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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Nov 2020, 11:17
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

The reason CWL got their fingers burnt by bmi...

The reason CWL got their fingers burnt by bmi baby was because the airport encouraged Flybe to compete with bmi on routes that could not sustain two carriers. The airport authority were informed if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2020, 14:36
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Let's hope so the service is a fantastic...

Let's hope so the service is a fantastic connection to the Middle East with all the interline connectivity to the Far East. Fingers crossed
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2020, 15:26
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Regrettably, my field agents inform me they are...

Regrettably, my field agents inform me they are not going to return.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2020, 14:15
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Agreed for last bag not first bag . Charter SLA's...

Agreed for last bag not first bag . Charter SLA's tend do be different to scheduled services
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2020, 14:12
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Well as an ex director of two major international...

Well as an ex director of two major international airlines responsible for airports worldwide I can assure you it is not.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2020, 13:04
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Waiting 25 minutes for your baggage at a regional...

Waiting 25 minutes for your baggage at a regional airport is not reasonable ! They are times more akin to a major hub. Those of us who have worked in this sector would know this type of performance...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2020, 14:49
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

PDX I have read your submissions for numerous...

PDX I have read your submissions for numerous years and whilst they are mostly interesting and informative it does lead me to the conclusion you are actually a senior manager with Cardiff Airport or...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2020, 14:14
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

This is about the going rate ,not outrageous...

This is about the going rate ,not outrageous particularly if you are seeking the right calibre of person.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jul 2020, 13:51
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

You just couldn't make it up from this totally...

You just couldn't make it up from this totally inept government! They are incapable of making a decision to go to the toilet if they had the brown smelly stuff running down their legs!!
No doubt it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2020, 13:47
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

People are prepared to pay a small premium to use...

People are prepared to pay a small premium to use CWL rather than trudge over the bridge and having the pleasure of getting stuck in traffic using the Brynglas Tunnel ( sorry pet hate)
I travel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2019, 11:07
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

I think you missed my point which is more choice...

I think you missed my point which is more choice and flights from CWL will hopefully mean less car journey's to and from BRS
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Sep 2019, 14:42
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Thumbs up Yes let's have less cars travelling up and down...

Yes let's have less cars travelling up and down the M4 through the Brynglas tunnel now the wonderful Welsh government has cancelled the proposed expansion ! Wales needs a vibrant Cardiff Airport to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th May 2019, 12:11
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Undoubtedly If the APD is to be devolved to Wales...

Undoubtedly If the APD is to be devolved to Wales the Welsh government would do something about it given their hard efforts and commitment to get CWL commercially viable again and rightly so. As a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2019, 13:01
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Baby left for two reasons 1/ the airport...

Baby left for two reasons
1/ the airport authority welcomed flybe with wonderful marketing open arms on routes which competed with baby thus diluting any hope of future profit.

2/ As a result...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2018, 10:52
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Thumbs up [QUOTE=PDXCWL45;10265639]Fingers crossed for...

[QUOTE=PDXCWL45;10265639]Fingers crossed for that![/QUOTE
I second that lets have the same flexibility as Mrs Krankie in Scotland
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2018, 10:46
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

This is nothing to do with state aid as I have...

This is nothing to do with state aid as I have said previously this is no different to other locations within the UK offering marketing inducements. QR have been considering the prospect for numerous...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2018, 14:34
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Thumbs up One thing is for certain the route currently will...

One thing is for certain the route currently will not even be making a contribution let alone a profit and nor is it expected. The normal measurement for route development are year 1 loss, year 2...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2018, 10:41
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Interestingly Today I spoke with senior...

Interestingly Today I spoke with senior management at Ryanair, who has responsibility for this area, He said his expectation would be to have first bag on the belt within 20 minutes of ATA . I agree...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2018, 10:31
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Thumbs up QR SERVICE

PDXCWL45 This is standard protocol for QR on a regional route they start with 5X weekly and with some degree of confidence of performance they will ratchet it up to a daily frequency. Good news...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2018, 17:00
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

PDXCWL on this occasion I flew in with Ryanair...

PDXCWL on this occasion I flew in with Ryanair not sure of stand number but it was quite a walk (for Cardiff) I would agree normally no complaints about timings etc but ironically my previous flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2018, 15:43
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Caaardiff for your information I have done plenty...

Caaardiff for your information I have done plenty of shifts loading bags in my time during industrial action at LHR I am only too aware there is certainly no magic involved. I would concur my...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2018, 12:32
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

CWL ROUTE DEVELOPMENT

I would love to see the continued success of growth at CWL but the infrastructure needs to be in place. I flew out a week ago the place was heaving with stag/hen parties making it difficult to find a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2018, 16:18
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,990
Posted By Midland Alpha9

Well said EDI the normal rule of thumb for a...

Well said EDI the normal rule of thumb for a start up route is Year 1 Loss, Year 2 Break even, Year 3 Contribution. Qatar Airways certainly have deeper pockets than some of the startups I have had...
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