BELFAST AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL
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BFS getting wifi?
Is the airport finally getting wifi?? I see on twitter that a company called 'WiFi SPARK Ltd' is under going testing at BFS for wifi.
@wifispark; Arriving or departing from @BelfastAirport soon? Look out for the new WiFi. It's currently undergoing testing. 
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Was up at Bfs last Friday evening collecting some friends. Was nice to see the viewing gallery open again with the radar display. I think they have it set that only flights to/from Belfast are showing, makes it a bit empty looking. Pity flight numbers are not displayed.
I think it would be a shame if Bfs decide to install new pay to use wifi. I am afraid the world now expects, quite rightly, that the likes of wifi is free to use and some of the better airports adopt this policy. Hope Bfs does not go down the charging route.
TB
I think it would be a shame if Bfs decide to install new pay to use wifi. I am afraid the world now expects, quite rightly, that the likes of wifi is free to use and some of the better airports adopt this policy. Hope Bfs does not go down the charging route.
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Was nice to see the viewing gallery open again with the radar display. I think they have it set that only flights to/from Belfast are showing, makes it a bit empty looking
In fact there are some cargo flights that have been running for years that FR24 still lists with a destination of '???'
Is free wifi really worthy of this excitement? LDY has had free wifi for years, despite having very few flights. Also, 3G and 4G are, in my experience, better than most wifi offerings.
Another drop in pax numbers at BFS for Feb (compared to last year). I assume this trend will be bucked with the arrival of Wizz etc. They'll have to get some new cardboard signs made to hang up at the departure gates.
Another drop in pax numbers at BFS for Feb (compared to last year). I assume this trend will be bucked with the arrival of Wizz etc. They'll have to get some new cardboard signs made to hang up at the departure gates.
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Small drop in numbers due to no EWR and no BCN until mid February
Also MLA and KRK were two flights less in February
With the arrival of Wizz and Jet2 new routes numbers should be on the up for the rest of the year
Also MLA and KRK were two flights less in February
With the arrival of Wizz and Jet2 new routes numbers should be on the up for the rest of the year
GAZMO, do you get a call from PPRuNe HQ every time someone posts on a thread involving a Northern Irish airport?!
Yes. As I said, I assume numbers will rebound with the new routes starting. Hopefully the new arrivals will also give impetus to improving the terminal infrastructure. Its currently a bit dark and worn. I say a bit.....but hey, as long as the viewing gallery's back. I'm sure there must be an EZY tail number that someone needs!
BHD increased by 9%, I assume driven by LCY. If BFS can replicate that kind of increase with the new routes, it'll be a good year for them.
Yes. As I said, I assume numbers will rebound with the new routes starting. Hopefully the new arrivals will also give impetus to improving the terminal infrastructure. Its currently a bit dark and worn. I say a bit.....but hey, as long as the viewing gallery's back. I'm sure there must be an EZY tail number that someone needs!
BHD increased by 9%, I assume driven by LCY. If BFS can replicate that kind of increase with the new routes, it'll be a good year for them.
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I'm sure summer will bring better times, wizz and jet2 tend to drive volume.
The growth at BHD was yes LCY, 8589 pax, LPL 4887 (27 days of operation) and a lot of growth on flybe's existing routes, to mention a few;
ABZ 37%
BHX 4%
EMA 19%
EXT 36%
GLA 33%
INV 34%
MAN 12%
NCL only major looser, LHR up 4%
I'm sure summer will bring better times, wizz and jet2 tend to drive volume.
The growth at BHD was yes LCY, 8589 pax, LPL 4887 (27 days of operation) and a lot of growth on flybe's existing routes, to mention a few;
ABZ 37%
BHX 4%
EMA 19%
EXT 36%
GLA 33%
INV 34%
MAN 12%
NCL only major looser, LHR up 4%
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airport66
How is it desperate,they have the runway capable to except aircraft in all weather conditions why shouldn't they advertise it if its upsets you don't look at it simple.