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Originally Posted by TimmyW
If they close the base, then the airport would not be viable as a commercial concern.
As mentioned, even EDI (large airport who don't rely largely on any one airline) are expecting massive consequences.
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Originally Posted by ROC10
True and the same can possibly be said for the likes of EXT/CWL/BOH/NWI.
As mentioned, even EDI (large airport who don't rely largely on any one airline) are expecting massive consequences.
As mentioned, even EDI (large airport who don't rely largely on any one airline) are expecting massive consequences.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
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Originally Posted by Davidiansmith
Seems to be a lot of people wanting this place to fail.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
Posting about the reality of the situation doesn’t mean I want it to happen.
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Originally Posted by Davidiansmith
Seems to be a lot of people wanting this place to fail.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
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so, so sorry to hear this - it's truly awful. I'm sure that unfortunately a similar situation will happen at many of our regional airports. I'm just a passenger (mainly at SOU), so for me it's just an inconvenience, for the guys involved in keeping these airports running over the last few years I'd like to say a huge 'thank you', and my thoughts are with you. Good luck to every one and let's hope for better news soon.
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Originally Posted by Davidiansmith
The majority of staff have now been put on leave. We've been told to think of ourselves and find alternative employment if we can.
All of the food and drink outlets have closed, terminal is being prepared to be moth balled and a security firm coming in to look after the place for the short term.
The odd flight is still scheduled to operate, and some staff will be paid an hourly rate for the time needed to cover these flights.
Not sure what the long term plan is at this stage.
All of the food and drink outlets have closed, terminal is being prepared to be moth balled and a security firm coming in to look after the place for the short term.
The odd flight is still scheduled to operate, and some staff will be paid an hourly rate for the time needed to cover these flights.
Not sure what the long term plan is at this stage.
We'd like to clarify the situation re this forum post. We can confirm the Aviation industry globally is facing significant challenges and we are currently working hard on our business continuity plans with our people are at the forefront of those plans. The terminal building and runway are fully operational. As per our statement yesterday, there has been disruption to flights at DSA - as is the case at all UK Airports but none of the Airport's staff have been put on leave. Furthermore, there is no member of staff across the airport with the name of the forum contributor. Please follow our official social media channels for updates.
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Originally Posted by Davidiansmith
Seems to be a lot of people wanting this place to fail.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
I work at the airport, and I can say after the last few days we are all expecting the worse. The management are usually very positive but even they believe this will be the final straw.
Very sad, but I guess this is an unprecedented situation.
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Originally Posted by LTNman
Flight radar 24 is showing a Magma 747 heading into Doncaster. Would this be correct?
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DSA seems to be reasonably busy with it's cargo business, based aircraft and maintenance contractors.
My theory is they will have a lower cost base than the larger airports, and while bleeding from the temporary loss of passengers, it might not be the stab in the heart that other regional airports have suffered, especially with the estate to service the large cargo operators.
My theory is they will have a lower cost base than the larger airports, and while bleeding from the temporary loss of passengers, it might not be the stab in the heart that other regional airports have suffered, especially with the estate to service the large cargo operators.
Think it's to do with having regular widebody freighters continuing to operate, so had the resources to handle the additional freight traffic whereas many other regional airports didn't
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Originally Posted by G-FORZ
I see current 767F on ground arrival from Almaty. Just out of interest what do we import from Kazakhstan into DSA?
Also good to see the scheduled cargo services getting a recent permanent frequency uplift.
