easyJet

[lbia]

Apparently the inbound had 74 passengers on. That still less than a 50% load factor. Thursdays are usually a popular day with the majority of weekend travelers going Thursday to Sunday. A key performance indicator for ski routes that Jet2 use to measure success is the amount of ski's carried, usually about 1 set for every 4 passengers is the norm. I don't know how easy are performing on ancillary revenues but I will try see how many bags and ski's are being carried tomorrow.

Yes, Jet2 have had their flights on sale for nearly a year but around 50% of sales are made in the last two months so that is obviously a large chunk of passengers which easyJet could have lured from Jet2. As you say White Heather I also do not think that the Geneva route is the full story. LBA are obviously desperate to get new routes and airlines and there is a limit to what Jet2 and Ryanair will offer, but I do not think easyJet will be the future.

 

[WYIA]

KLM FK70's also do it !

 

[ryan]

To be honest though, easyjet have gone into this half heatedly with the bad timings, very little advertising at this end, probably non at the other end.

I'm getting a sense of déja vu!

On the contrary though, I didn't see any easyJet advertising around the DSA area, but saw a large poster for Doncaster in Amsterdam

 

[pug]

Ryan, Doncaster was given a big push in the media. I know someone at a local commercial station who told me how much they paid for advertising on there alonem, quite eye watering realy.

Still not sure of the motive to serve LBA, it could just be to retain some presence this side of the Pennines, but i believe they will see room for expansion there, particularly on German routes.

 

[Aviador]

To be honest though, easyjet have gone into this half heatedly with the bad timings, very little advertising at this end, probably non at the other end.

I'm getting a sense of déja vu!

On the contrary though, I didn't see any easyJet advertising around the DSA area, but saw a large poster for Doncaster in Amsterdam

Only difference is at LBA I don't think they'll get as far as being able to offer daily flights to six or so destinations.

(I do hope I am wrong of course before I am shot down for sounding pessimistic )

 

[ryan]

Only difference is at LBA I don't think they'll get as far as being able to offer daily flights to six or so destinations.

(I do hope I am wrong of course before I am shot down for sounding pessimistic )

To be honest, you never know what's round the corner!

 

[Hull City Fan]

Good news! easyJet are returning to Leeds Bradford next winter with their Geneva service.

Flights remain 5 times a week BUT with better timings.

Monday: Arrvies LBA - 12:20
Departs LBA - 12:50

Thursday: Arrives LBA - 12:20
Departs LBA - 12:50

Friday: Arrives LBA - 12:20
Departs LBA - 12:50

Saturday: Arrives LBA - 14:20
Departs LBA - 14:55

Sunday: Arrives LBA - 11:50
Departs LBA - 12:20

Flights like this year are W patterns Mon-Sat from Liverpool and Sundays from London Stansted.

Flights run Thursday 15th December 2011 to Monday 27th February 2012.

 

[Aviador]

Thanks 'Hull City Fan'

Looks like they have better timings for the next winter season. For skiers at least anyway.

 

[eastcoaster]

Those are excellent timings for next year. The problem this year was the late arrival, making everyone miss the ski coach connections to the resorts.

 

[lbaspotter]

Great news from Easyjet. Will keep Jet2 on there toes for next winter's ski season i guess.

The timeings look alot better for next year too. That will make connections possible to the buses that take punters to the ski slopes easier as eastcoster says.

 

[tleeds]

yes, great news. Is there any chance easyJet may commit to basing aircraft at the airport? Would be good to see some more routes from them.

 

[jason1-11]

Excellent news. I was sure they'd be off after one season.

Lets now hope for something for summer 2012.

 

[Aviador]

Flights run Thursday 15th December 2011 to Monday 27th February 2012.

Isn't it finishing much earlier though?

 

[eastcoaster]

Flights run Thursday 15th December 2011 to Monday 27th February 2012.

Isn't it finishing much earlier though?

Very much so. It ends at the finish of the school half term holidays. I though it would have run until Easter.

 

[empire]

Easyjet have only released flights up to the end of Feb 2012 network wide so don't make any assumptions just yet. They did a similar thing last year with its early release programme.

 

[User0001]

I would doubt easyjet will expand beyond GVA and possibly GNB at LBA, just look how long BHX has had those routes without expanding further.

Just to show im not all doom and gloom on this forum though, I have heard GVA could be 8 weekly next winter, with an extra flight on tuesdays, and double daily sat/sun. Just a rumour right now though

 

[Aviador]

With all due respect world_rep but I see no reason why Easyjet wont do what Jet2 have already done which is to operate from both sides of the Pennines with a sizable presence at both Manchester and Leeds. As much as I agree with some of the things you have said regarding things such as long haul operations, short haul flights to Europe are very much within Leeds Bradford airport's realm. The Yorkshire region is very much under served and Jet2 has proven that the market exists. Competition will only open up this market further.

 

[User0001]

I know people think im all about MAN, but for once I didnt bring MAN into this.
My comments about easyjet have nothing to do with MAN, I was mearly saying about how Easyjet have had GVA/GNB at BHX for a few years now, and have never expanded further than that. BOH also had a GVA route, with no major expansion.

Also, I think we have to cut this debate of XXX does LBA/MAN so XXX will do as well. We had this debate with EK/PIA, and now LS/U2. Just because Jet2 have 2 bases on each side of the pennines doesnt mean Easyjet want to. They are 2 different airlines and have 2 different business ideas. Im not saying easyjet will never open a base at LBA, but im just saying lets not run before we can walk. One route on a W pattern does not automatically mean a base is imminant. Im not saying this against LBA, Id say it about any airport, including 'my beloved MAN' if I was looking at it realistically.

Aside from the LBA debate, easy have said there wont be much UK expansion this year, so thats also something to consider.

 

[eastcoaster]

World_Rep is correct in that Easy are not expanding this year, other than their "big" bases. They are even contracting at others such as Newcastle. The best we can hope for is what we are getting, a GVA, and maybe a few extra flights to there. A GNB would be the next step if there is a next step. An Easy base at LBA would need a complete upturn in the economy with strong growth in the airlines and the markets and not just the green shoots we may see in the next couple of years.

 

[lbaspotter]

Hi

As has been mentioned already on here Easyjet are contracting at most off there bases at the moment so I definitely don’t see easyjet basing aircarft at LBA in the medium to short term anytime soon. Expansion in the UK by the airline is only happening at London Gatwick and Manchester. Hopefully maybe in the longer term future when things settle down they may look at a basing aircraft at LBA.

I think most people or LBA based enthusiasts on here would settle for an 8x weekly Geneva service if it happens. A ski service to Grenoble would be a welcome addition to the LBA route network. Maybe 2x weekly to start with. They would have the route to there self’s thats off course unless either Jet2 or ryanair look at that route next winter season from LBA.