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Not a terrible idea but I can't see it happening.
Here is a more positive press article:
AIRPORT REPORTS INCREASE
IN ‘CORE BUSINESS’ SERVICES
Durham Tees Valley Airport chiefs say that the decision to reposition its operations and concentrate on business and general aviation services is starting to pay dividends.
Passenger figures for its ‘core business’ activities—which include scheduled services to Amsterdam Schiphol and Aberdeen as well as the summer service to Jersey and tour flights with Newmarket Holidays—showed a 3 per cent rise for 2014 compared to the previous year.
Total passenger numbers on these services rose from 136,397 in 2013 to 140,022 last year—demonstrating, says Managing Director Steve Gill that the strategy set out in the airport Master Plan is moving in the right direction.
He explained “When we took the decision to move away from mainstream charter programmes from 2014 we understood that, in the short term, this would affect overall passenger numbers, but that it was necessary for us develop a more viable business model to help safeguard the future of aviation activity.
“Central to the new approach was working to sustain our existing scheduled services and I am pleased to say that the increase in passenger numbers on this core business does show we are moving in the right direction.
“We will be continuing to work with our airline partners to maintain progress and the start of 2015 has seen the introduction of a number of important initiatives, including our new website and state-of-the-art parking system, a new Privilege Club offering more benefits for passengers, improved tariffs for general aviation users and a significant marketing programme for our scheduled services.
“We have also recently launched a major Business Travel Survey, seeking views on a wide range of factors aimed at gaining a better understanding of how the airport can help to meet business needs—and enabling us to demonstrate business demands in our discussions with both new and existing airlines.”
Amongst the major companies which makes great use of the airport’s worldwide links is Cummins. Says Plant Manager Des McMenamin “We are part of a global organisation with manufacturing, technical and service facilities across six continents. Durham Tees Valley Airport is literally on our doorstep and provides international connections to key destinations that support our business.”
Here is a more positive press article:
AIRPORT REPORTS INCREASE
IN ‘CORE BUSINESS’ SERVICES
Durham Tees Valley Airport chiefs say that the decision to reposition its operations and concentrate on business and general aviation services is starting to pay dividends.
Passenger figures for its ‘core business’ activities—which include scheduled services to Amsterdam Schiphol and Aberdeen as well as the summer service to Jersey and tour flights with Newmarket Holidays—showed a 3 per cent rise for 2014 compared to the previous year.
Total passenger numbers on these services rose from 136,397 in 2013 to 140,022 last year—demonstrating, says Managing Director Steve Gill that the strategy set out in the airport Master Plan is moving in the right direction.
He explained “When we took the decision to move away from mainstream charter programmes from 2014 we understood that, in the short term, this would affect overall passenger numbers, but that it was necessary for us develop a more viable business model to help safeguard the future of aviation activity.
“Central to the new approach was working to sustain our existing scheduled services and I am pleased to say that the increase in passenger numbers on this core business does show we are moving in the right direction.
“We will be continuing to work with our airline partners to maintain progress and the start of 2015 has seen the introduction of a number of important initiatives, including our new website and state-of-the-art parking system, a new Privilege Club offering more benefits for passengers, improved tariffs for general aviation users and a significant marketing programme for our scheduled services.
“We have also recently launched a major Business Travel Survey, seeking views on a wide range of factors aimed at gaining a better understanding of how the airport can help to meet business needs—and enabling us to demonstrate business demands in our discussions with both new and existing airlines.”
Amongst the major companies which makes great use of the airport’s worldwide links is Cummins. Says Plant Manager Des McMenamin “We are part of a global organisation with manufacturing, technical and service facilities across six continents. Durham Tees Valley Airport is literally on our doorstep and provides international connections to key destinations that support our business.”
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They've realised this and practically managed to reverse it overnight.
If the management have only just realized this then they should be shot. A huge amount of damage has been done and its going to take an awful lot of time to turn in around. But I do hope they mange to succeed.
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Amazing spin from Peel...which continues to take in some of the local enthusiasts.
Yet again appalling figures for February. Continuing this years trend!!
Looks like that Progress statement was ill timed and most definitely misjudged?
Yet again appalling figures for February. Continuing this years trend!!
Looks like that Progress statement was ill timed and most definitely misjudged?
Pax down 12% on 2013, compared to a drop of "only" 3% 2012-2013
Independent National report? As I posted on the NCL thread:
Not my idea of independent... 
Who decided to set up the Task Force?
Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) included the idea in their May 2015 Stage 2 Submission to the Airport’s Commission; both DfT and the Airports Commission showed interest in the proposal and so HAL approached Lord Shipley to help them establish the Task Force as an independent entity and then subsequently to Chair it.
Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) included the idea in their May 2015 Stage 2 Submission to the Airport’s Commission; both DfT and the Airports Commission showed interest in the proposal and so HAL approached Lord Shipley to help them establish the Task Force as an independent entity and then subsequently to Chair it.
The Chair and members of the Task Force will not be paid for their participation, but Heathrow Airport Ltd will cover their reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses as part of its sponsorship of the Task Force’s Secretariat and the research programme it is leading. Heathrow Airport Ltd will have observer status at Task Force meetings, summary notes of which will be placed on the Task Force’s web site, but will not participate directly in the Task Force’s work or influence its conclusions.
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Airport chiefs welcome independent national report backing Teesside Heathrow link - Gazette Live
So they should, it's desperately needed. The airport went belly-up after BD ended the LHR-MME route.
So they should, it's desperately needed. The airport went belly-up after BD ended the LHR-MME route.
The airport went belly-up after BD ended the LHR-MME route
And why is it desperately needed with fast rail links to London and three times a day to AMS?
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Aberdeen
Eastern Airways cant be too worried about the drop in passenger figures - looks like they are swapping the J41 for a Saab 2000 from the summer timetable, according to their website (Looks also like Newcastle flights to Aberdeen swapping to a J41 apart from some flights on the EMB145??). Good news if correct!
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HH6702 - Flybe have not spoken to the airport regarding an Aberdeen route, so I can only assume it is some kind of publicity stunt on their part? Furthermore, they are axing Leeds-Aberdeen because they cannot compete, which has always been the outcome when they've gone up against Eastern on Aberdeen routes many times in the past.
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All well and good setting up a task force and discussing a Heathrow route. Similar has happened at Jersey, IOM, Newquay, Plymouth, Leeds (potentially?, Guernsey, Inverness etc. Few of these regional airports got a service reinstated. Jersey did temporarily but by that time the regular fliers were well and truly converted to LGW.
Equally, BA is the only show in town and with NCL so near, not going to happen.
Equally, BA is the only show in town and with NCL so near, not going to happen.
All well and good setting up a task force and discussing a Heathrow route. Similar has happened at Jersey, IOM, Newquay, Plymouth, Leeds (potentially?, Guernsey, Inverness etc.
Govt distorted demand
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Well head price up from a low of $46 a Barrel in early January to $ 60+ a barrel now
A barrel is about 180 litres at the pump but tax is around 75% of the price
US $ has been rising against most currencies as well so that pushes the price up
Won't last - storage is getting full and once that happens it will be straight supply (high) against demand (low) and a further fall
A barrel is about 180 litres at the pump but tax is around 75% of the price
US $ has been rising against most currencies as well so that pushes the price up
Won't last - storage is getting full and once that happens it will be straight supply (high) against demand (low) and a further fall
No, it's almost due south of the former British Chrome works, so well south of the 23 centreline, and not connected to the proposed "South Side" development at all, so I can make out.
The proposed housing is on the eastern side of the map you link to. This is even further away from the 23 centreline.
The proposed housing is on the eastern side of the map you link to. This is even further away from the 23 centreline.