Southend-3

[globetrotter79]

The airport may indeed need every friend it can get, however let's be honest: who are they going to earn more out of - a private jet client whose business the airport may be at risk of losing if that client feels like he/she is being "papped" each time they use SEN, or a spotter? I suspect that's the blunt bottom line of the matter.

[Expressflight]

Originally Posted by globetrotter79

The airport may indeed need every friend it can get, however let's be honest: who are they going to earn more out of - a private jet client whose business the airport may be at risk of losing if that client feels like he/she is being "papped" each time they use SEN, or a spotter? I suspect that's the blunt bottom line of the matter.

I tend to agree. There cannot be many airports where you could photograph or film at such close quarters all the bizjets as they disembarked their pax. The fact that SEN have now removed this option is understandable and not really surprising. A dedicated viewing area would be nice but I'm sure that it would not offer anywhere near such close access as was previously possible adjacent to the Jet Centre.

[SWBKCB]

A rather large wooden fence was built next to the GA apron at Newcastle after such comments from customers.

[LTNman]

Signature at Luton has just a slotted fence and is overlooked by a hotel

[Barling Magna]

Originally Posted by globetrotter79

The airport may indeed need every friend it can get, however let's be honest: who are they going to earn more out of - a private jet client whose business the airport may be at risk of losing if that client feels like he/she is being "papped" each time they use SEN, or a spotter? I suspect that's the blunt bottom line of the matter.

That's certainly true. However a dedicated viewing area in another location would placate that group and also attract families. I suspect some of us started our interest in aviation as spotters. Manchester and East Midlands have good examples of such viewing areas. Of course those airports actually have something to see!

[davidjohnson6]

After all the noise about ElonJet, I don't think anybody seriously expects anonymity on a private jet
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ElonJet

[Buster the Bear]

https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com...park-facility/

[pabely]

Originally Posted by Buster the Bear

https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com...park-facility/

At this rate they will want more land grab to the South East. Must be a nice little earner for the Council who I believe own the land.

[tws123]

EasyJet have added winter flights to Geneva for winter 23/24 at 3x weekly (2 flights on Saturdays and one on Wednesdays), commencing on 16 December.

[mikkie4]

BALKAN AIR flying to BURGAS starting 1st may 2024 according to their web page on wikkie

[LTNman]

So Southend Airport has submitted a letter of support for Luton’s expansion to the planning inspectors. I guess they have forgotten that expansion at other airports makes it harder for Southend.

[pabely]

Originally Posted by LTNman

So Southend Airport has submitted a letter of support for Luton’s expansion to the planning inspectors. I guess they have forgotten that expansion at other airports makes it harder for Southend.

Perhaps they are hoping LLAOL or LBC will buy lease from Esken!?

[DC3 Dave]

Originally Posted by pabely

Perhaps they are hoping LLAOL or LBC will buy lease from Esken!?

The sooner LTN and others reach their “bust a gut” level the better for SEN.

[LTNman]

Sadly it is unlikely to happen, as all London airports are pushing for expansion. Stansted already has expansion approved so could pick up the slack in the short term. It's a mystery why Southend would support another London airports expansion plans. Just watch Luton object if Southend put in an application.

[SouthernAlliance]

The fragility of SEN always having to rely on other airports over capacity

[8674planes]

Weston Aviation launches partnership product with Cambridge City Airport and London Southend Airport

https://www.businessairportinternati...k76QoVzXOQCLfs

[jmdavies86]

Southend to Bourgas, Bulgaria, announced for S24 - weekly charter service, operated by Balkan Holidays, starting from 17th June and will run for 13 weeks until 2nd September; more details here.

Also, I noticed via LinkedIn that SEN are recruiting for a Route Development Manager: https://lnkd.in/ezAyV3nU

[pabely]

Originally Posted by jmdavies86

Southend to Bourgas, Bulgaria, announced for S24 - weekly charter service, operated by Balkan Holidays, starting from 17th June and will run for 13 weeks until 2nd September; more details here.

Also, I noticed via LinkedIn that SEN are recruiting for a Route Development Manager: https://lnkd.in/ezAyV3nU

Isn't that whst was posted earlier?

[Buster the Bear]

Originally Posted by pabely

Isn't that whst was posted earlier?

Not quite, original post stated from May 1st 2024, which is incorrect.

[jmdavies86]

Originally Posted by pabely

Isn't that whst was posted earlier?

Yes, mikkie4 said so on 17th Jul, but this was only speculation based on a Wikipedia page entry, however it's been officially announced by SEN on LinkedIn today and it starts in June, not May as previously posted.