DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT - 5
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Is this a first HD? wrong and an apology. It must be the glare from the snow.
Seriously though I am glad that someone has been to Poundland and bought their stock of deicer to keep you open. Long may it continue and may you have many diversions to keep you from your sandwiches and left over christmas cake.
Seriously though I am glad that someone has been to Poundland and bought their stock of deicer to keep you open. Long may it continue and may you have many diversions to keep you from your sandwiches and left over christmas cake.
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Cheeky sod Paarmo lol!!
If I find out info I have provided is not accurate I am first to hold my hands up *rolls eyes*
(and no Christmas cake left, it's L-O-N-G gone!!)
The lads are still out on the runway doing a grand job it has to be said...they haven't stopped since the 1st and those vehicles aren't the most comfortable; no heating/beaded seat covers/radios/iPod docks/etc!!
-HD-
If I find out info I have provided is not accurate I am first to hold my hands up *rolls eyes*
(and no Christmas cake left, it's L-O-N-G gone!!)The lads are still out on the runway doing a grand job it has to be said...they haven't stopped since the 1st and those vehicles aren't the most comfortable; no heating/beaded seat covers/radios/iPod docks/etc!!
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I agree that they are doing a good job HD and have seen the pictures in the local paper of them using agricultural tractors to clear the runway etc.However, it would appear that no one management wise seemed to have a great deal of interest in clearing the runways in the early days of the big freeze and the runway clearers are being paid to do the job. After all there is no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing. ( Ducks head awaiting incoming )
Kerry was effusive in her praise for the staff but perhaps it was in great part to thank them for saving her job yet again.If the local press had not become involved I think that you would have been still closed now. Perhaps tinternet has it's positive uses after all.
Kerry was effusive in her praise for the staff but perhaps it was in great part to thank them for saving her job yet again.If the local press had not become involved I think that you would have been still closed now. Perhaps tinternet has it's positive uses after all.
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Kerry was effusive in her praise for the staff
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Could we ever see Aer Lingus doing Mme - Dub/Ork/Bhd/Shn Now Theyre Merging with Aer Arann?
Atr 72/42s would be ideal for these routes
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Atr 72/42s would be ideal for these routes
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Folks from Norwich wouldn't need a cruise as they have webbed hands and feet don't they?
Seriously, hope that EI and RE merger / collaboration brings in a new rotation or two to DUB.
Seriously, hope that EI and RE merger / collaboration brings in a new rotation or two to DUB.
Don't think the Aer Lingus/Aer Arann thing is actually a merger, but a code sharing agreement (or re-arranging the deck-chairs on the Titanic...). nyway, DTVA could fit into the model.
From the Irish Times:
From the Irish Times:
AER LINGUS and Aer Arann are in advanced talks about a commercial alliance that would see them operate joint flights from provincial UK cities to Dublin and Cork. But this will not involve Aer Lingus taking an equity stake in its rival.
It is understood that Aer Arann would operate feeder services on behalf of Aer Lingus from certain UK cities to its main Irish bases at Dublin and Cork. This is a form of code sharing that is common in the airline industry.
Passengers flying into Ireland with Aer Arann would also be able to connect with Aer Lingus services to either the United States or continental Europe. The two airlines already operate a similar code sharing agreement on the Cork to Dublin route.
It is understood that Aer Arann would operate feeder services on behalf of Aer Lingus from certain UK cities to its main Irish bases at Dublin and Cork. This is a form of code sharing that is common in the airline industry.
Passengers flying into Ireland with Aer Arann would also be able to connect with Aer Lingus services to either the United States or continental Europe. The two airlines already operate a similar code sharing agreement on the Cork to Dublin route.
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Aer Arann
I've said for a long time that their fleet would suit DTV's needs as there is undoubtedly a demand for a DUB service, just not 189 pax a day need.
However, without wanting to sound a defeatist, surely the usual suspects of NCL and LBA would be ahead in the queue, even with a regular FR service which, of course, doesn't offer the connections very easily.
Also, DTV and Peel will not want to damage the KLM relationship by attracting another service with european and long haul connections.
However, without wanting to sound a defeatist, surely the usual suspects of NCL and LBA would be ahead in the queue, even with a regular FR service which, of course, doesn't offer the connections very easily.
Also, DTV and Peel will not want to damage the KLM relationship by attracting another service with european and long haul connections.
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Also, DTV and Peel will not want to damage the KLM relationship by attracting another service with european and long haul connections.
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Yes but this is DTV we're talking about! Remember the agreement with bmi regarding ringfencing all jet services to London? Which then led to the ill fated short lived romance with bmibaby?
Don't get me wrong, I would love to see and Aer Arann service to DUB (is there really that much of a demand for ORK?) as, after all, BLK have one and got theirs the day after FR pulled their BLK-DUB service but I just know somehow DTV will miss out if the talked about interline services happen.
Also, read somewhere that Robin Hood were 'in advance talks' with an international carrier to provide a daily service to DUB with onward connections.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to see and Aer Arann service to DUB (is there really that much of a demand for ORK?) as, after all, BLK have one and got theirs the day after FR pulled their BLK-DUB service but I just know somehow DTV will miss out if the talked about interline services happen.
Also, read somewhere that Robin Hood were 'in advance talks' with an international carrier to provide a daily service to DUB with onward connections.
DTV The Future
Most of you(r) readers are fully aware there is a big staff meeting(s) forecast for the next couple of weeks.
Items To be discussed...who knows??
All I would like to say is god(sic) luck to you all..you all are professional and dedictated employees who deserve all the good fortune that comes your way.
Fingers crossed that Peel take a step back..and dont make decisions that they regret in the future.Times will change and you have a great infrastucture just waiting for the right decisions.
Sorry if a bit dramatic.!!
Items To be discussed...who knows??
All I would like to say is god(sic) luck to you all..you all are professional and dedictated employees who deserve all the good fortune that comes your way.
Fingers crossed that Peel take a step back..and dont make decisions that they regret in the future.Times will change and you have a great infrastucture just waiting for the right decisions.
Sorry if a bit dramatic.!!
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There is apparantly a "business review results meeting" scheduled for Wednesday morning, assume this is what you're talking about? Either way, I'll add my good luck to all the employees as well.
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Business review meeting!
If that is what the meeting can be called!
ATC have been dealt another blow at the airport, details are vague at the moment, but the cuts that I have heard about are an insult to the hard working and may I say very loyal staff of the ATC unit at MME. They are carrying the can for the poor performance of Kerry, Hugh and the whole of the Peel operations at the airport.
Cutting staff will only lead to saftey issues, reduce opening hours and restrict oppurtunities for expansion if and when they come along.
I hope that the press, local govenment (who still own 25% of the airport) and MPs find out as quick as possible.
PEEL, Kerry, Hugh and the managment you are DISPICABLE and obviously can't run the place please get out NOW, its bad enough you have ruined peoples lives before now your doing it again.
ATC have been dealt another blow at the airport, details are vague at the moment, but the cuts that I have heard about are an insult to the hard working and may I say very loyal staff of the ATC unit at MME. They are carrying the can for the poor performance of Kerry, Hugh and the whole of the Peel operations at the airport.
Cutting staff will only lead to saftey issues, reduce opening hours and restrict oppurtunities for expansion if and when they come along.
I hope that the press, local govenment (who still own 25% of the airport) and MPs find out as quick as possible.
PEEL, Kerry, Hugh and the managment you are DISPICABLE and obviously can't run the place please get out NOW, its bad enough you have ruined peoples lives before now your doing it again.
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Onion, getting a bit personal there n'est pas?
Just so I am clear everything is the fault of the Ops Team and they have ruined peoples lives?
Tad strong? I'm sure they are accountable for many things but a global economic meltdown is probably a bit much. For that one I am happy to blame our illustrious leader and fellow merchant bankers.
Just so I am clear everything is the fault of the Ops Team and they have ruined peoples lives?
Tad strong? I'm sure they are accountable for many things but a global economic meltdown is probably a bit much. For that one I am happy to blame our illustrious leader and fellow merchant bankers.
Durham Tees Valley airport to cut 32 jobs
From the BBC website
Durham Tees Valley Airport is cutting staff and operating hours because of the economic downturn. Peel Group Holdings, which owns the airport near Darlington, said the moves were needed to "create financial stability" in tough economic times. The company said up to 32 posts would go with the remaining 143 staff being trained to do additional jobs. A review of airport operations will also see the development of a "premium terminal" for business passengers. Director Kerry Quinn said the airport continued to have a viable future, but had to become "better and smarter."
'Difficult period'
She said: "Every aspect of air travel has been hit by the economic crisis and we have to look at how best we can respond to the greatly changed world in which we are now operating. Regrettably, creating financial stability in the current economic situation does mean reducing our overall staff numbers, together with the introduction of greater flexibility through multi-skilling. We do appreciate this will be a difficult period for our staff and we are fully committed to full consultation with them and their representative trade unions in order to ensure that the measures we feel we have to take are dealt with as fairly and sensitively as possible."
Talks with unions at the airport are ongoing.
Over the past three years a number of operators have axed or reduced flights out of the airport. Ryanair are among those who have cut routes from Durham Tees and BMI Baby withdrew entirely. But Ms Quinn said the airport had recently been bolstered by news of new services to Southampton, Jersey and Turkey.
'Difficult period'
She said: "Every aspect of air travel has been hit by the economic crisis and we have to look at how best we can respond to the greatly changed world in which we are now operating. Regrettably, creating financial stability in the current economic situation does mean reducing our overall staff numbers, together with the introduction of greater flexibility through multi-skilling. We do appreciate this will be a difficult period for our staff and we are fully committed to full consultation with them and their representative trade unions in order to ensure that the measures we feel we have to take are dealt with as fairly and sensitively as possible."
Talks with unions at the airport are ongoing.
Over the past three years a number of operators have axed or reduced flights out of the airport. Ryanair are among those who have cut routes from Durham Tees and BMI Baby withdrew entirely. But Ms Quinn said the airport had recently been bolstered by news of new services to Southampton, Jersey and Turkey.
More detail (and a different spin...) from the Northern Echo - my underlining.
AMBITIOUS proposals which will see Durham Tees Valley Airport move to a unique ‘twin terminal’ operation have been revealed today. The plans — which will see the terminal building divided in a ‘premium’ area targeted at scheduled services and business travellers and another area which will handle holiday charter and ‘low cost’ services — are part of a wholesale business review designed to ensure that the airport is able to respond to the current economic situation and be in a position to secure its long-term future.
Airport Director Kerry Quinn stressed that the new-look airport had been developed following detailed discussions with airlines and was already delivering results—highlighted by Eastern Airways’ recently-introduced service to Southampton.
"The good news is expected to continue in the near future, with talks ongoing with other airlines about new business opportunities at the airport," a spokesman said.
Airport chiefs believe that the changes will help deliver a significant increase in passenger numbers in the coming year.
As well as the new scheduled services it has already been announced that next summer will see new flights to Jersey and additional flights to Turkey.
Ms Quinn said: “All the feedback we have received on the plans from our airline partners and customers has been resoundingly positive. There is a clear need for a local, convenient and passenger-friendly airport serving the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire. That has always been the philosophy at Durham Tees Valley — and it will be strengthened by the changes we are making as a result of this major business review. We will be able to offer a year-round service in our ‘premium’ area, providing the quality of service which scheduled service passengers—especially business travellers—now expect, such as dedicated lounge facilities, speedy security lanes and wi-fi internet access. The other ‘leisure’ area will be brought into operation to meet the peak holiday periods, again with the right range of services for that market, aimed at making people’s experience as stress-free and relaxed as possible. We have also decided that it makes economic and operational sense to reduce our normal operating hours from 4am to 10pm, whilst retaining the flexibility to handle aircraft outside those hours if required.”
The proposals by the Peel Airports Group announced today also involves changes in workforce levels, working arrangements and terms and conditions and the airport has begun consultations with staff and trade unions.
Ms Quinn said: “Every aspect of air travel has been hit by the economic crisis and we have to look at how best we can respond to the greatly changed world in which we are now operating, at the same time as ensuring that we are in a position to exploit all possible opportunities for the future. We cannot escape the fact that, in order to make this concept viable, we need to do things better and smarter — and inevitably that has to mean changes for our workforce. Regrettably, creating financial stability in the current economic situation does mean reducing our overall staff numbers and modernising all aspects of the operation, including looking at those services we can best deliver ‘in house’ and those which are best outsourced, together with the introduction of greater flexibility through multi-skilling. We do appreciate that this will be a difficult period for our staff and we are fully committed to full consultation with them and their representative trade unions in order to ensure that the measures we feel we have to take are dealt with as fairly and sensitively as possible. Implementing change is never easy, but we firmly believe the proposals we have announced today provide the best way forward to ensure that the airport has a sound future and can continue to make a valuable contribution to our local economy.”
The proposals involve potentially up to 32 job losses — meaning future staffing at the airport would total 143 — and the introduction of ‘multi skilling’ in a number of areas.
In addition cleaning services and services for passengers with reduced mobility — currently provided by outside contractors — potentially will be undertaken by the airport’s staff, while fire and engineering operations could be potentially outsourced.
Managers from the airport have met with full time trade union officials from the GMB, who have agreed to work in partnership with the business to secure a sustainable future for the airport.
Airport Director Kerry Quinn stressed that the new-look airport had been developed following detailed discussions with airlines and was already delivering results—highlighted by Eastern Airways’ recently-introduced service to Southampton.
"The good news is expected to continue in the near future, with talks ongoing with other airlines about new business opportunities at the airport," a spokesman said.
Airport chiefs believe that the changes will help deliver a significant increase in passenger numbers in the coming year.
As well as the new scheduled services it has already been announced that next summer will see new flights to Jersey and additional flights to Turkey.
Ms Quinn said: “All the feedback we have received on the plans from our airline partners and customers has been resoundingly positive. There is a clear need for a local, convenient and passenger-friendly airport serving the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire. That has always been the philosophy at Durham Tees Valley — and it will be strengthened by the changes we are making as a result of this major business review. We will be able to offer a year-round service in our ‘premium’ area, providing the quality of service which scheduled service passengers—especially business travellers—now expect, such as dedicated lounge facilities, speedy security lanes and wi-fi internet access. The other ‘leisure’ area will be brought into operation to meet the peak holiday periods, again with the right range of services for that market, aimed at making people’s experience as stress-free and relaxed as possible. We have also decided that it makes economic and operational sense to reduce our normal operating hours from 4am to 10pm, whilst retaining the flexibility to handle aircraft outside those hours if required.”
The proposals by the Peel Airports Group announced today also involves changes in workforce levels, working arrangements and terms and conditions and the airport has begun consultations with staff and trade unions.
Ms Quinn said: “Every aspect of air travel has been hit by the economic crisis and we have to look at how best we can respond to the greatly changed world in which we are now operating, at the same time as ensuring that we are in a position to exploit all possible opportunities for the future. We cannot escape the fact that, in order to make this concept viable, we need to do things better and smarter — and inevitably that has to mean changes for our workforce. Regrettably, creating financial stability in the current economic situation does mean reducing our overall staff numbers and modernising all aspects of the operation, including looking at those services we can best deliver ‘in house’ and those which are best outsourced, together with the introduction of greater flexibility through multi-skilling. We do appreciate that this will be a difficult period for our staff and we are fully committed to full consultation with them and their representative trade unions in order to ensure that the measures we feel we have to take are dealt with as fairly and sensitively as possible. Implementing change is never easy, but we firmly believe the proposals we have announced today provide the best way forward to ensure that the airport has a sound future and can continue to make a valuable contribution to our local economy.”
The proposals involve potentially up to 32 job losses — meaning future staffing at the airport would total 143 — and the introduction of ‘multi skilling’ in a number of areas.
In addition cleaning services and services for passengers with reduced mobility — currently provided by outside contractors — potentially will be undertaken by the airport’s staff, while fire and engineering operations could be potentially outsourced.
Managers from the airport have met with full time trade union officials from the GMB, who have agreed to work in partnership with the business to secure a sustainable future for the airport.
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andrewmcharlton my post wasn't talking about the economic climate, it was referring to the managments dirty tactics in removing people from their jobs at the airport! The post was directed towards te managment and they know what they have done! The facts are that they have ruined lives and have put people in very difficult positions!