Route Development & Rumours

[Seasider]

That's a mute point, I must admit.

 

[Aviador]

That's a mute point, I must admit.

I think the Canary Island only count because they're part of Spain but I think the Islands have been trying to seek independence for a number of years.

 

[White Heather]

That's a mute point, I must admit.

Like it or not, geographically, they are not in or anywhere near Europe really. Cape St Vincent on the Algarve is said to be the most South Westerly point in Europe - which wont be true if these islands which are hundreds of miles further South, are also classed as Europe.

 

[Len Fish]

The general consensus seems to be that
“Geographically the islands are part of the African continent but from a historical, economical, political and socio-cultural point of view, the Canaries are completely European”.
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[White Heather]

The general consensus seems to be that
“Geographically the islands are part of the African continent but from a historical, economical, political and socio-cultural point of view, the Canaries are completely European”.
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Which is pretty much what I've been saying. It's Geography that determines which continent islands are part of not the culture of those who live on them.

 

[lbaspotter]

Has anyone got access to the LBA summer 2024 slot coordination report that's just been published by ACL?
With LBA currently been designated a level 2 airport the reports aren't made public like those at level 3 airports.

I only ask because;
1) I hear the could be a few additional airlines & new routes which haven't already been confirmed/announced/rumoured.
2) Who is shown operating the TUI charters to Dalaman (2x weekly) and the new (Sun) Palma rotation.

Thankyou in advance....

Ps: Hopefully this may change in the years to come if the Department of Transport approve LBA's application to become level 3 airport. (summer seasonal)

 

[lbaspotter]

Well I think this article all but rules out Emirates coming to Leeds/Bradford anytime soon according to the airline's president Sir Tim Clark.

However, he said the lack of government support for the regions meant some airports, like Cardiff and Leeds Bradford, “are struggling”. “There was a seismic shift in de-industrialisation with the Thatcher era, and things did not get plugged in to replace.”

Emirates chief hints at growing ‘resilient’ UK operation and lowering fares

Sir Tim Clark told the Airlines 2023 conference in London the UK market has been ‘resilient to the fare levels’ the Gulf carrier currently has in place, adding: ‘I’m not saying they are going to last for ever’

www.ttgmedia.com

 

[Finger66]

It also possibly suggests LBA is an airport they have looked at, even if we are now dismissed. Would be nice of course but still think TK are our best hope for connections that way as the have the better aircraft size to suit LBA. Roll on 2026 - without wishing time away of course

 

[Jerry]

Well I think this article all but rules out Emirates coming to Leeds/Bradford anytime soon according to the airline's president Sir Tim Clark.

However, he said the lack of government support for the regions meant some airports, like Cardiff and Leeds Bradford, “are struggling”. “There was a seismic shift in de-industrialisation with the Thatcher era, and things did not get plugged in to replace.”

Emirates chief hints at growing ‘resilient’ UK operation and lowering fares

Sir Tim Clark told the Airlines 2023 conference in London the UK market has been ‘resilient to the fare levels’ the Gulf carrier currently has in place, adding: ‘I’m not saying they are going to last for ever’

www.ttgmedia.com

I wonder which governments he means? UK? or devolved? As both Yorkshire and Wales have devolution.

 

[XEROX]

What he could be implying....improve your facilities and we will consider you.

 

[Aviador]

I wonder which governments he means? UK? or devolved? As both Yorkshire and Wales have devolution.

Both probably.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Clearly Turkish and Emirates both have us on the radar and no doubt other carriers, thats a good thing for sure, lets just get building as the years ahead look promising

 

[Jerry]

Both probably.

Is there anything that the West Yorkshire mayor can do to encourage Emirates to Leeds? Do they have the financial clout for incentives?

 

[White Heather]

Is there anything that the West Yorkshire mayor can do to encourage Emirates to Leeds? Do they have the financial clout for incentives?

The Mayor? Do something for LBA?

That'll be the day.

 

[Aviador]

Is there anything that the West Yorkshire mayor can do to encourage Emirates to Leeds? Do they have the financial clout for incentives?

Think chocolate fireguard.

 

[Jerry]

The Mayor? Do something for LBA?

That'll be the day.

Well if she was engaged by the airport and it's supporters positively maybe she would. I expect promoting West Yorkshire is part of her remit and politicians like nothing more than a good photo op!

 

[White Heather]

Well if she was engaged by the airport and it's supporters positively maybe she would. I expect promoting West Yorkshire is part of her remit and politicians like nothing more than a good photo op!

She was asked by LBA to support the new terminal development, but totally failed to do so. She kept quiet whilst her famous five Labour MPs in Leeds all actively opposed it . Since then, she hasn't shown even the slightest interest in LBA even when the terminal development was announced recently. Not a word from her. If she can't take the credit, she's not interested.

 

[Jerry]

She was asked by LBA to support the new terminal development, but totally failed to do so. She kept quiet whilst her famous five Labour MPs in Leeds all actively opposed it . Since then, she hasn't shown even the slightest interest in LBA even when the terminal development was announced recently. Not a word from her. If she can't take the credit, she's not interested.

Still though the airport and it supporters need to continue to engage with her.

 

[CM.]

Still though the airport and it supporters need to continue to engage with her.

Which as a supporter I have done a few years back (2021) I emailed her to ask her views of the Airport and new terminal plans to which I got a generic bot reply which was no use whatsoever.

I’m not sure what else you’re supposed to do if she chooses not to engage or bother responding.

 

[Jerry]

I’m not sure what else you’re supposed to do if she chooses not to engage or bother responding.

All you can do is keep trying to engage.