Suspect that the point is thaf a flight doesn't offer any real time saving versus the trainWhat makes you think there aren't business people who travel between Teesside and London? That's a significant part of Grand Central and LNER's market.
Suspect that the point is thaf a flight doesn't offer any real time saving versus the trainWhat makes you think there aren't business people who travel between Teesside and London? That's a significant part of Grand Central and LNER's market.
That may or may not be correct (I suspect the fact it is London City Airport rather than Gatwick may mean there is a time saving), but either way it is no different to the argument about most other airports' internal flights to London vs trains.Suspect that the point is thaf a flight doesn't offer any real time saving versus the train
Suspect that the point is thaf a flight doesn't offer any real time saving versus the train
I guess it's been rather unfortunate timing, but unforeseen when the routes were originally planned.The first flight of this schedule from Teesside to City Airport was operated this morning. The local news has a photo of local MPs, as well as the Mayor, waiting to board. Not sure if there were any other genuine passengers travelling however!
The first flight of this schedule from Teesside to City Airport was operated this morning. The local news has a photo of local MPs, as well as the Mayor, waiting to board. Not sure if there were any other genuine passengers travelling however!
The TeesFlex DRT service is also available to the Airport, though running 0700-2000 is not much good for the first or last wave.I know the station's been done to death, but how does a pax get to the airport if they aren't using a car and don't want a huge taxi bill? With these new flights, will public transport connections be enhanced? The website shows a bus a whopping six times/day currently. That's dreadful!!
Also they charge a £6 fee to use the airport if flying out. That's another turn-off.
I know the station's been done to death, but how does a pax get to the airport if they aren't using a car and don't want a huge taxi bill?
I know the station's been done to death, but how does a pax get to the airport if they aren't using a car and don't want a huge taxi bill? With these new flights, will public transport connections be enhanced? The website shows a bus a whopping six times/day currently. That's dreadful!!
Also they charge a £6 fee to use the airport if flying out. That's another turn-off.
In them olden days the number 74 united bus went to the airport i think every 30 minutes!
surprised it is that many!Six times per day now between the airport and Darlington!
You get a lift, a cab or the bus and then walk. The cost of a cab from Darlo is not prohibitive. I doubt it is from the Boro either.
I bet most get a cab. In them olden days the number 74 united bus went to the airport i think every 30 minutes!
surprised it is that many!
I'm still surprised that anyone is even trying to run a range of new services from the airport and no doubt, somewhere down the line, with the tax payer on the hook (it's our airport now dontcha know! ). But then I don't have an election to win so what do I know?
the bus service will serve the aqirport as an bonus - surely the prime focus is serving the local villages.
As for the flights, well if they start one from Luton I might be able to fly to home matches
For sure, if there weren't any villages in the way to at least generate a smidgen of revenue (via ENCTS or even, actual fares!!) then there's not a chance that there would be any bus service at all.
NEW flights have been announced between Teesside and London.
The service will operate to Heathrow Airport from next month.
The daily service will start on September 14.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: "It clearly demonstrates that Teesside is back on the map. We are gaining new flights when other airports are losing their flights.
"It's a fantastic achievement."
The service means passengers from Teesside can connect to more that 180 destinations in 84 locations across the world.
The flights, which are operated by Eastern Airways, will start at £54.99.
Roger Hage, general manager commercial and operations for Eastern Airways, said: "As the UK's regional airline, the opportunity for Eastern Airways to connect Teesside to London Heathrow, the UK's primary hub for worldwide connections is significant in the region's economic prosperity and economic recovery."
News of a new route to Heathrow today:
Teesside Airport announces flights to Heathrow
NEW flights have been announced between Teesside and London.www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Whilst I still think the airport should be shut and I'd love to know how much is being spent on subsidies for all these hugely 'important' routes I will give the Mayor that this one is actually a good idea and, might actually have a chance of being successful. I'm lead to believe that the airport lost its Heathrow route in the past not because it wasn't used but simply that the slot was more valuable to the operator (I want to say BA but perhaps it was BMI?) which is perhaps a positive sign.
News of a new route to Heathrow today:
Teesside Airport announces flights to Heathrow
NEW flights have been announced between Teesside and London.www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Whilst I still think the airport should be shut and I'd love to know how much is being spent on subsidies for all these hugely 'important' routes I will give the Mayor that this one is actually a good idea and, might actually have a chance of being successful. I'm lead to believe that the airport lost its Heathrow route in the past not because it wasn't used but simply that the slot was more valuable to the operator (I want to say BA but perhaps it was BMI?) which is perhaps a positive sign.
Whilst I still think the airport should be shut and I'd love to know how much is being spent on subsidies for all these hugely 'important' routes I will give the Mayor that this one is actually a good idea and, might actually have a chance of being successful.
As it stands then, it seems to bear none of the hallmarks of a successful commercial operation, and all those of an attempt at zero investment populist political PR puff.
Apropos of nothing, it's the Tees Valley mayoral elections next year.
I'm sorry, are you suggesting that this is some sort of naked politicking?! An attempt to use public money on a hopeless, yet popular, cause to try and win votes?!? Well I've never heard the like
I see the comment about Jet2 regularly but I cannot see them using Teesside with pretty major bases at LBA and Newcastle. I guess with a suitable incentive, Jet2 might be interested but then so might be EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air
see the comment about Jet2 regularly but I cannot see them using Teesside with pretty major bases at LBA and Newcastle.
The Mayor?