Ba757gla From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2006, 751 posts, RR: 2 Posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 2056 times:
Hi iam a new a netter but have have been a reader for 5 years. Glasgow looking healthy despite lack of full service links. edinburgh small terminal for an ever important airport,ABZ possible CO 73G to EWR/IAH and invrness flybe expansion hopefully. your thoughts/rumors/suggestions
Humberside From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2005, 4901 posts, RR: 5 Reply 1, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 2030 times:
Heres some developments this year
EDI
DL to ATL
Centralwings to Katwoice/Gdansk
BA Connect to HAM
Sterling to HEL
Finnair to HEL
SkyEurope to Krakow
Easyjet to ALC (weekly)
GSM to Pula, Murcia (and some other destinations as well)
GLA
GSM to Orlando Sanford (and some other destinations as well)
Easyjet to ALC, AGP, SXF, PMI
PIK
Wizz Air to WAW/Gdansk
Transavia to AMS
FR to Reus/Wroclaw/Marseilles
Humberside From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2005, 4901 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 2000 times:
Quoting Ba757gla (Reply 3): i would like to see SUM -LGW with BA Connect.
I dont think that will happen. Its far more likely that BA will have nothing to do with Shetland in the future. There is talk Loganair will end their BA franchise
Quoting Ba757gla (Reply 3): SUM-STN is that a normal sche flight
ScottishLaddie From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2004, 2383 posts, RR: 9 Reply 5, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1994 times:
DL to ATL
Centralwings to Katwoice/Gdansk
BA Connect to HAM
Sterling to HEL
Finnair to HEL
SkyEurope to Krakow
Easyjet to ALC (weekly)
GSM to Pula, Murcia (and some other destinations as well)
That's pretty much it, just a few additions to your list.
TCXDegsy From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2006, 500 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 1916 times:
I know CO have been happy with the GLA and EDI to EWK performances. I'd like to see AA get in on the act and try out a EDI-JFK. AA have been reluctant to extend their GLA-ORD beyond Summer only.. maybe this could be an option for them, or maybe EDI-BOS? Any thoughts?
I'd really like to see BA jump on the Scotland-US or Canada bandwagon. I know that they want to feed all longhaul through LHR and LGW, but there's definately a market for Scottish routes. With Calgary being a boom town for oil, surely there's an affinity there to get a Calgary route with a UK scheduled operator back too, since AC don't seem to be interested.
I've also been hearing comments that Virgin desperately want to get some GLA operation up and running - any thoughts on where to?
next flights: BA1441 0566 0581 1446 EDI-LHR-MXP-LHR-EDI
Damian From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 231 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1832 times:
Has there been any further news on EK and Scottish expansion? A few months ago we were told they were actively considering either a second daily GLA flight or a possible new service from EDI.
Also, what other potential long haul services heading eastwards might we see from Scottish airports in the near future? I notice Etihad were advertising their MAN-AUH service in The Scotsman newspaper a few days ago. Might they be a possible new carrier for Scotland? And how about Qatar or Singapore Airlines?
Eastern Airways are also starting a new daily (ex Sat) INV-LBA service with a J41, whilst their INV-MAN route is being upgraded from a J41 to a Saab 2000
Humberside From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2005, 4901 posts, RR: 5 Reply 9, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1759 times:
Quoting TCXDegsy (Reply 6): I'd like to see AA get in on the act and try out a EDI-JFK.
Probably more chance of a DL service if EDI-ATL is a success than AA starting the route
Quoting TCXDegsy (Reply 6): AA have been reluctant to extend their GLA-ORD beyond Summer only.. maybe this could be an option for them, or maybe EDI-BOS? Any thoughts?
Im sure a Scotland-BOS route would work. If not AA then maybe GSM or even US?
Quoting TCXDegsy (Reply 6): I've also been hearing comments that Virgin desperately want to get some GLA operation up and running - any thoughts on where to?
Orlando most probably. I would expect any GLA operation to be similar to MAN but on a smaller scale
Quoting Damian (Reply 7): I notice Etihad were advertising their MAN-AUH service in The Scotsman newspaper a few days ago. Might they be a possible new carrier for Scotland? And how about Qatar or Singapore Airlines?
By the end of the decade I would expect a service from either Ethiad, Qatar or Gulf Auir to either EDI or GLA
BY738 From US Minor Outlying Islands, joined Sep 2000, 1983 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1735 times:
Quoting Humberside (Reply 4): There is talk Loganair will end their BA franchise
Is there ? Dont think so.....I can assure you- Loganair are extremely happy with their current arrangement.
Quote: But Scott Grier, Loganair's chairman, believes time might be running out for the franchise because the arrangement may not be as mutually beneficial today as it was in 1994, when the Scottish airline's then-owner, British Midland, originally signed the deal.
Grier, who led a management buyout of Loganair in 1997, said BA's corporate strategy was changing under the rule of chief executive Willie Walsh, who joined in October.
He said: "Willie Walsh has been in business for about six months. We have not had the opportunity to meet him. That's a bit of a disappointment, but he's facing a lot of challenges.
"The BA franchise was critical to our getting started. As time has gone on, we have changed and they have changed. It may be the changes mean BA is less of an opportunity [for us] than it has been.
"[If the franchise ends] there are two options - we stand on our own two feet as an independent company, or we look to enter some other agreement with another major player. This is a big decision for the company. We have to weigh up the risks."
BY738 From US Minor Outlying Islands, joined Sep 2000, 1983 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1707 times:
That agreement was renewed for a 5-year period earlier this year. The company is headquartered at Glasgow Airport and has a payroll of 210.
Today's agreement - which will see the company lease five additional aircraft - also extends the Scottish external network We are half-way through the current five-year relationship. When the time comes, we will sit down with them As an affiliated member of oneworld, Loganair’s reach becomes truly global The BA deal is advantageous for them in terms of profile and you would assume it is commercially advantageous
The franchise agreement isnt going to change. Loganair is now profitable having been in the red prior to the agreement. Passenger numbers are up and they have have much more streamlined modern fleet. Theadvantages of being part of the franchise are just overwhelming. The mention of withdrawing is tactical business sense- nothing more.
GLAGAZ From UK - Scotland, joined Feb 2004, 1968 posts, RR: 12 Reply 13, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1695 times:
I'll just stick some GLA rumours in for the sake of it
US year round 757 to PHL
AA year round 757 to BOS
EK increase to 2x daily
PK to send 777's to GLA
AI have slots but apparently don't intend anything...
Y2 (GSM) to CPT
LH to FRA
DL to JFK/ATL
QR to DOH
Gaz
Neutrality means that u don't really care cos the struggle goes on even when ur not there, blind and unaware
Damian From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 231 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1677 times:
And some EDI rumours too, to keep the balance ...
AA to BOS
Delta to JFK or CVG (this suggestion from DL themselves)
Jet 2 to TFS
Emirates to DXB
Sky Europe to Bratislava
Iberia to Madrid
Malev to Budapest
Sterling - Oslo
Flyglobespan - restoration of PRG
BA Connect - DUS
Plus EZY are rumoured to be considering further EDI expansion in the latter half of 2006.
BMIE70 From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2006, 109 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1657 times:
There is the expansion of the terminal at EDI with a new building serving the current remote stands to the east of the terminal.
Does anyone know which airlines will use this building? Will it have jetways or just ground level doors? The BAA press release from July last year states that it will have 5 boarding gates and 1 coaching gate.
Emirates777 From Tanzania, joined Feb 2000, 655 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1621 times:
The fact that the Emirates CPH service has been deferred until further notice makes another high density A330-200 available in October 2006. It looks like they will use this aircraft to boost frequency than add another destination. I would say front runners are likely to be either a 2nd daily GLA or a 3rd daily MAN. There is also a chance that the aircraft could be used for extra flights to Northern Pakistan but this is subject to outcome of the bilateral negotiations. Other possibilities are more flights to Asia -- Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
GLAGAZ From UK - Scotland, joined Feb 2004, 1968 posts, RR: 12 Reply 17, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 1538 times:
Quoting Emirates777 (Reply 16): The fact that the Emirates CPH service has been deferred until further notice makes another high density A330-200 available in October 2006. It looks like they will use this aircraft to boost frequency than add another destination. I would say front runners are likely to be either a 2nd daily GLA or a 3rd daily MAN. There is also a chance that the aircraft could be used for extra flights to Northern Pakistan but this is subject to outcome of the bilateral negotiations. Other possibilities are more flights to Asia -- Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Rgds
Emirates777
Any idea when we will know?
Gaz
Neutrality means that u don't really care cos the struggle goes on even when ur not there, blind and unaware
ScottishLaddie From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2004, 2383 posts, RR: 9 Reply 21, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1400 times:
Quoting BMIE70 (Reply 15): Does anyone know which airlines will use this building? Will it have jetways or just ground level doors? The BAA press release from July last year states that it will have 5 boarding gates and 1 coaching gate.
No airbridges don't think any specific airlines will be using it, probably much the same as just now, expected to be finished August at the earliest.
Damian From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 231 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 1298 times:
I gather the new pier at EDI will be used initially by domestic services, though BAA is leaving the option open to convert the pier to international useage if required in the future. Air bridges can also be added later if deemed necessary.
Humberside From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2005, 4901 posts, RR: 5 Reply 23, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 1283 times:
Quoting Ba757gla (Reply 20): Will the 767 return on the CO GLA-EWR route?
Unlikely on a regular basis. CO need their B767's for routes that are too long for the B757. The only eexception might be if there was strong cargo demand
BY738 From US Minor Outlying Islands, joined Sep 2000, 1983 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1264 times:
Quoting Humberside (Reply 23): The only eexception might be if there was strong cargo demand
For this very reason BAA and cargo operators are very keen for the return of the 767 on the GLA-EWR route. The huge rise in cargo transport during the previous period of 767 ops is testimont to that.
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