Route Development & Rumours

[Statto]

Can't think why they are doing this lol.

They‘re opening a base in Marrakesh

 

[Finger66]

They‘re opening a base in Marrakesh

There was rather a large hint of sarcasm in my original comment

 

[Statto]

I didn’t get it, sorry. Not sure I do now on a second read. Sorry

 

[Finger66]

Don't worry @Statto not everyone does get me and I fully understand that. I was getting at the fact the Ryanair timing of this seems to mean they are after Jet2 as well now, after previously going after Wizz. Personally I have no problem with that as it should keep everyone on their toes

 

[Statto]

No worries.
Agadir is quite a way from Marrakesh - about 3 hours by road - so personally don’t think this is a case of them trying to rain on Jet2’s parade. Also Ryanair have been present at both Agadir and Marrakesh for some time, so if anything it’s Jet2 who are stepping in to their market

 

[Finger66]

Fair comment @Statto. Probably a pre-cursor of more to come so both could easily be on both routes before we know it

 

[AirBingley]

As a fan of Germany and the Nordics I’d love to see some action on this front! With no BA to LHR it’s Schipol or Man! Lufthansa City are starting to recruit so let’s see if a new terminal can tempt them!

 

[XEROX]

Turkish Airlines ordering a further 150 A321neo for expansion. Can definitely see them fly here in next few years.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-turkish-airlines-to-order-an-additional-220-airbus-aircraft

 

[airforced]

They would be most welcome (probably an understatement). After the new terminal is built would be the most likely though.

 

[gulftraveller]

Hopefully Pegasus will start to expand their SAW offering. A new terminal has no bearing on it, though. LBA not currently on TK’s medium term radar. A-Jet would also be a good fit for LBA.

 

[Finger66]

Interesting that LH are to cease/suspend their LPL-FRA service in early 24 citing lack of aircraft but equally saying it hasn't been so economically viable in recent months. Also suggested the route will be reinstated asap. So depending on whether you are an optimist or a pessimist what chances does this give LBA of getting an LH FRA service any time soon I wonder

 

[oldendays]

Bristol - Frankfurt has also been canned.

 

[Bigman]

Interesting that LH are to cease/suspend their LPL-FRA service in early 24 citing lack of aircraft but equally saying it hasn't been so economically viable in recent months. Also suggested the route will be reinstated asap. So depending on whether you are an optimist or a pessimist what chances does this give LBA of getting an LH FRA service any time soon I wonder

Not unless German Airways can give them a nod on where to find us

 

[Finger66]

Think they need to give KLM a nod in that direction at the moment, never mind Lufthansa!

 

[LBA4EVER]

Same old story, if LH started ops from the correct airport, the airport that has the 4th largest population and 2nd financial centre, leeds, Then things im sure would be different.

 

[Bigman]

The Luftwaffe never managed to find us either

 

[Finger66]

Understand the Luftwaffe's load factors were shocking. Probably because they charged a bomb!

 

[rmac]

I am wondering if the new Lufthansa City for 2026 will reinstate LPL and BRS but include also LBA and maybe other UK airports! GLA and EDI seem to be doing ok with LH.

 

[Silvercity]

Interesting that LH are to cease/suspend their LPL-FRA service in early 24 citing lack of aircraft but equally saying it hasn't been so economically viable in recent months. Also suggested the route will be reinstated asap. So depending on whether you are an optimist or a pessimist what chances does this give LBA of getting an LH FRA service any time soon I wonder

I've not heard that regarding viability, purely an aircraft issue LPL - FRA according LPL management. The route has been growing strongly load factors around 80 %.There is talk it will return next autumn. I wouldn't think they would look at LBA until they have reinstated routes and frequency drops. I would say Lufthansa has handled this badly however.

 

[laviation]

I've not heard that regarding viability, purely an aircraft issue LPL - FRA according LPL management. The route has been growing strongly load factors around 80 %.There is talk it will return next autumn. I wouldn't think they would look at LBA until they have reinstated routes and frequency drops. I would say Lufthansa has handled this badly however.

Perhaps you’ve missed this? This is from the airline itself:

Lufthansa is continuously evaluating and optimizing its entire route network. Due to unscheduled maintenance work on Pratt & Whitney engines in the Lufthansa Airbus A320neo fleet, Lufthansa Airlines will have significantly fewer aircraft available next year 2024 than originally planned. The company has therefore decided to suspend some routes from February 2024 that have not shown a positive economic development in recent months. One of the route that is affected by this suspension is Frankfurt - Liverpool. Lufthansa regrets this decision.
The cancellations will be published in the reservation systems on December 19, 2023 and passengers affected by cancellations will be informed and rebooked on alternative flights