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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2024, 07:26
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Posted By ATNotts

Indeed, however a combination of the post Covid...

Indeed, however a combination of the post Covid realisation that with Teams and Zoom many meetings can be conducted without the need for an air ticket and the almost obligatory corporate "net zero"...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2024, 08:43
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Posted By ATNotts

Out of curiosity I have just been perusing the...

Out of curiosity I have just been perusing the Visit Britain website in various European languages (sadly Chinese is beyond me!) and unsurprisingly it is overwhelmingly London centric.

The only...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2024, 14:59
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

It'll likely start off as mainline and wind up as...

It'll likely start off as mainline and wind up as single track running from a station 10 miles from the airport to an industrial estate 10 miles outside Leeds!

Not political points scoring, just...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Mar 2024, 09:49
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Posted By ATNotts

From the BHX discussion on the "Air China affair"...

From the BHX discussion on the "Air China affair" it seems the problem is more related to transit shed capacity. I don't know what Magma are carrying, but I would assume its general cargo rather than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2024, 20:57
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Posted By ATNotts

I wouldn't say weirdos, more a case of telling it...

I wouldn't say weirdos, more a case of telling it as it is.

If capacity on the cargo side at BHX has already been reached due to other new business that has already started operating, however...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2024, 08:48
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

It does, and given the current issues with the...

It does, and given the current issues with the Red Sea / Suez shipping route, and I suspect the suspension of rail routes from China to Europe via Russia due to a 'special operation' demand must be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2024, 08:40
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

Of course we don't know the facts. Perhaps Air...

Of course we don't know the facts. Perhaps Air China themselves decided that MAN fits better for them.

I am however somewhat sceptical that the airline would go to the trouble and expense of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2024, 22:47
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

It certainly looks to be a strategic own goal if...

It certainly looks to be a strategic own goal if that is indeed the case.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Mar 2024, 11:12
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

I think you credit your average Reach Group local...

I think you credit your average Reach Group local newspaper journalist with rather more brain cells than they actually possess, and that is the level at which they are likely targeting the release. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2024, 09:55
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

Isn't it really all about whether the airline...

Isn't it really all about whether the airline wants high revenue passengers, in which case the daily service at business friendly times is the answer, or if volume leisure traffic is the goal then...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2024, 08:42
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

20% or 25% isn't the issue, its just iffy maths. ...

20% or 25% isn't the issue, its just iffy maths.

The question at hand is more a case of why. The obvious answer to that specific question is because Virgin feels it can make more money on other...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2024, 07:16
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Its really difficult to see how any English...

Its really difficult to see how any English airport outside London can hope to hold on to a decent T/A network as the market is so skewed towards the 'UK Mecca'.

Add to that the UK economy and the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2024, 08:06
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Absolutely agree, but the subject probably...

Absolutely agree, but the subject probably deserves its own thread, but not in JB. It directly refers to all three of Airlines, Airports and Routes.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2024, 12:24
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

The problem is this. If every sector (road...

The problem is this. If every sector (road transport, marine, power generation etc) takes that same line then the crisis will develop to a point where we reach tipping point in short order.

All...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2024, 09:02
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

Absolutely! That is a good arguement for never...

Absolutely! That is a good arguement for never putting national infrastructure in the hands private "for profit" businesses. That ship, certainly in UK, has sailed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2024, 13:25
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

Looking at STN on FR24 I'd say yes; EMA probably...

Looking at STN on FR24 I'd say yes; EMA probably no. Aside the integrators EMA does decent business with F1 cars and paraphanalia in the season, but that is because its a DHL contract but I doubt...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2024, 11:52
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Yes, you sent that exact response earlier. ...

Yes, you sent that exact response earlier.

Looking at EMA cargo traffic I can't see they have turned many of these deflected enquiries into new business. Traffic remains overwhelmingly the big...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2024, 09:51
Replies: 3,914
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Posted By ATNotts

I get that, so far as regular or scheduled cargo...

I get that, so far as regular or scheduled cargo ops are concerned, where the carrier is approaching the airport for preferential deals, but that doesn't account for adhoc widebody charters.

I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2024, 08:05
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Given the region that MAN serves I would say that...

Given the region that MAN serves I would say that is highly unlikely.

My gut tells me that the handling agents feel they make their money from passengers and a speculative investment in equipment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2024, 21:10
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

I'll keep it brief. Is it MAN that doesn't want...

I'll keep it brief. Is it MAN that doesn't want wide body freighters, or the handling agents that won't or can't handle them? Or is it that MAN won't offer the kinds of charges that competitor...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2024, 12:38
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Navpi, Depressing. All they're doing is...

Navpi,

Depressing. All they're doing is shifting the HQ as far north than they dare to save the poor people in London having to make the choice of moving to the 'frozen north' or leaving the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2024, 09:58
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Navpi, You hit the nail firmly on the head....

Navpi,

You hit the nail firmly on the head. We need regional tourism bodies with enough clout to get themselves heard equally with London.

The first thing to do would be to shift Visit England,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2023, 10:38
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

You're probably right, though if the transit...

You're probably right, though if the transit system from HS2 to BHX is done right (there's an enormous if) then the journey from North London could be pretty similar to getting to LHR.

But then...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2023, 08:40
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

No, the fact is that 'Visit England' is more...

No, the fact is that 'Visit England' is more correctly known as Visit London whereas Scotland with its own tourist promotion organisation does a far better job of promoting the whole nation. EDI has...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2023, 11:55
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Very likely, but sad thing is that its true:ok: ...

Very likely, but sad thing is that its true:ok:

(Got my emoji to work!).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2023, 11:24
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Not checked, but perhaps they are under 'MAG', or...

Not checked, but perhaps they are under 'MAG', or as you suggest in with STN along with EMA. STN being a London airport might attract more attention than attending as MAN such is the London centric...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Oct 2023, 06:06
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

For heaven's sake!! The 'largest port'...

For heaven's sake!!

The 'largest port' statistic is based on value in 'pound notes' not volume or tonnage. That cargo is overwhelingly carried on passenger aircraft.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Sep 2023, 18:41
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

The advantage BHX has over MAN where rail...

The advantage BHX has over MAN where rail connectivity is concerned is that Birmingham International sits on the WCML and has Cross Country and Avanti long distance services across much of central...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Sep 2023, 08:09
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Indeed, along with the East Midlands. But...

Indeed, along with the East Midlands.

But never mind, Solihull will become a North London suburb, Warwickshire will become a 'Home County" and BHX can be rebranded 'London (Elmdon) Airport'.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Sep 2023, 11:34
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

The problem for England inbound tourism is that...

The problem for England inbound tourism is that nowhere is big on the international stage apart from for London. Yes, if you're a footie follower then Manchestet has two of the biggest names, anc if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2023, 20:52
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Navpi, It is possible and reasonable that...

Navpi,

It is possible and reasonable that government agencies can choose locations other than your beloved Manchester for a national base.

Actually given the London centric nature of the UK we...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2023, 06:39
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Of course the UK should, but 'British...

Of course the UK should, but 'British Exceptionalism' is probably in play, along with current political dogma.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2023, 16:17
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

It's another example of 'British superiority'...

It's another example of 'British superiority' where 'Johnny Foreigner' is deemed incapable; well that and probably a typical UK 'belt and braces' approach.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2023, 17:45
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

Summer is low season for the package industry!

Summer is low season for the package industry!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2023, 06:42
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,253,917
Posted By ATNotts

You could easily get the impression that for a...

You could easily get the impression that for a few its 'all about the reggies'.

To be 4th in cargo tonnage, behind presumably LHR, STN and EMA is just about where you might expect MAN to land.
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