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Old 2nd Feb 2024, 15:00
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Credit goes to @SeanM1997 on X

But quoted from him below

Loganair are trimming many frequencies in Summer 2024 with Aberdeen-Oslo cut completely and reductions to Aberdeen-Manchester, Edinburgh-Exeter, Edinburgh-Southampton, Glasgow-Derry & Glasgow-Southampton among others
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As suspected with the arrival of EasyJet onto the domestic front something had to give

Looks like the Edinburgh service is now 4 flights a day was 5 and the Glasgow service which competes with EZY the route has been cut to 3 flights a day was 5 flights
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Old 3rd Feb 2024, 11:37
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Originally Posted by SouthernAlliance
Airport has achieved its target for this year of 750k and next year is 1m (83k monthly) so doable
From a recent discussion with AGS they indicated that 2023 passenger level was 787K, 2024 they are forecasting 1,026K. Their stated business break-even level is 1,200K.

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Old 3rd Feb 2024, 16:21
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Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
From a recent discussion with AGS they indicated that 2023 passenger level was 787K
Hmm, it will be interesting to see how that tallies with the CAA figures once December's data is published. For reference, Jan-23 - Nov-23 the airport handled 694,029 passengers according to the CAA. Mind you, I'm beginning to think CAA data is a little sketchy so I would tend to believe the airport's figures.

Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
2024 they are forecasting 1.026K. Their stated business break-even level is 1.200K.
I think you mean 'M' not 'K' 😉
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Old 3rd Feb 2024, 17:04
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Originally Posted by Ascupart
Hmm, it will be interesting to see how that tallies with the CAA figures once December's data is published. For reference, Jan-23 - Nov-23 the airport handled 694,029 passengers according to the CAA. Mind you, I'm beginning to think CAA data is a little sketchy so I would tend to believe the airport's figures.
The CAA data is provided by the airports.
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
The CAA data is provided by the airports.
Not any more it isn't. It's now provided by the airlines much to their annoyance! Has been for the past few years.
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I want to fly up soon from (preferably) SOU to see an old Pal in NCL for a couple of days (taking small Cabin bag)

LM return price is around £360 (and from EXT, LM to NCL is £450)

EZY via BFS, is around £100-£120 return, and flying direct from BRS is from £29 each way.

BA using my Avios from LHR I can go for just a £1 in Club Europe (Lounge access, Hot Breakfast and includes hold luggage)

What to do!
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 07:19
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Originally Posted by MidlandsWanderer
Not any more it isn't. It's now provided by the airlines much to their annoyance! Has been for the past few years.
The CAA say it is from the airports.

What is the source of UK airport data?
The Airport Authorities provide us with data that they receive from either Handling Agents or the Airlines themselves.
https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analy...otes-and-faqs/
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 08:05
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Originally Posted by rog747
I want to fly up soon from (preferably) SOU to see an old Pal in NCL for a couple of days (taking small Cabin bag)

LM return price is around £360 (and from EXT, LM to NCL is £450)

EZY via BFS, is around £100-£120 return, and flying direct from BRS is from £29 each way.

BA using my Avios from LHR I can go for just a £1 in Club Europe (Lounge access, Hot Breakfast and includes hold luggage)

What to do!
One thing for sure don't use Loganair
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 08:10
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Depends how valuable your time is and how flexible you want to be.
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 08:36
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
Depends how valuable your time is and how flexible you want to be.
Totally agree. If I'm traveling on business I want to get out and back in a day and don't have to get up at silly o'clock to battle my way up/back the M3/M25. Mrs TCAS drops me/ picks me up at Parkway Station, so no drop-off changes!!!

At the end of the day what I pay is a justified business expense, accepted by HMRC as such.

LM cost more than Fly-Maybe did, but as efficiency is what I'm looking for I'll stick with LM,
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 13:25
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Originally Posted by TCAS FAN
From a recent discussion with AGS they indicated that 2023 passenger level was 787K, 2024 they are forecasting 1,026K. Their stated business break-even level is 1,200K.
Sounds about right TCAS
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Old 4th Feb 2024, 13:25
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
The CAA say it is from the airports.
Used to be and was more reliable when it was.The CAA now ask the airlines to provide the data directly and have doen for at least 2 years (I was asked to provide the data directly to them from the last airline I worked for)
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Originally Posted by rog747
I want to fly up soon from (preferably) SOU to see an old Pal in NCL for a couple of days (taking small Cabin bag)

LM return price is around £360 (and from EXT, LM to NCL is £450)

EZY via BFS, is around £100-£120 return, and flying direct from BRS is from £29 each way.

BA using my Avios from LHR I can go for just a £1 in Club Europe (Lounge access, Hot Breakfast and includes hold luggage)

What to do!
Don't use the Avios + £1 redemption, you are noy getting the best value. According to Head For Points who I defer to in all points knowledge
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 12:57
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Many thanks for all of your comments and suggestions - I have now done a complete swerve in getting from SOU to NCL LOL !

Two Night Mini-Cruise to Newcastle from Southampton
28 Feb 2024 (2 nights on the ship) Fred. Olsen Cruises - MV Balmoral
How much --- £99 for a nice outside cabin, 2 nights on the ship, and all food.
The ship

Booked!

Coming back to LHR on my BA Avios.
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 13:36
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A man/person after my own heart! Good luck with the weather though!
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 14:30
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Very brave taking on the North Sea in Feb!
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 19:39
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Originally Posted by SouthernAlliance
Very brave taking on the North Sea in Feb!
As a former Merchant Mariner, the North Sea in February is nothing compared to the North Atlantic during the same period. At least you have shelter along the Eastern coast compared with absolutely nothing mid-Atlantic.

Anyway good job Rog, enjoy your 2 nights on the Balmoral.
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 21:29
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Actually the North Sea, being shallower, can generate very steep and confused seas while the open Atlantic has gives a more regular motion.
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Old 7th Feb 2024, 21:33
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Originally Posted by inOban
Actually the North Sea, being shallower, can generate very steep and confused seas while the open Atlantic has gives a more regular motion.
Yeah well I have to agree with you there. Although I have to be honest with you I've not personally sailed the North Sea at this time of year compared to the North Atlantic.

But anyway we'd best not totally derail ourselves from the actual thread.
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