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Aviacargo
Aviacargo has released a press statement announcing that they have carried a record-breaking 55tonne cargo payload on a BOH to JFK run recently. I am not sure of the significance or the maximum cargo carrying capability of the A340-600 but I think the MD-11F is 90tonnes? Would it be feasible therefore for European Cargo to offer maybe 25-50 seats to fare-paying passengers wishing to travel to and from JFK? Would it supplement income or would it be better to just be entirely freight? Would it be too complex to operate a combi service? I’m sure they’ve no intention of doing this and there probably aren’t 25-50 pax who would wish to use this route right now anyway. Just wondering for my own interest.
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I think the max payload for an A340-600 in cargo config (no seats or galleys/toilets) is around 70tons, but I doubt it could do JFK with that load out of BOHs 2271 meters runway.
Sharklet_321
Well you'd need to hire cabin staff which is an additional cost and the cargo schedule is reasonably adhoc. Added to that if they carry cargo on the main deck they can't carry passengers.
Well you'd need to hire cabin staff which is an additional cost and the cargo schedule is reasonably adhoc. Added to that if they carry cargo on the main deck they can't carry passengers.
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9 miles of south facing sandy beach
Flightrider
Not for those looking for a sumner beach holiday this year…
smart move for an airline not able to operate its usual beach routes
Not for those looking for a sumner beach holiday this year…
smart move for an airline not able to operate its usual beach routes
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Easy jet have launched a raft of new domestic routes today clearly aimed at the UK leisure market for the rest of the summer
Surprised at BOH gaining LPL though but obviously EasyJet see a small market both ways for the rest of the summer, good use of otherwise laid up aircraft
The EDI and BFS routes have seen so good load factors with some fares quite high so that’s encouraging to see
Ryanair have added an extra flight to Faro and TFS this winter taking them to 2 a week
Surprised at BOH gaining LPL though but obviously EasyJet see a small market both ways for the rest of the summer, good use of otherwise laid up aircraft
The EDI and BFS routes have seen so good load factors with some fares quite high so that’s encouraging to see
Ryanair have added an extra flight to Faro and TFS this winter taking them to 2 a week
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Remind me what time that flight arrives in Bournemouth and what time hotels accept guests? I realise that a lot of people will make their own arrangements for accommodation, (Airbnb for example) but for holiday passengers it's still an early departure for a UK destination. There's little business connection between the two destinations - Southampton would make more sense - so I see this as little more than a positioning flight. Given easyJet's record at Liverpool over the years, I do not expect the route to last very long. In the unlikely case that it does succeed, then it will transferred to Manchester,
Remind me what time that flight arrives in Bournemouth and what time hotels accept guests? I realise that a lot of people will make their own arrangements for accommodation, (Airbnb for example) but for holiday passengers it's still an early departure for a UK destination. There's little business connection between the two destinations - Southampton would make more sense - so I see this as little more than a positioning flight. Given easyJet's record at Liverpool over the years, I do not expect the route to last very long. In the unlikely case that it does succeed, then it will transferred to Manchester,
Had it been MAN-BOH I'd probably use it frequently, but the early departure times from LPL make it non viable for me. Cross Country trains from MAN-BOH are eye watering expensive and take 5 hours.
For UK leisure travellers the early start isn't user friendly.
For UK leisure travellers the early start isn't user friendly.
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I can see passengers using it from both directions, people from the NW wanting a holiday in Dorset, and city break to Liverpool from those in Bournemouth and the surrounds. The road and rail alternatives are not attractive.
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Easy jet are doing their best to utilise airports and aircraft this summer and should be congratulated in trying to secure revenue and jobs
Surprised at the level of negative comments as well
Surprised at the level of negative comments as well
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I'm surprised there are not more services to BOURNEMOUTH this staycation year. A hugely popular resort area and a long, long road journey from the N. of England and Scotland. Congratulations to EZY for seeing the opportunity.
