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01475 and SWBKCB nicely put, glad to see people are starting to wake up to these issues, but SWBKCB I have to say - I'm surprised you are so accepting of this but struggle with the charter flight argument given they're both sides of the same coin?
R-R - I've consistently said that the North East airports struggle compared to others more for economic reasons than anything the airport operators do.
My issue with the charter flights i.e kicking out TUI, was the arguement that they were too expensive to handle (but KLM Fokkers and BE DHC8D weren't?).
My issue with the charter flights i.e kicking out TUI, was the arguement that they were too expensive to handle (but KLM Fokkers and BE DHC8D weren't?).
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My memory is too hazy at this point to attempt to repeat the case for it here other than to say it was iron clad at the time
On a lighter note..it’s a sad week for us departure/arrival boards aficionados....For the first time in years..the Teesside Airport information boards shows a destination not starting in the the letter ‘A’ ! Hello Cardiff !
Most will be aware that following Sajid Javid's resignation as Chancellor, the Govt is a bit less keen on saving Flybe
Many of the routes that Flybe operate are done with 78 seaters rather than 150+ seat aircraft operated by Easyjet/Ryanair so the like of Eastern may see an opportunity to expand. Would the planned new routes at Teesside still happen or might other more established regional routes from other airports that cannot support a 150 seat aircraft be taken up instead with Teesside "temporarily delayed for operational reasons" ?
Many of the routes that Flybe operate are done with 78 seaters rather than 150+ seat aircraft operated by Easyjet/Ryanair so the like of Eastern may see an opportunity to expand. Would the planned new routes at Teesside still happen or might other more established regional routes from other airports that cannot support a 150 seat aircraft be taken up instead with Teesside "temporarily delayed for operational reasons" ?
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Most will be aware that following Sajid Javid's resignation as Chancellor, the Govt is a bit less keen on saving Flybe
Many of the routes that Flybe operate are done with 78 seaters rather than 150+ seat aircraft operated by Easyjet/Ryanair so the like of Eastern may see an opportunity to expand. Would the planned new routes at Teesside still happen or might other more established regional routes from other airports that cannot support a 150 seat aircraft be taken up instead with Teesside "temporarily delayed for operational reasons" ?
Many of the routes that Flybe operate are done with 78 seaters rather than 150+ seat aircraft operated by Easyjet/Ryanair so the like of Eastern may see an opportunity to expand. Would the planned new routes at Teesside still happen or might other more established regional routes from other airports that cannot support a 150 seat aircraft be taken up instead with Teesside "temporarily delayed for operational reasons" ?
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I can see a scenario where they run but how will flights be booked with no booking engine?
Of course this can be overcome, but surely this would takes weeks or months and could delay the start of the routes?
Of course this can be overcome, but surely this would takes weeks or months and could delay the start of the routes?
Amazing amount of crew training at the airport over past few days!
would always love to know how much revenue it generates.?.definitely bumps up the movement figures though!
memories of 30 years ago...
Anyone got any any Cardiff figures yet?
would always love to know how much revenue it generates.?.definitely bumps up the movement figures though!
memories of 30 years ago...
Anyone got any any Cardiff figures yet?
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Flybe/Eastern to Alicante just announced on FB by the Mayor! Twice a week from 17th July on E170 available to book from 3rd of March.
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I’m loving the good news this year and crossing everything that things go well. With Flybe’s precarious position and the virus news, we’re certainly starting at an interesting time!
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More great news from Eastern. They’re definitely expanding outside their comfort zone with a route like this but certainly on the Mayor’s post last week Alicante came up time and time again as a requested destination so thumbs up to Eastern for reacting quickly here. Interesting comments in the Gazette article suggesting they’re working on an expanded European program for 2021...
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I've been saying for ages that the east side of Darlington alone could fill a couple of flights a week to Alicante. Great news, good to see the airport finally getting back on the road to fulfilling its potential.
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The new 2x weekly Teeside - Alicante flights will operate Mondays & Fridays and be bookable from March 2nd on Flybe website according to Eastern Airways facebook page update
Eastern Airways new Teeside - Alicante flights
Eastern Airways new Teeside - Alicante flights
Leading members of Darlington Borough Council, which has maintained its stake in the airport since Tees Valley Combined Authority (TCVA) agreed to buy the 89 per cent shareholding of Peel Holdings in January last year, will next week also consider supporting the huge development scheme through a £23.6m loan from TVCA to create roads, utilities and flood mitigation works....
...The meeting will hear following a robust selection process Stockton developers Theakston Land and Billingham-based Wynyard Business Park had been chosen to take the project forward....
...A report to the cabinet meeting states the firms were selected after agreeing not to take any profit out early in the development, and forego pay for their management of the infrastructure works. The firms also said they were prepared to earn their returns in the long-term, through dividends, which would depend on effective partnership working.
...The meeting will hear following a robust selection process Stockton developers Theakston Land and Billingham-based Wynyard Business Park had been chosen to take the project forward....
...A report to the cabinet meeting states the firms were selected after agreeing not to take any profit out early in the development, and forego pay for their management of the infrastructure works. The firms also said they were prepared to earn their returns in the long-term, through dividends, which would depend on effective partnership working.