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I see NCL has been voted the Best UK Airport (under 6m pax) for 2010 at an awards ceremony in London. Congratulations 
fozi, I believe the two class 772s of EK are similar to the A332s with regards entertainment...
fozi, I believe the two class 772s of EK are similar to the A332s with regards entertainment...
Second year running
From the Journal:
Understand that the airport continue to celebrate the 75th Anniversary and have started knocking down the Aero Club building
BATA, whose members include some of the world’s leading airlines and tour operators, voted Newcastle International the UK’s best airport with up to six million passengers per year. They beat off competition from Bristol and Exeter to win the coveted award.
Dave Laws, chief executive of Newcastle Airport, said: “We’re overwhelmed to be recognised for the second consecutive year as the UK’s Best Airport. 2010 is an exceptional year for Newcastle as we celebrate our 75th year in operation. The airport’s continued success makes such an important contribution to the regional economy.”
Dave Laws, chief executive of Newcastle Airport, said: “We’re overwhelmed to be recognised for the second consecutive year as the UK’s Best Airport. 2010 is an exceptional year for Newcastle as we celebrate our 75th year in operation. The airport’s continued success makes such an important contribution to the regional economy.”
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I don't believe this is necessarily true Graham. Insofar as I know the 777's all have various versions of the AVOD systems i.e. you watch / listen to what you want when you want. I presume we are discussing coach here (other classes offer more comprehensive products).
The A330's have the more basic system where there are a small number of films that go around in a loop. The films in the loop change over monthly, there are about 6 loops containing different films but you only get the choice from two loops on any particular flight hence they are able to separate West / Eastbound & remove content that may be sensitive to particular routes. Similarly with the audio, you can't construct your own library on the A330's. As for the 777's then there are various versions of the AVOD basically depending upon the age of the aircraft, but all I believe offer some choice to watch what one wants stop/start to allow for meals etc. The most modern 777's in the fleet the 772LR's have possibly the best ICE of any ecconomy offering & with the newer style seats then you also get a larger screen thrown in.
Now interestingly the 772's that have been recently mentioned are the oldeset models in the fleet (even older than the A330's!), and at >14 years then possibly there may be some upgrading due to bring up to latest versions. There are actually only 9 772's in any event of which 4 are the higher powered ER versions. How this fits into the matrix as to the cabin configs of 2 / 3 class then who knows?
Anyhow the Flyertalk argument is completely flawed as ZRH currently has 773's on the DXB ! Is likely for NCL to get any 772 version? then IF it does then it can only be the 772ER which has the enhanced engines and better airfield performance. Now how many of the 4 of these machines are 2 class ? Note all other UK provincials now have 773ER's which also have enhanced airfied performance.
Interestingly when I first posted that I'd heard that EK were serious as to introducing the 777 to NCL, then the source at EK which has proved reliable so far intimated that a significant issue was the availability of the only ONE specific version of the 777 that was considered suitable to NCL's runway restrictions. So then perhaps we are to see a max of 4 772ER's operating the route.
fozi, I believe the two class 772s of EK are similar to the A332s with regards entertainment...
The A330's have the more basic system where there are a small number of films that go around in a loop. The films in the loop change over monthly, there are about 6 loops containing different films but you only get the choice from two loops on any particular flight hence they are able to separate West / Eastbound & remove content that may be sensitive to particular routes. Similarly with the audio, you can't construct your own library on the A330's. As for the 777's then there are various versions of the AVOD basically depending upon the age of the aircraft, but all I believe offer some choice to watch what one wants stop/start to allow for meals etc. The most modern 777's in the fleet the 772LR's have possibly the best ICE of any ecconomy offering & with the newer style seats then you also get a larger screen thrown in.
Now interestingly the 772's that have been recently mentioned are the oldeset models in the fleet (even older than the A330's!), and at >14 years then possibly there may be some upgrading due to bring up to latest versions. There are actually only 9 772's in any event of which 4 are the higher powered ER versions. How this fits into the matrix as to the cabin configs of 2 / 3 class then who knows?
Anyhow the Flyertalk argument is completely flawed as ZRH currently has 773's on the DXB ! Is likely for NCL to get any 772 version? then IF it does then it can only be the 772ER which has the enhanced engines and better airfield performance. Now how many of the 4 of these machines are 2 class ? Note all other UK provincials now have 773ER's which also have enhanced airfied performance.
Interestingly when I first posted that I'd heard that EK were serious as to introducing the 777 to NCL, then the source at EK which has proved reliable so far intimated that a significant issue was the availability of the only ONE specific version of the 777 that was considered suitable to NCL's runway restrictions. So then perhaps we are to see a max of 4 772ER's operating the route.
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There's also another reason why the UK provincials have 77Ws and why going to 772 is logical for NCL; that GLA went A330 to 77W was more down to the cargo being carried than passenger loadings at the time. However, passenger loadings have increased quite substantially.
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From the E K website all the 772 aircraft have recently been re fitted. The 3 class ones have flat beds in First, sleeper seats in business.
777LR all 3 class with private suites, lay flat beds and economy. All 772 have the ICE entertainment system.
Would it be a leap to far for the NCL flights to go 773, as per other UK airports ???.
BE. Not surprised re the Jersey winter service. The same happened last year.
Am I dreaming re the Hanover service, could have sworn that they put winter seats on sale when winter seats originally released then withdrew them.
777LR all 3 class with private suites, lay flat beds and economy. All 772 have the ICE entertainment system.
Would it be a leap to far for the NCL flights to go 773, as per other UK airports ???.
BE. Not surprised re the Jersey winter service. The same happened last year.
Am I dreaming re the Hanover service, could have sworn that they put winter seats on sale when winter seats originally released then withdrew them.
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I'm not really surprised...pax figures have rocketed since three flights daily were introduced and the new increased tax on long haul flights will surely encourage traffic via BRU/AMS/CDG and DUS, this leg just having a £1 increase.
Not sure what effect this will have on Dubai connections.
I find it difficult to grasp the thought processes in the Treasury which managed to arrive at a policy likely to inflict such damage to the UK aviation industry. Maybe they have never heard of the law of diminishing returns.
Not sure what effect this will have on Dubai connections.
I find it difficult to grasp the thought processes in the Treasury which managed to arrive at a policy likely to inflict such damage to the UK aviation industry. Maybe they have never heard of the law of diminishing returns.
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I'm not really surprised...pax figures have rocketed since three flights daily were introduced and the new increased tax on long haul flights will surely encourage traffic via BRU/AMS/CDG and DUS, this leg just having a £1 increase.
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Unless they have a lot of bookings from a corporate customer like Proctor and Gamble I would be very surprised if 3 return flights a day on a much bigger aircraft than at present is sustainable.
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Absolutely spot on. A lot of people think that they can avoid the higher duty on long haul flights by going via a European outside the UK.
If the connection time at the European city is less than 24 hours, the flights are considered 'connected' and therefore the APD is charged at the higher long haul rate.
If the connection time at the European city is less than 24 hours, the flights are considered 'connected' and therefore the APD is charged at the higher long haul rate.
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Air Southwest has published its Summer 11 Timetable today
It looks like NCL loses its Plymouth connection and the Newquay flight is 5 x weekly but part of a new route from Cardiff to Newquay, although offered on the ASW site it seems to be part of the Eastern operation becoming NCL - CDF - NQY
It looks like NCL loses its Plymouth connection and the Newquay flight is 5 x weekly but part of a new route from Cardiff to Newquay, although offered on the ASW site it seems to be part of the Eastern operation becoming NCL - CDF - NQY