OXFORD/KIDLINGTON
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My two cents worth: In the early 90's I remember a charter operator, the name of which now escapes me, attempted to set up a scheduled weekend return service between EGTK and JJ using a Shorts 360. It lasted all of one week, then ceased operations. All this with the existing facilites though.
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It could have been, I really can't remember. I hope that it does work out because it would ultimately be good for the airport, but my point is that it's been tried before...
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Well the weekly JER flights have been very successful this season and I would very much expect that we'll see them back again next year. As to whether anything else more regular out of OXF would work, well, I guess we'll have to just wait and see. I have a feeling that EDI could work though!
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They have been totally sold out for the vast majority of the flights since they started earlier in the summer. Taking into account the return flights from Jersey then maybe I can see the load factors being slightly lower as some have chosen to come back earlier in the week with Flybe etc.
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The figures from the CAA suggest a 93% load factor (233 passengers) for the three Saturdays in July that the flight operated, albeit excluding the first positioning flight from Jersey to Oxford. C.I. Travel appear to be pleased with the response to the service and all indications suggest the flight will operate next summer too.
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I've heard rumours of 2xweekly JER-OXF next year. Whether there is any base to this is unclear. It wouldn't surprise me as every flight this year has been pretty much full.
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Summer 2010
The flights are confirmed for next summer, currently one Saturday departure a week.
Looks as though they've extended the season.
Oxford (Kidlington) Airport EGTK/OXF - Oxford-Jersey Flights
the Airport is delighted to confirm that an increased range of departure dates are now on sale for Summer 2010
Oxford (Kidlington) Airport EGTK/OXF - Oxford-Jersey Flights
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CH Aviation reports Baboo will start weekly seasonal Geneva flights from December 19th, yet they aren't on sale on their website, and I can't find any mention of them on the airport website. Mistake, or a new ski season service?
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Seems so, reported on the Ski Club website.
This seems ambitious even considering the wealth in this area.
Latest News - Ski Club of Great Britain
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Seems so, reported on the Ski Club website.
This seems ambitious even considering the wealth in this area.
Latest News - Ski Club of Great Britain
Pete
Last edited by OltonPete; 11th Oct 2009 at 13:03. Reason: extra info
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Twice a day!!! Is that not slight overkill? Don't get me wrong, it's great to see any expansion in these economic times, but I'm guessing Baboo will be using the Q400 on the route, that's 156 seats to fill EACH WAY every single day for over three months! The Jersey route and ill faited Cambridge service are all the airport has seen in recent times in terms of passenger flights, this seems like one hell of an ambitious punt. Good luck to all involved nonetheless, really hope it works out for them!
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Oxford-Geneva Flights
OXF-GVA starts 19th December each Saturday with ticketing option to mix and match between LCY flights twice a day or OXF on Saturdays. £89 all inclusive plus skis are carried at no extra cost. Could well be extended to more regular services moving forward.
Fits in with OXF-JER flights for summer season, likewise on Saturdays.
Wealthiest catchment area in the UK outside of London so ought to be a winner.
Fits in with OXF-JER flights for summer season, likewise on Saturdays.
Wealthiest catchment area in the UK outside of London so ought to be a winner.
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Well I hope none of these pax are planning to see their bags and skis arrive in GVA when they do. The Q400 is not a good a/c for ski flights, and especially not from a fairly limiting runway with regard to TO performance.