easyJet

[Ray Finkle]

Really good news but does anyone else think it’s ironic that it’s taken a global pandemic and air travel at an all time low for EasyJet to suddenly take a real interest in BHX?

I think this year will throw up all sorts of surprises as airlines are moving things around to chase the markets that may be open for business.

The real test will be if these routes survive past this year.

It's definitely great news and a huge result for BHX, if easyjet are serious about the long term prospects of these routes then a base must be appearing on the horizon?

I think it maybe more to do with Jet 2 turning up at Bristol..... ?

Would not surprise me one bit.

 

[HPsauce]

It could be the kick up the backside Ryanair have needed to expand routes from BHX. Time will tell.

 

[JENNYJET]

.......or a captive market to tap into. Those that are so inclined will be chasing holiday opportunities wherever they present and I imagine air transport operators will be chasing the business!

 

[Ray Finkle]

Put out a press release and even the Bromsgrove Standard pick it up....... who'd have thought it.

Airline offers new routes this summer from Birmingham Airport

“We believe that a framework can be put in place for the safe reopening of travel and a strong summer,\

bromsgrovestandard.co.uk

 

[JENNYJET]

The local yokels of Worcestershire know good news and the reporter probably had few other assignments!

 

[Ray Finkle]

New routes...

Jersey 2x weekly from July 11th

Newquay 2x weekly from July 10th

 

[Ray Finkle]

Palma, Malaga and Faro now taken off sale, unsurprising really given recent announcements and easyjet saying that they're swapping capacity from the UK to Germany. They're still listed in the app though (along with NAP) so all hope not lost just yet.

ALC still showing 3x weekly and CFU 2x weekly (subject to change).

 

[Llandudno]

New routes to Jersey and Newquay from next month. Not sure about NQY but JER is served on a W pattern from MAN.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Jersey

Wed and Sun

JER 11:00 - BHX 12:15
BHX 13:15 - JER 14:25

Newquay

Tue

NQY 15:45 - BHX 16:50
BHX 17:50 - NQY 19:05

Sat

NQY 10:50 - BHX 11:55
BHX 12:55 - NQY 14:10

 

[DaveBham]

Yay!!!

 

[Ray Finkle]

easyJet launches two new domestic routes and more seats from Birmingham Airport

• easyJet has put two new domestic routes on sale from Birmingham Airport today with fares starting from £22.99*available to book now on easyJet.com
• The airline will launch operations from Birmingham with new flights to Jersey and Newquay
• The airline has also added thousands of additional seats on its existing route Birmingham to Belfast International Airport, and operates more seats on domestic flights than any other UK operator
• easyJet is providing more flexibility for flights than ever before through its Protection Promise, including fee-free flight changes to any date or destination up to two hours before departure

easyJet has put two new domestic flights and more seats from Birmingham on sale today to serve demand for domestic travel. The flights will provide customers in the Midlands with more opportunity to reconnect with friends and family across the country or book a long-awaited break and explore more of the UK this summer.

The airline has also put thousands of additional seats on sale on its existing route from Birmingham to Belfast International from 3 July, operating six times a week.

Flights are now on sale at easyJet.com with fares available from just £22.99.*

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, commented:
“We know our customers can’t wait to be reunited with friends and family or have more opportunity to explore the UK so the new routes from Birmingham should prove popular and will further strengthen our UK domestic network providing customers with even more choice.

“We also know it is important to our customers to be reunited with loved ones overseas so we continue to urge the UK government to add more countries to the Green list – which can be done safely - to make this possible.

“We continue to have some of the most flexible policies currently in place so customers can book with confidence and change their plans if they need to, making travel as easy as possible this summer.”

Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport said:

“It is great news that EasyJet is offering twice weekly flights to Jersey and Newquay from Birmingham Airport for summer 2021. Newquay and Jersey do not fall under the government traffic light system as they are both classed as domestic within the common travel area, giving ease and flexibility for those needing to holiday or travel for business. These domestic summer sun routes complement the existing Belfast International, Edinburgh and Glasgow services that EasyJet currently offers from Birmingham and we’re pleased that this valued airline customer is expanding its operation for Midlanders.”

All customers booking flights with easyJet benefit from industry leading flexible booking policies under its ‘Protection Promise’ which means that customers can book now with confidence that if their plans change, so can their booking.

All easyJet customers will now be able to change their flights this summer without a change fee, at any time up to two hours before departure, or request a voucher providing even more last-minute flexibility. Unlike other airlines, there are no restrictions on dates or destination; customers can transfer to any flights currently on sale up to the end of September 2022.

The safety and wellbeing of all customers and crew remains easyJet’s highest priority and the airline continues to have a number of biological safety measures in place onboard in line with guidance from the relevant authorities. This includes daily enhanced cabin disinfection effective in protecting against coronavirus for at least 24 hours and mandatory mask wearing for customers and crew. All easyJet aircraft are already fitted with HEPA filters, similar to those used in hospitals, which filter 99.97% of airborne contaminants in the cabin, including viruses and bacteria.

For more information and to book visit easyJet.com.

EASYJET LAUNCHES TWO NEW DOMESTIC ROUTES AND MORE SEATS FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT

easyJet launch operations from Birmingham with new flights to Jersey and Newquay

www.birminghamairport.co.uk

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

My question is; what point is the Tourism industry in the UK going to become overwhelmed with UK visitors?

It is not designed to take the volume of people that head to sunnier climes. We are not USA for example that has 2 states depending on which coast, I can quickly think of, dedicated to Tourism. Likewise Spain/Greece/Turkey have the ability to deal with large influx of Tourists. Meanwhile ol' Blighty does but not the volume. These "hidden treasures" etc will just become overwhelmed with Tourists.

 

[JENNYJET]

'ol Blighty' is simply not geared up for indigenous tourists, hotel staff being snooty about how you talk, what wines you choose at Dinner and the reluctance to tip a worker for doing the job etc., the costs are horrifying in comparison to the resorts overseas. A simple day trip to London would require a major dent in your bank account and hearing about the fares in offer with Easyjet to Cornwall and remembering what Virgin Trains charged me for a journey to Euston puts me off altogether!

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

There comes a point ... demand will outstrip supply by a couple fold. That drives prices up; and quite rightly; some tourism places will take advantage of it. They've had a crap year and continue to do so without much support.

Likewise when we eventually get any sense of travel with stability; demand will outstrip supply. The fact is some pilots will have been furloughed a good chunk of time. You cannot simply expect them to pick up where they left off. Therefore limited schedules whilst airlines slowly build up the resilience and "pilot stock". Therefore Supply outstripped by demand. It is going to be very interesting if we ever get a decent stable "green list" etc.

 

[Llandudno]

My question is; what point is the Tourism industry in the UK going to become overwhelmed with UK visitors?

It is not designed to take the volume of people that head to sunnier climes.

Ive been thinking this for a while. The U.K. is lovely, of course it is, but it isn’t equipped to handle our mass tourism needs.

most beach towns have smaller B&Bs rather than the 100+ rooms you see abroad in places like Spain, Portugal and Turkey.
The weather is often shocking.
Our road infrastructure is crumbling or covered in traffic cones…
Rail travel can be hideously expensive and I’ve found many trains to lack decent luggage space for families with 2-4 big suitcases.
Attractions are not big enough to cope with expanded crowds (Thorpe Park and chessington near collapsed at half term)

And so on….

One area that is of particular concern is Jersey. There has been a huge amount of capacity added this summer and it’s a tiny island filled with predominantly B&Bs with a smattering of medium sized hotels. I’m pretty certain Air seats now outstrip overnight capacity.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

One area that is of particular concern is Jersey. There has been a huge amount of capacity added this summer and it’s a tiny island filled with predominantly B&Bs with a smattering of medium sized hotels. I’m pretty certain Air seats now outstrip overnight capacity.

Some of that is greedy fat cats adding capacity. EG Wizz Air should retreat and bugger off back to what they know to do. The island doesn't need them and the airports they fly from doesn't need them. The catchment zones will be divided (in Yorkshire for example where traditional JER was served by Jet2 from LBA for a number of years).

easyJet has expanded its operation into JER; is a key important carrier for leisure and business so therefore how many of the routes will become Permanent for them (e.g. ABZ-JER is that a good route in Winter?). Jet2 is a leisure carrier which has had a presence for a long period of time and last year announced capacity expansion. Personally you are right, JER could be ruined considering the likes of Wizz Air will probably be offering £29 flights down there.

Wizz won't stay they'll retreat and bugger off once Green list becomes stable.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Some of that is greedy fat cats adding capacity. EG Wizz Air should retreat and bugger off back to what they know to do. The island doesn't need them and the airports they fly from doesn't need them. The catchment zones will be divided (in Yorkshire for example where traditional JER was served by Jet2 from LBA for a number of years).

Business is business. Any company has to adapt quickly to changing markets and take advantage of new opportunities. Another example would be supermarkets. If they are aware of a warm sunny weekend ahead, they will put out far more barbecue items e.g. sausages, burgers, chicken etc than for a rainy weekend. Are you opposed to that too?
I have absolutely no problem with Wizz Air taking advantage of current trends, even if for just a short time. It's up to the other airlines to up their game to compete. Business is a dog eat dog world - adapt or die.

Kevin

 

[Ray Finkle]

Seems as if Jersey are to add England to their red list from June 29th, where that leaves easyjet (and Jet2) I do not know.

It must be an absolute nightmare for the airlines at the moment

 

[Llandudno]

The new restrictions won’t apply to those who have had both doses of a vaccine. Given the general demographic of Jersey visitors is 40+ years old, and that’s exactly the demographic that has been vaccinated the most, Jersey might not even notice a difference in visitor numbers.

 

[JENNYJET]

If Charlie Hungerford had his way, Jersey would require a Visa to enter and an indication of wealth whilst Jim Bergerac would be busy rounding up the English yobbo 's ruining the ambience for residents and throw carriers of the Virus off the island.