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Even if the new routes have been announced, the web site (as ever) hasn't caught up. Whilst Malta is in the destinations section of the website it only acknowledges easyJet as the operator and no mention at all of Air Malta or the new island destinations. Why can't they be ready to update their website simultaneously with the announcement??!! Sounds like right and left hand.
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I agree the airport website is history. I wonder how many passengers and therefore revenue is lost because of a lack of up to date information and promotion.For an organisation that is supposed to be media savvy Stobart's SEN website leaves a lot to be desired.
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To be honest - I never look at an airport website then decide where I am travelling to. Ok I try to fly from Southend now if I am going on a summer holiday because it is convenient (I practically live at the end of 05) so choose routes from there if possible. Facebook and media wise Southend are very good at getting info out. I think people here worry too much.
From Blue Swan:
Air Malta chairman Dr Charles Mangion stated (19-Feb-2018) the carrier plans to lease its 10th aircraft to support operations in summer 2018. Malta‘s Minister of Tourism Dr Konrad Mizzi said: “As a Government we are committed to the airline and are fully supporting its growth strategy since we believe that it is an important pillar for our tourism economy”. Air Malta operates an all A320 family fleet, according to the CAPA Fleet Database. It announced (19-Feb-2018) four new routes, operated from 04-May-2018:
Malta–London Southend: Three times weekly;
Malta-Cagliari: Twice weekly;
Catania-London Southend: Twice weekly;
Cagliari-London Southend: Twice weekly.
The carrier also plans to increase Malta-Catania frequency
Air Malta chairman Dr Charles Mangion stated (19-Feb-2018) the carrier plans to lease its 10th aircraft to support operations in summer 2018. Malta‘s Minister of Tourism Dr Konrad Mizzi said: “As a Government we are committed to the airline and are fully supporting its growth strategy since we believe that it is an important pillar for our tourism economy”. Air Malta operates an all A320 family fleet, according to the CAPA Fleet Database. It announced (19-Feb-2018) four new routes, operated from 04-May-2018:
Malta–London Southend: Three times weekly;
Malta-Cagliari: Twice weekly;
Catania-London Southend: Twice weekly;
Cagliari-London Southend: Twice weekly.
The carrier also plans to increase Malta-Catania frequency
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I am surprised Air Malta feel they can meet EasyJet head on in competition for this route. EasyJet will win the price war - however I look forward to being proved wrong! My concern from the very beginning was that EasyJet being resident at the airport would stifle competition and the arrival of new carriers.
£1,402.36 is the price on easyjet (Sunday - Sunday). And that's cheap!
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Introductory fares dear boy, very good value but they are not going to make much if any money with those prices. I would suggest easy fares were very similar when the summer timetable was first announced.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-s...-idUSKCN1G61W1
LONDON (Reuters) - British haulier Stobart (STOB.L) is in talks with UK regional airline Flybe (FLYB.L) about a potential deal between the two companies, according to a source familiar with the matter. The firms are examining a range of options and a decision about a transaction is yet to be reached, the source said.
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The source is supplied in his message. Reuters.com. They may be speculating of course, but it seems unlikely. The takeover of flyBE by Stobart has been rumoured for some time.
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If it goes through I expect that will be the eventual outcome, but no sense in completely losing a perfectly viable base down in Devon. A SEN-EXT service will no doubt not be long behind. Maybe this is why Stobart are so certain of reaching two million pax at SEN this year.....?