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Certainly possible to squeeze short hops in like that one. However, I'd say multiple MAN-LGW is much more likely. Although point to point, I'd bet many would chance a connection to the huge EZY Gatwick network.
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I thought they had already put on record about IOM MAN (or maybe from my contacts)? If LGW is a sucess MAN will be next for IOM.
Just need to make sure not 3 x 319 on the ground at same time at IOM, security and downstairs holding would not cope!
Just need to make sure not 3 x 319 on the ground at same time at IOM, security and downstairs holding would not cope!
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Another angle on it Budget carrier easyJet wins London to Moscow route - Yahoo! News UK
Northern Finland, beyond the Arctic circle, a place to go see the Aurora Borealis, and indulge in a bit of other winter stuff like husky sledging, skimobiling, reindeer rides, etc...
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Nothing new indeed, nevertheless it will be nice to see EZY in Finland again. But hey, welcome in Summer as well, Saimaa and other great lakes are probably even more beautiful
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EZY is not likely to coming back to Finland on a scheduled basis anytime soon.
They will just operate some charter flights from Manchester to Ivalo (Finnish Lapland) for Santa trips, like they did last winter.
These flights are chartered by Esprit Holidays.
They will just operate some charter flights from Manchester to Ivalo (Finnish Lapland) for Santa trips, like they did last winter.
These flights are chartered by Esprit Holidays.
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easyJet awarded rights to fly between London and Moscow | easyJet Blog
Easyjet will start flights from LGW-DME from Spring 2013.
2 flights per day in each direction with what looks like turnarounds of over 1 hour in Moscow.
I think it's about time our low cost carriers moved in to the Russian market, at least so that fares can come down a bit on these routes!
Easyjet will start flights from LGW-DME from Spring 2013.
2 flights per day in each direction with what looks like turnarounds of over 1 hour in Moscow.
I think it's about time our low cost carriers moved in to the Russian market, at least so that fares can come down a bit on these routes!
1) Anything less than a 1-hour turnaround in Moscow would be a miracle.
2) It's one of the world's most expensive cities, so most of whatever traffic they pick up will be business rather than leisure. Typically a standard Russian tourist visa costs more than £100.
3) The Russian carriers on the route will compete strongly with the fares charged by easyJet and their overheads are significantly lower. (See post above)
Hardly the standard model for a LCC, but time will tell. I can imagine the groans amongst the crews when they find themselves rostered on that one!
2) It's one of the world's most expensive cities, so most of whatever traffic they pick up will be business rather than leisure. Typically a standard Russian tourist visa costs more than £100.
3) The Russian carriers on the route will compete strongly with the fares charged by easyJet and their overheads are significantly lower. (See post above)
Hardly the standard model for a LCC, but time will tell. I can imagine the groans amongst the crews when they find themselves rostered on that one!
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Surely the round trip is no more than a holiday charter from the UK to Greece/Turkey and back.
Yes Russian turnrounds can be long, but they do seem to have quite a bit to do. Sometimes you wonder what, but it's not as if the team are laying around. Don't forget that for several months of the year you maybe need to de-ice (which the Russians are normally quite efficient about) on departure.
I understand the joint agreement with Transaero is something that is fixed in the air service agreement between the two countries, and is a hangover from BMI days. Likewise BA still has some historic relationship with Aeroflot.
If the Easy cabin crew are on commission for duty-free sales of alcohol, then stock up on everything well beforehand and you will have NO difficulty finding volunteers for the trips !
Yes Russian turnrounds can be long, but they do seem to have quite a bit to do. Sometimes you wonder what, but it's not as if the team are laying around. Don't forget that for several months of the year you maybe need to de-ice (which the Russians are normally quite efficient about) on departure.
I understand the joint agreement with Transaero is something that is fixed in the air service agreement between the two countries, and is a hangover from BMI days. Likewise BA still has some historic relationship with Aeroflot.
If the Easy cabin crew are on commission for duty-free sales of alcohol, then stock up on everything well beforehand and you will have NO difficulty finding volunteers for the trips !
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We Western Europeans tend to think of 'us' as passengers. Wrong! Think of Russians coming to Western Europe. Not only business pax, be sure.
Assuming Gatwick-Moscow is a success, what are the rules governing who can fly and at what weekly frequency either from London to St Petersburg, or from Manchester / Edinburgh to Russian airports ?
We Western Europeans tend to think of 'us' as passengers. Wrong! Think of Russians coming to Western Europe. Not only business pax, be sure.
UK Visa Information - Russia - Home Page
Given that the average Russian earns, at best, £1000 per month I can't them queueing up to come to the UK. They'll save their money to go to Turkey or Egypt where they have guaranteed sun! However, the tie-up with Transaero might allow group bookings. The internet is not that widespread in Russian homes.
davidjohnson6:
I believe Aeroflot will begin operating a MAN-DME service from March 2013.
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EZY STN...
Stansted getting a 320 and adding new routes to SOF RAK and SSH.
320 will be a swap for a 319, and an additional 319 being taken out of the base, AMS and BCN being withdrawn.
I think AMS and BCN already news...
320 will be a swap for a 319, and an additional 319 being taken out of the base, AMS and BCN being withdrawn.
I think AMS and BCN already news...