SOUTHEND - 3 The new beginning
EasyJet had avg LFs of around 90% whilst at EMA but still packed up and left complaining of low yield
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They were in direct competition with other operators
Luton was a victim of this many years ago when BAA enticed Ryanair and TNT to Stansted from Luton.
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With BAA Stansted being sold the new operator will be looking at airports around it and seeing if they can offer a deal to attract business back to Stansted or new business that airports like Southend would be keen to get.
Whether the easyjet operations impact, or are affected by, their STN flights remains to be seen.
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Rotterdam to SEN plans
New start-up airline hopes to create a new base at Rotterdam with several routes including SEN, using 2 based aircraft at Rotterdam (apparently F-50 or Jetstream 32 aircraft). Plans to put tickets on sale from 11th June 2012 with flights starting on the 17th September 2 x daily. Seems a bit more legit than other start-up airlines - but who really knows whether or not it is real or if it WILL actually start!? 
Take a look - Europort Express - connecting you to Europort
Take a look - Europort Express - connecting you to Europort
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As I recall being informed at the time NOW were to go in to direct competition with EZY and, indeed, their initial aircraft were to be ex EZY B737's which EZY were to return to the lessor.
Well somewhat unsurprisingly EZY extended the leases on those B737's putting NOW up sh1t creek and without a paddle.
Well somewhat unsurprisingly EZY extended the leases on those B737's putting NOW up sh1t creek and without a paddle.
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The Echo fails to mention that Easyjet have reduced the frequency of the routes out of Stansted and that this reduction is now being flown from Southend because the three based aircraft were previously at Stansted. So it doesn't necessarily mean passengers are choosing Southend over Stansted.
Having said that, Southend have gained at Stansted's expense having the three ex-Stansted aircraft now based.
The Echo fails to mention that Easyjet have reduced the frequency of the routes out of Stansted and that this reduction is now being flown from Southend because the three based aircraft were previously at Stansted. So it doesn't necessarily mean passengers are choosing Southend over Stansted.
Having said that, Southend have gained at Stansted's expense having the three ex-Stansted aircraft now based.
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Quote: "Southend gain at the expense of Stansted?
Passengers choose Southend over rival (From Echo)"
Not surprising, all things being equal, SEN has the advantages of a small, hassle-free, regional airport with a railway station attached.
Passengers choose Southend over rival (From Echo)"
Not surprising, all things being equal, SEN has the advantages of a small, hassle-free, regional airport with a railway station attached.
Not surprising, all things being equal, SEN has the advantages of a small, hassle-free, regional airport with a railway station attached.
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I got back from Dublin visiting family this morning to Southend - living in Leigh it's so much better than going from Stansted as I used to, and I'll certainly be doing it again as it's a £10 taxi to home in Leigh.
I went Tuesday afternoon on an ATR42-300 (EI-BYO - this one in fact - Report: Aer Arann AT42 near Isle of Man on Oct 7th 2008, smoke in cabin) and came back this morning on an ATR72-500 (EI-REM) with a very bouncy and not very straight landing I have never been on a prop plane before (well, a more than 2 seater one) and found the ATR72 a much quieter experience.
Just 14 people going and about 12 coming back.
I went Tuesday afternoon on an ATR42-300 (EI-BYO - this one in fact - Report: Aer Arann AT42 near Isle of Man on Oct 7th 2008, smoke in cabin) and came back this morning on an ATR72-500 (EI-REM) with a very bouncy and not very straight landing
I have never been on a prop plane before (well, a more than 2 seater one) and found the ATR72 a much quieter experience.Just 14 people going and about 12 coming back.
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SEN's no-glass walkway
I flew to Ibiza and back with the family last week for £50 each and have no complaints about Easyjet, but two other issues I did have. Mainly on returning to SEN at 2230 it was only 10C and yet the walk from the furthest stand to the "warmth" of the tiny passport control room was subjected to the cold wind because the south facing part of the covered walkway is not glassed. For my elderly parents it's was a poor end to the holiday. Why is there no glass on the side of this walkway? The second is issue was how slow the handling agents were in Ibiza.....some of us (140pax) were queueing for one hour! I remain 100% a Southend supporter.
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Out of interest has ei-byo been painted in aer lingus colours yet and does it have the new leather seat interior? Last time I saw it it was in a modified aer arann colour scheme.
Out of interest has ei-byo been painted in aer lingus colours yet and does it have the new leather seat interior? Last time I saw it it was in a modified aer arann colour scheme.
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The Jewel in Eddie's Crown
SEN is now officially the jewel in Stobart's crown.
Southend Airport: The jewel in Stobart's crown (From Echo)
.... why have Stobart got a crown, though.....?
Southend Airport: The jewel in Stobart's crown (From Echo)
.... why have Stobart got a crown, though.....?
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Stobarts are doing a great job at sen but if some of you worked for them you would be shocked at the treatment of staff, no doubt the people working for them at sen will soon find out for themselves.