easyJet

[White Heather]

There are 4 routes in that list that LBA have had, but no longer do.

 

[Hendi]

Surely there is potential to have another based airline, before monarch went under they were about to or had just based 2 brand newish a320s? I guess it's going to take someone taking a gamble in these times with airlines sinking left right and centre. With the correct equipment and timings I'm surely the custom is there, I thought easyjet might have kicked on and offered a few more routes when they started there Geneva service but i guess it wasnt to be.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Going back to the post abput easyJet wanting to be the number 1 or 2 main airline at a base, are they that at Stansted? Ryanair and Jet2 both seem to have bigger oparations at STN. I suppose easyJet was number 2 before Jet2 turned up.

 

[paully]

Easyjet retrenched to Southend from Stansted, which opened the door somewhat to Jet2...Mind you that backfired a bit when Ryanair suddenly camped on their doorstep there as well..

 

[LBA4EVER]

I guess if easyjet can operate from both lpl and man and been only 30miles apart then it does make sense for them to try LBA esp as this side of the country we have nothing apart from just a small op from ncl. Easyjet are the ones LBA really need to work on getting !

 

[White Heather]

Surely there is potential to have another based airline, before monarch went under they were about to or had just based 2 brand newish a320s? I guess it's going to take someone taking a gamble in these times with airlines sinking left right and centre. With the correct equipment and timings I'm surely the custom is there, I thought easyjet might have kicked on and offered a few more routes when they started there Geneva service but i guess it wasnt to be.

Hendi, Monarch had 2 based A320s at LBA from day one of their base - initially two brand new ones equipped with winglets but these didn't last long. At the time they went under, they had just agreed to increase their base at LBA to 3 A320s - which would indicate that they were pretty happy with how they were doing here.

 

[Tarn Spotter]

Certainly cant see Easyjet opening any routes to Germany from LBA in the near future.
The German marked is a huge loss maker for all European airlines, Ryanair announced in September their German losses running at £3m a week (£150M over the last year) and the financial market feel Easyjet is catching an even greater weekly loss on it German division.
Lufthansa with the purchase of Air Berlin is determined to rid the German market of one of their major competitors, Easyjet looks to be the one wobbling, opening up other u.k. routes to German not a wise decision.
Easyjets losses for the half year grew by £200m year on year, whilst the company blamed Brexit, the market feels Germany the problem. we should hear this month its full year results.
MOL feels Lufthansa is receiving state aid, when Eurowings announced its new routes during Ryanairs AGM, it was met with rolled eyes and disbelieve.

 

[Hendi]

Hendi, Monarch had 2 based A320s at LBA from day one of their base - initially two brand new ones equipped with winglets but these didn't last long. At the time they went under, they had just agreed to increase their base at LBA to 3 A320s - which would indicate that they were pretty happy with how they were doing here.

Cheers for clearing that up heather. I knew they had 2 new a320s at some point didnt know they had agreed to base a 3rd unit though. What were jet2's and Ryanair's bases like back then? If monarch were happy to have a 3 aircraft base surely that shows the potential is or was there for more airlines/based.

 

[White Heather]

Cheers for clearing that up heather. I knew they had 2 new a320s at some point didnt know they had agreed to base a 3rd unit though. What were jet2's and Ryanair's bases like back then? If monarch were happy to have a 3 aircraft base surely that shows the potential is or was there for more airlines/based.

I recall that when Monarch agreed to a 3rd based aircraft at LBA back in 2017, (for summer 2018) Jet2 had around 14 based aircraft and Ryanair had 3 still, but with many more flights operating using non based aircraft.

 

[LBA4EVER]

I recall that when Monarch agreed to a 3rd based aircraft at LBA back in 2017, (for summer 2018) Jet2 had around 14 based aircraft and Ryanair had 3 still, but with many more flights operating using non based aircraft.

Its a bit of a silly debate this as we all know that LBA could have jet2,ryanair and easyjet operating from it all with a large base of aircraft and very healthy loads per flight. Its just getting the airlines to do the above, but with improved infrastructure and dare I say it runway improvements it would happen, we are in west Yorkshire here!

 

[White Heather]

Its a bit of a silly debate this as we all know that LBA could have jet2,ryanair and easyjet operating from it all with a large base of aircraft and very healthy loads per flight. Its just getting the airlines to do the above, but with improved infrastructure and dare I say it runway improvements it would happen, we are in west Yorkshire here!

Except if you read it again, it is not a debate. A question was asked and I answered it. Simples.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Except if you read it again, it is not a debate. A question was asked and I answered it. Simples.
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Im trying to be positive about our airport as I know it has massive potential and no way am I having a go at anyone on here,im just very straight to the point.

 

[Statto]

T.....my sister who lives 20 mins from Stansted is out in Spain at the moment and got her flight with Jet2 at £75 return and Ryanair virtually own that airport....so why did Jet2 go there I wonder if they have to slash prices so low to compete.....I really think they will leave there as that has to be a money loser.....

It may well be the price for that particular seat on that particular day was slashed but a very brave conclusion to say that means the whole Stansted operation is not working. They went there because there was no one was really offering the flexible package holiday product that Jet2 are having such success with. Stansted is also owned by Manchester Airport's Group so they have the opportunity to put together a group deal on landing fees (which can also include East Midlands). Finally, the management at Stansted have made no secret of the fact they want to reduce reliance on Ryanair so I'm sure they were keen to help Jet2 establish and grow an operation there.

 

[ex_crew]

Totally agree Finger66 . Jet 2 have employed a disruptive business model at Stansted ,a strategy for creating new business markets by improving upon or making a change to an existing business model which Ryanair have created at Stansted.,A very very well thought out business decision by Jet2 .

 

[lbaspotter]

Rumour posted on the dried Fruit Forum that Easyjet are looking at opening Belfast - Leeds route, but nothing will be confirmed until the Cronavirus has done one!

 

[Bigman]

The future is bright...the future is orange.

 

[a300boy]

Hope that one happens !

 

[AirBingley]

Fingers crossed - a 319 should prove more resilient to the LBA breeze / visibility than the Dash although Flybe often seemed to have more luck that Are Lingus with that!

 

[a300boy]

Cat 3 Capable too !

 

[rmac]

A 3xdaily EasyJet 319 would, I think be very acceptable. Lets hope so.