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Think again Ivor. And think harder.
A link between the 2nd and 3rd busiest airports in the UK is hardly unlikely, given the onward connections that could be travelled via either MAN or LGW.
In many European countries of lesser or comparable size to the UK, connecting flights between major airports (not only cities) is standard practice, whether it be Lyons to Orly/CDG, Milano to Roma (take your pick of airports from either), or Frankfurt to Berlin.
What drove you to make such an asinine comment Ivor?
A link between the 2nd and 3rd busiest airports in the UK is hardly unlikely, given the onward connections that could be travelled via either MAN or LGW.
In many European countries of lesser or comparable size to the UK, connecting flights between major airports (not only cities) is standard practice, whether it be Lyons to Orly/CDG, Milano to Roma (take your pick of airports from either), or Frankfurt to Berlin.
What drove you to make such an asinine comment Ivor?
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My daughter flew in to LGW last week. What a chore it was getting her back to Manchester. I doubt she is alone, and doubt demand is not there. We'd have paid for a flight, had there been one, with pleasure. Perfect short sector for EZY.
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RoyHudd people tend to use protected connections, LGW is mainly a p2p airport although DY are changing that. It's not a hub for anyone. You are misunderstanding the meaning of the word.
It's easyJet's largest BASE. BA's second but predicated on leisure point to point, hub dismantled by Rod Eddington. The examples you gave all have a willing hub carrier at one end, no one does that at LGW. This is exactly why no one picked up MAN-LGW, the market is simply not commercially viable at the moment. If Norwegian were to grow massively then perhaps a MAN feed would be an idea but that would dent their ambitions for MAN p2p!
If it was as simple as you assume, who is going to fly it and why aren't they already doing it? LGW has a similar demographic to MAN so puzzled as to why you want to feed another London airport at the expense of MAN going direct?
easyJet historically don't do connections, it adds fat to the cost base. Now they keep talking about changing that but beyond baby steps, they're not going down that road and with Brexit impacting them in a very particular way, adding even more costs to a succesful business model at a tough time may not be ideal.
Finally ask bmi how much money they make in connections? Ask BA short haul how much % revenue they get on a connecting passenger to long haul? Even flybe are not exactly coining it in on that score I believe, it's hard to get right.
It's easyJet's largest BASE. BA's second but predicated on leisure point to point, hub dismantled by Rod Eddington. The examples you gave all have a willing hub carrier at one end, no one does that at LGW. This is exactly why no one picked up MAN-LGW, the market is simply not commercially viable at the moment. If Norwegian were to grow massively then perhaps a MAN feed would be an idea but that would dent their ambitions for MAN p2p!
If it was as simple as you assume, who is going to fly it and why aren't they already doing it? LGW has a similar demographic to MAN so puzzled as to why you want to feed another London airport at the expense of MAN going direct?
easyJet historically don't do connections, it adds fat to the cost base. Now they keep talking about changing that but beyond baby steps, they're not going down that road and with Brexit impacting them in a very particular way, adding even more costs to a succesful business model at a tough time may not be ideal.
Finally ask bmi how much money they make in connections? Ask BA short haul how much % revenue they get on a connecting passenger to long haul? Even flybe are not exactly coining it in on that score I believe, it's hard to get right.
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Lots of increases that seem to have gone un-noticed.
Finnair -
Upgrade to A319 MON-FRI from 27/03/17.
AY933 HEL 0825 MAN 0925 319 x67
AY934 MAN 1025 HEL 1510 319 x67
Brussels Airlines-
Upgrade Sunday morning service to A320 through September.
SN2173 BRU 0910 MAN 0930 320
SN2174 MAN 1005 BRU 1225 320
Eurowings-
Both HAM & DUS upgraded permanently to A320 MON-FRI in the mornings.
HAM (from 06/02/17)
EW4340 HAM 0635 MAN 0710 320 x67
EW4341 MAN 0745 HAM 1020 320 x67
DUS (from 8/11/16)
EW1342 DUS 0700 MAN 0730 320 x67
EW1343 MAN 0805 DUS 1030 320 x67
TAP Portugal-
Increase back to 11x weekly (from 2/11/16, not sure if it's a seasonal increase?)
Daily 1045 departure (319 ops ex THU - F100)
4x weekly 1715 departure (WED-FRI, SUN 319 ops)
Additionally Virgin Atlantic are now codesharing with Flybe on the MAN-MXP-MAN route. VS8452/8453.
Finnair -
Upgrade to A319 MON-FRI from 27/03/17.
AY933 HEL 0825 MAN 0925 319 x67
AY934 MAN 1025 HEL 1510 319 x67
Brussels Airlines-
Upgrade Sunday morning service to A320 through September.
SN2173 BRU 0910 MAN 0930 320
SN2174 MAN 1005 BRU 1225 320
Eurowings-
Both HAM & DUS upgraded permanently to A320 MON-FRI in the mornings.
HAM (from 06/02/17)
EW4340 HAM 0635 MAN 0710 320 x67
EW4341 MAN 0745 HAM 1020 320 x67
DUS (from 8/11/16)
EW1342 DUS 0700 MAN 0730 320 x67
EW1343 MAN 0805 DUS 1030 320 x67
TAP Portugal-
Increase back to 11x weekly (from 2/11/16, not sure if it's a seasonal increase?)
Daily 1045 departure (319 ops ex THU - F100)
4x weekly 1715 departure (WED-FRI, SUN 319 ops)
Additionally Virgin Atlantic are now codesharing with Flybe on the MAN-MXP-MAN route. VS8452/8453.
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Aspire lounge in T1
I had booked in to the Aspire lounge in T1 on Saturday afternoon. Absolute chaos - it took 10 minutes to check in, then nowhere to sit. only bread and soup available and a queue of 30 people waiting to get served. It was so poor I ended up walking out. I must say I that despite the best efforts of the staff it was overbooked with with insufficient staff. I wouldn't book it again as I thought it was very disappointing and nothing like an 'executive lounge ' experience. I will be asking for my money back. I'll give me Escape lounge a go again next time.
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Only time I've ever gone in that one there was a sign on the door saying it was full, it clearly wasn't and by the time the attendant begrudgingly let us in we were the only people in there. It is however far better than the Escape lounge in T1 if for no other reason than it has windows, made the mistake of going in the Escape once and it had all the atmosphere of a school canteen. Food selection comprised triangle tuna sandwiches and sausage rolls, drink selection was distinctly generic (with anything premium carrying an additional charge). A nice No1 would be a welcome addition.
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My daughter flew in to LGW last week. What a chore it was getting her back to Manchester. I doubt she is alone, and doubt demand is not there. We'd have paid for a flight, had there been one, with pleasure. Perfect short sector for EZY.
Many flights to Belfast and up north for business/leisure but no one will risk extra flights to the London area.
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Aspire Lounge
I had booked in to the Aspire lounge in T1 on Saturday afternoon. Absolute chaos - it took 10 minutes to check in, then nowhere to sit. only bread and soup available and a queue of 30 people waiting to get served. It was so poor I ended up walking out. I must say I that despite the best efforts of the staff it was overbooked with with insufficient staff. I wouldn't book it again as I thought it was very disappointing and nothing like an 'executive lounge ' experience. I will be asking for my money back. I'll give me Escape lounge a go again next time.
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I had booked in to the Aspire lounge in T1 on Saturday afternoon. Absolute chaos - it took 10 minutes to check in, then nowhere to sit. only bread and soup available and a queue of 30 people waiting to get served. It was so poor I ended up walking out. I must say I that despite the best efforts of the staff it was overbooked with with insufficient staff. I wouldn't book it again as I thought it was very disappointing and nothing like an 'executive lounge ' experience. I will be asking for my money back. I'll give me Escape lounge a go again next time.
I've got a Priority Pass that should get me access. However, I've been refused at weekends due to it being full. The last few Mondays have been OK though - and not too busy.
The worst thing is the lack of toilets - one gents stall shared by the Aspire/Escape lounges
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On Friday 19th August I left Liverpool Lime Street at 05:26, and with 2 changes, arrived at Gatwick Airport at 08:45. The fare was only £30.50 single.
I believe similar journey times are available from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
I believe similar journey times are available from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.