RE: PIK-Beauvais…732 or 738?? (FR)

We get the same (mainly)737-200 from Liverpool to Dublin, would like to see them do a bit mre here with regards to new routes. Maybe they will when the new terminal opens next spring, then there will be more capacity available.

RE: Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool is my local airport, im unsure about the name change myself, however I do think it is a good marketing idea for the airport and Liverpool to attract people outside the UK, such as USA and Japan who are very keen on The Beatles. There are many airports in the USA named after famous people “John Wayne” “JFK” and now I understand “Louis Armstrong” for New Orleans.

I wonder what Paul Mccarkney thinks about Liverpool John Lennon Airport ?

RE: Sheffield City

I once flew from London City to Sheffield with BA on a Jetstream 41. Its a shame the service did not survive. I remembered when we landed they did an engine test before they would let us off the plane, not sure why ? I visit Sheffield for work reasons quite often and normally call pass the airport (sometimes have lunch there). Have seen a Sabena dash 8 land once and pull up straight away. It flew back around then landed successfully.

RE: Regional airlines

Liverpool has grown very rapidly recently particularly with Easyjet making it, its second base (several 737s are based there now plus hangarage). In addition charter traffic started to grow when Direct Holidays put faith in the airport about 6 years ago. Next year I think all the main holiday companies will be represented, this will coincide with the new terminal opening. However we could do with a smaller operator to link us with cities which would not support a 737 ,Guernsey is one ! So are places like Aberdeen and London. London is desperate as the train appaling. Its good that Easyjet Ryanair and others have put faith in Liverpool Airport, as most Manchester based airlines have shown very little support. I flew to Guernsey once from Liverpool several years ago with Air Corbiere. The service to both Jersey and Guernsey was daily using a variety of aircraft including a Metroliner, which I flew on via Coventry, it was great. It was a shame the operation stopped as it appeared popular. BA have recently stopped their Belfast City service from here, basicly as they are loosing passengers to Easyjet’s Belfast International service, however BA have done nothing to compete effectively. I dont welcome the move as it reduces choice.

I dont know too much about Guernsey Airport, isn’t the runway length restricted ??

Regards

Carl

RE: Regional airlines

Hi

My local airport is Liverpool, and i use it quite often. We are poorly served by regional airlines which is a shame. The main operator is Easyjet who ive used quite a bit. There food is fine, sandwiches which you have to buy but they are good. Did fly quite recently on BA from LHR to MAN was given a filled roll which tasted completely of garlic ! discusting ! and so was the price of the ticket!

RE: Freedom Airlines

As a gay lad I noticed this start-up operation, but as far as I could see it would never have been sucessful. The routes that were suggested were so diverse from places like Ibiza to Sydney. Someone hadnt thought it through !