BLK's business development manager
 

You'd think so if you'd been working with him for as long as I have:} . It'll keep him away from Manch for the summer though, so we can get some rest from the positive spin BLK gets.

See you soon old Silvery one.

JFP

No prizes for insults snide remarks and abuse on PPRuNe - so please do keep to the script.

PPP

Silverhawk, despite what you may think I wasn't positioning crew, I was using the airport by my own choice... and as was also said in another post... I will be voting with my feet... MAN seems a much more attractive choice!

I found BLK to be a very unproffessionally run airport, the staff too, I felt, were not capable of doing their jobs properly. No computers at check-in, hand written pax lists and boarding cards, no knowledge of the check -in procedure and staff asking for a ticket on a ticketless airline, therefore I feel having no knowledge of the airline that they were handling!

Security was staffed by people, in my opinion with no people skills and little knowledge of air travel... I do not need a passport for a domestic flight, despite what the staff think!

The airport needs a lot of upgrading to lose the "shack" feeling and its staff need a lot of training and educating to get anywhere near the treatment that the travelling public expects!

Improve or lose out BLK, but then again that's just my humble opinion and I one I believe I am entitled to!

td737
 

Of course you are entitled to your opinion.

Believe it or not I actually agree with some of what you said. BLK has been stuck in a time warp for a long time. That is over. Due to new ownership and future plans . However nothing happens instantaneously.

It has a short runway, small terminal and a huge catchment area. Only investment and longterm commitment will fix all that.

I hope your next experience from/to BLK is more to your liking and I look forward to greeting you.

Agreed. The shortcommings pointed out by td737 will take quite some time to rectify and a considerable amount of investment long term. I'm sure if you look at the development history of other regional airports, which are now prospering, you'll find a similar story to BLK from their early days.

Missing the point, maybe?
 

Anyone who has been through Blackpool since the terminal refurbishment finished (i.e late February 06 onwards) would struggle to see it as a 'shack' The departure lounge seats 800, there are 14 brand new checkins, a new baggage handling system, new shops and restaurants. Further facilities are under construction for launch in the summer. True there is no McDonalds or Starbucks because the pax numbers dont justify coughing up a hundred grand to buy a franchise. The whole point is - people come to an airport to catch a plane - they get here, park by the door, check in, buy a beer and a paper and maybe some smellies and go away on holiday. Large airports are just shopping malls with a runway attached. BLK and the like are about catching planes! It's clean, well run and, on the whole, efficient. Sure there are growing pains but they will ease.

Skypartners is spot on.

It appears that the weekly Air Europa winter charter to Tenerife on Tuesday's has been pulled for Winter 06/07. The twice weekly Jet2 service starting in October must have had a big impact on the charter sales.

Regards

Silverhair,er.. sorry.. SilverHawk, well said on your points about Blackpool- I think there's quite a few of us that are looking forward to the forthcoming development of Squires Gate and the riches,benefits and convenience that it will entail.
When do you and your mob start basing their 'light twins' there?
P.S. How was your head after our night out?
:ok:

Jo Whiley International Airport! Fabulous!!! :D :D :D :D :D

Pontious
 

I was fine thanks. Usual 10k before muesli followed by gymwork out. Honest.

Light twins started on Thursday. Did I mention the 100% on time departure record?

How about Charlie Carolli International Airport?

Or Les Dawson International? Norman Barratt JetPort? The possibilities are endless!!!!!!!
Silver'- 10K's? Wimp! Try 'a 4 mile run workout' staddled by a 75Kg deadload before & then a repeat performance after, breakfast!!!!! I needed multiple showers after that and a mid-morning nap!
Any news on your long overdue extention...rwy 10/28 that is?
:ok:

' Landlady International.'

All aircraft must be back by 10pm when the terminal
doors will be locked!! :p

Although I love flying from Liverpool and want it to expand even further. I also wish Blackpool all the best. It deserves to grow!!!

I think trolleydolly737's comments are a bit harsh. I have done a lot of domestic travel from Liverpool, Manchester, Gatwick, Belfast and Heathrow and easyJet, FlyBe, Ryanair, BA et al have all required photo i.d to travel (e.g. passport) on domestic flights and I have also had the passport inspected at all these airports by check-in, security and at the gate prior to boarding. No problem, makes flying safer!

I'am loving the way that Blackpool International are milking the whole
Jo Whiley renaming story. It's great publicity for the airport to the 8 or 9 million people who listen to Radio 1 in the mornings. Fair play to the commerical team for getting so involved.

Allthough council owned Torquay Airport seem to be getting in on the act and give them a run for their money to be renamed
"Jo Whiley airport"

Tried to find out more about this on the radio one website, to no avail. Is it a wind up or for real?

Of course it's a wind up

OMG now Newquay :\

This is one joke gone to far!!!!

Jet2 to start AMS from end October 5 times a week and FAO 3 times a week.