Wishlist and Predictions for 2024

[lbaspotter]

Fly Dubai were recently rumoured to be in LBA's sights using Boeing 737-MAX's.

Well it was interesting to see earlier this week at the Dubai Airshow they went and ordered there first ever wide-bodied aircraft with Boeing for upto 30+ 787-9 Dreamliners.

 

[gulftraveller]

LBA may have lobbied FDB, but it is very unlikely FDB will engage. Emirates will keep the UK market to themselves and would not dilute their Manchester operation by serving an airport so close by. Expect to see the FDB 787s serving South Asia and the Far East, maybe Russia also.

 

[Len Fish]

My understanding is that aircraft rarely use full power on takeoff for reasons of increased engine wear and tear, fuel consumption and noise. Most airlines will attempt to use the most efficient power setting based on, amongst other things, runway length, temperature, altitude, wind speed and payload. Given LBA’s relatively short runway it may be that a fully loaded A321 Neo requires a higher take off power setting than, say, at Manchester and exceeds Jet2’s self-imposed take off power parameters which currently may make Jet2 less inclined to use them at LBA. However, as more and more come into the fleet this could well change. We’ll just have to wait and see.

 

[Finger66]

I think we might have drifted off thread a bit really when Jet2 have their own thread. Obviously we can't wish for too much more in 24 or 25 as we ain't got much space. So if you include the very back end of 23 here is my wishlist:
CLEUD's go in LBA's favour
More away based flying (will take anything) at off peak times
Building to progress without issues so Summer 2026 remains achievable
Stands to be built/created

 

[752]

Here we go, my 2 pence:

CLEUD to go in LBA's favour
Start on the terminal extension

Loganair - NQY, Honestly think its a route that has proven successful from LBA and demand is there.
PLAY - KEF, makes more sense then MAN with x4 operators on the route, they do LPL so would make more sense.
Wizzair - 1/2 more destinations added, to reaffirm operations are doing well.
BA - LHR, the only operator to have on the route.
KLM - X4 Daily for S24.

 

[Finger66]

@alpha.alpha certainly a fair wishlist. Sadly suspect only CLEUD and KLM have any real chance for 24. Different kettle of fish come 26 though I suspect

 

[752]

I wasn't too adventurous as I have been in the past. I can strongly see Play entering the game soon. BA yes 26, Wizz (who knows anybody's guess)

 

[Ian Gratton]

Final plans for the new terminal extension reveal a spectators terrace with cafe and bar, ha ha!

 

[tonysmith]

A couple of 747’s or A380’s each week will do bring them on 😎
Then I woke up 🥴