World Routes 2023

[Iain]

It's that time of year again - routes 2023 is happening in Istanbul next month.

GLA/AGS don't seem to be listed as attending, whilst EDI are, plus a "Team Scotland" Scottish Government delegation.

What does this say about AGS's ambitions for route development at GLA? It seems like a paucity of ambition and largely incongruous with the CEOs positive words about marketing the airport and city. If the EDI are the only Scottish airport represented then it sends a pretty obvious sign as to who wants airlines business - and the airport they should pick if they want to fly to Scotland.

For some balance though, it appears that some other UK regionals including MAN, NCL and EMA aren't going either. PIK and the HIAL airports also aren't represented, which is odd - Given they're publicly owned, surely the SG would push for a joined up approach with the Team Scotland delegation.

[Planeenthusiast]

The Scottish government involvement, I suspect, isn’t much to write home about. More of a PR stunt on their part. Their dislike of the aviation sector in general is well known. The greens who appear to call the shots want to ban certain types of flying, so can’t see much support there. The EDI CEO, very recently also slammed the SNP Gov for their anti aviation, tourism and letting policies. No love lost here at all. The big push at EDI is securing pre-clearance. The congressional visitation is next week I understand. If this is secured, it would be quite a boost heading into world routes. Clearly the service won’t happen overnight but having this as part of the sales pitch can only be a good thing. Other contributors have mentioned JetBlue. I’ve also heard that “fresh” discussions have taken place recently with EDI.

[Clive]

The Scottish government involvement, I suspect, isn’t much to write home about. More of a PR stunt on their part. Their dislike of the aviation sector in general is well known. The greens who appear to call the shots want to ban certain types of flying, so can’t see much support there. The EDI CEO, very recently also slammed the SNP Gov for their anti aviation, tourism and letting policies. No love lost here at all. The big push at EDI is securing pre-clearance. The congressional visitation is next week I understand. If this is secured, it would be quite a boost heading into world routes. Clearly the service won’t happen overnight but having this as part of the sales pitch can only be a good thing. Other contributors have mentioned JetBlue. I’ve also heard that “fresh” discussions have taken place recently with EDI.

Aye the same chump whose business is sitting pretty after Covid despite his howling at the moon. No politics or this thread closes in an instant.

[Ekally1]

This B6 and edi rumour is more of a wishlist rumour on another forum .. nothing in it at all

[jetblue497]

This B6 and edi rumour is more of a wishlist rumour on another forum .. nothing in it at all

Correct - there are 17 other destinations under consideration. The penchant for users on that other forum for stating their personal hopes as fact is beyond belief. One of the 4 quoted is very high on the list, one very low.

[Ekally1]

Think these edi fanboys live in jackanory land it seems .. some of the wild statements are beyond belief ..

[Ekally1]

https://t.co/ddX14RUYFs

Interesting TK future routes .. GLA

[buddyboy]

https://t.co/ddX14RUYFs

Interesting TK future routes .. GLA

This would be excellent news. There's clearly a market and it may force EK to get their finger out.....

[GeorgeNTravels]

I can also confirm that AGS are sending their "Airline Business Development Manager" and their "Aviation Portfolio Manager"

[rjon]

https://t.co/ddX14RUYFs

Interesting TK future routes .. GLA

Not unexpected, been rumoured a while.