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MAN-GVA W pattern is operated by the same crew based in LPL. However, some weekend flights will be operated by MAN crews using a based A320.
Not sure about the new aircraft although rumours are that it is imminent, atleast in terms of the announcement. I suspect however the consultation periods are various other bases must be completed before any decision or ,indeed announcement, is made. CPH is a new route starting in November and therefore would already be operation when aircraft 4 (and possibly 5) arrives. ATH starting early could well be true and wouldn't surprise me as loads have been very high right to the very end.
Someone also mentioned that "Manchester was not closing". I don't think this was ever on the cards. Initially, there were no guarantee's but EZY are very happy with MAN's performance. The base has pretty much been a test bed for new longer distance routes (e.g PFO, TFS). Such routes ex MAN tend not to have any full service competition hence decent yields plus they can be very lucrative in terms of onboard sales. Consequently we are seeing longer distance routes of 5h + creeping in right across the network.
Not sure about the new aircraft although rumours are that it is imminent, atleast in terms of the announcement. I suspect however the consultation periods are various other bases must be completed before any decision or ,indeed announcement, is made. CPH is a new route starting in November and therefore would already be operation when aircraft 4 (and possibly 5) arrives. ATH starting early could well be true and wouldn't surprise me as loads have been very high right to the very end.
Someone also mentioned that "Manchester was not closing". I don't think this was ever on the cards. Initially, there were no guarantee's but EZY are very happy with MAN's performance. The base has pretty much been a test bed for new longer distance routes (e.g PFO, TFS). Such routes ex MAN tend not to have any full service competition hence decent yields plus they can be very lucrative in terms of onboard sales. Consequently we are seeing longer distance routes of 5h + creeping in right across the network.
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The fourth aircraft will be pretty much utilised with existing routes. CPH, MUC & RAK will take over from summer only routes such as BIA, CFU, DLM and HER. Assuming they return next year alongside the new routes a fourth aircraft will be needed. A fifth will probably be needed if more destinations announced.
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EZY and LH @ BHX
All this talk about LH and BHX, in case it's not mentioned on the BHX forum (I never read it) they, along with LGW, have just lost US Airways as part of the airline's global cut backs. At least we've retained our PHL service and are still one of the few non-capital cities in Euorpe to have a widebody aircraft.
Long may it continue!!!
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EZY will be deciding shortly how to operate both bases to their max potential.
They are keen to operate one base as a 'Holiday' base and the other as a 'Business/City Break' destination. Make of that what you will.
They are keen to operate one base as a 'Holiday' base and the other as a 'Business/City Break' destination. Make of that what you will.
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I find that hard to believe.
I assume it would be MAN as holiday and LPL as business yet that would be in the wrong order to start with.
Add to that that LPL will have 10 planes and MAN 5, it would be very difficult to make it that black and white.
What about all the sun destinations from LPL.
It ain't gunna be like that I don't think...
I assume it would be MAN as holiday and LPL as business yet that would be in the wrong order to start with.
Add to that that LPL will have 10 planes and MAN 5, it would be very difficult to make it that black and white.
What about all the sun destinations from LPL.
It ain't gunna be like that I don't think...
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Take the Holiday, Business/City split with a pinch of Salt. Since MAN opened as a base we have seen the launch of business and holiday routes. Meanwhile LPL has seen ACE and FUE launched. Consequently there is little or no pattern that suggests that the two airports will target different flights. Admittedly LPL-FUE/ACE was a surprise when TFS departs MAN nevertheless, such a split has not been discussed internally.
I think we will see minimal duplication of routes other than those that can support it. IMO MAN will see a mixture of new routes both business and leisure that aren't already served by LPL. CPH, MUC and RAK are a prime example of this strategy.
I think we will see minimal duplication of routes other than those that can support it. IMO MAN will see a mixture of new routes both business and leisure that aren't already served by LPL. CPH, MUC and RAK are a prime example of this strategy.
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The Busiest November I Have Ever Known!!
WoW - The start of 'Miserable November' and MAN is 'Rocking'!!
Been following the daily log on The Aviation Society site, And looking at the number of Arr & Dep's it is VERY BUSY.
In over 25 years I have never known it to be this busy in November?
TOM have at least 5 763's based, Quite uncommon for the winter.
TCX are going mad!
5 752's, 763, & 3/4 A320/1's in and out all day long most days.
And some days upto 3 A330's being used.
The Scheduled flights are also very busy also.
Everything used to 'Grind To A Halt' come October the 31st.
(There's No Sign Of A Recession At MAN)
Maybe the reason is because of the cutbacks at LBIA & DSA & Others?
Or people are escaping 'Miserable Great Britain' for a break
I hope this winter is the start of things.
Been following the daily log on The Aviation Society site, And looking at the number of Arr & Dep's it is VERY BUSY.
In over 25 years I have never known it to be this busy in November?
TOM have at least 5 763's based, Quite uncommon for the winter.
TCX are going mad!
5 752's, 763, & 3/4 A320/1's in and out all day long most days.
And some days upto 3 A330's being used.
The Scheduled flights are also very busy also.
Everything used to 'Grind To A Halt' come October the 31st.
(There's No Sign Of A Recession At MAN)
Maybe the reason is because of the cutbacks at LBIA & DSA & Others?
Or people are escaping 'Miserable Great Britain' for a break
I hope this winter is the start of things.
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We do however need to remember:
However, adding to TCX's extremely large presence now this winter:
So some ups and downs but overall I think that the future is looking good compared to a number of other airports in the UK.
- Ryanair have left except DUB
- TOM/FCA have reduced their schedules by quite some way
- SQ is down
However, adding to TCX's extremely large presence now this winter:
- Decent carrier on Cologne with great forward bookings and looking to introduce up to two more routes
- Some new Eastern European carrier launching two routes
- US Airways keeping the A333 on the PHL route even though a number of routes in Europe have been cancelled. BTW, MAN is now the only 'secondary' city in Europe to be served by US A333!
- EK figures continue to perform extremely well and it's only a matter of time...
- U2 are expanding nicely with two more machines expected
- Jet2 launching new routes, and if I am correct, next summer MAN will get another based aircraft?
So some ups and downs but overall I think that the future is looking good compared to a number of other airports in the UK.
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I agree,
This winter's loads at TOM/FCA are very good compared to previous winters at MAN, TCX also look to have good bookings.
Egypt bookings have being 'Going Thru The Roof' as alot of people are downing the Euro Zone as we all know the rate it is at now.
Think Egypt & Turkey have sold themselves exceptional this winter.
We might be returning to Egypt ourselves before xmas.
BEE & BMI seem to dominate the daily scheduled movements, With ZB at their usual capacity.
This winter's loads at TOM/FCA are very good compared to previous winters at MAN, TCX also look to have good bookings.
Egypt bookings have being 'Going Thru The Roof' as alot of people are downing the Euro Zone as we all know the rate it is at now.
Think Egypt & Turkey have sold themselves exceptional this winter.
We might be returning to Egypt ourselves before xmas.
BEE & BMI seem to dominate the daily scheduled movements, With ZB at their usual capacity.
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Yes but what about the travelators? 
Anyway, LH MD11F twice weekly and the return of Biman in December surely worth a mention. Also Air Livery are really packing them in (literally).
Anyway, LH MD11F twice weekly and the return of Biman in December surely worth a mention. Also Air Livery are really packing them in (literally).