of hours and need over night stay in Sharm they would still have to take the flight to SSH, the said cabin crew were all texting and making calls to arrange childminders, cancel dates etc, as were lots of passengers phoning telling people they were going to be 4hrs late into Sharm. If the crew were willing to use the phones themselves during this refueling where was health and saftey manager
Upto The Buffers
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Leeds/Bradford
Age: 48
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The fuel thing is complete bollocks. It's been debunked numerous times, notably by TV series Brainiac who refuelled a car whilst ringing about 100 phones inside it. A fire requires fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition; a phone is none of these.
The CAA claim to have evidence of instrument interference, but it was noted that the phone has to be practically glued to the panel in order to manifest anything, and that only miniscule deviations were noted. I've personally tried using my mobile in the air, and apart from the odd little pip in the headset it did nothing. No instruments malfunctioned, ILS was rock solid, complete non-event.
The CAA claim to have evidence of instrument interference, but it was noted that the phone has to be practically glued to the panel in order to manifest anything, and that only miniscule deviations were noted. I've personally tried using my mobile in the air, and apart from the odd little pip in the headset it did nothing. No instruments malfunctioned, ILS was rock solid, complete non-event.
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Moved back to enemy territory... Leeds!!
Age: 49
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Do we reckon that Flybe and Ryanair's base discussions are ongoing or have they been kicked in to touch? Have the JET2 knicker wetters got their way and put them off?
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Fratton End
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Getting back to Hooded, I am told by a certain new AirOps guy that its patching the pot holes...a complete re-surface is not on the cards.
Wasn't the present airport MD in charge of the runway fiasco at BRS last year ?
Wasn't the present airport MD in charge of the runway fiasco at BRS last year ?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posts: 1,152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi
Looks like Jet2 are about to drop both there Valencia and Madrid routes for good. As both destinations have gone missing from there website.
No bookings are been taken for next summer while they have both been removed from the destinations route map.
So we can forget the mammoth expansion plans then as announced last week???
Looks like Jet2 are about to drop both there Valencia and Madrid routes for good. As both destinations have gone missing from there website.
No bookings are been taken for next summer while they have both been removed from the destinations route map.
So we can forget the mammoth expansion plans then as announced last week???
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SE of Compton
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wasn't the present airport MD in charge of the runway fiasco at BRS last year ?
Re: the runway works; given that the work spans the period shown in the NOTAM
DUE WIP RWY 14/32 CLOSED, SUP S40/08 REFERS. NOV 03-DEC 19 2300-0600EXC NOV23, JAN 05-FEB 12 2300-0600, FEB 13-20 2359-0600, FEB 21-MAR 25 2300-0600, MAR 26-31 2200-0500
I reckon its going to be more than the usual patch and mend but maybe not a full resurface?