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Author: Jim MasonJim Mason Date: Jun 13, 2008 10:28
> With the news of their DTM base closing, apparently easyJet are reviewing
> ops at all their smaller bases which would include their Scottish ones. Must
> be kind of worrying for the employees concerned. We gotta hope GLA's 4
> aircraft base comes out unscathed. It should do, one would think.
I doubt if anything is safe - especially in Scotland. Being at the `edge`
of Europe isn't helpful when it comes to cost analysis.
> One daft sounding rumour even says they are considering moving to PIK but
> that would be madness and commercial suicide IMO.
And totally impossible. PIK's terminal infrastructure cannot cope with the
flights it has just now. The only way easyJet could move there is with the
construction of a new terminal for them. That isn't going to happen. Fuel
costs are highly unlikely to be offset by letting easyJet fly from PIK for
next to nothing like RYR at PIK or hugely discounted prices at EDI.
> Let's hope GLA management have enough will left to seal the deal with
> easyJet and perhaps even open the door (with favourable charges) to an
> expansion rather than desertion.
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Author: Joe CurryJoe Curry Date: Jun 13, 2008 11:14
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:28:28 +0100, Jim Mason
removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
>> Let's hope GLA management have enough will left to seal the deal with
>> easyJet and perhaps even open the door (with favourable charges) to an
>> expansion rather than desertion.
Perhaps easyjet will seel a deal with EDI..it is of course it's
currently busiest Scottish airport.?
>Only premium routes like EK to DXB are likely to remain unscrutinsed - the
>margins likely still to be huge even despite increasing fuel costs.
That is until a Middle East direct route from Scotland gets challenged
from EDI? That will put the cat among the pigeons?
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Author: Jim MasonJim Mason Date: Jun 13, 2008 11:20
> On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:28:28 +0100, Jim Mason
> removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
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> >>> Let's hope GLA management have enough will left to seal the deal with
>>> easyJet and perhaps even open the door (with favourable charges) to an
>>> expansion rather than desertion.
>
> Perhaps easyjet will seel a deal with EDI..it is of course it's
> currently busiest Scottish airport.?
Indeed it is - but reduction is the only likely scenario - their figures
from EDI would be no different from GLA. Is EDI easyJet's busiest Scottish
airport?
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Author: Joe CurryJoe Curry Date: Jun 13, 2008 12:19
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:20:36 +0100, Jim Mason
removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
>> That is until a Middle East direct route from Scotland gets challenged
>> from EDI? That will put the cat among the pigeons?
>Most very unlikely don't you think?
Very likely given the crash-dive of popularity of routes from
Abbotsinch? EDI being confirmed as Scotland's most
convenient/accessible airport at every official release of figures.
The overall reading on the famous 'Swingometer' is a swing to
Edinburgh of 691k, give or take 100, or an average swing of over 57k
per calendar month.
Aficionados of BAA/CAA figures know this only too well..no doubt
Airlines and Tour Operators have also taking note.
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Author: Jim MasonJim Mason Date: Jun 13, 2008 12:55
> On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:20:36 +0100, Jim Mason
> removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
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> >>> That is until a Middle East direct route from Scotland gets challenged
>>> from EDI? That will put the cat among the pigeons?
>
>>Most very unlikely don't you think?
>
> Very likely given the crash-dive of popularity of routes from
> Abbotsinch? EDI being confirmed as Scotland's most
> convenient/accessible airport at every official release of figures.
And they DIDN'T routes from GLA when EDI was in nosedive?
Popularity is irrelevant - profitabilty is all important.
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Author: Joe CurryJoe Curry Date: Jun 13, 2008 14:21
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:32 +0100, Jim Mason
removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
>And they DIDN'T routes from GLA when EDI was in nosedive?
>Popularity is irrelevant - profitabilty is all important.
When was EDI in a nosedive?
>Aficionado - "a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually
>fervently pursued interest or activity" - a pretty sad person in my eyes -
Your average GLA Soul?
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Author: Jim MasonJim Mason Date: Jun 13, 2008 14:53
> On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:32 +0100, Jim Mason
> removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
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> >>And they DIDN'T routes from GLA when EDI was in nosedive?
>>Popularity is irrelevant - profitabilty is all important.
>
> When was EDI in a nosedive?
You were bleating for years when GLA figures were rocketing and EDI's were
in nosedive in comparison.
>>Aficionado - "a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually
>>fervently pursued interest or activity" - a pretty sad person in my eyes -
>
> Your average GLA Soul?
Can you talk in nornmal language please? If this agreement is to work you
must at least attempt to not appear to be an areshole?
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Author: CliveClive Date: Jun 13, 2008 16:26
"Jim Mason" removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
news:MPG.22bcfca9913598e19897dc@news.individual.net...>> On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:32 +0100, Jim Mason
>> removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>>>And they DIDN'T routes from GLA when EDI was in nosedive?
>>>Popularity is irrelevant - profitabilty is all important.
>>
>> When was EDI in a nosedive?
>
> You were bleating for years when GLA figures were rocketing and EDI's were
> in nosedive in comparison.
>
>>>Aficionado - "a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually
>>>fervently pursued interest or activity" - a pretty sad person in my
>>>eyes -
>> ...
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Author: Jim MasonJim Mason Date: Jun 13, 2008 17:12
> Agreement? Why are you talking to him? Whatever it is, it's not working and
> the rest of the group must suffer as a result. All you'll get is the same
> old crap that we've been trying hard to get rid of.
I have a fairly new laptop. New usenet client install - no kill-file and a
a welcome `attempt` at starting afresh.
I appreciate the annoyance that might cause (you have done EXACTLY yourself
Clive) and despite the protests I have made my own mind up.
Kill-file restored. Apologies for reintroducing such a disgrace to your
usenet client.
Jim
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Author: Joe CurryJoe Curry Date: Jun 14, 2008 00:38
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:53:17 +0100, Jim Mason
removethisukonline.co.uk> wrote:
>> Your average GLA Soul?
>Can you talk in nornmal language please? If this agreement is to work you
>must at least attempt to not appear to be an are$hole?
What is it with you guys? You complain about Abbotsinch being used
instead of GLA and you complain when it is..
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