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Not sure. I think it'll just stay at 1*320 and 2*319. I do know that those within wanted a fourth summer only aircraft but competition from other bases meant that didn't happen but still it shows the base has potential. Eventually every U2 base will be all A320 but for the time being think the larger bases will go all A329 first. I don't think NCL would have a problem filling a A320 and with that you've got a better CASM so it would be very good news, but I just don't see it happening.
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No one has mentioned APD
£26 on a return trip is a massive tax compared with competing modes.
That said, as a regular user of the route, the schedule is unusable on many days.
£26 on a return trip is a massive tax compared with competing modes.
That said, as a regular user of the route, the schedule is unusable on many days.
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I'm flying NCL-BRS-NCL for a break with my girlfriend on the *only* flight that makes it worth the money you're spending, going Sat 24th to Mon 26th... Flying on the last Saturday flight as the winter schedule shows no saturday flights on or after 31st...
I think a 4th A/C on monopoly routes would be a winner for EZY... They fly to a lot more interesting and in demand destinations than they did back in (2007 was it?) when 7 737's were based. They're just the right middle ground, cheaper than LS (for pax) so create more demand as well as cater for it but they aren't as "cheap" as FR (from an airport perspective)
APD is immensely restrictive... a £26 reduction of a £64 fare would be no small amount! The sooner it goes or is devolved the better, for everyone
I think a 4th A/C on monopoly routes would be a winner for EZY... They fly to a lot more interesting and in demand destinations than they did back in (2007 was it?) when 7 737's were based. They're just the right middle ground, cheaper than LS (for pax) so create more demand as well as cater for it but they aren't as "cheap" as FR (from an airport perspective)
APD is immensely restrictive... a £26 reduction of a £64 fare would be no small amount! The sooner it goes or is devolved the better, for everyone
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There's something going on in the skies above Newcastle... LS from Faro landed, EK been holding about 15 minutes and 3 others in the hold for 25
https://gyazo.com/0c11a73c40e0f41f6af92cfd7b5c7d06
https://gyazo.com/b33bebcfb4eda55a6844eff197a2b78a
EDIT: Might have been Red Arrows related
https://gyazo.com/0c11a73c40e0f41f6af92cfd7b5c7d06
https://gyazo.com/b33bebcfb4eda55a6844eff197a2b78a
EDIT: Might have been Red Arrows related
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Hi Graham,
Do you have any more info on the helicopter type, the Great North Run VIP shuttle Osprey 62 seems to be airborne as normal?
Thanks.
Do you have any more info on the helicopter type, the Great North Run VIP shuttle Osprey 62 seems to be airborne as normal?
Thanks.
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Hi Nigel,
A sad day for the Great North Run and for the family concerned however I'm not sure it was connected with the emergency at the airport although I stand to be corrected.
K.
A sad day for the Great North Run and for the family concerned however I'm not sure it was connected with the emergency at the airport although I stand to be corrected.
K.
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With Air Canada and Westjet adding a range of services from Glasgow and London Gatwick next summer and other airports on the cards in the UK
NCL must be high up surely.
Westjet are sending a 737 and a 767 to Gatwick daily.
They seem to be able to make the 737 work on the Dublin and now adding Glasgow and Gatwick.
I'm sure they could do a St.johns/Toronto service from NCL 2/3 x weekly and make money on it
NCL must be high up surely.
Westjet are sending a 737 and a 767 to Gatwick daily.
They seem to be able to make the 737 work on the Dublin and now adding Glasgow and Gatwick.
I'm sure they could do a St.johns/Toronto service from NCL 2/3 x weekly and make money on it
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Interesting effect of APD etc.. on Ireland v UK fares. Checked out Dublin and Glasgow flights to St Johns for 4th - 7th May '16:
Result = Dublin return £270, Glasgow return £440 - Guess NCL would, if operated be therefore higher than Glasgow, making connections via other hubs quite a bit cheaper, should Westjet ever decide to start a NCL service. Similarto United this year, high fares would push prospective passengers to use other connnections - Fares to Toronto & beyond are even higher
Result = Dublin return £270, Glasgow return £440 - Guess NCL would, if operated be therefore higher than Glasgow, making connections via other hubs quite a bit cheaper, should Westjet ever decide to start a NCL service. Similarto United this year, high fares would push prospective passengers to use other connnections - Fares to Toronto & beyond are even higher
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APD makes a massive difference !!!
WestJet to Launch London Gatwick Service from May 2016 | Airline Route
There's the link to Westjet
Not sure if links are allowed if not sorry
Gatwick is 2x 767 and 1 737
Total of 4 new routes being served
Good catch for Gatwick
Let's hope NCL gets a link too
WestJet to Launch London Gatwick Service from May 2016 | Airline Route
There's the link to Westjet
Not sure if links are allowed if not sorry
Gatwick is 2x 767 and 1 737
Total of 4 new routes being served
Good catch for Gatwick
Let's hope NCL gets a link too