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MAN the Anchor Site
In an interview with the 'Manchester Evening News' published on 11-11-11, the CEO of E T I H A D, James Hogan, states that Manchester Airport is considered an "anchor site" by the airline. Basically, this means that MAN is selected for development as a key point on the airline's network. It is hoped that a third daily MAN-AUH flight will be established within five years, and the airline hopes to reach 4 x daily on the route over the longer term. Of course, we may see an increase in equipment size before additional frequencies are introduced.
Alot of speculation in the interview, but nothing wrong with positive ambition. The article also refers to the new Manchester call centre opening next year with 160 employees, and to the partnership with MCFC.
Alot of speculation in the interview, but nothing wrong with positive ambition. The article also refers to the new Manchester call centre opening next year with 160 employees, and to the partnership with MCFC.
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Flags waving at MAN!
Yes, Etihad call centre will be on the airport site as part of the planned Airport City, although in an existing building.
Reports on another forum about Royal Air Maroc launching 3 per week Casablanca next summer. Don't know how reliable that rumour is. They have been here on charters before but not scheduled, by my recollection. If this does come about, along with Aeroflot, Lufthansa to Berlin, and surely the return of Libyan Airlines, flag-carriers are hardly flagging at MAN. More like flocking!
P.S. The anagram of the Abu Dhabi flag carrier is not mine, but a quirk of this website!
Reports on another forum about Royal Air Maroc launching 3 per week Casablanca next summer. Don't know how reliable that rumour is. They have been here on charters before but not scheduled, by my recollection. If this does come about, along with Aeroflot, Lufthansa to Berlin, and surely the return of Libyan Airlines, flag-carriers are hardly flagging at MAN. More like flocking!
P.S. The anagram of the Abu Dhabi flag carrier is not mine, but a quirk of this website!
Last edited by roverman; 12th Nov 2011 at 04:55. Reason: weird spelling - and not mine!
JEREZ / Seville
Does anyone know of any flights (charter or sked) from MAN to Jerez or Seville? I can't seem to find any. Jerez used to be a Monarch destination at one time.
(I know Seville shows up on RYR from LPL - but does not appear to be bookable)
(I know Seville shows up on RYR from LPL - but does not appear to be bookable)
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I know there is none to Jerez because Monarch were the only ones who did it and stopped it because of low pax (or it might of been GIB restart). There is no Seville either although RYR does it from LPL. I have a feeling though RYR will start MAN - SVQ
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UAE18
UAE18 just declared emergency, descending into DXB as we speak. Wonder what the problem is.
Flightradar24.com - Live Flight Tracker!
Edit: Seems to be descending a lot quicker then the rest of the inbounds, possible pressurisation issue?
Flightradar24.com - Live Flight Tracker!
Edit: Seems to be descending a lot quicker then the rest of the inbounds, possible pressurisation issue?
TAP
Looks like the summer schedule for TAP will be operated by Portugalia (welcome back) FK100. Not sure if its every flight- but the dates Ive looked at are FK100s.
edit : Looks like it is just Mondays on the FK100-other days still showing TAP A319
edit : Looks like it is just Mondays on the FK100-other days still showing TAP A319
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Looks like the summer schedule for TAP will be operated by Portugalia (welcome back) FK100. Not sure if its every flight- but the dates Ive looked at are FK100s
In other news, the 4 month MAN-JFK on Delta has now been cancelled. Its not bookable at all for June, July, August or September.
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Calling MAN photographers :)
Anyone going to at MAN on the 16th Dec to capture the Monarch A330 arriving from LGW? As it will have 100 enthusiasts (including me) aboard, I think any published photos would be very well received! It's due to arrive at 14:25 so the afternoon light should be perfect!
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Metrolink Access to MAN
Some while ago somebody raised the issue of works on Ringway Rd west for Metrolink and noted completion was slated for 2016
I've found some plans of what is proposed here
e-Document - 097675-dph-0001.pdf
e-Document - 097675-dpp-0007.pdf
and some words from one of the planning documents
The proposed Metrolink route runs north-south adjacent to Shadowmoss Road then turns through 90 degrees to head west parallel with Ringway Road. It runs in a cutting at this turning to achieve the minimum clearance required for the Take off Climb Surface (TOCS) for Manchester Airport.
The Metrolink then climbs up to ground level after the TOCS zone and continues westwards at existing ground level in the space between Ringway Road and Aviator Way. It then dives down immediately west of Woodhouse Lane to pass under the revised alignment for Ringway Road before terminating at a new stop adjacent to the existing heavy railway station at Manchester Airport.
The highway works involve:
· Extending the existing dual carriageway from Aviator Way Roundabout to
Shadowmoss Road.
· Removing the Aviator Way Roundabout and providing a new access to Aviator Way, off the new dual carriageway.
· Altering the vertical profile of the new dual carriageway to accommodate the
new underpass for the Metrolink.
So the tram is now going under Ringway Road and into the station - I believe originally that it was going to be a crossing on the level which would have caused a bit of excitement at peak times
Ringway Road is to become a dual carriageway from Shadow Moss Rd and the Aviator Way junction will move further west and change from a roundabout to a lights controlled junction.
At Shadowmoss Rd the junction will move east to allow the tram to swing round the corner. Interestingly the tram is going in a cutting to miss the TOCS, but the new Shadow Moss Road will be in it. I assume frangible lamp posts etc here don't count in this situation?
So looks like a lot of work to be done - happy days for those of you using this road until 2016
Suzeman
I've found some plans of what is proposed here
e-Document - 097675-dph-0001.pdf
e-Document - 097675-dpp-0007.pdf
and some words from one of the planning documents
The proposed Metrolink route runs north-south adjacent to Shadowmoss Road then turns through 90 degrees to head west parallel with Ringway Road. It runs in a cutting at this turning to achieve the minimum clearance required for the Take off Climb Surface (TOCS) for Manchester Airport.
The Metrolink then climbs up to ground level after the TOCS zone and continues westwards at existing ground level in the space between Ringway Road and Aviator Way. It then dives down immediately west of Woodhouse Lane to pass under the revised alignment for Ringway Road before terminating at a new stop adjacent to the existing heavy railway station at Manchester Airport.
The highway works involve:
· Extending the existing dual carriageway from Aviator Way Roundabout to
Shadowmoss Road.
· Removing the Aviator Way Roundabout and providing a new access to Aviator Way, off the new dual carriageway.
· Altering the vertical profile of the new dual carriageway to accommodate the
new underpass for the Metrolink.
So the tram is now going under Ringway Road and into the station - I believe originally that it was going to be a crossing on the level which would have caused a bit of excitement at peak times
Ringway Road is to become a dual carriageway from Shadow Moss Rd and the Aviator Way junction will move further west and change from a roundabout to a lights controlled junction.
At Shadowmoss Rd the junction will move east to allow the tram to swing round the corner. Interestingly the tram is going in a cutting to miss the TOCS, but the new Shadow Moss Road will be in it. I assume frangible lamp posts etc here don't count in this situation?
So looks like a lot of work to be done - happy days for those of you using this road until 2016
Suzeman
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News that the EU is looking to ban full body scanners at airports because of radiation fears. As MAN is now the only airport using them, and has been given another years use before they have to shut them down.
Does this mean I can refuse on Monday???? Can't see that happening!
Oh btw on the subject of TAP anyone know what gate it usually goes from??
Does this mean I can refuse on Monday???? Can't see that happening!
Oh btw on the subject of TAP anyone know what gate it usually goes from??
Thats not how I understand the news about bodyscanners at all.
I read that one type of scanner has been given the ok by the EU from next month and the other type is still being tested.
Not sure whether DFT rules about refusal = no flight still apply now, next month or at all??????
I read that one type of scanner has been given the ok by the EU from next month and the other type is still being tested.
Not sure whether DFT rules about refusal = no flight still apply now, next month or at all??????
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Oh btw on the subject of TAP anyone know what gate it usually goes from??
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MKY661 - TAP fly an A319 in to MAN at present 
It'll be changing to the Fokker based on that news article of it being passed to another airline to operate (can't quite remember the details).
It'll be changing to the Fokker based on that news article of it being passed to another airline to operate (can't quite remember the details).
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Hello MON, Goodbye Delta JFK.
Monarch are using the pier stands with airbridges, but inevitably there will be some remotes at peak times. T2 apron was reconfigured last year and suits the MON fleet really well. Two of the multiple-choice ('MARS') stand blocks can take an A300-600 with an A320/321 beside it - that's what, 581 seats on one block!
A quick play on the Delta website does sadly look like the JFK will not return next year. If so it will be the second time DL has run this route and stopped it after not a long time. I think JFK is still not so popular for connecting onward within the USA. That, or AA have convinced them that 'this town ain't big enough for the both of us'. And with United switching one of their MAN-EWR flights to IAD next year, we're down to two Big Apples a day, from four.
As I have said on other UK regional airport threads - forget ambitions to get a NYC route. If MAN can't hold on to them smaller regionals don't have an earthly.
A quick play on the Delta website does sadly look like the JFK will not return next year. If so it will be the second time DL has run this route and stopped it after not a long time. I think JFK is still not so popular for connecting onward within the USA. That, or AA have convinced them that 'this town ain't big enough for the both of us'. And with United switching one of their MAN-EWR flights to IAD next year, we're down to two Big Apples a day, from four.
As I have said on other UK regional airport threads - forget ambitions to get a NYC route. If MAN can't hold on to them smaller regionals don't have an earthly.