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Post by pug on May 23, 2012 16:26:45 GMT
True about Ryanairs brand, not sure how much of their popularity on HUY-ALC was down to HAT and other local travel agents though? If it is on the back of the local travel industry then there would be no reason why Vueling could not have a similar level of success. Afterall, Flybe are hardly a well known brand locally yet they saw consistently high load factors (and supposidly yields) when they trialled AGP from HUY. I'm not sure whether the loads at CWL in April are just due to low bookings in the early season, so May will probably be a better example of how well they are doing there, however it could also indicate a problem with the CWL marketing, from where they could learn a thing or two from HUY/HAT?
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Post by guest on Jul 26, 2012 8:54:33 GMT
Alicante airport fans blog (aeroaltet) reporting that Aena are seriously studying modifications that would make some facilities available for non-air-bridge passenger loading and unloading. If so this could be good for an early return of Humberside's Alicante route. Humberside remains on the route map so there's no reason to doubt it will return if Aena set up this facility which Ryanair could use.
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Post by pug on Jul 26, 2012 17:28:01 GMT
Possibly, but then FR could serve HUY from other Spanish bases if they were interested. They haven't seemed interested so far.
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Post by flyer on Oct 9, 2012 12:42:28 GMT
Humberside has now been removed from the Route Map. Doesn't bode well for any summer 2013 routes but it could just be the IT bods doing a bit of belated tidying-up!
Should we worry?? They're an un-reliable operator in terms of route maintenance. It's never wise to hold your breath in the hope of Ryanair doing this or doing that because you'd expire!! They're up-front about their business strategy and tactics and that's honest. They are what they are and they don't aspire to be friendly, cosy, caring or the best buddy of anyone. Having said all that HUY should still encourage them because you can ride a tiger as long as you're aware of the dangers.
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Post by pug on Oct 9, 2012 16:21:55 GMT
I thinl HUY has been removed from the route map a couple of times, its probably nothing to read in to.
I eould guess that a Ryanair base would provide more stability than the odd flight to ALC, but a base at HUY would very much be on Ryanairs terms and its open to speculation as to whether the new owners would bend over to accomodate them.
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Post by jw29 on Oct 9, 2012 19:17:08 GMT
I think a base for Ryanair at HUY would be a good idea, they might not be the greatest company in the world but if they could provide travel to lots of destinations then that would be good for HUY. Do you know what Ryanair's terms would be? And do you think they would build a new hangar or use Eastern's?
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Post by mrmoose on Oct 9, 2012 19:31:08 GMT
Do you know what Ryanair's terms would be? Airport give them incentive (probably below the operating cost, so airport looses money), Ryanair open base/routes. Airport reduces incentive as they are loosing cash, and can see the routes are successful, Ryanair pull out, blaming airport. Seen it over and over. However, I think Ryanair will return one day, although I doubt with a base, more likely a ALC/PMI on Ws from other bases. Personally I think the airport should try and focus more on developing the tour operator/charter market before selling itself out to Ryanair, who will take the airport for everything they can (particually with 'fresh blood' at the helm) then shut up when somewhere offers then a better deal.
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Post by pug on Oct 9, 2012 20:16:59 GMT
The traditional charter market is as good as dead for HUY. Hopefully Thomas Cook will come out the other side in a better position, however their fleet is shrinking and the chance of a base at HUY is slim to say the least. Thomsons are entrenched at DSA, who else is there? Jet2? But Jet2 dont appear to be in expansion mode.
Of course, in the case of Ryanair, the airport would have to offer a significantly reduced charging structurr, however they may find the benefits of higher passenger numbers outweigh the lower fees paid by FR. Car parking revenue we ould increase significantly for instance, and fuel prices at HUY are said to be cheaper than its competitors..
Purely hypothetical of course, however they seem to be doing ok at BOH and the like.
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Post by flyer on Oct 30, 2012 19:25:16 GMT
The Ryanair v Alicante Aena saga continues. Ryanair have announced that they've written to Aena with a list of routes that they would add to generate 600,000 passengers for ALC during summer 2013. The rub remains the air bridges but Ryanair obviously think it worthwhile(£££) to keep pushing on this otherwise they wouldn't waste the effort. Some talk on ALC internet forums about use of areas occupied by the old terminal but it's not clear what's being suggested.
Ryanair clearly still want big movements out of Alicante. They've asked for a response from Aena by 19th November so that flights can be organised from April 2013.
One to watch - could we see 3 x weekly to Alicante from Humberside!! The route we know was on their list of performers.
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Post by pug on Oct 31, 2012 19:52:22 GMT
Probably see them back at DSA before HUY gets a look in. Incidently anyone see tonights Look North? Ryanairs new routes from EMA somehow made it onto the Hull and Lincs edition.
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Post by springy on Oct 31, 2012 21:16:46 GMT
i did pug and thought how strange,they will covering notts and derbyshire news next
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Post by flyer on Nov 25, 2012 14:06:23 GMT
Alicante airport forum reporting that Ryanair have been offered use of the old T1 to embark/disembark all passengers on foot i.e. no air-bridges. The rumour is that agreement is likely to be announced.
If correct we should know this week if HUY-ALC is to be re-instated for summer 2013. Ryanair have already said that tomorrow is the last date for an agreement as they need to get this type of holiday sunshine route in place for 2013.
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Post by pug on Nov 25, 2012 15:53:07 GMT
Ryanair are an unpredictable lot, but I wouldnt hold your breath for an HUY return ahead of DSA should an agreement be reached. Even though HUY was one of the last to ne dropped last year..
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Post by flyer on Nov 27, 2012 14:54:17 GMT
No deal between Aena and Ryanair for Alicante!
Nothing more to be said except Corvera is waiting in the wings (?) as an alternative for Ryanair later in 2013.
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Post by pug on Nov 27, 2012 20:02:14 GMT
Thanks for the update Flyer, is this info available anywhere online?
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