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15th Apr 2024, 16:12
Replies: 55
Views: 8,137
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Could the aeroplane shown be misleading? You are...

Could the aeroplane shown be misleading? You are of course quite right there is no point trying to follow the trodden path littered with failures, it has to be something different.
iF you want niche...
15th Apr 2024, 15:22
Replies: 55
Views: 8,137
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Would willingly do so following a study and...

Would willingly do so following a study and that's the point.Here we have someone openly saying they are doing just that and ,,,,"experts",,,, are righting them off already.
I remember a gentleman...
15th Apr 2024, 14:49
Replies: 55
Views: 8,137
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Credit where it's due at least they stress this...

Credit where it's due at least they stress this is a study of feasibility which is a lot more than most seem to do these days
Good luck to them.
15th Apr 2024, 14:07
Replies: 55
Views: 8,137
Posted By GROUNDHOG

I remember starting a regional airline back in...

I remember starting a regional airline back in 1999 with a colleague who is sadly no longer with us and a member here offering to eat his hat if ever it got off the ground.
Do hope he put ketchup on...
4th Apr 2024, 17:41
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Well put I would love to see CWL as a major...

Well put
I would love to see CWL as a major airport with a regular connection to NQY I could then fly to YVR as I do often without the trek to London. The area just can't sustain that.
3rd Apr 2024, 20:01
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

The purpose of marketing an airport is to attract...

The purpose of marketing an airport is to attract its customers. The customers of an airport are the airlines that may be attracted to use it not the passengers. It is for the airlines to attract the...
3rd Apr 2024, 17:49
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Rule number one When things are not as good as...

Rule number one
When things are not as good as we want them to be blame the management, it is always down to them, never mind the extenuating circumstances that surround the difficulties they face.
8th Mar 2024, 17:41
Replies: 834
Views: 376,903
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Probably not qualified to comment on fashion but...

Probably not qualified to comment on fashion but just enjoyed two excellent long haul flights with BA. both my wife and I commented on the new blouses some looked really smart and others like they...
6th Mar 2024, 20:09
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

How perfect that would be! Game changer to check...

How perfect that would be! Game changer to check bags at NQY and pick them up at wherever!!
6th Mar 2024, 09:37
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Cheers Simon. We have been going that way to YVR,...

Cheers Simon. We have been going that way to YVR, works well, this time though BA are much cheaper premium out of LGW than Air Canada out of DUB plus I have some companion vouchers to use! Don't want...
4th Mar 2024, 18:04
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Just costed two return seats with 23kgs each,...

Just costed two return seats with 23kgs each, NQY/LGW/NQY and it comes out about close to the fare LGW/YYZ/LGW plus there is no ability to cancel. ..... glad the route is subsidised as well.
So far...
1st Feb 2024, 09:52
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Whoo would pay for that and why South Wales? Not...

Whoo would pay for that and why South Wales? Not too save the airport surely?
31st Jan 2024, 19:50
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

One massive advantage Bristol has over Cardiff,...

One massive advantage Bristol has over Cardiff, those of us that live West of the Tamar might drive to BRS but could drive to LHR in the time it takes to get to CWL. That is a lot of potential sales.
29th Jan 2024, 20:27
Replies: 864
Views: 280,525
Posted By GROUNDHOG

I am an old man now, my commercial history with...

I am an old man now, my commercial history with Cardiff goes back over 50 years.. I don't know the market today but davidjohnson6 and cymru are spot on. Nothing will change until the local economy...
9th Jan 2024, 11:03
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Great advice thankyou

Great advice thankyou
9th Jan 2024, 10:28
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Thanks Globaliser I think it must be, we are...

Thanks Globaliser
I think it must be, we are flying LGW/UVF, seat guru etc show the last row in PE is 15 on the 777-200ER (LGW) but on the BA manage my booking site it shows the above layout last...
9th Jan 2024, 09:52
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By GROUNDHOG

BA777 (LGW) -200 PE seats

Can anyone tell me if the rear row in PE (16) fully reclines please and has a normal window.
Thanks
GH
19th Oct 2023, 10:58
Replies: 236
Views: 94,595
Posted By GROUNDHOG

With Ryanair also on the route my question would...

With Ryanair also on the route my question would be when will one of them quit
For a route that I subsidise from my taxes I can't believe how expensive NQY/LGW is. I just looked at booking two flex...
16th Oct 2023, 08:52
Replies: 236
Views: 94,595
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Will both Ryanair and Aer Lingus continue to fly...

Will both Ryanair and Aer Lingus continue to fly NQY/DUB?
14th Oct 2023, 16:00
Replies: 703
Views: 224,615
Posted By GROUNDHOG

​​​​​​A clear case of journalism at its...

​​​​​​A clear case of journalism at its frothiest, no substance there at all.
​​​​​​If I read one more time the " To make a small fortune" quote attributed to Richard Branson I will scream, that...
19th Sep 2023, 15:51
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Thanks I really do wish them well.

Thanks I really do wish them well.
19th Sep 2023, 12:13
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

I agree entirely with your sentiment, my comment...

I agree entirely with your sentiment, my comment about Newquay was based on fact I am afraid. If you want facts here are a couple.
Daughter and family sat at LGW for several hours as Eastern could...
17th Sep 2023, 10:31
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

For what it's worth I need to go to LGW from NQY...

For what it's worth I need to go to LGW from NQY in February and return but whilst I would love to have flown I just don't have the confidence in Eastern to get me there on time. Daughter spent hours...
10th Aug 2023, 08:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,854
Posted By GROUNDHOG

If you are really lucky you may even see your...

If you are really lucky you may even see your baggage again, I didn't
Transmitted AC to EI domestic a few times and always smooth, it can take longer than you would expect though
will be doing AC...
8th Aug 2023, 06:41
Replies: 703
Views: 224,615
Posted By GROUNDHOG

I recall years ago the experts here saying an...

I recall years ago the experts here saying an airline start up I was involved in would never happen,one member offering to eat his hat.
it did happen.
Really enjoyed the Global saga if nothing else...
18th Mar 2023, 07:36
Replies: 361
Views: 172,646
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Had a long delay last week LGW/NQY not eligible...

Had a long delay last week LGW/NQY not eligible for compensation due weather and the aircraft not being rated to fly in those conditions.Others were flying so was this just an excuse for problems....
11th Feb 2023, 10:12
Replies: 236
Views: 94,595
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Anyone likely to take on LHR again, BA did it...

Anyone likely to take on LHR again, BA did it last summer from memory.
19th Jan 2023, 18:52
Replies: 70
Views: 16,239
Posted By GROUNDHOG

[QUOTE=Letsflycwl;11369057]When Air Wales...

[QUOTE=Letsflycwl;11369057]When Air Wales operated through Swansea prior to them moving to Cardiff

At the risk of being pedantic Air Wales version 2 started operational life in Cardiff instead of...
14th Nov 2022, 08:46
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Thanks for the help Hartington, much appreciated.

Thanks for the help Hartington, much appreciated.
10th Nov 2022, 19:00
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Thanks for the replies much appreciated. The...

Thanks for the replies much appreciated.
The booking was made online direct with AC from the UK, routing DUB/YVR/YCD. Whilst outbound leg in flight from DUB to YVR we received a text saying the...
9th Nov 2022, 09:06
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By GROUNDHOG

AC Dispute resolution advice

I have a dispute with Air Canada over a cancelled flight, Three months ago they offered a voucher in compensation which I advised I did not find acceptable, I have contacted them every month since...
19th Jul 2022, 18:42
Replies: 40
Views: 4,563
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Thumbs up But a voice did appear from the East, Swindon...

But a voice did appear from the East, Swindon actually and he did say "Fear not you are inconvenienced I shall cross your palm with gold to compensate your suffering, we do this NATIONWIDE so how...
15th Jul 2022, 18:14
Replies: 29
Views: 3,862
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Flown three long haul sectors on the 787 in last...

Flown three long haul sectors on the 787 in last couple of weeks, for no rational reason I am an Airbus fan but really found the 787 extremely comfortable and had no fears of flying on it any more...
14th Jul 2022, 12:43
Replies: 40
Views: 4,563
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Cheers Rog747, once again a constructive and...

Cheers Rog747, once again a constructive and helpful reply. Not holding my breath but you never know, Air Canada are notorious for not paying up but I have three other options if I get nowhere with...
12th Jul 2022, 14:56
Replies: 40
Views: 4,563
Posted By GROUNDHOG

Just out of interest are unclaimed bags sold off...

Just out of interest are unclaimed bags sold off or just destroyed, on top of the bag inside is a big sign with our e mail, phone number and reward offer so maybe somewhen in the future.....!
If...
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