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Ref flyBe..
MME-BHD may one day happen, but I'd guess you are far more likely to see BE at DTV in the guise of an extension to the current deal that they have with the Channel Isles tour operator to do a weekend MME-JER next summer. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that I suspect the only reason this didn't happen for 2009 (unlike virtually every other UK regional airport) was that no-one knew whether or not flyGlobespan would actually be operating from DTV or not until quite late.
We can only hope that if the MME-JER is indeed reinstated that it might provide a useful local connection with flyBe in the hope that they might be prepared to consider also MME-BHD later.
MME-BHD may one day happen, but I'd guess you are far more likely to see BE at DTV in the guise of an extension to the current deal that they have with the Channel Isles tour operator to do a weekend MME-JER next summer. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that I suspect the only reason this didn't happen for 2009 (unlike virtually every other UK regional airport) was that no-one knew whether or not flyGlobespan would actually be operating from DTV or not until quite late.
We can only hope that if the MME-JER is indeed reinstated that it might provide a useful local connection with flyBe in the hope that they might be prepared to consider also MME-BHD later.
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I don't have anything to back this up but I'm pretty sure it worked for bmibaby with Boeing 737s, in terms of loads if not yields, so a Dash 8 should be no problem. I guess that theory applies to a lot of potential routes though.
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Sorry Matt but there is no synergy (now that's a useless modern word ) between Teesside's major industries and Belfast. Therefore not enough business travel to make even one flight a week worthwhile.
I think you are missing the point anyway, it's mass transportation Teesside needs not a single niche carrier. 30 niche carriers possibly but not just one.
I think you are missing the point anyway, it's mass transportation Teesside needs not a single niche carrier. 30 niche carriers possibly but not just one.
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Skyman my point is :- not everyone wanting to fly from Teesside is looking for a bargain bucket and spade flight, my reason for mentioning the class of travel class on this particular flight.
The choice and options of longer haul destinations has been seriously diminished now BMI have stopped flights to london from MME.
Your alternative for flying via AMS on KLM is poor given that a further change is then needed in the US if flying to MCO. It is possible to fly here direct from MAN.
The KLM seats are not flat beds, Virgin from MAN and BA from london are.
How does this knock MME stating that I am now having to make this my alternative route due to the loss of a service from the local airport?
Does it also not inform others of what I consider to be the next best alternative which as it also happens usually comes in at a better price than the KLM route and in a more comfortable cabin.
Oh and thanks for the support andrewmcharlton against this uncalled for attack. I am now questioning if I will bother posting here again as this forum comes across as very snappy to anyone who doesn't quite share the same patriotic views of MME as the apparent forum ring leaders.
The choice and options of longer haul destinations has been seriously diminished now BMI have stopped flights to london from MME.
Your alternative for flying via AMS on KLM is poor given that a further change is then needed in the US if flying to MCO. It is possible to fly here direct from MAN.
The KLM seats are not flat beds, Virgin from MAN and BA from london are.
How does this knock MME stating that I am now having to make this my alternative route due to the loss of a service from the local airport?
Does it also not inform others of what I consider to be the next best alternative which as it also happens usually comes in at a better price than the KLM route and in a more comfortable cabin.
Oh and thanks for the support andrewmcharlton against this uncalled for attack. I am now questioning if I will bother posting here again as this forum comes across as very snappy to anyone who doesn't quite share the same patriotic views of MME as the apparent forum ring leaders.
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DTVA advertising charter flights
Though not usually posting on Pprune i have monitored comment on DTVA for many years and have supported the airport since the early 80,s. I watched as the airport reached the dizzy heights of transatlantic charters in the late 80,s to the present very difficult times.
Late last year i remember a thread about Thomsonfly decision to withdraw from the ALC service at the end of April09. At the time i remember checking the TOM website and seeing flights available for Winter 09-10 but assumed they would be withdrawn.
If i remember correctly there have been TOM winter charters to ALC for years even when there was no based aircraft.
Today i checked the TOM website and the winter 09-10 Tuesday flights are still selling.
I may have missed comment on this already (if so apologies) but clearly an airport can not help market a flight if it doesnt exist. What i find incredible is that even today with very few services there is no mention anywhere on the DTVA website about the TOM winter charter series to ALC.
Why???? Any potential customer visiting their site will think there is no winter service when there is?
Late last year i remember a thread about Thomsonfly decision to withdraw from the ALC service at the end of April09. At the time i remember checking the TOM website and seeing flights available for Winter 09-10 but assumed they would be withdrawn.
If i remember correctly there have been TOM winter charters to ALC for years even when there was no based aircraft.
Today i checked the TOM website and the winter 09-10 Tuesday flights are still selling.
I may have missed comment on this already (if so apologies) but clearly an airport can not help market a flight if it doesnt exist. What i find incredible is that even today with very few services there is no mention anywhere on the DTVA website about the TOM winter charter series to ALC.
Why???? Any potential customer visiting their site will think there is no winter service when there is?
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For some unknown reason the winter timetables and flight guides have not yet been finalised. If your glass is half full it suggests additions to last year's miserly offerings. If your glass is half empty then...........?
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Just to keep this thread alive, the reason for a lack of Grouse flights this year is because Robert Miller's (owner of semi-resident Global Express N288Z) Gunnarside Estate, where all the passengers off the majority of the other visiting bizjets go, only has 1000 Grouse this year compared to 10000 last year.
Sorry, can't blame management for this one!!
Sorry, can't blame management for this one!!
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Routes 2009 started on Monday, does anyone know if our Management team has made the trip over to Beijing to try and attract new business? I'm guessing not since there's usually a press release appears on the airport website?
Managment team should be sent up to Mr Miller's place to replace the missing grouse. There's at least a couple of old birds that could be shot!
Might be a bit tough though!
Might be a bit tough though!
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Interestingly I quoted this 10:1 reduction statistic to a well connected colleague of mine who actively participates in such "sports", receiving an informed response that as far as he knew there was no significant reduction in Grouse numbers & absolutely astounded at the figures I quoted. Could it simply be that the grouse moor, like its neighboring airport has simply failed miserably this year
only has 1,000 Grouse this year compared to 10,000 last year
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This is what makes Teesside Airport unique. How many other airports in the world could point towards grouse as being one of the reasons for a downturn in passenger figures.
Eat your heart out Ryanair our excuses are better than your's.
Eat your heart out Ryanair our excuses are better than your's.