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Oh yes, a right proper Pommie Bash Bar Brawl on there...(ducks from flying Coopers Beer bottles)
The Southampton and Bournemouth delegations here are far more convivial
Some more additions to the runway extension app dated 6 & 7 July.
Not at all what I was expecting at this stage of the project. If I was a civil engineer maybe I could appreciate them.
Come on SOU there are plenty of local drone operators who could produce something far more impressive that would appeal to a much wider audience than the civil engineering community.
Not at all what I was expecting at this stage of the project. If I was a civil engineer maybe I could appreciate them.
Come on SOU there are plenty of local drone operators who could produce something far more impressive that would appeal to a much wider audience than the civil engineering community.
"that would appeal to a much wider audience"
you mean two people instead of just you? We don't need a live feed and running news on the extension
you mean two people instead of just you? We don't need a live feed and running news on the extension
SOU Runway AppTo keep local neighbours up-to-date on the progress of the runway construction project, the airport has developed an app called SOU Runway. The app provides residents with an overview of the project, as well as updates on the works and any changes on site.
Apparently not just me + 1?
From the SOU website:
SOU Runway AppTo keep local neighbours up-to-date on the progress of the runway construction project, the airport has developed an app called SOU Runway. The app provides residents with an overview of the project, as well as updates on the works and any changes on site.
Apparently not just me + 1?
SOU Runway AppTo keep local neighbours up-to-date on the progress of the runway construction project, the airport has developed an app called SOU Runway. The app provides residents with an overview of the project, as well as updates on the works and any changes on site.
Apparently not just me + 1?
As much as I deslike the term "troll" I couldn't agree more with you regarding your comments. And we're assuming they are grown up if not mature individuals.
Some more additions to the runway extension app dated 6 & 7 July.
Not at all what I was expecting at this stage of the project. If I was a civil engineer maybe I could appreciate them.
Come on SOU there are plenty of local drone operators who could produce something far more impressive that would appeal to a much wider audience than the civil engineering community.
Not at all what I was expecting at this stage of the project. If I was a civil engineer maybe I could appreciate them.
Come on SOU there are plenty of local drone operators who could produce something far more impressive that would appeal to a much wider audience than the civil engineering community.
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Great to see the extension in all its glory!
Looks like they are well advanced.
Fingers crossed for some announcement on airlines that will take advantage of the extended length( prehaps this autumn?)
Looks like they are well advanced.
Fingers crossed for some announcement on airlines that will take advantage of the extended length( prehaps this autumn?)
I guess anyone who suggests we aren't interested in the minutiae of airport construction is "immature". It really is taking enthusiasm for one's local airport a bit far IMHO. Southampton's a nice , small quite convenient airport but it does get a lot of coverage on here.......... which is getting spotter -like.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
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I guess anyone who suggests we aren't interested in the minutiae of airport construction is "immature". It really is taking enthusiasm for one's local airport a bit far IMHO. Southampton's a nice , small quite convenient airport but it does get a lot of coverage on here.......... which is getting spotter -like.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
Its a great ,but small regional airport with good transport links that will be given a boost with the runway extension.
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Polish have been overtaken by Romanians with many Polish returning home.
A small regional airport is always going to be a better experience than a big airport. Less stress for a start, passengers unlikely to get lost, less walking, less queuing etc. This was why Southend always won the best airport awards in passenger polls.
I visited Southampton many years ago and thought it was great, as it struck the right balance in those days. I assume nothing has changed but no doubt Southampton management would like to sweat the asset to its maximum to the detriment of the passenger experience.
In what way is SOU better then international giants like LHR,LGW or even BRS?
Its a great ,but small regional airport with good transport links that will be given a boost with the runway extension.
Its a great ,but small regional airport with good transport links that will be given a boost with the runway extension.
A small regional airport is always going to be a better experience than a big airport. Less stress for a start, passengers unlikely to get lost, less walking, less queuing etc. This was why Southend always won the best airport awards in passenger polls.
I visited Southampton many years ago and thought it was great, as it struck the right balance in those days. I assume nothing has changed but no doubt Southampton management would like to sweat the asset to its maximum to the detriment of the passenger experience.
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Spot on LTNman - small airports are aimed at getting passengers through quickly whereas big ones are about revenue extraction, shopping, food courts, drop off charges, charges, more charges, extra charges (may be voluntary) and delay , delay , delay
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I guess anyone who suggests we aren't interested in the minutiae of airport construction is "immature". It really is taking enthusiasm for one's local airport a bit far IMHO. Southampton's a nice , small quite convenient airport but it does get a lot of coverage on here.......... which is getting spotter -like.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
For the record I think it's better than Gatwick and a lot better than Heathrow. Much the same as Bristol (but the railway station is a great advantage) or Birmingham. Hurn I really have limited experience of.
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I personally think the name of Hurn lends a certain amount of gravitas to the airport, really important airports are quite happy to be referred to by the names of the villages in which they are situated - Gatwick in Sussex and Heath Row (Heathrow) in what was Middlesex. Associating the airport with a provincial seaside town makes it sound a lot less important!
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The city of Southampton has been a stronghold of Polish residency since the late 1940s. I was at secondary school in the 1970s and we had several teachers who were the sons and daughters of the first wave of Polish immigrants into the Southampton area. So yes, with such unusually long-standing relationships between Poland and Southampton, once or twice weekly flights to Poland could be worth considering.