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[Finger66]

Great news and our general Belfast market clearly doing very well with both EAG and EZY adding frequency this winter. The Airbuses as we know will also cope with the LBA weather better than the ATRs so some interesting times ahead. LBA in for its busiest winter yet I suspect

 

[752]

Good to see EZY strengthen their BFS program. I remember LBA was launched same time as EMA however EMA didn't last.

Also good to see EI hold their own with BHD and have a strong winter program. It's a good sign even though operations tend to be more difficult. The frequency EI offer is great, hope for a better winter season for them.

 

[lbaspotter]

As Promised.

Easyjet’s Revised - Full Winter 2024/2025 Belfast Int’l – Leeds/Bradford Schedule is now on sale with flights bookable from October 27th, 2024 up until March 29th, 2025 as follows.

Oct 27th - Nov 15th = Increased from 3x to 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)
Nov 17th - Dec 6th = Increased from 3x to 4x weekly (Mon, Thu-Fri & Sun)
Dec 8th - Jan 6th = Increased from 5x to 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)
Jan 9th - Feb 3nd = Increased from 2x to 4x weekly (Mon, Thu-Fri & Sun)
Feb 6th - Mar 29th = Increased from 5x to 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)

Mondays
EZY049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A319 28/10-16/12
EZY049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A320 23/12-30/12
EZY049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A320 06/01-24/03
Tuesdays
--------------------------------- N/A -----------------------------------
Wednesdays
EZY049 = BFS 19:50 - LBA 20:45 / EZY050 = LBA 21:15 - BFS 22:15 = A319 30/10-30/10
EZY049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 06/11-06/11
EZY049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 04/12-18/12
EZY049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 01/01-01/01
EZY049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 05/02-26/03
Thursdays
EZY049 = BFS 16:15 – LBA 17:10 / EZY050 = LBA 17:40 – BFS 18:40 = A320 31/10-30/10
EZY049 = BFS 15:45 – LBA 16:40 / EZY050 = LBA 17:10 – BFS 18:10 = A320 07/11-27/03
Fridays
EZY049 = BFS 15:45 - LBA 16:40 / EZY050 = LBA 17:10 - BFS 18:10 = A320 01/11-28/03
Saturdays
EZY049 = BFS 09:30 - LBA 10:35 / EZY050 = LBA 11:05 - BFS 12:05 = A319 02/11-02/11
EZY049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 09/11-09/11
EZY049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 14/12-04/01
EZY049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 08/02-29/03
Sundays
EZY049 = BFS 18:15 - LBA 19:10 / EZY050 = LBA 19:40 - BFS 20:40 = A319 27/10-23/03

 

[JRP]

New route to Geneva from 2025 according to Sean M on X

 

[lbaspotter]

New route to Geneva from 2025 according to Sean M on X

Yeap the Leeds - Geneva route returns operating 1x weekly service starting from January 18th, 2025 using EasyJet Swiss Airbus A320

Saturdays - Jan 18th to Jan 25th
EZS1369 = GVA 16:45 - LBA 17:40
EZS1370 = LBA 19:20 - GVA 22:10
Sundays - Feb 2nd to Feb 23rd
EZS1369 = GVA 06:45 - LBA 07:40
EZS1370 = LBA 08:35 - GVA 11:20

This is very positive news in my book and good to see growth by EasyJet at LBA, let’s hope it continues.

 

[BCFC]

Yeap the Leeds - Geneva route returns operating 1x weekly service starting from January 18th, 2024 using EasyJet Swiss Airbus A320

Saturdays - Jan 18th to Jan 25th
EZS1369 = GVA 16:45 - LBA 17:40
EZS1370 = LBA 19:20 - GVA 22:10
Sundays - Feb 2nd to Feb 23rd
EZS1369 = GVA 06:45 - LBA 07:40
EZS1370 = LBA 08:35 - GVA 11:20

This is very positive news in my book and good to see growth by EasyJet at LBA, let’s hope it continues.

And no doubt a lot cheaper than Jet2….excellent news for LBA.

 

[SierraHotel]

Only 6 departures in total but fingers crossed there is more to come from U2.

 

[Finger66]

I keep saying it - but the good news keeps on coming and more to contribute to our busiest winter yet

 

[LBA4EVER]

If eastern make a mess of the AMS route (if it happens) the orange crew on this route would work well esp those visiting the Netherlands , KLM still obviously better for connecting flights.
Amsterdam, belfast int, Geneva, a paris route and perhaps test the water on 1 or 2 routes ie LIS, MAD.
Something similar to what easy did at BHX to start with esp as its going to be 2 years before our terminal is fully op.

 

[Finger66]

@LBA4EVER totally agree there. I actually said the same re AMS to someone on Saturday. That said I am not totally convinced the T3 thing is about op for KL to AMS, but as ever where T3 are concerned I am happy to be disappointed. I think some competition on AMS is needed to ensure prices come down, we often see posts about how much cheaper KL are from other airports - especially where they have competition and U2 are that ideal operator

 

[LBAYORKIE]

@LBA4EVER totally agree there. I actually said the same re AMS to someone on Saturday. That said I am not totally convinced the T3 thing is about op for KL to AMS, but as ever where T3 are concerned I am happy to be disappointed. I think some competition on AMS is needed to ensure prices come down, we often see posts about how much cheaper KL are from other airports - especially where they have competition and U2 are that ideal operator

I find that point to point KL are often (not always) cheaper from MAN but for connecting flights theres less of a difference.

 

[lbaspotter]

If we go same way as Southend, Southampton & Newcastle without based aircraft, but gradually building up them in the future.

My bet is that we get 2-3x weekly services on the ever popular beach routes to Alicante, Malaga, Faro & Palma, only because as they will fill the aircraft quiet easily .
Amsterdam is quite possible too, Maybe 1x daily to start with.

I don’t think they’ll touch Paris what with having both Ryanair & Jet2 serving that market currently with up to 8x weekly flights.

 

[LBA4EVER]

If we go same way as Southend, Southampton & Newcastle without based aircraft, but gradually building up them in the future.

My bet is that we get 2-3x weekly services on the ever popular beach routes to Alicante, Malaga, Faro & Palma, only because as they will fill the aircraft quiet easily .
Amsterdam is quite possible too, Maybe 1x daily to start with.

I don’t think they’ll touch Paris what with having both Ryanair & Jet2 serving that market currently with up to 8x weekly flights.

I've travelled through the paris Beauvais airport with ryanair which by the way is a 1hr drive away from the paris suburbs, from what a saw it was a real mixed bag of pax but mainly young travellers with just one small bag, rucksacks etc this is probably due to flights been cheap due to ryanair ops and regular buses to paris, so i feel there is a market still for easyjet to one of the paris airports that are located nearer to the city than the Beauvais one.

 

[lbaspotter]

Easyjet’s Full Winter 2024/2025

2x Routes - Belfast International & Geneva
Peak = Up to 7x weekly flights.

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL
Oct 27th - Nov 15th = 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)
Nov 17th - Dec 6th =4x weekly (Mon, Thu-Fri & Sun)
Dec 8th - Jan 6th = 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)
Jan 9th - Feb 3nd = 4x weekly (Mon, Thu-Fri & Sun)
Feb 6th - Mar 29th = 6x weekly (Mon, Wed-Sun)
GENEVA
Jan 18th - Jan 25th = 1x weekly (Sat)
Feb 2nd - Feb 23rd = 1x weekly (Sun)

EZY = Easyjet UK
EZS = Easyjet Swiss

Mondays
EZY0049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A319 28/10-16/12
EZY0049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A320 23/12-30/12
EZY0049 = BFS 07:05 - LBA 08:10 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:40 - BFS 09:40 = A320 06/01-24/03
Tuesdays
--------------------------------- N/A -----------------------------------
Wednesdays
EZY0049 = BFS 19:50 - LBA 20:45 / EZY0050 = LBA 21:15 - BFS 22:15 = A319 30/10-30/10
EZY0049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY0050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 06/11-06/11
EZY0049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY0050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 04/12-18/12
EZY0049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY0050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 01/01-01/01
EZY0049 = BFS 18:50 - LBA 19:45 / EZY0050 = LBA 20:15 - BFS 21:15 = A320 05/02-26/03
Thursdays
EZY0049 = BFS 15:45 – LBA 16:40 / EZY0050 = LBA 17:10 – BFS 18:10 = A320 07/11-27/03
EZY0049 = BFS 16:15 – LBA 17:10 / EZY0050 = LBA 17:40 – BFS 18:40 = A320 31/10-30/10
Fridays
EZY0049 = BFS 15:45 - LBA 16:40 / EZY0050 = LBA 17:10 - BFS 18:10 = A320 01/11-28/03
Saturdays
EZY0049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 09/11-09/11
EZY0049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 14/12-04/01
EZY0049 = BFS 06:55 - LBA 08:00 / EZY0050 = LBA 08:30 - BFS 09:30 = A319 08/02-29/03
EZY0049 = BFS 09:30 - LBA 10:35 / EZY0050 = LBA 11:05 - BFS 12:05 = A319 02/11-02/11
EZS1369 = GVA 16:45 - LBA 17:40 / EZS1370 = LBA 19:20 - GVA 22:10 = A320 18/01-25/01
Sundays
EZS1369 = GVA 06:40 - LBA 07:40 / EZS1370 = LBA 08:35 - GVA 11:20 = A320 02/02-23/02
EZY0049 = BFS 18:15 - LBA 19:10 / EZY0050 = LBA 19:40 - BFS 20:40 = A319 27/10-23/03

 

[752]

Not sure how great these EZY times are for skiers / getting too and from resorts. however, its great to see them expand a little, even if it is for x6 week only (like Balkan with SOF). Hopefully they can extend the season out if bookings prove well. Maybe they're using it as a slot sitting exercise in GVA. Hopefully get some more from EZY. I swear when they operated GVA last time it was about x5 weekly.

 

[Finger66]

Yes they did but they did really have the amount of Jet2 flights for company then. Also think the EU ski market has been suffering recently as I understand weather conditions haven't been favourable so no surprise of a cautious re introduction. Expect more to follow and not necessarily just GVA

 

[SierraHotel]

More to follow? Do you know something I don't!

 

[Finger66]

Not really, just a hunch, but equally their ongoing commitment/expansion at LBA, however small, shows/points to something

 

[lbaspotter]

Not really, just a hunch, but equally their ongoing commitment/expansion at LBA, however small, shows/points to something

If I’m be honest I think the EasyJet EU based beach fleet will be next to turn up at LBA. They will easily sellout flights to the PMI, ALC, AGP & FAO.

 

[rmac]

Agreed: I think EasyJet will base 2 aircraft once the new extension is completed and new stands are available. As well as PMI, etc I think somewhere such as Madrid, Munich etc will also do well from LBA.