Off-Topic Cardiff Airport

[kernel]

There is also a higher rate of Air Passenger Duty compared to Bristol and other airports that UK Government refuses to devolve

Unbalanced playing field

 

[Anony Mouse]

There is also a higher rate of Air Passenger Duty compared to Bristol and other airports that UK Government refuses to devolve

Which APD is only one of about a dozen fees added to the price of the ticket. You'll have to look closer to home for where the rest of these fees are set. But lets all blame it on APD

 

[Kiffa 4.0]

Unbalanced playing field

 

[Jimmytaff]

Which APD is only one of about a dozen fees added to the price of the ticket. You'll have to look closer to home for where the rest of these fees are set. But lets all blame it on APD

OK, I don't know about these other fees. Please give some examples

 

[Kiffa 4.0]

OK, I don't know about these other fees. Please give some examples

Sign translations into welsh

 

[Anony Mouse]

OK, I don't know about these other fees. Please give some examples

Everything from landing and aircraft parking fees to security, luggage handling, check-in fire and policing. You name it. The list goes on and on. Some things we are cheaper than our neighbouring airport, but there's quite a few things the Airport chooses (or can't be) cheaper on

 

[Mr Shitpeas]

Major global airline announce plans to fly from Cardiff airport again

Cardiff Airport has received a boost today after news broke that one of the world's largest airlines plans to return by the end of the year.

www.southwalesargus.co.uk

 

[stantys tattoos]

Major global airline announce plans to fly from Cardiff airport again

Cardiff Airport has received a boost today after news broke that one of the world's largest airlines plans to return by the end of the year.

www.southwalesargus.co.uk

well done cairnsy you legend

 

[Jimmytaff]

well done cairnsy you legend

Calm down Nuggles. Those are gnomes right?

 

[Mr Shitpeas]

Qatar Airways returning to Cardiff, four flights per week starting December 18th. Great news for the airport.

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Qatar Airways returning to Cardiff, four flights per week starting December 18th. Great news for the airport.

That really is immense news for CWL.

They also take a lot of freight back and forth, so we'll hopefully see some new and expanded related business springing up around the airport to handle it.

You might even see a small reversal of trade involving people from Bristol / the South West using CWL for long haul flights to the far east / Australia / New Zealand with the new connections available, if the prices are right.

Bristol can't offer those options as their runway is too short. Plus they're in a terrible location for fog which means they often get diverted to CWL.

 

[Melvin Udal]

That really is immense news for CWL.

They also take a lot of freight back and forth, so we'll hopefully see some new and expanded related business springing up around the airport to handle it.

You might even see a small reversal of trade involving people from Bristol / the South West using CWL for long haul flights to the far east / Australia / New Zealand with the new connections available, if the prices are right.

Bristol can't offer those options as their runway is too short. Plus they're in a terrible location for fog which means they often get diverted to CWL.

Also, Brizzle Airport is one of only 2 without ground avoidance radar.

Fact.

 

[Melvin Udal]

Dropped my in laws at CWL, new road to it. Nice n easy. Except the return landing at 0330 FFS

 

[Mr Shitpeas]

Dropped my in laws at CWL, new road to it. Nice n easy. Except the return landing at 0330 FFS

Actually the fact that it’s a 24hr airport is another advantage it has over Bristol

 

[Jimmytaff]

Actually the fact that it’s a 24hr airport is another advantage it has over Bristol

Just a shame Bristol is much cheaper with loads more short haul options.

I really want Cardiff Airport to be a success and don't mind paying a small premium for it but almost every time the costs or logistics just don't stack up.

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Just a shame Bristol is much cheaper with loads more short haul options.

I really want Cardiff Airport to be a success and don't mind paying a small premium for it but almost every time the costs or logistics just don't stack up.

Is it a chicken and egg situation though?

The few million more passengers flying from the Slave Traders Carrot Crunching Aerodrome must surely mean they can lower their prices, which in turn attracts more passengers etc etc

I always live to hear from @Costa Coffee Crew on these matters, as he is our bona fide Cardiff Airport expert.

Sorry to highlight you @Costa Coffee Crew !!

But you are, so there

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Also, Brizzle Airport is one of only 2 without ground avoidance radar.

Fact.

In that case, I propose that it's too dangerous to continue operating, and should therefore shut down immediately.

 

[Melvin Udal]

In that case, I propose that it's too dangerous to continue operating, and should therefore shut down immediately.

Other one is in Italy

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Although I have to say, I really did like that idea of a Severnside Airport built on reclaimed land in the Bristol Channel near Llanwern.

Would close both Bristol and CWL (to passenger / charter flights at least) and would merge the two in a purpose built, mega hub.

Was it Peter Hain who proposed it, or am I imagining things?

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Other one is in Italy

What is?

Ignore - just read yours again.