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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2019, 19:15
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Forgive me if I’ve missed this (amongst the...

Forgive me if I’ve missed this (amongst the threads on cancellations) but it appears Ryanair have canned Girona as it was usually loaded by now for the past couple of summers. Also, Jet2 have changed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2019, 05:05
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

As a data point 2Para, home to lounge 18 minutes....

As a data point 2Para, home to lounge 18 minutes. Drop off zone at BHD to lounge in 7 minutes.

No delays anywhere, straight onto a belt with my trays as soon as I arrived. Peak time on a Monday...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2019, 16:08
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Like most roads around Belfast, the Sydenham...

Like most roads around Belfast, the Sydenham bypass is easy at 0530, at least it has been most weeks this year on a Monday or Tuesday morning.

I’m not so agreeable that the stairs is a loco thing....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2019, 11:25
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Blackfriar To set some context my...

Blackfriar

To set some context my experiences of BFS are leaving ~6-7AM during the morning rush, leaving ~5-6PM during evening rush and generally arriving home mid-late evening. In that context I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2019, 20:15
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

LCC’s are far more susceptible to taking...

LCC’s are far more susceptible to taking incentives to operate from sub-par locations than full service carriers who offer more than one class LCC service.

LHR is not a LCC airport, BFS is. Until...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2019, 13:59
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

It is a small sample size but realistically how...

It is a small sample size but realistically how many people actually disagree with the sentiment?

Earlier this summer I spent two months commuting BFS-BRS. Since then BHD-LHR (T5). In both cases I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2019, 17:14
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Its so common recently that it doesn’t even...

Its so common recently that it doesn’t even surprise me to hear about more. I am moved to a level of discomfort now that I’ll go out of my way to avoid them.

Exclude the safety aspect, if I’m...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jul 2019, 06:27
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

This sounds interesting! I’m already booked to...

This sounds interesting! I’m already booked to use the new RAK service for a break in February. JTR in the winter could be cool, summer is totally mobbed and not overly enjoyable.

Just one point...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2019, 18:02
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

So, it’s all gone quiet on the disaster security...

So, it’s all gone quiet on the disaster security stories.

To that end, after all my bitching when it was bad, I’ve got to say good job (mostly) on fixing the issues. Last two Tuesdays I’ve been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2019, 06:20
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Attached; adjective. joined, fastened, or...

Attached; adjective. joined, fastened, or connected to something.

I saw it with my own eyes. There were straps around the fuselage holiding it in place therefore the use of the word attached.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2019, 08:30
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Does anyone know the state of G-EZWC following...

Does anyone know the state of G-EZWC following the tug incident? Was through yesterday and noted a protective cover/tent type thing attached to the fuselage ahead of the engine on the side of impact....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2019, 08:54
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

i was in around 2 months ago and heard staff at...

i was in around 2 months ago and heard staff at the door charge £27.50 for a walk in. They were also going to charge me the same for my guest if I didn’t use the guest rate available with my lounge...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2019, 08:05
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Noted with interest that Qatar Airways announced...

Noted with interest that Qatar Airways announced 7 new routes yesterday. One of which, Davao in the Phillipines is only once a week (will increase to 3 per week) due to aircraft shortages.

I’m...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2019, 19:51
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I’ll go on the side of absolutely nothing to do...

I’ll go on the side of absolutely nothing to do with Brexit.

More likely to be acting on their threat to withdraw services and jobs from Warsaw if the Government owned company (who own both Modlin...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2019, 20:22
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

So....to bring it back onto the topic of...

So....to bring it back onto the topic of aviation. What are the major improvements on the way that would entice a full service airline to use BFS for
other Mickey Mouse shuttles?

Security is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2018, 19:47
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Why do you think they would fly to Barcelona?...

Why do you think they would fly to Barcelona? They already serve Girona from Belfast and it is marketed as Barcelona.

Palma would likely be a blood bath. Between easyJet, Jet2, Thomas Cook and TUI...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2018, 10:28
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

This ^ Not to drag this on but I’ve just...

This ^

Not to drag this on but I’ve just passed through Orlando this weekend. The TSA agents, “Passports and cell phones in you hand luggage or pockets. We only need to see electronics bigger than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2018, 22:53
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Exactly the same for me. Just because I travel...

Exactly the same for me. Just because I travel regularly doesn’t mean I know every in an out of what goes on. I follow exactly what I am told to do and I have NEVER, even at BFS been told to put my...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2018, 02:39
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I can’t remember a time that I personally have...

I can’t remember a time that I personally have been asked to remove my phone from my coat pocket. I am also a seasoned traveller.

”Any iPads or laptops in your bag?” is all I’ve ever been asked....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2018, 16:20
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

+1. If the article is true and they choose not to...

+1. If the article is true and they choose not to tell the customers, that is poor form. If true, this summer is going from bad to worse on the operational side of the house.

Edit: This seems to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Aug 2018, 16:25
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I’m glad to hear the MD has made changes and has...

I’m glad to hear the MD has made changes and has been working to try fix things. I guess my perceptions are based on what I see when I travel through and I haven’t witnessed any improvement.

The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2018, 20:57
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Not to labour the point because I guess we aren’t...

Not to labour the point because I guess we aren’t going to agree. However, at the times I travel through Aldergrove, I would estimate upwards of 80% of those in the priorty queue are suited or smart...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2018, 20:24
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

No competive crap in my statement SecondDog....

No competive crap in my statement SecondDog. Simple fact. My username was created in jest a number of years ago when bashing the other airport was rife on this forum.

I would contend that it is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2018, 06:50
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Meanwhile at City airport where the majority of...

Meanwhile at City airport where the majority of my business travel has moved to, a new security search area is open, staff are pleasent and right in the middle of peak morning rush you can clear...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2018, 22:37
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

^^^ That drives me close to insanity and is a...

^^^ That drives me close to insanity and is a very fair point.

....and those who don’t clear off from after the body scanners while they re-dress.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2018, 17:39
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Fast Track Security

For anyone interested, below is direct from the airport regarding the up front or on the day purchase on Fast Track security at the moment.

“we can advise that the option to purchase Priority...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2018, 21:53
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

🤦 Exactly what I didn’t wish to hear

🤦 Exactly what I didn’t wish to hear
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2018, 16:13
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Social media reports suggest there was another...

Social media reports suggest there was another morning of security delays today.

I’ll take it with a pinch of salt unless someone can confirm it happened again? The inconsistency of the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2018, 17:49
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I was told that Fast Track machines were turned...

I was told that Fast Track machines were turned off on Tuesday morning because it was too busy. Might be worth checking if that is happening and purchase in advance if it is.

Someone I know almost...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2018, 22:26
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

If I’m not mistaken, Air Italy are wet leasing...

If I’m not mistaken, Air Italy are wet leasing A320’s from Qatar Airways at the minute. Thats a bit of a step up in comfort!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2018, 22:22
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I went through Dublin T2 at 0530 last Friday...

I went through Dublin T2 at 0530 last Friday morning, it was painless except for the idiot ahead who thought the rules didn’t apply to him. Expectations set by a board before entering search area...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2018, 17:05
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

Totally agree. Staff attrition is a costly...

Totally agree. Staff attrition is a costly business and if it means people need to be treated better, that must happen otherwise bad things happen.

I do somewhat agree that it is playing with fire...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2018, 14:27
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

I understand that things go wrong but it must...

I understand that things go wrong but it must have been planned on a shoestring if, as you say, a few people failed to turn up and it caused a mess.

There is also a bigger picture here. How much...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2018, 17:59
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

There is an argument that should also have been...

There is an argument that should also have been planned for. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise if all flights were full.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2018, 16:26
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,912
Posted By EGAC is Better

It is regularly a shambles to be frank. The last...

It is regularly a shambles to be frank. The last few weeks, even the priorty queue has been back at the barcode scanner at the times I’ve been through.

From the BBC article:
”Earlier this week,...
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