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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2023, 22:06
Replies: 1,868
Views: 884,629
Posted By arfortune

Disappointing to discover TUI are pulling long...

Disappointing to discover TUI are pulling long haul flights in 2024 from Bristol. No reasons given beyond ‘we’ve reviewed our programme’, but we’ve had to swap to Gatwick.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2023, 22:04
Replies: 632
Views: 435,386
Posted By arfortune

Disappointing to discover TUI are pulling long...

Disappointing to discover TUI are pulling long haul flights in 2024. No reasons given beyond ‘we’ve reviewed our programme’, but we’ve had to swap to Gatwick.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2021, 22:07
Replies: 1,741
Views: 602,758
Posted By arfortune

And Hotelplan (Inghams, Santa’s Lapland etc);...

And Hotelplan (Inghams, Santa’s Lapland etc); we’re travelling with them on 19/12!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2021, 21:59
Replies: 1,741
Views: 602,758
Posted By arfortune

Anyone know if Jet2 are basing aircraft at LGW...

Anyone know if Jet2 are basing aircraft at LGW for their winter charters, or if they’ll be served from other bases?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th May 2015, 20:50
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

I concur with the posts above; there's no mention...

I concur with the posts above; there's no mention of them online or at the airports mentioned - this is sloppy journalism at best. I'd lov ea new entrant or start up but if I was Cardiff airport I'd...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jan 2015, 10:30
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Is this the 'big annoucement' mentioned? Whilst...

Is this the 'big annoucement' mentioned?
Whilst it's good news that the service is returning, albeit with a different carrier, I'd hoped it would be a new destination or airline.
Here's hoping...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2014, 17:46
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,576
Posted By arfortune

Planes at Glasgow

Apologies if this has been discussed, I did a quick search.
Just saw several (5?) 737 and a 757 parked at Glasgow. Is this just seasonal, maintenance or have they been withdrawn? Just wondering...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2014, 11:58
Replies: 952
Views: 513,155
Posted By arfortune

Indeed, but it states which I'd hoped helped the...

Indeed, but it states which I'd hoped helped the previous conversations.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2014, 16:40
Replies: 952
Views: 513,155
Posted By arfortune

Seems KLM could operate if they want to; E190s...

Seems KLM could operate if they want to; E190s can operate into LCY without physical modification - Embraer 190 begins approach tests at London City - 3/31/2009 - Flight Global...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2014, 15:24
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Good to see ambition for the airport, but think...

Good to see ambition for the airport, but think Politicians may be trying to run before they can walk.
BBC News - Long-haul future for Cardiff Airport, says Carwyn Jones...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Nov 2014, 22:00
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Agree with the above - I always choose where I...

Agree with the above - I always choose where I fly from based on its name. Not bothered about timetable or fares ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Nov 2014, 10:41
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Just read that Germanwings won't be returning...

Just read that Germanwings won't be returning next year. Not sure what the loads were like on these flights but am not overly surprised at the decision given the low frequency. It's a shame a major...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Oct 2014, 21:32
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

MerchantVenturer Thanks - seems strange to...

MerchantVenturer
Thanks - seems strange to announce with no real changes in evidence; but I guess it got them good coverage in media which is half the battle.
Managed to see a bit on Wales Today...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Oct 2014, 17:04
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

KLM capacity boost

Just seen on twitter that KLM have announced an increase in capacity for CWL. Am guessing this is the introduction of Embraers rather than F70. Anyone got any concrete info on dates etc?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2013, 19:40
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Unfortunately I don't see this lasting, and fear...

Unfortunately I don't see this lasting, and fear CWL have just bought the first airline to pick up the phone. My reasoning:
Cityjet have been loosing money hand over fist on some of the busiest...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Dec 2013, 20:53
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Flybe dropped Glasgow and Paris. This seems a...

Flybe dropped Glasgow and Paris. This seems a prime example of sloppy reporting?
Am guessing this is just Loganair operating the Edinburgh route under their Flybe agreement with a more suitable...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2013, 20:40
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

It's good to see the airport taking small steps...

It's good to see the airport taking small steps to improve customer service on those little things that don't cost much, but are valued by passengers.
Really feel this soft approach is the best to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2013, 15:31
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Shame about Florida - and apologies for raising...

Shame about Florida - and apologies for raising any hopes.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2013, 15:30
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Orlando Summer 2014

I hadn't seen this before (if it's already posted apologies) but good to see Florida return, and CWL continuing to attract new services.
Am assuming A330 or B767 and it appears to be weekly, on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2013, 09:57
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

St Athans to become SAR base

Opening in 2015, to replace Chivenor in North Devon.
I didn't even know this was on the cards, but good to see some more life there.
Am not sure about the privatisation of SAR, but that's a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2013, 15:29
Replies: 68
Views: 11,179
Posted By arfortune

we shouldn't discuss HS2 at all! I...

we shouldn't discuss HS2 at all!


I totally agree with the original quote - putting aside whther you are for or against the scheme; if you had to say which side had done a better job at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2013, 13:25
Replies: 68
Views: 11,179
Posted By arfortune

It's good when something sparks debate and...

It's good when something sparks debate and interest, but I want to take the opportunity to answer some points and present some facts. Many, including Anothertyke and Suzeman are absolutely right in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2013, 16:40
Replies: 68
Views: 11,179
Posted By arfortune

To date only the route of phase 1 (London -...

To date only the route of phase 1 (London - Birmingham) has been published. Phase 2 towards Manchester and Leeds are due to be announced imminently.
There are many, many rumours and inaccuracies...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2013, 12:27
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Where as you can never be sure, their press...

Where as you can never be sure, their press release states:



Hopefully no bad news for CWL, although the media always prefer scare stories and bad news!

Source:
Flybe | Corporate | Media |...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2013, 21:43
Replies: 22
Views: 7,625
Posted By arfortune

Agree with Skipness and Goldeneye - first...

Agree with Skipness and Goldeneye - first reaction was Oh dear, it grows on you, and is still identifyable as an American airline
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2012, 12:48
Replies: 75
Views: 23,996
Posted By arfortune

Has been rumoured many times before, but will...

Has been rumoured many times before, but will only believe it when it hapens.
On another issue - didn't BA spend £millions recently revamping North terminal. Bit shortsighted if they really are to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2011, 15:30
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

Excellent news - you'd think CWL would want to...

Excellent news - you'd think CWL would want to shout this from the rooftops but where's this news on the website?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2011, 09:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By arfortune

Maybe, although other carriers have managed a...

Maybe, although other carriers have managed a similar look, albeit probably painted - Old Northwest, Aeroflot, Jetstar, united retro scheme.
Also AA's A300's ended their lives with a mainly polished...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2011, 11:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By arfortune

Official press release - coup for Airbus . AMR...

Official press release - coup for Airbus .
AMR Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2011 Net Loss of $286 Million - Jul 20, 2011 (http://aa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=3284)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2011, 10:00
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,838
Posted By arfortune

I have to agree in the above posts, re the MDs...

I have to agree in the above posts, re the MDs reaction to this.
If you knew, or even suspected, you were going to loose a major customer, you'd move heaven and earth to work out how to replace...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2010, 16:09
Replies: 2,599
Views: 507,138
Posted By arfortune

Shame timings not better to cater for business or...

Shame timings not better to cater for business or they couldn't have launched earlier to try and get some ski traffic, but interesting move - fingers crossed for its success and more new routes.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2009, 12:47
Replies: 2,599
Views: 507,138
Posted By arfortune

I agree with Mr Gittins - Thanks Planenut, it is...

I agree with Mr Gittins - Thanks Planenut, it is appreciated.

Perhaps somepeople on here should learn some manners and netiquette. Mistakes do happen - it's not the end of the world.
Alex
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st May 2009, 12:47
Replies: 2,747
Views: 826,201
Posted By arfortune

Virgin have been flying cruise charters to SJU...

Virgin have been flying cruise charters to SJU for the past few years so have the experience of operating from there.

In terms of BA - could it also be something to do with AA? They have (or at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2009, 15:06
Replies: 2,599
Views: 507,138
Posted By arfortune

Terminal Revamp

In the link above there's a sletch to a new terminal design - if true - v nice but we'll wait and see


Artist's Sketch Of Cardiff International Airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2008, 11:45
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,045,189
Posted By arfortune

Not quite!

It's looking good but whilst the planners are minded to approve, they haven't rubber stamped the decision as it's subject to negotiation on section 106 (i.e. what improvements they can get the...
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