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Thanks for the Winter summary Adfly.
If you're including one-off charter flights, there's also an Omega Holidays northern lights charter on the 26th February.
Going on what they've used previously from other airports, it looks like this may be on a Thomas Cook A320.
If you're including one-off charter flights, there's also an Omega Holidays northern lights charter on the 26th February.
Going on what they've used previously from other airports, it looks like this may be on a Thomas Cook A320.
SOU MD answers to my 3 Q's on the twitter-in today
My Q's
Re proposed runway extn can the 737-800 or MAX operate OK from SOU without any payload penalty/WAT limits?
What carrier is@Flylolo using for their ambitious S19 program?
Are any specialist tour operators like@SunvilTeam or @IonianVillas going to share the flights to Greece?
SOU answers:
1. We will see more movements from larger aircraft we already operate, this well may include 737s.
2. FlyLolo are completing their final preparations for summer 2019 and will communicate all operational details shortly.
3. Not sure about these two, we will pass this on to Lolo
So basically I saved the diesel not going to one of the 'open days'
My Q's
Re proposed runway extn can the 737-800 or MAX operate OK from SOU without any payload penalty/WAT limits?
What carrier is
Are any specialist tour operators like
SOU answers:
1. We will see more movements from larger aircraft we already operate, this well may include 737s.
2. FlyLolo are completing their final preparations for summer 2019 and will communicate all operational details shortly.
3. Not sure about these two, we will pass this on to Lolo
So basically I saved the diesel not going to one of the 'open days'
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Since when did any MD (or politician) know anything about the technical aspect of their company’s operations ? I have been in the aviation industry for 47 years , & I have never come across one who did !
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Well everything is going to be absolutely great for SOU- Atmosphere Airlines have just tweeted them asking if they can have slots for A320s and B737s! It's like the airport has won the lottery!
Oh, they also asked for the airport's email address.
Lovin' your work Atmosphere, keep it up!
If anyone fancies a laugh/cringe the Atmosphere website is worth a look.
Oh, they also asked for the airport's email address.
Lovin' your work Atmosphere, keep it up!
If anyone fancies a laugh/cringe the Atmosphere website is worth a look.
My last Q
Replying to @SOU_Airport
Lastly, Can you say if@easyJet is being wooed and courted right now to have a base at SOU or at least increase their flying programme & destinations from SOU? They have the right a/c A320 which is not as limited at SOU as the 737-800/MAX
Answer:
SOU says Replying to me and @easyJet
We love all of our airlines and encourage them to develop their route network for the benefit of all our loyal passengers.
In Reply to a Q from Brian Nash re the runway Extn works, and my Q about the 737-800/MAX Op'g out of SOU
SOU says
we are hoping to submit our planning application early next year. Thank you for your support!
and...
The development of our runway will provide airlines with an improved operating environment. The exact aircraft mix will be decided by airlines themselves.
and further to my Flylolo Q about Greece and Tour Operators sharing their flights
SOU says
Thank you for your suggestion, and we work with a lot of tour operators, which we recognise is important for certain routes.
For Greece in particular many tour operators are already interested.
Oooh! I was right about that lol
Few other heated Q's came in about climate change and more Pollution
plus a wildlife habitat Q and their concerns re the special area of conservation close by - SOU mentioned their Habitat Management Plan
plus trying to get better direct trains to SOU from Portsmouth and along the south coast
Replying to @SOU_Airport
Lastly, Can you say if
Answer:
SOU says Replying to me and @easyJet
We love all of our airlines and encourage them to develop their route network for the benefit of all our loyal passengers.
In Reply to a Q from Brian Nash re the runway Extn works, and my Q about the 737-800/MAX Op'g out of SOU
SOU says
we are hoping to submit our planning application early next year. Thank you for your support!
and...
The development of our runway will provide airlines with an improved operating environment. The exact aircraft mix will be decided by airlines themselves.
and further to my Flylolo Q about Greece and Tour Operators sharing their flights
SOU says
Thank you for your suggestion, and we work with a lot of tour operators, which we recognise is important for certain routes.
For Greece in particular many tour operators are already interested.
Oooh! I was right about that lol
Few other heated Q's came in about climate change and more Pollution
plus a wildlife habitat Q and their concerns re the special area of conservation close by - SOU mentioned their Habitat Management Plan
plus trying to get better direct trains to SOU from Portsmouth and along the south coast
Well everything is going to be absolutely great for SOU- Atmosphere Airlines have just tweeted them asking if they can have slots for A320s and B737s! It's like the airport has won the lottery!
Oh, they also asked for the airport's email address.
Lovin' your work Atmosphere, keep it up!
If anyone fancies a laugh/cringe the Atmosphere website is worth a look.
Oh, they also asked for the airport's email address.
Lovin' your work Atmosphere, keep it up!
If anyone fancies a laugh/cringe the Atmosphere website is worth a look.
BTW Atmosphere Airlines operates from a schoolboys bedroom somewhere in Southall lol
Reply from SOU in relation to a Q using the A320 and 737-800/MAX
The development of our runway will provide airlines with an improved operating environment. The exact aircraft mix will be decided by airlines themselves.
Me
Okkkk - that's fine if you build those airlines some parking spaces
The development of our runway will provide airlines with an improved operating environment. The exact aircraft mix will be decided by airlines themselves.
Me
Okkkk - that's fine if you build those airlines some parking spaces
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Just noticed on the Flylolo website that both Kos and Thessaloniki are not bookable , you can put in dates but alternative days come up with zero price
Reports in a local Cyprus newspaper also indicate that TUS air have grounded 3 aircraft and were meeting with the local transport ministry on Friday to discuss the way ahead , so this could be why there has been a delay in finalising aircraft to be used next summer from SOU if indeed they are using TUS
Reports in a local Cyprus newspaper also indicate that TUS air have grounded 3 aircraft and were meeting with the local transport ministry on Friday to discuss the way ahead , so this could be why there has been a delay in finalising aircraft to be used next summer from SOU if indeed they are using TUS
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I'm sure this won't happen, but some are speculating that Southampton will be affected by the recent Flybe financial performance with further cuts (already Manchester to Southampton has been cut in frequency). Surely Southampton is one of their most profitable hubs? If Flybe were to shut down completely Southampton would not be able to recover very fast.
Would Blue Islands take over both Channel island routes?
Perhaps Aer Lingus would step in to Dublin
KLM would need to expand frequency to Amsterdam
But what about UK domestic? Perhaps bmi regional could step in for services to Scotland and Northern Ireland? Loganair to Manchester?
Or, more interestingly perhaps easyJet would start services to Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Jersey? That would be interesting!!!
Would Blue Islands take over both Channel island routes?
Perhaps Aer Lingus would step in to Dublin
KLM would need to expand frequency to Amsterdam
But what about UK domestic? Perhaps bmi regional could step in for services to Scotland and Northern Ireland? Loganair to Manchester?
Or, more interestingly perhaps easyJet would start services to Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Jersey? That would be interesting!!!
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Wouldn't be the end of the world if Flybe closed down along with all their Southampton routes. Southampton is far too reliant on this unreliable company.
It would give Southampton the space and opportunity to build a steady and sustainable network with different carriers like Aer Lingus, KLM and others. Perhaps even Eurowings, Wizz and easyJet as you say.
It would give Southampton the space and opportunity to build a steady and sustainable network with different carriers like Aer Lingus, KLM and others. Perhaps even Eurowings, Wizz and easyJet as you say.
Wouldn't be the end of the world if Flybe closed down along with all their Southampton routes.
Can't think of many carriers with the available capacity/required types that could come in and take that lot over at short notice.
