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I'm pretty sure it is the North terminal they are moving to and I can't see all of the U2 management with their Hertfordfordshire homes moving to LGW. They're not going to commute accross London every day.
There's really no reason for the HQ to be located on expensive airport land anyway. A trading estate in Milton Keynes would be far more likely than moving to LGW.
There's really no reason for the HQ to be located on expensive airport land anyway. A trading estate in Milton Keynes would be far more likely than moving to LGW.
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It won't happen. There are several LTN based carriers where LTN isn't one if their larger bases. I suspect that this rumour stems from the brand new training centre that has just opened in LGW. Of course, training facilities are very different from HQ's.
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It will be over a gradual 10 year period. Gatwick want secure a large airline for when the third runway at Heathrow goes ahead (Decision made but won't be publicised until some time after the elections). Gatwick will offer cheaper land for the HQ to be built on, as well as airport fee reductions. In return, Easy Jet will keep Gatwick as their main hub for years to come and will not operate and "major" operations from Heathrow.
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Your rumour is simply that... The easyJet HQ or hangar 89 as it is officially known was secured as part of Luton being classed as an economic regeneration zone which helped secure big discounts in land/taxes. Several sites around Luton were considered.
If and when the time comes that the HQ is too small in size or the land is needed within the CTA at Luton then easyJet will move to another site within the surrounding area. The other option that was considered to H89 when easyLand became to small was a large industrial unit next to Luton Parkway station that is now home of the printing site for Express newspapers.
Land around West Sussex is more expensive than up in Bedfordshire. easyJet had the option of taking on The Beehive when it took over GB Airways and did not. Of course there are some functions already at Gatwick and some functions will grow there but an airline's hq has no need to be at it's biggest hub... Ryanair's, Flybe, Thomson, Monarch, Wizzair seem to agree with this idea.
The whole idea of easyJet supporting Heathrow's expansion is to protect it's slots and market share at Gatwick. If a third runway is built at Gatwick then easyJet are the biggest losers with increased competition and the value of their slots diminish. If Heathrow is the winner then easyJet protects its position as number 1 in Gatwick and gets to cherry pick routes at Heathrow probably with flights in from other bases.
Your rumour is simply that... The easyJet HQ or hangar 89 as it is officially known was secured as part of Luton being classed as an economic regeneration zone which helped secure big discounts in land/taxes. Several sites around Luton were considered.
If and when the time comes that the HQ is too small in size or the land is needed within the CTA at Luton then easyJet will move to another site within the surrounding area. The other option that was considered to H89 when easyLand became to small was a large industrial unit next to Luton Parkway station that is now home of the printing site for Express newspapers.
Land around West Sussex is more expensive than up in Bedfordshire. easyJet had the option of taking on The Beehive when it took over GB Airways and did not. Of course there are some functions already at Gatwick and some functions will grow there but an airline's hq has no need to be at it's biggest hub... Ryanair's, Flybe, Thomson, Monarch, Wizzair seem to agree with this idea.
The whole idea of easyJet supporting Heathrow's expansion is to protect it's slots and market share at Gatwick. If a third runway is built at Gatwick then easyJet are the biggest losers with increased competition and the value of their slots diminish. If Heathrow is the winner then easyJet protects its position as number 1 in Gatwick and gets to cherry pick routes at Heathrow probably with flights in from other bases.
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Aer Ryan - sorry but Gatwick will not get a second runway or Heathrow a third, they will not be given the go-ahead especially in the present political climate. If the SNP hold the balance of power - more than likely - or even the Lib Dems -after the general election I do not think building a third runway in the south east of England will be one of their main priorities. I was around when Gatwick opened in the 1950s and some 60 years later it is still not operating to full capacity.
Plus I also believe ´´Boris Island´´ is a non-starter.
Plus I also believe ´´Boris Island´´ is a non-starter.
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New runways
I guess it all depends who sits in number 10 and with who's support.
Its worth remembering that Labour planned to go ahead with a new LHR runway had they been re-elected in 2010 given that its likely they (Labour) would require SNP support to Govern I can't see that the SNP would block a new runway at either LGW/LHR or both.
It would be more difficult for a Tory/Liberal alliance for sure.
Its worth remembering that Labour planned to go ahead with a new LHR runway had they been re-elected in 2010 given that its likely they (Labour) would require SNP support to Govern I can't see that the SNP would block a new runway at either LGW/LHR or both.
It would be more difficult for a Tory/Liberal alliance for sure.
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I can see it happening when easyJet take over almost all of the South Terminal.
I'm pretty sure it is the North terminal they are moving to and I can't see all of the U2 management with their Hertfordfordshire homes moving to LGW. They're not going to commute accross London every day.
Gatwick want secure a large airline for when the third runway at Heathrow goes ahead (Decision made but won't be publicised until some time after the elections).
Gatwick will offer cheaper land for the HQ to be built on, as well as airport fee reductions. In return, Easy Jet will keep Gatwick as their main hub for years to come and will not operate and "major" operations from Heathrow.
The whole idea of easyJet supporting Heathrow's expansion is to protect it's slots and market share at Gatwick. If a third runway is built at Gatwick then easyJet are the biggest losers with increased competition and the value of their slots diminish. If Heathrow is the winner then easyJet protects its position as number 1 in Gatwick and gets to cherry pick routes at Heathrow probably with flights in from other bases.
All speculation of course.
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Might be the case that they eventually consolidate their 4 London bases to just 2 with Luton being their northern base.
They don't seem to be showing much interest in Stansted with gradual cut backs these days and Southend seems to be causing them operational difficulties on a to regular bases cause by either fog, a short runway meaning extra fuel stops or Southend not being open for easyjet operations 24/7 so late arrivals often get diverted.
They don't seem to be showing much interest in Stansted with gradual cut backs these days and Southend seems to be causing them operational difficulties on a to regular bases cause by either fog, a short runway meaning extra fuel stops or Southend not being open for easyjet operations 24/7 so late arrivals often get diverted.
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It's easy to overstate the SEN 'problems' as the CAA stats show that in 2014 there were 12 inbound ATMs diverted from SEN, not all of which would be easyJet flights. Not really "operational difficulties on a too regular basis ...." I would suggest.
Equally, late arrivals do not "often get diverted" because nowadays Cat 6 fire cover is available H24 on 30 minutes notice and, as you know, SEN is promulgated H24 in all other respects.
SEN does have its limitations but they need to be kept in proportion I feel.
It's easy to overstate the SEN 'problems' as the CAA stats show that in 2014 there were 12 inbound ATMs diverted from SEN, not all of which would be easyJet flights. Not really "operational difficulties on a too regular basis ...." I would suggest.
Equally, late arrivals do not "often get diverted" because nowadays Cat 6 fire cover is available H24 on 30 minutes notice and, as you know, SEN is promulgated H24 in all other respects.
SEN does have its limitations but they need to be kept in proportion I feel.
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They use this mob in FUE..last month they sent the pax down the bridge,as far as the cord across, but no one with them..Cabin crew had to come up the bridge to see where we were, then had to get the despatcher to come and release the pax for boarding..that was after the 1 hour wait to get through a bag drop 
...didn`t get a tug organised resulting in the flight crew having to get one organised via Luton Ops..result...slot missed..long wait
They make the others look professional
...didn`t get a tug organised resulting in the flight crew having to get one organised via Luton Ops..result...slot missed..long waitThey make the others look professional
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I'm afraid that when it comes to Ground handling, Easyjet get what they pay for - i.e very little. So don't expect a Rolls-Royce service until EZY are prepared to pay the going rate for Ground handling.