SOUTHEND - 4
A year of consolidation at SEN for S14 always seemed the likely result of EZY's requirement for additional LGW-based aircraft next year. The completion of the terminal extension should provide an even better passenger experience.
What SEN really needs now is an additional operator either in the form of an expanded Aer Arann presence as suggested in the Stobart annual report or A N Other. Still plenty of time for something to happen for S14 of course.
What SEN really needs now is an additional operator either in the form of an expanded Aer Arann presence as suggested in the Stobart annual report or A N Other. Still plenty of time for something to happen for S14 of course.
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With the construction of a number of new Check-In Desks getting underway, work on a £10 million extension to the London Southend Airport terminal is well on track for its New Year opening
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Over 100.000 pax last month,a new record for SEN.Lets hope we can get another airline to fly from SEN.Maybe when the new extention opens airlines might find that SEN could be a good place to opperate from.......
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A Japanese delegation has been visiting London Southend Airport in a bid to understand how to successfully operate a commercial airport.
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I've heard from several sources over the past couple of days that the SEN based A320 will be one of the lightweight interior, Sharklet equipped aircraft that are currently being delivered. It's also reported that EZY will be limiting seat sales to 170 on SEN-TFS.
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A Japanese delegation has been visiting London Southend Airport in a bid to understand how to successfully operate a commercial airport.
Will be the first one to book my SEN-TOKYO flight
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Airport making a profit
Southend in profit and looking for more airlines - www.travelweekly.co.uk
From the article:
“Discussions are being held with a number of European-based airlines with a view to commencing services in winter 2013 and beyond,” Stobart revealed.
Are these real world airlines or is it just a marketing ploy to attract shareholders?
BUT ...still good news that profits are being made, despite fewer movements than expected.
From the article:
“Discussions are being held with a number of European-based airlines with a view to commencing services in winter 2013 and beyond,” Stobart revealed.
Are these real world airlines or is it just a marketing ploy to attract shareholders?
BUT ...still good news that profits are being made, despite fewer movements than expected.
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LANDING FEES
How much did it cost to land at SEN before we became a proper airport?,rather than an airfield,also how does SEN compair with other airports on landing fees(LTN,STD,LCY)?
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Southend jet centre takes on Biggin Hill - Corporate Jet Investor
Seems rather dismal to me and why is Southend viewing London Biggin Hill Airport as its “main short-term competitor?
The airport is handling three or four business jets per day
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You might find it interesting to do your own research on this; it's all out there in the public domain.
I cannot remember the historic movement fees for SEN but I don't think they increased greatly for aircraft below 10 tonnes MTOW after March 2012 and they remain at that level now. The big change was bringing in compulsory handling for all 'hire and reward' movements above 2.3 tonnes. That made it very unattractive to a lot of existing users with a minimum handling charge of £150 per movement, so a daystopping PA31 would cost you £396 compared to £96 previously. I'm not saying that isn't comparable to LTN, STN or LCY, but it was bound to make existing SEN users look elsewhere. It would surely have been better to have delayed the introduction of compulsory handling or at least had a lead-in tariff for aircraft below 10 tonnes. Any suggestions on these lines fell on totally deaf ears unfortunately.
In comparison terms the total aircraft movements in May 2010 were 2,723, of which 216 were air taxi/business, 1,037 were flying club and 862 were private. The May 2013 figures are 2,751, 217, 1,022 and 406 respectively, so private flights fell by over 50%.
I believe the main problem in increasing bizjet movements is that Stobart insist on operating the FBO, whereas an established industry player is needed to provide a feed of traffic. I'm sure that if Signature (for example) operated the SEN FBO there would be an upward trend in the figures. That was, in fact, the original plan and at one time a shortlist of providers was drawn up but this idea was abandoned for some reason in favour of what exists today.
You might find it interesting to do your own research on this; it's all out there in the public domain.
I cannot remember the historic movement fees for SEN but I don't think they increased greatly for aircraft below 10 tonnes MTOW after March 2012 and they remain at that level now. The big change was bringing in compulsory handling for all 'hire and reward' movements above 2.3 tonnes. That made it very unattractive to a lot of existing users with a minimum handling charge of £150 per movement, so a daystopping PA31 would cost you £396 compared to £96 previously. I'm not saying that isn't comparable to LTN, STN or LCY, but it was bound to make existing SEN users look elsewhere. It would surely have been better to have delayed the introduction of compulsory handling or at least had a lead-in tariff for aircraft below 10 tonnes. Any suggestions on these lines fell on totally deaf ears unfortunately.
In comparison terms the total aircraft movements in May 2010 were 2,723, of which 216 were air taxi/business, 1,037 were flying club and 862 were private. The May 2013 figures are 2,751, 217, 1,022 and 406 respectively, so private flights fell by over 50%.
I believe the main problem in increasing bizjet movements is that Stobart insist on operating the FBO, whereas an established industry player is needed to provide a feed of traffic. I'm sure that if Signature (for example) operated the SEN FBO there would be an upward trend in the figures. That was, in fact, the original plan and at one time a shortlist of providers was drawn up but this idea was abandoned for some reason in favour of what exists today.