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Post by ronturner on May 16, 2023 7:30:55 GMT 1
Well, this is great news and those who punted the idea a few weeks ago have been vindicated. I just looked at my calendar to make sure its not April 1st today.
As far as I can see these are all holiday destinations probably aimed at the Jet2 holiday business, and although individuals will have their own views on this or that, it is by no mistake the best news for years. Its the start of a rebalancing which became necessary when the two other operators who grew their business at Liverpool, more or less abandoned us in favour of another place. I hope they take a look and build on what they have still at LPL, particularly the "city" routes. I don't think Wizz be be affected much by this totally excellent news. I have never flown Jet2 but everybody I know that has, has been satisfied.
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May 16, 2023 7:45:45 GMT 1
Post by Maddog on May 16, 2023 7:45:45 GMT 1
I've ripped into Jet2 on all forms of social media about them not flying from LJLA (I'm not taking credit for their start-up here) but I think maybe they've looked at just how many people from the local area fly with them and maybe a great deal the airport has offered them? I think it will be a resounding success providing the marketing and the airports continued good score in the 'delayed flights' charts.
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Post by andyh on May 16, 2023 8:29:51 GMT 1
Still slightly pinching myself about this news. This could potentially be an additional 1 million passengers a year, and hopefully will give the airport the confidence to invest in upgrading the last of the prefabricated gates to something more permanent and spacious.
I also think the one to watch in terms of response is not EasyJet but Tui…
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May 16, 2023 8:43:33 GMT 1
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Post by cargoking on May 16, 2023 8:43:33 GMT 1
Very good news for the Liverppol lot. I did wonder why a lot of people thought Manchester would effect Liverpool from having jet 2 (its been in there plans for a while😉) its only like jet2 flying from leeds, Manchester doesn't effect that and it won't effect Liverpool either all 3 bases will/are do/doing well for passenger numbers (granted Manchester is a main base but Leeds holds it own and i am sure Liverpool will) anyway there plan will be to have there own self ground handling in place for Liverpool again like most bases they operate from. There is also talk of Blackpool as well but we will see on that one.
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Post by viscount on May 16, 2023 9:04:42 GMT 1
Am I right in thinking that all the posts this morning are on the basis of what is on the Jet2 sales websites, that there is no official announcement/press release as yet?
In advance of that, I would like to say a massive 'fantastic news and huge congratulations' to the Airport management team for eventually persuading Jet2 after years of knock-backs that John Lennon is a place they can grow their business further.
WELL DONE LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AND JET2 MANAGEMENT TEAMS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN.
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May 16, 2023 9:12:22 GMT 1
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Post by robaero on May 16, 2023 9:12:22 GMT 1
Whilst this a major boost for the Liverpool City region, it would have been nice if Jet2 had started winter 23/24 with City breaks and most important of all for Liverpool Ski flights. We sadly lack these type of ski holidays at Liverpool compared to other Airports.
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May 16, 2023 9:33:29 GMT 1
Post by ronturner on May 16, 2023 9:33:29 GMT 1
Living in France obviously I don't have much need for UK based holiday sites. So I took a look at the jet2 site today. I think it is a very well organised site and presents their product and your choices very well. When I look at the prices, I reckon they are a good 30% less than I would have to pay in equivalent from near me.
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May 16, 2023 9:37:06 GMT 1
Post by ametyst on May 16, 2023 9:37:06 GMT 1
Press conference at 10am this morning.
The Liverpool announcement was briefly on the Jet2 home page and then disappeared.
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May 16, 2023 9:43:07 GMT 1
Post by LPL on May 16, 2023 9:43:07 GMT 1
Am I right in thinking that all the posts this morning are on the basis of what is on the Jet2 sales websites, that there is no official announcement/press release as yet? Isnt Jet2 selling seats/holidays official enough?
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May 16, 2023 10:13:07 GMT 1
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Post by cargoking on May 16, 2023 10:13:07 GMT 1
Am I right in thinking that all the posts this morning are on the basis of what is on the Jet2 sales websites, that there is no official announcement/press release as yet? In advance of that, I would like to say a massive 'fantastic news and huge congratulations' to the Airport management team for eventually persuading Jet2 after years of knock-backs that John Lennon is a place they can grow their business further. WELL DONE LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AND JET2 MANAGEMENT TEAMS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. Mines not 😉
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May 16, 2023 10:49:09 GMT 1
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Post by Ryanairflyer on May 16, 2023 10:49:09 GMT 1
Great news and see official announcements and media are now released after the 10am press conference that was mentioned above. With 4 based aircraft that’s probably within the existing capacity, but I do wonder if further apron expansion and other airport developments may be needed in the not too distant future? Partially depending on how competitors react and continued growth of business jet and ad-hoc cargo movements with Wynne etc? Maybe more for the terminal/airport development thread
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Post by ametyst on May 16, 2023 11:00:05 GMT 1
Jet2 advertising for cabin crew, engineers, dispatchers, passenger service agents and pilots for the Liverpool base. So, I guess that confirms they are self handling.
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May 16, 2023 11:07:28 GMT 1
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Post by cargoking on May 16, 2023 11:07:28 GMT 1
Jet2 advertising for cabin crew, engineers, dispatchers, passenger service agents and pilots for the Liverpool base. So, I guess that confirms they are self handling. They are self handling its set in stone.
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May 16, 2023 11:34:33 GMT 1
Post by vanguard on May 16, 2023 11:34:33 GMT 1
There could be a lot of Swissport staff going for Jet2 jobs,landside and airside,if the money along with the terms and conditions are right,i know if i was still at LJLA i would be applying asap.
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May 16, 2023 11:43:32 GMT 1
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Post by andyh on May 16, 2023 11:43:32 GMT 1
There could be a lot of Swissport staff going for Jet2 jobs,landside and airside,if the money along with the terms and conditions are right,i know if i was still at LJLA i would be applying asap. I suspect there are also a lot of Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales employees of Jet 2 and other companies currently working at Manchester that would look to transfer too.
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