Liverpool: General Airport News, Updates & Discussion

[Brum X]

The national Israeli flag carrier El Al will fly the Israeli Eurovision delegation and their act for this year Noa Kirel on April 30 via a special direct flight to the Eurovision 2023 host city of Liverpool.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638220398671044616

 

[Silvercity]

Will Dana International come along to watch ? 😀

 

[Brum X]

Will Dana International come along to watch ? 😀

Giving me 1998 vibes when I saw Dana at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. The last time the UK hosted Eurovision

 

[Silvercity]

I think its the first time El Al has flown to Liverpool. Exciting times ahead : - )

 

[mullion]

Really don`t see why everbody is so excited about the most boring show which is as every one knows a political fudge of music

 

[Silvercity]

I'm not sure how anyone could call Eurovision boring. The Oscars are boring, Eurovision...no.

 

[Brum X]

Really don`t see why everbody is so excited about the most boring show which is as every one knows a political fudge of music

Lighten up, it's a bit of fun, dazzle and colour. It brings lots of visitors and tourism to the host city and for a week or 2, we can let our hair down a little and have a dance. Plus I always count the time of year that is Eurovision, my official start to summer. I love this tme of the year ;-)

Not quite sure how that is boring

Plus it's bringing ElAL to LPL

How exciitng is that ;-)

 

[Silvercity]

Article from LBN

Liverpool Airport sees 14% surge in summer bookings - Liverpool Business News

Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week begins what is set to be its busiest summer season since before the pandemic with bookings up 14% on last year

lbndaily.co.uk

 

[Silvercity]

Liverpool Airport Starts The Summer Strong

Liverpool Airport has started off its Summer 2023 campaign on a strong note, operating more flights per week than in 2019.

aviationsourcenews.com

 

[Silvercity]

The contestants for Italy, Spain , Israel and Ukraine have now all arived at LPL .

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653880454871744514

 

[Silvercity]

The 80th anniversary of The Battle of The Atlantic is taking part this weekend in Liverpool, lots of events going on including historic aircraft flypass.

Battle of the Atlantic 80 Flypasts, Liverpool - 26 to 28 May 2023 - Military Airshows News & Press Releases.

 

[Silvercity]

Liverpool Airport is 90 today. The original terminal building is still here, but is now a hotel. Its worth a visit to experience the art deco style of the 1930s.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport are celebrating their 90th Anniversary today 🎉

Having officially opened on 1 July 1933
@LPL_Airport
will be marking the occasion with a series of activities across the day and online ✈️

➡️ http://visitliverpool.com/blog/post/liverpool-john-lennon-airport-celebrates-90-years-of-operations/
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[Jerry]

Would this flight be possible from Liverpool?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1683902414024212481

 

[Silvercity]

From what I read elsewhere various teams are using it. I dont know who SPD travel is, but as far as I've observed LFC fly from Liverpool normally.

 

[gulftraveller]

SPD travels is invariably accurate. For a non stop flight from LPL or MAN to Singapore, a 777-300 would normally require in excess of 3000m, depending on weight. Also a question of availability of equipment/tugs etc.

 

[Silvercity]

Quoting LFC are once again using MAN suggests its a regular event. I dont follow football generally but from the info I read LFC use Liverpool Airport predominantly.

 

[Llandudno]

Quoting LFC are once again using MAN suggests its a regular event. I dont follow football generally but from the info I read LFC use Liverpool Airport predominantly.

They have used MAN a few times in the past. Last year they used the Singapore A380. Yes there were a few teams on that A380 but the fact is Liverpool FC have used MAN in the past and clearly will continue to do so where required.

 

[Silvercity]

If they fly from their home airport..There wouldn't be a problem equipment wise using Liverpool. A330s , 787 a A350s have all used Liverpool over recent times. Wide Bodies are not that un common. Indeed B777s and A330s were regular during the Pandemic period from China.

 

[Scottie Dog]

It may well be that Qatar prefer to fly from an airport that they use on a daily basis, and where they have ground arrangements already in place.
If that is the case, then presumably LFC have been consulted and have no objection?

 

[gulftraveller]

If they fly from their home airport..There wouldn't be a problem equipment wise using Liverpool. A330s , 787 a A350s have all used Liverpool over recent times. Wide Bodies are not that un common. Indeed B777s and A330s were regular during the Pandemic period from China.

Again it depends on weight/distance the aircraft is flying. It would seem that a 77W flying about 6800 miles to SIN (Beijing for comparison is just over 5000 miles) with passengers, would need 3000 metres.