Very surprised to see them go yet I must say, the fares were nowhere near the premier routes from BLK.

TSR2

I remember posting this on the 20th August 2009:-

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Jet2 Launches Summer 2010 Schedule for Blackpool

There was no mention of Ibiza or Mahon at that time, although they appeared in the drop down list later.
EDIT:

Although Mahon is still in the BLK drop down list on the jet2 website, you can't book for the summer of 2010.

When you try and book July returning August 2010, this is the message,

Ernest,

The point I was trying to make is the Jet2 website categorically stated on the 20th August 'New Summer 2010 Routes announced' relative to Blackpool Airport.

I see no new routes.

Yes I know, I agree with you in full.

No: I have thought since JET2 expanded at MAN, there are going to be none. And it looks like Ibiza and Mahon has gone. The silence about 2010 from BLK and JET2 is deafening.

If I may digress..

Going to anyway..

The Glideslope has been u/s for several weeks now, necessitating LLZ/only approaches.

Another cost-saving measure..??

Hope Not.....!!!!:E:E

S

Reading on Jet 2 thread , theres more new routes for Man and Newcastle,Blk seems to being left out big time this year, or at least until the very last, anybody think this might be payback for the ADF? It doesnt seem to have affected pax numbers that much but maybe most people had booked before it was introduced and complained to Jet2 that they werent happy about it , who knows, would seem there needs to be some rethinks down there, or maybe it's just part of the bigger picture, if you were to be that sceptical:=

Ryanair, easyJet and FlyBE are yet to release their full summer timetables yet we are pondering over what is happening at BLK!

If they are to put in extra frequencies or routes etc. then it will be done over the coming months up until Christmas - they don't release all routes at once.

Maybe, just maybe, because Ryanair, Easyjet and Flybe don't operate from Blackpool.

Try and read posts properly, TSR2 - you seem to scan posts and then make comments that are cocky and simply not needed!:ugh:

MUFC fan
 

Sorry but was not intending to be cocky, just my sense of humour.

It is obvious that I have read your post differently to what you intended and I assure you that I read posts thoroughly.

Perhaps you could explain what you meant by
I understood the statement to read that you were exasperated that Blackpool routes being discussed on the Blackpool thread in preference to yet to be released Ryanair,easyjet and Flybe timetables. If this is not correct, I apologise.

That might be so MU, But it would seem that Jet2 operations at BLH are shrinking at the moment with the seemingly demise of IBIZA and MAHON. Surprising when in July IBZ outperformed MAH and APG as well as PMI.

I know there is speculation at the moment, but that is fueled by routes disappearing from sale or from the drop down menu.

The short answer is no take-off. Why would Jet2 stoop to petty tricks like that. The fact IMO is the the ADF has been popular amongst drivers, and that would keep Jet2 happy.

I have traveled twice since the beginning of the ADF and not heard one grumble, from where I live the ADF is popular as I guess it will be from anywhere more than 5 miles away, and the free parking more than compensates for the smallish fee a tenner.

Fact is the ADF amongst the punters is a none event, look next time you travel from BLK for yourself, no glum faces at all. So why would Jet2 bother, in fact they advertise the free parking from BLK, so I think that answers your question.

Jet2 axe Blackpool flights - Blackpool Today

dear oh dear.

Well spotted dada: I expected as much after Jet2 got the window they probably wanted at MAN.

However is this to be believed.

LINK: Jet2 axe Blackpool flights - Blackpool Today

It could be that soon they will announce new routes, as there will still be two a/c based at BLK. It would not have made sense to axe IBIZA and MAHON without replacing with a new route being the a/c are still at BLK.

It is getting harder to remain optimistic though.
Long term who knows with Jet2 with both feet under the table at MAN.

But some good news.....

http://www.blackpoolinternational.co...icons/news.jpg News

All the latest news and information from Blackpool International can be found here.

JET2.COM LAUNCHES NEW BLACKPOOL TO JERSEY LINK

Fly direct to Jersey for summer 2010 from just £29.99 one way including taxes and FREE passenger parking for up to 15 days at Blackpool International!
Jet2.com the leading low fare airline today furthered its commitment to Blackpool with the launch of the airport's first ever direct scheduled service to Jersey for summer 2010.
The new weekly service to the popular Channel Island will commence from 28th May 2010 with flights now on sale from just £29.99 one way including taxes. Jet2.com will be on the only operator to offer a direct service to Jersey from Blackpoool giving people from across Lancashire and the Lake District even more choice when it comes to travelling from their favourite local airport.
Today's announcement means that travellers can now book flights with Jet2.com to Jersey, Malaga, Faro, Majorca, Alicante, Murcia, Belfast, Tenerife and Geneva!
Sue Kendrick, customer relations & communications manager for Blackpool International said: "The introduction of a new scheduled service to Jersey clearly demonstrates both Jet2.com's commitment to Blackpool International and the airport's continued efforts to grow and develop to provide the most cost effective services for our passengers and to promote the tourist destinations of Blackpool, the Lake District and Lancashire to our inbound passengers.
"Providing direct access to such a beautiful and diverse island as Jersey and with flights on sale from just £29.99 one way including taxes and free passenger parking at the airport for up to 15 days, we expect the route to be popular with both leisure and business passengers alike."

Well better than nothing, but Jersey is not the same as Ibiza or Menorca - or the 3rd aircraft promised for expansion at BLK.

LINK TO BLK JERSEY news:http://www.blackpoolinternation...ut-us/news.php

Jet 2 timetable shows 2 weekly flights as opposed to the press release saying there is just one

I’m pleased to see further Jet2 expansion to the island and flights to Blackpool, which were bound to return at some point. Whilst it may not be a Mediterranean destination, there is certainly tourist demand from North West England for flights to Jersey and the potential for inbound tourism to Blackpool. The airline’s routes to Jersey from Leeds/Bradford and Belfast have operated successfully this summer, and I am confident that Blackpool will operate similarly next summer.

Mondays and Fridays BLK-JER-BLK

...rather misses the point since the bulk of summer season passengers normally want to travel to JER on a Saturday!

May prove a popular weekend destination.

"Fly direct to Jersey for summer 2010 from just £29.99 one way including taxes and FREE passenger parking for up to 15 days at Blackpool International!
Jet2.com the leading low fare airline today furthered its commitment to Blackpool with the launch of the airport's first ever direct scheduled service to Jersey for summer 2010."

BIA did this with HPR7s in the 70s.

Someone's not checked their facts:=