Leeds Bradford: General Airport Discussion & Updates

[gcoabc1]

The YP / YEP ran an article yesterday (helpful for once) with LBA's side. LBA explained they now have enough security staff but can't get them airside because of passes but each week it is improving. I'll try dig the article out but it was a balanced and fair response to the industry problems. More importantly I've only seen the odd bit of social media saying LBA queues are about an hour which is nothing compared with other airports so I'm hoping all our Yorkshire friends are getting away on their holidays!

I'm not even going to enter into the debate Grant Shapps has started this morning!

Just got back from Lanzarote after 4 weeks on the island with family.
I reported on a terrific experience on our outward journey with Jet2, which was a total breeze from start to finish and having returned this afternoon I can say it was generally a dream return trip.
Through Arrecife Airport - Check in -Security inside 10 minutes.
Flight delayed from LBIA meant our 1130 dep was 1200/take off 1210. Arrived back at 1550.
Through Immigration, collected luggage and in the taxi within 35 minutes.
Not all the stories at Airports are horror stories.

 

[lbaspotter]

My son and family were due to fly out from Manchester to Cyprus today and got a message to say their holiday had been cancelled just before they set off to the airport. They’ve now booked a last minute holiday to Turkey next week with Jet2 from LBA. TUI and Manchester’s loss is Jet2’s and LBA’s gain.

My friend was due to fly from Manchester to Tenerife tomorrow. But they received the following email this morning from TUI.



Now they're rebooked to fly with Ryanair from LBA.

 

[Aviador]

The connection to the Leeds forum is the re booking but is there any chance you can post that in the Manchester forum as well?

 

[LBA4EVER]

Crikey can you imagine if you are due to fly on a TUI flight, constantly checking your emails to see if your flights going ahead or not, takes away that holiday buzz you get before travelling. I say just book jet2!

 

[Flightlevel330]

Not LBA related directly but Wizz will close the Doncaster base from the 10th of June according to a source on Twitter. Never nice to see an airport loose services, even if they are a neighbour, but it’s only good news for LBA!

 

[White Heather]

Not LBA related directly but Wizz will close the Doncaster base from the 10th of June according to a source on Twitter. Never nice to see an airport loose services, even if they are a neighbour, but it’s only good news for LBA!

If that's true, presumably it relates to the Wizz UK part of Wizz only and they will continue to have flights coming in using foreign based aircraft. Whatever, it's not good and adds to a long list if carriers that have gone for DSA and then left.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

On the Flybe thread it mentions STS are looking for engineers with A320 experience. Presumably just a coincidence.

 

[Hendi]

Could lba persuade them into establishing a base at our end? Must be some regular custom who would travel to lba?

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Might cause some friction with Ryanair.

Incidentally, its not the same source that mooted the reintroduction of Pakistan flights is it?

 

[arry]

Not LBA related directly but Wizz will close the Doncaster base from the 10th of June according to a source on Twitter. Never nice to see an airport loose services, even if they are a neighbour, but it’s only good news for LBA!

Lots of posts on Spanish Holiday Facebook pages complaining that they’ve had their flights cancelled a short notice With Wizz at DSA.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Also now on ITV.com. Looks like DSA have removed their subsidy.

Airline announces large number of flight cancellations from Yorkshire airport | ITV News

The low cost airline said it is due to Doncaster Sheffield airport indicating it is unable to guarantee the terms of its commercial agreement. | ITV News Calendar

www.itv.com

 

[LBA4EVER]

Endless airlines have started services from DSA rather than LBA all of which seem to fail.
LBA need to be quick here and try get wizz onboard, the airline have their west of england base been LPL so ideally an east of england base with large catchment area namely LBA would be ideal. Also to note many wizz flights into DSA generally arrive during the evening hrs so this buisness plan would work well at LBA with its not fit for purpose 1960s terminal when the airport is quieter.

 

[Aviador]

Endless airlines have started services from DSA rather than LBA all of which seem to fail.
LBA need to be quick here and try get wizz onboard, the airline have their west of england base been LPL so ideally an east of england base with large catchment area namely LBA would be ideal. Also to note many wizz flights into DSA generally arrive during the evening hrs so this buisness plan would work well at LBA with its not fit for purpose 1960s terminal when the airport is quieter.

What, even if it means paying them a subsidy?

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I was surprised to see how many Tui flights there are from DSA. Wouldn't be surprised if DSA haven't had an assurance from Tui that they will take up the slack.

 

[Jerry]

I was surprised to see how many Tui flights there are from DSA. Wouldn't be surprised if DSA haven't had an assurance from Tui that they will take up the slack.

TUI and Wizz are different types of airlines and TUI recently expanded at the airport adding a 4th based aircraft and long haul routes.

 

[lbaspotter]

Wizz Air easten european services will continue to operate. The base at DSA is Wizz UK which was due to operate beach routes, eg: Lanzarote, Malaga, Alicante, Fuerteventura, Larnaca, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Dalaman, Faro.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Wizz Air easten european services will continue to operate. The base at DSA is Wizz UK which was due to operate beach routes, eg: Lanzarote, Malaga, Alicante, Fuerteventura, Larnaca, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Dalaman, Faro.

Yes, thats why I was thinking they might step in to replace Wizz. You would think DSA had a plan in place.

 

[White Heather]

It's clear from the news article that the airport are blaming Wizz and claiming to not know this was coming, so it's highly unlikely that they have assurances from TUi about taking up the slack. Meanwhile Wizz are clearly blaming DSA management and effectively accusing them of failing to meet the terms if their contract. All in all, it doesn't look as though their commercial relationship is a good one which is surprising given how many years Wizz have operated there. I know that this is Wizz UK, not the European original, but even so, this looks like a serious breakdown.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

It's clear from the news article that the airport are blaming Wizz and claiming to not know this was coming, so it's highly unlikely that they have assurances from TUi about taking up the slack. Meanwhile Wizz are clearly blaming DSA management and effectively accusing them of failing to meet the terms if their contract. All in all, it doesn't look as though their commercial relationship is a good one which is surprising given how many years Wizz have operated there. I know that this is Wizz UK, not the European original, but even so, this looks like a serious breakdown.

I simply cant imagine that DSA weren't aware this was coming. They may not have been aware of the timing but looks as you say this could have been building for some time.

 

[tomrhodes28]

Oh dear, going to be some hefty delays this afternoon. Ryanair FR 2504 from Faro has just burst one of its tyres on landing.