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So the trench (see previous post photo), which is being part filled in concrete and that sits next to the Tesco type existing walkway is getting longer by the day and now reaches almost the edge of the taxi rank. Thinking the unthinkable are these actually foundations for a new bespoke covered walkway? In the original artist impressions the fancy walkway roof was supported by a single row of columns.
Until their demise, Monarch flew a winter seasonal route from Luton to Eilat-Ovda. I know there was talk about Easyjet being interested in the route but did anything come of it in the end ? Presumably if anyone is to open the route, an announcement would be made in the next month or so...
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LTNman -
An interesting 6 minute walk - any chance you could post a map showing the route?
It contrasts greatly with the 1966 terminal which boasted a 100 yard walk from your coach to the aircraft steps!
An interesting 6 minute walk - any chance you could post a map showing the route?
It contrasts greatly with the 1966 terminal which boasted a 100 yard walk from your coach to the aircraft steps!
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The 1999 terminal was built with room for two executive lounges either side of the top of the stairs in departures. Don’t know if later on the two spaces were merged into one lounge. I suspect they were.
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Seems like the Wizz love affair with Luton just carries on. I think I read a few years ago that Wizz had more flights into and out of Luton than any other airport and that was before they started to base aircraft here. I assume that is still the case?
I noticed on the arrivals board a week ago that Blue Air had 5 arrivals within an hour and seem to be increasing their activities from Luton as well.
I noticed on the arrivals board a week ago that Blue Air had 5 arrivals within an hour and seem to be increasing their activities from Luton as well.
Luton is the busiest airport in the Wizz network, and has been for some time. At present, the "first wave" of arrivals is of 13-15 aircraft. In addition to that, the increasing number of based aircraft depart at this time.
Blue Air has 4 or 5 morning arrivals most days, but after the Wizz influx (usually around 9-10am). There are often one or two later in the day. They are planning a significant further increase in S18 over S17, but operating no additional routes.
Blue Air has 4 or 5 morning arrivals most days, but after the Wizz influx (usually around 9-10am). There are often one or two later in the day. They are planning a significant further increase in S18 over S17, but operating no additional routes.
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Yes, I think the sixth and seventh based Wizzair UK aircraft arrive around 21st May with the eighth at the end of May. Reykjavik will be interesting, the easyJet and Wizzair flights leave within about an hour of each other.
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Southend is the only London airport without service which is extraordinary, given that only 10 years ago the entire offering was 10-14 weekly from LHR on Icelandair and daily from STN on Iceland Express.
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Construction update
Fencing has been removed from around most of pier B apart from the shrunken builders compound.
The new walkway servings stand 61 has been clad. Basically it has the feel of a covered fire escape with a metal floor.
A walk through the new departure lounge extension. This was the site of the former bus station. To my eyes the strips of wood that is meant to partially hide the ceiling has been installed 90 degrees out when compared to the second photo as it runs in the direction people walk.
Taken from the original departure lounge. The photo shows the connection of the new terminal extension that runs along the front of the terminal.
This is the route to pier B from the main departure lounge. The seating will be removed when it fully opens.
Despite the increase in the departure lounge size it still feels a tad overcrowded in places. All photos taken in the morning peak.
The new walkway servings stand 61 has been clad. Basically it has the feel of a covered fire escape with a metal floor.
A walk through the new departure lounge extension. This was the site of the former bus station. To my eyes the strips of wood that is meant to partially hide the ceiling has been installed 90 degrees out when compared to the second photo as it runs in the direction people walk.
Taken from the original departure lounge. The photo shows the connection of the new terminal extension that runs along the front of the terminal.
This is the route to pier B from the main departure lounge. The seating will be removed when it fully opens.
Despite the increase in the departure lounge size it still feels a tad overcrowded in places. All photos taken in the morning peak.
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No 1 are introducing their Clubrooms Lounge after the Summer season is over. For what reason, I don't know as it's quite a high end product but the Escape lounge is certainly full most of the time in the morning and afternoon rotations.