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Just had a look at their twitter page knowing that they would have pictures of the diverted AC on there.
Diversions seem to be the only thing BFS has to report these days
Diversions seem to be the only thing BFS has to report these days
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How is BFS confined in unfair competition? They are the biggest and busiest airport in NI and have the capability to offer routes to just about anywhere. The unfair thing is APD, in my opinion and that is affecting every airport in NI, not just BFS. Removing APD would put our airports on a level playing field with DUB.
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viewing gallery
Although i think the re opening of the viewing gallery is good, you would really need to pick your times to visit as there are a lot of quiet times at bfs. Also parking is quite expensive. You could plan a visit at a time were there are actually very few arrivals or departures.
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I quite agree, I dropped my wife off on a Wednesday recently and the airport seems to go through a siesta over the middle of the day. On Sunday it was awash with flights in the afternoon, although my son got very bored of easyJet! I think the long stay may be a bit cheaper.
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Why wouldn't they? When the wind blows wrong at DUB or the fog descends on BHD they are there to lend a runway. Surely they have to advertise their strengths in the face of the unfair competition they are confined in when trying to generate business of their own.
How is BFS confined in unfair competition? They are the biggest and busiest airport in NI and have the capability to offer routes to just about anywhere. The unfair thing is APD, in my opinion and that is affecting every airport in NI, not just BFS. Removing APD would put our airports on a level playing field with DUB.
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I quite agree, I dropped my wife off on a Wednesday recently and the airport seems to go through a siesta over the middle of the day. On Sunday it was awash with flights in the afternoon, although my son got very bored of easyJet! I think the long stay may be a bit cheaper.
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Although i think the re opening of the viewing gallery is good, you would really need to pick your times to visit as there are a lot of quiet times at bfs
Now that the mornings are brightening there is a nice bank of movements from 05:30 to 06:15 with freighters inbound. A300, 767, 737s and Brasilia.
There are a couple of ATPs earlier than that but I don't think they're ever in sunlight.
Similarly in the evening from 19:30 to 20:45 or so, those all depart.
That's the most variety there is on a scheduled basis...
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I see tomorrow that between 10:05 and 15:10 the airport only has one arrival
And between 10:35 and 14:35 only one departure. How can an airport of this size cope with such big down times, I mean it must be hard for the retailer and restaurants to not lose money
In comparison belfast city has 12 departures during the same time
Not having a dig at the airport but I think it's quite shocking figures,
And between 10:35 and 14:35 only one departure. How can an airport of this size cope with such big down times, I mean it must be hard for the retailer and restaurants to not lose money
In comparison belfast city has 12 departures during the same time
Not having a dig at the airport but I think it's quite shocking figures,
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How is BFS confined in unfair competition? They are the biggest and busiest airport in NI and have the capability to offer routes to just about anywhere. The unfair thing is APD, in my opinion and that is affecting every airport in NI, not just BFS. Removing APD would put our airports on a level playing field with DUB.
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Winter 2015/16 & Summer 2016
I hear Jet2 may be adding Dalaman along with a few other routes for Summer 2016 and adding one or two B738 to the based aircraft at BFS!
Also hear easyJet could be announcing Copenhagen & also Tenerife or Lanzarote or both for Winter 2015/16!
Not sure if they are 100% happening. Should know by end of month or start of April when the flights go on sale...
Also heard a new airline could be announcing soon for Spring/Summer 2016.
Also hear easyJet could be announcing Copenhagen & also Tenerife or Lanzarote or both for Winter 2015/16!
Not sure if they are 100% happening. Should know by end of month or start of April when the flights go on sale...
Also heard a new airline could be announcing soon for Spring/Summer 2016.
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