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summer 2015
Yes it was the airport so they must have been given notice of the gatwick flights.
I understand that Thomson, Thomas Cook are to launch 2nd edition summer sun brochures this week I wonder if we will see anything more new or changes for next summer.
We have varna from TCX wonder if Thomson will give us anything else
How does the easyjet timetable look without gatwick for next summer is there many gaps of the 3 based planes
I understand that Thomson, Thomas Cook are to launch 2nd edition summer sun brochures this week I wonder if we will see anything more new or changes for next summer.
We have varna from TCX wonder if Thomson will give us anything else
How does the easyjet timetable look without gatwick for next summer is there many gaps of the 3 based planes
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So coming up we have:
TCX - Santorini and Varna (both May?), Hurghada (Winter)
TOM - Dubrovnik (Summer), Montgo Bay (Winter) unfortunately Agadir pulled, anyone know why? Thought it might have had a chance.
Obviously all trying to get as much out of their aircraft as possible
TCX - Santorini and Varna (both May?), Hurghada (Winter)
TOM - Dubrovnik (Summer), Montgo Bay (Winter) unfortunately Agadir pulled, anyone know why? Thought it might have had a chance.
Obviously all trying to get as much out of their aircraft as possible
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Easyjet
I cant say that I am surprised that Gatwick is going, Ive used it a few times and its always been busy but no doubt the slots can be used for more profitable routes. I did give it a bit longer though but always knew it would go.
Im quite surprised Easyjet still have a base at Newcastle they dont appear overly keen on seeing the base grow and develop. As for a 4th based aircraft I cant see it happening in fact I would not be surprised, although I would hope not, if the base were to close in the next couple of years.
Im quite surprised Easyjet still have a base at Newcastle they dont appear overly keen on seeing the base grow and develop. As for a 4th based aircraft I cant see it happening in fact I would not be surprised, although I would hope not, if the base were to close in the next couple of years.
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So I think it's pretty much confirmed we are also losing Venice and Pula for next year? Shame, after seeing a recent Facebook post by NCL asking which city people wanted to visit, within 10 minutes about 6 people had all said "Venice," and I immediately pulled the "use it or lose it" card, in my head, until I remembered we've put off going to Venice for a while and now it's too late. Damn.
Someone get Volotea on the phone!
Someone get Volotea on the phone!
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Scotland Independence?
Dont forget folks the biggest threat to Newcastle Airports future comes on Thursday if the Scots vote yes to Independence. With the SNP stating an Independent Scotland would ditch APD and given Newcastle Airports catchment I would expect a large migration of passengers to Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports from our region so that they can save a few quid.
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Hmmmm, debatable to be honest, maybe not on long haul.
You've got to hope the average geordie will realise about the train/bus/drive. Hmmmmmm, they better not go..............
You've got to hope the average geordie will realise about the train/bus/drive. Hmmmmmm, they better not go..............
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Scots independence
Forget APD, a rapidly devaluing Scottish currency might have a greater impact on flight costs (before rampant inflation catches up). However, the hassle of a border crossing at Carter Bar in the wind and rain might put people off !
And don't forget that the Edinburgh southern bypass is just as bad as the Ncl western bypass, so EDI is pragmatically less accesible than just looking at a map may suggest.
And don't forget that the Edinburgh southern bypass is just as bad as the Ncl western bypass, so EDI is pragmatically less accesible than just looking at a map may suggest.
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Who's to say the airlines will reduce the prices when there is no APD north of the border? They could just keep the prices the same and increase their yields. I would if I was running an airline. If people have been prepared to pay the current prices then why on earth charge less than you need?