Liverpool John Lennon - General Thread

[mullion]

Choose your pub, I think The Baltic Fleet

 

[Silvercity]

Choose your pub, I think The Baltic Fleet

Well Boris likes to show himself as a "Man of the People", so pie n chips all round.

 

[lfc84]

Thornton Manor - Wikipedia

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1182253718936473600

 

[mullion]

No pie and chips then

 

[Silvercity]

No pie and chips then

Being wined and dined !

I wonder if there will be a pic of Taoiseah leaving, might tell how well it went from expression .

 

[Silvercity]

On his way back to Ireland......wonder how that all went ?!

 

[Silvercity]

Beluga fly past yesterday ( Man Eve News )

Stunning footage shows moment a Beluga XL plane 'wing waves' at crowds above Liverpool airport
The breathtaking cargo plane featuring a smiling whale's face performed the rare manoeuvre to a delighted crowd

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This is the moment a stunning Airbus Beluga XL aircraft 'wing waved' at crowds below.
The unique transporter aircraft stunned crowds after dipping to a low altitude and 'tipping' its wings to stunned onlookers at Liverpool airport.

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Aviation experts said the plane, featuring the facade of a smiling Beluga whale, was on its way to the Airbus base at Hawarden airport in north Wales from Toulouse in France for crew training when it appeared close to Liverpool's John Lennon airport around 30 miles away.
They say it lined up with the runway, descended to around 2,800 feet and performed a 'wing wave' where it dipped both of its wings in a salute, much to the delight of those watching below.
The rare and skilled manoeuvre is generally done by cargo planes to say 'goodbye' as the aircraft will never again see the home airport where it was made.

The plane descended to just under 3,000 feet
However it can also be done as a 'thank you' gesture to staff at the airbase.

AviationUpclose who shot the footage said: "A nice surprise at Liverpool this morning.
"Airbus A330 Beluga XL F-WBXL came up to Hawarden from Toulouse for some crew training prior to entering service.
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"I'm not too sure if this was planned or not, but the aircraft essentially lined up with Runway 09 at LPL, overflew the airport at 2,800ft and performed and impressive wing wave before establishing at Hawarden for a circuit.
"It was absolutely awesome to see this massive aircraft performing this manoeuvre!"

The Beluga XL (one of which is pictured here at Hawarden Airport) had its maiden flight in July last year and being gradually introduced into Airbus' fleet (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
Boasting one of the most voluminous cargo holds of any civil or military aircraft flying today, it can hold up to 51 tons, the equivalent of seven elephants.

Belugas are used to transport oversized air cargo such as plane parts and wings to the Airbus base in North Wales.
The Beluga XL, an upgrade on the A330, had its maiden flight in July 2018, with the first of these aircraft planned to enter service during the second half of 2019 – initially operating in parallel with the existing A300 fleet, which is will be progressively retired through 2025.
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[Silvercity]

Liverpool recently won this award.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport wins Best Medium-sized UK Airport at the British Travel Awards 2019!
Friday, November 29, 2019

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is proud to announce that we are the winners of the Best Medium-sized UK Airport at the 2019 British Travel Awards! The awards were hosted in London on 27 November, attended by nearly a thousand travel industry people. Voting for the UK Best Airport Award was based on a public voting system.
We would like to extend our thanks to the public who voted for us and those who helped us achieve this accolade! As the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice in the North West we pride ourselves on the great services we provide our passengers as they jet off to their next holiday. At Liverpool John Lennon Airport we cater for everyone’s needs with more than 70 destinations offering a whole host of holiday destinations all year round.
John Irving, CEO of Liverpool John Lennon Airport said:
“We are delighted to win this prestigious award. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is at the Heart of the North West and now serves over 70 destinations offering passengers from across the North West and North Wales a truly Faster, Easier, Friendlier experience. With security process times of under ten minutes and parking to gate in 15 minutes, we offer a family friendly experience for all passengers. This year, we have launched new routes to Vienna, Copenhagen, Guernsey, Varna, Paphos, Corfu and Tenerife, and continue to look to expand our route offering to allow passengers travelling for business or leisure to enjoy a stress-free start to their journey.”
Lorraine Barnes Burton, British Travel Awards’ chief executive said:
“Liverpool John Lennon Airport is to be congratulated on winning the UK’s Best Medium-sized Airport. Competition was particularly strong this year but ultimately it is the travelling public who decide the winners by voting for the travel companies they consider the best in the business. The British Travel Awards is the largest consumer awards programme in the UK and to win is truly an accolade.”

 

[paully]

Well deserved indeed..

 

[Silvercity]

Ive of course have not been to every UK airport, but as a regular user of Liverpool I can say its generally very easy to pass through , importantly security and luggage delivery is fast.

 

[lfc84]

insufficient toilets in the baggage reclaim area and landside.
it would also benefit from better public transport in the evenings and when there's a match.

 

[Silvercity]

insufficient toilets in the baggage reclaim area and landside.
it would also benefit from better public transport in the evenings and when there's a match.

Its probably enough...ive never found ive had to queue or seen any queues. Landside there is a large loo by oversize luggage.

There can always be improvements of course but its pretty good. Regular buses to South Parkway , i think one of the routes from the terminal.is 24hr...86A maybe.

 

[lfc84]

my experience is not the same as yours. queues for toilets. waiting 15 minutes for buses in the evening. no taxis available.

 

[Silvercity]

my experience is not the same as yours. queues for toilets. waiting 15 minutes for buses in the evening. no taxis available.

You must be unlucky then. Ive rarely use black cabs but they always seem to be at rank.

 

[Silvercity]

my experience is not the same as yours. queues for toilets. waiting 15 minutes for buses in the evening. no taxis available.

The 86A is every 15 mins in evening, the 500 is every 30 mins and the 80A is every 20 mins...these all go to South Parkway Station and onwards to city centre.

I

 

[lfc84]

i know, but thankyou

 

[paully]

never found any such prblems at Liverpool......miles better than Manchester as well...always first choice after LBA

 

[Silvercity]

Another commendation received

Liverpool John Lennon Airport wins second award in a week

By Ybnews on 5th December 2019

This latest award was voted for by Airlines UK, a trade organisation that represents UK airlines and awarded to LJLA in recognition of the improvement in passenger experience.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has won two awards in a week



For the second time within a week, Liverpool John Lennon Airport has received a top industry accolade and recognised as being the best UK airport of its size.

At the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference held in London, LJLA was announced as the winner of Best Airport (3-10 million passengers). It follows on from the Best Medium-sized UK Airport win at the 2019 British Travel Awards.

This latest award was voted for by Airlines UK, a trade organisation that represents UK airlines and awarded to LJLA in recognition of the airport’s success in offering a best in class passenger experience.

The airport’s award entry focused on a number of achievements including more destinations and more passengers whilst maintaining the highest levels of customer service.

Queue times to pass through security for 97% of all passengers is just 10 minutes or less and Liverpool is the only UK airport to receive a 5-star airport rating by the world’s leading air travel intelligence company OAG for flight punctuality.

LJLA chief executive John Irving said: “This is a special award for the airport as it demonstrates how well respected we are not only by passengers from across the region, but within the aviation industry too.

“This award is testament to all the hard work put in by our employees and business partners here at the airport to ensure the highest levels of service to both our passengers and airline customers.”


Maybe a few more airlines will take note and think about Liverpool as an airport to operate from !

 

[Aviador]

Ive of course have not been to every UK airport, but as a regular user of Liverpool I can say its generally very easy to pass through , importantly security and luggage delivery is fast.

Great news for Liverpool airport. The terminal building looks very similar on the outside to Doncaster's but I'm not sure if the similarity ends there. What actually remains of the old terminal building? I understand the new structure was basically built around the old building?

 

[Aviador]

insufficient toilets in the baggage reclaim area and landside.
it would also benefit from better public transport in the evenings and when there's a match.

Not that this jusifys it but many UK airports have insufficient toilets in arrival facilities.