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BRU - 3 x day with E135/45 - Great news I know the airport has been trying very hard to get some frequency on this route, well done. I think the aircraft matches the route very well, the RJ85/100 were great when Sabena had a large world wide hub in BRU, but now with a reduced hub in BRU the Emb should fit the route really well.
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Heard that these extra flights have been on sale for a few weeks now.
Sales have improved also in this short period of time from connecting traffic in BRU.
Fingers crossed SN keep this route at 3x daily from now on!!
Sales have improved also in this short period of time from connecting traffic in BRU.
Fingers crossed SN keep this route at 3x daily from now on!!
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Hopefully they will base a second 145 for summer 2010 on behalf of LH
could add daily or at least 3 x weekly to Frankfurt, munich, hamburg,stuggart!
If this happens than i would say excellent work done to improve the links from our local airport!!! what do you think guys??
could add daily or at least 3 x weekly to Frankfurt, munich, hamburg,stuggart!
If this happens than i would say excellent work done to improve the links from our local airport!!! what do you think guys??
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From todays Chroniclelive : ChronicleLive - News - Today's Chronicle - Newcastle Airport on a high after BATA win
THE region’s biggest airport, Newcastle International Airport, has been crowned the best in the UK.
The British Air Transport Association (BATA) awarded the accolade to Newcastle International at a glitzy London ceremony.
It comes as the region has been boosted by the announcement of extra services.
Brussels Airlines has confirmed it is increasing the number of daily flights it runs from Newcastle to the Belgian capital to three from January.
The move is in response to feedback from some of the region’s major employers, including Procter and Gamble and Komatsu.
And low-cost carrier Flybe has revealed it is launching a route to Hannover, Germany, in March.
Airport chief executive Dave Laws was delighted with the airport’s award, beating off competition from fellow finalists Cardiff and East Midlands.
He said: “This award recognises what has been done here over the last few years.
“All our staff have recognised things have been tough and the dedication and co-operation we have had from all our workers has been immense.”
He added: “These awards are decided by the travel industry and to be recognised by your business partners says a lot.”
Roger Wiltshire, secretary general of the BATA, said: “Newcastle took the prize for being, in the words on one airline, ‘a really good partnership airport’.”
Alan Clarke, chief executive of business development agency One North East, said: “This is great news for Newcastle International Airport and is an important accolade in terms of its potential to support future new investment from airlines and operators.
“By securing exciting routes such as the Emirates flight to Dubai and beyond, which this year saw its 250,000th passenger, the airport has helped North East England not only to attract international visitors, but open up new trade opportunities.”
Frank Pullman, managing director of Thomas Cook Airlines, said: “Newcastle Airport is very popular with our customers, so much so that we have introduced two new flights for next summer – to Izmir in Turkey and Burgas in Bulgaria.”
The new thrice-weekly Brussels Airlines services offer connections to destinations including New York, Warsaw, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich and Istanbul.
Peter Howe, managing director of Komatsu UK Ltd, said: “The increase to three flights a day offers great benefits to us, both in terms of connectivity to Brussels which is the location of our European headquarters, and improving access to European markets.”
Eric Head, head of the Global Business Service Centre at Procter and Gamble UK, said: “The frequency and value of flights to and from Newcastle are vital to ensure our North East sites can connect with our colleagues around the globe and continue to offer a world-class service.”
Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer of Flybe, said: “Our sincere congratulations to the entire Newcastle Airport team, headed by Dave Laws, who is particularly deserving of this award for having consistently led with distinction.
“Our long-established relationship with the airport has, for some 16 years, proved to be one which is positively pro-active and commercially supportive.
“It is one Flybe greatly values as we continue to expand our commitment to the North East.”
THE region’s biggest airport, Newcastle International Airport, has been crowned the best in the UK.
The British Air Transport Association (BATA) awarded the accolade to Newcastle International at a glitzy London ceremony.
It comes as the region has been boosted by the announcement of extra services.
Brussels Airlines has confirmed it is increasing the number of daily flights it runs from Newcastle to the Belgian capital to three from January.
The move is in response to feedback from some of the region’s major employers, including Procter and Gamble and Komatsu.
And low-cost carrier Flybe has revealed it is launching a route to Hannover, Germany, in March.
Airport chief executive Dave Laws was delighted with the airport’s award, beating off competition from fellow finalists Cardiff and East Midlands.
He said: “This award recognises what has been done here over the last few years.
“All our staff have recognised things have been tough and the dedication and co-operation we have had from all our workers has been immense.”
He added: “These awards are decided by the travel industry and to be recognised by your business partners says a lot.”
Roger Wiltshire, secretary general of the BATA, said: “Newcastle took the prize for being, in the words on one airline, ‘a really good partnership airport’.”
Alan Clarke, chief executive of business development agency One North East, said: “This is great news for Newcastle International Airport and is an important accolade in terms of its potential to support future new investment from airlines and operators.
“By securing exciting routes such as the Emirates flight to Dubai and beyond, which this year saw its 250,000th passenger, the airport has helped North East England not only to attract international visitors, but open up new trade opportunities.”
Frank Pullman, managing director of Thomas Cook Airlines, said: “Newcastle Airport is very popular with our customers, so much so that we have introduced two new flights for next summer – to Izmir in Turkey and Burgas in Bulgaria.”
The new thrice-weekly Brussels Airlines services offer connections to destinations including New York, Warsaw, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich and Istanbul.
Peter Howe, managing director of Komatsu UK Ltd, said: “The increase to three flights a day offers great benefits to us, both in terms of connectivity to Brussels which is the location of our European headquarters, and improving access to European markets.”
Eric Head, head of the Global Business Service Centre at Procter and Gamble UK, said: “The frequency and value of flights to and from Newcastle are vital to ensure our North East sites can connect with our colleagues around the globe and continue to offer a world-class service.”
Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer of Flybe, said: “Our sincere congratulations to the entire Newcastle Airport team, headed by Dave Laws, who is particularly deserving of this award for having consistently led with distinction.
“Our long-established relationship with the airport has, for some 16 years, proved to be one which is positively pro-active and commercially supportive.
“It is one Flybe greatly values as we continue to expand our commitment to the North East.”
Newcastle on the up!!
after my premature observation las week,it looks like a huge slice of humble pie is required.
new services(schedules at that) to brussels and Hannover and new Thomas Cook holiday flights just announced!!
on top of that..2 awards for uk best airport and most punctual for flights.Well done everyone up there!!
Are you watching DTV?? second award unfair really as we have no flights to be punctual!!
new services(schedules at that) to brussels and Hannover and new Thomas Cook holiday flights just announced!!
on top of that..2 awards for uk best airport and most punctual for flights.Well done everyone up there!!
Are you watching DTV?? second award unfair really as we have no flights to be punctual!!
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The TCX quotation in the Journal just mentioned extra flights to Turkey and Bulgaria. No new destinations. The lost charter destinations discussed a few posts ago are largely to places that used to be cheap, but are now relatively costly. A lot of that business is now going to Turkey, Eygpt and Bulgaria.
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Its Bourgas and Izmir in turkey, two new routes for 2010 - we didn't do these this year.
Anyone know when the new brochures come out?
Anyone know when the new brochures come out?
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Thomas cook holidays have bought seats on the bgh flight on a monday. Pitty thomas cook airlines weren't adding a flight there. The izmir is a tcx flight on a saturday instead of faro I think?