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Calls for China air link to cash in on Titanic interest!
A former Belfast man who heads up the Pacific Asia Travel Association says there's scope to develop a direct air link between Northern Ireland and China to cash in on the Chinese fascination with all things Titanic. martin Craigs has facilitated the visit of Titanic Quarter representatives to attend two of China's largest tourism industry events as part of a global marketing initiative.
And he believes Northern Ireland has "an impressive tourism" offering for high-spending Asian travellers - providing there are adequate linkages.
"Long-term, the key to helping Northern Ireland access this immense market is to promote a direct air link between Belfast and China," he said yesterday.
"Given the enormous appeal of Titanic to Chinese audiences and the growing lack of capacity in London's airports, the concept of a direct link could become a reality.
"That's something I personally want to see and it's an issue which I've already broached with carriers."
It is understood management at Belfast International Airport have made tentative enquiries about the possibility of a route to Asia.
More Info: Calls For China Air Link To Cash In On Titanic Interest | Business | The Irish News
And he believes Northern Ireland has "an impressive tourism" offering for high-spending Asian travellers - providing there are adequate linkages.
"Long-term, the key to helping Northern Ireland access this immense market is to promote a direct air link between Belfast and China," he said yesterday.
"Given the enormous appeal of Titanic to Chinese audiences and the growing lack of capacity in London's airports, the concept of a direct link could become a reality.
"That's something I personally want to see and it's an issue which I've already broached with carriers."
It is understood management at Belfast International Airport have made tentative enquiries about the possibility of a route to Asia.
More Info: Calls For China Air Link To Cash In On Titanic Interest | Business | The Irish News
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Just noticed LS are serving Lanzarote all year round.
Apologise if this has been previously posted
They still have a few slots vacant in the afternoon for summer 14, maybe some more to be announced
Apologise if this has been previously posted
They still have a few slots vacant in the afternoon for summer 14, maybe some more to be announced
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Now thats interesting!
Normally Mon-Fri 2nd aircraft is blocked in the afternoon for the cargo run to EMA.
Lanzarote and Murcia both are in the afternoon on Wednesday.
Lanzarote arriving back at 23:30 and Murcia arrives back at 21:55.
The cargo run normally starts at 19:00 until early hours of the next morning!
Will we see a 3rd aircraft based and more routes?
We will just have to wait and see!!!
Normally Mon-Fri 2nd aircraft is blocked in the afternoon for the cargo run to EMA.
Lanzarote and Murcia both are in the afternoon on Wednesday.
Lanzarote arriving back at 23:30 and Murcia arrives back at 21:55.
The cargo run normally starts at 19:00 until early hours of the next morning!
Will we see a 3rd aircraft based and more routes?
We will just have to wait and see!!!
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I'm curious as to the reasoning behind a recent NOTAM. Between 2300 and 0400 the following applies:
TWR AND APPROACH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED AS A COMBINED FUNCTION
ON FREQUENCY 128.5 WHEN NOTIFIED BY ATIS OR ON 120.9 IF 128.5 IS OUT
OF SERVICE.
Is there any reasoning behind this other than to avoid having to switch frequencies during very quiet periods? I haven't heard these frequencies shared between tower and approach in the past. New thing or just temporary?
TWR AND APPROACH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED AS A COMBINED FUNCTION
ON FREQUENCY 128.5 WHEN NOTIFIED BY ATIS OR ON 120.9 IF 128.5 IS OUT
OF SERVICE.
Is there any reasoning behind this other than to avoid having to switch frequencies during very quiet periods? I haven't heard these frequencies shared between tower and approach in the past. New thing or just temporary?
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I'm not sure of the exact reasoning. I would hazard a guess at cutting down on staff at night, but don't know if that's true.
As far as I know it is a permanent thing. They are allowed to do it subject to some restrictions, such as not doing SRA approaches.
This sort of thing is not unusual, either through being retained on the approach frequency who will perform the function of the tower also, or band boxing the frequencies so aircraft will still change from approach/radar to tower but they will still be speaking to the same ATCO.
As far as I know it is a permanent thing. They are allowed to do it subject to some restrictions, such as not doing SRA approaches.
This sort of thing is not unusual, either through being retained on the approach frequency who will perform the function of the tower also, or band boxing the frequencies so aircraft will still change from approach/radar to tower but they will still be speaking to the same ATCO.
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I wondered if it would be to cut down on required staff but thought that a tower and radar controller would still be required. I'm maybe wrong but I thought a tower controller would need to be visual with the airfield in case of any unforeseen obstructions on the runway.
I must have a listen again some night to see if it is the same controller. I think was highlighted it initially was listening one evening and I didn't hear any hand over to tower.
I must have a listen again some night to see if it is the same controller. I think was highlighted it initially was listening one evening and I didn't hear any hand over to tower.
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New owners from today
Although previously announced deal is completed today
From BIA website
"ADC & HAS AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE Broadens its global presence with the acquisition of Belfast International, Stockholm Skavsta, and US Airport Assets
ADC & HAS AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of airport assets in Northern Ireland, Sweden and the United States from TBI Limited for a purchase price of 297 million euros (approximately 401 million US dollars)"
Will it mean any new routes?
From BIA website
"ADC & HAS AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE Broadens its global presence with the acquisition of Belfast International, Stockholm Skavsta, and US Airport Assets
ADC & HAS AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of airport assets in Northern Ireland, Sweden and the United States from TBI Limited for a purchase price of 297 million euros (approximately 401 million US dollars)"
Will it mean any new routes?
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Air Europa will operate into BFS next summer for Thomas Cook as AEA291/AEA292.
Flight times are as followed:
PMI-BFS - 12:00-14:00
BFS-PMI - 15:00-18:45
Doesn't look like TCX will be using the B753/752 into BFS next summer
Also Onur Air to Dalaman and NouvelAir Tunisie to Enfidha is on flythomascook: Cheap Flights | Last Minute Flight Deals
Flight times are as followed:
PMI-BFS - 12:00-14:00
BFS-PMI - 15:00-18:45
Doesn't look like TCX will be using the B753/752 into BFS next summer
Also Onur Air to Dalaman and NouvelAir Tunisie to Enfidha is on flythomascook: Cheap Flights | Last Minute Flight Deals
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Belfast International Airport expansion set to take-off? - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
It's expected that executives from new owners ADC & HAS Airports Worldwide will visit Northern Ireland in the coming weeks and months to talk to staff about their plans for the facility.
Buyer ADC & HAS was formed in 2008 by Airport Development Corporation of Canada and Houston Airport System and specialises in running airports, which could mean that the regime will focus on growing the facility rather than cost-cutting. With rumours of a new planned route to Canada from Belfast International in the offing, it could be good news for the facility which has lost major carriers like Aer Lingus and British Airways in recent years.