Southend Airport Expansion

[Davros]

Heathrow carried 30million more passengers than Amsterdam last year, I think it will be quite a few years yet.

That said, Heathrow, to become a more obvious transfer hub, would need to do some business with one of the budget airlines

 

[Smiffy]

I thought they were just making a bigger terminal?

An airport that size would rival the likes of Stansted, Luton, City surely?

 

[Che's Left Foot]

Actually all things joking aside there are lots of rumours flying around at the moment and the council are looking at redevelopment for this area - so lets wait and see

Absolutely this. They have some big plans for the area around the old brickworks so this would certainly make sense

 

[Streaky]

I think this plans are for business parks, rathe than airport expansion (terminal, etc).

 

[Davros]

I hear rumours of a Greek flight or package by Thomson in the pipeline. Anyone got anything more concrete (such as where in Greece/Greek island) or a story?

 

[* ORM *]

http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23738060

Can't be bad for the continuing upturn in profile. Very well done I say.

 

[OldBlueLady]

http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23738060

Can't be bad for the continuing upturn in profile. Very well done I say.

Your link didn't work, so re-posting it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23738060

Everyone I know who has used it reckons it's great, so convenient, plenty of parking and easy for drops offs (unlike Stansted which charges for them).

Rumours this week of Beyonce flying into SEN on her way to V, if it's good enough for her......!

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

The only drag about SEN for me is that Andrews have a monopoly on the taxis there.I prfer to catch a train into Vic Circus and get a regular cab from there.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

The only drag about SEN for me is that Andrews have a monopoly on the taxis there.I prfer to catch a train into Vic Circus and get a regular cab fronm there.

Is there anything you won't moan about? What's wrong with Andrews taxis?

 

[Ricey]

Is there anything you won't moan about? What's wrong with Andrews taxis?

Barry Corr uses them.

 

[OldBlueLady]

What's wrong with Andrews taxis?

I appreciate people have their preferences but as Andrews are a staunch supporter of the club I would have thought it's ok to use them, even if they're not your first choice!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I appreciate people have their preferences but as Andrews are a staunch supporter of the club I would have thought it's ok to use them, even if they're not your first choice!

You don't need to tell me, I agree

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Is there anything you won't moan about? What's wrong with Andrews taxis?

I don't really need an expensive, air-conditioned Merc.to take me to Westcliff.

 

[Shrimper]

I don't really need an expensive, air-conditioned Merc.to take me to Westcliff.

Don't get one then. Just be grateful that there's even a taxi firm operating from there.

Knocking down RBS and Tesco's would be a huge gamble. Need stable investment there and I'm guessing it's for a business park?

 

[Bielzibubz]

I don't really need an expensive, air-conditioned Merc.to take me to Westcliff.

So is an expensive, air-conditioned Merc more expensive fare wise than a 12 plate Mondeo? Nah, didn't think so.

Brain.................fingers...........In that order Barna, try to remember that in future :thumbsup:

 

[Ricey]

Again can we please get back on topic.

 

[Bielzibubz]

Sorry, yes. I can't see either Tescos or RBS moving to be honest. And it wouldn't just be them. It would have to be Strawberry Fields too. The financial incentive and carrots required would be out of all proportion to the potential benefits any of them would have for moving.

That's not to mention the absolute chaos caused long term by the restructuring and redevelopment of the one major artery in and out of Southend and the entire road network in the area.

I'd be staggered if any of it happened.

 

[Ricey]

Sorry, yes. I can't see either Tescos or RBS moving to be honest. And it wouldn't just be them. It would have to be Strawberry Fields too. The financial incentive and carrots required would be out of all proportion to the potential benefits any of them would have for moving.

That's not to mention the absolute chaos caused long term by the restructuring and redevelopment of the one major artery in and out of Southend and the entire road network in the area.

I'd be staggered if any of it happened.

Agreed, I don't think there is any need for it to get to the size of Stansted, Gatwick. It's better staying the size it is and being a decent regional airport rather than trying to punch above their weight. They are on par size and passenger wise with Southampton which is perfect.

The airport director is a very ambitious bloke who used to work at Stansted and made massive improvements their and helped increase the size of their terminal and increase the passenger numbers. I can only imagine he won't want to stop with the expansion of Southend. I know there is a long term plan to include an industrial park the other side of the airport to increase jobs, but I don't know how they are with that now. May of just been a carrot to dangle in front of the council for the runway extension.

It's amazing how much it has changed since I left nearly 3 years ago, and I can only see it getting better as long as Stobarts are willing to pile more money into it.

 

[Bielzibubz]

I believe Stobarts jumped ship and legged it a while ago Ricey. Part of his 'unloading' of non profit making parts of the Stobart group.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I am hoping for more flights as I do not enjoy the Gatwick/Heathrow options. City Airport is very pleasant to fly from.
Getting a holiday company such as Thomas Cook or Thomson's using Southend would have me checking their holiday options first before any other company's brochure.