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Is that 767 200 or 300 ?They certainly did it with 200s, but not sure about 300s.Unfortunately my memory is not that good!!!
Also remember we get EL AL flying in their 777-200's into Luton from Tel Aviv at peak holiday periods, and they depart with a full load of passengers... While I appreciate this is only a 5 hour flight, I would imagine a BA 777-200 with only 100 passengers on, but with the additional fuel to get to Miami would be a similar weight, so should be no issue.
While were talking about larger aircraft operating to Luton, have we ever seen the 777-300 or A340 fly in, on maybe a diversion? ! I know we have seen BA 747-400s in the past on a diversion. I think the 777-300 and A340-600 are quite a lot longer and have a bigger wing span, would this cause issues on the apron or at the turning circles at the end of the runway???
I would like to ask the same about the A380, but know that just be silly... It would probably only be getting airbourne by the time it passes the Railway Station!
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Luton airport manual can be downloaded at www.london-luton.co.uk/en/download/395/aerodrome
A380 is Code F
Boeing 747 Code E
I think that will change when the eastern apron is made 8m wider on either side of the centre line under the master plan allowing the 6 stands to become 8. At the moment it can still handle 747 type aircraft but the plans show a 40.5m code D clearance after the apron is extended.
This would leave only the south stands capable of handling a Code E aircraft.
A380 is Code F
Boeing 747 Code E
Runway 08/26 is Code 4E.
A portion of the Taxiway Alpha is 23 metres wide taxiway at the entrance of the Main Apron and is listed as a variation.
Taxiway Delta is re-designated Code D due to the demise leased by Harrods Aviation and Pier Structure between East and North Aprons. The Taxiway can be used for Code E aircraft under the following conditions:
(i) hangar 202 (Stand 62) is vacated of aircraft to the wing span clearance
(ii) Traffic control lights are activated on service road between East and North Aprons.
(iii) There is no infringement by extension or work in progress to the most eastern point of the pier.
A portion of the Taxiway Alpha is 23 metres wide taxiway at the entrance of the Main Apron and is listed as a variation.
Taxiway Delta is re-designated Code D due to the demise leased by Harrods Aviation and Pier Structure between East and North Aprons. The Taxiway can be used for Code E aircraft under the following conditions:
(i) hangar 202 (Stand 62) is vacated of aircraft to the wing span clearance
(ii) Traffic control lights are activated on service road between East and North Aprons.
(iii) There is no infringement by extension or work in progress to the most eastern point of the pier.
This would leave only the south stands capable of handling a Code E aircraft.
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Realistically, Luton is unlikely to be able to need to accommodate the very large aircraft types unless it's for a diversion or a special reason. I can't see any likelihood of a regular operation from Luton involving an aircraft beyond B777-200/A330 size
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I hadn't realised Wizz had been at Luton for 10 years now. What a roaring success they've been, it really has been a spectacular rise. Do they account for something like 20% of all slots now?
I wonder what next for Wizz at Luton. Are there many more destinations across their Eastern Europe stronghold that could yet be added? Might they look to other parts of Europe for growth?
I wonder what next for Wizz at Luton. Are there many more destinations across their Eastern Europe stronghold that could yet be added? Might they look to other parts of Europe for growth?
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London Luton is still busiest airport (but not a base!)
Wizz Air celebrates 10th birthday and 69 million passengers
Wizz Air celebrates 10th birthday and 69 million passengers
Analysis of the airline’s summer schedule confirms that London Luton Airport remains the airline’s busiest airport in terms of weekly departures, with 230 spread across 27 destinations, an increase of over 30% on last summer. Other non-base airports (shown in pink) that rank among the airline’s top 16 airports are Barcelona (Spain), Dortmund (Germany), Eindhoven (Netherlands), Milan Bergamo (Italy) and Paris Beauvais (France), highlighting the pan-European nature of the airline’s network.
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A bit more, taken from the airport website....
Each year an extra 400,000-600,000 existing passengers are expected to take advantage of the additional early morning services when the Airport is at its busiest. This number is expected to grow as the number of passengers using the Airport increases in line with the development of London Luton between now and the end of the rail franchise.
The Airport looks forward to assisting Govia with upgrades to the signage and wayfinding systems in the Terminal building, Luton Airport Parkway and St Pancras International, which will make the journey to and from London Luton even easier; as well as simplified ticketing options, such as smartcards, and removing the separate and confusing charge for the shuttle bus to the Terminal building.
Each year an extra 400,000-600,000 existing passengers are expected to take advantage of the additional early morning services when the Airport is at its busiest. This number is expected to grow as the number of passengers using the Airport increases in line with the development of London Luton between now and the end of the rail franchise.
The Airport looks forward to assisting Govia with upgrades to the signage and wayfinding systems in the Terminal building, Luton Airport Parkway and St Pancras International, which will make the journey to and from London Luton even easier; as well as simplified ticketing options, such as smartcards, and removing the separate and confusing charge for the shuttle bus to the Terminal building.
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April Passenger Numbers
April's passenger figures are looking very healthy, with a 10.6% increase compared to April last year! 888,898 passenger flew through the terminal, during the month...
That leaves annual passenger figures at 9,809,031 for the rolling year to date, with a more conservative 2.1% annual increase.
This was the first full month of the summer schedule, which got released at the end of March, so looking very heathy for the summer. That 10 million figure might just be in reach, which we have been in a whisker of over recent years.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport...Statistics.pdf
That leaves annual passenger figures at 9,809,031 for the rolling year to date, with a more conservative 2.1% annual increase.
This was the first full month of the summer schedule, which got released at the end of March, so looking very heathy for the summer. That 10 million figure might just be in reach, which we have been in a whisker of over recent years.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport...Statistics.pdf
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Govia who won the contract used to run the Thameslink between March 1997 and March 2006. I wonder what they will do different this time? Also I wonder if the shuttle busses will transfer over as well or whether Govia will have to buy another fleet.
Good to see that a half hourly rail service will run through the night.
Good to see that a half hourly rail service will run through the night.
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Good to see that a half hourly rail service will run through the night.
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It also seems Luton Airport is going to have its own of Luton Airport Express esque kind of service from 2018, with promises of offering a St Pancras to Luton Airport journey in 30 mins!
Is that 30 minutes to the station or the airport?
If you catch the right train, you can do St Pancras to Luton in 25 minutes now, and its only about 35 if you catch one that only stops at St Albans and Harpenden.
Is that 30 minutes to the station or the airport?
If you catch the right train, you can do St Pancras to Luton in 25 minutes now, and its only about 35 if you catch one that only stops at St Albans and Harpenden.
The 30 mins train to Luton airport refers to the existing Parkway station. Much of the press release seems to be smoke / mirrors. The main substance for Luton airport is that the old knackered train sets will be replaced after almost 30 years service, and that Parkway station will get an improved frequency of service at night (particularly necessary for Sunday early morning flight departures for which train service is currently non existent)