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I'm not 100% sure how BA operate but I would assume they would put both flights together but again, I don't know how the staff in Hamburg work and how effective they are!
If they don't, you will have to do it as two separate flights and it will probably be tight. Can I ask why you booked it as two separate flights? Thanks
If they don't, you will have to do it as two separate flights and it will probably be tight. Can I ask why you booked it as two separate flights? Thanks
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Please remember that you have to clear Immigration, pass through Flight Connections and clear the Security Check at least 35 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
The recommended minimum time between flights is 60 mins.
The recommended minimum time between flights is 60 mins.
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FI
I think there is a mistake in the FI timetable because it shows the evening flight MAN KEF but not the inbound KEF MAN.
The evening flight is not in the booking engine.
Also in summer it is back to Monday and Friday only and still via GLA outbound
The evening flight is not in the booking engine.
Also in summer it is back to Monday and Friday only and still via GLA outbound
HAM-MAN
Why on earth did you just not book on the direct HAM-MAN Lufthansa flight?
Operates twice a day & flight time is around 1 hr 20 mins.
I wouldn't rely too much on BA, my last connection via LHR was a disaster & that was with a thro ticket, still I did get to my destination albeit 4 hours late.
TUI
I think TUI have really given MAN pax short shrift. Travelled CGN-MAN on Monday. B737 flt to Cairo had 4 check in desks open. The Manchester B737 flt had ONE check in desk, despite having 100+ load. Shame about the gap before german wings take over.
Operates twice a day & flight time is around 1 hr 20 mins.
I wouldn't rely too much on BA, my last connection via LHR was a disaster & that was with a thro ticket, still I did get to my destination albeit 4 hours late.
TUI
I think TUI have really given MAN pax short shrift. Travelled CGN-MAN on Monday. B737 flt to Cairo had 4 check in desks open. The Manchester B737 flt had ONE check in desk, despite having 100+ load. Shame about the gap before german wings take over.
MAG profits nosedive
From tonight's Manchester Evening Post
MAG profits nosedive - Business - News - Manchester Evening News
With current expansion hopes largely pinned on Ryanair and Easyjet, the situation isn't likely to improve in the short term.
MAG profits nosedive - Business - News - Manchester Evening News
With current expansion hopes largely pinned on Ryanair and Easyjet, the situation isn't likely to improve in the short term.
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100s of jobs gone, no pay rise for staff, reduced profit, yet the fat controller still gets £134,000 payrise, about 1/3 more. That useless man is beyond belief. If he was any good at his job, MAG would be in far better position than it is now:
- less debt
- better credit rating
- happier, more motivated staff
- better customer service rating
I'm (almost) speechless.
- less debt
- better credit rating
- happier, more motivated staff
- better customer service rating
I'm (almost) speechless.
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Ryanair, BA etc are airlines. MAG is an airport. While co-dependent, they are not exactly the same types of business. Airport tenants pay rent, regardless of their cashflow. Retailers, while partly passenger-dependent, also usually pay guaranteed minimum rents. Airport staff will still pay for car park permits, and so on.
On the flip side, airports' infrastructure costs are more onerous than airlines': they can't just park a building, taxiway, or shop in the desert if it's not making money.
On the flip side, airports' infrastructure costs are more onerous than airlines': they can't just park a building, taxiway, or shop in the desert if it's not making money.
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Profit & Loss
"A profit is a profit" ... well, except when it is actually a rather hefty loss. If one examines these results in more depth, it is evident that although MAG announced a group-wide *operating profit* of £78.4m the underlying result is really an after-tax LOSS of £100.9m.
This loss is attributed to two specific 'one-off' hits. Firstly, the value of MAG's property portfolio has apparently been written down by £42.2m (-12.5%). And secondly, MAG has faced "an exceptional tax charge of £106.2m related to repayment of government allowances on industrial buildings."
If anybody reading this thread is able to elaborate further on the nature of the £106.2m exceptional tax charge, your input would be much appreciated.
Cheers, SHED.
This loss is attributed to two specific 'one-off' hits. Firstly, the value of MAG's property portfolio has apparently been written down by £42.2m (-12.5%). And secondly, MAG has faced "an exceptional tax charge of £106.2m related to repayment of government allowances on industrial buildings."
If anybody reading this thread is able to elaborate further on the nature of the £106.2m exceptional tax charge, your input would be much appreciated.
Cheers, SHED.
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£42.2m anyone?
Hi MUFC_fan,
Well I respect all points of view of course ... but I'm in no hurry to write off £42.2m of my wealth! [I wish].
Cheers, SHED.
PS. Don't you know you could buy one of Cristiano Ronaldo's legs for that sort of money?
Well I respect all points of view of course ... but I'm in no hurry to write off £42.2m of my wealth! [I wish].
Cheers, SHED.
PS. Don't you know you could buy one of Cristiano Ronaldo's legs for that sort of money?
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The £42.2m drop in asset value could be fairly significant. MAG will probably want to use those and other assets (if they don't already) as collateral against which to borrow for future investment works. If their existing assets aren't worth as much then they won't be able to borrow as much. It may also affect things like their gearing ratios which can be important in terms of any covenants they may have on existing loans.
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The SIA A340-500 visit was proposed in association with Manchester United's departure for their pre-season tour of the Far East. However, it is now understood that the A340 will NOT visit, with MUFC having chartered a VIP Boeing 757 instead (for departure July 16th?). The expected aircraft is reported to be SX-RFA of Gainjet (according to information from the TAS website).
SHED.
The SIA A340-500 visit was proposed in association with Manchester United's departure for their pre-season tour of the Far East. However, it is now understood that the A340 will NOT visit, with MUFC having chartered a VIP Boeing 757 instead (for departure July 16th?). The expected aircraft is reported to be SX-RFA of Gainjet (according to information from the TAS website).
SHED.
On the subject of SIA, I have heard that they have renewed their slots for this winter.
Anyone confirm this?
Anyone confirm this?
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Provisional CAA stats are out for June. Pax fell by 13% on June 2008 to 1,848,120 meaning the MAT has dropped back below the 20 million figure (rolling total for previous 12 months was 19,773,067 an annual fall of 9.6%).
ATM's were down 16.4%.
Ouch.
ATM's were down 16.4%.
Ouch.