BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - BFS (Aldergrove)
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Hi Danny,
Yeah Aer Lingus had drop in Pax but nonetheless a great result, given that Bmi had 15% drop and the gap is closing significantly between the traffic levels of both carriers between LHR and Belfast. Some days bmi has had less seats over the summer than EI with 145s operating. In addition, it seems to me that 6 daily each way is the BHD LHR frequency, seems to be airbus equipment in the main...
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Yeah Aer Lingus had drop in Pax but nonetheless a great result, given that Bmi had 15% drop and the gap is closing significantly between the traffic levels of both carriers between LHR and Belfast. Some days bmi has had less seats over the summer than EI with 145s operating. In addition, it seems to me that 6 daily each way is the BHD LHR frequency, seems to be airbus equipment in the main...
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Im not knocking the fact EI had a drop in pax. I think they are a great company and are doing really well at Belfast and have given BD a run for their money on the LHR market. I used to work for them at JFK and would never knock them, was simply pointing out the figures. I know I will fly with them any day over BD even on price, just because I am loyal to them even though BD offer free luggage etc but with my EI flights i can collect my BA miles and still use them towards EI flights.
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Aer Lingus Summer 2012
LHR - 3 daily (4 daily this summer)
ALC - 2 weekly (3 weekly this summer)
AGP - 6 weekly (daily this summer)
FAO - 4 weekly (5 weekly this summer)
ACE - 2 weekly (3 weekly this summer)
TFS - 2 weekly (no change)
FCO - Not on Sale yet
BCN - Not on Sale yet
Aircraft 1:
FAO - 07.00 - 13.40 (Mon, Thur, Fri, Sun)
ALC - 06.00 - 12.45 (Tue, Sat)
AGP - 15.30 - 22.30 (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sun)
ACE - 14.30 - 00.00 (Tues)
TFS - 14.30 - 00.10 (Sat)
(Wednesday morning free until 15.30)
Aircraft 2:
LHR - 07.15 - 10.45 (daily)
LHR - 13.20 - 16.45 (daily)
LHR - 17.20 - 20.35 (daily)
Aircraft 3:
AGP - 07.20 - 14.25 (Sat)
ACE - 15.40 - 01.10 (Sat)
TFS - 14.30 - 00.10 (Wed)
Bmibaby and Jet 2 increasing ALC seem to be having an effect and EI dropping LHR back to 3 daily. 4 daily was on sale until recently. EI have not added LHR from DUB, ORK or SNN.
There will need to be a new route if LPA is axed.
ALC - 2 weekly (3 weekly this summer)
AGP - 6 weekly (daily this summer)
FAO - 4 weekly (5 weekly this summer)
ACE - 2 weekly (3 weekly this summer)
TFS - 2 weekly (no change)
FCO - Not on Sale yet
BCN - Not on Sale yet
Aircraft 1:
FAO - 07.00 - 13.40 (Mon, Thur, Fri, Sun)
ALC - 06.00 - 12.45 (Tue, Sat)
AGP - 15.30 - 22.30 (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sun)
ACE - 14.30 - 00.00 (Tues)
TFS - 14.30 - 00.10 (Sat)
(Wednesday morning free until 15.30)
Aircraft 2:
LHR - 07.15 - 10.45 (daily)
LHR - 13.20 - 16.45 (daily)
LHR - 17.20 - 20.35 (daily)
Aircraft 3:
AGP - 07.20 - 14.25 (Sat)
ACE - 15.40 - 01.10 (Sat)
TFS - 14.30 - 00.10 (Wed)
Bmibaby and Jet 2 increasing ALC seem to be having an effect and EI dropping LHR back to 3 daily. 4 daily was on sale until recently. EI have not added LHR from DUB, ORK or SNN.
There will need to be a new route if LPA is axed.
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Some news in todays Belfast Telegraph regarding APD and the Newark route.
US airline urged to save Northern Ireland service - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
APD is putting Northern Ireland airports at risk - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
US airline urged to save Northern Ireland service - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
APD is putting Northern Ireland airports at risk - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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Big delay at BFS. Got a special mention on the news section of the website.
Delay on flight to and from Larnaca, Cyprus
Due to operational reasons this evening's Viking Airlines flight from Larnaca, VIK 1351, is delayed until 19:35 on Saturday 24th September. As a result this evening's flight to Larnaca VIK 1352, due to depart at 20:35, will now depart at 20:40 on Saturday 24th September.
Passengers due to travel on this flight should not come to the airport tonight but arrive for check in from 18:00 on Saturday 24th September.
Due to operational reasons this evening's Viking Airlines flight from Larnaca, VIK 1351, is delayed until 19:35 on Saturday 24th September. As a result this evening's flight to Larnaca VIK 1352, due to depart at 20:35, will now depart at 20:40 on Saturday 24th September.
Passengers due to travel on this flight should not come to the airport tonight but arrive for check in from 18:00 on Saturday 24th September.
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It didn't really get any better for the pax as the flight was picked up by
Sky Wings and should have just arrived in BFS now.
Sometimes driving, coach or walking is just the better option even if it
takes a week or two
I am sure it was a nice surprise for the LCA-BHX pax due back at 20.00
tonight to know that their airline fancied making a quick buck by adding
an extra flight to their schedule thus delaying their arrival back in the UK
until 10am tomorrow morning.
I suppose you could look on the bright side and that there are worse
places to be delayed as long as it is not in the airport!
Pete
It didn't really get any better for the pax as the flight was picked up by
Sky Wings and should have just arrived in BFS now.
Sometimes driving, coach or walking is just the better option even if it
takes a week or two
I am sure it was a nice surprise for the LCA-BHX pax due back at 20.00
tonight to know that their airline fancied making a quick buck by adding
an extra flight to their schedule thus delaying their arrival back in the UK
until 10am tomorrow morning.
I suppose you could look on the bright side and that there are worse
places to be delayed as long as it is not in the airport!
Pete
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Some positive news for once?
BBC News - Belfast to New York air passenger tax may be scrapped
BBC News - Belfast to New York air passenger tax may be scrapped
The Chancellor George Osborne has personally intervened to try and save NI's only direct air link to the United States.
A deal on Air Passenger Duty that would exempt the transatlantic route could be announced this week.
A deal on Air Passenger Duty that would exempt the transatlantic route could be announced this week.
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There will be lots of legal issues to clear up before a very exclusive deal on a single route from a single departure point could be pushed through. There will be lots of squeals of unfair play I would suspect.
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anyone know weither rihanna landed here or at the city in her private jet. i know she flew from Rio De Janerio straight to here to record her video today and for her concerts this week and next.
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Abolition / reduction of APD on long-haul to be announced today??
Deal unveiled that could save Northern Ireland's air link to US - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Abolition of duty will bring vital investment boost, say leading firms - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Excellent news if true. Anything that keeps passengers at the 3 Northern Ireland airports has to be good news for the NI economy and for residents alike.
A formal announcement on the decision to abolish — or greatly reduce — contentious aviation tax in Northern Ireland will be revealed today.
Deal unveiled that could save Northern Ireland's air link to US - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Abolition of duty will bring vital investment boost, say leading firms - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Excellent news if true. Anything that keeps passengers at the 3 Northern Ireland airports has to be good news for the NI economy and for residents alike.
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Not entirly sure that the APD reduction/removal is a cast iron promise that CO will actually stay in BFS as have they made it clear that the entire Ireland operation, BFS/SNN and DUB is under review. 738 a/c had been mentioned previuosly as operating the second flight from DUB so maybe this maybe a solution from BFS as has a EWR-BFS-DUB-EWR or EWR-BFS-SNN-EWR operation been mentioned as it would mean CBP clearance for BFS passengers. We will wait and see but bottom line if no bums on seats CO wont hang around so guys n galls we better start actually using the service.
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Industry sources said Continental was poised to announce last week the end of the route from January next year but held off due to the ongoing work at the Treasury to reach a solution.
The Chancellor George Osborne, urged on by Secretary of State Owen Paterson and executive ministers, has personally overseen negotiations on a deal that should save the route.
The Chancellor George Osborne, urged on by Secretary of State Owen Paterson and executive ministers, has personally overseen negotiations on a deal that should save the route.