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As another poster pointed out EZY's largest operating base, a London airport, is just 80 miles up the road whilst EZY also have bases at two other London airports.
SOU's biggest selling point is it's direct rail link with London, it takes away passengers that may otherwise utilise London airports.
Unless an operator wishes to poach London passengers to a south coast airport, which surely EZY does not, then there would be little point in them operating there.
However if EZY wishes to catch passengers from the south coast from a south coast airport that offers appropriate facilities, particularly a runway length, then I'm sorry to suggest that such an airport would be BOH.
SOU's biggest selling point is it's direct rail link with London, it takes away passengers that may otherwise utilise London airports.
Unless an operator wishes to poach London passengers to a south coast airport, which surely EZY does not, then there would be little point in them operating there.
However if EZY wishes to catch passengers from the south coast from a south coast airport that offers appropriate facilities, particularly a runway length, then I'm sorry to suggest that such an airport would be BOH.
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BOH has however inadequate public transport links.
It can take aprox the same time, aprox 2 hours, to get from SOU by rail/road to BOH as it does from SOU to LGW. Don't try to get to BOH before 08.00 by public transport either. The first bus does not leave Bournemouth rail station until 07.12.
Taxi/car is the only way. Car Hire office opening hours are restricted as well.
It can take aprox the same time, aprox 2 hours, to get from SOU by rail/road to BOH as it does from SOU to LGW. Don't try to get to BOH before 08.00 by public transport either. The first bus does not leave Bournemouth rail station until 07.12.
Taxi/car is the only way. Car Hire office opening hours are restricted as well.
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Noticed today EazyJet have placed banners advertising their GVA route on the fence facing the M27, not seen an airline at SOU do this before, hopefully generates enough interest that EZY would like to return after this winter.
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That's a great site for EasyJet to have advertising.
The large rolling advertising screen at the Woolston side of the Itchen Bridge used to have a large Vueling advertisement when they operated from SOU perhaps EasyJet could advertise there as well as it's located in a prime position.
I hope the word gets about regarding EasyJet at SOU which if so can only help regarding any possible expansion from the airline in the near future.
The large rolling advertising screen at the Woolston side of the Itchen Bridge used to have a large Vueling advertisement when they operated from SOU perhaps EasyJet could advertise there as well as it's located in a prime position.
I hope the word gets about regarding EasyJet at SOU which if so can only help regarding any possible expansion from the airline in the near future.
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When easyJet first started BOH-GVA the same rumour and gossip spread about other routes and sure enough they tried Krakow and Grenoble - for one season never to return again. However BOH-GVA has remained. I see the same for SOU.
Bournemouth is on average 38mins from SOU on the train. Not sure where 2hours came from.
Bournemouth is on average 38mins from SOU on the train. Not sure where 2hours came from.
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Take a look at the bus timetable, start and finish times from Bournemouth station to/from the airport. They are no use for early flight departures or late arrivals. The buses are also hourly and take 44 minutes. Their connectability with trains is also not good.
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I think it is too!, the thousands of motorists in rush hour who will have time to notice and read that. Not to mention everyone else who will too. It would be great if they could utilise the advertising board in woolston, especially since there are a fair amount of bus routes which go this way too. Speaking of which, I noticed EZY advertising on local bus’s too.
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Maybe the equipment is there for resurfacing the RWY, I hope it’s there for major improvements though. Would like at least another taxi way on the NE side of the airfield with potentially another stand to accommodate larger aircraft. (We can only hope).
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Don't hold your breath, no evidence of any planning application to Eastleigh Borough Council. Consequently it looks as if any work will be confined to resurfacing.
Don't hold your breath, no evidence of any planning application to Eastleigh Borough Council. Consequently it looks as if any work will be confined to resurfacing.
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Any improvement would be welcome and as discussed many a time, let's hope they include the northern taxiway from stand 14 out to the runway in with the resurfacing work!
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The airport have just posted this response on Twitter, 'unfortunately there won’t be any scheduled flights operated by Volotea in the summer. We’re always working with airlines to expand our routes so please keep an eye on social media for new announcements', is there something in the pipeline?