As a freight operator, with lower charges and quicker turn round time,Manston gets approval to reopen as an airport.
Let’s hope it lasts this time.
The only way I can see Manston working as a passenger hub is if easyjet or ryanair open a hub there and fly to popular destinations like the costas in the summer and ski resorts in the winter. Otherwise is see it going the same way as the others who have tried and failed to run passenger services. I live in Rochester and I reckon I could get to Gatwick and Southend quicker than Manston
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I live 10 minutes from Manston it takes me 45 minutes to Priestfield. Getting to Gatwick in an hour must be touch and go from Rochester and even longer to Southend. Manston has good road connection, dual carriage all the M2 or M20. From Brenley Corner to Manston the traffic is very rarely heavy. That said I still think passenger flights will always be a minor part of operations there.
Lovedmy one and only experience of Manston, about 15 years ago.
Parked just outside. Walked in. Had a lovely cup of tea in a proper mug. Walked on to the plane.
I do remember the plane taxied for so long the pilot promised that we wouldn't actually be driving to our destination (Amsterdam -great place).
45 mins sounds good but that does mean their catchment area is really Kent. If they were to get a popular low cost airline with popular destinations then people will travel further. I would fly from Luton if it was the best price.
The advantage Manston does have is no M25 so should be a traffic free journey. I have only flown from sarfend once but loved the tiny airport experience.
I wish Manston well. Would love to be able to use it.
I get your point but Luton? Parking and absolute nightmare, road journey the same, train journey takes forever.
Lovedmy one and only experience of Manston, about 15 years ago.
Parked just outside. Walked in. Had a lovely cup of tea in a proper mug. Walked on to the plane.
I do remember the plane taxied for so long the pilot promised that we wouldn't actually be driving to our destination (Amsterdam -great place).
Again, this is a relevant question. We’ve heard BA, easyJet, Virgin, and probably others to follow all making redundancies. With fewer aircraft flying to holiday destinations for the foreseeable future then surely there are slots available at the original airports? Is another new one really needed?What's so good about getting another F***** airport?
I get your point but Luton? Parking and absolute nightmare, road journey the same, train journey takes forever.