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Old 3rd Jun 2023, 14:25
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Originally Posted by planedrive
From the winter slot report for Manchester, Loganair have applied for slots for a 3x daily SOU-MAN from the start of 2024. A long time off and just a slot request at the moment, but hopefully this will come to fruition!
Fantastic.. with the recent interlining agreement between EI and LM you can even carry on to JFK/MCO/BGI
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Old 3rd Jun 2023, 14:30
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Or just fly SOU-DUB-USA with Aer Lingus
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Old 3rd Jun 2023, 14:50
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if LM were a bit bolder they could be in a better position to offer lower fairs and compete with any low cost operator
That’s the exact same strategy that did for Flybe! They offered lower fares that didn’t cover costs and still had competition from the likes of easyJet as their markets were bigger and the step from a Q400-sized market to an A319-sized market was smaller. I wouldn’t wish that approach on Loganair - or even Eastern, come to think of it!
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"if LM were a bit bolder they could be in a better position to offer lower fairs and compete with any low cost operator"

they have to beat Ryanair - who are generally believed to be able to breakeven at fares 70% of EJ's

I don't think people understand just how LOW COST an LCO has to be
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EZY - GVA for W23 add Fri and 3rd flight on Sat (20/01-17/02) making it x 6/7 weekly!

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Old 7th Jun 2023, 16:45
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Originally Posted by stewyb
EZY - GVA for W23 added Fri and 3rd flight on Sat (20/01-17/02) making it x 6/7 weekly!
Thats excellent news!,now lets wait for Easy SOU Summer 24 details,this is the most important issue for the airport
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Old 14th Jun 2023, 18:22
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Originally Posted by sealo0
I went past BOH today for first day in what seems like months and on the south side along side the road there appears to be a new radar tower but the array’s weren’t turning. Anyone know what is going on?
I think you need to ask the Bournemouth contributors this ,not Southampton!
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Originally Posted by RW20
I think you need to ask the Bournemouth contributors this ,not Southampton!
Thanks for the heads up, I thought I was on the Bournemouth page, unless the mods moved it, it’s showing on there.
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Old 15th Jun 2023, 18:48
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latest email from the contractors is they are on course to complete the runway works by August,they have had some technical issues( which they havnt stated)
but continue to press on with the weather helping.
Heres to further route news soon?
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Old 15th Jun 2023, 20:34
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Originally Posted by RW20
latest email from the contractors is they are on course to complete the runway works by August,they have had some technical issues( which they havnt stated)
but continue to press on with the weather helping.
Heres to further route news soon?
some technical issues maybe, still due completion by end July latest, new summer orange routes x 4 (at least) to be announced

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Old 15th Jun 2023, 23:54
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There hasn't been any progress updates on the airport's extension APP since the 25 May. With the fine weather that we are currently experiencing surely it wouldn't be too difficult to get some drone footage of the current status of the runway extension.
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 05:49
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latest email from the contractors is they are on course to complete the runway works by August
It will no doubt take longer to open the extension than to build it.
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 08:55
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Originally Posted by LTNman
It will no doubt take longer to open the extension than to build it.
Please stop banging on with the continual negativity. From your previous posts you obviously have a problem with project management/mismanagement at LTN, you have no evidence to show that the same will happen at SOU.

Provided that post construction work, ie AGL flight inspection and survey, are completed promptly I would speculate that the improved runway declared distances will come into effect in two months or less after finish of construction.
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 09:28
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Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
Please stop banging on with the continual negativity. From your previous posts you obviously have a problem with project management/mismanagement at LTN, you have no evidence to show that the same will happen at SOU.

Provided that post construction work, ie AGL flight inspection and survey, are completed promptly I would speculate that the improved runway declared distances will come into effect in two months or less after finish of construction.
official opening is September
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 09:33
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Originally Posted by stewyb
official opening September, presume distance declarations will be in place at this point!
I rest my case. Best of luck to the NATS tower ATCOs with the extended 20 backtrack. Role on Phase 2 for the TWY Alpha missing link.
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 10:24
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Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
I rest my case. Best of luck to the NATS tower ATCOs with the extended 20 backtrack. Role on Phase 2 for the TWY Alpha missing link.
totally agree and think it’s a big mistake not adding Alpha now!
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 14:04
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Originally Posted by stewyb
official opening is September
My nomination for the person to open it, probably the longest serving airport SOU employee having originally worked for based airlines such as BUA (1960s) and Air UK, and finally until his retirement NATS, renown aircraft photographer Barry Friend.
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Old 16th Jun 2023, 14:29
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Originally Posted by LTNman
It will no doubt take longer to open the extension than to build it.
What are you basing this assumption on?
You seem to have in for Southend and Southampton
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Regulatory bodies are not noted for their speed, which can lead to frustration. As for Southend, I am a big supporter but there is little point in wearing rose tinted glasses when the facts paint a different picture with just 2 departures on Saturday, and yes it is summer.

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Old 16th Jun 2023, 19:52
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Originally Posted by LTNman
Regulatory bodies are not noted for their speed, which can lead to frustration. As for Southend, I am a big supporter but there is little point in wearing rose tinted glasses when the facts paint a different picture.
You are right, however efficient the construction, the final hurdle (bureaucracy) in all fields can be the most frustrating.

Its not a case of being anti SOU, SEN or anywhere else, its just a reality check.
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