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Although anyone seeking information on Simon Calder's airport and airline experience will quickly find that he was originally an aircraft cleaner at Gatwick Airport. He then rose to the giddy heights of Security Officer.
Not sure how he became the Independent's Travel Correspondent based on that.
Not sure how he became the Independent's Travel Correspondent based on that.
There's an old adage, all publicity is good publicity, and whilst I don't think that altogether holds true there's nothing particularly negative, and as Pete points out more than a couple of iffy "facts" within it.
If Monarch hadn't hit the buffers Calder wouldn't even have written the article, but as it is Monarch's failure hit BHX harder than anywhere else and gave him an excuse (reason) to srite t article.
As for the man himself and his knowledge, there's a few few on PPRuNe who are a deal more knowledgeable than Simon Calder.
If Monarch hadn't hit the buffers Calder wouldn't even have written the article, but as it is Monarch's failure hit BHX harder than anywhere else and gave him an excuse (reason) to srite t article.
As for the man himself and his knowledge, there's a few few on PPRuNe who are a deal more knowledgeable than Simon Calder.
As demonstrated this past week on BBC's 'Rip off Britain' Simon's knowledge on how to save a few Euros on a cup of coffee in Venice knows no bounds. He is so au fait on opening times on Barcelona's museums and churches and how to save a euro or two.
A year ago I asked a question about travel using his own website and didn't even get a reply.
A year ago I asked a question about travel using his own website and didn't even get a reply.
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Relating to the article written by Simon Calder I personally thought it was accurate as is most of his reporting as I find him very informative and extremely knowledgeable and I always try to find one at least one fault when ever he is on the TV or in his article and not once have I done so.
Working in the business that I do I have always been surprised that I have never met him personally!
So changing the topic what do others think of his suggestions on renaming Birmingham International Airport to Birmingham Shakespeare Airport?
Or even Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne International Airport lol
Working in the business that I do I have always been surprised that I have never met him personally!
So changing the topic what do others think of his suggestions on renaming Birmingham International Airport to Birmingham Shakespeare Airport?
Or even Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne International Airport lol
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Well to me the words read like he's had an idea and is suggesting it - if he was aware the name had already been proposed, why did he not say words to the effect that the airport should adopt a name that was initially mooted two years ago? In any case, the idea was put forward two years ago but not adopted, and I doubt the ramblings of a travel journalist is going to make it happen now.
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Journalists don't work like that do they as they usually tend to take the credits for themselves!
I'm not a big fan of renaming airports as they don't make any real impact on the fortunes of airports by doing so, passengers will use that airport regardless of any name change so it should and will remain as it is Birmingham International Airport BHX.
I'm not a big fan of renaming airports as they don't make any real impact on the fortunes of airports by doing so, passengers will use that airport regardless of any name change so it should and will remain as it is Birmingham International Airport BHX.
Birmingham International refers to the railway station next door.
On a different note, now Carillion have gone what's going to happen to HS2 and the giant plans for expansion at the airport?
On a different note, now Carillion have gone what's going to happen to HS2 and the giant plans for expansion at the airport?
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Surely it's only a matter of time before someone takes over. Not gonna miss a big chunk of business like that. Serco or Interserve for example ... Their stocks wents up when the Carillion announcement was made.
Don't worry BHX airport, you'll be saved soon.....surely....
Don't worry BHX airport, you'll be saved soon.....surely....
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Thomas Cook 2018/9
Next winter an extra based aircraft - A320 per one GDS site.
Very early days but up one aircraft in winter to three based.
Monday - Marsa Alam, Fuerteventura (extra) & Arrecife
Tuesday - Tenerife, Banjul, Enfidha (new) & Antalya (new and all winter but expect change or just Thursday)
Wednesday - Tenerife, Hurghada & Fuerteventura
Thursday - Sal, Arrecife & Antalya (new)
Friday - Hurghada, Tenerife & Arrecife (new)
Saturday - Tenerife (new), Banjul (moved from Friday)& Fuerteventura
Sunday - Hurghada, Arrecife & Tenerife (new)
Worth noting that this could change as some flights this winter have ended up on TUI aircraft at times and vice versa.
Very early days but up one aircraft in winter to three based.
Monday - Marsa Alam, Fuerteventura (extra) & Arrecife
Tuesday - Tenerife, Banjul, Enfidha (new) & Antalya (new and all winter but expect change or just Thursday)
Wednesday - Tenerife, Hurghada & Fuerteventura
Thursday - Sal, Arrecife & Antalya (new)
Friday - Hurghada, Tenerife & Arrecife (new)
Saturday - Tenerife (new), Banjul (moved from Friday)& Fuerteventura
Sunday - Hurghada, Arrecife & Tenerife (new)
Worth noting that this could change as some flights this winter have ended up on TUI aircraft at times and vice versa.