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Jet2 W17/18
Alicante operates 2 weekly Nov-Feb then 3 to 4 weekly Feb-Apr.
Faro operates 2 weekly but a gap between Nov to Feb.
Palma operates 2 weekly in Nov and 3 weekly Mar-April. Gap between Nov-Mar.
Faro operates 2 weekly but a gap between Nov to Feb.
Palma operates 2 weekly in Nov and 3 weekly Mar-April. Gap between Nov-Mar.
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TOM B787 charter November 2017
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Somebody has just posted an update on social media stating that BFS - BHX route by easyJet is being axed from end of April, after Easter. If true, very disappointing as numbers had grown dramatically, having outgrown Flybe in the market also.... Can anybody confirm or deny?
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Birmingham, Arrecife, Keflavik, Lyon all remain unconfirmed for S17, EZY have made no announcement regarding these routes so I wouldn't assume either way what they are up to. In terms of numbers BE would have almost undoubtedly overtaken over summer where EZY cut right down on capacity to use it elsewhere, this may be the reason they scrap it for summer. A sun route can command over £200 return, lots of baggage, ancillary seat sales and inflight revenues compared to battling away on domestic at sometimes less than £40 return, vast majority on hand luggage and minimal buy on board on a 45 min sector. Would be a shame if it goes but if its replaced by something new, european wise then good will come out of it.
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Yes Mart, of course sun routes command much more attractive ancillary revenue and fares. However, BHX is a year round gig... And is a very short sector. My hope is that it is not ending. It was great to see the route being resurrected after bmibaby exited in favour of BHD... We shall wait and see.
With Ryanair in town it would seem strange that EZY would exit the route, instead you'd expect them to hold firm on their current network. And given the extreme seasonal nature of Belfast flights, the months outside Jun, Jul and Aug may not, for longer sectors be just as attractive as you imagine.
With Ryanair in town it would seem strange that EZY would exit the route, instead you'd expect them to hold firm on their current network. And given the extreme seasonal nature of Belfast flights, the months outside Jun, Jul and Aug may not, for longer sectors be just as attractive as you imagine.
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I'd say the BHX run carries more than MAN and therefore it's highly unlikely to be chopped. The trouble with Easyjet is they are a bit of an enigma commercially. Rather than make plans that suit regions they try and make regions suit them. NCL is a classic example where Easyjet scaled back substantially yet Jet2 came in on the dumped routes and have thrived. I don't think BFS is in line for similar treatment but the place is badly in need of a local General Manager. The current Scottish import is chocolate teapot material and unlikely to cause any sleep loss in RYR circles.
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Wouldn't be suprised if KEF goes, type of route that can only last a certain amount of time before its starts to decline. Likely heavily outbound and buzz of Iceland will start to calm down.
Is Lyon not just ski so winter seasonal?
If BHX is gone I wouldn't be so sure FR will step in simply because routes like LBA/EMA have been opened, LGW late fares are still very soft and the currency slide against the euro will cause FR problems in time unless it returns to more normal levels.
Is Lyon not just ski so winter seasonal?
If BHX is gone I wouldn't be so sure FR will step in simply because routes like LBA/EMA have been opened, LGW late fares are still very soft and the currency slide against the euro will cause FR problems in time unless it returns to more normal levels.
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I think there is more to come from EZY.
EDI on Tuesdays only has morning flights, nothing afternoon or evening?
As posted BHX during winter period carries more pax than flybe and has had increasing numbers this summer
EDI on Tuesdays only has morning flights, nothing afternoon or evening?
As posted BHX during winter period carries more pax than flybe and has had increasing numbers this summer
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Sorry should of said not, now I know BHX would be higher up the list than EMA/LBA but I don't see FR making an attempt but if they did I could not see more than daily.
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BFS-BHX
I am with EI-BUD on this one it is all very strange and no doubt much more to be made on Med routes June to early September but what do you do with your asset the rest of the time? easyjet seem to have it right at the moment where the third rotation is dropped peak summer and returns early September.
The BFS-BHX is heavily weighted towards the BFS end and demand is high during trade or public shows at the NEC (not yet on its last legs!).
I have tried a compare with Manchester and although very difficult due to so many variables it seems to hold its own not withstanding more fuel fuel would be required on BFS-BHX than MAN.
Generally mid week morning outbound from Manchester seems to have higher fares than the outbound BHX to BFS but the rest of the time BHX is comparable if not higher. For example last Thursday through Sunday BHX showed 5 sell-outs to Manchester's 1 on the same number of flights but of course I don't have any idea what fares they were sold at obtain the full load.
The CAA stats wise, BHX is similar to MAN, BRS and NCL in winter although load factor wise probably 1 or 2% less but of course yields are not known. Next week will be useless to compare any routes as it is the lead up to half-term but opposite to the post on the Luton thread about LTN-CPH, an easyjet tweet to a question raised was responded to and they stated BHX-BFS is ending but I would treat that with caution for the time being.
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The BFS-BHX is heavily weighted towards the BFS end and demand is high during trade or public shows at the NEC (not yet on its last legs!).
I have tried a compare with Manchester and although very difficult due to so many variables it seems to hold its own not withstanding more fuel fuel would be required on BFS-BHX than MAN.
Generally mid week morning outbound from Manchester seems to have higher fares than the outbound BHX to BFS but the rest of the time BHX is comparable if not higher. For example last Thursday through Sunday BHX showed 5 sell-outs to Manchester's 1 on the same number of flights but of course I don't have any idea what fares they were sold at obtain the full load.
The CAA stats wise, BHX is similar to MAN, BRS and NCL in winter although load factor wise probably 1 or 2% less but of course yields are not known. Next week will be useless to compare any routes as it is the lead up to half-term but opposite to the post on the Luton thread about LTN-CPH, an easyjet tweet to a question raised was responded to and they stated BHX-BFS is ending but I would treat that with caution for the time being.
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The bhx flights were massively cheaper than flybe....as a customer, I'm not wishing to pay more...but they were so cheap that it's like ezy wanted to kill the route...otherwise it's like the ni punters preferred to hand over all their dosh to flybe
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