Edinburgh

[Planeenthusiast]

You guys have short memories. There is definitely a case for GLA - NY, at least daily ALL summer, although the loads are poor Jan- April money can be made with appropriate schedule. In 2019 at GLA you had US and DL daily 757’s. From EDI, 2 UA 757, DL 757, AA 757 ( may have changed from JFK to Philadelphia in 2019 ) plus year before 5th daily EDI NY was Norwegian 737max.

2024 has The Open at Troon, so massive potential demand for premium passengers at GLA, not just then but all summer if GLA appropriately sold to golfers too. Most west coast traditional golf courses such as Old Prestwick, Turnberry, Dundonald, ALREADY got record bookings from American+ Canadian tour companies in 2024.

Obvious airline for GLA is Aer Lingus A321 but BA probably want to protect Dublin, look at their departures c21 direct American flights every day. Plus I’m sure BA will push AA to reinstate Philadelphia at EDI in 2024 to “ put the cat amongst the pigeons” direct flights disrupting their LHR services.

I was working last Saturday but had Plane Finder on from c 8am to 16.00 in the background, showing the live on ground chaos at EDI. It was great watching and is a God send for GLA. You can all watch it by resetting the date etc on Plane Finder and run it on a quick replay speed. The sales team at GLA should be doing this, plus monitoring the EDI Spotters page on Facebook, where you actually have EDI air traffic controllers complaining about the situation they are having to deal with…too many slots sold and not enough gates/ handling capacity etc.

Some valid points you make. There will never be a better chance to attract new business to GLA in 2024 with the open golf as a selling point. I suspect EDI management is more than aware of the challenges that currently exist. It’s been suggested that an announcement re new gates with air bridges, new pier and taxiway improvements etc is imminent. Pure speculation of course.

[viscount]

Hate to say it it is happening not rumours starting soon, but how long will it take several years of disruption and chaos on the ground and in the terminal. Can’t remember what member said it. Build it and they will come. Well I think they are too late. The trouble we have seen this year will be worst next year if they start building work.

[FlyGLA]

More cuts. This time British Airways. Reducing EDI-LCY with 3x weekly return journeys cut from the coming winter.

https://twitter.com/tofly_totravel/stat ... 9038275589

[southflyer]

More cuts. This time British Airways. Reducing EDI-LCY with 3x weekly return journeys cut from the coming winter.

https://twitter.com/tofly_totravel/stat ... 9038275589

Not return, that would be a cut of 6x weekly.

[GeorgeNTravels]

More cuts. This time British Airways. Reducing EDI-LCY with 3x weekly return journeys cut from the coming winter.

https://twitter.com/tofly_totravel/stat ... 9038275589

Not return, that would be a cut of 6x weekly.

With the Elizabeth Line now running through to Heathrow plus increases in low-cost flights from EDI to the London area alongside LUMO and LNER running multiple hourly services I wouldn't be surprised if more LCY cuts come.

[Bearsden]

Closed 0930L

Don't know the reason . . . but the runway is frequently needing repairs

DL208 holding for 20 minutes then diverting to GLA

UPDATE : EDI reopening by 0945L

[Bearsden]

Closed 0930L

Don't know the reason . . . but the runway is frequently needing repairs

DL208 holding for 20 minutes then diverting to GLA

UPDATE : EDI reopening by 0945L

EDI closed 1700L

Runway surface breaking up again

First diversions to GLA en route - RYR ex Cork, easyJet ex Athens

Opened 1715L so only two diversions

Interestingly, EDI don't declare they have been diverted to GLA on Live Arrivals page . . . 'On Approach' and 'Expected' respectively

[atuk]

Closed 0930L

Don't know the reason . . . but the runway is frequently needing repairs

DL208 holding for 20 minutes then diverting to GLA

UPDATE : EDI reopening by 0945L

I spoke to an EDI colleague on Monday. Seemingly Sunday’s closure arose from an fire alarm in the Control Tower.

[southflyer]

Distraction from the lack of stands?

[will1983]

https://www.jet2.com/news/2023/09/Major ... _aircraft_

7 A/C base for LS from EDI S24.