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FLYJET

The future of Flyjet has not yet been decided. As for their operation at NCL, it all depends on what future contracts they may be able to get, as work for Freedom/XL seems non-existent?! Hope they don't disappear, they seem quite an interesting operation and possibly could do well as a small, niche UK charter carrier. Certainly some of their previous operations have been interesting.

Looking forward to seeing winter Jet2 schedules, especially SSH etc. Just hope the airline does not expand too much too quickly as sometimes it can be detrimental to the overall success of an airline.

The future of FJE must have been decided. If they don't know what their doing in 5 months time, then i don't hold out much hope for them.

Air Malta
 

Seems to me that XL have chosen KM over FJE

looks like km have the following

TFS tuesdays and Fridays
ACE on thursday
Rhodes on Wednesdays

Malaga on saturdays

Speaking of FJE, see they have an indefinite delay at the moment on the PFO.

New facilities @ NCL
 

see the airport has just announced they are to build a new petrol station, car wash and convenience store to the north of the main airport entrance.

Work beginnig this summer.

FJE
 

Delay re: FJE

Heard that the inbound from PFO is actually landing at Manchester, and people checking in at Newcastle for Arrecife (presumably the aircrafts next rotation) in the morning have a nice bus trip to Manchester to look forward too.... wasn't told why this decision was made. :confused:

And not connected with this thread, but what was the aircraft that went "tech" at Liverpool stranding 150 supporters who will not be going to Athens....?? :p

Hmmm... suppose it's all revenue generation, wouldn't be hard to think of any number of more pressing projects that would assist the development & smooth running of NCL.:confused:
Is this convenience store going to have signs for those inbound pax with warnings as to what is able to be taken through secuity?:uhoh:;)

FJE delay is due to a/c aborting take off in PFO and leaking hydraulic fluid on the runway. Saw it happen! PFO was closed whilst they cleared the runway, but when we left the a/c was still sitting on the taxiway as PFO did not have a tow bar for a 757.

By the looks of it it was not going to be going anywhere soon.

J2 have just announced ACE(once week) and LPA(twice week) for this winter.
:)

Ryanair base at BRS
 

looks like NCL has lost out to BRS

Whats going on with this flight:

XLA446V08:50FAROCHECK-IN DELAYED 18:30

Unlucky for NCL with FR.

Hmmm.:confused:... no so sure. Competion usually leads to lower prices, but in an already saturated market, it would surely only lead to casualties elsewhere.
Looking at this from another view point, just how many more based operations could NCL actually handle with current infra structure?:\

Ryanair & Flyjet.
 

As stated by Skyman771, there are pro's and cons when an airline is selecting a base. Could EGNT have handled another lcc with space now rather scarce. Imagine if the new "G" apron was increased in size, after sercurity checks in the main terminal you could then be bussed over to the souhtside! However, the 3 stands currently available are usually occupied by MNG F27 freighters and Jet2's 733 QC's for the mail flights.

FJE delay is due to a/c aborting take off in PFO and leaking hydraulic fluid on the runway. Saw it happen! PFO was closed whilst they cleared the runway, but when we left the a/c was still sitting on the taxiway as PFO did not have a tow bar for a 757.
By the looks of it it was not going to be going anywhere soon.

Regarding the FJE Paphos arrival (due 19.10 yesterday evening) - this flight is now scheduled to land at 01.00 Friday morning into.... Manchester, with the pax getting bussed up to Newcastle. :(

The diversion to Manchester was known yesterday afternoon, but after the suggested aborted take-off from PFO and subsequent hydraulic problems, this has obvioulsy made the situation considerably worse..... it never rains does it....

Why not just increase the size of the current Apron (which is going to happen any way). "My understanding is that the southside will be developed for freight ops maybe aircraft maintenance one day". You can't just bus passengers over to the otherside of the airfield, its not as easy as that. How are you going to get luggage across there. You can't take passengers across the runway and you can't take them out the barriers because they are then leaving a "Restricted area", which means they have to be searched again. Same with luggage, once it has crossed the RZ line it would then have to screened again. :)

"G" Apron
 

My thoughts on the "G" apron were, shall we say a moment of deep imagination as I stated. The main apron could yet be developed by many a square metre! :D

There is many a way to overcome the points previously posted, so not such a daft thought as it may seem! :confused:

Don't forget there is still the request by Flybe to base 4 a/c at Newcastle. Did anyone hear the outcome of the discussions with the airport about this?

Anyone know why LS524 from Murcia has DIVERT EDI beside it on airport arrivals? why is it diverting?

Jet2 from Murcia.
 

LS524 from Murcia to Newcastle diverted to Edinburgh due to "operational reasons" - and as we know that could be anything! :eek:

The aircraft positioned down from EDI to NCL to operate it earlier so just taking it back to EDI instead of NCL then position back.

Flybe are probably looking to park all their crewless aircraft somewhere, that's all.

:}

I think there is a big enough market for jet2/easyjet/flybe and ryanair to expand at ncl. even GSM doing a few more long haul routes

Routes & airlines.
 

Yes, I think there is more scope for expansion at EGNT - but then again it's down to space in the short term.

Jet2's LS532 from Palma (due Newcastle 15.00hrs) diverted to Leeds/Bradford - another bus trip for the pax, "operational reasons" again.. ?

Jet 2 operational reasons
 

Hope there not going to do an Easyjet Summer 2006 or something similar. Perhaps a couple of isolated problems?? Hope so.

Expansion. There is probably room for expansion, but please let it be to somewhere new and not routes operated already by another carrier.

Fingers x just a one off, altho I did hear titan are comming in 2moro with their 757 to help out. Not sure but think AE has been on maintenance, and then AC stuck AOG in AGP didnt help. Few probs with the 73 fleet as well so thinks have been hard work but they seem to be getting there.
At least its not a FJE style delay!

Jet2 problems
 

Using a Titan 757 to MJV this morning.

jet2
 

jet2 always seem to be delayed at the moment, wouldn't comment on fje's delays if i worked for jet2!:ugh:

Defo agree that we need something new at NCL, preferably charters looking into more long haul destinations please, lets get an all year SFB and Cancun's!!! :)

Jet2
 

Good forward planning by Jet2 to lease in the Titan 757, a lot of airlines do not bother when an aircraft goes tech, or is delayed elsewhere.

Of course this will be a one-off, usually lasts a couple of days max. Nobody could ever match the delays of 2 years ago with Excel and the 767 on the Orlando/Dominican/Orlando... :eek:

We all could list numerous routes to start form EGNT, I am sure the charter end of the operation could be a little more imaginative. The Canary Islands are a 12 month operation which everybody will always operate. I am sure there is a market across "The Pond" :D :D

I dont see why people are having a dig at Jet2 for been late all the time. It happens to most airlines. The summer season is getting into Gear now for Jet2 and there working the best they can. Now i know it isn't helped with aircraft been tech but hey thats life.

My point been dont knock them when its clear there trying there best.

Jet2
 

:)

I do not actually see anybody having a dig at Jet2 for "being late all the time", nor is it any sort of constructive critiscism, merely remarking about their forward planning leasing in the ZAP 757, which I think is positive comment. Perfection does not exist in the airline industry, or in avaition as a whole.

Things went badly for EZY the other week through no fault of their own, so they raked up 2 spare 737's from Luton and sent them up to Newcaslte to cover late flights, a lot of praise was passed EZY's way via this forum. I think this could be the status quo in future. I, as well as many pruners remember the days when a Dan Air 732 went tech then that was it - flight cancelled..... catch the same flight next week if there is room!

Why not if their best isn't good enough? As PAX they have already told me my flights will be taking off later than when I booked meaning a very late arrival now, and getting back after all public transport has finished, and they are running up to 3 hours late on top of that. It's the first and last time I will use Jet2, back to EZY for me.

GSM?
 

No delays showing as of yet of the GSM - Hamilton - could this be the first week we see an on time departure? Fingers crossed - they haven't had much luck so far :)

I see LS531 to Palma is delayed from 11.15 to 16.30:*

I was at NCL shortly after the enforced incorporation after the 87 act, which brought in the borrowing restrictions and I left before the councils sold off a controlling share in NIAL - so I'm happy to be corrected. But, as I recall groundhand, the change came at NCL not because the rules were changed but because the owners of NIAL eventually accepted the rules and sold off a controlling interest - allowing NIAL to access commercial loans. These rules didn't change in 1997, BTW. JB was frustrated by many things. An unexpected large payment to the PTE for the Metro extension would be one, including the massive cost for the, IMHO, pointless road bridge when it should've been left on the old line so it could've gone on to Pont. An underestimate (compared to the tenders) of magnificent proportions of the cost of a runway resurfacing would be another. If NIAL was strapped for cash, why did the owners distribute profits?

Anyway, all history - glad to see 5M exceeded - we were pretty impressed with 2M.

Hamilton.
 

NCL1:

Good to see GSM to Hamilton left us with slightly over an hours delay :D

Actually witnessed her climbing out over Wideopen as I left the Co-op! :ooh:

Not sure of the reasons behind Jet2's late departure for the Palma flight (LS531)

Jet2 only have 1 757 operating a 2 aircraft programme.
G-LSAC is currently AOG in AGP with engine failure, engine due to be replaced 2moro so should be back in service tue to wed.
G-LSAE was sent to MAN to help out (Altho i dont know why! not fair really to annoy NCL pax when its MAN that had the problem)
But thats it really! should be back on track by mid next week fingers X

Jet2 & Air Berlin
 

Crewboi83:

Cheers for that update! :ok: All will be OK in a couple of days.

Heard a classic "rumour" last night, some people who I consider to be in "the know" were discussing Air Berlin and 3 possible routes into/out of Newcastle.

I aint got a clue where Air Berlin have bases, but again if there is any fact in this it only bodes well for Newcastle. :D

Could be something in it, an earlier post reported a visit by Air Berlin executives to the airport.

AirBerlin are looking to expand in the Uk,
any new UK route will be into their STN hub,
look out EZY:E.

Air Berlin
 

Dont think STN will be in there plans.
Easyjet have 5 flights a day to STN if AB were to go on the route they would only have 2 flights aday. Some of EZY flights are only half full and i dont think that AB would be able to get the right slots at STN.

The routes which Air Berlin will do from NCL will be SXF,CGN,MUC
I could be wrong but these are the mot likely.

They have a codeshare with HLX so they may even take over the hannover