Flights from Kent to States all set for take-off.

I believe the people already booked are being offered a full refund or a transfer onto another holiday package.

I think its the wrong place , Should be more like Orlando then Virginia. Whats happening to the people who payed for there holiday?

Regards
James

Flights scrapped

DIRECT flights between Kent and the United States, due to take off in May, have been scrapped.

In what is a huge blow to Kent’s aspirations to become an international aviation hub, Cosmos, the Bromley-based holiday operator, and Kent County Council pulled the plug to avert huge potential losses.

Only 800 tickets – 600 British and 200 American – had been sold in the six months since the weekly service between Kent International Airport and Norfolk International Airport, Virginia, was announced in September. The flights, to be operated by Monarch Airlines, had a total capacity of 10,000 seats.

Link

Infratil’s report for KIA-M October.

Moving in the right direction..

Cool 😎 any news on MK expansion? And was TF-AMK
in for Mainteance

James

Infratil’s report for KIA-M October.

Kent International Airport handled 2,509 tonnes of freight in October, a record month and a 48.5% ahead of the corresponding month last year.

This strong growth is due in part to the European winter approaching, with increased volumes of fresh produce being imported from Africa. However, export volumes (368 tonnes) are also growing, partly due to the increasing confidence that airlines have in Kent’s team and its ability to deliver quality service in both import and export functions.

Moving in the right direction..

looks like a great report there but I see no info about kent escapes?

James

Infratil’s report for KIA-M September.

Kent International handled over 2 million kilos of freight in September, the highest amount since acquisition. The 2,052,000kg compares favourably with August’s 1,959,082kg, which was also a record. Most of the freight was carried on scheduled services by MK Airlines and Egypt Air, with the throughput of both carriers increasing.

I have applied for to manston yahoo groups but have had no reply ???

any ideas ?

Will be nice to see a 767 at ORF

Cosmos have been advertising fairly heavily on local radio for the Virginia flights, so it seems they’re putting some effort into the flights.

yeah I heard that on Invicta FM. At last Manston has some pros in 😀

James

Cosmos have been advertising fairly heavily on local radio for the Virginia flights, so it seems they’re putting some effort into the flights.

anyone know where i can get info on KIA movments etc.. ??

Yes, I know where you can find it all out…………..

on the Manston Yahoogroup.
You need to apply to join it.

anyone know where i can get info on KIA movments etc.. ??

if demand is enough they say they will use an A330. that would be cool

Yeah that would be cool 😎

James

if demand is enough they say they will use an A330. that would be cool

Yes it’ll be a 309 seat capacity Boeing 767.

Cool 😎 was hoping for a B757 or the A300 but the 767 will be great to see at MSN.

James

Yes it’ll be a 309 seat capacity Boeing 767.

I hope I can make it any ideas what aircraft it is from MON yet?

James

Kent International Airport is hosting a holiday show at the end of this month to promote the services which will operate in 2007.

The event, which is open to all, takes place on Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1 from 11am until 4pm on both days.

An estimated 3,000 people packed into the terminal during a sunny Sunday afternoon in May – the last time Kent International hosted a holiday show.

Representatives from both Kent Escapes and Cosmos Holidays will be on hand to offer advice and information.

Full article

Infratil August KIA-M report-

At Kent International Airport, freight has continued to grow with August being a record month with 1,959,082 kg going through the airport. A number of carriers are now regular users of KIA and this provides a good signal that both the facility and the quality of service are competitive.

Nearly all flights were full to spanish destinations,:

Yeah they where, so was DUB,AMS,EDI there are some more but I cant member those ones not sure how the Man routes was.

James