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I think I am correct but no doubt I will be corrected if I am wrong. At the moment there are restrictions on Romanians and Bulgarian working in the UK. Under EU law these restrictions are soon to be lifted. I think we can expect a large influx of new arrivals from these counties and no doubt Wizz will bring more of them to Luton.
Also in 2013 Croatia joins the EU so there is another opportunity for migrants to come here.
Also in 2013 Croatia joins the EU so there is another opportunity for migrants to come here.
Talking about the EU; I'm going to put another spin on it.
There are many Lutonians (and many many more nationwide) that believe the UK should leave the EU immediately. The reasoning behind it, probably due to inward migration.
Surely leaving the EU would be disastrous for London Luton Airport; the most important business in the town?
There are many Lutonians (and many many more nationwide) that believe the UK should leave the EU immediately. The reasoning behind it, probably due to inward migration.
Surely leaving the EU would be disastrous for London Luton Airport; the most important business in the town?
Surely leaving the EU would be disastrous for London Luton Airport
The Airport's profile would change to its historic one - a departure point for UK travellers. Other airports would be similarly affected.
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Regarding new Wizz routes both Arad and Craiova come on stream next year so I would think Luton will be served from both airports in due course. Maybe some of our Wizz friends can tell me why noboby seems to fly from Constanza on the Black Sea coast. Memories of the 1970s when numerous IT flights were operated.
Regarding leaving the UK IMHO leaving would be an unmitigated disaster for the UK in terms of exports etc. (the Commonwealth doesnīt want us any more) plus travel. I know most Brits seem to think Johnny Foreigner is a bit of an ogre but having lived in Spain and travelled around Europe on the whole they are much more friendly than the stuck up Brit. They have different priorities - family, food, enjoying life not rushing round at 1,000 miles an hour and donīt give a s**t about anybody else. Nobody does coffee on the go - stop and have a cup and relax for 10-15 minutes.
Regarding leaving the UK IMHO leaving would be an unmitigated disaster for the UK in terms of exports etc. (the Commonwealth doesnīt want us any more) plus travel. I know most Brits seem to think Johnny Foreigner is a bit of an ogre but having lived in Spain and travelled around Europe on the whole they are much more friendly than the stuck up Brit. They have different priorities - family, food, enjoying life not rushing round at 1,000 miles an hour and donīt give a s**t about anybody else. Nobody does coffee on the go - stop and have a cup and relax for 10-15 minutes.
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Exports to the EU would not stop if we left the EU. Trade would, in all likelihood improve as our cost base would be lower with less regulation and lower taxes. We would also be free to set our own terms of trade with other countries. The EU needs our import-hungry markets far more than we need their regulations and surplus workers. As for relaxing coffee breaks - look what that attitude has done for Greece, Spain and Italy - all pretty well bankrupt.
On leaving, the UK would retain some commonality with the EU, such as low tariff barriers, open skies agreement, etc.
On the whole, benefits a-plenty for the aviation industry.
Exports to the EU would not stop if we left the EU. Trade would, in all likelihood improve as our cost base would be lower with less regulation and lower taxes. We would also be free to set our own terms of trade with other countries. The EU needs our import-hungry markets far more than we need their regulations and surplus workers. As for relaxing coffee breaks - look what that attitude has done for Greece, Spain and Italy - all pretty well bankrupt.
On leaving, the UK would retain some commonality with the EU, such as low tariff barriers, open skies agreement, etc.
On the whole, benefits a-plenty for the aviation industry.
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Sorry to disagree with you LGS6753 about exports. Why did you think all the foreign car manufacturers set up base or bought ailing UK companies - to that they could export to the EU. That would all change if the UK left -which I donīt think it will. Also must disagree about the people of the countries you mentioned - not there fault - bankers and politicians - where have I heard that before. How would you like it if you lost 20 per cent of your salary every month when it is not your fault.
Do you honestly think all the East Europeans would return back to their own countries if the UK left the EU? What would happen if Turkey joined - 80 million and then Russia - OMG!
Just an aside just been to Gibraltar and while I was there filled the car up with petrol at 98 pence per litre unleaded and 95p for diesel. Carry on rip off Britain.
Notice that easyJet has the European flag on its aircraft and not the Union Flag - they know where there bread is buttered!
Do you honestly think all the East Europeans would return back to their own countries if the UK left the EU? What would happen if Turkey joined - 80 million and then Russia - OMG!
Just an aside just been to Gibraltar and while I was there filled the car up with petrol at 98 pence per litre unleaded and 95p for diesel. Carry on rip off Britain.
Notice that easyJet has the European flag on its aircraft and not the Union Flag - they know where there bread is buttered!
The restrictions on Romanians and Bulgarians having free access to the UK labour market will be lifted at the end of next year (unless something changes!)
There's plenty of them here already though and most have exploited "self-employed" loopholes (I'm sure most of us have a car wash not far away staffed by these nationalities!)
There's plenty of them here already though and most have exploited "self-employed" loopholes (I'm sure most of us have a car wash not far away staffed by these nationalities!)
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If we left the EU we would possibly remain in the single market/EEA. A look at Wizz Air's route map to Norway should tell you a lot ....
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I think you will find Phil that the majority of those Small Englanders love their country which has been sold to the Devil. While Luton airport has clearly benefited from EU policies I would say that most of the population has not.
Looking at the smaller picture no doubt we will celebrate new routes to Eastern Europe when they are announced from Luton. Not sure about the big picture.
Looking at the smaller picture no doubt we will celebrate new routes to Eastern Europe when they are announced from Luton. Not sure about the big picture.
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Looking at the smaller picture no doubt we will celibate new routes to Eastern Europe when they are announced from Luton.
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Good news about Morocco. Lots of other interesting rumours circulating about increased business for Luton. As I am enemy No1, I will refrain from posting until I get confirmation. Still smarting from Air Blue!
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I see that Monarch which recently vacated one of its hangars at Luton is to build a new hangar at Birmingham. The airline has said that it will create up to 300 jobs at Birmingham Airport with the development of a new hangar and engineering facility that is large enough to accommodate two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. It has also said that there is the likelihood of the project creating a further 150 jobs at a later stage.
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I see that Monarch which recently vacated one of its hangars at Luton is to build a new hangar at Birmingham. The airline has said that it will create up to 300 jobs at Birmingham Airport with the development of a new hangar and engineering facility that is large enough to accommodate two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. It has also said that there is the likelihood of the project creating a further 150 jobs at a later stage.
Its a real shame to see these airlines, which HQ is based at Luton, moving facilities away to other airports. Unfortunately it seems to be the norm for all of them Monarch, Thomson and easyJet, where they now only have administrative HQ and the vast majority of their ops are from bigger airports like LGW, MAN and BHX...
The problem with Luton is very much space, and the aging hangars, which don't necessarily meet today's requirements.
Where the likes of Birmingham have a whole lot of space of the western side of the runway, where the old terminal was based and has very little use.
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