Route Development & Rumours

[Aviador]

As you say, they will also have A321LR which would be more suitable.

But given FlyADeal is a subsidiary of Saudia, SV would want to be careful not to compete with itself. I still think FlyNas would be a better fit: they fly to Islamabad but FlyADeal does not.

That could be said for any route.

 

[White Heather]

They have A321 Neo on order also if it has the legs.

Dont think the NEO does. The likes of Jeddah appeared to be too far when I checked, particularly taking account of diversionary fuel.

 

[Jerry]

As you say, they will also have A321LR which would be more suitable.

But given FlyADeal is a subsidiary of Saudia, SV would want to be careful not to compete with itself. I still think FlyNas would be a better fit: they fly to Islamabad but FlyADeal does not.

I believe that Saudi Arabia wants to attract more inbound tourism to essentially rival Dubai so (and please no one take this as a slagging off of Leeds and Yorkshire) Saudia could be used to target more premium markets and onward connections and flyadeal less premium markets considering it is a low cost airline. Problem Saudi Arabia has though is a costly inbound tourism visa, I believe its £100.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I believe that Saudi Arabia wants to attract more inbound tourism to essentially rival Dubai so (and please no one take this as a slagging off of Leeds and Yorkshire) Saudia could be used to target more premium markets and onward connections and flyadeal less premium markets considering it is a low cost airline. Problem Saudi Arabia has though is a costly inbound tourism visa, I believe its £100.

Another barrier to tourism is the fact that they do not permit alcohol on their aircraft or anywhere in the country.

 

[Aviador]

Another barrier to tourism is the fact that they do not permit alcohol on their aircraft or anywhere in the country.

That really depends on the type of tourist. I'm not sure they're looking for westernised tourists. It isn't on my bucket list but it will suit some.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

That really depends on the type of tourist. I'm not sure they're looking for westernised tourists. It isn't on my bucket list but it will suit some.

I agree, but its reducing the tourist potential by quite a lot.

 

[BCFC]

Big Ryanair headline saying “Watch out Bratislava is coming”
No idea if LBA are in their plans.

 

[SierraHotel]

FR already serve BTS from LBA

 

[752]

FR already serve BTS from LBA

Not for winter which is strange, hopefully we gain that back

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Big Ryanair headline saying “Watch out Bratislava is coming”
No idea if LBA are in their plans.

They're moving their regional base from Vienna to there. Very close together.

 

[752]

Interesting Hays / P&O offering a BGI departures from EXT next winter, would be great if LBA could get these 1 off charter flights, EXT has a shorter runway.

 

[AirBingley]

Interesting Hays / P&O offering a BGI departures from EXT next winter, would be great if LBA could get these 1 off charter flights, EXT has a shorter runway.

I raised this with our P&O account manager at our last TEAMS also the Malta based cruises which often use Jet2 and it's 'under constant review' - I reminded her that Leeds and Manchester aren't just 40-50 miles apart they are potentially an overnight stay and an extra half day on a holiday!

 

[Seasider]

Another barrier to tourism is the fact that they do not permit alcohol on their aircraft or anywhere in the country.

That wouldn't be a problem for me and probably some others as well.

 

[752]

I raised this with our P&O account manager at our last TEAMS also the Malta based cruises which often use Jet2 and it's 'under constant review' - I reminded her that Leeds and Manchester aren't just 40-50 miles apart they are potentially an overnight stay and an extra half day on a holiday!

Interestingly I see on FR24 there is alot of Jet2 TFS charters down to TFS at the weekend but LBA doesn’t feature, presuming for a cruise company. There obviously is a big cruise market in the area as it was one of the main drivers Blue Island announced SOU.

TUI also serve LBA mainly for its Marella cruise offering.

 

[gulftraveller]

That wouldn't be a problem for me and probably some others as well.

Nor for me. But part of their target market will be connecting onwards. Believe me, the no alchohol issue is a big issue for airlines which have international ambitions.

 

[Snackbar]

Interesting Hays / P&O offering a BGI departures from EXT next winter, would be great if LBA could get these 1 off charter flights, EXT has a shorter runway.

Just to add EXT departure is also being served by a Tui Dreamliner.

 

[AirBingley]

Interestingly I see on FR24 there is alot of Jet2 TFS charters down to TFS at the weekend but LBA doesn’t feature, presuming for a cruise company. There obviously is a big cruise market in the area as it was one of the main drivers Blue Island announced SOU.

TUI also serve LBA mainly for its Marella cruise offering.

It will be P&O Azura hence my banging on the door very loudly!

 

[Finger66]

@Sherburnflyer92 my best cruise related joke is a great one liner!

 

[Ian Gratton]

I am now a retired travel agent but when i was working i spent a lot of time telling P&O that they needed to serve LBA. Fred Olsen used to use LBA for Caribbean charters. Last year I did a P&O Azura Cannaries cruise and was annoyed that I had to fly Jet2 from Man and not LBA.

 

[markietg]

It’s all gone very quiet in here sssssSSH!