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Provisional caa stats are out, looks like strong number on NQY-LGW & MAN
LPL & SEN look better than I thought they would with over 2000 per route, considering both route only runs three weekly isn't bad.
NQY-LGW actually carried 2000 more than LGW-NCL
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LPL & SEN look better than I thought they would with over 2000 per route, considering both route only runs three weekly isn't bad.
NQY-LGW actually carried 2000 more than LGW-NCL
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Surfaced runways to be installed at Lands End Apt
BBC News - Runway improvements to get underway
Resurfacing work is set to go ahead on two of the four grass runways at Land's End Airport.
It comes after the company that provides air and sea links to the Isles Of Scilly reported a big rise in pre-tax profits.The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company said its turnover increased by 7.2% last year.
The figures were boosted by more passengers using Skybus after helicopter services ended in October.
Andrew May, the chairman of the company, said: "Our strong cash position means we will continue to invest in strengthening the route, including plans to resurface two of the four grass runways at Land's End Airport this calendar year."
Following a number of delays owing to waterlogged ground, the company now intends to surface to the runways with tar macadam.
It has also spent £2m on upgrading its Scillonian passenger ship and work on freight vessels Gry Maritha and Lyonesse Lady to extend their life until at least 2018.
It also completed a £1m terminal building at Land's End Airport.
The company added it had created 50 new jobs, including pilots, engineers, fire crew and customer service staff, increasing its total workforce to more than 200.
The company said it would continue to invest in strengthening the route.
Daily flights by British International Helicopters to the Isles of Scilly ended in October with the company citing rising costs and falling passenger numbers as the reason.
Resurfacing work is set to go ahead on two of the four grass runways at Land's End Airport.
It comes after the company that provides air and sea links to the Isles Of Scilly reported a big rise in pre-tax profits.The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company said its turnover increased by 7.2% last year.
The figures were boosted by more passengers using Skybus after helicopter services ended in October.
Andrew May, the chairman of the company, said: "Our strong cash position means we will continue to invest in strengthening the route, including plans to resurface two of the four grass runways at Land's End Airport this calendar year."
Following a number of delays owing to waterlogged ground, the company now intends to surface to the runways with tar macadam.
It has also spent £2m on upgrading its Scillonian passenger ship and work on freight vessels Gry Maritha and Lyonesse Lady to extend their life until at least 2018.
It also completed a £1m terminal building at Land's End Airport.
The company added it had created 50 new jobs, including pilots, engineers, fire crew and customer service staff, increasing its total workforce to more than 200.
The company said it would continue to invest in strengthening the route.
Daily flights by British International Helicopters to the Isles of Scilly ended in October with the company citing rising costs and falling passenger numbers as the reason.
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SEN-NQY approaching 60% load factor; not bad for a new route, but it is the height of the summer. It would need a twice daily service to really prove whether the route is a viable London alternative, but would obviously only appeal to those for whom London is their final destination.
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It is indeed the height of the Summer, thousands of Germans arriving by cruise ship and caravanners, campers etc none of whom will ever use a flight, but, yes the peak even for a route like SEN. Load factor is irrelevant unless you know the yield per seat so who can say but I question long term is it really viable?
Who will put money on Flybe finishing early as Winter draws on or at very least cutting services to London?
Who will put money on Flybe finishing early as Winter draws on or at very least cutting services to London?
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Flybe have to be very careful on reducing any of its services at LGW. They have to protect the slots for Easyjet or lose a lot of cash. To retain the grandfather rights they have to operate at least 81% of slots. Its the same for the GCI routes. They maybe making losses but overall it would be even greater if they don't operate.
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Its just cos I have been doing slots for quite a few years....... EU regulation 95/93 and amendment's as they apply. The only time this was suspended was post 9/11 for a year.
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Some Germans do arrive via NQY as there is still the LH DUS service which I'm convinced would be well used if made 3 or 4 weekly just down to the number of Germans you bump into in our lovely duchy on a daily basis.
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I am informed the big rise from the Fatherland is because there is a TV programme showing over there which is set in Cornwall ( no idea which one) it is hugely popular and hence the interest?
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Rosamunde Pilcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmed in Cornwall and shown in Germany, does wonders for tourism
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Filmed in Cornwall and shown in Germany, does wonders for tourism
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There were about half a dozen D, NL,F plated cars parked along the seafront at Falmouth this morning, for a Sunday middle of the season it still seems quiet to me though although at Lizard and Kynance two days ago it was packed.
Problem for NQY airport though is that as has been said before most are driving, cruise ships etc and whilst there is going to always be some increase and demand for German flights it is never going to be enough to maintain a long season. In two weeks it will all be over and just the Saga louts will be here by the coach load!
Problem for NQY airport though is that as has been said before most are driving, cruise ships etc and whilst there is going to always be some increase and demand for German flights it is never going to be enough to maintain a long season. In two weeks it will all be over and just the Saga louts will be here by the coach load!
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Slightly off topic went in the Classic museum today, very impressed, has the makings of something really good..lots of people there so just what the airport needs....across the road in a car park are a large number of LR Defenders all on civilian registrations ( mostly 58 plates), anyone know who owns them or what they are about please I would be interested in buying half a dozen?
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Also slightly off topic, I fully endorse Groundhog's comments on Classic Air Force who have VC10 ZA148 "Guy Gibson" due to arrive next week to join the collection. It's good to see something at the airfield seemingly proceeding well.
Cornwall Council who have so far had to reduce their budget by £170 million overall will have to cut a further £100 million by 2018 and it seems unlikely things will get much easier for the airport over the next few years .
Cornwall Council who have so far had to reduce their budget by £170 million overall will have to cut a further £100 million by 2018 and it seems unlikely things will get much easier for the airport over the next few years .
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To be operated by SkyWork Airlines, no word yet if this will operate as one flight and continue from one to another or if its two separate flights.
Also no word yet if its operating on the Q400 or most likely on the D328
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Also no word yet if its operating on the Q400 or most likely on the D328
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