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If all goes to plan, excellent boost and news for CWL.
Also, in other news, it’s been reported that FR are increasing BFS-CWL-BFS to x3 weekly from the winter season.
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Could we be seeing Vueling reintroduce the BCN-CWL flights shortly? Some press releases suggesting possibly so following discussions between the Catalan & Welsh Governments on boosting ties.
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May not be a direct subsidy from the Airport.
Can be done in many ways like reduce fees and marketing budgets to promote routes. Happens all the time, Airlines get deals all over the world, although CWL probably relies on such deals more than others.
If its a marketing budget then it may promote Wales as an inbound destination which in turn benefits the economy.
Can be done in many ways like reduce fees and marketing budgets to promote routes. Happens all the time, Airlines get deals all over the world, although CWL probably relies on such deals more than others.
If its a marketing budget then it may promote Wales as an inbound destination which in turn benefits the economy.
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April 2023 Stats
Only regular flights included.
Domestic:
BHD: 2,968 (New Route)
BFS: 1,520 (New Route)
International:
ORY: 134 (New Route)
PFO: 1,457 (+29%)
DUB: 7,809 (+38%)
AMS: 9,058 (+212%)
FAO: 3,058 (-30%)
ALC: 7,212 (-31%)
AGP: 7,685 (+26%)
PMI: 1,280 (-69%)
ACE: 3,341 (-38%)
LPA: 1,876 (+6%)
TFS: 4,288 (-39%)
AYT: 182 (New Route)
DLM: 224 (New Route)
Totals (Rolling Year):
908,000 (+278%)
Domestic:
BHD: 2,968 (New Route)
BFS: 1,520 (New Route)
International:
ORY: 134 (New Route)
PFO: 1,457 (+29%)
DUB: 7,809 (+38%)
AMS: 9,058 (+212%)
FAO: 3,058 (-30%)
ALC: 7,212 (-31%)
AGP: 7,685 (+26%)
PMI: 1,280 (-69%)
ACE: 3,341 (-38%)
LPA: 1,876 (+6%)
TFS: 4,288 (-39%)
AYT: 182 (New Route)
DLM: 224 (New Route)
Totals (Rolling Year):
908,000 (+278%)
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Qatar have 16 A350s reactivated and 14 left to go, 3 of which are in the process of being tested for their return. From what I read it was the return of these aircraft that would see more Dreamliners free to operate on smaller PAX routes. I wonder how long it will be before they announce the return of Cardiff. If it’s due to return by the end of the year they will want to make the most of the festive season sales. Although they have announced routes that are due to start back in March 2024 so perhaps we will be waiting a little longer. I just hope they get a decent head start on Emirates if they announce Bristol - although they will be in waiting a while for their new aircraft deliveries.
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Interesting news report on ITV main news last night about Wales and how it only attract 2% of worldwide travellers in the U.K. Got to kind of agree with it as having travelled a fair bit around the globe, “Visit Britain” just seem to focus on London, Scotland and even Northern Ireland !! Wales is rarely referenced or referred too.
if CWL is going to be a success then there needs to be a big push on the promotion of Wales as a destination just like Scotland do.
if CWL is going to be a success then there needs to be a big push on the promotion of Wales as a destination just like Scotland do.
Wales doesn't have any really "internationally known" scenery or places.
Scotland you have the Highlands, Harry Potter railway line, Edinburgh for example. Plus kilts, tartan, bagpipes and Scotch
Wales doesn't have the same identity
Scotland you have the Highlands, Harry Potter railway line, Edinburgh for example. Plus kilts, tartan, bagpipes and Scotch
Wales doesn't have the same identity
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Qatar Airways return
It is being reported that Qatar Airways are back at CWL as of 18th December with 4 weekly flights….
Qatar Airways have filed for 4x weekly slots at Cardiff from 18 December 2023 on the Boeing 787-8 aircraft Slots: 1245a, 1415d - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
Qatar Airways have filed for 4x weekly slots at Cardiff from 18 December 2023 on the Boeing 787-8 aircraft Slots: 1245a, 1415d - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
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I would say that's made their return to CDF much more likely. Filing slots as we know is not a definitive yes but shows you're on the airlines radar
QR filed slots at BHX for S22 but never showed up, then again for S23 when they did. Slots were filed (I think) in Jan then official announcement for a July start made in March - so the timing of this slot filing for CWL fits time wise with how they did BHX.
QR filed slots at BHX for S22 but never showed up, then again for S23 when they did. Slots were filed (I think) in Jan then official announcement for a July start made in March - so the timing of this slot filing for CWL fits time wise with how they did BHX.
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Yeah I agree with you and also think that x4 flights a week a good place to start instead of daily…..then always the scope to increase to daily in time.
On another subject, shame CWL can’t get some of these Turkish seasonal airlines in. BRS has got SunExpress & Corendon and look like Southwind Airlines also for S24.
Also does anyone know if the Eastern/Air France ORY flight continues for the winter season ?
On another subject, shame CWL can’t get some of these Turkish seasonal airlines in. BRS has got SunExpress & Corendon and look like Southwind Airlines also for S24.
Also does anyone know if the Eastern/Air France ORY flight continues for the winter season ?