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26th Apr 2024, 10:51
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Posted By DC3 Dave

We really do not know what Carlyle want at this...

We really do not know what Carlyle want at this stage other than to protect their money whatever way they see fit. I cannot see them pumping out regular upbeat predictions regarding the airport as...
30th Mar 2024, 17:09
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Agree with you, except LHR is 47 minutes from...

Agree with you, except LHR is 47 minutes from Stratford on Elizabeth line and Stratford 44 minutes (best times) from SEN. This long weekend it may take 120 minutes as Elizabeth Line closed Stratford...
29th Mar 2024, 14:25
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Posted By DC3 Dave

So the airport continues its slow recovery with...

So the airport continues its slow recovery with another step forward. The terminal is now open every day of the week. Before long we shall be able to boast that SEN is the fastest growing of all the...
22nd Mar 2024, 18:36
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Posted By DC3 Dave

One thing for sure. They will not go quietly.

One thing for sure. They will not go quietly.
21st Mar 2024, 21:16
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Once bitten twice shy possibly. Put it this way,...

Once bitten twice shy possibly. Put it this way, we will never know if EZY would have retained their base at SEN through Covid had it not been forced to go head to head with RYR. Seemed to me that...
21st Mar 2024, 14:31
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Posted By DC3 Dave

I believe it is a little more complex than that...

I believe it is a little more complex than that but of course Covid did precisely what you said.

I am glad you make the point that SEN needs to stand on its own feet, you are right again. There...
16th Mar 2024, 10:45
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Posted By DC3 Dave

I see the Navigator Pub and the Skylife Lounge...

I see the Navigator Pub and the Skylife Lounge will reopen in May (part time). I am a little surprised at this given that they are not in themselves an incentive to use the airport.

Perhaps there...
8th Mar 2024, 07:10
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Posted By DC3 Dave

You may recall it coming to light that Brady was...

You may recall it coming to light that Brady was on a potential 30 million bonus if Stobart met the top end of targets much of which was based on success at SEN. This came to light back in 2019 and...
7th Mar 2024, 14:47
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Posted By DC3 Dave

We can agree that we will never know. I would...

We can agree that we will never know. I would only add that the airport was only a part of the Stobart Group and there were events such as the ill conceived purchase of Flybe with Virgin and Cyrus...
7th Mar 2024, 14:06
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Posted By DC3 Dave

From memory Warwick Brady was appointed CEO of...

From memory Warwick Brady was appointed CEO of Stobart all the way back in 2017.
7th Mar 2024, 12:09
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Fair enough. You have convinced me. I am going to...

Fair enough. You have convinced me. I am going to write to all concerned and tell them they are all a.holes who do not have a clue what they are doing and advise them to send the wrecking ball crew...
7th Mar 2024, 08:11
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Indeed. Carlyle may already have a buyer lined up...

Indeed. Carlyle may already have a buyer lined up for all we know but if that is the case it changes little. Anyone investing will need to believe they can make a success of Southend as an airport....
6th Mar 2024, 17:07
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Posted By DC3 Dave

You say anything is possible but it would not be...

You say anything is possible but it would not be easy. They could of course allow the airport to fall into a state of disrepair and wind all operations down. The council, who actually have a huge...
6th Mar 2024, 07:55
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Posted By DC3 Dave

So it is settled. We can only hope stability...

So it is settled. We can only hope stability allows the airport to - if you will forgive me - take off once more and cease to be stuck in a persistent jam tomorrow existence.

A good time as well...
5th Mar 2024, 06:07
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Posted By DC3 Dave

An extension has been agreed to allow...

An extension has been agreed to allow negotiations to continue.
5th Mar 2024, 05:50
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Posted By DC3 Dave

An uphill struggle indeed. But can anyone tell me...

An uphill struggle indeed. But can anyone tell me if the result would have been different if the same flights at the same price had been offered at GTW, STN or LTN?
1st Mar 2024, 08:21
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Posted By DC3 Dave

How you describe it is how I remember the route...

How you describe it is how I remember the route now - it was quite a few years ago. The airport claim 6,000 a month used the service, I’m dubious about that. Loganair were planning to add the route...
29th Feb 2024, 18:15
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Posted By DC3 Dave

EDI-SEN-JER-SEN-EDI I'd love to see that.

EDI-SEN-JER-SEN-EDI

I'd love to see that.
24th Feb 2024, 07:01
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Posted By DC3 Dave

To be honest, I looked at a few flights around a...

To be honest, I looked at a few flights around a week ago and none of them had sold more than a dozen seats.

Milan no longer on airport website.

There will be no compensation. Airline has given...
22nd Feb 2024, 07:27
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Posted By DC3 Dave

My unreliable source advises me that one end of a...

My unreliable source advises me that one end of a MAGlev railway will be housed in the STN extension and will provide a shuttle service between there and SEN, the latter to become London Stansted...
19th Feb 2024, 07:58
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Posted By DC3 Dave

I would just add that, “Esken believes that a...

I would just add that, “Esken believes that a consensual outcome would be in the interests of all parties and will take all reasonable steps to facilitate such an outcome.”
16th Feb 2024, 11:08
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Posted By DC3 Dave

So today is the day Carlyle require repayment of...

So today is the day Carlyle require repayment of nearly 200 million from Esken. Any news from anywhere?
11th Feb 2024, 18:56
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Perhaps they already have a buyer lined up for...

Perhaps they already have a buyer lined up for the airport if they end up with it. Someone they would feel confident doing business with.
11th Jan 2024, 16:29
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Posted By DC3 Dave

What's-a matter you? Hey! Gotta no respect? ...

What's-a matter you? Hey! Gotta no respect?
What-a you t'ink you do, why you look-a so sad?
It's-a not so bad, it's-a nice-a place
Ah shaddap-a you face!
6th Jan 2024, 15:23
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Neither is a great deal of human activity. Not...

Neither is a great deal of human activity. Not really the point. You have to be seen to be green nowadays. Anyway, give some credit where credit is due, Southend Airport must have reduced its CO2...
6th Jan 2024, 14:33
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Let’s not forget SEN supplies 25% of its...

Let’s not forget SEN supplies 25% of its electricity requirement from its own solar farm. Gamechanger? Probably not, but given what you say regarding their stated environmental commitments, probably...
6th Jan 2024, 12:43
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Posted By DC3 Dave

It has been clear for some time now. Esken - two...

It has been clear for some time now. Esken - two Ascend. 🥴

On a slightly more serious note, On the Ascend website it makes a clear statement: Aircraft based at Gatwick and Southend. It does not...
6th Jan 2024, 08:34
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Certainly has been a lively start to the year for...

Certainly has been a lively start to the year for SEN. The Italian job and now another two aircraft to be based here.
5th Dec 2023, 16:19
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Posted By DC3 Dave

The Skylife Lounge has been closed since the...

The Skylife Lounge has been closed since the airport reopened post covid. Now you just get to sit in a reserved section of the Pilot Bar and enjoy complimentary nibbles. Still, anything to enjoy the...
10th Nov 2023, 13:32
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Views: 454,043
Posted By DC3 Dave

You can see all of the landside through the glass...

You can see all of the landside through the glass frontage and I know you will take a good pic or two to share with us. No problems parking either if you wish to drive and you can checkout the...
28th Oct 2023, 16:11
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Posted By DC3 Dave

Let us hope there is thorough screening for bed...

Let us hope there is thorough screening for bed bugs 🐜 in place!
27th Oct 2023, 08:36
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Views: 454,043
Posted By DC3 Dave

Interesting little read over a late breakfast....

Interesting little read over a late breakfast. Nothing remarkable about it except towards the end the prediction that passenger numbers will grow from 150k this year to 500k in 2024.

Perfectly...
21st Aug 2023, 21:38
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Posted By DC3 Dave

A positive move. Especially because EZY will have...

A positive move. Especially because EZY will have a ALC seasonal base in S 24. Hopefully this will mean 5/6 weekly then.
11th Aug 2023, 11:28
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Posted By DC3 Dave

GVA midweek has reverted to normal pricing.

GVA midweek has reverted to normal pricing.
8th Aug 2023, 16:11
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Views: 454,043
Posted By DC3 Dave

Thank you for the info. Interesting stuff.

Thank you for the info. Interesting stuff.
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