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I would have to agree but cannot see any airline coming in until start of summer schedule
Ok a few rumours on the BHD thread, I know shouldn't have been there, but the only option I see is either FR, LS or EZY?
Ok a few rumours on the BHD thread, I know shouldn't have been there, but the only option I see is either FR, LS or EZY?
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Maybe BA is coming to BFS?
Although I do think it's time we got our Canada link back but it's quite hard now a days when LCCs such as fly globe and zoom are gone
Maybe 3-4 flights a week to Germany by EZY or german wings
Madrid by Iberia express? All we can do is guess until something is announced
Although I do think it's time we got our Canada link back but it's quite hard now a days when LCCs such as fly globe and zoom are gone
Maybe 3-4 flights a week to Germany by EZY or german wings
Madrid by Iberia express? All we can do is guess until something is announced
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Certainly I agree with Toronto. I can remember Zoom, Flyglobspan and Air Transit operating so a twice weekly flight in the summer and once a week in winter I think is feasible. AC to Toronto with connections to further Canadian destinations?
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I wonder if there will be a marginal drop in PAC numbers on the UA flight now that EI have left. I noticed a few times that people transited through Belfast on the code shares
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Will be interesting but on my last two flights to the USA I have flown out via BFS to EWR and onwards but return journey had to fly via LHR and then EI to BFS
With EI gone from BFS I have had to be more select in my timing so in January it will be via BFS to USA and back to BFS again via EWR
It will be interesting to see how many pax EI might lose
With EI gone from BFS I have had to be more select in my timing so in January it will be via BFS to USA and back to BFS again via EWR
It will be interesting to see how many pax EI might lose
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Note you managed 7 posts over >14 hrs yesterday. Such diligence must have it's rewards!
Do try and get out a bit more as your anti aviation posts are dragging the Belfast threads into disrepute.
I for one am committed to encouraging the continuous development of air routes from all three of NIs airports and your support would be welcomed by all like minded members of the aviation community.
Otherwise I suggest you migrate to Belfast City Airport Watch where you will feel more at home
Note you managed 7 posts over >14 hrs yesterday. Such diligence must have it's rewards!
Do try and get out a bit more as your anti aviation posts are dragging the Belfast threads into disrepute.
I for one am committed to encouraging the continuous development of air routes from all three of NIs airports and your support would be welcomed by all like minded members of the aviation community.
Otherwise I suggest you migrate to Belfast City Airport Watch where you will feel more at home
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I have flown from all three NI airports and they all provide a good service
Do I have a preference ? Yes BFS is closer and I don't have to travel through the city to BHD, but in the past year I have flown with all airlines out of our airports except Manx2
As a regular user, three times every month I do think I have a right to express my views
I would agree with you that I would welcome any route development fromNI
I have flown from all three NI airports and they all provide a good service
Do I have a preference ? Yes BFS is closer and I don't have to travel through the city to BHD, but in the past year I have flown with all airlines out of our airports except Manx2
As a regular user, three times every month I do think I have a right to express my views
I would agree with you that I would welcome any route development fromNI
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Jet2 W13
Jet2 have started releasing Winter 2013/14 flights.
BFS-TFS operating 2 x week. Tue/Fri departing 08:30
BFS-ACE operating 2 x week. Thu/Sun departing 08:30
The above twice a week flights begin in September 13.
On a similar note the LS BFS/TFS flights started today. Apparently it was fully booked on the outbound.
Any chance Jet2 could start a BFS/LPA next winter on a Mon or Sat. I think i remember them doing it before for 1 season with the 757 before it stopped.
BFS-TFS operating 2 x week. Tue/Fri departing 08:30
BFS-ACE operating 2 x week. Thu/Sun departing 08:30
The above twice a week flights begin in September 13.
On a similar note the LS BFS/TFS flights started today. Apparently it was fully booked on the outbound.
Any chance Jet2 could start a BFS/LPA next winter on a Mon or Sat. I think i remember them doing it before for 1 season with the 757 before it stopped.
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BFS departures / arrivals for today
Just been looking at the departures and arrivals for today, saturday and i cant believe its so quiet. I know from experience Saturday in winter is quiet but the number of flights is very poor.
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Good news for long haul tax
Air Passenger Duty reduced to zero on all long haul flights from Belfast - Belfast International Airport
Now lets see if we get any of the rumored routes..
Air Passenger Duty reduced to zero on all long haul flights from Belfast - Belfast International Airport
Now lets see if we get any of the rumored routes..
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Well we now have lower tax than Dublin so there should definitely a Canada route on the cards now
When are we getting this announcement that someone mentioned last week about a new airline from next march or something
When are we getting this announcement that someone mentioned last week about a new airline from next march or something
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Honestly can't see it making a difference. US, Canadian, and Middle Eastern carriers will continue to use Dublin as the primary access point to the island of Ireland.
The most BFS can hope for with this move is that United will increase frequency on EWR-BFS back to daily.
The most BFS can hope for with this move is that United will increase frequency on EWR-BFS back to daily.
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Is BFS-EWR not already daily ?
I Think this is brilliant news ! Hopefully we will get a Toronto and Orlando (With Virgin?) route restored and maybe a route to Middle East (Etihad, Emirates or Qatar)
Not only that the long haul tax includes flights to Egypt. So maybe we could see some long haul charters (TCX or TOM to Asia or Caribbean ?
I Think this is brilliant news ! Hopefully we will get a Toronto and Orlando (With Virgin?) route restored and maybe a route to Middle East (Etihad, Emirates or Qatar)
Not only that the long haul tax includes flights to Egypt. So maybe we could see some long haul charters (TCX or TOM to Asia or Caribbean ?
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I some how doubt the middle east, not only because of emirates and etihad flying from Dublin but I really can't see them being too impressed with the amenities and services available for their business class passengers
At the moment the airport really is only suitable for low cost and charters. I'm sure United management can be very impressed with the dirty and tired internationals pier and basic business lounge
At the moment the airport really is only suitable for low cost and charters. I'm sure United management can be very impressed with the dirty and tired internationals pier and basic business lounge
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First of all its great news
The majority of pax are going to be in economy. UA to Newark 12-14 business pax max. When they arrive they are straight of the plane , through UK border and out of the airport.
Yes I agree could BFS improve the pax experience ....yes....most airports could
Toronto I think yes, Middle East unsure but maybe Qatar seeing the success of the other Middle East carriers may look at BFS as an option
If American Carriers are using SNN, ok for summer only BFS may also be feasible for more US routes
The majority of pax are going to be in economy. UA to Newark 12-14 business pax max. When they arrive they are straight of the plane , through UK border and out of the airport.
Yes I agree could BFS improve the pax experience ....yes....most airports could
Toronto I think yes, Middle East unsure but maybe Qatar seeing the success of the other Middle East carriers may look at BFS as an option
If American Carriers are using SNN, ok for summer only BFS may also be feasible for more US routes
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Honestly can't see it making a difference. US, Canadian, and Middle Eastern carriers will continue to use Dublin as the primary access point to the island of Ireland.
The most BFS can hope for with this move is that United will increase frequency on EWR-BFS back to daily.
The most BFS can hope for with this move is that United will increase frequency on EWR-BFS back to daily.
I agree with you about Dublin's place as primary gateway though. It would be great to see some new/re-instated long hauls from BFS, but from a catchment area perspective DUB wins hands down.
Any new carrier wishing to serve everyone in Ireland is always going to serve Dublin first unless someone in Government here pays them a lot of money! Even then it still mightn't stack up for a carrier and they would likely retreat to DUB after any subsidy ended. Before anyone points it out, I know UA stayed but lets not forget they threatened to go if APD wasn't addressed.
Sad for us folk up the road, but nonetheless it has been proven as reality.
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Isn't the key issue that DUB is now more accessible than it was in the days of more long haul at Aldergrove? It's much more commercially viable to serve the island (see what I did there?) from Dublin rather than split the assets and costs across multiple entry points.
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I can see your logic regarding one airport. Small regional airports are struggling, just look at Waterford, Galway, Sligo, Donegal. However I do think Ireland is large enough for more direct links from BFS.
Most pax will not mind driving 1.0 hour to an airport. For me to fly to from DUB its a three hour drive. OK when flying out of Ireland, not a pleasure on the way back when you are tired
Maybe Ireland should have only FIVE major airport, DUB, ORK, SNN NOC and BFS
I think that comment might stir the hornets nest?
Most pax will not mind driving 1.0 hour to an airport. For me to fly to from DUB its a three hour drive. OK when flying out of Ireland, not a pleasure on the way back when you are tired
Maybe Ireland should have only FIVE major airport, DUB, ORK, SNN NOC and BFS
I think that comment might stir the hornets nest?