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The direct distance SOU/TFS is 1537 NM. With weight allowances for hold/diversion factored in it would appear to me that SOU/TFS is commercially possible, especially with the lower winter temperatures.
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I am not qualified to provide a conclusive answer, however making a simplistic calculation the A320 Neo is shown as having a range of 3500 NM off a 1951M runway.
The direct distance SOU/TFS is 1537 NM. With weight allowances for hold/diversion factored in it would appear to me that SOU/TFS is commercially possible, especially with the lower winter temperatures.
The direct distance SOU/TFS is 1537 NM. With weight allowances for hold/diversion factored in it would appear to me that SOU/TFS is commercially possible, especially with the lower winter temperatures.
More of a challenge for the Max. Faro is about the limit. The A321 is even more constrained unless payload limits used. BCN is about the limit.
The Canaries and Turkey are marginal even for the 320 and a non-starter for the Max and 321
Even so, that’s a lot of summer potential for the airport with the A320. Winter sun routes remain difficult. Keep on skiing! Its nearer to home.
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With the stands being realigned for bigger aircraft I think we can be confident an announcement isn’t too far off. Maybe a low cost operator has laid down a list of requirements that need to be actioned before they move in, such as the work to the stands.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Not being critical or negative in any way. Jet2 could be really good for the airport.
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With the stands being realigned for bigger aircraft I think we can be confident an announcement isn’t too far off. Maybe a low cost operator has laid down a list of requirements that need to be actioned before they move in, such as the work to the stands.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Similarly, disagree re London's market and potential implications. Southend isn't full whatsoever and won't be next year with capacity there for an extra 2 million at least. Stansted isn't anywhere near full, I think it can take 30m+ on current infrastructure.
But I don't think Southampton's future is dependent on the London market.
An announcement may well be coming but I don't think work to the stands is necessarily a sign it is imminent. In the grand scheme of things, realigning a few stands is a fairly straightforward operation considering any announcement would be for operations starting in 2024, so I'm sceptical an airline would he holding back announcing because of that.
Similarly, disagree re London's market and potential implications. Southend isn't full whatsoever and won't be next year with capacity there for an extra 2 million at least. Stansted isn't anywhere near full, I think it can take 30m+ on current infrastructure.
But I don't think Southampton's future is dependent on the London market.
Similarly, disagree re London's market and potential implications. Southend isn't full whatsoever and won't be next year with capacity there for an extra 2 million at least. Stansted isn't anywhere near full, I think it can take 30m+ on current infrastructure.
But I don't think Southampton's future is dependent on the London market.
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[QUOTE=Rivet Joint;11518967]With the stands being realigned for bigger aircraft I think we can be confident an announcement isn’t too far off. Maybe a low cost operator has laid down a list of requirements that need to be actioned before they move in, such as the work to the stands.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport[/QUOTE
Your final remark is appalling in light of circumstances! Please don’t give the excuse it was meant as humour. Completely out of order! A new low for the Southampton thread.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
[/QUOTEYour final remark is appalling in light of circumstances! Please don’t give the excuse it was meant as humour. Completely out of order! A new low for the Southampton thread.
Well I read it as satire / black humour.
These days there appears to be a total loss of the humour gene, unless its harmless 'banana skin' stuff.
These days there appears to be a total loss of the humour gene, unless its harmless 'banana skin' stuff.
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Your final remark is appalling in light of circumstances! Please don’t give the excuse it was meant as humour. Completely out of order! A new low for the Southampton thread.
Mind you, it wasn't as funny as my greenhouse and potting shed comment that went down like a led balloon. The comments here had me in stitches, as there was intense anger from some folk, who should have just ignored it.
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Oh and Vectis give your head a wobble. It was clearly a joke and making light of the fact that the fire had resulted in this thread being unusually free of its Luton based pessimist. No one died in the fire I might add. You might want to look in the news to see things that are actually worthy of such reaction.
Cavok, I didn’t say an announcement was imminent. I said that evidence suggest SOU is making moves that could lead to it materialising. Also, I obviously wasn’t including SEN in my London airports reference. They like SOU benefit from the big London airports reaching capacity. Also Stansted might not be at capacity but it’s still very busy and a pain to use.
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With the stands being realigned for bigger aircraft I think we can be confident an announcement isn’t too far off. Maybe a low cost operator has laid down a list of requirements that need to be actioned before they move in, such as the work to the stands.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Airlines decide routes accordingly to demand,that demand is the key factor for SOU progress.
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With the stands being realigned for bigger aircraft I think we can be confident an announcement isn’t too far off. Maybe a low cost operator has laid down a list of requirements that need to be actioned before they move in, such as the work to the stands.
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
Even if you don’t subscribe to rumours or educated guesses, there are two simple facts at play here. One is that SOU is clearly making the changes needed to accommodate a low cost operator and two that the London airports are likely going be back to being maxed out next summer. Growth will need to come from the likes of SOU.
On a final note isn’t it refreshing to not have any car park fires leading to the full closure of the airport
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Having worked in Jersey for the last three years at the airport a local travel company
Fly Direct
operated weekly charters to TFS using Smartwings B738 and Max B73M although the flight was capped at 155 passengers and baggage was standard at 23 kg per pax
The aircraft managed quite easily on the 5594ft runway
Fly Direct
operated weekly charters to TFS using Smartwings B738 and Max B73M although the flight was capped at 155 passengers and baggage was standard at 23 kg per pax
The aircraft managed quite easily on the 5594ft runway