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If it's another airline, the only options I can think of are Westjet to Toronto (sounds reasonable), American to Philadelphia (unlikely), or United to Washington/Chicago (very unlikely). Delta would be forced to compete with Norwegian if they flew out of one of their east coast hubs (JFK, BOS). If this new route does ever materialise, I'd be very surprised if it was a year-round service.
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I think that what we have achieved in Belfast, from 20 to 25 years ago is immense. From the time when only SH360 flights were the regulars at BHD and our only international route was NLM Fokker F28 from BFS. How we have come on is a reflection of how times change and our welcoming and great sense of humour and beautiful amazing scenery should be sold the world over. People all over the world want to visit Northern Ireland. Let's make it easier for them to do so. APD needs to be removed ASAP.
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Totally agree D9_10, we live in a fabulous, beautiful country with friendly people, great food, great tourist potential. And given all that's against aviation here from competion (mainly DUB) to economic situation and the reputation of NI from the troubles we are doing remarkably well. Interesting I find I speak to many more Polish people now who are visiting family and friends since FRs arrival - a fair indication of the potential. I see Norwegians arrival in a similar light, it will hopefully draw Inbound visitors who would either not visit or might land elsewhere.
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An article about EK, doesn't look like any plans for NI for now.
Emirates Northern Ireland passenger numbers soar by 50% at Dublin Airport - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Emirates Northern Ireland passenger numbers soar by 50% at Dublin Airport - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
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Well said Mart, the days of old I hope are well behind us. I was speaking to one of my Lithuanian customers today who has lived in Belfast for only five years. His Belfast accent is brilliant and he's got the " so I did" spot on.
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Ireland is also the geographical name for the land mass that we reside on (as proven by your own break down of the name GB and NI, as GB is the name of the larger island) it is 2017 ffs, this type of rubbish should be behind us.
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Rubbish isnt what id call it, its the correct detail that must be bugging you because Northern Ireland is where i live so i would appreciate correct grammar and geographical knowledge, if you dont like it stop talking about it😠
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Rubbish, it isn't what I would call it. It's the correct detail that must be bugging you because Northern Ireland is where I live so I would appreciate correct grammar and geographical knowledge. If you don't like it stop talking about it. ��
PS - Ireland is the correct name for both NI and ROI combined.
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You're obviously very smart aren't you? Fxxk off and mind you're own ei a330, I wasn't talking to you.
PS - It is a public forum. If you would like a private conversation then there is a Private Message facility available.
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Ireland and Northern Ireland are 2 contries, just to correct you like france and spain are
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Ireland and Northern Ireland are 2 contries, just to correct you like france and spain are
I won't do any more corrections.
Jesus wept.....
This lump of rock we all live on (apart from those who live in Liverpool but choose to fly from BFS rather then MAN to the US) is the island of Ireland. The six counties of Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh, Down, Antrim and Tyrone form Northern Ireland: as in "Great Britain and Northern Ireland"! The rest of the island of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland.
This lump of rock we all live on (apart from those who live in Liverpool but choose to fly from BFS rather then MAN to the US) is the island of Ireland. The six counties of Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh, Down, Antrim and Tyrone form Northern Ireland: as in "Great Britain and Northern Ireland"! The rest of the island of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland.
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Ahaha brilliant
Ireland is the Island of Ireland, which has 2 parts, NI (Part of the United Kingdom) and ROI, these facts are very simple.
Anyway, we are talking about aviation here, and should consider Ireland as an island, as in terms of market there is no border, nothing stops people flying from an airport in a different part of Ireland, which is why so many Donegal residents fly from Derry and other Northern Irish fly from Dublin.
Only consideration is currency.
Anyway, airports always say they're talking to airlines, brings them PR. While Norwegian are there nobody will go near BFS.
Ireland is the Island of Ireland, which has 2 parts, NI (Part of the United Kingdom) and ROI, these facts are very simple.
Anyway, we are talking about aviation here, and should consider Ireland as an island, as in terms of market there is no border, nothing stops people flying from an airport in a different part of Ireland, which is why so many Donegal residents fly from Derry and other Northern Irish fly from Dublin.
Only consideration is currency.
Anyway, airports always say they're talking to airlines, brings them PR. While Norwegian are there nobody will go near BFS.
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Jesus wept.....
This lump of rock we all live on (apart from those who live in Liverpool but choose to fly from BFS rather then MAN to the US) is the island of Ireland. The six counties of Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh, Down, Antrim and Tyrone form Northern Ireland: as in "Great Britain and Northern Ireland"! The rest of the island of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland.
This lump of rock we all live on (apart from those who live in Liverpool but choose to fly from BFS rather then MAN to the US) is the island of Ireland. The six counties of Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh, Down, Antrim and Tyrone form Northern Ireland: as in "Great Britain and Northern Ireland"! The rest of the island of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland.
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You talk like Norwegian is the plague. I see lots of airports that Norwegian use and other airlines don't avoid those airports.
In economics, you have what are known as disturbers. Norwegian is a disturber. We need disturbers. Easyjet and Ryanair were disturbers in their time. Now it is Norwegian. The big airlines organised life so that we usually had to use their hubs, very convenient for them, maybe not so good for us. Maybe Norwegian, with a better sized aircraft, will give Bfs a better selection of routes. Not all pax want to use a routing that suits the airline more than the paying passenger. Some will pay extra to fly from Bfs and avoid the road trip to Dublin. What is clear is that Norwegian are starting to pose a bigger threat to the big boys across the atlantic, especially if they start to fly even more direct routes between smaller cities. It could have an impact on hub operations, not what the big boys want at all.
In economics, you have what are known as disturbers. Norwegian is a disturber. We need disturbers. Easyjet and Ryanair were disturbers in their time. Now it is Norwegian. The big airlines organised life so that we usually had to use their hubs, very convenient for them, maybe not so good for us. Maybe Norwegian, with a better sized aircraft, will give Bfs a better selection of routes. Not all pax want to use a routing that suits the airline more than the paying passenger. Some will pay extra to fly from Bfs and avoid the road trip to Dublin. What is clear is that Norwegian are starting to pose a bigger threat to the big boys across the atlantic, especially if they start to fly even more direct routes between smaller cities. It could have an impact on hub operations, not what the big boys want at all.
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Let's get back to aviation.