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LGW-BHD was 32k, the 12k figure is the amount the route has grown like for like. LHR has increased by about 22k making a total of 52k, last yr EI carried 18k so the LHR routes have grown by 3k. On a different note MAN showing growth for BHD, BFS not out yet, without looking back though I think both grew in Nov. Not all bad news for BE , some gains here and there, ABZ, CWL, LBA, MAN.
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Gazmo you are making an assumption that EI are only getting the incremental volume on BHD LGW, they are getting a fair split of the cake.. hence without knowing the specific airline by airline numbers you will not know the precise load factor, also BE using 400s on some flights and on some occassion cancelling rotations, well not as in cancelled simply not scheduling them. Eg Mon the evening rotation wasnt scheduled.
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Mart901 yes the growth is 12K but with EI now having 90 flights per month the question I am asking is the LF low, either on EI or BE to LGW as EZY only appear to have a small reduction in numbers on the London market or as EI BUD has stated flights using smaller aircraft ie BE.
Yes BHD has 52 K pax on LHR but the combined total for last Dec was 60 K
As previous surely someone as insider info on EI or BE LF's
Yes BHD has 52 K pax on LHR but the combined total for last Dec was 60 K
As previous surely someone as insider info on EI or BE LF's
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Gazmo if I wasn't using my phone and had the info to hand I would try and work out at least an average of the 2 carriers. If you think about it though, some days EZY have used A320's, on up to 5 rotations, BE have smaller aircraft and EI only A319 there's probably not a lot in it. I agree with EI-BUD I think BE are suffering, especially in this slack period.
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Wonder how BFS will handle the snow tomorrow if its amounts to much 
How will the city cope if any snow makes it to the seaside?
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"For the few flights that there are now at Lough Neagh International, is it even economically viable to keep the runway and apron areas clear?"
I would say the crews of the A/C diverting there would say yes
I would say the crews of the A/C diverting there would say yes
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Have just watched Jet2 LS325 from Leeds Bradford circling for almost half an hour before diverting to Dublin (according to Flightradar24 map) while at the same time various Easyjet flights appear to be landing ok.
Do the Easyjet planes have special equipment for landing in snow/bad weather or what?
Edit - I posted this around 5.14pm!
Do the Easyjet planes have special equipment for landing in snow/bad weather or what?
Edit - I posted this around 5.14pm!
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They have contractors as well as their own staff... i think they even invested in some equipment after the last big snow.. however due to the size of BFS, it'll be a challenge if it continues on as forecast states, not to mention its no good keeping BFS clear if the destination airports can't cope.
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For the few flights that there are now at Lough Neagh International, is it even economically viable to keep the runway and apron areas clear? Who needs snow blowers when you can grab a bit of tumbleweed as it blows past and use that as a brush.
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Looking at cancellations today BFS to BRS and LGW cancelled, some naturally running late
BHD cancellations LHR X 3 BHX EMA X2 GLA EDI SOU.....the tumbleweed at BFS must be keeping the runways clear!!!!!!!
BHD cancellations LHR X 3 BHX EMA X2 GLA EDI SOU.....the tumbleweed at BFS must be keeping the runways clear!!!!!!!
What's
mean? Is this a new language I have yet to be introduced to?
Is there the room at BFS?
If people do get diverted they can look forward to sitting on the plane for a while whilst the boys pick their ar$es for a bit before bringing the steps over (in my experience).
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Is there the room at BFS?
If people do get diverted they can look forward to sitting on the plane for a while whilst the boys pick their ar$es for a bit before bringing the steps over (in my experience).
Not at all Zag23. It irks me that someone can be bothered to type the word "diversions" ("Divs" is a recognised abbreviation is it not?), but the word "tonight" is too much effort.
Also, for an airport that is apparently keen to be NI's no1, the ground staff seem utterly disinterested. I do a lot of travelling to the southwest of England for business, and as such, my only option from NI is EZY to BRS. On almost every occasion on returning to BFS, it's like the arrival of the flight is a surprise to the guys who work there. Any insights into why a quiet apron takes 15-20 minutes to produce steps to allow people to get off the plane? Staff shortages? Laziness? Disinterest?
As for the CODA thread, well there are those on there who are not in touch with reality. Hence my ire in that context.
Also, for an airport that is apparently keen to be NI's no1, the ground staff seem utterly disinterested. I do a lot of travelling to the southwest of England for business, and as such, my only option from NI is EZY to BRS. On almost every occasion on returning to BFS, it's like the arrival of the flight is a surprise to the guys who work there. Any insights into why a quiet apron takes 15-20 minutes to produce steps to allow people to get off the plane? Staff shortages? Laziness? Disinterest?
As for the CODA thread, well there are those on there who are not in touch with reality. Hence my ire in that context.