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Does anyone know how FlyBosnia are *actually* doing on their new Luton-Sarajevo route ? Some sort of idea of how many revenue-paying pax there are on average would be interesting to know
It's been running now for almost 2 weeks. As mentioned by LGS6753, the seat map on the airline website indicates a disappointing story but I'm wondering whether that just reflects how many people have chosen to pay prior to check-in for a specific seat or whether it really is a proxy for load factor. The FlyBosnia website doesn't seem to have an online checkin facility, which makes me think reserved seats on the website seatmap for new bookings is unlikely to be a good indicator of load factor
I know that Wizz dropped their Tuzla route in autumn 2017 - when I flew on it load factor was good but average fare was very low. I know that Sarajevo airport charges high fees (hence why Wizz use Tuzla) but am wondering whether the 3h30 bus ride might push Saraejvan residents into using Sarajevo airport
It's been running now for almost 2 weeks. As mentioned by LGS6753, the seat map on the airline website indicates a disappointing story but I'm wondering whether that just reflects how many people have chosen to pay prior to check-in for a specific seat or whether it really is a proxy for load factor. The FlyBosnia website doesn't seem to have an online checkin facility, which makes me think reserved seats on the website seatmap for new bookings is unlikely to be a good indicator of load factor
I know that Wizz dropped their Tuzla route in autumn 2017 - when I flew on it load factor was good but average fare was very low. I know that Sarajevo airport charges high fees (hence why Wizz use Tuzla) but am wondering whether the 3h30 bus ride might push Saraejvan residents into using Sarajevo airport
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Restrictions should end tomorrow or is that Midnight tonight? As for Wizz and Russia, I was wondering if the props had come out a day early but I was too lazy to check.
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Whilst sat in a beer garden in central Luton this afternoon I observed a Air Caraïbes A330 possibly 300 series? climbing*out from LTN. Was it a repatriation flight bringing back Thomas Cook passengers?*
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MT/TCX didn’t have a flying program ex LTN so that would be a bit odd?
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Notam does indeed say October 26th but Signature still says September 30th 2019
https://www.signatureflight.com/even...noise-closures
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Wouldn't think so initially as the existing multi story is one side of the track and and the Dart the other. Plans show multi story car parks on the Dart side but not yet.
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Notam does indeed say October 26th but Signature still says September 30th 2019
https://www.signatureflight.com/even...noise-closures
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MAEL Training Academy
MAEL training facility sold to British School of Aviation from the receiver. Be nice to see the facility up and running again.
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Construction update
The Dart Gateway bridge has received its upper structure aided by 3 temporary support columns. On its right hand side scaffolding has started to be erected. The bridge will be back lit in LED lighting.
Behind the Airbus the temporary location of the bridge can be seen
Last week I mentioned and provided the plan for the internal road network of the new drop off zone and my thoughts about 5 sets of pedestrian crossings when it was pedestrian crossings that caused massive traffic queues in a previous drop off zone. Those with long memories will remember the traffic lights that were installed on the CTA roundabout and the queues they caused.
As can be seen on close examination the first three sets of traffic lights are being installed inside the drop off area. Looks like each crossing will be covered by traffic lights that are pedestrian controlled as there are panels at chest height for pressing . Is this really going to work and keep traffic moving?
The exit route from the drop off zone and the original multi-story which feels like driving through a canyon.The new multi-story exit ramp can be seen on the left.
The only commissioned lift in the new multi-storey has now broken down with the airport employing people to carry luggage to the first and second floors.
Work is now taking place to remove the embankment to taxiway Bravo
Two Wizz pass each other using Delta and new taxiway Foxtrot. After the Wizz passed resurfacing vehicles started work on Delta which can be seen queuing for airside access.
Behind the Airbus the temporary location of the bridge can be seen
Last week I mentioned and provided the plan for the internal road network of the new drop off zone and my thoughts about 5 sets of pedestrian crossings when it was pedestrian crossings that caused massive traffic queues in a previous drop off zone. Those with long memories will remember the traffic lights that were installed on the CTA roundabout and the queues they caused.
As can be seen on close examination the first three sets of traffic lights are being installed inside the drop off area. Looks like each crossing will be covered by traffic lights that are pedestrian controlled as there are panels at chest height for pressing . Is this really going to work and keep traffic moving?
The exit route from the drop off zone and the original multi-story which feels like driving through a canyon.The new multi-story exit ramp can be seen on the left.
The only commissioned lift in the new multi-storey has now broken down with the airport employing people to carry luggage to the first and second floors.
Work is now taking place to remove the embankment to taxiway Bravo
Two Wizz pass each other using Delta and new taxiway Foxtrot. After the Wizz passed resurfacing vehicles started work on Delta which can be seen queuing for airside access.
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The Photo above of the Drop Off area is somewhat different to the diagram in Post 2898.
There were concerns about the current cul de sac drop off area but that has been fairly successful so let’s hope somebody has done their homework on this layout.
Maybe they can sequence the traffic lights to prevent congestion.
Looking forward to seeing how it pans out.
See the Gateway Bridge will move to its final resting place at the end of November and it does weigh over 1000 tonnes.
There were concerns about the current cul de sac drop off area but that has been fairly successful so let’s hope somebody has done their homework on this layout.
Maybe they can sequence the traffic lights to prevent congestion.
Looking forward to seeing how it pans out.
See the Gateway Bridge will move to its final resting place at the end of November and it does weigh over 1000 tonnes.
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The Photo above of the Drop Off area is somewhat different to the diagram in Post 2898.
Seems the access route to the original multi story will follow the existing route with the car hire centre filling the gap that will one day become a new apron.
The Gateway upper structure starts off as a flattish tube before ending up as a blade. Also the whole bridge is curved.
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A bit difficult to see in the Photo but it looks like only one crossing on the left and the others further in where the lights are located parallel (about 15mtrs from the left)
Might just be old age affecting the eyes