Southend Airport deal with private jet company at Olympics

4:30pm Tuesday 10th July 2012 in Castle Point

Southend Airport deal with private jet company at Olympics Southend Airport deal with private jet company at Olympics

THE rich and famous will jet into Southend for the Olympics after bosses secured an exclusive deal with one of the world’s biggest private jet companies.

Landmark Aviation, which has bases at more than 50 airports across the globe, has named Southend Airport as its only destination for 2012 Games passengers.

To ensure its new well-heeled customers enjoy a smooth journey to Stratford, the airport has redesigned its old terminal to cope with as many as five luxury business jets at once. It is believed to have been enticed to Southend becaue of its proximity to the Olympic park, which can be reached in about 45 minutes on the train – quicker than from any other UK airport.

Dan Bucaro, Landmark’s chief executive, said: “We’ve seen the airport facilities first-hand and believe they represent something new and very special for the London area.

“We look forward to introducing our clients to Southend Airport and to ensuring they receive the best possible welcome and service when they fly to the UK this summer – whether for the Olympics or any other reason.”

Industry experts have predicted there will be an extra 3,000 private jet flights to airports within commuting distance of Stratford throughout the Olympics.

The deal secures business jet spaces for Landmark for the rest of the summer.

However, as the company specialises in providing last-minute luxury flights for rich passengers, airport bosses are unlikely to know which aircraft they will be welcoming until just a few hours before they arrive.

Alastair Welch, the airport’s managing director, said: “We are very excited to be entering into this partnership with Landmark.”

Comments (42)

2:34pm Tue 10 Jul 12

joeski97 says...

great news for southend :)
great news for southend :) joeski97

2:47pm Tue 10 Jul 12

cockleshed says...

Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock !
Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock ! cockleshed

2:56pm Tue 10 Jul 12

anon anon says...

joeski97 wrote:
great news for southend :)
yep, its getting better....
[quote][p][bold]joeski97[/bold] wrote: great news for southend :)[/p][/quote]yep, its getting better.... anon anon

3:20pm Tue 10 Jul 12

cockleshed says...

Just another thought.... 'It is believed to have been enticed to Southend becaue of its proximity to the Olympic park, which can be reached in about 45 minutes on the train – quicker than from any other UK airport. ' This is not correct London city airport is full of luxury jets and directly linked by the DLR to Statford Internalional and it's easily less than 45 mins .....
Just another thought.... 'It is believed to have been enticed to Southend becaue of its proximity to the Olympic park, which can be reached in about 45 minutes on the train – quicker than from any other UK airport. ' This is not correct London city airport is full of luxury jets and directly linked by the DLR to Statford Internalional and it's easily less than 45 mins ..... cockleshed

3:38pm Tue 10 Jul 12

Barry Bas says...

cockleshed wrote:
Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock !
I suppose if they can afford a luxury jet then they can afford a chauffeur driven limo to take them to London.
[quote][p][bold]cockleshed[/bold] wrote: Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock ![/p][/quote]I suppose if they can afford a luxury jet then they can afford a chauffeur driven limo to take them to London. Barry Bas

3:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12

r6keith says...

Well done the airport ! With out the massive investment that has gone into the whole area around the airport this sort of story would just not be on here.
Something in this town thats a positive step forward in the right direction.
Well done the airport ! With out the massive investment that has gone into the whole area around the airport this sort of story would just not be on here. Something in this town thats a positive step forward in the right direction. r6keith

4:26pm Tue 10 Jul 12

emcee says...

cockleshed wrote:
Just another thought.... 'It is believed to have been enticed to Southend becaue of its proximity to the Olympic park, which can be reached in about 45 minutes on the train – quicker than from any other UK airport. ' This is not correct London city airport is full of luxury jets and directly linked by the DLR to Statford Internalional and it's easily less than 45 mins .....
I think what they meant to say was that it was cheapest available.
London City would, indeed, have been the most efficient, transport wise, but it may already be over-subscribed during the Olympic period and the facilities and services are probably twice the price.
[quote][p][bold]cockleshed[/bold] wrote: Just another thought.... 'It is believed to have been enticed to Southend becaue of its proximity to the Olympic park, which can be reached in about 45 minutes on the train – quicker than from any other UK airport. ' This is not correct London city airport is full of luxury jets and directly linked by the DLR to Statford Internalional and it's easily less than 45 mins .....[/p][/quote]I think what they meant to say was that it was cheapest available. London City would, indeed, have been the most efficient, transport wise, but it may already be over-subscribed during the Olympic period and the facilities and services are probably twice the price. emcee

4:48pm Tue 10 Jul 12

mrttev63 says...

ECHO readers will be in with a chance to win return flights to Alicante, Malaga and Naples. it just said Naples ? it must be a mistaken by echo
ECHO readers will be in with a chance to win return flights to Alicante, Malaga and Naples. it just said Naples ? it must be a mistaken by echo mrttev63

4:51pm Tue 10 Jul 12

shoebury52 says...

City airport although closer does not have much space once the plane has landed and unloaded it would have to leave again. The airport runs quite full on slots as it is
City airport although closer does not have much space once the plane has landed and unloaded it would have to leave again. The airport runs quite full on slots as it is shoebury52

5:00pm Tue 10 Jul 12

craigie123 says...

cockleshed wrote:
Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock !
love the comment it made me laugh or the sweatbox
[quote][p][bold]cockleshed[/bold] wrote: Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock ![/p][/quote]love the comment it made me laugh or the sweatbox craigie123

5:31pm Tue 10 Jul 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

Barry Bas wrote:
cockleshed wrote: Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock !
I suppose if they can afford a luxury jet then they can afford a chauffeur driven limo to take them to London.
they'll probably be exempt from the average speed cameras on the A127 as well considering they are rich and famous and it's for the olympics
[quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]cockleshed[/bold] wrote: Luxury business jets and then a Liverpool Street line cattletruck... are they in for a shock ![/p][/quote]I suppose if they can afford a luxury jet then they can afford a chauffeur driven limo to take them to London.[/p][/quote]they'll probably be exempt from the average speed cameras on the A127 as well considering they are rich and famous and it's for the olympics The Cater Wood Creeper

5:57pm Tue 10 Jul 12

APR says...

I hope this doesn't affect access to the cafe in the old terminal ?

Hopefully they will be using the part that was used for Aer Arran flights ?
I hope this doesn't affect access to the cafe in the old terminal ? Hopefully they will be using the part that was used for Aer Arran flights ? APR

7:04pm Tue 10 Jul 12

Max Impact says...

LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations. Max Impact

7:38pm Tue 10 Jul 12

southendshrimper says...

fantastic news for Southend Airport. I bet I know two people who will not like this news. So jayman & lefty what do you think? I'm shocked that you were not the first to have a comment on here. Wait for the normal comments 'a plane went over my house & all the pictures fell off the walls & a priceless vase fell & smashed I want to sue the airport, the owner of the plane, Southend council & Max Impact as he likes the airport.


(sorry Max we know how much you love jayman & leftys comments & "facts") tee hee
fantastic news for Southend Airport. I bet I know two people who will not like this news. So jayman & lefty what do you think? I'm shocked that you were not the first to have a comment on here. Wait for the normal comments 'a plane went over my house & all the pictures fell off the walls & a priceless vase fell & smashed I want to sue the airport, the owner of the plane, Southend council & Max Impact as he likes the airport. (sorry Max we know how much you love jayman & leftys comments & "facts") tee hee southendshrimper

8:17pm Tue 10 Jul 12

tophatdt says...

London-City has very few parking spaces for biz-jets. Southend and Biggin Hill will receive the overflow from Luton and Farnborough....train
? no, I think the rich people will have private limos. I shall be over there watching the action during the first week of the Olympics......the new Holiday Inn restaurant and bar will be open by then.
London-City has very few parking spaces for biz-jets. Southend and Biggin Hill will receive the overflow from Luton and Farnborough....train ? no, I think the rich people will have private limos. I shall be over there watching the action during the first week of the Olympics......the new Holiday Inn restaurant and bar will be open by then. tophatdt

8:19pm Tue 10 Jul 12

tophatdt says...

I think if you win a free ticket with EasyJet to Naples you must fly from Stansted.....nice way to promote Southend...well done Echo!
I think if you win a free ticket with EasyJet to Naples you must fly from Stansted.....nice way to promote Southend...well done Echo! tophatdt

9:09pm Tue 10 Jul 12

rallyreg says...

They will have a big shock if they are being directed to the old run down airport building, which is not so close to the station. Just wondering if as I am an Essex Ambassador if I will be deployed in the old or new building ?
They will have a big shock if they are being directed to the old run down airport building, which is not so close to the station. Just wondering if as I am an Essex Ambassador if I will be deployed in the old or new building ? rallyreg

11:17pm Tue 10 Jul 12

Trainman says...

HAS Southend now been made part of Basildon?
HAS Southend now been made part of Basildon? Trainman

8:37am Wed 11 Jul 12

howironic says...

Max Impact wrote:
LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
[quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY howironic

9:04am Wed 11 Jul 12

Barry Bas says...

howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
[quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code? Barry Bas

9:39am Wed 11 Jul 12

_champagne2 says...

Well done to Southend airport for securing this and putting us on the map. I used the airport in May and found it friendly from check in to take off and the flights too - excellent, will be using again. Something really positive for this town at last
Well done to Southend airport for securing this and putting us on the map. I used the airport in May and found it friendly from check in to take off and the flights too - excellent, will be using again. Something really positive for this town at last _champagne2

11:45am Wed 11 Jul 12

howironic says...

Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.
[quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?[/p][/quote]LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist. howironic

11:49am Wed 11 Jul 12

RichardAC says...

Fantastic news. Alistair Welch must be in line for some award. IMHO his knighthood is long overdue.
Fantastic news. Alistair Welch must be in line for some award. IMHO his knighthood is long overdue. RichardAC

12:30pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Barry Bas says...

howironic wrote:
Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.
How has he let himself down by using an acronym (which in my dictionary says is a word formed by the initial letters of other words) that LSA certainly is, rather than using the airport code? I understood what he meant and I am sure more people, like me, wouldn't know the airport official codes so would use the acronym. I mean I have seen SEN in the comments to stories about Southend Airport before but I thought they were something to do with that protest group.
[quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?[/p][/quote]LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.[/p][/quote]How has he let himself down by using an acronym (which in my dictionary says is a word formed by the initial letters of other words) that LSA certainly is, rather than using the airport code? I understood what he meant and I am sure more people, like me, wouldn't know the airport official codes so would use the acronym. I mean I have seen SEN in the comments to stories about Southend Airport before but I thought they were something to do with that protest group. Barry Bas

1:45pm Wed 11 Jul 12

r6keith says...

The aviation industy is the acronym centre of the world they just love the bloody things.
The aviation industy is the acronym centre of the world they just love the bloody things. r6keith

2:39pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Mr. Pedantic says...

For fellow pedants......

LCY is the code for London City.
LGW is London Gatwick.
LHR is London Heathrow.
LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea.
LTN is London Luton.
SEN is London Southend.


LCA is not an official airport code.

I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.
For fellow pedants...... LCY is the code for London City. LGW is London Gatwick. LHR is London Heathrow. LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea. LTN is London Luton. SEN is London Southend. LCA is not an official airport code. I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location. Mr. Pedantic

3:08pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Barry Bas says...

Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.
How has he let himself down by using an acronym (which in my dictionary says is a word formed by the initial letters of other words) that LSA certainly is, rather than using the airport code? I understood what he meant and I am sure more people, like me, wouldn't know the airport official codes so would use the acronym. I mean I have seen SEN in the comments to stories about Southend Airport before but I thought they were something to do with that protest group.
Sorry meant LCA not LSA.
[quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?[/p][/quote]LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.[/p][/quote]How has he let himself down by using an acronym (which in my dictionary says is a word formed by the initial letters of other words) that LSA certainly is, rather than using the airport code? I understood what he meant and I am sure more people, like me, wouldn't know the airport official codes so would use the acronym. I mean I have seen SEN in the comments to stories about Southend Airport before but I thought they were something to do with that protest group.[/p][/quote]Sorry meant LCA not LSA. Barry Bas

3:45pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Max Impact says...

howironic wrote:
Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.
What if I was to use EGMC for Southend?

It is the International Civil Aviation Organization airport code for Southend how many people would know that on here (no offence to anyone)

So many people use LCA for London City SEN or SND when on chat boards that eveyone knows what you are talking about and as it is not in an offical form it matters not.
[quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?[/p][/quote]LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.[/p][/quote]What if I was to use EGMC for Southend? It is the International Civil Aviation Organization airport code for Southend how many people would know that on here (no offence to anyone) So many people use LCA for London City SEN or SND when on chat boards that eveyone knows what you are talking about and as it is not in an offical form it matters not. Max Impact

4:54pm Wed 11 Jul 12

emcee says...

Max Impact wrote:
howironic wrote:
Barry Bas wrote:
howironic wrote:
Max Impact wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.
What's LCA? Surely LCY
I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?
LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.
What if I was to use EGMC for Southend?

It is the International Civil Aviation Organization airport code for Southend how many people would know that on here (no offence to anyone)

So many people use LCA for London City SEN or SND when on chat boards that eveyone knows what you are talking about and as it is not in an offical form it matters not.
The 4 letter ICAO codes are mainly used as a geographic code for airport identification. The 3 letter IATA (International Air Transport Association) are used for transport operations and most people who have flown will notice this as the destination airport on the luggage tags attached to their bags by check-in staff, e,g, LHR=Heathrow, LGW=Gatwick, SEN=Southend, LAX=Los Angeles etc.
[quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Barry Bas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]howironic[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Max Impact[/bold] wrote: LCA is going to be hit hard by the London 2012 Airspace Restrictions as it is so close to the olympic park, Southend is on the edge of the zone so will face some but fewer regulations.[/p][/quote]What's LCA? Surely LCY[/p][/quote]I think he is using the accronym for London City Airport. What is LCY? Is it some sort of identification code?[/p][/quote]LCY is the airport code for London City, the same way SEN is for London Southend and not LSA. It's a shame as it was a well informed intelligent post, but let himself down by quoting something that doesn't exist.[/p][/quote]What if I was to use EGMC for Southend? It is the International Civil Aviation Organization airport code for Southend how many people would know that on here (no offence to anyone) So many people use LCA for London City SEN or SND when on chat boards that eveyone knows what you are talking about and as it is not in an offical form it matters not.[/p][/quote]The 4 letter ICAO codes are mainly used as a geographic code for airport identification. The 3 letter IATA (International Air Transport Association) are used for transport operations and most people who have flown will notice this as the destination airport on the luggage tags attached to their bags by check-in staff, e,g, LHR=Heathrow, LGW=Gatwick, SEN=Southend, LAX=Los Angeles etc. emcee

6:25pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Max Impact says...

Think some people will be getting very confused, lets just call it Southend or London City.
Think some people will be getting very confused, lets just call it Southend or London City. Max Impact

7:11pm Wed 11 Jul 12

APR says...

Does it really matter ?
Does it really matter ? APR

11:23pm Wed 11 Jul 12

Max Impact says...

APR wrote:
Does it really matter ?
No not really it was just a disagreement/discuss
ion on offical airport codes and how some are commonly abbreviated.

This is a public space for such things, and it is inkeeping with the topic.
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Does it really matter ?[/p][/quote]No not really it was just a disagreement/discuss ion on offical airport codes and how some are commonly abbreviated. This is a public space for such things, and it is inkeeping with the topic. Max Impact

10:03am Thu 12 Jul 12

Major Incident says...

Regardless of the proximity and capacity of London City Airport, the projected demand for the DLR (not an international code by the way so please don't argue!) during the Olympic period is such that journey times will considerably increase despite plans to lengthen the trains. The truth is demand is expected to exceed capacity. Therefore the estimated 45 minutes by 1st class cattle truck from Southend Airport station probably will be the fastest achievable time from any airport to Stratford. So well done Stobarts and up yours SAEN.
Regardless of the proximity and capacity of London City Airport, the projected demand for the DLR (not an international code by the way so please don't argue!) during the Olympic period is such that journey times will considerably increase despite plans to lengthen the trains. The truth is demand is expected to exceed capacity. Therefore the estimated 45 minutes by 1st class cattle truck from Southend Airport station probably will be the fastest achievable time from any airport to Stratford. So well done Stobarts and up yours SAEN. Major Incident

10:24am Thu 12 Jul 12

APR says...

I wonder how long it will take to get to Stratford, from Heathrow or Gatwick ?
A lot more than 45 minutes I would guess.

City airport has limited parking space, which is what limits it's ability to handle more aircraft.
I wonder how long it will take to get to Stratford, from Heathrow or Gatwick ? A lot more than 45 minutes I would guess. City airport has limited parking space, which is what limits it's ability to handle more aircraft. APR

12:11pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Matthew of Basildon says...

I feel like there's something missing from these comments... Oh yes!

"Dear Morons,

Waffle, waffle, too noisy, waffle, waffle, roof blown off, waffle waffle, whippersnappers, waffle, Dribble.

Yours Sincerely

Jayman"

All in all though, well done LSE!
I feel like there's something missing from these comments... Oh yes! "Dear Morons, Waffle, waffle, too noisy, waffle, waffle, roof blown off, waffle waffle, whippersnappers, waffle, Dribble. Yours Sincerely Jayman" All in all though, well done LSE! Matthew of Basildon

1:41pm Thu 12 Jul 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

what's the London School of Economics got to do with it?

(tongue in cheek repartee)
what's the London School of Economics got to do with it? (tongue in cheek repartee) The Cater Wood Creeper

2:58pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Max Impact says...

I am half expecting to read,

Why not fly in to LCA get DLR take plane to SND whilst waiting for person to retrn to LCA on DLR when plane leaves SND to LCA to pick them up after getting off DLR

The nimbys should take note of the codes GET and LOST
I am half expecting to read, Why not fly in to LCA get DLR take plane to SND whilst waiting for person to retrn to LCA on DLR when plane leaves SND to LCA to pick them up after getting off DLR The nimbys should take note of the codes GET and LOST Max Impact

8:07pm Thu 12 Jul 12

raggs says...

Mr. Pedantic wrote:
For fellow pedants......

LCY is the code for London City.
LGW is London Gatwick.
LHR is London Heathrow.
LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea.
LTN is London Luton.
SEN is London Southend.


LCA is not an official airport code.

I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.
looks like the formula for assigning airport codes should leave london southend with the letters LSE. the London School of Economics is famously known around the world by this acronym though...i wonder if they took that into account when deciding on SEN?
anyway, as an expat southender who comes home once a year i'm stoked that i can fly from there to euroland and ireland now, love it.
[quote][p][bold]Mr. Pedantic[/bold] wrote: For fellow pedants...... LCY is the code for London City. LGW is London Gatwick. LHR is London Heathrow. LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea. LTN is London Luton. SEN is London Southend. LCA is not an official airport code. I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.[/p][/quote]looks like the formula for assigning airport codes should leave london southend with the letters LSE. the London School of Economics is famously known around the world by this acronym though...i wonder if they took that into account when deciding on SEN? anyway, as an expat southender who comes home once a year i'm stoked that i can fly from there to euroland and ireland now, love it. raggs

2:04pm Fri 13 Jul 12

r6keith says...

raggs wrote:
Mr. Pedantic wrote: For fellow pedants...... LCY is the code for London City. LGW is London Gatwick. LHR is London Heathrow. LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea. LTN is London Luton. SEN is London Southend. LCA is not an official airport code. I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.
looks like the formula for assigning airport codes should leave london southend with the letters LSE. the London School of Economics is famously known around the world by this acronym though...i wonder if they took that into account when deciding on SEN? anyway, as an expat southender who comes home once a year i'm stoked that i can fly from there to euroland and ireland now, love it.
I think SEN code was about before the London tag was attached to our airports name .
[quote][p][bold]raggs[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Mr. Pedantic[/bold] wrote: For fellow pedants...... LCY is the code for London City. LGW is London Gatwick. LHR is London Heathrow. LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea. LTN is London Luton. SEN is London Southend. LCA is not an official airport code. I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.[/p][/quote]looks like the formula for assigning airport codes should leave london southend with the letters LSE. the London School of Economics is famously known around the world by this acronym though...i wonder if they took that into account when deciding on SEN? anyway, as an expat southender who comes home once a year i'm stoked that i can fly from there to euroland and ireland now, love it.[/p][/quote]I think SEN code was about before the London tag was attached to our airports name . r6keith

8:55pm Fri 13 Jul 12

BMNO6 says...

They could always use the excellent Andrews airport 7 seater luxury mercedes. Cheaper than the train, Taxi, and door to door, well done to all at Southend airport, onwards and upwards.
They could always use the excellent Andrews airport 7 seater luxury mercedes. Cheaper than the train, Taxi, and door to door, well done to all at Southend airport, onwards and upwards. BMNO6

6:01pm Tue 24 Jul 12

SS4 says...

Mr. Pedantic wrote:
For fellow pedants......

LCY is the code for London City.
LGW is London Gatwick.
LHR is London Heathrow.
LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea.
LTN is London Luton.
SEN is London Southend.


LCA is not an official airport code.

I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.
If we really are being pedantic:

LCA actually is an airport code, it is for Larnaca in Cyprus.
[quote][p][bold]Mr. Pedantic[/bold] wrote: For fellow pedants...... LCY is the code for London City. LGW is London Gatwick. LHR is London Heathrow. LSA is Losuia in Papua New Guinea. LTN is London Luton. SEN is London Southend. LCA is not an official airport code. I'd imagine the name of the airport determines the city it serves rather than its geographical location.[/p][/quote]If we really are being pedantic: LCA actually is an airport code, it is for Larnaca in Cyprus. SS4

7:53am Thu 2 Aug 12

Broadwaywatch says...

joeski97 wrote:
great news for southend :)
2 August 2012 ....Still waiting!
[quote][p][bold]joeski97[/bold] wrote: great news for southend :)[/p][/quote]2 August 2012 ....Still waiting! Broadwaywatch

Comments are closed on this article.

click2find

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree