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Expressflight 6th May 2022 12:58


Originally Posted by davidjohnson6 (Post 11226036)
Could I ask what Air Horizont might plan to do with one or two aircraft based at SEN ? They seem to be a largely passenger charter based airline with 30 year old mainly high density 737s - is there maybe one travel agency that is likely to substantially engage their services ?

I'm not aware of the reasons for basing two aircraft at SEN but I'm led to believe it's been in the pipeline for some time so perhaps more than just a bit of short term parking.

LTNman 6th May 2022 18:21

So how many passenger flights did JOTA fly out of SEN? Might be a clue there regarding Air Horizont use of SEN

southender 7th May 2022 07:31


Originally Posted by LTNman (Post 11226228)
So how many passenger flights did JOTA fly out of SEN? Might be a clue there regarding Air Horizont use of SEN

I think the answer to that is - not many.

Expressflight 7th May 2022 07:39

Air Horizont's 9H-ZAZ is currently en-route SEN-MAN positioning to operate a charter MAN-CDG for Sale Sharks RUFC. At least it shows SEN are trying to diversify somewhat to find additional revenue streams, whether or not it results in Air Horizont carrying out revenue flights from SEN remains to be seen. Around 2012 I had connections with Small Planet and they were looking for a summer base in the LON area for one aircraft. SEN didn't show any interest then, having higher aspirations at the time.

Expressflight 7th May 2022 09:06


Originally Posted by LTNman (Post 11226228)
So how many passenger flights did JOTA fly out of SEN? Might be a clue there regarding Air Horizont use of SEN

Not very many pax charters were operated out of SEN by Jota.

They flew a reasonable Summer programme from SEN for Lourdes pilgrims but Covid put an end to those, plus sub-charters for Stobart on their scheduled network and I can recall there being perhaps half a dozen others I'm aware of. Most of their flying was for Premier League clubs and subs for the likes of BACF and numerous other airlines, so none of those would carry pax from SEN.

Expressflight 13th May 2022 16:20

Air Horizonte operated their first revenue flight out of SEN this afternoon carrying the Saracens rugby team to Toulon for their match tomorrow.

DC3 Dave 13th May 2022 16:48


Originally Posted by Expressflight (Post 11229799)
Air Horizonte operated their first revenue flight out of SEN this afternoon carrying the Saracens rugby team to Toulon for their match tomorrow.

That’s good to know. Though I have no doubt that this small positive will be turned into something entirely negative on this thread in no time at all.

ericlday 15th May 2022 14:51


Originally Posted by Expressflight (Post 11229799)
Air Horizonte operated their first revenue flight out of SEN this afternoon carrying the Saracens rugby team to Toulon for their match tomorrow.

Returned to LTN as HT2231 on 15th then positioned back to SEN

pabely 15th May 2022 20:02

That would be a more natural choice of airport considering where the Rugby team is based. Luton was busy with other FBO work on the day of the teams departure.

AirportPlanner1 19th May 2022 08:59

Malaga and Palma are now on sale from 26 March 2023 on a very similar schedule to this year but starting over a month earlier. Nothing yet to Faro but this year isn’t running as a full season and flights beyond first week of May aren’t available.

pabely 19th May 2022 12:29


Originally Posted by AirportPlanner1 (Post 11232316)
...... and flights beyond first week of May aren’t available.

Not available yet on any route from any airport beyond 8th May 2023.

AirportPlanner1 19th May 2022 14:19


Originally Posted by pabely (Post 11232380)
Not available yet on any route from any airport beyond 8th May 2023.

Indeed, hence why I specifically noted this year’s operation isn’t running as a full season. And therefore it’s absence does not mean at this stage it’s dropped.

LTNman 19th May 2022 15:58

Any flights during the winter?

Pain in the R's 22nd May 2022 19:19

As no one has answered I would say the answer is no.

Despite all of the investment at this airport, making it once the fastest growing airport in the U.K, it is now the worst performing airport compared to 2019 with no measurable recovery. Such a shame.

Buster the Bear 23rd May 2022 21:32

The 'Brady' years were certainly spend, spend, spend.......

Buster the Bear 25th May 2022 21:19

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DC3 Dave 26th May 2022 17:22

Very nice. Upbeat. Now we just need.....

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LTNman 26th May 2022 22:13

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/...-2023-services

https://www.cityam.com/were-focusing...thend-airport/

SEN Observer 31st May 2022 20:16

Southend Airport unveil Air Horizont first UK base | Echo (echo-news.co.uk)

davidjohnson6 31st May 2022 20:32

Why do Air Horizont want to go for VIP charter market.... when the likes of BA, Easyjet and TUI are desperately short of capacity and presumably will pay for wet leases ?


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