Summer 2013 charters

[lbaspotter]

The airport has just issued a press release regading Thomson Holidays expansion from LBA for next summer 2013 programme using Monarch Airlines.

Source: http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/about-the-airport/news/2012-05-04-thomson-expansion

Thomson announces expansion of Summer 2013 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport

04 May 2012

Thomson has announced the expansion of its Summer 2013 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport with the introduction of four new routes.

The new Summer 2013 brochures* will now include Dalaman (Turkey), Paphos (Cyprus), Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) and Tunisia to complement its existing holiday destinations to Palma and Corfu.

In addition, Yorkshire holidaymakers will now be able to take advantage of the popular Thomson Cruise programme from Dalaman, Corfu and Palma.

LBA’s Sales & Marketing Manager, James Broughton, said “Summer 2013 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting Thomson programmes ever and we welcome Thomson’s increased commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport. These new holiday destinations will provide an increased choice for holidaymakers from Yorkshire’s gateway airport to a wide range of beach, cruise and sun resorts”.

Carl Gissing, Director of Customer Service for Thomson Airways said: “We are delighted to announce our new routes for Summer 2013 from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt), Dalaman (Turkey), Enfidha (Tunisia) and Paphos (Cyprus). This demonstrates our firm commitment to Leeds Bradford as part of our UK regional airport network. The airport offers easy access to a wide selection of beach and cruise destinations for all our customers. We recognise that there is strong demand for holidays to these fantastic and popular resorts.”

Thomson offers seven night holidays staying at the 5T Sensatori Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt on an all inclusive basis from £905 per person based on two sharing. Departing on 2nd May 2013 from Leeds Bradford Airport, the price includes return flights with Thomson Airways, accommodation, transfers and all taxes and charges. To find out more about this holiday or to book visit your local Thomson travel shop, thomson.co.uk or call 0871 230 2555.

Summer 2013 holidays are now on sale. Check the latest deals on www.thomson.co.uk or visit your local ABTA bonded travel agent.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

"with thomson airways" Thomosn really did to stop lying, its monrach get it right.

"Thomson’s increased commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport." Yeah done it before, so can easily do it again.

 

[Malaga]

Some information on provisional Monarch flights commencing May 2013:

Monday

MON3736/86 Dalaman 1000 - 1945

Tuesday

MON3512/62 Palma 0700 - 2115 (W rotation)

Wednesday

MON3623/73 Enfidha 0600 - 1350
MON3723/73 Paphos 1520 - 0215*

Thursday

MON3805/55 Sharm el Sheik 1000 - 2215

Regards

Malaga

 

[Aviador]

Thanks Malaga. There's still a lot of gaps then for additional routes.

 

[tleeds]

Yes thanks Malaga and I will mirror what Aviador said - lets hope they can be filled with some of Monarch's own Summer routes!

I have noticed that Monarch airlines B757 G-MONK is operating on behalf of Thomson at Edinburgh this Summer, just like what is projected to happen next Summer at LBA. Judging by the gap on the Wednesday, a 1hr 30min turnaround suggests an aircraft that could possibly by a B757 as well...

 

[lbaspotter]

Yes thanks Malaga and I will mirror what Aviador said - lets hope they can be filled with some of Monarch's own Summer routes!

I have noticed that Monarch airlines B757 G-MONK is operating on behalf of Thomson at Edinburgh this Summer, just like what is projected to happen next Summer at LBA. Judging by the gap on the Wednesday, a 1hr 30min turnaround suggests an aircraft that could possibly by a B757 as well...

Also worth pointing out that a 90 min turn around will allow them to operate both the Airbus A321 and as mentioned Boeing 757-200. As 90 mins is enough time for the over heated breaks to cool down, as we know Airbus A321's suffer from that problem after landing at LBA. Plus a crew change would be required.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Now they could squeeze something out of Monday. If they push the departure back by about 3 hours!?
A 757 would be the possible aircraft, as can the A321 reach SSH from our runway? I know tom's 737's can!

 

[Seasider]

Nicholas 1992
I don't think that they could push back the departure to Dalaman by 3 hrs. The flight is tied up with a cruise ship and this would mean too late an arrival to get the passengers to the ship, especially if it was delayed.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Nicholas 1992
I don't think that they could push back the departure to Dalaman by 3 hrs. The flight is tied up with a cruise ship and this would mean too late an arrival to get the passengers to the ship, especially if it was delayed.

I mean the other way, 0700 or around then!

 

[Malaga]

Well, something's afoot!

The flight designators for Summer 2013 flights as posted earlier have been changed on the system from MON to TBA (to be announced?).

Make of that what you will!!!

Regards

Malaga

 

[lbaspotter]

Summer 2013 programme as it stands now. Thursday, June 20th 2012

Still to be confirmed: Thomas Cook

Mondays
Turkey-Dalaman = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Tuesdays
Majorca-Palma = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Wednesdays
Menorca-Mahon = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Cyprus-Paphos = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Thursdays
Ibiza = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Egypt-Sharm el Sheikh = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Fridays
Greece-Corfu = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Turkey-Dalaman = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Saturdays
Majorca-Palma = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Greece-Rhodes = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Bourgas = Balkan Holidays
Innsbruck = Inghams
Sundays
Tunisia-Enfidha = Thomson & First Choice Holidays
Tenerife-South = Thomson & First Choice Holidays

 

[Malaga]

Further investigation has revealed the following information.

These are Monarch flight numbers for Summer 2013 in the system.

These are provisional.....so make of them what you will!

Monday

MON3736/86 Dalaman 1000 - 1945

Tuesday

MON3512/62 Palma 0700 - 2115 (W Teeside (MON3514/64)

Wednesday

MON3531/81 Mahon 0745 - 1350
MON3723/73 Paphos 1520 - 0215*

Thursday

MON3805/55 Sharm el Sheik 1000 - 2215

Friday

MON3646/96 Corfu 0645 - 1430
MON3737/87 Dalaman 1555 - 0150*

Saturday

MON3512/62 Palma 0725 - 1355
MON3701/51 Rhodes 1530 - 0110*

Sunday

MON3623/73 Enfidha 0600 - 1350
MON3549/99 Tenerife 1520 - 0130*


Regards

Malaga

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Whilst it would be great to have 3 monarch aircraft on the deck, i would imagine they wouldn't like to have a crew base of A320 and 757 flight deck. Afterall it'll only be small and would be easier from logistical point of view (crewing) to have 3 A320. What would be better is for TOM to operate a 757 out of Leeds next year

 

[lbia]

So does that confirm that Monarch are operating on behalf of Thomson?

 

[Malaga]

So does that confirm that Monarch are operating on behalf of Thomson?

No.....they are marked as provisional!.....Also, noticed that Ibiza is missing on Thursday.

Regards

Malaga

 

[Malaga]

Further to my last post....found Ibiza....it starts later than the others (23rd May).

MON3524/74 0600/1220

Regards

Malaga

 

[Hull City Fan]

Malaga,

Can you tell me where I can view this information?

Thanks.

 

[Malaga]

Yes,

It is a restricted site for travel agents and aviation industry professionals.

http://www.flightchoice.co.uk

I think you have to be a company and pay an annual subscription.

Regards

Malaga

 

[White Heather]

Well if 'provisional' does become confirmed, then we must have 3 MON aircraft then. It does make sense though rather than TOM having a summer only base for one aircraft.

 

[lbaspotter]

Will Monarch's Airbus A320's have the range to get to Sharm el Sheikh from Leeds/Bradford in the height of the summer season especially on a hot summer's day? As I have serious doubts about it.

Using an Airbus 321 for the Thomson charters would be a better choice of aircraft as it can been operated by the new LBA based crews instead of having a mixed fleet with 2x Airbus 320's and 1x Boeing 757 been based.