Thomson and First Choice announcement
Thomson and First Choice have recently announced that in Summer 2014 they will be more than doubling capacity at Aberdeen International Airport. This is through the introduction of new routes to Corfu and Dalaman, as well as the addition of further weekly flights for existing Majorca routes including a new Sunday departure, and Ibiza flights now being extended to run for the entire summer season.
This makes them the first tour operator to offer a flight to Greece from the airport, as well as the only tour operator operating this route in summer 2014.
Paul Cooper, Airport Negotiations Manager for Thomson and First Choice, said of the move: “Adding additional capacity from Aberdeen and the introduction of a Greek route for the first time demonstrates our commitment to Aberdeen International Airport and the local area, and following the success of similar routes across a number of regional airports, we know that the demand is there. Expanding access to our portfolio of destinations and hotels is a key part of our overall strategy and we hope that this move will enhance the holiday experience for our customers.”
Traffic update July 2013
A charity run with a difference on the runway at Aberdeen International Airport is taking off in the hope of landingcash for charity.
The first ever Eastern Airways Runway Run will give up to 50 runners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run the length of the airport’s runway and back again, covering 2.42 miles or around 4km.
The event will take place at midnight over Saturday, September 21 into Sunday, September 22, when the runway will be clear of aircraft and illuminated by the airfield lights, against a picturesque backdrop of the city of Aberdeen at night. All proceeds will go to CLIC Sargent.
Sarah Campbell is the chair of the Aberdeen International Airport Community Panel. She said: “For any runner this will surely be an once-in-a-lifetime experience which none of them will ever forget. Supporting local charities and being part of the community is a core part of our business, so when this idea was first tabled it presented us with an exciting opportunity to use our diverse and often fascinating infrastructure for a good cause.
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MTB 16/08/13
The month of July saw passenger numbers increase further at Aberdeen International Airport.
335,631 people used the terminal over the month, an increase of 6.8% on the previous year. There was growth in both the fixed-wing and helicopter sectors, and both domestic and international.
Carol Benzie is the airports Commercial Director. She said: “This growth is very welcome and we are in a good position with seven months of the year under our belts. We recognise that the coming months will likely bring challenges for both our sector and our airport specifically, however we are well placed to deal with them.
“We are coming towards the end of the busy summer holiday period, a lucrative and popular time of year for passengers heading off for some family sun. Meanwhile we continue to work hard to secure extra capacity and new routes for summer 2014, as our recent TUI announcement (see below) demonstrates.”
MD move
335,631 people used the terminal over the month, an increase of 6.8% on the previous year. There was growth in both the fixed-wing and helicopter sectors, and both domestic and international.
Carol Benzie is the airports Commercial Director. She said: “This growth is very welcome and we are in a good position with seven months of the year under our belts. We recognise that the coming months will likely bring challenges for both our sector and our airport specifically, however we are well placed to deal with them.
“We are coming towards the end of the busy summer holiday period, a lucrative and popular time of year for passengers heading off for some family sun. Meanwhile we continue to work hard to secure extra capacity and new routes for summer 2014, as our recent TUI announcement (see below) demonstrates.”
MD move
Aberdeen International Airport’s interim MD Nick Barton has recently confirmed his next post.
At the start of March Nick joined the Aberdeen team to replace Derek Provan during his secondment at Heathrow. The role was on an interim basis, and he is now preparing for a move to Westminster to take up a senior role within a property management company ‘City West Homes’. Nick is set to leave by the end of August.
In a statement he said: “I have enjoyed every moment of my time in Aberdeen thus far, and I believe strongly that this is a great airport with fantastic prospects for the future. At the end of my interim period I was keen to ensure I could make the transition into my next role, in the interest of my career and my family, and as such I have recently accepted an exciting offer. In the short term, I will continue to do my utmost to promote this airport, both at a group and external level.”
Meanwhile, Derek Provan has confirmed he is to remain in post at Heathrow, after agreeing terms on the permanent position as Director of Airside Operations.
An announcement on the next steps for Aberdeen International Airport is expected soon.
At the start of March Nick joined the Aberdeen team to replace Derek Provan during his secondment at Heathrow. The role was on an interim basis, and he is now preparing for a move to Westminster to take up a senior role within a property management company ‘City West Homes’. Nick is set to leave by the end of August.
In a statement he said: “I have enjoyed every moment of my time in Aberdeen thus far, and I believe strongly that this is a great airport with fantastic prospects for the future. At the end of my interim period I was keen to ensure I could make the transition into my next role, in the interest of my career and my family, and as such I have recently accepted an exciting offer. In the short term, I will continue to do my utmost to promote this airport, both at a group and external level.”
Meanwhile, Derek Provan has confirmed he is to remain in post at Heathrow, after agreeing terms on the permanent position as Director of Airside Operations.
An announcement on the next steps for Aberdeen International Airport is expected soon.
Runway Run
A charity run with a difference on the runway at Aberdeen International Airport is taking off in the hope of landingcash for charity.
The first ever Eastern Airways Runway Run will give up to 50 runners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run the length of the airport’s runway and back again, covering 2.42 miles or around 4km.
The event will take place at midnight over Saturday, September 21 into Sunday, September 22, when the runway will be clear of aircraft and illuminated by the airfield lights, against a picturesque backdrop of the city of Aberdeen at night. All proceeds will go to CLIC Sargent.
Sarah Campbell is the chair of the Aberdeen International Airport Community Panel. She said: “For any runner this will surely be an once-in-a-lifetime experience which none of them will ever forget. Supporting local charities and being part of the community is a core part of our business, so when this idea was first tabled it presented us with an exciting opportunity to use our diverse and often fascinating infrastructure for a good cause.
Go to http://www.georgewalkerevents.co.uk/ for more.
MTB 16/08/13
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