DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT - 5
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Do you actually have any constructive suggestions about how MME could attract new airline business for the benefit of the North East
On another tack I note the Aug 10 CAA data now published & good news is the AMS pax no.'s are up 1.2% at 9144.
Some one else may wish to comment further and no doubt take a pasting !
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I think airports like MME are ultimately more vulnerable to the economy, sandwiched as they between other bigger airports and not benefiting from huge local catchment areas. When the economy suffers they are the first to feel the pain and when the economy recovers they are the last to feel the benefit.
I would think that with a sustained period of economic growth, bigger airports will see passenger growth and competition returning which in turn will make some operators feel the heat and look at alternatives. MME is reasonably well placed to pick up some of this spill over from NCL and LBA. I don't think it will be quick and I don't think there will be a huge amount the management could do to make it happen quicker. I don't think it will going bust anytime soon either because airports generally don't. HUY broke even last year with less than 300,000 passengers. Manston is still going with a handful of flights
I would think that with a sustained period of economic growth, bigger airports will see passenger growth and competition returning which in turn will make some operators feel the heat and look at alternatives. MME is reasonably well placed to pick up some of this spill over from NCL and LBA. I don't think it will be quick and I don't think there will be a huge amount the management could do to make it happen quicker. I don't think it will going bust anytime soon either because airports generally don't. HUY broke even last year with less than 300,000 passengers. Manston is still going with a handful of flights
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New routes
Ok, maybe not going to add a huge number of pax but Newmarket have expanded their 'special departures' to include again Naples and Verona but also Sicily and Seville. Let's hope they're supported.
Having a look on the Newmarket website, I also see holidays to Ireland with Aer Lingus on several dates in May and June. They have the same flight codes and timings as the current Aer Lingus Regional MME-DUB so is this the first indications DUB flights are back for next summer?
Also, santa flights to Rovaniemi again with Thomson.
Having a look on the Newmarket website, I also see holidays to Ireland with Aer Lingus on several dates in May and June. They have the same flight codes and timings as the current Aer Lingus Regional MME-DUB so is this the first indications DUB flights are back for next summer?
Also, santa flights to Rovaniemi again with Thomson.
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Having a look on the Newmarket website, I also see holidays to Ireland with Aer Lingus on several dates in May and June. They have the same flight codes and timings as the current Aer Lingus Regional MME-DUB so is this the first indications DUB flights are back for next summer?
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One North East cuts
The list of cuts by regional development agency One North East has shown that around £1m for acquisition of land and improving infrastructure for future development around the airport has been axed
Not sure how this will affect DTV's plans but bit of bad news
Not sure how this will affect DTV's plans but bit of bad news
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I'd take an even more pragmatic view then as "One North East" itself is to be axed then unsure as to how it will effect development projects in the North East as a whole !
The list of cuts by regional development agency One North East has shown that around £1m for acquisition of land and improving infrastructure for future development around the airport has been axed
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Is this the start on the 1x weekly rotation to Tahiti over the winter?!!
Notice the EI operation is winding down for the end of the month already-any word on next Summer and a possible return?
Notice the EI operation is winding down for the end of the month already-any word on next Summer and a possible return?
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Notice the EI operation is winding down for the end of the month already-any word on next Summer and a possible return?
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How long has this Tahiti service being going?
Duuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !
Just think !! how could any A340 of any airline operate a LR service ex DTV off 2291 metres max, irrespective of the stupidity of the concept.
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I can't see why the thought of a Teesside Tahiti connection is ridiculous Skyman. After all Teessider's were visiting Tahiti in the 18th century.
Albeit by boats and Captain Cook had a bit of bad luck on Hawaii but that's the problem with travelling alone rather than with a charter company. ATOL soves a lot of problems.
I think another one is due shortly so watch the DTV Movements forum so you can travel down and see a real aeroplane.
Albeit by boats and Captain Cook had a bit of bad luck on Hawaii but that's the problem with travelling alone rather than with a charter company. ATOL soves a lot of problems.
I think another one is due shortly so watch the DTV Movements forum so you can travel down and see a real aeroplane.
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Takes a bit to make me smile, but you did it ! certainly food for thought.
As for seeing a real aeroplane, then I don't "spot" & thus not really my scene, I have however admired this airline when noticed on my many transits of LAX in recent years.
Takes a bit to make me smile, but you did it ! certainly food for thought.
As for seeing a real aeroplane, then I don't "spot" & thus not really my scene, I have however admired this airline when noticed on my many transits of LAX in recent years.
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Clutching at straws but given Easterns takeover of ASW could we see a summer NQY return next year - it's worked in the past although realise we are in very different times now to then! Also wondering what the strategy of VAS will be. It will also be interesting to see how Thomson work out this winter.