TP Run to JER - a bit of PR
Jun 23, 2011, 11:26 am
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Jun 23, 2011, 12:29 pm
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Jul 22, 2011, 10:22 am
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I've excavated this thread to note, from yesterday's [Thursday, 21 July 2011] Jersey Evening Post, the following ...
Admit it, folks ... you're all doing TP runs and skewing the Stats!! 
[sh*t ... I've got the bludgy advert alongside my post again!!]
Jersey is one of 2011's ten most requested summer holiday destinations, according to British Airways. Based on bookings made for July and August this year, the Island sits as the tenth most popular place for a summer holiday. New York, Florida, Barbados, Rome and Barcelona were holiday makers' top five choices with Mauritius, Las Vegas, St Lucia, Venice and Jersey next in line. With the tough economic climate, the Channel Islands have recently become a more attractive option for mini-breaks and short getaways.
[sh*t ... I've got the bludgy advert alongside my post again!!]
Jul 22, 2011, 10:25 am
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I've excavated this thread to note, from yesterday's [Thursday, 21 July 2011] Jersey Evening Post, the following ...
Admit it, folks ... you're all doing TP runs and skewing the Stats!!
[sh*t ... I've got the bludgy advert alongside my post again!!]
Jersey is one of 2011's ten most requested summer holiday destinations, according to British Airways. Based on bookings made for July and August this year, the Island sits as the tenth most popular place for a summer holiday. New York, Florida, Barbados, Rome and Barcelona were holiday makers' top five choices with Mauritius, Las Vegas, St Lucia, Venice and Jersey next in line. With the tough economic climate, the Channel Islands have recently become a more attractive option for mini-breaks and short getaways.
[sh*t ... I've got the bludgy advert alongside my post again!!]
Big up jersey, BA, and gatwick, now let's have another daily flight to help with the popularity
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Jul 22, 2011, 10:42 am
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Jul 22, 2011, 10:48 am
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Really?! Greetings from the Gatwick Flounge. I am looking forward to this weekend. Jersey is where I tried surfing for the first time. Maybe I'll have a go again on Sunday. Bonnes tudes sr la plage...
Jul 22, 2011, 10:53 am
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Kernow, well at least we now get a BA codeshare on the BE service ex LGW, I suppose iv got to be grateful for that
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Jul 22, 2011, 10:56 am
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Jul 23, 2011, 9:51 pm
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Was also very nice to see hot towels in CE, and the breakfast was also excellent and the crew were fantastic!
Jul 24, 2011, 4:00 am
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Nope, I'm working there on a Project recently and JER is now Ranking on #10 of my most visited airports world wide (within 2 months or so).
Frustrating: I'm paying a shedload of money ($750+ in Y) for my DUS-JER trip while you're figuring it's so cheap and convenient for TP Runs...
Honestly though, I found a surprising amount of tourists on my flights, but I don't get it. It's nice for a weekend break, but paying the pricey hotels (from my experience) alone would make you lose any flight saving.
To me it would be cheaper to stay a week in MIA than JER, so I am not certain how much the "current economic climate" has to do with it...
Frustrating: I'm paying a shedload of money ($750+ in Y) for my DUS-JER trip while you're figuring it's so cheap and convenient for TP Runs...
Honestly though, I found a surprising amount of tourists on my flights, but I don't get it. It's nice for a weekend break, but paying the pricey hotels (from my experience) alone would make you lose any flight saving.
To me it would be cheaper to stay a week in MIA than JER, so I am not certain how much the "current economic climate" has to do with it...
Jul 24, 2011, 4:03 am
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I think the age [and/or background] of the average tourist may have something to do with it. MIA may be a bit too exciting/adventurous for some! 