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Do you really think this is all just worked out on the back of a fag packet and Flybe think let’s have a bash at this - what could go wrong…..
Why don’t you look at the CEO of Emerald and what other business he runs and how that could link into Flybe, I’ll give you a clue it’s in Exeter.
32 Dash flying around working hard is a lot of aircraft……… (if they reach that number)
Why not Just be happy that the City of Belfast is getting better connected to the rest of the UK and more jobs are being created for the locals - that’s a good thing right 👍. Don’t stress about the business side if things - it’s not your cash.
Why don’t you look at the CEO of Emerald and what other business he runs and how that could link into Flybe, I’ll give you a clue it’s in Exeter.
32 Dash flying around working hard is a lot of aircraft……… (if they reach that number)
Why not Just be happy that the City of Belfast is getting better connected to the rest of the UK and more jobs are being created for the locals - that’s a good thing right 👍. Don’t stress about the business side if things - it’s not your cash.
and I doubt IAG will be happy if the CEO of Emerald prioritises his maintenance firm’s partners over the deal he has with them.
Flybe2 will have a fight on their hand. IAG will play hard. Easyjet will too. That’s why everyone has said Flybe2 needs to find it’s niche. I’m not sure going head to head with other operators (most of which have frequent flyer schemes or decent offerings to lock pax in) is the answer.
The Birmingham base could work but it needs sensible decisions. I’d have stuck with a base there and go big from there and then expand.
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Emerald Airlines plans base at Belfast City Airport
www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/emerald-airlinesEmerald Airlines plans to open a base at Belfast City Airport and will fly to EDI, GLA, BHX, MAN, EXT and LBA Airports, with more routes likely to be added throughout 2022.
This will also with British Airways and Aer Lingus regarding code sharing and other co-operation so that can maintain the continuity and benefits of the current services offered by both airlines at Belfast City Airport
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I think the BACF was only every a short term plan until Summer 22. At least they seem to be keeping the LCY. I woukd say thats some cash cow for them as for the rest, selling with no C class on other routes probably big part of decision to stop routes.
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Has anyone heard when Emerald might actually start flights from BHD? Are we to assume late March? Suppose they woating for the UK AOC before making any definite plans or announcements.
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Indeed, they can't begin to advertise or sell seats until they've obtained their UK AOC and operating licence. According to ch-aviation, this is expected to happen by June, so I suspect it'll be early/mid-July before they actually start operating any flights from/to BHD.
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Indeed, they can't begin to advertise or sell seats until they've obtained their UK AOC and operating licence. According to ch-aviation, this is expected to happen by June, so I suspect it'll be early/mid-July before they actually start operating any flights from/to BHD.
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No gaps for flybe 2.
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I don't see that to be the case... All Emerald's BHD routes are currently flown by Aer Lingus and BA Cityflyer, if the changeover to Emerald operating is delayed then I'm sure they wont leave any of those routes vacant. The A320/E190 operation will be extended, or they'll find a suitable interim solution, including wet leasing from Emerald's Irish AOC. IAG will not leave any gaps in their Belfast network, after all the work they've done in the last 2 years establishing themselves as the dominant force at BHD.
No gaps for flybe 2.
No gaps for flybe 2.
I understand the reason behind the reduced in-flight service on the other BACF routes from BHD is the minimal flight time (especially to Glasgow, it's just 90 nm) meaning what they actually gave a shot to at first proved unworkable. Plus premium class on non-London domestic services has long had little or no uptake. LCY is a particular problem compared to Heathrow because there is no space or ability to have a lounge at LCY for the high end regulars, as was very apparent with the jury-rig they had to do in the departure gate for the premium New York service from there, so to be competitive with Heathrow BACF feel they have to do it on the aircraft, where in all classes it is better than BA Mainline do.
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I'm not entirely sure, but I think this change night have happened when British Midland over from BFS. That would have been 2001. Incidentally that was about the same time as the current terminal opened. That might help.
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Winter 86/87 timetables for Manx Airlines and Jersey European Airways, two user airlines at the time, refer to Belfast Harbour Airport.
The Summer 87 timetables for those same airlines use the name Belfast City Airport.
However, another user, Loganair, didn't change the name in its timetable until the January 1988 edition.
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Who else could it be? When do we think we might see the announcement? Friday or Monday?
