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EasyJet flights for summer went on sale today. LGW will be double daily except Saturdays and BRS will stay at 3pw. MAN unfortunately also remains 3pw so it looks like EasyJet are not willing to increase the frequency as much as Monarch did.
LTN is unbookable after 22nd June, maybe a route increase planned?
LTN is unbookable after 22nd June, maybe a route increase planned?
I have no idea why, perhaps lack of available a/c due to prior summer commitments on other routes.
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As of yesterday September and October are now up. The couple of months gap is a bit odd but interesting that they did continue to run after the 'only winter' plans. Still, listening to the load factors they are well up there with Monarchs' figures.
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It seems that Gib is about to get much anticipated Heli tourism! IS IT A BIRD? Gibraltar introduces helicopter sightseeing tours in 2019 with Norwegian firm Fonnafly - Olive Press News Spain
Apparently a big issue was the danger to rare migrating birds that transit the area (I'd be more concerned about any danger to the Heli!) but it seems to have been solved by having some sort of trained ornithologist/observer on board.
Single engine over water, even if a turbine? Well, plenty of existing operators have done this type of flying for many years and I'm sure the Gib startup will have the required flotation equipment for the pax/Heli.
Wishing them the very best of luck when they start in May and I might even treat myself and the wife to a whizz - any excuse to get in the air!!!
Apparently a big issue was the danger to rare migrating birds that transit the area (I'd be more concerned about any danger to the Heli!) but it seems to have been solved by having some sort of trained ornithologist/observer on board.
Single engine over water, even if a turbine? Well, plenty of existing operators have done this type of flying for many years and I'm sure the Gib startup will have the required flotation equipment for the pax/Heli.
Wishing them the very best of luck when they start in May and I might even treat myself and the wife to a whizz - any excuse to get in the air!!!
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EasyJet to start flights to Edinburgh. Flights will run Twice weekly with the following schedule. Flights start on 31st March 2020:
Tue:
EZY6933 EDI-GIB Dep. 11:00 Arr. 15:25
EZY6934 GIB-EDI Dep. 16:00 Arr. 18:30
Sat:
EZY6933 EDI-GIB Dep. 11:15 Arr. 15:40
EZY6934 GIB-EDI Dep. 16:15 Arr. 18:45
Both flights will be operated by an Airbus A319
Tue:
EZY6933 EDI-GIB Dep. 11:00 Arr. 15:25
EZY6934 GIB-EDI Dep. 16:00 Arr. 18:30
Sat:
EZY6933 EDI-GIB Dep. 11:15 Arr. 15:40
EZY6934 GIB-EDI Dep. 16:15 Arr. 18:45
Both flights will be operated by an Airbus A319
Wow after over 30 years of GB airways and BA flying from LGW they stop?
What a change and tourism then...Will BA still go from Heathrow?
What a change and tourism then...Will BA still go from Heathrow?
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BAs LHR do go full, and with some days operating a double frequency. Just tomorrow both flights seem to be 98% LF.
It might be that LGWs ‘slots’ for the flights could be used on a more lucrative routes.
It might be that LGWs ‘slots’ for the flights could be used on a more lucrative routes.
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LHR flights will continue as normal
2009 was when GB airways (BA franchise) ended having sold out to EZY the year before for over £100m and LGW then quickly went orange lol
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Rumor control says that there is a new operator planning to serve Gib from the UK. What does the team think? Any clues?
Still waiting for the tunnel to open.......
Still waiting for the tunnel to open.......
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Nope - I cannot see that - They operate mainly 737-800 and now some A321 - Both types are are no-go for GIB (both operationally and not a usable economical payload)
The 757 and 733 is OK but Jet2 are to retire both types gradually so unless they go for A320?
The 757 and 733 is OK but Jet2 are to retire both types gradually so unless they go for A320?
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BA Cityflier from LCY perhaps. They already fly to Malaga. A case of moving the route from LGW to LCY to improve yield with no Orange competition.
Can BA's EMB jets cope with GIB?
Never known of any to fly in there - GIB is the pure domain of A319/A320 and (RIP) the 733/734 and 757 (throw in a Vanguard?)
Never known of any to fly in there - GIB is the pure domain of A319/A320 and (RIP) the 733/734 and 757 (throw in a Vanguard?)