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[nclops]

DL93

The TOM 767 has just been parked up, gonna be there for a few weeks, no plans for it at present.

[Travel Agent]

I would like to see some winter departures to Gambia from Newcastle. It's only a 6 hour flight and when introduced to other regionals such as BRS, EMA and GLA they have done really well. For guaranteed winter sunshine and just a short flight I would think it could be a great option.

[ash666]

would it draw people away from the Canaries? (back to the bucket and spade argument!)

[Jamesair]

Don't forget that we have Sharm el Sheik as a regular Winter Sun destination now....that offers a Canary Islands alternative

[Travel Agent]

I would'nt of thought so, it would just give people an alternative with 30c + tempratures and away from the "Euro Zone". Very reasonable in price with the economy the way it is and as a certain supermarket says "every litlle helps"

[fl dutchman]

LHR

Noticed that the LHR reduces to 5x daily during August,(about 6 hrs between some flights) I appreciate some business services reduce during school hols, but have not seen it before on the LHR service.

Is this another sign of the current situation?. Also If my info is correct a similar reduction for a few days in May also.

KL-- 4x daily to AMS this summer!

[Sam Chipperfield]

Tom Miami

Noticed a Thomsonfly 2 Miami departing on the 2nd April. Any1 No What 4?

[lukeylad]

Cruise Charter! Im guessing thats why the TOM 763 has been here all week.

Good to see BA sending 757s on the NCL-LHR Flights again.

[airhumberside]

LH's Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland has told the travel trade gazette they may expand at NCL in the long term

She said there may be potential for growth in the north-east of England. The airline flies twice weekly from Newcastle to Dusseldorf.

“These flights have been popular and there is potential for growth. We could look at services to Frankfurt or Munich from Newcastle though we are still a long way from that at present.”

Bit of dodgy journalism there, DUS is of course 2xDaily

[northumberlandairway]

That would be great as the offerings to Germany are poor to say the least. Dusseldorf or a couple of late night flights to Hannover a week. However Lufty seems to be very non-commital about when this will happen so we won't be holding our breath.

[Currock Base]

Heathrow

Lukeylad - They should be 321s not 757s. The 757s aren't scheduled and don't fit on the BA gate.

CB

[GrahamK]

Currock, think some 757s have been spotted subbing for the usual Airbusses around the UK this week

[lukeylad]

There was definitely a BA 757 operating a flight at NCL yesterday the 1327 i think. Yes the 757 doesn't fit on stand Three so Stand 4 would be used.

[Richard Taylor]

Yup, probably was a 757 - G-BPED was seen at ABZ the other day.

[lineup25]

Couple of things:

The Thomson 763 is parked up for a few weeks basically due to the fact that it's cost effective.

[CentreFix25]

Thats only one.

[nclops]

It was a 757, it was GBPED and it was on the BA1333 on tuesday

[Sam Chipperfield]

BMI

I Noticed Bmi Brought The Chelsea Team Up. Does Any1 No The Reg And Aircraft The Used?

[Jamesair]

The 2009 summer charter timetable on the airportwebsite has been changed to Edition 6 but as at 20th January (edition 5)....maybe somebody has forgotten to put the amended timetable online.

[john2408]

Sam, Aircraft was Emb. 135. G RJXK, with thanks to LBA forum.