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A couple of routes could be considered to have been dropped harshly...Berlin, Krakow, Venice...of course some of the losses were because the 4th aircraft was dropped. Even the weaker ones...EDI in particular...I think would do better nowadays.
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Stobart trading update
Passenger numbers at London Southend Airport have increased by 42% in the six months to 31 August 2019, compared to the same period last year. This substantial growth was driven by the start of Ryanair flights in April, Loganair flights in May and the continued successful growth of easyJet. Access was further improved by the introduction of early and late rail services between London Liverpool Street and Southend Airport.
From October 2019, WizzAir will start flying from London Southend Airport, to three new destinations. These new routes will help support the continued growth in passenger numbers at London Southend Airport in line with the Group's target of reaching 5 million passengers per annum by February 2023. Given the ongoing uncertainty in the sector, in part caused by Brexit, the Group is taking a cautious approach to passenger forecasts in the short term, with the Board working on the basis of circa 2.3 million passengers for the year ending 29 February 2020. This would represent an increase of 53% versus the previous year.
From October 2019, WizzAir will start flying from London Southend Airport, to three new destinations. These new routes will help support the continued growth in passenger numbers at London Southend Airport in line with the Group's target of reaching 5 million passengers per annum by February 2023. Given the ongoing uncertainty in the sector, in part caused by Brexit, the Group is taking a cautious approach to passenger forecasts in the short term, with the Board working on the basis of circa 2.3 million passengers for the year ending 29 February 2020. This would represent an increase of 53% versus the previous year.
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Crikey. Stobart adopting a cautious approach over SEN. That makes a change from the overly optimistic projections we have seen for the past few years. Still aiming for 5 million pax by 2023 though, for which they'll need new stands, new terminal facilities and new car parking........
There is no 'old industrial estate' in that location, only the existing retail park. There has been talk of that relocating to the new Southend Airport Business Park under development on the North-West boundary of the airport, but nothing definite as far as I know and certain not to happen in the short term. The old ATEL car park located South-East of Warners Bridge has planning consent for valet parking (only) for 260 vehicles.
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There is no 'old industrial estate' in that location, only the existing retail park. There has been talk of that relocating to the new Southend Airport Business Park under development on the North-West boundary of the airport, but nothing definite as far as I know and certain not to happen in the short term. The old ATEL car park located South-East of Warners Bridge has planning consent for valet parking (only) for 260 vehicles.
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You may well to right regarding the new business park for the reasons you mention, but on-airport parking certainly could become insufficient by as early as next summer, if all Stobart's plans come to fruition, so something will have to be done. I can see no reason why they will not now make use of the new planning consent for the old ATEL car park as it is such an obvious source of additional revenue.
You may well to right regarding the new business park for the reasons you mention, but on-airport parking certainly could become insufficient by as early as next summer, if all Stobart's plans come to fruition, so something will have to be done. I can see no reason why they will not now make use of the new planning consent for the old ATEL car park as it is such an obvious source of additional revenue.
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There is a significant area of land between the railway and Southend Road. Long and narrow, not used for any purpose I am aware of. Of course a bridge would have to be built over the railway, possibly from the roundabout between long stay 1 and 2. This would involve considerable cost but would have to be an option if the land was available.
Dave, I think that under the Joint Area Action plan this sliver of land was designated as a "green lung" between the airport and the residential areas, so unlikely to be allowed for development.
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This is correct. They even got into a bit of bother when they didn't remove the driveway, used when building the railway station, quickly enough after completion.
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Tagron is right.
Some of the very residents that complained about using this area for a drop-off/bus interchange, are now complaining at the £3 charge to drop off/pick-up up at what was until recently, their most convenient railway station to commute to work etc. One could hope that some of the original plan is revisited to allow a free car drop off zone again to the east of the railway, or at least pedestrian/bus/coach access. The ticketing & access arrangements at the rail station would need work doing to accommodate this.
Does anyone remember the "SERT" South Essex Rapid Transport system that was once proposed, using this green space with a dedicated bus lane in and out of Southend town from the airport? It would certainly be good to have the No 7 and 8 buses offer direct connectivity to the airport.
Some of the very residents that complained about using this area for a drop-off/bus interchange, are now complaining at the £3 charge to drop off/pick-up up at what was until recently, their most convenient railway station to commute to work etc. One could hope that some of the original plan is revisited to allow a free car drop off zone again to the east of the railway, or at least pedestrian/bus/coach access. The ticketing & access arrangements at the rail station would need work doing to accommodate this.
Does anyone remember the "SERT" South Essex Rapid Transport system that was once proposed, using this green space with a dedicated bus lane in and out of Southend town from the airport? It would certainly be good to have the No 7 and 8 buses offer direct connectivity to the airport.
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Looks like the airport and Ensign Bus have kissed and made up. Good to see.
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/179...r-ever-access/
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/179...r-ever-access/
While good to see the previously launched service revived, it still is just an early morning arrival SEN at 04:30 and a late evening departure SEN at 23:40 - nothing in between. Perhaps SEN's pax numbers are still insufficient to support daytime coach services from/to London.
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Although the marketing is a bit misleading. You'll be lucky to get any tube or train connections to / from anywhere else at those arrival and departure times at Victoria. The night tube functions on Friday and Saturday night but otherwise it's night buses or taxi
The resorcefulness of people to find a way to travel beyween home and central London is greater than one might think.
See the number of people getting on/off at Blackfriars/Farringdon at 3 am travelling to/from Luton or Gatwick or those travelling by National Express coach between Victoria and Luton/Stansted
See the number of people getting on/off at Blackfriars/Farringdon at 3 am travelling to/from Luton or Gatwick or those travelling by National Express coach between Victoria and Luton/Stansted
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Three North apron stands being re-marked for allocated Amazon freight aircraft operation, 1st aircraft to arrive tomorrow apparently
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