Just found thisd on the NEMA website, quite interesting, will this be the first transatlantic from NEMA?
Major tour operator announces three long haul routes from Nottingham East Midlands Airport
The East Midlands region and beyond can look forward to long haul services from Nottingham East Midlands Airport (NEMA) from summer 2005 as First Choice, one of the UK’s biggest tour operators, announces they are to expand their successful destination portfolio from NEMA.
The introduction of Florida, the Dominican Republic and Cancun in Mexico comes just months after the Airport changed its name – a move intended to encourage new routes and bring new airlines into the Airport.
The new services will start in May 2005, with Florida holidays now on sale and the Dominican Republic and Cancun available to book from 29th April 2004. Prices to the Dominican Republic from NEMA start from just £701 for 14-nights all-inclusive and prices for 14 nights all-inclusive from NEMA to Cancun start from just £695. Both destinations will be available with nil flight supplements. For all destinations, brochures are out now and are available from your local travel agent.
As First Choice launch these new routes, they are now offering an improved service for passengers. As part of their standard flight package, passengers will now receive larger seats, a choice of meal and widescreen 7″ seatback entertainment. Those travelling in premium seating receive further increased facilities.
Commenting today, Tim Jones, Commercial Director for Nottingham East Midlands Airport said:
‘We are delighted to be able to announce these fantastic new long haul destinations for passengers from the region. The introduction of these new flights enhances the already comprehensive programme available from the Airport and offers our passengers more choice than ever. ‘
By: LBARULES - 22nd April 2004 at 21:37
Ah right thanks mate, I didnt think it could change to that but i’ve heard everyone calling it NEMA so I just wondered.
By: wysiwyg - 22nd April 2004 at 21:02
Originally posted by LBARULES
On another note, is NEMA now East Midlands code or is it still EMA?
EGNX will remain the ICAO code. IATA needs to be 3 letters so it can’t change to NEMA.
By: LBARULES - 22nd April 2004 at 17:19
I’ve done a bit of research on this, and apparantly its going to be 33″ in Economy and 36″ in Premium with 30 channel PTVs.
By: batbay - 22nd April 2004 at 16:56
I had a quick look at the First Choice website to see if they had given details of the larger seats. No info on that, but what I did find was that “legroom” on shorthaul was 28″, and 29″ on long haul. No doubt that is to be improved – but describing seat pitch as “legroom” is a bit naughty, isn’t it?:rolleyes:
By: LBARULES - 22nd April 2004 at 15:29
Yep, larger seats are coming with improved seat pitch. Also the 767s are getting renovated with the 777 style interior. Great to see an airline going against the trend of cramming people in on long-haul, where it is most important to have good legroom.
On another note, is NEMA now East Midlands code or is it still EMA?
By: BigVince76 - 22nd April 2004 at 12:56
“As part of their standard flight package, passengers will now receive larger seats, a choice of meal and widescreen 7″ seatback entertainment.”
Larger seats? I’ll believe it when I see it!
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