SOUTHEND - 3 The new beginning
I believe the 24 approach lighting is in the process of being upgraded right now. Apparently it's the number of crossbars which is the main determining factor in reducing the RVR minima. I had thought that IRVR also made a difference but someone corrected me on this this morning.
I do wish LTNman would stop trying to compare SEN with LTN. The latter is a mature major airfield while SEN is not yet in that league so it's hardly surprising that there are still a few things SEN lacks at this stage. There is hardly going to be network of coach services until the demand is actually established and the same applies to early and late trains. It's bound to be a tricky time when going from virtually nil pax to 1 million per annum in a short space of time.
Regarding Kon Tiki Sky one intriguing thing is that Alfa Air definitely do think that its genuine, which is rather a surprise. Are they being conned as well, as many people are suggesting its a hoax or worse, or does it have some substance?
I do wish LTNman would stop trying to compare SEN with LTN. The latter is a mature major airfield while SEN is not yet in that league so it's hardly surprising that there are still a few things SEN lacks at this stage. There is hardly going to be network of coach services until the demand is actually established and the same applies to early and late trains. It's bound to be a tricky time when going from virtually nil pax to 1 million per annum in a short space of time.
Regarding Kon Tiki Sky one intriguing thing is that Alfa Air definitely do think that its genuine, which is rather a surprise. Are they being conned as well, as many people are suggesting its a hoax or worse, or does it have some substance?
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I agree with Expressflight that we're going to have to anticipate teething problems with the launch of what is essentially a new airport. Remember the Terminal Five launch? I like the look of SEN's terminal, but it seemed a bit small to me when I popped in last week (I know an extension is planned). With EZY and RE flights departing at similar times it's going to get a wee bit crowded.
I also agree that LTNman seems a bit fixated on SEN at the moment. I can't see why he should be that interested. Luton's future looks bright with its plans for expansion - the Council having even grander plans than the airport owners (why couldn't Southend BC have done that in the distant past?). I can't see SEN taking passengers away from Luton to any great extent. The Aer Arann switch to SEN is a one-off and a darned clever move by Stobart to get SEN up and running again with daily schedules before the EZY revolution. I wonder if Aer Arann will re-consider establishing some niche European schedules from SEN? If not, someone else will do so fairly soon I would have thought. Once EZY shows cosnsistently high load factors on its summer schedules, and its winter ski flights, surely other operators will follow.
Kon-tiki Sky appears from other postings to be highly doubtful. Let's hope that more established operators get involved - what was the problem with Danube Wings' DLE schedule? Maybe some more services will follow the Routes 2012 event at Tallinn in May?
I also agree that LTNman seems a bit fixated on SEN at the moment. I can't see why he should be that interested. Luton's future looks bright with its plans for expansion - the Council having even grander plans than the airport owners (why couldn't Southend BC have done that in the distant past?). I can't see SEN taking passengers away from Luton to any great extent. The Aer Arann switch to SEN is a one-off and a darned clever move by Stobart to get SEN up and running again with daily schedules before the EZY revolution. I wonder if Aer Arann will re-consider establishing some niche European schedules from SEN? If not, someone else will do so fairly soon I would have thought. Once EZY shows cosnsistently high load factors on its summer schedules, and its winter ski flights, surely other operators will follow.
Kon-tiki Sky appears from other postings to be highly doubtful. Let's hope that more established operators get involved - what was the problem with Danube Wings' DLE schedule? Maybe some more services will follow the Routes 2012 event at Tallinn in May?
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Is CAT II in the plan for SEN or will it remain CAT I when the works complete.
Having travelled through the new terminal last week, have to say it is looking in great shape. Any staff I came in contact with at check-in/security etc are a credit to the place, pleasent change to the surly jobsworths at most other London airports!
Having travelled through the new terminal last week, have to say it is looking in great shape. Any staff I came in contact with at check-in/security etc are a credit to the place, pleasent change to the surly jobsworths at most other London airports!
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Back in the old days SEN always had a reputation for being friendly. More than that, staff had a sense of fun too. Channel, BUAF and Aviation Traders were all run by "personalities" and there was a feeling of pulling together (either with, or sometimes against, the "personality" leadership)! It looks like some of that sense of friendliness and fun has been rekindled by Stobart - long may it continue.
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OltonPete - the aircraft is in for a paint job, it's covered in yellow patch repairs on the skin. I don't know if it's coming out all white or back into the easyJet c/s because as it stands the aircraft has no seats installed, making me think it maybe be an end of lease job.
G-EZEZ was sat on the ramp today and flew SEN-LGW, this aircraft came out with a slightly different colour scheme, with the easyJet titles on the side only coming up to the overwing exits, maybe this a/c will also be leaving the fleet, who knows.. Any pics of G-EZEZ? Would be interesting to see whether this is a 'tweak' to the livery.
I know Easy are looking at new seats aswell.
OltonPete - the aircraft is in for a paint job, it's covered in yellow patch repairs on the skin. I don't know if it's coming out all white or back into the easyJet c/s because as it stands the aircraft has no seats installed, making me think it maybe be an end of lease job.
G-EZEZ was sat on the ramp today and flew SEN-LGW, this aircraft came out with a slightly different colour scheme, with the easyJet titles on the side only coming up to the overwing exits, maybe this a/c will also be leaving the fleet, who knows.. Any pics of G-EZEZ? Would be interesting to see whether this is a 'tweak' to the livery.
I know Easy are looking at new seats aswell.
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Posted in the Isle of Man forum by GMIMA
EASYJET Close to announcing new route
Easyjet will shortly announce a new route from the isle of man.
LPL IOM SEN IOM LPL twice a day! Not sure if it will be operated by SEN or LPL based aircraft etc
Apparently Flybe mike rutter has been over to the IOM to threaten the IOM government over frequencies on the routes they operate on, should this go ahead!
Easy already announced SEN JER
Fingers crossed announcement to follow.
Easyjet will shortly announce a new route from the isle of man.
LPL IOM SEN IOM LPL twice a day! Not sure if it will be operated by SEN or LPL based aircraft etc
Apparently Flybe mike rutter has been over to the IOM to threaten the IOM government over frequencies on the routes they operate on, should this go ahead!
Easy already announced SEN JER
Fingers crossed announcement to follow.
I shall be very surprised if easyJet operate a double daily LPL-IOM-SEN-IOM-LPL service - that's a lot of capacity to fill.
It would have to be operated by a LPL aircraft as there is no spare availability within the three SEN based aircraft and an early arrival SEN would be required anyway for it to stand any chance of working.
It would have to be operated by a LPL aircraft as there is no spare availability within the three SEN based aircraft and an early arrival SEN would be required anyway for it to stand any chance of working.
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This might interest people here. Taken from my copy of Southend airport's 1967/68 year book.
44 years ago the map shows a proposed new runway extension and railway station. It's been a long wait and I can see why people here are passionate.
44 years ago the map shows a proposed new runway extension and railway station. It's been a long wait and I can see why people here are passionate.
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I guess it's a bit like supporting the local football team. The airport used to be in the first division but a lack of investment caused the airport to drop a few divisions. Now the supporters are chomping at the bit as the good times return.
What next, package holidays again to Europe?
What next, package holidays again to Europe?
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Absolutely. Continental Routes, don't you know...... Hopefully a range of package holiday flights will arise over time, but I guess people will want to see EZY's services thrive first.
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I'm really hoping that the next 6 months will be defining ones for the airport. Obviously we have the EasyJet and Aer Arann/Aer Lingus flights all in place, the terminal and runway extension complete and the new safety and radar features in place. Do people genuinely think that the airport will now be starting to look an attractive proposition to other carriers? It's well known that demand for the EZ flights is high, and hopefully it will become apparent soon that the new radar and safety equipment, runway extension, terminal building and railway station all operate smoothly in tandem. Do people thinks that there are some carriers waiting in the wings to see proof that the airport will be popular/successful before they start negotiating to start routes up?
What carriers, routes and models could be possible out of SEN do people think?
What carriers, routes and models could be possible out of SEN do people think?
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Just in case LTNman pops round the corner.
Poll reveals
Best to read this post before slating all LON airports. Impressions last with travellers.
As you can tell I am quickly finding him very annoying.
On another note, Will the Typhoon be taking off from SEN for the airshow this year. What are the minimums for the typhoon and the reds?
Poll reveals
Best to read this post before slating all LON airports. Impressions last with travellers.
As you can tell I am quickly finding him very annoying.
On another note, Will the Typhoon be taking off from SEN for the airshow this year. What are the minimums for the typhoon and the reds?
Cap'n Birds Eye,
Your stats are two years old.
Others,
I wish the 'new' Southend well - the big upturn comes after next weekend and I'm sure it will go smoothly. SEN has a geographic niche which it will continue to develop, probably at the expense of STN and to a lesser extent LTN and LGW. Pity Channel Airways Viscounts won't feature in the renaissance...
Your stats are two years old.
Others,
I wish the 'new' Southend well - the big upturn comes after next weekend and I'm sure it will go smoothly. SEN has a geographic niche which it will continue to develop, probably at the expense of STN and to a lesser extent LTN and LGW. Pity Channel Airways Viscounts won't feature in the renaissance...