I couldn't agree more, LBA has forever tried to keep up with the airlines. If Donky International had never happened, the Leeds bosses would have been quiet happy, just to let rot. NOW all of a sudden, they realize that if they don't pull their finger out, other airports will reap the rewards for Leeds' losses. The new food village is the only thing the airport has got spot on, upto press. What LBA really needs realistically, within the next five years is a new terminal.

As far as the question for apron space goes.... I have spoken to persons at the Multiflight training school and have asked them about the possible loss of the cross runway. They have told me it will not make a great deal of differance to their opperations.
Looking at previous years when LBA has extended its apron, it has had to build the land up, prior to laying concrete. This is expensive. I would put a bet on 27-09 going within 12 months. The new check-in has 16 desks or in apron terms thats another 5 stands?? 27-09 going!! :p

So, since the 2004 routes have now been announced do we assume that there is to be no UK north-south feeder route??
Surely this would be justified! :* :* :*

>>A news item on the Jet2 website recently talked about more planes arriving. Any ideas on where they are going.<<

Two of the fleet turned-up at EDI this week..

This one

And This One

One was rumoured to be subbing for Flyglobespan but perhaps
there was another reason for their appearance.?

Joe, I believe they are talking about 2 new ac one of which has just arrived G-CELC and is LBA based. Their 6th ac is due in January and is also supposed to be LBA based but their current planned routes from LBA for summer 2004 do not justify 6 units even if one is a standby ac. Watch out for either more LBA routes being announced or maybe a new base!

I spoke to the man with the know, he commented that JET2 are commited to LBA and that they want the airport managers to know that. He said we're in it for the long term, we want the airport to understand this so they can proceed with their plans.

I am sure we are going to see many more interesting developments from JET2 and the airport. Its going to be an up-hill struggle to shrug off the old stigmas of the past. We have to remember LBA is making a profit, as it always has done, it is a success, but yes, there is a long way to go. Its time to prove itself.

G CELC positioned from Manchester after a sub for Astreus and is covering for TF ELR which should be G CELR when she next appears in EDI. Don't know what LX was doing.;)

09/27 Debate!

It is possible to have your cake and eat it. Leeds needs overnight parking and the eastern end offers the cheapest option for the airport, the club(Multiflight don't fly much at night(after 7.00pm) and most of the Embraers and 733's are not parked before 8.30pm so nose in parking accross 09/27 (after the grass has been dug up) is not a problem. It works up at EDI(12/30) and you still have 09/27 for the odd windy day for them that can use it.

Thanks guys:D

Are Channex/Flyglobespan/Jet2 connected in any way?

Interesting to hear that TF-ELR is re-registering ,does that mean
that the CAA are nodding through that in-cabin cargo door
or am I talking rubbish.?:O

Channex and Jet2 are part of the Dart Group and operate on the same AOC, Globespan is a customer and we have aircraft in the Globespan livery, we own LR and TF-ELC is supplied by Islandsflug.

G-CELP + G-CELR were operated as TF-ELP/LR on the Islandsflug AOC but are now being operated on our own certificate. This was because the door had not been approved by the CAA, following modifications and a rework of the door on both machines the CAA is satisfied and has allowed the aircraft to be placed on the uk register:ok:

Other than as a customer Globespan has no connection with Channex/Jet2.

>>Other than as a customer Globespan has no connection with Channex/Jet2.<<

Thanks for the informative reply 4screwaircrew! Now about those
trucks sporting Jet2 livery we see around the UK?:8

I have yet to see one of these trucks but they are part of the Fowler Welch fleet, and are painted up to advertise Jet2 as they go about the country. Fowler Welch are part of the Dart Group.

Noticed in local press at the weekend Jet2 looking for pilots/FO's/cabin crew to be based in Belfast - according to schedules a/c will not be night stopping at there so why are these vacancies being advertised?

Could it be that some of the a/c are QC's and may be used for overnight freight/cargo flights from BFS by Channel Express - otherwise seems little point in seeking locally based employees if no a/c will based at BFS.