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by Darren10
Thu Oct 24, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Other Aviation
Topic: BFS actively engaging with airlines around reopening a transatlantic route
Replies: 7
Views: 604

Re: BFS actively engaging with airlines around reopening a transatlantic route

While I admire BFS's ambitions, I really can't see any TATL conmection going ahead without continued substantial government support. UA only continued the service aslong as they did due to the previous support package. with DUB only a couple of hours down the road, it really would take some doing. ...
by Darren10
Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Other Aviation
Topic: BFS actively engaging with airlines around reopening a transatlantic route
Replies: 7
Views: 604

Re: BFS actively engaging with airlines around reopening a transatlantic route

While I admire BFS's ambitions, I really can't see any TATL conmection going ahead without continued substantial government support. UA only continued the service aslong as they did due to the previous support package. with DUB only a couple of hours down the road, it really would take some doing. I...
by Darren10
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: Non Aviation
Topic: 'Significant challenges' for Glasgow as footfall drops by 400,000
Replies: 9
Views: 4326

Re: 'Significant challenges' for Glasgow as footfall drops by 400,000

I see that Glasgow is now basically confirmed as the 2026 games host. This is surely an ideal opportunity to freshen the place up a bit. I agree that the city centre is looking a bit worse for wear these days. I was In the dental hospital last week and I was shocked at the state of sauchiehall stree...
by Darren10
Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Other Aviation
Topic: American Airlines
Replies: 55
Views: 5440

Re: American Airlines

To underline the comments above comparing 2024 to 2018 Airport 2024 2018 Change % Change HEATHROW 81,919,293 80,100,311 1,818,982 2% GATWICK 42,317,824 46,081,327 -3,763,503 -8% MANCHESTER 29,405,815 28,254,970 1,150,845 4% STANSTED 29,007,071 27,995,121 1,011,950 4% LUTON 16,642,979 16,766,552 -12...
by Darren10
Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Other Aviation
Topic: American Airlines
Replies: 55
Views: 5440

Re: American Airlines

A very In depth and informative post Iain. It's hard to argue with any of your points. In relation to EK, QR have a short term equipment change in the near future. I believe they will be changing from A359s to 788s over the winter period. I may be a little off with my time frames, please correct me ...
by Darren10
Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Other Aviation
Topic: American Airlines
Replies: 55
Views: 5440

Re: American Airlines

Massive congratulations to team EDI. Once again they play a blinder and secure another key TATL route. I honestly didn't see AA dwelling outside of London for the foreseeable. How wrong was I! EDI is becoming a spotters paradise. As for team GLA, I think focusing on getting QR or TK in for an evenin...
by Darren10
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: GLA News and Discussion
Topic: Could United be returning??
Replies: 77
Views: 23603

Re: Could United be returning??

You never know, There's every chance that they may announce MAN and GLA at the same time. The a321XLRs are the perfect fit for these sort of routes.
by Darren10
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: GLA News and Discussion
Topic: Big interview with Andy Cliffe
Replies: 10
Views: 2795

Re: Big interview with Andy Cliffe

There was undoubtedly a big opportunity missed with the journalists questions. Ryanair really should have been one of the big questions. It does worry me that a large part of his plans for the extra 1 million passengers seems to be focused on our current based offerings. It is however, very refreshi...
by Darren10
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: GLA News and Discussion
Topic: Ryanair: Could my prayers be answered?
Replies: 198
Views: 80794

Re: Ryanair: Could my prayers be answered?

Right, I'm bumping this thread as over a week has gone by with nowt and we're into February tomorrow. Patience is wearing a bit thin now. :lol: Bill, for gods sake you are killing me here! Every time I come onto the forum, I hope and pray that their is confirmation of a Ryanair base. It's like an u...
by Darren10
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: GLA News and Discussion
Topic: CAA Stats Aug23
Replies: 9
Views: 6748

Re: CAA Stats Aug23

Dubai daily average 1007, with capacity of 1034, so again a 97% load factor. That IS impressive. Roll on the additional triple 7 flight soon. :D You would certainly assume that a second daily 773 is a forgone conclusion now. 97% LF is mighty impressive on the big bird. This aside, much improvement ...