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I would think so. It will be interesting to see how the SEN-Dublin flights perform. They start on 10th May, so not so long to wait. The US book-through connections should make this very attractive.
In today's Southend Echo,
Easyjet quoted statement "Four out of every 5 (10,500pax) seats on easy jet AC out of SEN filled since it started on Apr 2nd".
Catherine Lynn "avg load factors + 80% avg with many flights +90%.". She states EZY as confident in continued growth as they announce more routes in the next few weeks.
Mallorca , Jersey, Ibiza, Malaga will all start by 2nd May.
Sounds like a good start to me.
Easyjet quoted statement "Four out of every 5 (10,500pax) seats on easy jet AC out of SEN filled since it started on Apr 2nd".
Catherine Lynn "avg load factors + 80% avg with many flights +90%.". She states EZY as confident in continued growth as they announce more routes in the next few weeks.
Mallorca , Jersey, Ibiza, Malaga will all start by 2nd May.
Sounds like a good start to me.
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All to do with prices, those on offer have been dirt cheap in comparison to Luton, Stansted and Gatwick. Introductory discounts, no doubt supported by route introduction discounts. The key to EGMC success is filling the planes as the subsidies reduce. 2012 will not be a problem, Stobart has to ensure that the folk who pass through this year do so again in 2013 and beyond when the lure of lower prices may not be good enough?
easyJet management are not daft and will not be losing out on moving units from Stansted, just depends upon yield and subsidies.
easyJet management are not daft and will not be losing out on moving units from Stansted, just depends upon yield and subsidies.
winter flights
geneva goes on sale as of tomorrow and venice as a second winter destination on sale as of next week,with more flights to follow
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I shouldn´t get too over excited frostbite because I think you will find the new routes to Geneva and Venice will take the place of the non-operation and/or reduced capacity on services to Ibiza, Jersey, Palma and Faro. I would guess that it will still be a three aircraft operation.
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I shouldn't think easyJet can expand its base at SEN too much until the terminal expansion is built. However, it seems to have been approved by Rochford District Council last night so, assuming it isn't called in, the extension should be available for winter 2013.
The Venice flights don't start until February, so they appear to be an addition. The Geneva flights are probably winter only, but I suspect the Venice services will be year-round.
The Venice flights don't start until February, so they appear to be an addition. The Geneva flights are probably winter only, but I suspect the Venice services will be year-round.
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I think it's a pity that some people have to sound so sour about the regeneration of SEN. It certainly "gets better" with the announcement of the Venice route if only because it shows that easyJet are interested in establishing SEN as one of its prime London departure points and not just attracting local catchment pax to destinations already well served by LTN and/or STN. In my view SEN's ability (or otherwise) to attract travellers from a wider catchment area will determine whether or not the base expands beyond three aircraft.
Surely there has been precious little good news on the UK aviation front in the past four years and Stobart's boldness in totally rebuilding SEN should be applauded by all in the industry. To do otherwise shows a meanness of spirit based purely upon local interests elsewhere.
I think it's a pity that some people have to sound so sour about the regeneration of SEN. It certainly "gets better" with the announcement of the Venice route if only because it shows that easyJet are interested in establishing SEN as one of its prime London departure points and not just attracting local catchment pax to destinations already well served by LTN and/or STN. In my view SEN's ability (or otherwise) to attract travellers from a wider catchment area will determine whether or not the base expands beyond three aircraft.
Surely there has been precious little good news on the UK aviation front in the past four years and Stobart's boldness in totally rebuilding SEN should be applauded by all in the industry. To do otherwise shows a meanness of spirit based purely upon local interests elsewhere.
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Hi guys I applaud what has happened at SEN and think that EZY have spotted a
niche where they have the playing field to them selves as RYR cannot go there
Being from Manchester I have watched the decline at Blackpool which to me is a very similar airport but perhaps not the catchment area as SEN, the difference
there is that the airport authority are putting anything in the way of Jet2 expanding and won`t spend any money on the simple things
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niche where they have the playing field to them selves as RYR cannot go there
Being from Manchester I have watched the decline at Blackpool which to me is a very similar airport but perhaps not the catchment area as SEN, the difference
there is that the airport authority are putting anything in the way of Jet2 expanding and won`t spend any money on the simple things
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compton3bravo wrote
Expressflight replied
I struggle to see why that comment could be viewed so negatively when it would appear to be a statement of fact. What is wrong with facts or do you think it is incorrect.
I shouldn´t get too over excited frostbite because I think you will find the new routes to Geneva and Venice will take the place of the non-operation and/or reduced capacity on services to Ibiza, Jersey, Palma and Faro. I would guess that it will still be a three aircraft operation.
I think it's a pity that some people have to sound so sour about the regeneration of SEN
You don't have to be saying something that is incorrect to sound sour.
Of course some of the SEN Summer 2012 routes will be reduced in frequency or dropped for Winter 2012/13. Indeed it is so obvious that it hardly merits a mention in the context of a new route announcement.
In January 2011 that same poster said of SEN: ".....unfortunately I think you are going to have great facilities but very few people to use them." It doesn't look that way now does it?
There's nothing wrong with negativity when it's based on fact, rather than wishful thinking.
Of course some of the SEN Summer 2012 routes will be reduced in frequency or dropped for Winter 2012/13. Indeed it is so obvious that it hardly merits a mention in the context of a new route announcement.
In January 2011 that same poster said of SEN: ".....unfortunately I think you are going to have great facilities but very few people to use them." It doesn't look that way now does it?
There's nothing wrong with negativity when it's based on fact, rather than wishful thinking.
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Expressflight has a point. Mr C3B does seem to have a downer on SEN for some reason. For example, he was a little premature in May 2011 with his dismissing of the Aer Arann services to Southend when he said:
"Well most of us thought it wouldn't work at Southend and it looks after only two months we have been proved right. Some very expensive eggs on some people's faces. Your thoughts Expressflight please. "
The Waterford service is going well, and I'm sure the Dublin service will be a big success too. Lighten up C3B, the sun's shining in south-east Essex, and it's The Only Way, as I'm sure you know......
"Well most of us thought it wouldn't work at Southend and it looks after only two months we have been proved right. Some very expensive eggs on some people's faces. Your thoughts Expressflight please. "
The Waterford service is going well, and I'm sure the Dublin service will be a big success too. Lighten up C3B, the sun's shining in south-east Essex, and it's The Only Way, as I'm sure you know......
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Being from Manchester I have watched the decline at Blackpool which to me is a very similar airport but perhaps not the catchment area as SEN, the difference
Lots of good things happening at SEN, feels like BLK 2006 - What easy with new routes though..Jet2 pulled Mahan and Ibiza for no apparent reason, and BLK got Jersey in their place.
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Apologies gentlemen for the delay in replying to your comments (sorry Barling the sun has been shining here also on the CdeSol 26 degC and petrol just over a pound a litre down the road in Gib) Expressflight and Barling Magna. I am definitely not anti-Southend or any other airport, it is just the way I see it. I would have thought any aviation minded person would see that easyJet would commence new winter services to fill in the gaps where summer flights terminate. Good luck to Southend but let us see after the introductory very low fares and when Stobart wants to see a good return on its investment. Surely I am entitled to my opinion. Must dahs my partner has just opened a bottle of red which cost all of 1.25 Euros. Very welcome to share a glass if down this way. Adios!
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I don't think the programme has been announced yet, but with EZY sponsoring the event I'm hoping for something special. Just as I am hoping for something special from a football team near LGW and another near EXT - draws and defeats only will do for a team near SEN.
