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Neil 2008,
I completely agree. The price differential at times between Newcastle and other regionals on similar routes and timings with the same airline can be breathtaking (same for package holidays as well). In EZY's case, when you start comparing fares ex NCL with Stansted or Luton, it can be astonishing. I've also noticed that there can be a lot more of "sideways" promotions for the ex London flights (eg free ski carriage, etc,.). It would not be the first time that 2 or 3 of us have found it £100's of pounds cheaper to drive down to Luton or STN for a return GVA than direct from NCL, and with a greater choice of convenient flight times.
I completely agree. The price differential at times between Newcastle and other regionals on similar routes and timings with the same airline can be breathtaking (same for package holidays as well). In EZY's case, when you start comparing fares ex NCL with Stansted or Luton, it can be astonishing. I've also noticed that there can be a lot more of "sideways" promotions for the ex London flights (eg free ski carriage, etc,.). It would not be the first time that 2 or 3 of us have found it £100's of pounds cheaper to drive down to Luton or STN for a return GVA than direct from NCL, and with a greater choice of convenient flight times.
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why is it then that Newcastle fares are higher than other regional airports? Is it just down to less competition in Newcastle, or because we are more isolated region, airlines feel that we will pay for money to fly locally than travelling else where in the country? Or even both factors?
Or does Newcastle just have the highest fees and charges compared to other regional airports.
Or does Newcastle just have the highest fees and charges compared to other regional airports.
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Indeed, out of say 12 foreign trips this year I am doing only 2 from NCL, despite being only 7 or 8 miles from the airport. I will use LPL, MAN, DSA, LBA and LGW this year and on at least 2/3 occasions the same route is available from NCL.
You would expect London airports to be cheaper due to competition and number of users however I can't understand how LS seem to be able to charge what they do from NCL when its fraction of what they are charging flying the same routes from EDI and LBA.
You would expect London airports to be cheaper due to competition and number of users however I can't understand how LS seem to be able to charge what they do from NCL when its fraction of what they are charging flying the same routes from EDI and LBA.
New York, New York...
Amazed nobodies picked this up!
Newcastle Airport bosses in Big Apple link talks - Business News - News - nebusiness.co.uk
Newcastle Airport bosses in Big Apple link talks - Business News - News - nebusiness.co.uk
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NYC?? Why all the sarcastic comments?! NYC fits the profile as a west bound hub just like Dubai did for East bound. It wins as a tourist destination, as DXB is, and a one stop hub to destinations that presently take two stops or more! You only have to look at the amount of people travelling via AMS/CDG/LHR/LGW or driving to MAN/EDI/GLA daily!
Ye small minded people!! Who would have predicted 90% load factors to DXB!
Ye small minded people!! Who would have predicted 90% load factors to DXB!
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If demand wasn't there, then I doubt they would be wasting their's and an airlines time in trying to secure a route. As the article states, it got to the point where slots were applied for so clearly the demand was there back then.
As 10 DME correctly says, "Who would have predicted 90% load factors to DXB".
Watch this space
As 10 DME correctly says, "Who would have predicted 90% load factors to DXB".
Watch this space
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New York
Time again to discuss this one.
While I wish the Newcastle team well in meetings with the 'unnamed US airline', this has to be Continental? I would be very suprised to see the team come back with news of a new route to NYC.
Too many factors against this at the moment, the state of both the UK and US economy, APD, oil cost etc.
Of these APD is of particular concern especially given what the Scottish Govt are trying to get approval for.
While I wish the Newcastle team well in meetings with the 'unnamed US airline', this has to be Continental? I would be very suprised to see the team come back with news of a new route to NYC.
Too many factors against this at the moment, the state of both the UK and US economy, APD, oil cost etc.
Of these APD is of particular concern especially given what the Scottish Govt are trying to get approval for.
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Near the height of the boom ,AA withdraw. Now, deep international recession- CO from NCL ( after their withdrawal from BRS, BFS on the brink, GLA/EDI winter reductions) - I wouldnt have thought so.
Almost as unlikely as the recent CWL press speculation.
EK westbound to DXB is a different kettle of fish entirely and most of those routes ex UK have plateaud or declined past few months with NCL not being at the top of the bunch.
Watch this space..... Yes, maybe in a decade.....
Almost as unlikely as the recent CWL press speculation.
EK westbound to DXB is a different kettle of fish entirely and most of those routes ex UK have plateaud or declined past few months with NCL not being at the top of the bunch.
Watch this space..... Yes, maybe in a decade.....
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Ref NYC.. Well said!
Glad to see that we are all not dreamers, This has been ongoing for about same time span as that since NUFC won any silverware.
Reality is that we'll see neither in the forseeable future !!
Perhaps we would all waste less time in discussing "Comos's future plans" as noted by "Potash"
Ref NYC.. Well said!
Glad to see that we are all not dreamers, This has been ongoing for about same time span as that since NUFC won any silverware.
Reality is that we'll see neither in the forseeable future !!
Perhaps we would all waste less time in discussing "Comos's future plans" as noted by "Potash"
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NYC - as previously stated by myself I cant see this route anytime soon. The rumour is that the unknown airline the airport are having discussions with is Delta which if true makes little sense given route reductions this winter to other European destinations by Delta
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MAH goes back to 1xWeek with the Monday flight axed. This in turn allows the Sat IBZ to move to Mon enabling the 2nd Sat PMI
ALC goes from 4-6xWeek this Summer to 6-7xWeek next Summer. Faro sees some off peak reductions
ALC goes from 4-6xWeek this Summer to 6-7xWeek next Summer. Faro sees some off peak reductions
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There is still plenty time for an announcement of new routes but would probably need another based a/c
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