New VLM route

concordino · Post by **concordino** » 17 Feb 2005, 12:18

See press release

http://www.flyvlm.com/emc.asp?pageId=495

Amazed that this is not on their home page but buried in the news section.

Established02 · Post by **Established02** » 17 Feb 2005, 12:45

> Amazed that this is not on their home page but buried in the news section.

Now it is also advertised on the start page.

From Amsterdam to London City
DAYS DEPARTURE ARRIVAL FLIGHT
12345●● 07:45 08:00 VG 213 (From 04APR2005)
12345●● 11:00 11:15 VG 217 (From 04APR2005)
12345●● 18:05 18:20 VG 225 (From 04APR2005)

From London City to Amsterdam
DAYS DEPARTURE ARRIVAL FLIGHT
12345●● 08:00 10:20 VG 214 (From 04APR2005)
12345●● 15:15 17:35 VG 222 (From 04APR2005)
12345●● 18:50 21:10 VG 226 (From 04APR2005)

concordino · Post by **concordino** » 17 Feb 2005, 13:44

Good to see that the website has caught up.

THere is a lot of competion on the AMS - London route but into London City should pick up plenty of traffic.

waldova · Post by **waldova** » 17 Feb 2005, 13:52

Is VLM the first one providing a direct link with amsterdam and London city? If this is the case the route will definitely be profitable!

Post by **sn26567** » 17 Feb 2005, 14:08

waldova wrote:Is VLM the first one providing a direct link with amsterdam and London city? !

Nope. KLM cityhopper also flies the route with the same aeroplane: the F50.

waldova · Post by **waldova** » 17 Feb 2005, 14:19

Nice, this will only be good for the passenger. Not like in Brussels where VLM has high fares to london city!

Humberside · Post by **Humberside** » 17 Feb 2005, 17:46

Wonder what KLM's next move will be

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 17 Feb 2005, 22:03

They are going to increase frequencies on AMS (8 from 6) and open new route on RTM (1 daily flight):
http://www.londoncityairport.com/index.htm
The war is declared!

Regards

Seb.

Comet · Post by **Comet** » 18 Feb 2005, 11:48

I don't hold out much hope for VLM on this route. Previously, the airline operated without competition on its routes, and so did very well. Now they are taking on established national carriers such as Luxair and KLM they will probably not do so well. I hope I am wrong because VLM is a great carrier to fly with.

Advisor · Post by **Advisor** » 18 Feb 2005, 12:09

Thanks to Comet, Seb, Humberside, Waldova, concordino and yes Andre. India is updated.

VLM Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service from London's City Airport to Amsterdam on April 4th.
The airline will operate 3 flights a day using its fleet of Fokker 50s.
From April 4th the VLM will operate 82 flights at City Airport on weekdays.

Badabing · Post by **Badabing** » 18 Feb 2005, 13:26

VLM did well last year. They wouldn't start to challenge the big players if they wouldn't feel confident about the outcome. This will work.

A26 · Post by **A26** » 18 Feb 2005, 21:42

Badabing wrote:VLM did well last year. They wouldn't start to challenge the big players if they wouldn't feel confident about the outcome. This will work.

Exactly!!!

wImPiE-D · Post by **wImPiE-D** » 04 Mar 2005, 22:44

Another new destination?... Check the booking engine...

Please find the overview of the VLM Airlines operations on our various destinations:

...

Flights from Cork:
Jersey (From 29 May until 11 September 2005): 1 flight/Thursday, 1 flight/Sunday

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Humberside · Post by **Humberside** » 05 Mar 2005, 18:51

Dear VLM

Please make your HUY-Jersey charter flights scheduled

Thank you

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 17 Sep 2005, 01:29

VLM 1 - KLM 0:
Since May 03rd, VLM added a 4th AMS-LCY daily flight.

VLM 2 - KLM 0:
KLM will discontinue his RTM-LCY service on October 30th.

See also: KLM Cityhopper withdraws from RTM-LCY route
See also: 1 millionth RTM-LCY passenger

Regards

Seb.

wImPiE-D · Post by **wImPiE-D** » 22 Sep 2005, 19:37

Starting 3 October 2005, VLM Airlines is offering a new daily return flight between Antwerp and Jersey via London City.

http://www.flyvlm.com/emc.asp?pageId=544

Humberside · Post by **Humberside** » 22 Sep 2005, 20:15

Great way to put a positive spin on reducing LCY-JER from 3 to 1 daily flight

Post by **sn26567** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:00

That's the way to give a positive image to a negative information