AirSea Lines, renaissance of Imperial Airways?

Well they seem to already viewed it as a benefit in Scotland becuase there is already a seaplane operator using Loch Lomond, hence the appropriatley named http://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/

But they’re battling restrictions as well. See http://www.seaplaneassociation.org.uk/advocacy/index.htm The consultation was two years ago but gives an indication of the difficulties they’ve had to overcome.

Their advantage is that they got in early and there has been flying from the Loch for many years – long before the National Park was created in 2002. A responsible operator is not a deteriment and can support the local economy.

The story about AirSea Lines is getting quite a bit of attention. It should be on Border TV news (ITV region for the Lake District and Scottish Borders) this evening between 6pm and 6.30.

Allan

It would be great to have more seaplanes operating in this country. Afterall, there’s plenty of places to land.

Well, there would be if local authorities viewed it as a benefit.

Well they seem to already viewed it as a benefit in Scotland becuase there is already a seaplane operator using Loch Lomond, hence the appropriatley named http://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Lomond_Seaplanes

Also, is there not boats etc on the Thames? Im sure London City Airport Tower is going to love having to provide a service to ensure safe landing on the thames or will another dedicated atc service be set up?

By looking at the picture looks like the flights will be from the LCY Dock as that looks like the only place on the Thames they can land. Cant wait for it and hope it last longer then that …[cough] Damn looks like I have your cough;) :rolleyes: 😀

james

It would be great to have more seaplanes operating in this country. Afterall, there’s plenty of places to land.

Well, there would be if local authorities viewed it as a benefit.

I have serious doubts about them getting approval to fly into the Lake District. To land on Windermere – the most likely option – would need approval of the Lake District National Park Authority who, in recent years, have become more extreme about restricting activities. They imposed the speed limit on the lake to control powerboats and, although they have the power, it would take a lot of expert lobbying to get them to grant an exception to allow aircraft back on the lake.

But imagine if they did – fly to the lakes, taxy to a halt by the hotel’s jetty and step ashore for afternoon tea. All without going near the M6!

I wish them well but there is a lot of work to do.

£120 for a flight from London to Oxford; thats a bit pricey, even if its a return fare – I think I would rather catch the train!

Its only £70 return on train First Class for the 1hr service to Oxford.

I think this would work but not within the destinations served in less than 1hr 30mins by the trains.

Also, is there not boats etc on the Thames? Im sure London City Airport Tower is going to love having to provide a service to ensure safe landing on the thames or will another dedicated atc service be set up?

Flights from London to the Lakes are also possible. One proposal is to offer flights from the capital to Oxfordshire, which would cost about £120.

£120 for a flight from London to Oxford; thats a bit pricey, even if its a return fare – I think I would rather catch the train!

Kinda reminds me of a failed venture that was set up from Oxford to Cambridge…[cough]:D:p:diablo:

Having said that, I do wish them good luck with it as it would be a nice thing to see Twotters on the Thames…:cool: