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I remember when EI operated the route, there was all the PR stuff about how well the route was performing, and rumours of a 4th daily rotation.
mikkie4 As for when Flybe (actually Stobart) will release the SEN winter schedule, your guess is as good as mine I'm afraid.
mikkie4 As for when Flybe (actually Stobart) will release the SEN winter schedule, your guess is as good as mine I'm afraid.
Powdair will tomorrow start to release their winter 2017/18 schedules to Sion from the UK and have apparently confirmed that SEN-SIR will be included. A leased Trade Air A319 is likely to be used on these routes.
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I know I'm now going to contradict myself slightly, but I can't quite see why EZY would choose SEN to have another attempt at the ROI. It's possible, but a high risk strategy given the pain that could be inflicted across the board, for little gain.
On the other hand FR slashing prices to DUB on its 15 or so daily flights from STN and LGW to deal with a Stobart route, would be like carrying out an amputation to deal with a minor rash.
On the other hand FR slashing prices to DUB on its 15 or so daily flights from STN and LGW to deal with a Stobart route, would be like carrying out an amputation to deal with a minor rash.
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PowdAir say they are releasing a new route everyday from tomorrow, so SEN might not be confirmed for a few days potentially. Don't know why they can't just reveal them all together!
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Dublin route
I simply feel that Dublin is such a popular city to visit that there is enough catchment area around SEN with people who may prefer to fly from here rather than use LCY or STN. Onward connections to USA are an added bonus, and previous passenger figures proved that.
I simply feel that Dublin is such a popular city to visit that there is enough catchment area around SEN with people who may prefer to fly from here rather than use LCY or STN. Onward connections to USA are an added bonus, and previous passenger figures proved that.
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I know I'm now going to contradict myself slightly, but I can't quite see why EZY would choose SEN to have another attempt at the ROI. It's possible, but a high risk strategy given the pain that could be inflicted across the board, for little gain.
On the other hand FR slashing prices to DUB on its 15 or so daily flights from STN and LGW to deal with a Stobart route, would be like carrying out an amputation to deal with a minor rash.
On the other hand FR slashing prices to DUB on its 15 or so daily flights from STN and LGW to deal with a Stobart route, would be like carrying out an amputation to deal with a minor rash.
Am I missing something here? The original article states:
From this we seem to have got to EZY jumping on the route to start a turf war with Ryanair?
Just over two years after pulling the route, UK regional carrier Flybe is planning to relaunch its Dublin-to-Southend service in October, the Irish Independent has learned.
The service will be operated by Stobart Air, which also operates the Aer Lingus Regional franchise.
The service will be operated by Stobart Air, which also operates the Aer Lingus Regional franchise.
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Staying with their website, there is a link to ALL destinations which we serve.
"See all the destinations we serve" at the bottom of the "Flights" page.
No mention of Ibiza or Murcia but they still show Gran Canaria. Why is the website so good at giving out incorrect information? Rhetorical question!
"See all the destinations we serve" at the bottom of the "Flights" page.
No mention of Ibiza or Murcia but they still show Gran Canaria. Why is the website so good at giving out incorrect information? Rhetorical question!
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Staying with their website, there is a link to ALL destinations which we serve.
"See all the destinations we serve" at the bottom of the "Flights" page.
No mention of Ibiza or Murcia but they still show Gran Canaria. Why is the website so good at giving out incorrect information? Rhetorical question!
"See all the destinations we serve" at the bottom of the "Flights" page.
No mention of Ibiza or Murcia but they still show Gran Canaria. Why is the website so good at giving out incorrect information? Rhetorical question!
Probably thinks that Ibiza is in Mallorca, and Murcia is served by the Venice flights. I will email them. Unacceptable.
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I agree with you entirely.
There is NO prospect of easyJet operating SEN-DUB whereas there is a strong possibility of Stobart Air/Flybe restarting the route if the Irish Independent article is correct.
Just for the record the B738 cannot land at SEN with a commercially viable payload.
I agree with you entirely.
There is NO prospect of easyJet operating SEN-DUB whereas there is a strong possibility of Stobart Air/Flybe restarting the route if the Irish Independent article is correct.
Just for the record the B738 cannot land at SEN with a commercially viable payload.
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I agree with you entirely.
There is NO prospect of easyJet operating SEN-DUB whereas there is a strong possibility of Stobart Air/Flybe restarting the route if the Irish Independent article is correct.
Just for the record the B738 cannot land at SEN with a commercially viable payload.
I agree with you entirely.
There is NO prospect of easyJet operating SEN-DUB whereas there is a strong possibility of Stobart Air/Flybe restarting the route if the Irish Independent article is correct.
Just for the record the B738 cannot land at SEN with a commercially viable payload.
Still no CAA pax sats!
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Am I the only one who gets really bloody annoyed when people talk about FR at SEN, It's not gong to happen as its not possible, why can't people understand this as its been mentioned on here so many times.
On another note does anybody have any guess as to what the remaining routes Stobart will offer up as they did make the claim of 18 routes.
On another note does anybody have any guess as to what the remaining routes Stobart will offer up as they did make the claim of 18 routes.
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On another note does anybody have any guess as to what the remaining routes Stobart will offer up as they did make the claim of 18 routes.
Think CAX will happen not saying it will work but it might
Also I think Anglesey would work an untapped market even if summer only but even year round but don't see it happening
Think CAX will happen not saying it will work but it might
Also I think Anglesey would work an untapped market even if summer only but even year round but don't see it happening
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I wonder if NQY might make a return for summer 18 tapping into the staycation market ? BE already service it 3 daily LGW and daily during summer from STN. Is there a market at SEN on top of that ?
I would like to think that EDI would return with DUB
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I would like to think that EDI would return with DUB
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I think there has always been a market for Newquay during the summer months from SEN, perhaps for a 70 seater rather than a 100+ seater. EDI attracted often 100+ but for an A319 that's probably not enough; better suited to E195. Krakow flights were always very good loads, but I think you will learn after October that Wizzair will fill that gap from SEN.
Went to Anglesey last year and have to say I really enjoyed being there (South Stack is strongly recommended), but I think, Carlisle seems a more likely option than Anglesey. Valley airport is at the 'far' end of Anglesey, and it takes an hour by bus to get even to Bangor, never mind places like Snowdonia. With a single change, a train from London to Bangor takes just 3h20 and runs every hour. The only reason most people go to Holyhead is to catch the ferry towards the Dublin region - if you're flying anyway, then may as well just fly to Dublin
Southend's main advantage compared to other London airports, is that an airline can operate a small-ish aircraft like at ATR on otherwise unserved niche routes that cannot support a 150-seat aircraft without the airline having to charge super-high fares. If there is going to be a new UK destination from Southend, I'm wondering whether a non-stop summer seasonal route to either Orkney or Shetland might possibly work, particularly after the Flybe-Loganair divorce is completed
Southend's main advantage compared to other London airports, is that an airline can operate a small-ish aircraft like at ATR on otherwise unserved niche routes that cannot support a 150-seat aircraft without the airline having to charge super-high fares. If there is going to be a new UK destination from Southend, I'm wondering whether a non-stop summer seasonal route to either Orkney or Shetland might possibly work, particularly after the Flybe-Loganair divorce is completed