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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2024, 12:52
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Yes the aversion to contact gate provision is a...

Yes the aversion to contact gate provision is a Manchester favourite whereby they either don't work, get partially or wholly dismantled, or as you say taken out of the design completely - something...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Dec 2023, 17:04
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

It looks an extravagant waste? Just when was the...

It looks an extravagant waste? Just when was the last time MAG were actually ahead of the demand curve in infrastructure provision at Manchester?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2023, 08:46
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Extensive holding due to single runway in use....

Extensive holding due to single runway in use. e.g. SIA51 holding for 35 minutes from 0855 due to the change at 0900 to using only 23R. Why not use the southern runway? The change to 0630-1100 only...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Aug 2023, 11:30
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

I'm sure this is true but it doesn't help when...

I'm sure this is true but it doesn't help when Manchester, the North of England's main airport gives them such an open goal. If the facility were something to be proud of they would have nothing to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Oct 2022, 18:42
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Shameful. The City of Manchester should order its...

Shameful. The City of Manchester should order its name be removed from the airport then just flog it to the highest bidder.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2022, 21:39
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Well then change it so that it DOES fall within...

Well then change it so that it DOES fall within your remit Mr. Mayor.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Mar 2022, 12:01
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

At what point do elected representatives say...

At what point do elected representatives say enough is enough? In response to a complaint I had a letter from Sir Richard Leese many years ago and he commented that some of the processes at the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2022, 21:43
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

The immediate and aggressive assault on the...

The immediate and aggressive assault on the passenger's wallet is a UK speciality and not in my experience mirrored around Europe, despite prevalence of the 'low cost' carriers there too. The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2022, 10:06
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

That would hopefully force the issue Some...

That would hopefully force the issue


Some bed time reading for the councillors

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.manchesterairport.co.uk
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2022, 14:23
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Exactly. At the moment we have money grabbing...

Exactly. At the moment we have money grabbing councils with no accountability and privateers pick pocketing passengers and destroying any aspect of a quality airport experience.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2022, 14:15
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

I would say either of the two options above would...

I would say either of the two options above would be better than the present set up, but would prefer direct public control, by a body wholly owned and accountable to the city or city region, even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2022, 20:14
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

I was thinking more about disbanding MAG. The...

I was thinking more about disbanding MAG. The city is still the owner, yet it just takes the dividends. More public accountability is required. I suggest members' mug shots all around the airport to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2022, 19:42
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Does Burnham ever take any interest in this?...

Does Burnham ever take any interest in this? Certainly not good for the city's reputation.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2022, 20:31
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Built to a budget sounds ominous. How can bits...

Built to a budget sounds ominous. How can bits falling off air bridges and ground electrical power failures be "teething problems"? The original T2 was really impressive in 1992 and definitely not a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2021, 18:47
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,258,082
Posted By dave59

Why are none of the new A gates at Terminal 2 not...

Why are none of the new A gates at Terminal 2 not 380 compatible? Pier 3 could be years away. They converted the 1960's pre-fab hospital building for EK so what's the big problem with one of the new...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2020, 18:30
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,375,793
Posted By dave59

At 1908 arrival info on MAN web site showed BG007...

At 1908 arrival info on MAN web site showed BG007 as "due at 1841" when the flight had diverted and was actually on the ground at LHR. Are these feeds not permanently linked to reality? FR24 was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2020, 20:19
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,375,793
Posted By dave59

So there will be delays then. Fuel wasted and...

So there will be delays then. Fuel wasted and time wasted. When traffic demands? How fast is the response when traffic builds up?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2019, 21:05
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,375,793
Posted By dave59

How can Malta be in there with the worst? In my...

How can Malta be in there with the worst? In my experience it is spotlessly clean, has very efficient and friendly security and a good range of shops and food outlets. There are delays at passport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2019, 11:57
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,375,793
Posted By dave59

forum

Where have all the regular contributors to this forum gone? Very few posts these days. Skyscrapercity seems to be equally thin compared to a few months ago.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2016, 18:30
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

The crumbling road network around the airport and...

The crumbling road network around the airport and constantly out of service equipment within the terminals are examples of an ingrained inward-looking parochial culture which fails to emulate...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2016, 08:13
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

[QUOTE][/I think there has been a change in...

[QUOTE][/I think there has been a change in mindsets at MAG compared to management of yesteryear.QUOTE]

Surely the council mentality is still alive and well but there is perhaps a sign of less in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2016, 21:33
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,476
Posted By dave59

Over-capacity and frequency undermine the...

Over-capacity and frequency undermine the sustainability of existing or potential new routes from other UK airports. Previously government bi-laterals favouring BA/LHR over passenger convenience.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2016, 20:35
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,476
Posted By dave59

The regions have been (and continue to be)...

The regions have been (and continue to be) artificially constrained in favour of LHR and its incumbents. If UK government inaction and delay over LHR leads to greater focus from airlines on serving...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2016, 19:45
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Not really a downer on MAN but a longing for a...

Not really a downer on MAN but a longing for a facility to be proud of rather than the 'Tesco value' experience that I have had over the last 30 years. Works in progress and out of service equipment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2016, 09:10
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Well if they (and MAG) are so hard up let's have...

Well if they (and MAG) are so hard up let's have some provided by Transport for Greater Manchester, by way of a welcome to the city/region.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2016, 09:04
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

It might not be much of a problem but the general...

It might not be much of a problem but the general preference is to arrive at the 'front door' particularly from a large a/c or long haul. Generally the more contact gates the better but MAG has other...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2016, 19:04
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

busses? State of the art new terminal or what?

busses? State of the art new terminal or what?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2016, 20:19
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Why only three fingers? More contact gates are...

Why only three fingers? More contact gates are needed rather than remote parking. I agree landside improvements look good but airside looks underwhelming.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Dec 2015, 20:53
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Indeed. Some superb spin from Holland-Kaye and...

Indeed. Some superb spin from Holland-Kaye and Wingate on the news channels tonight in that both emphasized their expansion plans as for the good of the country rather than SE England. The sad thing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2015, 22:22
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Disagree. Discussions about airport operations...

Disagree. Discussions about airport operations are just as interesting as new route news which, for good reason have dominated recently.

It is that time of year and one of these days or nights...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2015, 19:43
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Do Dublin ever issue NOTAMS regarding this?

Do Dublin ever issue NOTAMS regarding this?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2015, 20:12
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

Other major airports have exactly the same issues...

Other major airports have exactly the same issues surrounding the timing of infrastructure investment and do not have outmoded and decrepit terminals. In many cases truly impressive facilities are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2015, 20:19
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

So the oldest part of the airport is staying?...

So the oldest part of the airport is staying? Surely if anything is worthy of demolition it has to be pier B
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2015, 21:34
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

I agree up to a point but look at the trend here:...

I agree up to a point but look at the trend here:
Munich Airport Customer Reviews | SKYTRAX (http://www.airlinequality.com/airport-reviews/munich-airport/)

Plenty of positive reports and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2015, 20:37
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,018,744
Posted By dave59

And the consequencies for airport users, ...

And the consequencies for airport users,
Manchester Airport Customer Reviews | SKYTRAX (http://www.airlinequality.com/airport-reviews/manchester-airport/)
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