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Very probably. AIUI Ryanair's routes from Prestwick are largely a means if rotating frames through their maintenance base there. ie the frame which operates the return flight to Marseille is likely to be a different one. So the flight revenue is less important, just avoids an empty leg.
I wonder if the spare rotations will be used by Easyjet to increase flights to more profitable destinations. They've been saying that bookings on their holiday arm are above expectations
I wonder if the spare rotations will be used by Easyjet to increase flights to more profitable destinations. They've been saying that bookings on their holiday arm are above expectations
Very probably. AIUI Ryanair's routes from Prestwick are largely a means if rotating frames through their maintenance base there. ie the frame which operates the return flight to Marseille is likely to be a different one. So the flight revenue is less important, just avoids an empty leg.
From another thread - "US Pre-Clearance - As mentioned by other contributors, EDI do appear to be pushing ahead with a genuine attempt to obtain US Pre-Clearance. S25 is the suggested start time if they succeed. Finance is in place for the application with detailed plans being drawn up for a redevelopment of the terminal to house the TSA area."
That'll be the end of any thoughts of a US of A's airlines comeback to GLA probably, centralisation it is then unless we get rid.
That'll be the end of any thoughts of a US of A's airlines comeback to GLA probably, centralisation it is then unless we get rid.
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TSA Pre clearance is a pipe dream if you ask me. First mooted 10 years ago… and we’ll prob not hear anymore for another 10 years. The yearly running costs are substantial for year round ops.
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EDI are apparently investing £5m in the next stage of the project - commissioning a design study on a terminal expansion to accommodate it, so they do seem to be serious.
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And good coverage on the BBC web site
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With no direct flights to the USA there will be increased demand for flights via Iceland, which was the traditional route when direct TA flights had to use PIK. Fares also undercut the direct flights.
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That's caught my attention - I had written off Icelandic due to reviews by friends who had flown them. I'd reconsider for a 767, assuming I can pick up a 767 for the second leg as well.
Beats going to EDI!
Beats going to EDI!
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as very early in season for short spell, suspect its fleet availability and allocation rather than massive upswing in demand during that period.
Its a nice looking aircraft, one ex GSM if I recall and no stranger to GLA. Maybe flooding market before Play drops in.
Its a nice looking aircraft, one ex GSM if I recall and no stranger to GLA. Maybe flooding market before Play drops in.
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Definitely a warning shot to PLAY. Play have done very well on the Liverpool route launched last year. Will be nice to see Glasgow get a cheaper one-stop option across the Atlantic
PLEASE be aware that Icelandair can easily swap out the B767 for a B757 with no notice! Don't book on that basis unless you're happy to run that (kinda high) risk. My first flight booking on a CS100 (Swiss) just changed to an E2 (Helvetic) yesterday. 🤷♂️
as very early in season for short spell, suspect its fleet availability and allocation rather than massive upswing in demand during that period.
Play load factor about 60% out of LPL?
This definately needs keeping a careful eye on seeing the Scottish Executive's propensity for centralisation of just about everything, wouldn't be surprised if "Visit <cough> Scotland" didn't have a hand to play in this as well, and beware of "commercial confidentiality" rebuffs if questions are asked, and most definately the coup de grâce for Glasgow Transatlantic aspirations if this were to happen unfortunately.
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One with special assistance too, poor thing.
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There was an unreported similar incident at the weekend , involving other Scottish airports , and involving passenger(s) on the wrong flight , which ended with that a/c being diverted due fog and the airline having to pay a £400+ taxi fare for said passenger(s) to reach their intended destination!