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Emirates performance
Does anyone have insight into how the new Emirates Dubai service is performing?
i heard from a source within Emirates that the real reason for the EDI rotation reductions in November and from now through May is because of soft booking numbers and not aircraft or pilot shortages.
Surely this won’t be helped by the service increase at GLA.
i heard from a source within Emirates that the real reason for the EDI rotation reductions in November and from now through May is because of soft booking numbers and not aircraft or pilot shortages.
Surely this won’t be helped by the service increase at GLA.
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That is surprising. EK in time over the coming year (perhaps outwith A380 short term novelty) will increase significantly im sure. EY and QR were slow burners when launched.
Unless shenanigans with fare promotion/diversion to support GLA service, GLA and NCL will continue to show slow decreases.
Unless shenanigans with fare promotion/diversion to support GLA service, GLA and NCL will continue to show slow decreases.
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Does anyone have insight into how the new Emirates Dubai service is performing?
i heard from a source within Emirates that the real reason for the EDI rotation reductions in November and from now through May is because of soft booking numbers and not aircraft or pilot shortages.
Surely this won’t be helped by the service increase at GLA.
i heard from a source within Emirates that the real reason for the EDI rotation reductions in November and from now through May is because of soft booking numbers and not aircraft or pilot shortages.
Surely this won’t be helped by the service increase at GLA.
Looking ahead, the A380 service from Glasgow does pose a threat for premium traffic at EDI with the EK lounge at GLA being so very popular, in addition to the different product on the A380. If you pay for a Business or First ticket to/from Glasgow, then the EK chauffer drive service will still pick you up and drop you off anywhere in Edinburgh, so the slightly longer journey will be worth it for some.
The recently installed second airbridge on Stand 16 will greatly help in reducing boarding times though which is a positive step.
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That is surprising. EK in time over the coming year (perhaps outwith A380 short term novelty) will increase significantly im sure. EY and QR were slow burners when launched.
Unless shenanigans with fare promotion/diversion to support GLA service, GLA and NCL will continue to show slow decreases.
Unless shenanigans with fare promotion/diversion to support GLA service, GLA and NCL will continue to show slow decreases.
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And to think that it's only a few years since they reached 10 million. What's odd about the December data is the 12% jump in domestic traffic, which has been almost static for years. Can't just be the return of FR to STN route which they dropped in W17.
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It will be almost entirely down to FR being back on STN. Domestic up 45448, and If you look at the CAA stats for Nov the STN route was up a very similar amount to that (46260). New LDY route will also be adding a bit to help offset any decreases elsewhere.
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EDI Gate 1
Can anyone shed some light on the redevelopment work being done down at Gate 1 at EDI? Is it just internal refurbished?
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I heard it is just a refurbishment, Also any news on potential routes as it has been rather quiet on that front since Westjet talks broke down, I know there is a few airlines in talks but again nothing concrete, so any ideas?
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Which airlines are supposedly in talks?
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From my sources it is mostly just airlines already operating but wanting to increase seats like Delta, Qatar and United, But I have also heard Indigo and Air India were in talks as well, but I expect these to break down.
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Dont see any increase from Air Canada on the existing Rouge high summer route in S19 either.
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Why do you expect these talks (if they are happening) to breakdown with United, Delta and Indian airlines?
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I'm surprised WestJet havent decided to launch, I thinkt hats a route that would have done quite well. Cant see much in the way of expansion from United and Delta this summer - Delta have already added a new flight, United did just last year. Short of upgrading to a 767, I can't see United wanting to add a 4th daily flight, but you never know.
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Westjet were due to announce Halifax, everything was agreed with EDI and now it has broken down for whatever reason, very strange as said everything was agreed in principle.
Indigo were a possibility IF they were venturing into Europe, but from my understanding the talks have been with Jet regarding a future Indian link.
Indigo were a possibility IF they were venturing into Europe, but from my understanding the talks have been with Jet regarding a future Indian link.