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26th Nov 2020, 12:38
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Posted By TOM100

Wherever the money is coming from CWL needs some...

Wherever the money is coming from CWL needs some good news about routes. I said on another forum CWL was looking like a Teeside and was shot down - even Teeside is getting some good news
now ! I...
13th Nov 2020, 08:05
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Posted By TOM100

Answer on Jet2 approach: ...

Answer on Jet2 approach:


https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/392615/jet2-boss-takes-swipe-at-rivals-withholding-hotel-payments
12th Nov 2020, 16:53
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Posted By TOM100

I know not directly related to CWL but I think...

I know not directly related to CWL but I think adds to the whole ‘success and growth of Jet2/H’ - this is an appalling way to treat suppliers - many of whom will be small family businesses and I...
11th Nov 2020, 07:53
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Posted By TOM100

PDX - agree. Worst case though is they drive...

PDX - agree. Worst case though is they drive incremental growth for BRS from their catchment and BHX/CWL - we know how easily the people from South Wales will cross the bridge for a good deal or for...
11th Nov 2020, 07:25
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Posted By TOM100

I think Jet2 will do very well - TUI have really...

I think Jet2 will do very well - TUI have really not covered themselves in glory with their customer service and handling of refunds during this crisis (take a look at TUI Vs Jet2Holidays Trustpilot...
11th Nov 2020, 03:23
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Posted By TOM100

https://ukaviation.news/jet2-preparing-to-launch-b...

https://ukaviation.news/jet2-preparing-to-launch-base-at-bristol-airport/
10th Nov 2020, 19:31
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Posted By TOM100

I believe CWL (2002) opened as a base before MME...

I believe CWL (2002) opened as a base before MME (2003). I know WW broke their contract with MME but not sure it had anything to do with CWL.

LCCs can make money at CWL in the summer months but...
27th Sep 2020, 16:20
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Posted By TOM100

Yeah I guess pax to return but from tomorrow the...

Yeah I guess pax to return but from tomorrow the Vale of Glamorgan is locked down too 😂
27th Sep 2020, 15:56
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Posted By TOM100

Are TUI still going to operate with Cardiff and...

Are TUI still going to operate with Cardiff and surrounding boroughs locked down ?
22nd Sep 2020, 04:34
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Posted By TOM100

It’s curious that VY are still operating with...

It’s curious that VY are still operating with such low loads....
21st Sep 2020, 13:51
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Posted By TOM100

Grim CAA numbers.....

Grim CAA numbers.....
16th Sep 2020, 12:40
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Posted By TOM100

I missed this - I am quite happy in my own...

I missed this - I am quite happy in my own aviation job ! Not sure there are too many (except maybe Spencer) who would relish this role at the moment. Something at the airport in terms of costs has...
16th Sep 2020, 04:38
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Posted By TOM100

Caardiff - out of interest (I honestly don’t know...

Caardiff - out of interest (I honestly don’t know the answer) if in the Flybe day I were to purchase, say EDICWLVCE ticket - would I have been able to thru check myself and bags ? I assume I would...
14th Sep 2020, 18:19
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Posted By TOM100

The scrum now is to get to border control to show...

The scrum now is to get to border control to show and get your PLF form checked without standing in a long queue lol 😂
14th Sep 2020, 15:21
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Posted By TOM100

I understand they must be trying to keep staffing...

I understand they must be trying to keep staffing low but they really don’t have daily ongoing maintenance and ppm that they can’t factor in changing lightbulbs ? I love the blind faith on these...
14th Sep 2020, 13:08
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Posted By TOM100

Incredible that CWL saw the largest YOY drop in...

Incredible that CWL saw the largest YOY drop in pax numbers of any UK airport in July. They cannot sustain an operation of their current size and cost levels on these kind of pax numbers.

You have...
26th Aug 2020, 16:22
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Posted By TOM100

No idea what that means.....having worked at BA...

No idea what that means.....having worked at BA for years (relatively recently) my views are not mere conjecture.
26th Aug 2020, 14:13
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Posted By TOM100

Whatever - they don’t want it. Am pretty sure...

Whatever - they don’t want it. Am pretty sure they really see VS as an irrelevance at this stage. VS looks a basket case. Would they really want HMG saying you can’t do this or that (as a condition)...
26th Aug 2020, 13:32
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Posted By TOM100

CWL really doesn’t need to get more entangled...

CWL really doesn’t need to get more entangled with the WG - everything they touch is a disaster and state ownership is just another shackle around their business (what’s left of it). Why do you think...
21st Aug 2020, 08:19
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Posted By TOM100

What ? So it’s too difficult let’s not even...

What ? So it’s too difficult let’s not even investigate. Neighbours didn’t like T5, LTN expansion or BRS new terminal - all were able to overcome objections in arguably much more sensitive areas. As...
21st Aug 2020, 04:36
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Posted By TOM100

There is a lot of space at the southern end of...

There is a lot of space at the southern end of the disused runway for Caerdav and eCube - if indeed their operations are viable.
...
20th Aug 2020, 18:36
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Posted By TOM100

it’s in Castellon. I believe this is where BA’s...

it’s in Castellon. I believe this is where BA’s recently (this week) retired 744 G-CIVD went to meet it’s fate.....

https://ecube.aero/latest/high-demand-opening-phase-spanish-operations/
20th Aug 2020, 11:10
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Posted By TOM100

Macdo has summed it up and given food for...

Macdo has summed it up and given food for thought. The WG aviation strategy (if they have one) should consolidate around one site if they are intent and truly see value in a national airport. Sell of...
19th Aug 2020, 16:16
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Posted By TOM100

Agreed, but CWL has one of the largest MRO...

Agreed, but CWL has one of the largest MRO facilities in the UK (BAMC), is the capital city of Wales, has a larger catchment area etc - so what are these businesses doing and achieving that CWL seems...
19th Aug 2020, 16:05
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Posted By TOM100

O i think my views are clear - I am not...

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i think my views are clear - I am not hiding them - if you find my views boring and repetitive then jut don’t bother replying (I don’t ask you to). I could say the same of sycophancy and lack of...
19th Aug 2020, 15:06
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Posted By TOM100

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Ummm - the WG stepped in as it couldn’t make money and nobody else was interested. Being run by the same people now. Remind me why was no commercial operator interested ? Hence why Albertis were more...
19th Aug 2020, 14:36
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Posted By TOM100

I’ll let you know. I care passionately about this...

I’ll let you know. I care passionately about this airport but feel strongly it is being mis-managed. I want it to thrive and prosper but to attract new owners and investment (eventually after all...
18th Aug 2020, 17:23
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Posted By TOM100

Great words Spencer - please tell us what these...

Great words Spencer - please tell us what these cost controls are (and I hope significant reductions too) now and beyond the end of the job retention scheme and how much £ they amount to on an...
18th Aug 2020, 05:16
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Posted By TOM100

Unfortunately, some posters on here seem to miss...

Unfortunately, some posters on here seem to miss the fundamental point I am trying to make. For a business to be successful it has to grown in a controlled way. If it is not growing and revenue is...
17th Aug 2020, 19:46
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Posted By TOM100

PIK has less going for it in terms of location...

PIK has less going for it in terms of location and airlines but seem to be heading in the right direction (pre-Covid). Note CEO cites cost focus and driving operational efficiencies. Take note CWL...
14th Aug 2020, 16:32
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Posted By TOM100

MA9 - this is exactly my point. I feel for the...

MA9 - this is exactly my point. I feel for the airport - they couldn’t control Flybe, obvs they can’t control Covid but I do want to see them address their costs to take account of the new commercial...
13th Aug 2020, 15:02
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Posted By TOM100

i would love to see the commentators on here run...

i would love to see the commentators on here run their own business with their own money. This is just a planesotters wet dream involved here. Again, not really any point in commentating -l let’s...
13th Aug 2020, 12:34
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Posted By TOM100

i believe they are but those operations are...

i believe they are but those operations are chickenfeed in the scheme of things and there hasn’t been a regular pax operation at Valley for months.....I get other airports are in a similar position...
13th Aug 2020, 09:29
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Posted By TOM100

i don’t fully agree with that last statement -...

i don’t fully agree with that last statement - the airport is fully in charge of a large chunk of their operating expenses and commercial activities. That’s like saying my local shop can do nothing...
13th Aug 2020, 07:54
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Posted By TOM100

I think the last few months have demonstrated...

I think the last few months have demonstrated what is on sale and what actually flies can be quite different. TUI are still selling Spain, Canaries and Balearics for the end of this month - will they...
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