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what problems you thinking about air guru. 787 not at brs in s13. i think wishfull thinking. not only that. how to fill it if in cwl. as a330 cant be filled. school boy comments.
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CWL will be looking at least 1 x 738 1 x 752 as they have increased flights for Summer 2013. Also thomson should be operating more destinations from Cardiff as it is the capital of a country with only one major airport offering flights?
Back in summer 06, 07 Cardiff had 1 x 733 2 x 752 1 x 762 and 1 x 763 and most of the time those aircraft's were full!
Back in summer 06, 07 Cardiff had 1 x 733 2 x 752 1 x 762 and 1 x 763 and most of the time those aircraft's were full!
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Well actually there is a chance Thomson will have a 787 at cardiff in the future as there is plans for major improvements to Cardiff airport to be a international hub for Heathrow.
"Cardiff Airport: Western Gateway plan for Heathrow hub.
Ambitious plans to transform Cardiff Airport into an international hub have been submitted to the UK government.
Transport experts and entrepreneurs have developed a £250m plan to turn it into Heathrow's Atlantic terminal.
An expanded Cardiff Airport, to be called Western Gateway, aims to attract international fliers who can be transported to London via high speed rail within an hour. "
Although thomson do not fly from LHR thomson will be having competition will all the other airlines that would be in Cardiff so there is a high chance they will base an 787.
"Cardiff Airport: Western Gateway plan for Heathrow hub.
Ambitious plans to transform Cardiff Airport into an international hub have been submitted to the UK government.
Transport experts and entrepreneurs have developed a £250m plan to turn it into Heathrow's Atlantic terminal.
An expanded Cardiff Airport, to be called Western Gateway, aims to attract international fliers who can be transported to London via high speed rail within an hour. "
Although thomson do not fly from LHR thomson will be having competition will all the other airlines that would be in Cardiff so there is a high chance they will base an 787.
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In 2013 Thomson have a full schedule out of CWL, utilising the aircraft as much as possible, whereas over the past few years this hasn't always been the case. There will be 31 flights operated on their own metal, plus Air Europa being chartered for a PMI flight. CWL is never going to be a much bigger base for Thomson like it was in 2006/2007, but this must show confidence in CWL as a regional base.
As for the 787, it may well be seen at CWL, but certainly not for regular Long Haul flying.
There are still destinations that are underserved at CWL, such as FAO, the Canaries and BJV.
As for the 787, it may well be seen at CWL, but certainly not for regular Long Haul flying.
There are still destinations that are underserved at CWL, such as FAO, the Canaries and BJV.
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Picture of new livery at Norwich G-OOBH.5.11.12. (1) | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
In my opinion the tui logo on the tail looks far to small!
In my opinion the tui logo on the tail looks far to small!
Good picture here of G-OOBH arriving at BHX this morning from NWI:
BHX Flight Guide Blog
Very nice too!.......The TUI logo on the tail is exactly the same size as on the old scheme
BHX Flight Guide Blog
Very nice too!.......The TUI logo on the tail is exactly the same size as on the old scheme
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Planned bases for next summer (This is subject to changes!):
Belfast: 1 x 738
Birmingham: 2 x 738, 3 x 752, 1 x 763 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bournemouth: 1 x 738
Bristol: 2 x 752, 1 x 763 (Wed, Thu)
Cardiff: 1 x 738, 1 x 752
Doncaster: 2 x 738
Dublin: 1 x 738
East Midlands: 3 x 738, 1 x 787 (Tues, Wed)
Edinburgh: 1 x 738
Exeter: 1 x 738
Glasgow: 2 x 752, 1 x 787 (Mon, Sun)
Leeds Bradford: 1 x 738
London Gatwick: 7 x 738, 3 x 752, 3 x 763, 1 x 787 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
London Luton: 2 x 738, 1 x 752
London Stansted: 2 x 738
Manchester: 5 x 738, 4 x 752, 3 x 763, 1 x 787 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Newcastle: 3 x 738, 1 x 763 (Mon, Tues)
Upcoming Fleet Changes:
1 x 320, 1 x 321, 1 x 733 all withdrawn from use at the end of October
The final 321 will leave at the end of March
7 more 738's due to be delivered before Summer 2013
4 757's and 4 767's will be withdrawn from service this winter
3 787's will be delivered early next year
Belfast: 1 x 738
Birmingham: 2 x 738, 3 x 752, 1 x 763 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bournemouth: 1 x 738
Bristol: 2 x 752, 1 x 763 (Wed, Thu)
Cardiff: 1 x 738, 1 x 752
Doncaster: 2 x 738
Dublin: 1 x 738
East Midlands: 3 x 738, 1 x 787 (Tues, Wed)
Edinburgh: 1 x 738
Exeter: 1 x 738
Glasgow: 2 x 752, 1 x 787 (Mon, Sun)
Leeds Bradford: 1 x 738
London Gatwick: 7 x 738, 3 x 752, 3 x 763, 1 x 787 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
London Luton: 2 x 738, 1 x 752
London Stansted: 2 x 738
Manchester: 5 x 738, 4 x 752, 3 x 763, 1 x 787 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Newcastle: 3 x 738, 1 x 763 (Mon, Tues)
Upcoming Fleet Changes:
1 x 320, 1 x 321, 1 x 733 all withdrawn from use at the end of October
The final 321 will leave at the end of March
7 more 738's due to be delivered before Summer 2013
4 757's and 4 767's will be withdrawn from service this winter
3 787's will be delivered early next year
Last edited by sam1993; 8th Nov 2012 at 12:44.