Feb 12, 2020, 3:38 am
BA Launch London Heathrow to Newquay
Jan 5, 2022, 8:35 pm
#932
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Previously the loads were quite full including sizeable Club Europe cabins, whilst loads are not as important as yields I guess BA wouldnt offer the route if it wasnt worth thEir while.
The disappointment at the announcement of Eastern and the fact they were flying to Gatwick as part of the PSO has got to indicate that theres traction in this route so time will tell.
The disappointment at the announcement of Eastern and the fact they were flying to Gatwick as part of the PSO has got to indicate that theres traction in this route so time will tell.
Jan 6, 2022, 12:53 am
#933
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Previously the loads were quite full including sizeable Club Europe cabins, whilst loads are not as important as yields I guess BA wouldnt offer the route if it wasnt worth thEir while.
The disappointment at the announcement of Eastern and the fact they were flying to Gatwick as part of the PSO has got to indicate that theres traction in this route so time will tell.
The disappointment at the announcement of Eastern and the fact they were flying to Gatwick as part of the PSO has got to indicate that theres traction in this route so time will tell.
Jan 6, 2022, 2:58 am
#934
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Not necessarily. 2 years ago there were travel corridors, no testing required to travel to places or to return to the UK. No self isolation or red hotels just a PLF to fill in so relatively easier than the present day and last summer. I guess the fact that its a pain to get to from London by road and rail helps.
Jan 18, 2022, 10:27 am
#935
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NQY already culled further to weekend 3 /wk only.
Jan 18, 2022, 12:05 pm
#936
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There was an item on BBC South West news tonight that the Eastern service to Gatwick is running about 40% full, leading to protests that Cornwall Council are part funding half empty planes flying about. It will be interesting to see if these load factors improve.
Jan 18, 2022, 12:49 pm
#937
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hmmmm 40% LF in January during a pandemic !
add to that eastern arent operating using any through ticketing or codeshares ..
cs
Jan 18, 2022, 1:46 pm
#939
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Jan 18, 2022, 1:58 pm
#940
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I dont think that will help loads as its now impossible to do a day return.
Apr 10, 2022, 8:03 am
#943
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Despite my issues with NQY in the past which as you know I don't like to mention (
), I agree with ajamieson there is no risk.
Like INV you exit landside, go back in and through security.
), I agree with ajamieson there is no risk.Like INV you exit landside, go back in and through security.
Apr 10, 2022, 12:57 pm
#944
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Thanks all.
In terms of worst case scenario, if the flight was significantly delayed, would I be let through security at NQY for the return, or would I have to meet conformance (aka 30 mins before the original departure time)?
In terms of worst case scenario, if the flight was significantly delayed, would I be let through security at NQY for the return, or would I have to meet conformance (aka 30 mins before the original departure time)?
Apr 10, 2022, 12:59 pm
#945
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The only risk is that security is closed if its the last departure of the night (Ive experienced this on a delayed B2B at INV but charmed them to reopen it). We were delayed on the inaugural but security remained open - perhaps one of the undocumented positives of NQY