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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 13:50
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

It's a highly inefficient way of adding capacity...

It's a highly inefficient way of adding capacity though, and nothing more than a short term solution. If Aer Lingus genuinely wanted their BHD base to work, they would have leased in an additional...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 13:17
Replies: 696
Views: 296,682
Posted By A320.b744

The most cost effective and ultimately the only...

The most cost effective and ultimately the only long term solution for the region would be to invest heavily in the region's rail and road links. If travel times to BFS were reduced, then there would...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 12:04
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

If that's the case then I don't think Aer Lingus...

If that's the case then I don't think Aer Lingus will make it until the end of the decade at BHD, never mind reach their 10th anniversary! Surely there is no economic case for operating such a small...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 11:23
Replies: 794
Views: 600,624
Posted By A320.b744

It looks like Flybe are using the Q400 currently...

It looks like Flybe are using the Q400 currently used for ABZ-LCY to increase capacity on their BHD-LCY route, which is receiving x12 weekly additional flights (x2 daily Mon-Fri & x1 daily Sat/Sun)...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 11:20
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

Does anyone know if Aer Lingus are planning on...

Does anyone know if Aer Lingus are planning on using ASL Ireland for the foreseeable future for their BHD sun routes, or is this just a capacity issue for 2018?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 10:30
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Realistically the island needs three airports -...

Realistically the island needs three airports - BFS, DUB and either ORK/SNN. The island is simply too big to have just one airport, and poor road infrastructure (particularly in the west of the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 07:29
Replies: 696
Views: 296,682
Posted By A320.b744

Ryanair operated LDY-FAO with an average load...

Ryanair operated LDY-FAO with an average load factor of 71% 2010-16, with it ranging from as high as 78% in 2013 to as low as 67% in 2010. Those aren't great loads on a route to one of Europe's most...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2018, 16:38
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Given that the final deal Stormont gave to United...

Given that the final deal Stormont gave to United was rejected by the EU on grounds of state aid, wouldn't that mean that United (or indeed another airline) could be given that same deal once we...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2018, 15:29
Replies: 696
Views: 296,682
Posted By A320.b744

LDY management clearly haven't looked at their...

LDY management clearly haven't looked at their own figures! Airlines are offering 236,338 seats in 2018. Passenger numbers for January and February 2018 show that 9,416 seats have already not been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 20:12
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,227,708
Posted By A320.b744

Qatar Airways began DOH-EDI in May 2014, whereas...

Qatar Airways began DOH-EDI in May 2014, whereas Etihad Airways commenced AUH-EDI in June 2015.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 17:45
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

I would recommend that you read my previous post,...

I would recommend that you read my previous post, which shows that the ‘BFS/BHD handle more passengers than NCL’ argument is simply pointless and misleading.

If Northern Ireland was connected to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 13:30
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

I didn't say that other Air France/KLM airlines...

I didn't say that other Air France/KLM airlines would commence operations from Belfast. I said that if other Air France/KLM airlines were to fly to Belfast, they would operate from the same airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 13:09
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

If KLM move to BFS then we would expect any other...

If KLM move to BFS then we would expect any other potential Air France/KLM Group routes and airlines to be operated from BFS as well. That would include Air France, Joon, Transavia and Transavia...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 10:49
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Several key points need to be made; Yes,...

Several key points need to be made;

Yes, when looking at the raw figures, BFS/BHD is much larger than NCL (7,422,922 vs 5,650,716 in 2007; 8,396,404 vs 5,300,274 in 2017). However, in 2007 (the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 07:59
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Another important point to note is that when...

Another important point to note is that when Emirates commenced DXB-NCL in 2007, they did so using the A332 (237 seats). It took five years for Emirates to generate enough demand to be able to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 22:56
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Back in 2015, 2016 and 2017 KLM have stated that...

Back in 2015, 2016 and 2017 KLM have stated that as well as extending BHD-AMS to two/three times daily, they were also looking at starting more routes from Belfast with other Air France/KLM airlines...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 22:09
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

At the time Willie Walsh said that Vueling's...

At the time Willie Walsh said that Vueling's BCN-BHD route failed because of a lack of brand awareness in Northern Ireland. As you say that is due, in part at least, to the failings of BHD's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 21:52
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

I can assure you that if KLM are indeed...

I can assure you that if KLM are indeed relocating to BFS, then BFS management will want to make a huge PR stunt out of it. There's no way that BFS would leak any information before the official...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 17:37
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

BHD-AMS is still bookable after 27th October...

BHD-AMS is still bookable after 27th October because officially, KLM are still operating from BHD in W18/19. There hasn't yet been an announcement from either KLM or BFS, so why would KLM change...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 16:43
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

The main problem with BHD is the late night...

The main problem with BHD is the late night arrival required to facilitate an early morning departure. KLM's final wave of European departures are between 21:00-22:30. If KLM were to depart AMS for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 16:11
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

KLM do have a night-stop at DUB, as well as 13...

KLM do have a night-stop at DUB, as well as 13 other airports in the UK/Ireland (i.e. all airports that have an early morning KLM departure)

KL939 AMS-DUB arrives in DUB at 22:15. That aircraft...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 12:45
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

According to an article from 2016 (I believe it...

According to an article from 2016 (I believe it was on anna.aero), only about 1/3 of BA passengers on BHD-LHR are connecting passengers, and I imagine there are even fewer connecting with EI. Back in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 11:18
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

KLM has 3 main waves of European arrivals (2...

KLM has 3 main waves of European arrivals (2 morning, 1 evening), as well as a more spread out fourth wave in the afternoon.

The most popular wave for UK/Ireland flights arriving into AMS is the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 21:29
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

KLM use the E175 Monday-Saturday, and the E190 on...

KLM use the E175 Monday-Saturday, and the E190 on Sundays. Sometimes there's an extra E190 or two mid week.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 19:39
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Now that would certainly be a 'big' announcement!...

Now that would certainly be a 'big' announcement! BFS management would be jumping with glee.

Are you certain it's going to happen though? Surely both Belfast airports and KLM would be very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 19:26
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

Have you heard of plans for IAG to a) move to...

Have you heard of plans for IAG to a) move to BFS, b) axe Belfast altogether, or c) is this pure speculation?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 11:46
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

I wouldn't want to get everyone's hopes up. After...

I wouldn't want to get everyone's hopes up. After all, 4-5 years ago we had several 'imminent' announcements for new routes with Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish, with these routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 04:20
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

Any idea of a timeframe? There's apparently been...

Any idea of a timeframe? There's apparently been a 'big' announcement on the way for at least the last 3 months according to posters on here!

I've heard a few rumours - nothing concrete - but if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 23:56
Replies: 1,495
Views: 554,881
Posted By A320.b744

Have you seen the passenger figures? In 2017, KLM...

Have you seen the passenger figures? In 2017, KLM had a load factor of just 59% on their AMS-MME route. Here are the annual load factors for KLM's other UK routes where it has a monopoly;

AMS-ABZ:...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 18:31
Replies: 696
Views: 296,682
Posted By A320.b744

For the load factor to be the same as last year,...

For the load factor to be the same as last year, it would have required a quarter of flights to GLA to have been cancelled in February. That could have been the case - I don't have the cancelation...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 18:17
Replies: 1,495
Views: 554,881
Posted By A320.b744

Would you rather he did nothing and let KLM axe...

Would you rather he did nothing and let KLM axe the route? The Mayor is creating a dialogue to ensure that the airport and local economy don't suffer.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 15:54
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,129
Posted By A320.b744

The Brussels Airlines experiment wasn’t to prove...

The Brussels Airlines experiment wasn’t to prove that one airport suits better over the other, it was to prove whether or not Belfast would be able to sustain a Lufthansa Group service. LH Group’s...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 14:28
Replies: 696
Views: 296,682
Posted By A320.b744

Load factors are down on both GLA and LPL,...

Load factors are down on both GLA and LPL, despite a reduction in flights. This doesn't bode well for the future of LDY-LPL, and if LDY-EDI performs worse than LDY-GLA, I can see Ryanair axing that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 01:52
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

My apologies; evidently I used the timings for...

My apologies; evidently I used the timings for Paphos twice.

Given that all of the gaps are on Wednesdays, that means we're likely to see 2 or 3 new routes, depending on sector length.

Based on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 00:49
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,122,831
Posted By A320.b744

The schedule for S19 has gaps for 2 additional...

The schedule for S19 has gaps for 2 additional weekly flights - Wednesday afternoon (B733) and Friday afternoon (B738) - so there may yet be a new route announcement in the coming weeks.

A couple...
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