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This must have been the reason for the CWL recruitment then for Eastern. Let’s hope they see the potential and eye up EDI, DUB and potentially CDG too and possibly base an additional aircraft for these routes.......obviously COVID will play a big part here but great to see BHD back
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This must have been the reason for the CWL recruitment then for Eastern. Let’s hope they see the potential and eye up EDI, DUB and potentially CDG too and possibly base an additional aircraft for these routes.......obviously COVID will play a big part here but great to see BHD back
This must have been the reason for the CWL recruitment then for Eastern. Let’s hope they see the potential and eye up EDI, DUB and potentially CDG too and possibly base an additional aircraft for these routes.......obviously COVID will play a big part here but great to see BHD back
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I'm not sure if the pricing model is the same as it used to be but when T3 were operating NCL it was said that the breakeven load factor wasn't that high, even with only 29 seats. The starting prices currently available is £79.99 one way, and according to the website it looks like only 4 seats are available at that price. Hopefully selling 29 seats isn't going to be that difficult as the flight timings aren't too bad, despite it being only once a day. NCL worked for T3 for many years despite LF's not being that high, and i would have thought there is more demand for Belfast than Newcastle.
Depending on crew availability there is scope for another evening flight to BHD or elsewhere, as the VLY aircraft arrives back at 1820, so a 1900 departure to say BHD or EDI would work. That would then utilise 2 sets of crew throughout the day, which I'm guessing 2 sets of crew is already required for the current offering of VLY x2 and BHD x1.
Depending on crew availability there is scope for another evening flight to BHD or elsewhere, as the VLY aircraft arrives back at 1820, so a 1900 departure to say BHD or EDI would work. That would then utilise 2 sets of crew throughout the day, which I'm guessing 2 sets of crew is already required for the current offering of VLY x2 and BHD x1.
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I’m still thinking there maybe more from Eastern at CWL to come, 3 key destinations remain unserved (DUB, EDI & CDG) & Eastern still advertising for CWL based crew. Eastern have the larger AT7, E70 and E90 joining the fleet so who knows here maybe CWL are in discussion with them to step into Flybe’s shoes with some routes.......time will tell but hope I’m right as there be no competition for Eastern at CWL which would be good for them too.
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Yeah so true, plus lounge access too for the higher fares (I think this is still the case). It’s great to see Eastern utilise the based J41 more between VLY sectors and I’m sure BHD will become a good little sector for them too (unless COVID has other plans).
I’m still thinking there maybe more from Eastern at CWL to come, 3 key destinations remain unserved (DUB, EDI & CDG) & Eastern still advertising for CWL based crew. Eastern have the larger AT7, E70 and E90 joining the fleet so who knows here maybe CWL are in discussion with them to step into Flybe’s shoes with some routes.......time will tell but hope I’m right as there be no competition for Eastern at CWL which would be good for them too.
I’m still thinking there maybe more from Eastern at CWL to come, 3 key destinations remain unserved (DUB, EDI & CDG) & Eastern still advertising for CWL based crew. Eastern have the larger AT7, E70 and E90 joining the fleet so who knows here maybe CWL are in discussion with them to step into Flybe’s shoes with some routes.......time will tell but hope I’m right as there be no competition for Eastern at CWL which would be good for them too.
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Cardiff Airport, in a move aimed at boosting freight traffic and associated storage and logistics facilities around its terminal, could also potentially bid.
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Seems Ryanair have removed BCN and MLA from their CWL offering for Summer 2021...
FAO remains at 2 x weekly (Mon & Fri, full season) and AGP remains at 3 x weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri in Jun, Jul & Aug only)
Here's hoping they will add more if and when things improve, but these are staple solid routes that should survive!
FAO remains at 2 x weekly (Mon & Fri, full season) and AGP remains at 3 x weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri in Jun, Jul & Aug only)
Here's hoping they will add more if and when things improve, but these are staple solid routes that should survive!
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Sounds like total BS. I can't travel to the Gower on Saturday for a holiday and they can't leave their area for a trip to the rest of Wales but someone from the Gower and I assume England can travel to Cardiff Airport for holiday in a virus hot spot like The Netherlands or Spain. We have to remember who owns Cardiff Airport. I am thinking if I paid £2000 for a half term holiday that is a legitimate reason to travel.
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