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Interesting article in TTG Online about Jet2 and the delivery of its 100th aircraft.
It states no planned new routes for 2020 and if they do, it will be one or two only. It also firmly states no new bases and they want to make sure existing bases grow. the 100th aircraft will be used to help bolster frequencies on existing routes.
The good news is that it specifically states BHX (and STN!) as their fastest growing bases and these are central to any future growth.
They also say they have a lot of cash in the bank and are not adversely worried by Brexit.
After such a difficult couple of years at BHX with airlines disappearing at a rate of knots (and with the future of BE still very much 'up in the air' pardon the pun) it is reassuring to know that Jet2 are committed to BHX and although cautious have obviously long term plans for sustainable growth of the base. Whilst we may not see new routes, I think they will continue to bring in more pax year on year as they grow frequencies on existing ones, which actually number of 40 this summer, not to be sniffed at!.
If only BHX could attract a carrier that could fill some of the 'city break' gaps that have left a big hole in its schedules, that would be just great!
It states no planned new routes for 2020 and if they do, it will be one or two only. It also firmly states no new bases and they want to make sure existing bases grow. the 100th aircraft will be used to help bolster frequencies on existing routes.
The good news is that it specifically states BHX (and STN!) as their fastest growing bases and these are central to any future growth.
They also say they have a lot of cash in the bank and are not adversely worried by Brexit.
After such a difficult couple of years at BHX with airlines disappearing at a rate of knots (and with the future of BE still very much 'up in the air' pardon the pun) it is reassuring to know that Jet2 are committed to BHX and although cautious have obviously long term plans for sustainable growth of the base. Whilst we may not see new routes, I think they will continue to bring in more pax year on year as they grow frequencies on existing ones, which actually number of 40 this summer, not to be sniffed at!.
If only BHX could attract a carrier that could fill some of the 'city break' gaps that have left a big hole in its schedules, that would be just great!
Depends which city breaks you're referring to, they already serve several: FCO, KRK, PRG, PSA, VRN. Plenty more opportunity i'd imagine
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Yes they do some city routes but I was thinking of Lisbon, Nice, Athens primarily, all routes I doubt they will launch in the short term at least. Other routes (not necessarily cities) that would be nice although probably only seasonal: Seville, Marrakesh, Stockholm, Valencia, Marseille plus Sardinia, Sicily, even the Azores....
Going on load factor alone they could do with higher frequency on FCO outside the summer months.
I don't think cities or 'out the box' routes feature highly in their plans as they seem to only ever launch new routes from multiple UK bases so I doubt we would ever see BHX-LIS or BHX-OLB launched as stand alone routes for example. I don't know who else would apart from EZY and we all know that's never going to happen.
However great to have a strong and focused airline at BHX flying many of the key routes that the local catchment seem to be content flying to n a regular basis.
Going on load factor alone they could do with higher frequency on FCO outside the summer months.
I don't think cities or 'out the box' routes feature highly in their plans as they seem to only ever launch new routes from multiple UK bases so I doubt we would ever see BHX-LIS or BHX-OLB launched as stand alone routes for example. I don't know who else would apart from EZY and we all know that's never going to happen.
However great to have a strong and focused airline at BHX flying many of the key routes that the local catchment seem to be content flying to n a regular basis.
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Schedule for the forthcoming Marrakesh charter series:
10:45 / 12:15 B738 XR8845 / XR8846 RAK - MAN Day 4 (Thu) 14 Feb - 25 Apr 2019 (FORTNIGHTLY)
Schedule for the forthcoming Marrakesh charter series:
10:45 / 12:15 B738 XR8845 / XR8846 RAK - MAN Day 4 (Thu) 14 Feb - 25 Apr 2019 (FORTNIGHTLY)
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Going on load factor alone they could do with higher frequency on FCO outside the summer months.
I don't think cities or 'out the box' routes feature highly in their plans as they seem to only ever launch new routes from multiple UK bases so I doubt we would ever see BHX-LIS or BHX-OLB launched as stand alone routes for example..[/QUOTE]
Jet2 Rome must be either availability of reasonable slots or they just make more on BHX sun routes as the you are right, the stats point to a requirement for more frequencies. I believe the lack of Nice might be slots and Lisbon must be close but realistically only I can only see LBA or BFS as the only other bases needing an LIS flight or perhaps Stansted but that would be up against FR.
Ryanair- They have either found a Palma slot or gap in the Palma based schedule as the summer 19 Saturday flight has been restored in the afternoon making 10 a week. They have an extra Dublin next Friday and Sunday no doubt for the six Nations- 14 consecutive inbounds full from next Saturday evening. Cheltenham week is still a bit disappointing with only two extra flights on the Friday although ten intotal on the Tuesday. Still on track to lose a Ryanair destination in absolutely ages with Vilnius not bookable after the end of March.
easyjet - Getting close to the Belfast increase 5th February 3 daily except Saturday and for a Tuesday it has never been 3 daily ever.
Lufthansa - LH952/3 returns Monday from its annual break which is a bit earlier than some years.
Thomas Cook winter 2019/2020 - Still showing back to two based but in line with other bases and looks good compared to some.
TUI - Per the TUI thread the extra aircraft next summer is a 757 which I didn't see coming to actually to get more 757's when some are leaving the fleet.
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Going on load factor alone they could do with higher frequency on FCO outside the summer months.
I don't think cities or 'out the box' routes feature highly in their plans as they seem to only ever launch new routes from multiple UK bases so I doubt we would ever see BHX-LIS or BHX-OLB launched as stand alone routes for example..[/QUOTE]
Jet2 Rome must be either availability of reasonable slots or they just make more on BHX sun routes as the you are right, the stats point to a requirement for more frequencies. I believe the lack of Nice might be slots and Lisbon must be close but realistically only I can only see LBA or BFS as the only other bases needing an LIS flight or perhaps Stansted but that would be up against FR.
Ryanair- They have either found a Palma slot or gap in the Palma based schedule as the summer 19 Saturday flight has been restored in the afternoon making 10 a week. They have an extra Dublin next Friday and Sunday no doubt for the six Nations- 14 consecutive inbounds full from next Saturday evening. Cheltenham week is still a bit disappointing with only two extra flights on the Friday although ten intotal on the Tuesday. Still on track to lose a Ryanair destination in absolutely ages with Vilnius not bookable after the end of March.
easyjet - Getting close to the Belfast increase 5th February 3 daily except Saturday and for a Tuesday it has never been 3 daily ever.
Lufthansa - LH952/3 returns Monday from its annual break which is a bit earlier than some years.
Thomas Cook winter 2019/2020 - Still showing back to two based but in line with other bases and looks good compared to some.
TUI - Per the TUI thread the extra aircraft next summer is a 757 which I didn't see coming to actually to get more 757's when some are leaving the fleet.
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" I believe the lack of Nice might be slots"
I am told the driver is Jet2 Holidays (50%-65% of pax,depending on who you talk to) and until hotel packages are put in place the flights won't happen-slots are not an issue(?)
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" I believe the lack of Nice might be slots"
I am told the driver is Jet2 Holidays (50%-65% of pax,depending on who you talk to) and until hotel packages are put in place the flights won't happen-slots are not an issue(?)
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Ryanair - Another away based Palma added this time a second Thursday from June. 6 Nations extra Dublin Saturday out and Sunday in . Next available outbound seat on FR Dublin 12.15 Saturday (13 consecutive full flights) and nothing inbound from FR668 Saturday night to FR670 Tuesday.
Diversions
More quality than quantity today with the Etihad 789 and Emirates A380 off-loading and night-stopping. Also a reminder what United look like with a TUI 788 and Swiss A223 making up the numbers. Quite an unusual day as quiet on one hand with just 2 Jet2 flights although 2 more than some bases, only around 35 Flybe but in the end with GA, freight and diversions it turned out well although a gap did appear between FR749 at 14.16 and FR1449 at 15.39 on the inbound front. A bizarre airport at times with around 250 movements but includes 3 A388's, a couple 789's (EY & NAX), a few 788's (2 x TUI, QR & AI) and an AN26.
MAEL - As mentioned above one of the 789 movements was the Norwegian 789 finally leaving at 15.33 for Oslo leaving just the Air Malta A320 which apparently was hangered at some point.
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Turkmenistan
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
Turkmenistan
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
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Given the enormous upheaval to passengers, "Benefiting Handsomely " is possibly not the most appropriate way to describe the situation.
Whats the phrase silk purse, sow's ear ?
Whats the phrase silk purse, sow's ear ?
The benefit, if any, will be to the airlines not to the passengers who will often be making trips of a lifetime, and in many cases have had to have scrimped and saved to buy their tickets. (I'm not inclined to add stuff about thoughts and sympathies so beloved of the internet these days. They are pointless platitudes).
Turkmenistan Airlines is usually not a carrier of choice between the UK and India if you have plenty of cash - it's likely to be chosen by those who are struggling financially - very much those who have scrimped and saved to buy their tickets. I would imagine that many people who have bought tickets with T5 will not be able to afford to pay for new tickets with another airline until (at the very least) they get a refund on their existing tickets. Given the rather odd ticket sales structure for T5, I imagine it might take a bit longer than usual for refunds to be processed
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Turkmenistan
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
This will affect flights to Birmingham for the time being:
EASA has temporarily banned Turkmenistan Airlines from operating flights to the EU
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Tomorrow sees Belfast increase to 19 a week - the first time Tuesday is up to 3 daily. Seat maps show inbound from BFS 130/156, 130/156, & 125/156 and outbound 72/156, 138/156, & 156/156so not too bad.
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There have been rumours over the past few years of Uzbekistan returning - I wonder if now is their opportunity?
Also would Turkmenistan be able to keep hold of their LHR slots until a time when the ban is lifted?
Also would Turkmenistan be able to keep hold of their LHR slots until a time when the ban is lifted?
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Not sure if it has been mentioned anywhere previously, but it looks like Ryanair have also increased their Summer schedule to both Alicante and Malaga.
I think both were previously showing 11 x weekly, but are now running at 13 x weekly, with additional services added from early June.
I think both were previously showing 11 x weekly, but are now running at 13 x weekly, with additional services added from early June.
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December pax, 2018 pax & Jet2
Interesting article in TTG Online about Jet2 and the delivery of its 100th aircraft.
It states no planned new routes for 2020 and if they do, it will be one or two only. It also firmly states no new bases and they want to make sure existing bases grow. the 100th aircraft will be used to help bolster frequencies on existing routes.
The good news is that it specifically states BHX (and STN!) as their fastest growing bases and these are central to any future growth.
They also say they have a lot of cash in the bank and are not adversely worried by Brexit.
After such a difficult couple of years at BHX with airlines disappearing at a rate of knots (and with the future of BE still very much 'up in the air' pardon the pun) it is reassuring to know that Jet2 are committed to BHX and although cautious have obviously long term plans for sustainable growth of the base. Whilst we may not see new routes, I think they will continue to bring in more pax year on year as they grow frequencies on existing ones, which actually number of 40 this summer, not to be sniffed at!.
If only BHX could attract a carrier that could fill some of the 'city break' gaps that have left a big hole in its schedules, that would be just great!
It states no planned new routes for 2020 and if they do, it will be one or two only. It also firmly states no new bases and they want to make sure existing bases grow. the 100th aircraft will be used to help bolster frequencies on existing routes.
The good news is that it specifically states BHX (and STN!) as their fastest growing bases and these are central to any future growth.
They also say they have a lot of cash in the bank and are not adversely worried by Brexit.
After such a difficult couple of years at BHX with airlines disappearing at a rate of knots (and with the future of BE still very much 'up in the air' pardon the pun) it is reassuring to know that Jet2 are committed to BHX and although cautious have obviously long term plans for sustainable growth of the base. Whilst we may not see new routes, I think they will continue to bring in more pax year on year as they grow frequencies on existing ones, which actually number of 40 this summer, not to be sniffed at!.
If only BHX could attract a carrier that could fill some of the 'city break' gaps that have left a big hole in its schedules, that would be just great!
December 2018 - 825754 up 4.37% - some disappointing individual route figures but will post them another day and still below December 2016
2018 - 12,457,031 down 4% on 2017 (12,990,300)
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Highlights the latest A321 network on top of what is already planned (BHX DLM, BHX AGP, BHX TFS et.al).
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December 2018 Route Analysis
Some good figures and some bad plus many average. Amsterdam over 60000 on 11 daily weekday flights but this drops to 10 in summer when flybe reduce to 5 and KLM add one to five but one less than last summer but mainline operates lunchtime for part of the season.
Vienna includes the Jet2 few flights and pleasing to see Turkish and PIA up. Fewer Air India pax as it is now 6 a week but a decent load factor. Flybe are similar load factors to 2017 with Qatar and Dubai down as they were like for like in terms of rotations. Obviously load factors are subjective as a lot of airlines with two class configurations will not sell 100% of the aircraft keeping the middle seat free in business.
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Updated Turkmenistan Timetable
15FEB 01MAR ....5.. BHX ASB 1350# 0110 T5 426 332 N
17FEB 03MAR ......7 BHX ASB 1715# 0435 T5 430 332 N
26FEB .2..... BHX ASB 2120# 0830 T5 420 332 N
16FEB 02MAR .....6. ASB BHX 1225 1405 T5 427 332 N
18FEB 04MAR 1...... ASB BHX 1550 1740 T5 417 332 N
27FEB ..3.... ASB BHX 1930 2120 T5 421 332 N
05APR ....5.. BHX ASB 1430# 0050 T5 426 77L N
07APR ......7 BHX ASB 1815# 0435 T5 430 77L N
31MAR 31MAR ......7 BHX ASB 1815# 0435 T5 430 752 N
01APR 1...... BHX ASB 2000# 0620 T5 418 752 N
02APR .2..... BHX ASB 2130# 0750 T5 420 752 N
03APR ..3.... BHX ASB 2230# 0850 T5 422 77L N
05APR ....5.. ASB BHX 1010 1300 T5 425 77L N
31MAR 31MAR ......7 ASB BHX 1325 1615 T5 429 752 N
07APR ......7 ASB BHX 1325 1615 T5 429 77L N
01APR 1...... ASB BHX 1550 1830 T5 417 752 N
02APR .2..... ASB BHX 1720 2000 T5 419 752 N
03APR ..3.... ASB BHX 1820 2100 T5 421 77L N
Can change and probably will
15FEB 01MAR ....5.. BHX ASB 1350# 0110 T5 426 332 N
17FEB 03MAR ......7 BHX ASB 1715# 0435 T5 430 332 N
26FEB .2..... BHX ASB 2120# 0830 T5 420 332 N
16FEB 02MAR .....6. ASB BHX 1225 1405 T5 427 332 N
18FEB 04MAR 1...... ASB BHX 1550 1740 T5 417 332 N
27FEB ..3.... ASB BHX 1930 2120 T5 421 332 N
05APR ....5.. BHX ASB 1430# 0050 T5 426 77L N
07APR ......7 BHX ASB 1815# 0435 T5 430 77L N
31MAR 31MAR ......7 BHX ASB 1815# 0435 T5 430 752 N
01APR 1...... BHX ASB 2000# 0620 T5 418 752 N
02APR .2..... BHX ASB 2130# 0750 T5 420 752 N
03APR ..3.... BHX ASB 2230# 0850 T5 422 77L N
05APR ....5.. ASB BHX 1010 1300 T5 425 77L N
31MAR 31MAR ......7 ASB BHX 1325 1615 T5 429 752 N
07APR ......7 ASB BHX 1325 1615 T5 429 77L N
01APR 1...... ASB BHX 1550 1830 T5 417 752 N
02APR .2..... ASB BHX 1720 2000 T5 419 752 N
03APR ..3.... ASB BHX 1820 2100 T5 421 77L N
Can change and probably will
