Route Development & Rumours

[gulftraveller]

With the Trump factor, demand going West is only going to decrease from UK and Europe in general. And the likes of United, American, Delta will have higher priorities. As Iberia have shown, in the short to medium term the A321XLR will be used to replace wide bodies on marginal routes rather than to open up routes to secondary airports.

The Middle East is a different matter.

 

[Finger66]

Less UK-US flying could possibly though open up slots at LHR, so perhaps every cloud.........

 

[White Heather]

Less UK-US flying could possibly though open up slots at LHR, so perhaps every cloud.........

Perhaps less US flying might turn into more Canada flying. Just like the US but without a moron in charge. Anyone for Toronto or Montreal?

 

[Aviador]

Perhaps less US flying might turn into more Canada flying. Just like the US but without a moron in charge. Anyone for Toronto?

From the outside looking in, I've never wanted to go to the States because it doesn't look safe enough. The fact that over 50% of the US electorate voted for a bafoon is worrying too. For me Canada anyday over the inward looking USA.

 

[Peter Barber]

There is a big opportunity if things continue the way they are here in Canada. It has been reported that bookings between the US and Canada have declined drastically and for April 2025, only 295,982 bookings have been recorded, a 75.7% decline. People are opting for the Caribbean and Mexico rather than the US. Many people that have year round properties in Florida and Arizona are selling up due to the political unease and potential conflict through border crossings. The Canadian population are very motivated to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by Trump and his ramblings of Canada being the 51st state, to the point where I have never seen the country so united. I expect that instead of going south to the US, people will be looking east to Europe and the UK for their vacation plans. So as long as Trump keeps angering the world with his protectionist mandate, then opportunities will open up for better travel links to UK regional airports such as Leeds, who have had direct links to Canada. WestJet is expanding its transatlantic service to Europe with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including new routes from Halifax to Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Paris, and increased frequencies on existing routes like London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

 

[Finger66]

Never had you down as a crackpot @LBA4EVER but if you are on Trumps side I may have to reconsider my viewpoint. Of course we are all entitled to our own viewpoint but more harm than good is coming as long as he remains in power

 

[Aviador]

@LBA4EVER Your post is going to be moved to the general section before the thread goes way off topic.

 

[Peter Barber]

This is not a political forum LBA4EVER, if you are commenting on my FACTS about why I believe there is an opportunity for transatlantic travel between Canada and the US, then your political rant is unjustified. I will not stoop to correct your comments, but if you need to pledge your support for Trump, then there are plenty of radical sites that you can post to. Being affected by what is going on with Trump and the change in air travel trends in Canada, I believe that I am in a better position to comment on route potential development that is happening between Canada and the US.

 

[KARFA]

but if you need to pledge your support for Trump, then there are plenty of radical sites that you can post to

i am all for a non-political thread. perhaps apply the same to any anti-trump comments too, i am sure there are plenty of radical sites where those with TDS can feel at home

 

[LBA4EVER]

Wow and a big wow at that! i did not even start this conversation on mr trump, i was quite franky appalled by some of the previous comments on the guy and the words used. So dont dare be having a go at me!
Gosh thats rattled a few cages haha

Never had you down as a crackpot @LBA4EVER but if you are on Trumps side I may have to reconsider my viewpoint. Of course we are all entitled to our own viewpoint but more harm than good is coming as long as he remains in power

Im only as crazy as you finger haha

 

[lbaspotter]

Today must have been the first since the days of the based bmi regional Embraer 145 that we’ve had 3x flights out to Paris.

13:45/17:25 - CDG = EXS - B733, G-GDFN
13:50/14:20 - CDG = EJU - A320, OE-IJA
18:00-22:00 - BVA = RYR - B738, 9H-QAI

 

[752]

7 arrivals at 8am or before tomorrow wow that’s is fantastic, busy morning for the airport!

 

[Ian Gratton]

Correndon looking at Leeds, along with other regional airports. Possible flights to Egypt

Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions

Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents

www.ttgmedia.com

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Correndon looking at Leeds, along with other regional airports. Possible flights to Egypt

Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions

Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents

www.ttgmedia.com

Roadshow for agents in Leeds- Im hopeful.

 

[White Heather]

Correndon looking at Leeds, along with other regional airports. Possible flights to Egypt

Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions

Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents

www.ttgmedia.com

I've always wondered why Corendon are shirt sponsors for Hull City, yet offer nothing from the Yorkshire region.

 

[Aviador]

Anyone read the article? It's behind a paywal for me.

 

[northsouth]

It’s free if you want to register just gave to give a few details it does say their having some trade roadshows this may in Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow

 

[Finger66]

You realise Corendon is an anagram of "or conned" so perhaps as well this article didn't appear 15 days ago!

Dff suggesting some legislation hurdles to overcome for anything Egypt.

Let's hope for a positive outcome as new unserved routes and a new airline for LBA would be fantastic. Hopefully 2 of several in the pipeline!

 

[pug]

I've always wondered why Corendon are shirt sponsors for Hull City, yet offer nothing from the Yorkshire region.

It’s because the owner of Hull City is Turkish and presumably quite a big name there so has managed to negotiate shirt sponsorship with them. It is a bit odd though, sponsoring a team in such a visual way yet odd marketing when you don’t serve the people you’re advertising to!

Correndon even have a Hull City liveried 737 flying around on routes that don’t seem to include the U.K. It has on occasion visited HUY however, when taking players and fans on summer camps to Turkey.

 

[752]

I did see on Dried fruit about HUY and SEN being mentioned. I couldn’t read the article though. Be good for them airports but think there would be some more likely options first.

Egypt and Tunisia are ones I think would do great from LBA. Big market, good value for money.. always think good one for easyJet/TUI