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As a final point why don't we let the interested parties, the airlines and they ARE some, make the decision instead of us!!
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As I pointed out in a earlier post Virgin are planning a limited service (short season) from Newcastle to Orlando not next year but Summer 2013.
and before I get the normal attacks of not knowing what I am talking about I have worked in the airline business for a number of years
and before I get the normal attacks of not knowing what I am talking about I have worked in the airline business for a number of years
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New Jet2 route to Dubrovnik announced for next summer. Story on the airport website.
Newcastle Airport - Jet2holidays Gives Holidaymakers a Gem with Launch of Croatian Hotspot for 2012
Newcastle Airport - Jet2holidays Gives Holidaymakers a Gem with Launch of Croatian Hotspot for 2012
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David Laws, Managing Director of Newcastle Airport, said: "Dubrovnik is our very first Croatian route available from Newcastle Airport so I'm sure it will be very popular with North East passengers wanting to explore this popular destination.
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It did, and the plane was pretty full when I flew to Split in July 2010. Holiday Options going bust might have affected the route as it had a block of seats on the Split flights. Croatia and Montenegro are great holiday destinations, although Dubrovnik is expensive in high season.
Press notice has been changed - no quote from David Laws and this instead:
Chris Sanders, aviation development director at Newcastle International, said: “We are delighted with Jet2.com’s announcement of a new route for summer 2012. Our customers can now fly to Dubrovnik directly from Newcastle for the first time on a scheduled service.
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Absolutely correct Graham that Split was served. The timings are dep.Ncl 1600 arr NCL 2310.
Interestingly a sixth a/c is needed to operate both this flight and the additional DLM flight on Thursdays.
Interestingly a sixth a/c is needed to operate both this flight and the additional DLM flight on Thursdays.
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well i can say i didnt see that route coming!!
Would have throught that laranca or bodrum would have been first....
Looking at other routes can we see JET2 add the following
Rome 2x weekly
Milan 2 x weekly
Instanbul weekly
even lisbon?? 2x weekly?
Looks like 1 of my list has come true the 6th based aircraft....
looks like monarch annoucing something in next few days hopefully flights from ncl.....
All good news
Would have throught that laranca or bodrum would have been first....
Looking at other routes can we see JET2 add the following
Rome 2x weekly
Milan 2 x weekly
Instanbul weekly
even lisbon?? 2x weekly?
Looks like 1 of my list has come true the 6th based aircraft....
looks like monarch annoucing something in next few days hopefully flights from ncl.....
All good news
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Great news about Dubrovnik, it sells really well from other regional airports, could never understand why it was Split introduced last time as there are far more resorts on the Dubrovnik Riviera that are far more popular with UK tourists...
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UK low-fare carrier Jet2.com is to launch flights to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik from Newcastle International Airport in summer 2012, the first scheduled link to the coastal destination from the northeast UK airport. The airline will offer a weekly flight between June 9, 2012 and October 6, 2012 offering a mix of seat-only deals and package breaks through its sister company Jet2holidays.
Known as the ‘Gem of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik is located on the most south easterly tip of the Croatian coast, and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979. It is a growing leisure destination for UK holidaymakers with the fortified walls and secluded beaches proving popular with tourists.
An estimated 203,000 O&D travelled between Dubrovnik and the UK on scheduled flights in the past year. Jet2.com currently accounts for a 14.1 per cent share of this traffic with flights from Belfast International, Edinburgh and Manchester. easyJet (31.1 per cent) and British Airways (29.6 per cent) currently dominate the market. easyJet has flights from London Gatwick and London Stansted, while British Airways also has links from London Gatwick.
“With its famed sapphire waters, unspoilt charm and the fact it is great value compared to other Mediterranean resorts, Croatia is fast becoming a holiday favourite,” said Steve Heapy, Managing Director, Jet2holidays. “Dubrovnik is one of our top destinations from our other bases. With its beautiful beaches, romantic squares to enjoy a cosy meal and vibrant nightlife, it is a perfect getaway for families, couples and groups alike.”
The Dubrovnik launch follows the recent six year anniversary of Jet2.com’s launch at Newcastle International. This airline now offers flights to more than 20 destinations and next summer will boost frequencies to Dalaman, Mahon and Palma, alongside the new Dubrovnik route. Looking at next month’s planned schedule, it will account for 7.7 per cent of the weekly scheduled seat capacity from the airport, placing it as the fourth largest operator behind easyJet (25.6 per cent), British Airways (18.5 per cent) and Flybe (13.0 per cent).
“We are delighted with Jet2.com’s announcement of a new route for summer 2012,” said Chris Sanders, Aviation Development Director, Newcastle International Airport. “This development further demonstrates the strength of the company's continued growth from the region - our customers now have 23 city, sun and ski destinations to choose from with Jet2.com.”
This is the second time Jet2.com has attempted to operate a Croatian route from the north east UK airport as it has previously offered seasonal flights to Split.
UK low-fare carrier Jet2.com is to launch flights to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik from Newcastle International Airport in summer 2012, the first scheduled link to the coastal destination from the northeast UK airport. The airline will offer a weekly flight between June 9, 2012 and October 6, 2012 offering a mix of seat-only deals and package breaks through its sister company Jet2holidays.
Known as the ‘Gem of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik is located on the most south easterly tip of the Croatian coast, and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979. It is a growing leisure destination for UK holidaymakers with the fortified walls and secluded beaches proving popular with tourists.
An estimated 203,000 O&D travelled between Dubrovnik and the UK on scheduled flights in the past year. Jet2.com currently accounts for a 14.1 per cent share of this traffic with flights from Belfast International, Edinburgh and Manchester. easyJet (31.1 per cent) and British Airways (29.6 per cent) currently dominate the market. easyJet has flights from London Gatwick and London Stansted, while British Airways also has links from London Gatwick.
“With its famed sapphire waters, unspoilt charm and the fact it is great value compared to other Mediterranean resorts, Croatia is fast becoming a holiday favourite,” said Steve Heapy, Managing Director, Jet2holidays. “Dubrovnik is one of our top destinations from our other bases. With its beautiful beaches, romantic squares to enjoy a cosy meal and vibrant nightlife, it is a perfect getaway for families, couples and groups alike.”
The Dubrovnik launch follows the recent six year anniversary of Jet2.com’s launch at Newcastle International. This airline now offers flights to more than 20 destinations and next summer will boost frequencies to Dalaman, Mahon and Palma, alongside the new Dubrovnik route. Looking at next month’s planned schedule, it will account for 7.7 per cent of the weekly scheduled seat capacity from the airport, placing it as the fourth largest operator behind easyJet (25.6 per cent), British Airways (18.5 per cent) and Flybe (13.0 per cent).
“We are delighted with Jet2.com’s announcement of a new route for summer 2012,” said Chris Sanders, Aviation Development Director, Newcastle International Airport. “This development further demonstrates the strength of the company's continued growth from the region - our customers now have 23 city, sun and ski destinations to choose from with Jet2.com.”
This is the second time Jet2.com has attempted to operate a Croatian route from the north east UK airport as it has previously offered seasonal flights to Split.
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Good to see Dubrovnik back. It opperated very successfully with JAT, Adria and Aviogenex many years ago on Charters to the old Yugoslavia including Split and Pula for Yugotours and Airways.
The Pula and Dubrovnik flights were very popular and if my memory serves me correctly 3 or 4 times weekly to both destinations.
I dont think the Jet 2 to Split was available via Jet 2 Hols which seemed strange however the new Dubrovnik one is. I am positive it will be popular.
The Pula and Dubrovnik flights were very popular and if my memory serves me correctly 3 or 4 times weekly to both destinations.
I dont think the Jet 2 to Split was available via Jet 2 Hols which seemed strange however the new Dubrovnik one is. I am positive it will be popular.
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I believe the Split flights were operated for, or at least with Balkan Holidays which may explain why there were not available from Jet2 Holidays. Dubrovnik is a better area though so should prove popular.
Hopefully a few more new flights from jet2 to come for summer 2012 yet.
Hopefully a few more new flights from jet2 to come for summer 2012 yet.
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Balkan Holidays is also selling packages to Croatia and Montenegro for 2012 based on the Newcastle flights. I don't think comparisons with the Yugotours years stand up because then Yugoslavia just about the cheapest sunshine destination. Croatia has gone up market since then.
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Not making comparisons with the old Yugotours years just an observation.
However your correct, Yugoslavia was one of the the cheapest place to go at that time.
Looking at the websites it is just about the same hotels as there used to be but very much more expensive (is that because they have vastly improved). Still think there will be strong demand.
However your correct, Yugoslavia was one of the the cheapest place to go at that time.
Looking at the websites it is just about the same hotels as there used to be but very much more expensive (is that because they have vastly improved). Still think there will be strong demand.
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Anyone any idea why the recent visits from these ? B747 a few weeks ago and a B738 just departed tonight.
Social visits or anything to do with Emirates ? they aren't buying the Toon are they ?
Social visits or anything to do with Emirates ? they aren't buying the Toon are they ?
Yes - old money, not new money.
And getting back to Yugoslavia, at one stage before the troubles wasn't Yugoslavia the second biggest holiday destination after Spain??
As a youngster working for Servisair, I could never work out how three airlines from the same country (JAT, Inex Adria and Aviogenex) could have such different characters - I know now.
And getting back to Yugoslavia, at one stage before the troubles wasn't Yugoslavia the second biggest holiday destination after Spain??
As a youngster working for Servisair, I could never work out how three airlines from the same country (JAT, Inex Adria and Aviogenex) could have such different characters - I know now.