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Title: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: corfuescape on July 11, 2007, 10:50:27 PM
Hello!

Quite a few of our Arilas clients have asked us to look at getting seats from a more northern airport next year. Most have mentioned Newcastle or Glasgow.

I would appreciate your feedback: would you use any of the two airports above? If so, which one?

I am waiting you see your answers!

Nancy
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: kriopigi girl on July 11, 2007, 10:53:16 PM
 
Newcastle Newcastle Newcastle

PLEEEEEEEEESE   xxxxx
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Maggie on July 11, 2007, 10:57:17 PM
I would definitely use Newcastle.  I would use Glasgow also as long as it doesn't cost a lot more.
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Eileen on July 12, 2007, 01:16:42 AM
It's as easy for me to get to Glasgow or Newcastle, so in reality it should not make any difference to me which airport I fly from...but the as Maggie suggests it is usually more expensive to fly from Glasgow so I have got to vote for NEWCASTLE!!!

Friday evening flights would be wonderful too!  Monday-Monday flights means using an extra day's holiday from precious annual holiday allowance.

Eileenx
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Nancy - Good point there from Eileen.
I remember,about 2 years ago,Bristol started doing Sunday morning flights. They then stopped abruptly with no reason given. Sunday flights an option with Newcastle?
Would be good for those people who have, for example, an option of working Saturday's as overtime. Get a little extra cash in before you go on Holiday and save a days holiday.
( Maybe Sunday Flights stopped as it became nearly all " Flight Only" passengers )
----- JOE MAY KNOW!!! ----
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Eileen on July 12, 2007, 11:39:21 AM
Sunday flight Neggs?...how wonderful would that be folks?

What a luxury...what a convenience...I'm sure they would be the first flights to sell out.

Eileenx               
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2007, 11:49:12 AM
Both times we used them Eileen it was about an 08:00 flight out and about a 13:00 flight home. Corfu Airport was deserted both times. They cost about £15 each more than the Monday morning flights. - But well worth it.
Negg
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Eileen on July 12, 2007, 12:01:57 PM
I'm sure they must have been very popular flights Negg, it does make you wonder why it was stopped?

Yep definitely one for the experts to answer.

Eileen.
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 12, 2007, 01:36:07 PM
We fly from Newcastle & also have to take an extra days holiday  as they are Monday flights. Sunday flights would be great. landing mid afternoon on Monday on return means you hit all traffic on the A1,  the weekend drags before the holiday.

Karen

PS. 25 more sleeps!! & we will be back.
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Joe on July 12, 2007, 03:51:26 PM
Airlines buy slots at airports to allow them to land, turnround and take-off, all these are at a premium and there are only a limted amount. The better slots, such as the Sunday ones will be bought up by the scheduled carriers as they make more money on the route. Charter airlines fight over what is left, Corfu is an extra pain as arrivals are limited and approaches dfficult.

As for Glasgow or Newcastle I would go with NCL every time. Bright modern airport with easy access, the same cannot be said for GLA. Also punctuality is infinitely better at NCL as they have the facilities to handle the aircraft. Your passengers will be happier with Newcastle.
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Post by: harold on July 12, 2007, 04:15:26 PM
Niether Newcastle or Glasgow for us,make it Exeter as well
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Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2007, 04:22:51 PM
Thanks Joe

Harold - Newcastle and Exeter? - Maybe "Corfuescape" can do a "Buy one-get one free"

Negg
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Joe on July 12, 2007, 05:25:26 PM
I doubt Exeter has compatible slots.
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: harold on July 12, 2007, 07:39:50 PM
Slots exeter has 2/3 flights a day apart from flybe so plenty of slots,just had an email back from Nancy Exeter it seems is very expensive,they have now been sold off so hopefully that might make it easier.We get shafted down here no cheap flights and little choice.It would be nice if some other companies came in and offered other destinations
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Bet on July 12, 2007, 09:46:56 PM
Newcastle for us as well
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: M n M on July 12, 2007, 10:03:56 PM
We used to fly from Leeds & Bradford, but only Thomson's fly out now and they charge an arm and a leg. Now LBA has been sold off, we hope more flights will be available. Please??
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: killie on July 13, 2007, 02:52:35 AM
It's about time Scotland was considered but no doubt Glasgow would be the chosen airport. Edinburgh would be better for me personally and obviously gets my vote. It's in a prime location on the edge of the CAPITAL city..Edinburgh, also it's on the verge of becoming the busiest airport in Scotland ---> http://www.uk-airport-news.info/edinburgh-airport-news-120707.htm (http://www.uk-airport-news.info/edinburgh-airport-news-120707.htm). Travellers coming from the north, most of central Scotland and all the way down to the borders would find it easier to get to. Glasgow airport only suits Glasgow folk and to the west of Glasgow, not as big a area north, central south or east. Rant over, go for Edinburgh.
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Mick and Jill on July 13, 2007, 02:47:26 PM
Has to be Newcastle, only takes  us 20 mins to get there.

Jill
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: burger on July 14, 2007, 01:43:34 AM
...newcastle,under used and under rated,plus convenience factor,less than 15 mins to airport,better than poupular routes such as  manchester and gatwick.,much more convenient than major travel agents routes,better for your scottish clients also
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: vivian on July 14, 2007, 07:06:20 AM
Hi Nancy, I think that you have your answer there now. Are you thinking of more property as well? See you soon love Viv
Title: Re: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT OR GLASGOW AIRPORT
Post by: Maggie on July 14, 2007, 08:40:27 PM
How i wish that we could have flights to corfu from edinburgh! We did once fly from there, years ago, but they only did it for 1 year. The reason for this was apparently because it didn't pay. (also the times were awful). It would be very convenient, but I suspect it may also be a bit expensive.