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[SWBKCB]

Well, MME had less to lose by way of income - so could be argued that the impact will be less?

[ted320]

Forgive me if I have missed something, but will it be possible to check bags through onto other airlines when using MME - LHR?

When arriving at LHR if you have to collect bags, possibly change terminals roadside, re-check in, re-clear security that will be a real hassle!! I know eastern don't have any codeshares at the moment but does this stop you checking bags through?

[SWBKCB]

Originally Posted by ted320

Forgive me if I have missed something, but will it be possible to check bags through onto other airlines when using MME - LHR?

When arriving at LHR if you have to collect bags, possibly change terminals roadside, re-check in, re-clear security that will be a real hassle!! I know eastern don't have any codeshares at the moment but does this stop you checking bags through?

Yes. Without some sort agreement with other airlines/alliances, you are buying a ticket to Heathrow with Eastern and then a ticket from Heathrow to wherever from somebody else - so will need to go through the full process again.

[mmeman]

London City

Anyone know anything about London City - currently not available to book from 31st August 2020?

[DUB19]

Originally Posted by mmeman

Anyone know anything about London City - currently not available to book from 31st August 2020?

LCY scrapped due to LHR launch

[rhutch28]

Originally Posted by DUB19

LCY scrapped due to LHR launch

Well that route didn't last very long

[GrahamK]

What happens when LHR gets dropped, and LCY dont want to know when they go crawling back?

[SKOJB]

x 3 daily using a E90, very brave in current conditions!

[allan1987]

Originally Posted by N707ZS

Mayor didn't tell us about the end of LCY, but the writing was on the wall.

Guessing Saab 2000 will return to lesser at end of the month. Heard else where there will be Code Share with BA. Not sure if it's for Heathrow only or Dublin flights is included.

[Atlantic Explorer]

Originally Posted by allan1987

Guessing Saab 2000 will return to lesser at end of the month. Heard else where there will be Code Share with BA. Not sure if it's for Heathrow only or Dublin flights is included.

Far better using a Saab 2000 on these routes than a jet. How they expect to meaningfully fill a jet 3 x a day is beyond me. Another bottomless money pit.

[ted320]

It seems to be me its more about filling the departures board rather than filling seats. LHR used to be a very successful route but the codeshares are needed asap for eastern to stand a chance.

[Beafer]

Press article.

Various comments under the article. The airport was lucky the mayor bought it as it would be closed IF Peel still owned it today.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne...airport-costs/

[SWBKCB]

Originally Posted by Beafer

Various comments under the article. The airport was lucky the mayor bought it as it would be closed IF Peel still owned it today.

Would it? Based on what?

[No-More-Bullschit]

Of course it wouldn't

[Jamesair1]

I notice that one of the complaints raised by the committee is that they are not being informed about how many passengers are carried on each route.....a quick look at the publicly available CAA monthly statistics would give them that information.

[SWBKCB]

Originally Posted by Jamesair1

I notice that one of the complaints raised by the committee is that they are not being informed about how many passengers are carried on each route.....a quick look at the publicly available CAA monthly statistics would give them that information.

So the airport should have the info readily to hand to provide to those with a statutory oversight role?

[Cautious Optimist]

All speculation and myth from people on the outside looking in. Trust the judgement of those who have the full picture.

[mmeman]

Eastern to Dublin now looks like it is pushed back to Feb 2021. It isn't mentioned at all on the latest update on their website.

[The Nutts Mutts]

Eastern's planned schedules appear to be changing daily at the moment. I keep an eye on their SOU plans, not MME, but if there's any commonality in how the airline makes plans for both airports then I wouldn't bet against the start date for Dublin changing again in the future. SOU's DUB start date has only ever slipped backwards, but is still showing as the 23rd October... for now!

[mmeteesside]

Originally Posted by The Nutts Mutts

Eastern's planned schedules appear to be changing daily at the moment. I keep an eye on their SOU plans, not MME, but if there's any commonality in how the airline makes plans for both airports then I wouldn't bet against the start date for Dublin changing again in the future. SOU's DUB start date has only ever slipped backwards, but is still showing as the 23rd October... for now!

Further changes announced this morning, though it looks like Eastern’s booking system is still catching up.
Aberdeen to run twice daily Mon/Tue/Wed from 7th September. Sunday flight added from 6th.
Belfast to run twice daily Mon/Tue/Thu from 7th September. Sunday flight added from 6th.
Southampton to start as planned from 7th September, but just once daily (probably sensible) Mon-Fri