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The carribbean is a long way via EWR or JFK.
But better than a flight from MAN- LHR ...a coach, yes a coach taking in the delights of the M25 before recheckin at LGW
Assume you check in 2 hours before at MAN
1 hour to LHR
90 mins to LGW taking in waiting time, loading etc
1 hour check in LGW
Bloody hell it has been nearly 6 hours and we are still in blighty !
The Virgin site should make it very very clear that you will be have to connect via coach.....currently by way of example it just say MAN -LHR LGW -LAS
.... would they really tolerate this ?
Can you imagine people near Gatwick flying to say Leeds then getting a coach to Manchester ........
But better than a flight from MAN- LHR ...a coach, yes a coach taking in the delights of the M25 before recheckin at LGW
Assume you check in 2 hours before at MAN
1 hour to LHR
90 mins to LGW taking in waiting time, loading etc
1 hour check in LGW
Bloody hell it has been nearly 6 hours and we are still in blighty !
The Virgin site should make it very very clear that you will be have to connect via coach.....currently by way of example it just say MAN -LHR LGW -LAS
.... would they really tolerate this ?
Can you imagine people near Gatwick flying to say Leeds then getting a coach to Manchester ........
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I use the LGW shuttle for meetings in Brighton and find it cheaper and more convenient than a train jny all the way from Stalybridge. Last time, the 0820 was packed out with business types and I'd guess only 20 connecting to the long hauls (they had to dash and made themselves visible to crew).
Return jny also seemed to be very few 'connectors'.
I'm sure the stats have been analysed but the am/pm are used predominately for South London area business. Guess the mid day rotations are affecting the daily totals and leading to an incorrect conclusion.
Selfishly speaking, a business day rotation to/from LGW would suit me just fine
(Ironically a few of those 'business types' were easyJet management who made the most of the 'free' on board refreshments)
Return jny also seemed to be very few 'connectors'.
I'm sure the stats have been analysed but the am/pm are used predominately for South London area business. Guess the mid day rotations are affecting the daily totals and leading to an incorrect conclusion.
Selfishly speaking, a business day rotation to/from LGW would suit me just fine
(Ironically a few of those 'business types' were easyJet management who made the most of the 'free' on board refreshments)
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Can you imagine people near Gatwick flying to say Leeds then getting a coach to Manchester ........
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More potential for taking the eye off the ball at MAN
Manchester Airport is looking to take over Chicago Midway airport in the United States of America - Manchester Evening News
Manchester Airport is part of a bid to take over an airport in Chicago in an international expansion.
It is understood that bosses are involved in a possible bid for Midway International Airport – the 26th busiest in the United States.
The airport’s parent company, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Australian investment partner Industry Funds Management, is one of 16 parties to have expressed interest in the Chicago hub, according to official documents.
The consortium responded to a formal process, known as a request for qualifications, indicating that they were keen to lease, operate and improve the airport for up to 40 years.
Sources said that MAG’s involvement would not be financial, but could involve helping to run operations there.
Midway carried 19.5m passengers last year – only slightly fewer than Manchester.
In 2009, current owners the City of Chicago looked at privatising the airport. But a deal stalled when the financial markets froze. Reports at the time suggested that a 99-year lease would have brought in $2.5bn.
City officials in Chicago confirmed to the M.E.N. that Manchester Airports Group – in conjunction with IFM – was among 16 companies to have expressed interest in Midway.
It is understood that MAG and IFM are among seven deemed to have the operational and financial capabilities to progress to the next stage and become potential bidders.
A City of Chicago spokesman said: “We can confirm that Manchester Airports Group was one of the 16.”
It is understood that Midway bosses want to lease their airport out for up to 40 years.
The private operator would be expected to pay an upfront fee and share revenue with the city.
Lois Scott, the City of Chicago’s chief financial officer said: “The response generated from the request for qualifications process is encouraging and provides the city with a sense of the strong level of interest in a potential lease.
“We must evaluate fully if this could be a win for Chicagoans and ensure that certain conditions and criteria are met, including a strong benefit to taxpayers and a travellers’ bill of rights.”
Midway opened in 1927. It is the city’s second airport and has often been dwarfed by its bigger neighbour O’Hare, which handled 66.8m passengers in 2012.
In an interview with the M.E.N. last February, MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish said that the group could consider a swoop for a European or American airport if it failed to buy Stansted.
Last month Manchester Airports Group won the race to buy Stansted Airport in Essex, signing a deal worth £1.5bn. As part of the transaction, Industry Funds Management (IFM) will become an investor in MAG, which is owned by Greater Manchester’s 10 councils.
IFM declined to comment on the Chicago reports.
A MAG spokesman said: “MAG is not providing any equity to a deal. The airport group may provide operational consultancy services later on, if requested.”
Manchester Airport is looking to take over Chicago Midway airport in the United States of America - Manchester Evening News
Manchester Airport is part of a bid to take over an airport in Chicago in an international expansion.
It is understood that bosses are involved in a possible bid for Midway International Airport – the 26th busiest in the United States.
The airport’s parent company, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Australian investment partner Industry Funds Management, is one of 16 parties to have expressed interest in the Chicago hub, according to official documents.
The consortium responded to a formal process, known as a request for qualifications, indicating that they were keen to lease, operate and improve the airport for up to 40 years.
Sources said that MAG’s involvement would not be financial, but could involve helping to run operations there.
Midway carried 19.5m passengers last year – only slightly fewer than Manchester.
In 2009, current owners the City of Chicago looked at privatising the airport. But a deal stalled when the financial markets froze. Reports at the time suggested that a 99-year lease would have brought in $2.5bn.
City officials in Chicago confirmed to the M.E.N. that Manchester Airports Group – in conjunction with IFM – was among 16 companies to have expressed interest in Midway.
It is understood that MAG and IFM are among seven deemed to have the operational and financial capabilities to progress to the next stage and become potential bidders.
A City of Chicago spokesman said: “We can confirm that Manchester Airports Group was one of the 16.”
It is understood that Midway bosses want to lease their airport out for up to 40 years.
The private operator would be expected to pay an upfront fee and share revenue with the city.
Lois Scott, the City of Chicago’s chief financial officer said: “The response generated from the request for qualifications process is encouraging and provides the city with a sense of the strong level of interest in a potential lease.
“We must evaluate fully if this could be a win for Chicagoans and ensure that certain conditions and criteria are met, including a strong benefit to taxpayers and a travellers’ bill of rights.”
Midway opened in 1927. It is the city’s second airport and has often been dwarfed by its bigger neighbour O’Hare, which handled 66.8m passengers in 2012.
In an interview with the M.E.N. last February, MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish said that the group could consider a swoop for a European or American airport if it failed to buy Stansted.
Last month Manchester Airports Group won the race to buy Stansted Airport in Essex, signing a deal worth £1.5bn. As part of the transaction, Industry Funds Management (IFM) will become an investor in MAG, which is owned by Greater Manchester’s 10 councils.
IFM declined to comment on the Chicago reports.
A MAG spokesman said: “MAG is not providing any equity to a deal. The airport group may provide operational consultancy services later on, if requested.”
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LH is removing three aircraft from TXL for the summer period and it seems as if LH's TXL-MAN will be one of the victims
In other news, some Turkish charters added for the summer.
Freebird airlines will run 3 weekly flights, one each to Bodrum, Izmir and Dalaman.
FHY603 BJV 0600 MAN 0830
FHY604 MAN 0930 BJV 1545
Mondays from 6th May on behalf of Olympic holidays
FHY601 ADB 03:00 MAN 07:15
FHY602 MAN 08:15 ADB 12:10
Fridays from 28th June on behalf of Thomas Cook.
FHY605 DLM 1645 MAN 1920
FHY606 MAN 2020 DLM 0240
Sundays from 5th May on behalf of Thomas Cook.
Pegasus will also run 2 weekly flights, one to Dalaman and one to Antalya:
PC1415 DLM 0730 MAN 1010
PC1416 MAN 1050 DLM 1705
Mondays on behalf of Olympic holidays
PC1691 AYT 0845 MAN 1130
PC1692 MAN 1220 AYT 1845
Saturdays on behalf of Thomas Cook and Olympic holidays.
There will also be up to 4 weekly flights from Onur Air to Dalaman, Ercan and Bodrum at various days/times
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Bit spottery however it's an upgraded CL415 model for the Moroccan Civil Defence and Fire Authorities on delivery.
Almost all CL415s for Europe and Africa transit Manchester.
OceanSkys are a Bombardier agent and handler
Almost all CL415s for Europe and Africa transit Manchester.
OceanSkys are a Bombardier agent and handler
Last edited by rutankrd; 26th Feb 2013 at 20:10.
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Does anyone know which terminal they depart from at MAN? (It's QS3084 to RHO), 20/7 - they are not on the airports airline list, could do with a heads up!
Thanks in advance, Rob
Thanks in advance, Rob
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I will be using Man-LGW again Friday, my brother lives in Kent & both me and GF use for business in SE, much easier than LHR even if we are in central London.
I think Virgin are making a big mistake taking on BA on LHR, which I think was a reaction to originally losing the West Coast Mainline Franchise. They would be better serving the business community on LGW, I just hope that somebody else sees the potential for this route, maybe Jet2 again.
On another note I feel that MAN is becoming a major player again. I find it interesting that HS2 rail will link London as a whole to the new rail station at MAN with no spur to LHR , possibly negating the need to expand LHR or new build, With Airport city, the A555 and tram completion I feel good times are ahead. This is good for business and the NW economy as a whole
I think Virgin are making a big mistake taking on BA on LHR, which I think was a reaction to originally losing the West Coast Mainline Franchise. They would be better serving the business community on LGW, I just hope that somebody else sees the potential for this route, maybe Jet2 again.
On another note I feel that MAN is becoming a major player again. I find it interesting that HS2 rail will link London as a whole to the new rail station at MAN with no spur to LHR , possibly negating the need to expand LHR or new build, With Airport city, the A555 and tram completion I feel good times are ahead. This is good for business and the NW economy as a whole
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Has already been noted above.
