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NCL and EXT have now gone from one of the booking engine pages (although still remain on the timetables section)
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A shame, can't help but think that the increase in APD has played it's part.
A couple of weather diversions so far this morning, an easyJet from GLA, and a BA 767 inbbound, again from GLA
A couple of weather diversions so far this morning, an easyJet from GLA, and a BA 767 inbbound, again from GLA
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A couple of Ryanair diversions from Edinburgh originating from Gdansk and Krakow I think when I travelled through today. Pax were bussed up to Edinburgh.
Top marks for the new border control area. A massive improvement for inbound pax. Also glad to see common sense now being used on the sheep pen prior to border control in that it will only be used when necessary rather than all arrivals.
Top marks for the new border control area. A massive improvement for inbound pax. Also glad to see common sense now being used on the sheep pen prior to border control in that it will only be used when necessary rather than all arrivals.
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I've just searched on the "flight schedules" on Air Transat's website and the only UK routes it was showing were BHX, GLA, LGW and MAN ..
But strangely, when you click for the flight bookings, Exeter and Manchester are on that list and LHR
But strangely, when you click for the flight bookings, Exeter and Manchester are on that list and LHR
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This may be a long shot, but it's worth mentioning. When I used to fly Air Transat when it routed YYZ - NCL - YYZ I always found it full. However last year I was slightly put off by the fact that it routes via EXT and had to disembark and go through security at EXT all over again. Maybe this could be an indication as to why the Pax numbers fell, as most people chose to fly Transat from NCL as it was direct. Just a thought.
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The EXT used to be paired with EDI back in the late 90's. This was in the days of Globespan being the GSA for Air Transat in the UK. TS had flights to Canada from all over the UK including ABZ, PIK, CWL etc on L1011 & 757's.
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Canadian Affair still have NCL on the website Flight Schedules For Cheap Flights to Canada & The UK :: Canadian Affair
but if you put NCL - Toronto and click summer 2012, it says "non-stop, Aicraft: A310 "
but if you put NCL - Toronto and click summer 2012, it says "non-stop, Aicraft: A310 "
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but if you put NCL - Toronto and click summer 2012, it says "non-stop, Aicraft: A310 "
Anyhow to state the obvious, then one should simply allow out of date websites to be updated rather than hanging ones hopes on the fact that the inevitable is not going to happen
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Hope Newcastle can attract more routes than the forecasts predict:http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publication...-forecasts.pdf
According to this Newcastle is showing hardly any growth compared to other UK Regional Airports. Maybe time the Board looked at their performance? New York, Frankfurt...... Rumours of Toronto being withdrawn?
Page 149/150 Tables ref: G2/G3 refers to forecast growth. This suggests Newcastle virtually standing still, while being overtaken by Bristol, LeedsBradford, Liverpool, Belfast Int, and East Midlands.
Would it not help the whole region to concentrate efforts and financing on better surface links from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) catchment areas and expand services at Newcastle, rather than trying to keep DTV in light of recent circumstances. With better and faster Rail links for passengers and freight, Newcastle would have a stronger regional identity, with hopefully more services.
Would it not help the whole region to concentrate efforts and financing on better surface links from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) catchment areas and expand services at Newcastle, rather than trying to keep DTV in light of recent circumstances. With better and faster Rail links for passengers and freight, Newcastle would have a stronger regional identity, with hopefully more services.
According to this Newcastle is showing hardly any growth compared to other UK Regional Airports. Maybe time the Board looked at their performance? New York, Frankfurt...... Rumours of Toronto being withdrawn?
Page 149/150 Tables ref: G2/G3 refers to forecast growth. This suggests Newcastle virtually standing still, while being overtaken by Bristol, LeedsBradford, Liverpool, Belfast Int, and East Midlands.
Would it not help the whole region to concentrate efforts and financing on better surface links from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) catchment areas and expand services at Newcastle, rather than trying to keep DTV in light of recent circumstances. With better and faster Rail links for passengers and freight, Newcastle would have a stronger regional identity, with hopefully more services.
Would it not help the whole region to concentrate efforts and financing on better surface links from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) catchment areas and expand services at Newcastle, rather than trying to keep DTV in light of recent circumstances. With better and faster Rail links for passengers and freight, Newcastle would have a stronger regional identity, with hopefully more services.
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Yes there airports are growing passenger numbers but are they making money on these flights are is the airport making a loss??
This growth has come from ryanair do we really need ryanair at ncl upsetting jet2/Easyjet etc?
Airports have to make money!!
This growth has come from ryanair do we really need ryanair at ncl upsetting jet2/Easyjet etc?
Airports have to make money!!
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I think ncl will be growing just not at the same pace as brs or ema
Just look at jet2 growing and Brussels route..
It's all good I wouldn't be knocking ncl yet we will loose some routes but gain others it's all about the demand needed and the money to be made...
Look at dtv trying hard at different things but nothing working.
Just look at jet2 growing and Brussels route..
It's all good I wouldn't be knocking ncl yet we will loose some routes but gain others it's all about the demand needed and the money to be made...
Look at dtv trying hard at different things but nothing working.
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TCX S12 big drop in seats !!
Hi
Airport charter timetable updated.... (5th jan 2012)
looks like the following
2 x 757
2 x A320.... will these be inhouse aircraft or another airline...
** YYZ is still on timetable so mayne not dropped after all **
Airport charter timetable updated.... (5th jan 2012)
looks like the following
2 x 757
2 x A320.... will these be inhouse aircraft or another airline...
** YYZ is still on timetable so mayne not dropped after all **
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New York is not going to happen anytime soon and Frankfurt is desirable but has slot limitations according to my mate at Lufthansa.
Go and suggest that to those who want DTV kept open and get your tin hat on. In any event, how much better do you want surface links? There is Motorway to the door, Metro link, buses etc, what more do you need?
Maybe time the Board looked at their performance? New York, Frankfurt...... Rumours of Toronto being withdrawn?
Would it not help the whole region to concentrate efforts and financing on better surface links from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) catchment areas and expand services at Newcastle, rather than trying to keep DTV in light of recent circumstances. With better and faster Rail links for passengers and freight, Newcastle would have a stronger regional identity, with hopefully more services.