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Maybe all carriers are moving off the Madrid route to complain at the high cost of utilising Barajas 
Certainly takes a very long time to get from runway to the gate, particularly with IBE
Certainly takes a very long time to get from runway to the gate, particularly with IBE
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TOM2300 MAN-FUE
Friends flying out on TOM2300 MAN-FUE Wed 4th July, any ideas on the aircraft type?
Not too surprised by what is happening with MAD, although it is a shame considering how the route has gone from being served with 0, to 3 and now possibly back to 0.
Not too surprised by what is happening with MAD, although it is a shame considering how the route has gone from being served with 0, to 3 and now possibly back to 0.
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Originally Posted by the business desk.com
TAP Portugal is to add to its Manchester-Lisbon service.
The carrier launched a six day a-week service last year, and firm October 28 this will become a daily service.
TAP Portugal is Manchester’s only scheduled carrier to offer direct services to the Portugese capital. The daily flight will leave Manchester at 11:10am and will offer both a business and economy class.
UK sales manager José Moreira said: “Having successfully launched our new service last summer, we are very happy with the results to date.
"We will have a daily flight this winter and intend to add further frequencies next summer to reflect the increased demand we are experiencing not only to Portugal but beyond to Brazil and Africa.”
Ken O’Toole, chief commercial officer for Manchester Airports Group said: “TAP Portugal is one of out newest airlines at Manchester and it is great news to have them go to a daily service.
" This will not only give passengers access to Portugal’s capital city but TAP are also one of the largest carriers of passengers to South America from Europe and that opens even more destinations to our customer base in the North West.”
The carrier launched a six day a-week service last year, and firm October 28 this will become a daily service.
TAP Portugal is Manchester’s only scheduled carrier to offer direct services to the Portugese capital. The daily flight will leave Manchester at 11:10am and will offer both a business and economy class.
UK sales manager José Moreira said: “Having successfully launched our new service last summer, we are very happy with the results to date.
"We will have a daily flight this winter and intend to add further frequencies next summer to reflect the increased demand we are experiencing not only to Portugal but beyond to Brazil and Africa.”
Ken O’Toole, chief commercial officer for Manchester Airports Group said: “TAP Portugal is one of out newest airlines at Manchester and it is great news to have them go to a daily service.
" This will not only give passengers access to Portugal’s capital city but TAP are also one of the largest carriers of passengers to South America from Europe and that opens even more destinations to our customer base in the North West.”
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So much for the earlier suggestions by some that the route was on its last legs because TP were often placing a Portugalia F100 on the route. 
Great news. However, what I find most tantalising is the comment:
Is it a preference for Star Alliance with MAN passengers that make this route such a success compared to OneWorld and their inability to make MAN-MAD-The Americas work?
Great news. However, what I find most tantalising is the comment:
We......intend to add further frequencies next summer to reflect the increased demand we are experiencing not only to Portugal but beyond to Brazil and Africa."
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Is it a preference for Star Alliance with MAN passengers that make this route such a success compared to OneWorld and their inability to make MAN-MAD-The Americas work?
With the closure of bmibaby I'd love to see TAP pick up BHX-LIS; from what I gather the loads have been good and that's just on O&D so with connections and perhaps a little *Alliance feed I'm sure this route could work well for them just as it is at MAN.
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Thats already been announced ex MAN at 3x weekly along with Munich at 4x weekly and Friedrichstafen at 2x weekly. Are you refering to LGW flights to Grenoble or have MON upgauged to 4x weekly from MAN?
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Iberia and TAP
Spain won last night on penalties, but Portugal have got their shots on target at MAN. Limited competition on the Lisbon may be a factor, but TAP have promoted the route strongly. Taxis all over Manchester are emblazoned with the TAP livery and proclaiming the route, its frequency and connections. By contrast, the Iberia Madrid was anonymous.
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Not to forget the constant advertisements on the big screen on Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester by TAP and at one point their big banner up the side of Granada Studios. They really have taken on the challenge and frankly, won. It goes to show how important the route advertising is. You can't expect people to be searching for your destination and stumbling upon you by chance.
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Not to forget the large advert at Liverpool Lime Street - it was there for months and the taxis also going around Liverpool emblazoned with adverts.... Obviously after some of the U2 traffic too.
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WX routing
Noticed on FR24.com that a few inbounds to MAN (namely MON683 and MON533) are not routing up towards a DAYNE2A or MIRSI1A but instead rerouting further east and around for ROSUN1F? Didn't realise the weather was that bad over central england
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Thats already been announced ex MAN at 3x weekly along with Munich at 4x weekly and Friedrichstafen at 2x weekly. Are you refering to LGW flights to Grenoble or have MON upgauged to 4x weekly from MAN?
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Bumpy ride back from Germany this afternoon and big storms over Yorkshire (for UK) resulted in a few spilt drinks and re routing. Check one of the storm watch sites I am sure you will see plenty activity.
Mr Mac
Bumpy ride back from Germany this afternoon and big storms over Yorkshire (for UK) resulted in a few spilt drinks and re routing. Check one of the storm watch sites I am sure you will see plenty activity.
Mr Mac