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I'd say it's just a matter of time... both are routes that work well from GLA, so should do equally well from EDI.
However, both airlines are struggling for capacity with the MAX still being grounded, so I doubt there'll be any announcements until a timescale for that returning to the air is announced.
However, both airlines are struggling for capacity with the MAX still being grounded, so I doubt there'll be any announcements until a timescale for that returning to the air is announced.
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I have a question re EDI stand planning. I frequently use EZY from/to LGW and the flights frequently use gates 2/3/4. Yesterday afternoon the LGW was on gate 3 and the BRS on gate 2. Not only does this lead to loads of congestion as the arriving pax try to push past the pax queuing for departure (and yesterday the LGW and BRS queues got totally mixed up with each other) but it means that arriving pax have to walk the whole length of the departure lounge to get to domestic arrivals. Would it not make more sense to allocate gates nearer to domestic arrivals for these flights? It was not exactly busy yesterday afternoon - plenty of contact stands available. One other point re the EDI terminal - a nasty pinch point has been created between Weatherspoons and Burger King with pax walking in both directions causing congestion. I'm surprised the fire service allows it.
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Accoding to the internet of things:
”Although Egypt sits in the north of the Africancontinent it is considered by many to be a Middle Eastern country, partly because the main spoken language there is Egyptian Arabic, the main religion is Islam and it is a member of the Arab League.”
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”Although Egypt sits in the north of the Africancontinent it is considered by many to be a Middle Eastern country, partly because the main spoken language there is Egyptian Arabic, the main religion is Islam and it is a member of the Arab League.”
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Positive news, I wonder what frame they will use for this as the return leg is quoted as 6hrs 25 mins. Out with a 738’s flight range? Possibly a 757 (doubt it would be 767 or Dreamliner)
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Precisely. Most of Egypt is geographically in Africa, including Hurghada, even though the population is Arabic. But AFAIK, the geographical boundary between Africa and Asia is the Canal, so the Sinai is in Asia.
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They used the 738 on this route before so it is capable. The MAX is also planned to be based at EDI upon its return so it will likely be that, definitely not a 757.
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That would seem unlikely since the route is already served by both EZY and FR
They've dropped out of Vienna and will soon drop Budapest where there is LCC competition.
They've dropped out of Vienna and will soon drop Budapest where there is LCC competition.
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I would be a bit concerned if they were relying on the MAX being back in service to deliver this route. Who knows if or when that will happen.
Would they not have to fly a 738 light to get that range like Norwegian had to do early doors on their TA routes? just curious.
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Why not??
I would be a bit concerned if they were relying on the MAX being back in service to deliver this route. Who knows if or when that will happen.
Would they not have to fly a 738 light to get that range like Norwegian had to do early doors on their TA routes? just curious.
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Why not??
I would be a bit concerned if they were relying on the MAX being back in service to deliver this route. Who knows if or when that will happen.
Would they not have to fly a 738 light to get that range like Norwegian had to do early doors on their TA routes? just curious.
Additionally, as I already mentioned, the 738 was used on this route prior to it’s suspension so clearly it is capable. The 738 currently manages the likes of MAN-RMF and BRS-SID on a weekly bases. Even though it remains uncertain, it is likely that the MAX will be back in service by November 2020.
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I think you can assume that if the Max isn't back in service by Nov 2020 then it never will be. Any chance someone answering my EDI stand planning question above? I know its boring discussing how an airport actually runs and serves its customers as opposed to what new spotting opportunities there might be.
I have a question re EDI stand planning. I frequently use EZY from/to LGW and the flights frequently use gates 2/3/4. Yesterday afternoon the LGW was on gate 3 and the BRS on gate 2. Not only does this lead to loads of congestion as the arriving pax try to push past the pax queuing for departure (and yesterday the LGW and BRS queues got totally mixed up with each other) but it means that arriving pax have to walk the whole length of the departure lounge to get to domestic arrivals. Would it not make more sense to allocate gates nearer to domestic arrivals for these flights? It was not exactly busy yesterday afternoon - plenty of contact stands available. One other point re the EDI terminal - a nasty pinch point has been created between Weatherspoons and Burger King with pax walking in both directions causing congestion. I'm surprised the fire service allows it.
If they use the East Pier, it's a bus to International arrivals which adds to cost and inconvenience.
BTW the option exists to fly a B757 on a W pattern into EDI, adds to costs but you know what, it happens a lot.