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Tuesday could be a whole new route 1x weekly or additional frequency to just about anywhere. I'd have said northern France might work for 4 hrs gap or am I underestimating time wise? Otherwise a low key domestic route. Seems odd them leaving aircraft stationary but then again they've done it for whole winters at a time....
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As expected, Ryanair's BFS-MAN route will be operated in the mid-afternoon by a BFS based aircraft.
BFS-MAN (FR5580): M (15:35-16:40), TWTFSS (15:25-16:30)
MAN-BFS (FR5581): M (17:05-18:10), TWTFSS (16:55-18:00)
Incidentally, the BFS press release states that this will be Ryanair's 15th route, suggesting FAO has not been axed, despite it not yet being on sale for S18.
https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-...hester-service
BFS-MAN (FR5580): M (15:35-16:40), TWTFSS (15:25-16:30)
MAN-BFS (FR5581): M (17:05-18:10), TWTFSS (16:55-18:00)
Incidentally, the BFS press release states that this will be Ryanair's 15th route, suggesting FAO has not been axed, despite it not yet being on sale for S18.
https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-...hester-service
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I don't think it'll be long before RYR twig there's too much capacity and ditch their fares to £9.99 one way, like they do on most of their DUB flights. Yet it's because of their size thay they can sustain it, leaving others to fight for survival
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Ryanair is on average cheaper than easyJet by approx £20, albeit with a less business-friendly flight schedule.
Ryanair's flights coincide with Flybe's cheapest flight of the day, so it works out cheaper on most days with Flybe if you want to depart mid-afternoon. However, Ryanair is approx £10 cheaper return on average when compared with all 7 Flybe flights.
I shall be sticking with Flybe for my frequent trips between Manchester and Belfast. 7 flights a day and a much more comfortable terminal experience is far too appealing.
Ryanair's flights coincide with Flybe's cheapest flight of the day, so it works out cheaper on most days with Flybe if you want to depart mid-afternoon. However, Ryanair is approx £10 cheaper return on average when compared with all 7 Flybe flights.
I shall be sticking with Flybe for my frequent trips between Manchester and Belfast. 7 flights a day and a much more comfortable terminal experience is far too appealing.
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At £9.99 you are sustaining nothing. You are simply burning cash in the hope that your opponent blinks first. The ultimate prize being to knock them off the route at which point you can charge what you like. It’s unsustainable in the long term but they’re be a few thousand passengers who benefit. Unfortunately they become that familiar breed that believe they should be able to go where they want, when they want for £20 and cry about it when reality bites.
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Interesting quote from todays Daily Telegraph re EZY
This year, the airline will also introduce 20 new routes, including to four new destinations (Ancona, Genoa, Nea Anchialos and Reus), from a variety of UK airports, including Southend, Gatwick and Luton and Belfast and Liverpool.
This year, the airline will also introduce 20 new routes, including to four new destinations (Ancona, Genoa, Nea Anchialos and Reus), from a variety of UK airports, including Southend, Gatwick and Luton and Belfast and Liverpool.
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At £9.99 you are sustaining nothing. You are simply burning cash in the hope that your opponent blinks first. The ultimate prize being to knock them off the route at which point you can charge what you like. It’s unsustainable in the long term but they’re be a few thousand passengers who benefit. Unfortunately they become that familiar breed that believe they should be able to go where they want, when they want for £20 and cry about it when reality bites.
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Ryanair have used BFS-MAN to use up the lost London frequency, but there are still some gaps which I'm surprised they haven't yet capitalised on.
Tuesday morning is now free following the axing of SXF from x3 weekly to x2 weekly, so I reckon it'll eventually be used on one of Ryanair's best performing x2 weekly destinations.
There is also scope for a x5 weekly (not Monday or Friday) 12:50 departure for a flight lasting up to 1hr30. The timeframe allows for a domestic flight, but also the likes of Brussels are in reach.
It'll be interesting to see if Ryanair eventually fill these gaps, as it is unlike them to underwork their aircraft.
Tuesday morning is now free following the axing of SXF from x3 weekly to x2 weekly, so I reckon it'll eventually be used on one of Ryanair's best performing x2 weekly destinations.
There is also scope for a x5 weekly (not Monday or Friday) 12:50 departure for a flight lasting up to 1hr30. The timeframe allows for a domestic flight, but also the likes of Brussels are in reach.
It'll be interesting to see if Ryanair eventually fill these gaps, as it is unlike them to underwork their aircraft.
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Apparently more EZY routes to be announced on Friday. Don't know if it is specific to BFS or in relation to other bases.
Still surprised at gaps in FR schedules and still no FAO yet!!
Still surprised at gaps in FR schedules and still no FAO yet!!
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New ski destination for next winter
https://nitravelnews.com/news/travel...i-destination/
Wonder if they will use FR and EZY or a charter service
https://nitravelnews.com/news/travel...i-destination/
Wonder if they will use FR and EZY or a charter service