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Monday B744 flights from 26th March to 4th September, with additional Friday flights from 22nd June to 13th July - that's 12,740 seats each way (25,480 in total) and 28 return flights (up from 8 in 2017 and 4 in 2016).
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That's a big jump from the current offering...but seems like a natural expansion, in the manner that VS usually build.
Around 1997-2001 there were flights on Saturday and Monday, May-September/October. Airtours / Air 2000. So it should be sustainable. All we need back to BFS is Toronto!
Around 1997-2001 there were flights on Saturday and Monday, May-September/October. Airtours / Air 2000. So it should be sustainable. All we need back to BFS is Toronto!
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That's a big jump from the current offering...but seems like a natural expansion, in the manner that VS usually build.
Around 1997-2001 there were flights on Saturday and Monday, May-September/October. Airtours / Air 2000. So it should be sustainable. All we need back to BFS is Toronto!
Around 1997-2001 there were flights on Saturday and Monday, May-September/October. Airtours / Air 2000. So it should be sustainable. All we need back to BFS is Toronto!
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Brilliant news...maybe this will help encourage a few other transatlantic operators.
And...in a few years we'll have A350-1000s operating out of BFS! (although would rather see the 789s myself).
And...in a few years we'll have A350-1000s operating out of BFS! (although would rather see the 789s myself).
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Virgin Atlantic operated weekly GLA-LAS flights for a 4 week period in 2015, though the route was axed after one season due to a lack of demand. At the time VS operated thrice weekly flights to MCO (almost thrice the 2018 BFS offering when they launched their second route).
If VS were to commence BFS-LAS flights it would almost certainly be post 2019 when the B744s have been replaced by the smaller (and more efficient) A351.
However, VS have already failed to make a success of LAS from a regional airport, so I'd be surprised if they gave BFS a try. It's also worth noting that the likes of TCX have operated BFS-LAS in the past, and haven't been too keen to recommence those flights, so they mustn't think the demand is there. The lack of the UA connection to EWR would favour a direct link to LAS however.
And is there any more planned now?
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I believe that is correct. 150ish is the limit I remember under 'normal' circumstances. Miami Air has run loaded DOD-charter B738s from Shannon and Prestwick westbound but with a stop in newfoundland.
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This was posted on routes on line re Norweigan aircraft
Maybe of interest
Norwegian 737MAX 8 S17 service entry changes as of 29MAY17 :: Routesonline
Maybe of interest
Norwegian 737MAX 8 S17 service entry changes as of 29MAY17 :: Routesonline
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Airport ready for 2.3 million summer rush passengers
https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-...ush-passengers
https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-...ush-passengers