BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - BFS (Aldergrove)
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aer lingus pulled tomorrows flight BFS to LPA.... passengers flying from dub 24 hrs later.... does anyone have load factors for this route, as route also pulled from timetable for winter 11/12 having just launched for summer
They would have to reduce ACE or TFS to operate LPA during the winter.
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aer lingus pulled tomorrows flight BFS to LPA.... passengers flying from dub 24 hrs later.... does anyone have load factors for this route, as route also pulled from timetable for winter 11/12 having just launched for summer
I think part of the problem is that the route is totally new and was not publicised well in advance. A few years ago LS launched four routes to LPA with very little notice, operated by large (233 seat I think) aircraft which then flew nearly empty for 6 months. They withdrew from LPA altogether after those 6 months and have only recently tentatively returned.
I do believe there is a big pent up demand for this route in Northern Ireland as the TOM/TCX flights from BFS to LPA are always full when they operate. EI as a scheduled airline just need to give passengers more notice of new routes.
If PAX wanted to fly from DUB they would take FR at a fraction of the price and if FR ever return to BHD (if they ever extend the runway) or BFS they will kill EI dead in the water anyway
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On Sunday my partner dropped me off at BFS and had to pay £1 for the privilege. The only difference between that bit of road and any other was the barriers erected purely to enforce the £1 charge. No actual "service" was received in return for the £1.
What the
is going on? Has the madness that has enmeshed itself in every walk of life on the mainland finally crossed the water to Northern Ireland as well?
What the
is going on? Has the madness that has enmeshed itself in every walk of life on the mainland finally crossed the water to Northern Ireland as well?
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It is just not possible to change the DUB departures to LPA to match BFS ones this late into the season.
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On Sunday my partner dropped me off at BFS and had to pay £1 for the privilege. The only difference between that bit of road and any other was the barriers erected purely to enforce the £1 charge. No actual "service" was received in return for the £1.
What the
is going on? Has the madness that has enmeshed itself in every walk of life on the mainland finally crossed the water to Northern Ireland as well?
What the
is going on? Has the madness that has enmeshed itself in every walk of life on the mainland finally crossed the water to Northern Ireland as well?
If £1 breaks the bank for you, then do what quite a few people do, stop randomly on the road and let people get out.. theres no enforcement in place to stop it from being done.. just causes great annoyance for those who get stuck behind you.. there is a bit of a grace period in the Long Stay carpark, simply drive into it, get a ticket, let your passengers out then go back out for no fee, only a 3 minute walk from the terminal.
welcome to the real world of making money
as for BFS-LPA, i think for the last 2 weeks its also operated from DUB, getting this close to summer loads should be increasing, i wonder is it to do with crew problems, as BFS is regulary staffed by pilots from DUB..
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BA 4507 Naples 13:30
??????
does anyone have a clue what this flight is for????
is it something to do with the PM
??????
does anyone have a clue what this flight is for????
is it something to do with the PM
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i hope its flights to US or canada, we really need some long haul flights,
or is it maybe the aer lingus regional anouncement that has been rumoured on here for a while
fngers crossed
or is it maybe the aer lingus regional anouncement that has been rumoured on here for a while
fngers crossed
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Bmibaby diverted to BFS today from BHD with flaps issues, currently sitting on stand 9.
Rankins is now closed and will re-open in around 2 weeks remoddled, next up is apparently Boots, although have heard it may stay the way it is for awhile. Airports finally looking quite nice.
Rankins is now closed and will re-open in around 2 weeks remoddled, next up is apparently Boots, although have heard it may stay the way it is for awhile. Airports finally looking quite nice.
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Date set fot APD inquiry
The impact of Air Passenger Duty is to be investigated by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
A short inquiry will look at how Air Passenger Duty (APD) affects individuals, airports and airlines, businesses and tourism in Northern Ireland.
The inquiry will also look to contrast the UK rate of APD to the low rate in force in the Republic of Ireland.
The Committee will hold its first public evidence session on the inquiry at Parliament Buildings, Stormont on June 21.
A review of APD is currently out for consultation by the Treasury.
The Consumer Council says the tax should be scrapped because of Northern Ireland's dependence on flight connections to Britain.
Antoinette McKeown, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council said: "We are pleased the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is focusing on a key issue for Northern Ireland consumers.
"The Consumer Council has been clear in demonstrating the impact APD is having on NI passengers.
"Northern Ireland's geographic location means consumers are more reliant on air travel compared to their counterparts in Great Britain.
"Increasing rates of APD for Northern Ireland airports could put at risk the connectivity and routes available from NI airports.
Ms McKeown concluded saying: "It is reassuring to see the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee recognising the need to investigate the issue of APD further."
UTV News - Date set for air tax inquiry
A short inquiry will look at how Air Passenger Duty (APD) affects individuals, airports and airlines, businesses and tourism in Northern Ireland.
The inquiry will also look to contrast the UK rate of APD to the low rate in force in the Republic of Ireland.
The Committee will hold its first public evidence session on the inquiry at Parliament Buildings, Stormont on June 21.
A review of APD is currently out for consultation by the Treasury.
The Consumer Council says the tax should be scrapped because of Northern Ireland's dependence on flight connections to Britain.
Antoinette McKeown, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council said: "We are pleased the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is focusing on a key issue for Northern Ireland consumers.
"The Consumer Council has been clear in demonstrating the impact APD is having on NI passengers.
"Northern Ireland's geographic location means consumers are more reliant on air travel compared to their counterparts in Great Britain.
"Increasing rates of APD for Northern Ireland airports could put at risk the connectivity and routes available from NI airports.
Ms McKeown concluded saying: "It is reassuring to see the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee recognising the need to investigate the issue of APD further."
UTV News - Date set for air tax inquiry
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Airports finally looking quite nice ....... For a cow shed !
I think its quite obvious that setting the APD for a country that is isolated from the mainland UK and has a neighbouring country that can offer airlines much cheaper rates is putting us at a disadvantage...
Also for those interested the 6th based airbus arrives this month for EZY
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The APD tax is certainly a disadvantage, being the only region of the UK with a land border with another European legal jurisdiction.
Bit off the subject but similar vein, one interesting thing I found out recently and may be of concern for those who frequently fly from DUB. Travel insurance purchased from UK suppliers do not on the whole cover missed departure except from a UK departure point. So if your car breaks down, or something happens on the way to BHD/BFS/LDY and you miss your flight, you will be covered. But if the same thing happens on the way to Dublin, generally you wont be. Aviva in Northern Ireland tried to get this changed for their Northern Irish policy holders, but was not granted. Would seem most UK insurers are the same!!!
Bit off the subject but similar vein, one interesting thing I found out recently and may be of concern for those who frequently fly from DUB. Travel insurance purchased from UK suppliers do not on the whole cover missed departure except from a UK departure point. So if your car breaks down, or something happens on the way to BHD/BFS/LDY and you miss your flight, you will be covered. But if the same thing happens on the way to Dublin, generally you wont be. Aviva in Northern Ireland tried to get this changed for their Northern Irish policy holders, but was not granted. Would seem most UK insurers are the same!!!