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hat's not necessarily so. The drop down list at BLK shows Belfast for 2013, but as yet no dates..
Also the a/c used is based at BLK, so even if the BLK route is axed, that would hardly mean a new route in it's place.
Also the a/c used is based at BLK, so even if the BLK route is axed, that would hardly mean a new route in it's place.
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Re Orlando, back in the day, this market direct from Belfast was huge!! Unijet had a dedicated programme using Leisure International 767's season long for years, meanwhile Airtours had a weekly 767, with additional capacity over the twelth period. At least one year Airtours International operated a Air New Zealand 747 from BFS, think the flight originated in Cardiff.
I remember these flights way back when American Trans Air 757's and L1011's were used by Cheiftain Holidays and American Holidays when they chartered dedicated flights.
Like everything I suppose people get used to not having a direct flight and it becomes the norm having to use DUB or via EWR or LGW. The amount of people that book with Virgin Holidays and route with BE via LGW seems unbelievable, more so than seem to use EWR.
With APD now much lower from BFS, you would think this could be basically taken off the overall cost, so how LGW and MAN can be substancially cheaper is beyond me, now we have this cost advantage.
I remember these flights way back when American Trans Air 757's and L1011's were used by Cheiftain Holidays and American Holidays when they chartered dedicated flights.
Like everything I suppose people get used to not having a direct flight and it becomes the norm having to use DUB or via EWR or LGW. The amount of people that book with Virgin Holidays and route with BE via LGW seems unbelievable, more so than seem to use EWR.
With APD now much lower from BFS, you would think this could be basically taken off the overall cost, so how LGW and MAN can be substancially cheaper is beyond me, now we have this cost advantage.
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My sources in Jet2 Flightdeck and Cabin Crew confirm BLK has been dropped brom BFS and the Friday flight which was operated by BFS aircraft will be replaced by another route
Leeds Bradford/Belfast are not loaded either.
Could well be, that is axed also.
BLK lost Ibiza Man when they got jersey, so Belfast and jersey could be gone in exchange for Dalaman and Ibiza back.
Good luck with you new route if your sources are correct - Belfast has been teetering on the brink at BLK for a while.
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I have flights to book to London after Oct 12, wish they would make their mind up. I have used EI a lot, if they go to Bhd, will just have to revert to Ezy.
Was thinking about this move this morning. Am I wrong, or has their been almost a continual drift of operators who came to Bfs, then moved to Bhd, then most of them go off the map?
The only 1 of substance that has survived is Fylbe. When you look at this move from that point of view, Ei are taking a hugh risk moving to Bhd, history of success is not on their side.
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Was thinking about this move this morning. Am I wrong, or has their been almost a continual drift of operators who came to Bfs, then moved to Bhd, then most of them go off the map?
The only 1 of substance that has survived is Fylbe. When you look at this move from that point of view, Ei are taking a hugh risk moving to Bhd, history of success is not on their side.
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Not much change to Thomson 2013 except Faro on Thurday is dropped and ACE departs at 07.00 and doesn't return until 03.45 on Friday morning. Guessing it may be taking over the ACE-SNN-ACE that DUB aircraft operated but ROI not released yet so can't be certain.
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It has been rumoured.. In the past FR has wanted in but management has said no to their conditions.. Now with EI more than likely jumping ship and with FR having aircraft sitting around (I think?).. They seem a prime candidate to come in, perhaps on an agreement not to compete with EZY, could see some nice new routes if it ever happens
FR in an agreement not to compete with EZY? Yeah, that sounds just like their business strategy. I'm sure everyone banging on about BE getting dumped on by BHD will say the same about EZY being shat on by BFS if FR turn up......