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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2014, 12:58
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,713,418
Posted By Airlift21

Swissport are blaming their recent problems on...

Swissport are blaming their recent problems on the fact that too many aircraft landed between 11pm and 1am. Utterly clueless!

Stating the obvious.... LGW is a busy airport running with a busy...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jul 2014, 12:24
Replies: 1,388
Views: 241,310
Posted By Airlift21

I can't believe time and tax payers money are...

I can't believe time and tax payers money are still being wasted on the feasibility of an estuary airport. It's absolutely ridiculous.

People say our airports, especially Heathrow are a disgrace...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2014, 12:15
Replies: 2,117
Views: 617,381
Posted By Airlift21

I don't often agree with your comments PF, but...

I don't often agree with your comments PF, but I'm most certainly agreeing with you on this point. However, legally Ms Gloag can do what she wants with Manston. She probably bought it with every...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2014, 11:56
Replies: 1,158
Views: 460,466
Posted By Airlift21

I think he means less powerful engines, as...

I think he means less powerful engines, as opposed to poorer ones. At least I hope so anyway. I wouldn't be too confident climbing on a plane with poor engines. The more welly you've got, the more...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2014, 11:58
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,330
Posted By Airlift21

You can offer airlines all the incentives you...

You can offer airlines all the incentives you want, but if they can't fill the aircraft with their desired yields, it won't make the slightest difference. Airlines would have to be convinced that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jun 2014, 19:37
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

You're right, they're not and I don't think this...

You're right, they're not and I don't think this is the first time they've said it.



Totally agree. Also, a lot can happen in 10 years. In fact, it was 11 years ago when everyone thought it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jun 2014, 16:44
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

EasyJet today confirmed it would move to Heathrow...

EasyJet today confirmed it would move to Heathrow if it got a third runway. Says it all really. Gatwick's biggest airline giving the airport a thumbs down. Makes me think that their prior commitment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2014, 01:31
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

T.B I just tried to book a dummy flight from...

T.B
I just tried to book a dummy flight from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale for Oct 2014 and it worked fine.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2014, 12:44
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

DJ6

Probably correct DJ6. I don't have the figures to hand, but I'd probably guess the increase on Flybe's pax figures by U2 to be about the 60k mark. Overall there's a recorded increase of about 400k...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2014, 22:51
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

This March there were 2.71 million pax compared...

This March there were 2.71 million pax compared to 2.58 million in March 2013. Easter fell in March last year as opposed to April 2014 and they recorded a 5.1% increase on top of that, so both months...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2014, 20:25
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

I see that LGW has recorded over 36 million pax...

I see that LGW has recorded over 36 million pax on the moving annual total May '13 - April '14 and a 15% increase this month compared to April last year. Obviously we have to take into account the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2014, 12:15
Replies: 4,715
Views: 3,524,877
Posted By Airlift21

According to your chart, the Pound was much...

According to your chart, the Pound was much stronger in 2007, hence you'd have more Euros to spend when you're in Alicante. There was a mini peak in mid 2012, but it's dropped off again.The Pound is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2014, 09:22
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

More cost effective? I thought LGW put a price...

More cost effective? I thought LGW put a price tag of approx GBP 8 billion on a new runway. LHR's price tag is considerably more. Granted LHR is where hub capacity is needed, but to say it's more...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st May 2014, 12:48
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

Just a financial exercise? I suppose the 2...

Just a financial exercise? I suppose the 2 billion+ investment since 2010 and continuing almost until the end of the decade, is also just a financial exercise.

Using that logic, every company in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2014, 14:52
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,021
Posted By Airlift21

I saw the results of that poll the other day. Bit...

I saw the results of that poll the other day. Bit strange though, as a good proportion of the British public are pretty naffed off with the roads and railways.... and a good moan about an airport is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2014, 23:11
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,021
Posted By Airlift21

Maybe I was a little too harsh on Gatwick. I do...

Maybe I was a little too harsh on Gatwick. I do actually think that the traffic levels and passenger throughput will increase, but not necessarily in the way that Mr Wingate predicts. In a perfect...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2014, 20:37
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,021
Posted By Airlift21

Gatwick will never get a second runway. It just...

Gatwick will never get a second runway. It just doesn't make sense spending anything expanding an airport, where given the choice, most of it's airlines would rather fly from to Heathrow.

If a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2014, 12:56
Replies: 67
Views: 13,283
Posted By Airlift21

So what's this about NAX leaving Gatwick for...

So what's this about NAX leaving Gatwick for Stansted? Any substance to this rumour?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2013, 20:01
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

It's the same announcement as last year (or maybe...

It's the same announcement as last year (or maybe earlier this year), when £53m was also quoted, along with increasing the number of platforms at the station.

There's a bit of info about it all...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2013, 12:31
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

DY are currently expanding at LGW, so I can't...

DY are currently expanding at LGW, so I can't imagine them selling any slots. However, I have heard a rumour that it's a major player moving to Stansted, but no idea who. It's complete speculation at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2013, 12:25
Replies: 926
Views: 407,496
Posted By Airlift21

BALHR You use the excuse that you don't have...

BALHR

You use the excuse that you don't have much time, so when you do have some spare time, you make the most of it and post as much as possible.

I can guarantee, that most of the readers of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2012, 18:33
Replies: 926
Views: 407,496
Posted By Airlift21

There are now parts of pprune that I just don't...

There are now parts of pprune that I just don't want to read anymore. Where runways will go in the UK and other airline/airport/routes topics used to be interesting. It's not a discussion anymore....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Dec 2012, 22:35
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

Far East Long Hauls Now that Korean have...

Far East Long Hauls

Now that Korean have pulled out, anyone know if the others are on their way out and if so, when?

Sorry to sound a bit "doom & gloom", but it's just that Gatwick doesn't...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2012, 23:43
Replies: 31
Views: 5,592
Posted By Airlift21

and I think more newbies are probably...

and


I think more newbies are probably scared off by that kind of rant, than the other way around. There's no need for it whatsoever.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2012, 23:02
Replies: 1,388
Views: 241,310
Posted By Airlift21

It would take more than an elongated seaside pier...

It would take more than an elongated seaside pier to make that connect to the mainland. Oh wait, they could use ferries! :}
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2012, 22:48
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

Except Aer Lingus passengers weren't originating...

Except Aer Lingus passengers weren't originating from Scandinavia, so it's slightly different and also it looks as though they'll be feeding from those Nordic destinations.

That's if you're...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2012, 20:58
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

pamann, I do see your point with regards to...

pamann,

I do see your point with regards to Aer Lingus and that was pretty recent so it may well be a risky move, but their customer base is a little different to that of the Irish carrier. I was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2012, 20:35
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

pamann Er, why? They have to start from...

pamann

Er, why?

They have to start from somewhere and there's absolutely no reason why it can't work for them. We'll just have to wait and see.

Also, I can't think of a single reason why...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2012, 22:48
Replies: 2,747
Views: 825,878
Posted By Airlift21

I don't think anyone has actually said that this...

I don't think anyone has actually said that this is anything more than a bit of re-structuring.

Domestic routes are pretty much becoming less feasible over time anyway, mostly due to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2012, 19:47
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

PAXboy, Quote: ...

PAXboy,

Quote:
Does the government actually consult the CAA, NATS, or airlines when deciding where to locate extra runways/hubs/terminals? ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2012, 13:43
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

Pabely, In theory yes, but I think Gatwick...

Pabely,

In theory yes, but I think Gatwick will now find it difficult to even get permission for an extra stand, let alone another terminal or runway, after their recent announcement.

One...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2012, 12:47
Replies: 1,388
Views: 241,310
Posted By Airlift21

Silver, Ha Ha..... only if you stop reading...

Silver,

Ha Ha..... only if you stop reading the Daily Mail & The Guardian!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2012, 00:58
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,021
Posted By Airlift21

Nice! I think the 747 is a much better looking...

Nice! I think the 747 is a much better looking aircraft than the A380 "Slaphead" or whatever it's nickname is!

I'm not a spotter by the way, just to make that clear.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2012, 00:24
Replies: 1,388
Views: 241,310
Posted By Airlift21

I originally put this over in the Gatwick thread,...

I originally put this over in the Gatwick thread, but I think it's probably equally/more relevant here.

From yesterday's (17th 0ct) London Evening Standard editorial re: Gatwick expansion,
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2012, 23:14
Replies: 3,499
Views: 1,337,580
Posted By Airlift21

Out Of Trim, Totally agree, but the...

Out Of Trim,

Totally agree, but the government doesn't really apply logic to the argument. They are probably, hopelessly going to follow the path of least friction. Why do you think they've thrown...
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