TTN: Possible additional expansion
May 8, 2013, 6:13 pm
#166
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Are there other airports in the NE or where winters are cold, without jet bridges but having mainline commercial service?
Does ILG have one?
LBE (used by Spirit) claims to have one:
http://www.palmerairport.com/html/terminal.html
"Finally, youll stay safe, warm and dry as you board through our new, state-of-the-art passenger loading bridge."
Does ILG have one?
LBE (used by Spirit) claims to have one:
http://www.palmerairport.com/html/terminal.html
"Finally, youll stay safe, warm and dry as you board through our new, state-of-the-art passenger loading bridge."
May 12, 2013, 12:48 pm
#168
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 258
I flew out of TTN today and I have to say, I am now a believer in Frontier. Cannot beat these fares! Plus, if you're willing to do a bit of walking you can easily get to/from the airport with public transporation. I hope Frontier is able to keep these fares for a while because I could ser myself flying with them every week (and I used to be a very loyal Delta customer)
May 12, 2013, 2:23 pm
#169
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Could you elaborate on the public transportation? The low fare billboards taunt every time I'm on NJ transit, but I haven't figured out how to make the airport for me. I'm a carless New Yorker.
May 12, 2013, 2:40 pm
#170
Join Date: Mar 2013
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You could take Amtrak or NJ Transit to Trenton Transit Center, then take the NJT Route 608 bus to the West Trenton Train Station. From there it is about a 1.7 mile walk to the airport.
May 12, 2013, 2:44 pm
#171
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Precisely what I did (with NJT). I don't believe the 608 runs on Sundays so I had to take the 609 which doesn't go quite as close but it's still walkable. The area around the airport is very nice and appears to be a fairly upscale part of town so no worries with safety. There's no sidewalk on the street that goes to the airport (you can walk on the solid grass though) and it is a bit uphill. But on a day like this, with gorgeous weather, it's actually a decently pleasant walk
May 14, 2013, 7:24 pm
#172
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From the ILG thread (I brought it over because I didn't want to get too much into TTN in the ILG Thread)
My flights to and from MDW were close to sold out My TTN-MDW (Friday 5/10) only had 3 seats left per the FA and my MDW-TTN flight (Sunday 5/12) was close to sold out too. So yes, I can see TTN-MDW doing a 2X on Friday and 2x on Sunday for MDW-TTN.
Perhaps also another 1X could be added to TTN-MSY in the winter. The Friday flight is usually going for around $200-$250 one way. I could see adding a PM Thursday flight
Perhaps also another 1X could be added to TTN-MSY in the winter. The Friday flight is usually going for around $200-$250 one way. I could see adding a PM Thursday flight
May 14, 2013, 8:38 pm
#173
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Precisely what I did (with NJT). I don't believe the 608 runs on Sundays so I had to take the 609 which doesn't go quite as close but it's still walkable. The area around the airport is very nice and appears to be a fairly upscale part of town so no worries with safety. There's no sidewalk on the street that goes to the airport (you can walk on the solid grass though) and it is a bit uphill. But on a day like this, with gorgeous weather, it's actually a decently pleasant walk
This is route 608.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0608.pdf
This is route 609.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T1601.pdf
Yes, there is Sunday Schedule. I just lookup onto the entire website. You can take route 608 or 609.
May 15, 2013, 2:08 pm
#174
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Check the schedule:
This is route 608.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0608.pdf
This is route 609.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T1601.pdf
Yes, there is Sunday Schedule. I just lookup onto the entire website. You can take route 608 or 609.
This is route 608.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0608.pdf
This is route 609.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T1601.pdf
Yes, there is Sunday Schedule. I just lookup onto the entire website. You can take route 608 or 609.
May 16, 2013, 8:03 pm
#175
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And it seems I got my wish - at least partially. PHF - Newport News airport - announced today that Apple/Frontier are stating service PHF-CUN in February:
http://www.facebook.com/FLYPHF?fref=ts
It is winter seasonal, end in April, 1 x weekly (Saturday) and so far it appears to be Apple charter, not Frontier in conjunction with Apple.
But it's a start. :-)
http://www.facebook.com/FLYPHF?fref=ts
It is winter seasonal, end in April, 1 x weekly (Saturday) and so far it appears to be Apple charter, not Frontier in conjunction with Apple.
But it's a start. :-)
Last edited by davywavy; May 16, 2013 at 8:07 pm Reason: spelling
May 18, 2013, 10:08 am
#176
Join Date: Mar 2013
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It appears that Frontier will not loan the county for terminal improvements.
http://www.state.nj.us/counties/merc...ment130616.pdf
Project No. 9 Terminal Building Modifications
PFC Level: $4.50
Estimated PFC Eligible Cost: $315,000
Estimated Start Date: August, 2013
Estimated Completion Date: December, 2013
Description: Provide funding for the Terminal Building Modifications project at the Airport. The work proposed is within the existing building envelope and will improve the queuing of passengers passing through security as well as provide a secure and improved hold room area for passengers awaiting boarding of aircraft. Included in the building modification is the creating of restrooms in a portion of the existing space within the boarding area for the convenience of passengers who have successfully passed through the security check point. The total estimated cost for the project is $315,000. This project will be funded totally with PFC collections. Therefore, PFC funding will financially support the total $315,000 for the Project.
Justification: The existing building was originally constructed in the 1970s prior to todays current increased security requirements. There has been limited scheduled commercial service at the airport since the increased security regulations were instituted after the 2001 tragedy. Frontier Airlines recently started scheduled service from Trenton Mercer Airport significantly increasing the passenger activity at the airport. The proposed terminal building modifications will improve security and handling of the increased passenger activity generated resulting from Frontiers new service.
http://www.state.nj.us/counties/merc...ment130616.pdf
Project No. 9 Terminal Building Modifications
PFC Level: $4.50
Estimated PFC Eligible Cost: $315,000
Estimated Start Date: August, 2013
Estimated Completion Date: December, 2013
Description: Provide funding for the Terminal Building Modifications project at the Airport. The work proposed is within the existing building envelope and will improve the queuing of passengers passing through security as well as provide a secure and improved hold room area for passengers awaiting boarding of aircraft. Included in the building modification is the creating of restrooms in a portion of the existing space within the boarding area for the convenience of passengers who have successfully passed through the security check point. The total estimated cost for the project is $315,000. This project will be funded totally with PFC collections. Therefore, PFC funding will financially support the total $315,000 for the Project.
Justification: The existing building was originally constructed in the 1970s prior to todays current increased security requirements. There has been limited scheduled commercial service at the airport since the increased security regulations were instituted after the 2001 tragedy. Frontier Airlines recently started scheduled service from Trenton Mercer Airport significantly increasing the passenger activity at the airport. The proposed terminal building modifications will improve security and handling of the increased passenger activity generated resulting from Frontiers new service.
May 19, 2013, 10:42 am
#177
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An article posted in The Trenton Times, provides alot of new information on the way the airport is going.
1. Frontier extends lease till 2018 (not really much of a committment as I think the rent is under $20K a year or something)
2. County Freeholders will be voting on a proposal that allows TTN to charge between $5 and $12 for parking. I am not liking that $5 is a little steep for parking at TTN and with them allowing them to raise it to $12 in the future without a new vote really worries me. Parking fees will likely start in November after the 2 month suspension.
3. The $3 million dollar parking facility will be a 463 space LOT not a parking garage. Seems to be too much to pay for just a parking LOT. Also Rental Car parking and employee parking will be removed from the main lot and put elsewhere to increase the amount of spaces available close to the terminal
4. Terminal Improvements will use the current baggage claim area for additional seating and bathrooms while moving the baggage claim area outside to a "modular facility" read trailer. Not a bad option, I had thought about that when wondering how they would improve the area. Also the new space will allow a new gate to be added
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2...der_board.html
1. Frontier extends lease till 2018 (not really much of a committment as I think the rent is under $20K a year or something)
2. County Freeholders will be voting on a proposal that allows TTN to charge between $5 and $12 for parking. I am not liking that $5 is a little steep for parking at TTN and with them allowing them to raise it to $12 in the future without a new vote really worries me. Parking fees will likely start in November after the 2 month suspension.
3. The $3 million dollar parking facility will be a 463 space LOT not a parking garage. Seems to be too much to pay for just a parking LOT. Also Rental Car parking and employee parking will be removed from the main lot and put elsewhere to increase the amount of spaces available close to the terminal
4. Terminal Improvements will use the current baggage claim area for additional seating and bathrooms while moving the baggage claim area outside to a "modular facility" read trailer. Not a bad option, I had thought about that when wondering how they would improve the area. Also the new space will allow a new gate to be added
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2...der_board.html
May 19, 2013, 12:01 pm
#178
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I am glad that there are only limited but adequate improvements planned now because I wouldn't want a larger investment into the terminal and a parking structure to make it harder to invest in a new terminal (that would be developed in conjunction with the Ewing town center proposals, including moving the West Trenton train station) in the future.
May 19, 2013, 1:25 pm
#179
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I am glad that there are only limited but adequate improvements planned now because I wouldn't want a larger investment into the terminal and a parking structure to make it harder to invest in a new terminal (that would be developed in conjunction with the Ewing town center proposals, including moving the West Trenton train station) in the future.