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The business is operating from a hanger at Kent International.\u003cbr /\u003eChris Wilson, Group Managing Director at AvMan, said the company would be taking on young local people as apprentices to support its growth.\u003cbr /\u003eHe explained: “We intend to build steadily on our already successful business with a keen eye on a secure future based around a local workforce. We are in negotiations with one of the largest aviation training companies in the UK to establish a training school at our facility within six months.\u003cbr /\u003e“We are keen to introduce Airbus maintenance in about four to five years, once the workforce is established and at sufficient levels. This means our new employees would be able to start work very soon and by the time they complete their training and obtain the appropriate licenses could be working on one of the most popular types of aircraft in the industry.\u003cbr /\u003e“Apprentices will be the backbone of our company for the future. We also have very well qualified local engineers from large well-known carriers wanting to come to Manston because it is well located and gives great potential for progressing within an organisation where individual efforts will genuinely reap benefits.”\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke, Chief Executive at Kent International Airport, said: “We’re delighted that AvMan has chosen to establish a base at Manston to join a number of other ancillary businesses operating at the airport. Their plans to recruit and train young local people will be a welcome boost for the area.”\u003cbr /\u003eAvMan’s division at Bournemouth Airport – AvMan Technical Services *– recently gained the prestigious European Aviation Safety Agency Part M approval covering continued airworthiness. The company is also partners in a soon-to-be-launched charter airline Island Air, based in Romania, which plans to introduce two MD-82 aircraft in the spring of 2010 to the European charter market. These aircraft will be maintained at KIA alongside its existing customer base.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-7491567657001145216?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/7491567657001145216/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-maintenace-company.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7491567657001145216"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7491567657001145216"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-maintenace-company.html","title":"New Maintenace Company"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-1885016013550721561"},"published":{"$t":"2009-10-19T17:35:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-10-19T17:39:46.139+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Radar for KIA"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"As it seems to have gone largely unnoticed by the local bloggers and we no longer have dear old smeggers to pour scorn on every bit of news coming from the Airport, I thought it only right to highlight a positive story in local news last week about the long awaited secondary radar for KIA.\u003cbr /\u003eProof is any more was needed that it is here for the long term, like it or loath it.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA £2 million pound investment has been made in the radar systems at Manston’s Kent International Airport.\u003cbr /\u003eThe upgrade is to secondary radar equipment which will allow staff to monitor aircraft speed, location, travel direction and height of aircraft in flight in greater detail.\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke, the airport’s chief executive, said: “We are focused on delivering a world-class airport for Kent complete with world-class service, equipment and facilities.\u003cbr /\u003e“Installing our own secondary radar system is the latest example of the programme of investment that will deliver that long-term goal.”\u003cbr /\u003eInfratil, the owner of Kent International, took over four years ago and says it has been engaged in a comprehensive and long-term programme of replacements and upgrades\u003cbr /\u003eOther recent additions to the air-traffic services including upgraded direction-finding equipment, airport information management systems (AIMS), meteorological sensors and radar screens.\u003cbr /\u003eInfratil says it has spent £10 million on infrastructure and equipment upgrades since acquiring the airport.\u003cbr /\u003eThe SSR will replace the existing externally-provided service to supplement the information gathered by the airport’s existing primary radar and is part of a range of activities designed to ensure that airport radar coverage is not affected by offshore wind-farms.\u003cbr /\u003eWork to design the radar specification, gain regulatory approval and procure, install and flight-test the equipment will be undertaken over the next two years.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-1885016013550721561?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/1885016013550721561/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-radar-for-kia.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1885016013550721561"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1885016013550721561"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-radar-for-kia.html","title":"New Radar for KIA"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-4785731814788846391"},"published":{"$t":"2009-09-19T20:24:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-09-19T20:26:58.096+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smeggers shut up shop !"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Could this be true, has smeggers finally packed up and gone home?\u003cbr /\u003eHis blog says it is closed so I guess so, I guess he finally ran out of sensational headlines and trying to hack my blog - oh well see ya snobbers.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-4785731814788846391?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/4785731814788846391/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/09/smeggers-shut-up-shop.html#comment-form","title":"21 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4785731814788846391"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4785731814788846391"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/09/smeggers-shut-up-shop.html","title":"Smeggers shut up shop !"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"21"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8784138258875667158"},"published":{"$t":"2009-09-07T17:28:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-09-07T17:30:41.272+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"More POSITIVE news from YOUR local Airport"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"For those that haven't seen the latest press release announcing the arrival of Gainjet as a based operator:\u003cbr /\u003eAn airline that has flown presidents, royal families and the Manchester United football team has made Kent International Airport its new home.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eGainjet Aviation, which operates private charter planes across the globe, says it chose to base its UK operations at Manston because of the airport's size.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSales duo Deborah Knips and Natalie Aylett (pictured) also live locally and persuaded management at the company's Athens headquarters to locate in Kent instead of Heathrow or Gatwick - both of which were shortlisted for the role.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMs Knips said: \"The move to Manston has gone really well and we now feel much closer to our customers and colleagues by being part of day-to-day operations at the airport.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCaptain Ramsey Shaban, chief executive of Gainjet, said the Thanet facility was \"just what we were looking for\".\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHe also hinted at plans to expand the airline, adding: \"Looking ahead, it's likely that we'll need to grow the team in the near future.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOne of Gainjet's most prestigious customers is Manchester United and the firm recently chartered a plane for the Premier League champions' pre-season tour of Asia.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThree of its fleet of planes will be based at Kent International, including a Gulfstream 200 with 10 passengers seats, a Gulfstream 550 capable of transatlantic flight and a McDonnell Douglas MD83 VIP, which features 40 seats and an on-board bedroom.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke, chief executive of the airport, said: \"We have seen a significant rise in the level of interest by private charter and business jet operators and we are delighted that Gainjet has moved in.\"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8784138258875667158?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8784138258875667158/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/09/more-positive-news-from-your-local.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8784138258875667158"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8784138258875667158"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/09/more-positive-news-from-your-local.html","title":"More POSITIVE news from YOUR local Airport"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-1467347183001858659"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-25T22:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-25T22:08:37.633+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Infratil Monthly Operational Update"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca onblur\u003d\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaZalZNf8s0/SpRSt26V7vI/AAAAAAAAABw/DNR7o1dNPPI/s1600-h/HomerKissMyAss.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaZalZNf8s0/SpRSt26V7vI/AAAAAAAAABw/DNR7o1dNPPI/s320/HomerKissMyAss.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"\"id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374011203147656946\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJuly was another strong month for Kent with 3,637 tonnes handled during the month, an increase of 234% on the prior year (1,088 tonnes).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt was the busiest July in the history of the airport's freight operation. Services were undertaken by nine separate carriers. In addition Virgin Atlantic operated a series of A340 charters to move military personnel on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-1467347183001858659?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/1467347183001858659/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/infratil-monthly-operational-update.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1467347183001858659"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1467347183001858659"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/infratil-monthly-operational-update.html","title":"Infratil Monthly Operational Update"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaZalZNf8s0/SpRSt26V7vI/AAAAAAAAABw/DNR7o1dNPPI/s72-c/HomerKissMyAss.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8838418698795567355"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-19T15:17:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-19T15:22:19.784+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Night Time Flying Policy Key Elements"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"As I see other news hound bloggers have beat me to the chase, i have decided to post the elements of the proposal to allow all readers to understand what is being put forward:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe establishment of a formal noise quota system applying proportional controls to the level of noise generated by aircraft. The quota system will set an allowable upper limit on thenoise generated during night-time as recorded using the established UK Airport Quota Count system.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA scheduling ban on noisy aircraft such that aircraft exceeding Quota Count 4 shall not be scheduled to operate between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe retention of a community fund, with a change to the structure and quantum of payments into it. It is proposed that a payment per Quota Count Point for night movements with a Quota Count exceeding 4 would be established. This system will effectively link contributions to the level of noise actually generated. To maintain the continuity of the positive work of the community fund during periods of limited night-time activity the airport will be obliged to ensure that the minimum fund contribution is £10,000 per annum.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe application of preferred runway use subject to operating conditions. Significant reductions to the effect of noise on Ramsgate could be achieved by amending the current preferred runway rules, such that night-time arrivals use RWY 10 and departures utilise RWY28 when practicable, avoiding overflying Ramsgate town.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn improvement to the current system of monitoring and reporting night flights, such that each and every movement between the hours of 11.30 pm and 6.00am shall be reported to both the Airport Consultative Committee and Thanet District Council on a monthly basis.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe introduction of a web page displaying the readings from the permanent noise monitors, such that the noise levels recorded 24 hours a day can be accessed by members of the public.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn agreed threshold of aircraft movements at which the airport operator shall be obliged to purchase and maintain flight path track recordings, allowing members of the public access to reliable information pertaining to the height and track adhered to by specific aircraft movements.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003eThe airport operator requests the opportunity to begin detailed discussions and consultation with the Thanet District Council to facilitate the introduction of a Night-time Flying Policy at Kent International Airport incorporating these provisions.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8838418698795567355?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8838418698795567355/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-time-flying-policy-key-elements.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8838418698795567355"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8838418698795567355"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-time-flying-policy-key-elements.html","title":"Night Time Flying Policy Key Elements"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8678386267462966947"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-19T14:33:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-19T14:40:01.098+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Night Time Flying Policy"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"For ease I have published the full press release relating to the recent submission to TDC.\u003cbr /\u003eThis should keep smeggers and me jousting for many months to come ;-)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNEWS RELEASE\u003cbr /\u003eNIGHT-TIME FLYING POLICY\u003cbr /\u003eThanet District Council will be consulting with local residents after receiving a proposal from Infratil, the owners of Kent International Airport (KIA), to adopt a formal night-time flying policy in line with the Section 106 agreement in place at the airport. This would allow flights to operate from the airport between 6am and 11.30 pm.\u003cbr /\u003eCurrent operations at Kent International are subject to a Section 106 agreement agreed between the Council and a previous airport operator in September 2000. This arrangement allows flights to operate 24 hours a day, but restricts the scheduling of aircraft between 11pm and 7am. An extension to allow for scheduling between 6am and 11.30pm was approved in principle by the Council in February this year for British Airways Cargo, but the company did not ultimately relocate its operations to Thanet.\u003cbr /\u003eAs part of this proposal, Infratil is also looking to introduce a formal noise quota system. This is used by many UK airports including Bournemouth and Bristol to restrict the amount of night-time noise generated by the operation of an airport. The current system in place at KIA requires operators of the noisiest aircraft types to contribute to a community fund. The penalties double each time the same registered aircraft operates between 11pm and 7am which is a system unique to KIA.\u003cbr /\u003eDeputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Roger Latchford, said: “We are keen to hear what the public in Thanet thinks of this proposal and we will ensure a thorough consultation. The airport is an important part of Thanet’s economy and we are keen to make sure that any future developments are considered carefully and take into account the views of local people. The Council has been asked to consider extending operating hours before, but only following direct approaches from aircraft operators. This now enables us to give the proposal full consideration, without the pressure of a specific request. I hope that residents will take the opportunity to get involved over the coming months.”\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke, Chief Executive of Kent International Airport, said: “Our aim is to provide the airport with a level playing field which will enable us to develop the business and maximise the economic benefits to Thanet. Presently we are competing for business at a significant disadvantage with unique restrictions not applicable to other airports.\u003cbr /\u003e“It is not widely known that an element of the current system means that regular operators face a potential bill of over £4 million per annum if just one flight per month suffers a delay. It is not hard to see why a regime like that adds difficulty to attracting new business and we are pleased to be able to work with the Council and the community to agree to appropriate controls which provide a workable balance between airport growth and environmental restrictions.”\u003cbr /\u003eTDC will be engaging in a comprehensive public consultation process. Details of the process and how to be involved will be announced following a meeting of the Council’s Airport Working Party.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8678386267462966947?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8678386267462966947/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-time-flying-policy.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8678386267462966947"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8678386267462966947"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-time-flying-policy.html","title":"Night Time Flying Policy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-7561266357816965259"},"published":{"$t":"2009-07-01T18:43:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-07-01T18:52:21.930+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Matt Clarke"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cargolux"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Air Freight business"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KIA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cargo figures up"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl01_MainContent_news_detail_news_title\" class\u003d\"news_title\"\u003eDespite the loonies out there, claiming to know about aviation, KIA is quietly \"getting on with business\", showing a rise in recent freight figures and bucking the national trend.\u003cbr /\u003eNews on the grapevine is that Cargolux one of KIA's best customers and one of the worlds largest freight carrier will be increasing up to 7 flights a week in the not too distant future.\u003cbr /\u003eAlso there is news that yet another freight carrier, may be relocating to KIA shortly, due to the excellent service that the airport provides.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThese are \"day time flights\" during scheduled airport hours, using the very latest 747-400 aircaft, before the nimby's start squirming\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl01_MainContent_news_detail_news_date\" class\u003d\"news_date\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl01_MainContent_news_detail_news_article\" class\u003d\"news_article\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.worldaircargoevents.com/images/sce/news/Matt_Clarke_Kent_airport.jpg\" style\u003d\"width: 210px; height: 355px;\" alt\u003d\"\" align\u003d\"right\" border\u003d\"0\" hspace\u003d\"10\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHE amount of cargo handled by Kent International Airport in the UK during May was up 68 per cent on the same month last year.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLatest figures show 2,260 tons of freight was handled at the airport last month, in what is traditionally its off-season for import cargo.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke (right), the airport’s chief executive, said KIA had recovered strongly from the fuel price spike in early 2008 and the associated drop in traffic experienced last year.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The results represent a pleasing turnaround for us and show that we have bounced back from a challenging 2008. Like a number of other airports, we saw our cargo traffic decline as several airlines struggled to adapt to the rapid increase in fuel prices.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Since then, however, the cargo side of our business has experienced steady growth as cost-conscious airlines seek out airports that can deliver the best value for money. Our freight handling facilities are second to none, with rapid import clearance systems and convenient access to the London distribution centres. Those factors have been instrumental to us winning new business,” said Clarke.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInfratil, the airport owner, has invested heavily in freight handling facilities in recent years and the airport has built a strong reputation in the industry based on its ability to unload airfreight, process it and allow shipments to get out on he road extremely quickly.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“If consumers find they can get something better and cheaper then they will use it and airlines are no different. In this economic climate every minute’s flying time and every pound counts, making Kent International Airport an ideal substitute for the larger – and sometimes more expensive – London airports,” Clarke added.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-7561266357816965259?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/7561266357816965259/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/07/cargo-figures-up.html#comment-form","title":"45 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7561266357816965259"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7561266357816965259"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/07/cargo-figures-up.html","title":"Cargo figures up"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"45"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8681217523291219530"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-09T16:58:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-09T17:09:05.972+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jersey Flights going well"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThe story below, quoted from KM Extra - proof that Manston has a passenger market, even in these tough times, where airlines are struggling and cutting back,  the low cost\"local airport\" option is a viable solution for KIA.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eONE of Europe's biggest regional airlines is set to extend its deal with Kent International Airport - and hinted it could fly to even more destinations in 2010.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFlybe said it had been \"\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003egenuinely encouraged\u003c/span\u003e\" by advance bookings for its Manston-Jersey route, which will operate weekly basis until mid-September.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThe first passengers to make the 60-minute trip to the largest of the Channel Islands boarded a Bombardier Q400 on Saturday, May 9, marking the return of scheduled services from Manston for the first time since the collapse of EUJet in 2005.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eNiall Duffy, spokesman for Flybe, said: \"Our flights for the last week of July and the majority of August are already two-thirds full and we take great heart from that. Never underestimate the fact that people like travelling from their local airport whenever possible.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\"Based on that strong level of early bookings, we'd be more than likely to continue the Manston-Jersey route next year. I'd be genuinely surprised if we didn't fly there again in 2010.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\"It's too early to say for certain and we'd need to talk to our travel partners, but this initial success may tempt us into flying to other destinations in the future - possibly to some of the French regional airports which are well suited to our aircraft.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e    \u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"\" lang\u003d\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAsked why Jersey had proved popular with Kent holidaymakers, Mr Duffy said the strength of the Euro had made resorts closer to home more attractive.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8681217523291219530?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8681217523291219530/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/06/jersey-flights-going-well.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8681217523291219530"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8681217523291219530"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/06/jersey-flights-going-well.html","title":"Jersey Flights going well"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-3718272724031227911"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-04T16:47:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-04T16:56:14.122+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Infratil selling up? I don't think so..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"It has been hinted many times recently from the \"anons\" out there that Infratil were looking to sell KIA - which has been highly contested by the supporters of the Airport and indeed by Infratil themselves, what was reported was a twisted interview, that was quoted out of context - rather like me old mate smeggers does from time to time.\u003cbr /\u003eSee below a statement from Infratil CEO, Marko Bogoievski :\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The short term market conditions in no way change the future potential of the airport [KIA] as outlined in our development plans. Although the current economic downturn has affected KIA in the same way as it has affected other UK airports and business in general, we firmly believe that markets will recover and KIA will be ideally situated to provide an immediate solution to the South East’s predicted runway capacity shortfall. We are not actively seeking to sell KIA and remain committed to its long term development.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-3718272724031227911?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/3718272724031227911/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/06/infratil-selling-up-i-dont-think-so.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/3718272724031227911"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/3718272724031227911"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/06/infratil-selling-up-i-dont-think-so.html","title":"Infratil selling up? I don't think so..."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-2680154411379697424"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-22T12:44:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-22T12:45:46.374+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Red Arrows at Manston"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Don't forget flying fans: The Red Arrows will be about this weekend at smeggers favorite airport, as well as a couple of fast jets arriving today, just to keep the mid day snoozers of Ramsgate awake!\u003cbr /\u003ePlus a small Air Display provided by the Spitfire Museum.\u003cbr /\u003eNot a word of this was cut or pasted !\u003cdiv 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Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/2680154411379697424"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/2680154411379697424"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/05/red-arrows-at-manston.html","title":"Red Arrows at Manston"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-162255944306760784"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-21T21:10:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-21T21:11:26.875+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New partnership for MK Airlines"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Royal Jordanian has signed a deal with a British air cargo firm to jointly develop airfreight services throughout Jordan and the Levant region.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Jordanian flag-carrier hopes that the agreement with MK Airlines will allow both companies to improve fleet utilisation by complementing each other’s route networks, handling and mutual experience.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The two companies will be working on feeding the capacity of RJ's Airbus A310s and MK Airlines' Boeing 747s and B767s, optimising costs through joint utilisation of each company's facilities, in particular for cargo handling,” said Samer Majali, president and CEO of Royal Jordanian.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe chairman of MK Airlines, Abdullah Alanizi, indicated that cooperation would be extended to allow Royal Jordanian to benefit from, amongst other issues, his firm’s expertise in the uplift of perishables from major markets in Africa.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHe added that the two carriers would consider special prorate and block space agreements in various sectors, and that regular meetings would be held between executives to review performance.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-162255944306760784?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/162255944306760784/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-partnership-for-mk-airlines.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/162255944306760784"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/162255944306760784"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-partnership-for-mk-airlines.html","title":"New partnership for MK Airlines"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-4644753751029201609"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-19T18:20:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-19T19:02:03.179+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Heroic Gurkhas return from Afghanistan"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp class\u003d\"a-teaser\"\u003eAlthough not mentioned in the press release, Kent Intl Airport facilitated their return this weekend with Monarch Airlines allowing them a relatively short journey once back in the country.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"a-teaser\"\u003eSee story below from local press:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"a-teaser\"\u003eHEROIC Gurkha soldiers returned home to Shepway today after a grueling six month tour of duty in Afghanistan.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                                                      \u003cp\u003eThe troops, of 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles, arrived at Shorncliffe Barracks after serving in Musa Qala in Helmand province.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eThe soldiers were greeted by hundreds of family members and friends clutching bouquets of flowers and waving flags.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eHuge banners welcoming them back home were hung up around the barracks and members of staff also came out to welcome them home.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eMina and nine-year-old Assim Sundas were at Shorncliffe to welcome back Corporal Dikkumar Sundas, who was retrning from his third tour of duty.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                                           \u003cdiv class\u003d\"\"\u003e  \u003cdiv id\u003d\"article-detail-impact-tile\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://ads.anm.co.uk/ADCLICK/CID\u003d0000b139bb3f965200000000/AAMSZ\u003d452x118/POS\u003d/SITE\u003dTHISISKENT/AREA\u003dNEWS/SUBAREA\u003d/ARTICLE\u003d913725/acc_random\u003d3447468613/pageid\u003d/RS\u003d\" target\u003d\"_new\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://iad.anm.co.uk/house/1x1.gif\" alt\u003d\"Click here!\" style\u003d\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cscript type\u003d\"text/javascript\" defer\u003d\"true\"\u003edocument.getElementById('article-detail-impact-tile').innerHTML \u003d 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We did a lot of hard work.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003e\"Musa Qala is a critical location so our work was important.\"\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eMrs Sundas, who last saw her husband in December when he was home for rest and recuperation, said: \"I am very happy to have him back home.\"\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eAlso among those greeting the returning heroes was Rifleman Kushal Limbu of 2RGR, who was wounded by an improvised explosive device and lost both legs while on tour in Musa Qala last year.\u003c/p\u003e                                                                                            \u003cp\u003eThe battalion also lost two of its members in November. Rifleman Yubraj Rai and Colour Sergeant Krishnabahadur Dura were killed in separate incidents within two weeks of each other.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-4644753751029201609?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/4644753751029201609/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/heroic-gurkhas-return-from-afghanistan.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4644753751029201609"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4644753751029201609"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/heroic-gurkhas-return-from-afghanistan.html","title":"Heroic Gurkhas return from Afghanistan"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8746051842936132550"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-14T22:08:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-14T22:15:41.048+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"News or propaganda"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Caution, please do not read the headlines below as they represent local propaganda and NOT local news stories.\u003cbr /\u003eWell..... this is what smeggers and his cronies would have you believe anyway, so you have been warned, don't be fooled by this political rubbish, they are trying to pollute our minds i tell ya !\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca class\u003d\"blackTextBLink\" href\u003d\"http://www.yourashford.co.uk/kent-news/Work-gets-under-way-on-new-rescue-training-centre-newsinkent23163.aspx?news\u003dlocal\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_bottomInsert_localStory4\"\u003eWork gets under way on new rescue training centre\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca class\u003d\"blackTextBLink\" href\u003d\"http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Eurostar-trains-to-get-interior-overhaul-newsinkent23341.aspx?news\u003dlocal\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_bottomInsert_localStory2\"\u003eEurostar trains to get interior overhaul\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca class\u003d\"blackTextBLink\" href\u003d\"http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Ebbsfleet-move-closer-to-safety-newsinkent23308.aspx?news\u003dsport\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_bottomInsert_localStory9\"\u003eEbbsfleet move closer to safety\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca class\u003d\"blackTextBLink\" href\u003d\"http://www.yourdover.co.uk/kent-news/Cross-the-Channel-for-%C2%A35-each-newsinkent23280.aspx?news\u003dlocal\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_bottomInsert_localStory5\"\u003eCross the Channel for £5 each\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca class\u003d\"blackTextBLink\" href\u003d\"http://www.yourthanet.co.uk/kent-news/You-can-fly-away-to-the-Med-from-Manston-newsinkent23293.aspx?news\u003dlocal\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_bottomInsert_localStory4\"\u003eYou can fly away to the Med from Manston\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8746051842936132550?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8746051842936132550/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/news-or-propaganda.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8746051842936132550"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8746051842936132550"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/news-or-propaganda.html","title":"News or propaganda"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8791004505559901614"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-14T18:05:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-14T18:08:22.645+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Holiday Season is underway at KIA"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"right\"\u003e\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_description\" class\u003d\"blackText\"\u003eThe holiday season has got under way at Manston’s Kent International Airport.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe first passenger flight of the year was due to leave for the Mediterranean island of Malta yesterday (Tuesday).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA range of destinations including Lake Garda, Sorrento, Croatia and Austria is available.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe scheduled service from Flybe also begins next month, running from from Saturday, May 9, to September.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMatt Clarke, KIA chief executive said: “Kent residents have waited a long time for the return of a scheduled service from their airport.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e                   \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promoFrame\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pCat\u003dZLG\u0026amp;pid\u003d1596\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9ONZ12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8998413-Torbole-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"TORBOLE, LAKE GARDA [15]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00100','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00100\" name\u003d\"t00100\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eLate Deals to Lake Garda\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A great-value getaway!\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eDon’t miss your chance to enjoy great late savings on normal prices on this very special offer. Spend a week relaxing by the sun-blessed shores of Italy’s most beautiful lake, and join our programme of optional excursions, on an\u003c!--popup.asp?id\u003d0[’Allocated on Arrival’]--\u003epackage where you simply select a ’star-rating’ category and we choose a hotel for you.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£269.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1596\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9ONZ12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLate Deals to Lake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pCat\u003dZLG\u0026amp;pid\u003d1596\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9ONZ12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLate Deals to Lake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£269.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00100');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00100\" name\u003d\"d00100\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 May 09 from £269.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pid\u003d1596\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Late Deals \u0026amp; Offers'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dMLA\u0026amp;pid\u003d837\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9MBL12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/334686-StJulians-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"MALTA, ST JULIANS [12]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00200','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00200\" name\u003d\"t00200\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eMalta\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Heart of the Mediterranean\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eBustling modern resorts, hidden coves, a rugged hinterland, a dramatic citadel capital, and above all the warmest of welcomes for British visitors - Malta has it all! Join us in this wonderful island destination, in the heart of the blue Mediterranean.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£279.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(24 Nov 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d837\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9MBL12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eMalta\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dMLA\u0026amp;pid\u003d837\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9MBL12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eMalta\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£279.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(24 Nov 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00200');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00200\" name\u003d\"d00200\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           24 Nov 09 from £279.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d837\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dAUA\u0026amp;pid\u003d1683\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9UAW12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/2118159-AustrianTyrol-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"AUSTRIAN TYROL [8]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00300','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00300\" name\u003d\"t00300\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eAustrian Tyrol\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Alpine beauty and Tyrolean charm\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eEnjoy spectacular scenery and the warmest of traditional Tyrolean welcomes in Fuegen, at the entrance to the famous Zillertal Valley. In this picture-postcard-perfect world of green pastures, wooden chalets, forests and distant peaks, you’ll be free to relax, explore or perhaps join some of our super optional excursions.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£469.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1683\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9UAW12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eAustrian Tyrol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dAUA\u0026amp;pid\u003d1683\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9UAW12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eAustrian Tyrol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£469.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00300');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00300\" name\u003d\"d00300\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           03 Jun 09 from £469.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1683\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo last\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRO\u0026amp;pid\u003d1106\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CII13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/2308443-Porec-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"POREC [10]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00400','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00400\" name\u003d\"t00400\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003ePorec and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e The wonderful Adriatic\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eDiscover the Istrian Peninsula, and experience all the delights of a holiday by the warm Mediterranean sea - the comforts of a well-appointed hotel, a stroll through the streets of a town rich in history, a seat in a pavement cafe, a dip in clear, blue waters and a fascinating programme of optional excursions - in a wonderfully unspoilt location.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£549.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1106\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9CII13\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003ePorec and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRO\u0026amp;pid\u003d1106\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CII13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003ePorec and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£549.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00400');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00400\" name\u003d\"d00400\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 Jun 09 from £549.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1106\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promoFrame\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dVRA\u0026amp;pid\u003d145\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMH12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8598249-Limone2-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"LIMONE, LAKE GARDA [2]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00500','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00500\" name\u003d\"t00500\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eLake Garda\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Sparkling Italian jewel \u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eEnjoy a stay on the shores of Italy’s most spectacular lake. With clear, blue waters backed by the wooded slopes of craggy mountains and fringed by stylish, elegant resorts, Garda has drawn and captivated visitors for the last hundred years. \u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£419.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d145\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9OMH12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dVRA\u0026amp;pid\u003d145\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMH12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£419.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00500');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00500\" name\u003d\"d00500\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 May 09 from £419.00\u003cbr /\u003e28 Jun 09 from £449.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d145\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Italian Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pCat\u003dZTU\u0026amp;pid\u003d1597\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TPB12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8854277-Chianti-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"CHIANTI VINEYARD, TUSCANY [16]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00600','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00600\" name\u003d\"t00600\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eLate Deals to Tuscany\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A great-value getaway!\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eDon’t miss your chance to enjoy great late savings on normal prices on this very special offer. Spend a week in a rolling land of vineyards and olive groves, clusters of dark cypress trees and ancient hill-top towns, and join our programme of optional excursions, on an\u003c!--popup.asp?id\u003d0[’Allocated on Arrival’]--\u003epackage where you simply select a ’star-rating’ category and we choose a hotel for you.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£349.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1597\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9TPB12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLate Deals to Tuscany\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pCat\u003dZTU\u0026amp;pid\u003d1597\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TPB12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLate Deals to Tuscany\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£349.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00600');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00600\" name\u003d\"d00600\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           05 Jun 09 from £349.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d15252\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dLATEDEA\u0026amp;pid\u003d1597\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Late Deals \u0026amp; Offers'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dMLG\u0026amp;pid\u003d1144\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9MBR12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/1160774-StJoseph-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"ST JOSEPH’S, MALTA [13]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00700','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00700\" name\u003d\"t00700\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eMalta and Gozo\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e The secret heart of the Mediterranean\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eWhy not combine the delights of a holiday on Malta with a stay amid the tranquil surrounds of her smaller, greener sister island, Gozo, a picturesque, away-from-it all haven? Spend three nights in the splendid Hotel San Andrea in picturesque Xlendi, then return to Malta for the remainder of your holiday.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£359.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(24 Nov 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1144\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9MBR12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eMalta and Gozo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dMLG\u0026amp;pid\u003d1144\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9MBR12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eMalta and Gozo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£359.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(24 Nov 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00700');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00700\" name\u003d\"d00700\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           24 Nov 09 from £359.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1144\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo last\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dNRA\u0026amp;pid\u003d7\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMW12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8642801-Ravello-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"RAVELLO, CAMPANIA SORRENTO HOLIDAY [4]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00800','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00800\" name\u003d\"t00800\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eSorrento and the Bay of Naples\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Spectacular scenery, haunting ruins and delightful resorts \u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eJoin us for a wonderful holiday in one of Europe’s most picturesque corners: a stunning coastline of colourful towns, historic sites and glorious views set against the warm Mediterranean. \u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£499.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d7\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9OMW12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eSorrento and the Bay of Naples\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dNRA\u0026amp;pid\u003d7\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMW12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eSorrento and the Bay of Naples\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£499.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00800');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00800\" name\u003d\"d00800\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           05 Jun 09 from £499.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d7\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Italian Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promoFrame\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dTUS\u0026amp;pid\u003d661\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TTX12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8990379-SanGimignano-P2.jpg\" alt\u003d\"SAN GIMIGNANO [5]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t00900','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t00900\" name\u003d\"t00900\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eTuscan Treasures\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Florence, Siena \u0026amp; San Gimignano\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eEnjoy a wonderful chance to relax in a rolling land of vineyards and olive groves, clusters of dark cypress trees and ancient hill-top towns. One of Italy’s most attractive regions, Tuscany offers a magical blend of unspoiled scenic beauty, history, culture and fine food and wine.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£699.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d661\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9TTX12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eTuscan Treasures\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dTUS\u0026amp;pid\u003d661\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TTX12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eTuscan Treasures\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£699.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d00900');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d00900\" name\u003d\"d00900\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           05 Jun 09 from £699.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d661\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Italian Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dTTY\u0026amp;pid\u003d1682\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TWN12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8894428-AustrianTyrol-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"AUSTRIAN TYROL [14]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001000','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001000\" name\u003d\"t001000\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eTreasures of the Tyrol\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Newmarket Gold Escorted Holiday\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eEnjoy spectacular scenery and the warmest of Tyrolean welcomes, on a holiday where everything is taken care of, from the moment you arrive to check-in, to the moment you say ’’goodbye’’. Relax and dine in a choice of excellent hotels, enjoy four fantastic excursions and share the beauty of the region with our friendly, knowledgeable Tour Manager. It’s all included in the holiday price! \u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£669.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1682\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9TWN12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eTreasures of the Tyrol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dTTY\u0026amp;pid\u003d1682\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9TWN12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eTreasures of the Tyrol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£669.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001000');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001000\" name\u003d\"d001000\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           03 Jun 09 from £669.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1682\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRP\u0026amp;pid\u003d1107\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CIU13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/2308263-CroatiaHlights-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"ROVINJ [9]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001100','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001100\" name\u003d\"t001100\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eCroatian Highlights and a Taste of Slovenia\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Newmarket Gold Escorted Holiday\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eUnearth the hidden treasures of this delightful region - Roman Pula, Venetian Rovinj, the plunging waterfalls of the Plitvice Lakes, the vast cave at Postojna, and Lipica, home of the famous Lipizzaner horses - on a holiday where everything is taken care of, from the moment you arrive to check-in to the moment you say ‘Bog!’ (goodbye in Croat).\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£748.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1107\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9CIU13\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eCroatian Highlights and a Taste of Slovenia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRP\u0026amp;pid\u003d1107\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CIU13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eCroatian Highlights and a Taste of Slovenia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£748.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001100');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001100\" name\u003d\"d001100\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 Jun 09 from £748.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1107\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo last\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dASL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1685\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9LSG12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/2156229-Switzerland-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"SWITZERLAND [7]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001200','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001200\" name\u003d\"t001200\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eAustria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Hidden Alpine gems\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eSpend three nights in the spectacular Austrian Tyrol, travel into the heart of beautiful Switzerland and discover the tiny and fascinating Principality of Liechtenstein. On this fantastic Alpine tour you’ll also have the chance to visit Mozart’s Salzburg, and to explore Switzerland’s enchanting Bernese Oberland on our fantastic value optional excursions.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£689.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1685\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9LSG12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eAustria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dASL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1685\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9LSG12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eAustria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£689.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(03 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001200');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001200\" name\u003d\"d001200\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           03 Jun 09 from £689.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1685\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promoFrame\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dVEN\u0026amp;pid\u003d169\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMV12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/1199834-Grand-Canal-P2.jpg\" alt\u003d\"GRAND CANAL, VENICE [6]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001300','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001300\" name\u003d\"t001300\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eVenice, Verona and Lake Garda\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Newmarket Gold Escorted Holiday\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eExperience three of Europe’s most majestic cities. Explore the magic of Venice; discover the treasures of Verona; enjoy the serenity of Lake Garda; and gaze in awe at the beautiful Dolomites. \u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£719.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d169\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9OMV12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eVenice, Verona and Lake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dVEN\u0026amp;pid\u003d169\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMV12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eVenice, Verona and Lake Garda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£719.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001300');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001300\" name\u003d\"d001300\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 May 09 from £719.00\u003cbr /\u003e28 Jun 09 from £769.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d169\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Italian Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRS\u0026amp;pid\u003d1109\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CJT13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/1860142-SloveniaBled-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"LAKE BLED [11]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001400','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001400\" name\u003d\"t001400\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eLake Bled and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e Two beautiful countries\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eA marvellous opportunity to see the very best of Croatia and Slovenia. Stay at the foot of the Julian Alps on the shore of tranquil Lake Bled, and then beside the blue Adriatic in the Istrian coastal resort of Rabac, and enjoy excursions to the celebrated Alpine resort of Bohinj and the breathtaking cave at Postojna.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£729.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d1109\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9CJT13\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLake Bled and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCRS\u0026amp;pid\u003d1109\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9CJT13\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eLake Bled and the Istrian Riviera\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£729.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001400');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001400\" name\u003d\"d001400\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 Jun 09 from £729.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11286\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dEUROHOL\u0026amp;pid\u003d1109\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'European Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCIT\u0026amp;pid\u003d171\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9SZN12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/8701075-Venice-P.jpg\" alt\u003d\"VENICE  [3]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001500','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001500\" name\u003d\"t001500\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eSeven Cities of Italy\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Newmarket Gold Escorted Holiday\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eJoin us to explore some of the finest cities in Europe. Marvel at exquisite Venice and romantic Verona; discover the treasures of Florence and ’eternal’ Rome; and wander the shrine at Assisi and the Tuscan gems Siena and San Gimignano.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£759.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d171\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9SZN12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eSeven Cities of Italy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCIT\u0026amp;pid\u003d171\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9SZN12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eSeven Cities of Italy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£759.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(10 May 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp class\u003d\"view\"\u003e                        »\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\" onclick\u003d\"javascript:showTourInfo('d001500');\"\u003eTour Departure Dates\u003c/span\u003e                           \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"d001500\" name\u003d\"d001500\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: monospace; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e                           10 May 09 from £759.00\u003cbr /\u003e28 Jun 09 from £809.00\u003cbr /\u003e                          \u003c/div\u003e                                                       »\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d171\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003eOther 'Italian Holidays'\u003c/a\u003e                                                              \u003c/div\u003e                                      \u003cdiv class\u003d\"promo last\"\u003e                                   \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCAP\u0026amp;pid\u003d8\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMY12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003e         \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/WS_Images/holidays/promo/1158693-AMALFIHARBOUR-P2.jpg\" alt\u003d\"AMALFI HARBOUR [1]\" onmouseover\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('t001600','1600')\" onmouseout\u003d\"javascript:showTourText('','1600')\" width\u003d\"179\" height\u003d\"79\" /\u003e         \u003c/a\u003e                                                                                                                                           \u003cdiv id\u003d\"t001600\" name\u003d\"t001600\" style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 51, 153); padding: 2px; display: none; z-index: 10; position: absolute; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 205); color: rgb(0, 51, 153); font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size: 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; width: 179px;\"\u003e                  \u003ch4\u003eCapri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast\u003c/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Newmarket Gold Escorted Holiday\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"strapline\"\u003eJoin us in the celebrated Neapolitan Riviera. Beneath its blue skies you’ll find some of the Mediterranean’s most enticing holiday havens, and enjoy a week of fascinating sights, stunning scenery and Italian hospitality.\u003c/p\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£829.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e              \u003c/div\u003e                      \u003c!--\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"Details.asp?pid\u003d8\u0026WS\u003d1\u0026tc\u003dNF9OMY12\u0026IATA\u003dMSE\u0026fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eCapri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e--\u003e             \u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pCat\u003dCAP\u0026amp;pid\u003d8\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;tc\u003dNF9OMY12\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\u0026amp;fNPC\u003dNMP\" onclick\u003d\"setWait();\"\u003eCapri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e                  \u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e£829.00\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e(05 Jun 09)\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/genre.asp?dlc\u003d11262\u0026amp;WS\u003d1\u0026amp;sMnem\u003dAIRHOLS\u0026amp;gMnem\u003dITALIAN\u0026amp;pid\u003d8\u0026amp;IATA\u003dMSE\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e                                                 \u003c/div\u003e      \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8791004505559901614?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8791004505559901614/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/holiday-season-is-underway-at-kia.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8791004505559901614"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8791004505559901614"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/holiday-season-is-underway-at-kia.html","title":"Holiday Season is underway at KIA"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-8102867627254538476"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-03T18:48:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-03T19:02:30.027+01:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Brazier supports Kent International Airport"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp class\u003d\"date\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLooks like they are lining up to throw in support to KIA\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"date\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003eWednesday, 01, Apr 2009 12:00\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"summary\"\u003eJulian Brazier has written in support of Manston Airport to the House of Commons Transport Committee Chair Louise Ellman MP, with regard to the committee’s review of the future of aviation in the UK. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The current infrastructure in place at Kent International Airport (KIA) is substantial and significant, including a 2,752m runway with parallel taxiway and hard-standing suitable for 12 Code E aircraft. KIA hosts daily Code E aircraft (Boeing 747-400) during winter and is also capable of hosting Code F (A380, B747-8) movements. Existing facilities at KIA will accommodate up to one million annual passenger movements and 100,000 tonnes of air cargo per year. KIA has the benefit of strong local support for expansion. This local support expends to the Local Authority (Thanet District Council), the County Council (Kent County Council). The recently released draft Master Plan for KIA highlights the medium term potential for the airport to host six million annual passenger movements and 500,000 tonnes of air cargo per year. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest to the Committee should be the upcoming enhancement to the rail service between London and Ramsgate, and the potential for further upgrades in the future. London trains currently take 95 minutes to reach Ramsgate station approximately seven kilometres from KIA. From December 2009 the service will be served by the high speed trains linking St Pancras to the Port of Dover. The upgrade to that service will reduce travel times between Ramsgate and St Pancras to approximately 80 minutes. The transfer time to Ramsgate Station from KIA is less than 10 minutes and there is potential for a parkway station \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elocated on the boundary of the airport, which would further reduce travel times. KIA is within a half hour drive of Dover and Ramsgate ports. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKent International Airport is a heavily developed long haul aviation facility already operating in the South East of England. Ensuring the full utilisation of this asset, for the benefit of the local community and in the interest of delivering additional capacity at the lowest possible cost is clearly a key part of a sensible and practical solution to future airport capacity shortfall.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-8102867627254538476?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/8102867627254538476/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/brazier-supports-kent-international.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8102867627254538476"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/8102867627254538476"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/04/brazier-supports-kent-international.html","title":"Brazier supports Kent International Airport"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-6703748799912496057"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-26T19:41:00.000Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-26T19:42:51.885Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Manston in Kent - London's Olympic Airport"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ctable bordercolordark\u003d\"white\" bordercolorlight\u003d\"gray\" border\u003d\"0\" bordercolor\u003d\"white\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"dbcLayoutHead1\" cmsid\u003d\"2906\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"290\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv id\u003d\"ContentText\"\u003eManston Airport in Kent could and should become \"London’s Olympic Airport\" and at the same time help to alleviate the pressure on Heathrow and obviate the need for a third Heathrow runway, says North Thanet’s MP, Roger Gale.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSpeaking during the debate on the future of Heathrow in the House today (Wednesday) the MP said:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"I recognise the need for the UK to remain competitive in the aviation industry and I recognise Heathrow as the World’s Number One hub airport.\u003c!--PO@\u003c/div\u003e@PO--\u003e\u003c/div\u003e   \u003c/div\u003e  \u003c/td\u003e  \u003ctd class\u003d\"dbcLayoutHead2\" cmsid\u003d\"2877\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"30\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.rogergale.com/_images/m_dot.gif\" width\u003d\"30\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"1\" /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e  \u003ctd class\u003d\"dbcLayoutHead2\" cmsid\u003d\"2906\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"290\"\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003ca name\u003d\"101610\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e    \u003cdiv id\u003d\"ContentTextImage\"\u003e    \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.rogergale.com/_upload/2009_05/manston.jpg\" name\u003d\"\" alt\u003d\"manston\" title\u003d\"manston\" class\u003d\"RandUmDasBild\" width\u003d\"198\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"198\" /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e   \u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c!--PO@\u003cdiv id\u003d\"editTextDiv-101610\" class\u003d\"quickEdit\" onblur\u003d\"if (this.contentEditable \u003d\u003d 'true') editTextDivOnBlur('101610');\"\u003e@PO--\u003eManston\u003c!--PO@\u003c/div\u003e@PO--\u003e\u003c/span\u003e   \u003c/div\u003e   \u003c/div\u003e  \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e  \u003ctd class\u003d\"dbcLayoutHead1\" colspan\u003d\"3\" cmsid\u003d\"2898\" valign\u003d\"top\"\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003ca name\u003d\"101611\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e    \u003cdiv id\u003d\"ContentText\"\u003e  \u003c!--PO@\u003cdiv id\u003d\"editTextDiv-101611\" class\u003d\"quickEdit\" onblur\u003d\"if (this.contentEditable \u003d\u003d 'true') editTextDivOnBlur('101611');\"\u003e@PO--\u003eGatwick, Stansted, Luton and Manston are not and will not be hub airports but taken together they can release capacity at Heathrow and that, coupled with the Conservatives` policy for the development of high-speed rail as an alternative to domestic flights could well release the necessary and needed capacity at Heathrow.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eManston has one of the longest runways in the country. Its take-off and landing flight paths are over the sea.  Given good rail services via the fast link it is an hour from Central London. It can be made, for the coming and going of Olympic teams and visitors, completely secure.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCommenting on the Mayor of London's proposals for a Thames Estuary Island airport Roger Gale added:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"I am not a fan or a supporter of Boris` Island and I do not believe that it is a realistic option.  Setting aside the fact that it would be necessary to remove a recently-constructed wind farm to build it, that it would be necessary to persuade tens of thousands of migratory birds to change their habits and that it would be necessary to restructure the traffic of shipping using the Thames, I am sure that it is an idea that should be considered - and then dismissed!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn the meantime the development of Manston is achievable, if we start immediately, in time for the Olympic Games.  It will require the investment of a fraction of the cost of a third runway in the fast rail link from Ashford to a Thanet Parkway Station at Manston and the upgrading of the security provision - but it can be done and I urge the Government to do it.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDuring the debate Roger Gale made it plain that he was not calling for the development of an alternative London airport but of a good regional airport that could take some traffic from Gatwick to, in turn, allow Gatwick to receive current Heathrow traffic.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSpeaking after the debate Roger Gale added:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Manston has the capacity to provide, for 2012, a one-stop shop for the reception, processing and accreditation of incoming athletes from around the World.  Laura Sandys (Conservative spokesman, South Thanet) and I have discussed this with the Mayor's office. We recognise the environmental concerns and constraints associated with any development of aviation but given increasingly quieter and more environmentally friendly aircraft we believe that the Olympic Airport proposal is compatible with a \"Green Isle of Thanet\" policy.\"\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-6703748799912496057?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/6703748799912496057/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/manston-in-kent-londons-olympic-airport.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/6703748799912496057"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/6703748799912496057"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/manston-in-kent-londons-olympic-airport.html","title":"Manston in Kent - London's Olympic Airport"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-4929765107267365016"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-24T19:03:00.000Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-24T19:05:30.899Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Future optimistic for Kent International Airport"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"THE future remains bright for Kent International Airport, according to its owner Infratil Airports.\u003cbr /\u003eKent International lost out to Stansted in a recent tender process which, if successful, would have seen British Airways world Cargo move its base operations away from London Stansted Airport. But Nico Le Roux, group manager freight development for Infratil Airports, is bullish about future prospects.“While we are disappointed at the BAWC decision, the blow would have been far worse if it had happened 12 months ago as we are now seeing encouraging signs with various business opportunities.“Rather than looking back on what might have been, we move on and we are delighted to have been part of the process until the very end, which demonstrates that Kent International is now a major player in the freight industry.“This week will be one of the busiest since Infratil acquired the airport in 2005 with 13 dedicated freighters from five different carriers including Cargolux, which is one of the biggest dedicated freight operators in the world.“Volumes have improved following the temporary reduction associated with the administration of MK Airlines, with more than 800 tonnes handled in a single week recently, one of he best weekly performances under Infratil ownership.“We have a very strong customer base in Africa, particularly on the east and west coasts and as part of our business development strategy we will be targeting the rest of Africa too.“We have processed various shipments of fresh fish out of Africa through our perishable BIP and all the participants in the supply chain have been impressed with our speed, efficiency and service levels,” said Le Roux.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-4929765107267365016?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/4929765107267365016/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/future-optimistic-for-kent.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4929765107267365016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/4929765107267365016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/future-optimistic-for-kent.html","title":"Future optimistic for Kent International Airport"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-2018505578986304270"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-13T16:36:00.005Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-15T23:03:22.763Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Local Support Not Myth"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Courtesy of Kent Online here are some views of local residents on the expansion of Manston.\u003cbr /\u003eThese are not \"made up friends\" of old smeggers spouting the usual rubbish, but real people expressing their views.\u003cbr /\u003eYou will note there are for and against, i have included them all for a balanced view although it is clear to see that the majority of locals are \"for\" the Airport and it's expansion.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1.22pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eHerne Bay\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats the matter with people, we need to create as many jobs as possible and qucikly. Some people will not be happy what ever happens.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeithyboy\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1.31pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFaversham\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Higgins, Mr Dawe: Did you not notice the airport when you moved into the area? Best of luck Manston, about time it was use properly\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e2.45pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eMargate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell done the comments by Keithyboy, all these anti Manston campaigners who will be affected by the 'new noise' from Manston should have realized that an airport consists of 'Aeroplanes taking off and landing' therefore should have chosen a different location when purchasing their properties. Remember living near an airport will always be noisy!! Nuff said!!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManston User\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e3.00pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eWhitstable\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have what could be a wonderfull regional airport here at Manston serving the people of Kent, Most important is the job opportunities this will create for the people of Thanet. We should all give Infrtil our full support.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Paul Miles\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e3.37pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eMargate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanet needs british jobs for british workers, i hope the council ignore the noises comeing from a few probably retired people. Manston should be one of the biggest airports in the country, there is plenty of space for it to expand, and a willing workforce waiting to help this happen.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Higgins\u003c/strong\u003e (smeggers) \u003cem\u003e4.02pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNice to see comments from people who will benefit from shorter journey times to an airport, but will not have to put with any of the noise. Is it selfish for affected residents to complain for the 365, 18 hour disturbance thats being offered, of you to support it to save a couple of hours journey time once a year? \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamsgate Resident\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4.04pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI notice none of these pro-airport comments come from people who actually live under the flight path.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeb\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4.28pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 flights a week - its hardly Gatwick or Heathrow is it? Airport has been there over 50 years - most of the moaners wil have moved into the area in that time (buyer beware!) Anything that gives Thanet a kick up the backside can only be good. I'm sure most residents are all for it - bring it on!!!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamsgate Resident\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4.48pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI agree that Thanet needs a kick up the backside to encourage growth and development, but I don't think de-valuing everyones property in Ramsgate is a good way of going about it. Fair enough a few jobs may be created, but no one will want to actually live there anymore.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Eastcliff\u003c/strong\u003e (smeggers mate) \u003cem\u003e4.53pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA majority of the pro-airporters seem to be HINIMBYs - 'Happy It's Not In My Back Yard'. But happy to fly from it and pollute my space. Or old timers who harbouring some kind of nostalgia for the RAF days (they left a decade ago if you hadn't noticed). None of the anti-airporters I know are 'retired', most are, ahem, high flyers who care about their town and don't want Ramsgate, a gem with more listed buildings than Bath, to look like Crawley or Hounslow in ten years time.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Hodder\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4.56pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood luck Manston a lot of people in the area would love to work in a busy airport.  \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamsgate Resident\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e5.37pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair enough some people may want to work in an airport but can people honestly say they want numerous loud planes flying over their houses day and night? It is beyond me how any local residents could possibly support an airport expansion. I agree this isn't Heathrow or Stansted, but by letting Infratil increase flight numbers bit by bit who is to say this isn't what they have planned for Thanet's future. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edave\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e6.13pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003ebroadstairs\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the point in an airport if you cannot fly from it ???  why not use it for building if there no hope for the site as an airport  Dave\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e                    \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e8.59pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI live in Ashburnham Road Ramsgate right under the flight path for Manston, I would rather have my husband and two sons (all about to be made redundant from three different employers)in work at Manston than unemployed and lose our home those who object to the airports expansion are just being selfish. I would love to see Manston like Gatwick just think of all the jobs that would bring to an area that NEEDS JOBS URGENTLY. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrea\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e11.06pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long has the airport been here ? Oh yes but we are only allowed to use it a couple of times a week now. I can remember the noise jets made during the Falklands war and the large planes landing during Nato exercises. Its something you are aware of when you decide to live near an airport. We have the chance for more empolyment when shops are shutting down and companies are pulling put of Thanet Never mind we can,t do something obvious like utilise the airport. It is nice to look at though.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporter\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e11.11pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eHythe\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it be used - or it will be lost for ever!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eskygazer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e11.38pm Thursday 5 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen some of us moved to Ramsgate Manston was not an airport, it was an RAF station and occasional daytime flights with a few weeks of intense activity was not a problem. Even now daytime and evening flights we can live with, but noisy freight (which brings very few jobs) at night is a step too far. People in Faversham \u0026amp; Herne Bay are welcome to their views but unless they live under a flight path they should keep them to themselves. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeithyboy\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e8.43am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFaversham\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact is its not much further for me to go to Gatwick and this airport will always provide more choice of destination so I probably will not use it personaly. Point is Manston has massive unused capacity and was there long before most of the moaners.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEddie Allen\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e9.16am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eSturry\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaving lived directly under Heathrow, Gatwick and Leeds/Bradford airports, I'd say I'm well placed to comment on noise levels...Its something you get used to in time... a small price to pay to bring 1000's of new jobs creating and then running what can be an exceptionally successful airport. The increase in trade and service industries will also be a welcome boost. You buy a house near an airport, you should expect noise, securing the future of a local economy is much more important.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGed\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e9.38am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo - we don't want flights at night and we certainly don't want Ramsgate destroyed by flights taking off and landing every 6 minutes if the 'masterplan' is ever established. As usual, we're being steam-rollered by hopeless public officials and a New Zealand based company that has no interest in the quality of life in this part of Kent. Many groups are now coming together - those politicians looking for votes in the next 18 months had better think carefully.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eken\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e10.03am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003emargate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am not sure if this is just an an extention of operating times just in case so a flight might not need to be diverted ie bad weather high winds etc,I am sure that the operators would try to land any flights at the earliest time and try to minimise the noise and type of aircraft used so as to minimise noise.we had the same problems with the ramsgate harbour over traffic but that was overcome and now has a good prospect any chance of employment should be welcomed\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12.01am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI for one would rather vote for a council that allowed airport growth rather than one that was against it.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeithyboy\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12.40am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFaversham\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkygazer, hasn't the freedom of speach reached Ramsgate yet? Its because of us living in a democratic society that we are ALL able to air our views. Who's to say the aircraft wont make an approach into Manston over Faversham. For your information, its not that long ago that aircraft coming into London City Airport flew low over Faversham.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.Curtis\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12.46am Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eNorfolk\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManston airport should be used more, it has the capacity. For anyone whose interested Manston was brought into existence as a military station in 1916!! and is also an emergency landing site for the NASA space shuttle.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1.31pm Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eWestgate-On-Sea\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe local Council needs to start to listen \u0026amp; act on residents views. At all the previous Public Enquiry Meetings on this airport (which continues to blight our lives) the one thing that all local residents agree on is their opposition to the noise intrusion night-time flights inflict. As a result the Council spokesmen have said they accept this view \u0026amp; will not inflict night flights on their ratepayers - So whats to discuss? Surely no local politician would ever go back on his word??? \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekfmsupermoto\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e3.16pm Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gatwick worker and living under the flightpath for Manston. I beleive that Kent International are selling there selves short. No long haul flights land at Gatwick before 06.00 and none after 23.00 so why is Kent international and the council thinking of giving in stand up for residents and agree to eleven flights between 06/2300 Gatwick manages in excess of 800 movements a day between 06.00- 23.00\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eskygazer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e4.58pm Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeithyboy is entitled to his opinion, but as his peace and quiet is not affected, unlike the residents under the flight path, his opinion should not carry as much weight. My objection is not to increased flights as such, I think Manston offers great opportunities and if we have several dozen flights a day we will just have to learn to live with it, my objections are to night flights, especially those operated using noisy freight aircraft.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e6.41pm Friday 6 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003ebroadstairs\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf we are to get the thanet area up and going again ??? as well as the UK we all need to get are heads out of the sand and move on from the old days of the RAF MANSTON \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCllr Mark Nottingham\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e9.44am Saturday 7 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have spoken to hundreds of Northwood constituents since I was elected. I always ask what are poeple's concerns locally. I cannot recall any of them raising the airport and the noise of planes. When the airport comes up in longer conversations the vast majority of Northwood residents are supportive of having an airport. In the short period available I cannot do a similar exercise to consult constituents but hope this information may be useful. I have published a poll on my blog http://marknottingham.blogspot.com/ Cllr. Mark Nottingham Labour - Northwood Ward\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e5.03pm Saturday 7 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eRamsgate\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's really about time that people realised that manston can never survive as a passenger airport. Where will the customers come from??. Anywhere west of Tonbridge is nearer Gatwick and probably Stanstead. As for the high speed rail link- Have you any idea it would cost a family of 4 London to use it- well over £100 return and they would have to travel from London or Ebbsfleet, hardly convenient! It's like the Monty Python parrot - Dead- and the idea should be buried. Build houses to boost jobs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e                    \u003cdiv class\u003d\"comment\"\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheo Loyla\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1.49pm Monday 9 February 2009\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003eBirchington\u003c/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e I live in a house by the railway. I dont complain about the noise of trains. I would if they were running all night though. Manston should be used to its maximum capacity within limits to create employment for Thanet and convenience for those of us who would prefer to catch a plane locally.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e         \u003c!--\u003cem class\u003d\"bad\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"report.asp\"\u003ereport this comment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e--\u003e     \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-2018505578986304270?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/2018505578986304270/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/local-support-not-myth.html#comment-form","title":"27 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pursuing and we are pleased with the level of interest shown by carriers in operating at KIA. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We are committed to attracting further freight operators to the airport and ensuring the successful return of scheduled passenger services to a range of destinations in line with the development proposals outlined in our draft master plan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The fact that Kent International was considered alongside Stansted shows how far its reputation in the industry has progressed since Infratil acquired it in 2005 and this bodes well for future business. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We have now established a solid base of regular freight customers and tonnage has bounced back after the temporary reduction associated with the administration of MK airlines. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Last week’s total of 812 tonnes was one of the highest weekly volumes witnessed under our ownership and we expect to break records in the coming weeks. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We would like to thank Thanet council and the local community for their support in our efforts to secure the new business. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We have received a great deal of support from our neighbours and stakeholders and it has been heartening to see the clear recognition in Thanet that growth at the airport will bring with it employment and opportunity to local people. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We are now able to confirm that the operator was British Airways World Cargo and that they have informed us that they will remain at Stansted.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-6330872648155561640?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' 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loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"27"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-7646943689401010717"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-11T17:51:00.002Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-11T18:00:33.477Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BAWC Deal fallen through"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Not to be one to shy away from bad news, i have heard today that the BAWC deal to re-locate to Manston has fallen through.\u003cbr /\u003eThis is obviously a bitter blow for the team at the Airport and local  supporters.\u003cbr /\u003eNever the less, only good can come from this as it has raised the Airports profile within the Aviation industry and it is known that many operators were following this story with interest.\u003cbr /\u003eThe Airport is STILL expanding ! freight figures are up this month with extra flights from Cargolux and the new operator ISIS and training flights have picked up too, with Flybe in the circuit today.\u003cbr /\u003eMore news to follow.....\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-7646943689401010717?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/7646943689401010717/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/bawc-deal-fallen-through.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7646943689401010717"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7646943689401010717"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/bawc-deal-fallen-through.html","title":"BAWC Deal fallen through"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-7442333008929453762"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-06T23:10:00.001Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-06T23:10:50.353Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BAWC to move to Manston"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl01_MainContent_news_detail_news_date\" class\u003d\"news_date\"\u003e06/03/2009 Air Cargo News\u003c/span\u003e   \u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl01_MainContent_news_detail_news_article\" class\u003d\"news_article\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"BAWC freighter\" src\u003d\"http://www.worldaircargoevents.com/images/sce/news/BAWCFreighter1.jpg\" width\u003d\"250\" align\u003d\"right\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"239\" hspace\u003d\"10\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA LOCAL Kent politician has appeared to confirm rumours that British Airways World Cargo’s freighter operations (BAWC) will move to Infratil’s Kent International Airport (KIA) at Manston.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCanterbury City Council leader, John Gilbey, said at a local government meeting that he had information that BAWC would move its operations from Stansted Airport to Manston.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDavid Bell, commercial manager at KIA, would neither confirm nor deny the councillor’s claim. He was willing only to say that KIA is in “deep negotiations” with a carrier and would only announce their identity and the details of the deal when it had been finalised.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHowever, when asked, Jude Winstanley, manager network and freighters, BAWC, told Air Cargo News: “We are a long way through negotiations for a move to Manston. It has been a complex tender process but it is close to an end. However, the final decision has not been approved yet.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen he was asked for the reasons for the move Winstanley said: “A key consideration is price, but we also look at operational aspects, quality of service, availability of the right slots, congestion, handling and the linkage including trucking.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Stansted has been our home for some time but Manston offers great benefits.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInfratil has just started a 25-year expansion plan at Manston. The first stage involved gaining permission from local authorities to increase the number of morning and evening flights. That permission was granted last month allowing a total of 11 movements a week of 747-400 aircraft. This will be reviewed every six months. Freight shipping is hoped to increase from 33,000 tonnes a year to 500,000 tonnes.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe airport’s expansion has the backing of Shadow Minister David Freud who has said of the plan: “I am appalled at how bad we are in this country about building infrastructure. My solution to Heathrow is to build a rail link to Manston. It’s so obvious. It is stunning that we have an airport like that, with one of the longest runways in the country, yet someone decided not to link it to a railway line three miles away.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“It would do more for the growth of Kent than any other project and would solve the problem of London’s fourth airport at a stroke.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-7442333008929453762?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/7442333008929453762/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/bawc-to-move-to-manston.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7442333008929453762"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/7442333008929453762"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/bawc-to-move-to-manston.html","title":"BAWC to move to Manston"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-1056799403721498601"},"published":{"$t":"2009-02-26T23:08:00.001Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-02-26T23:10:13.363Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Survey finds backing for Manston passenger flights"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_headline\" class\u003d\"blackTextLargerBold\"\u003eJust to redress the balance of rubbish being posted on smeggers  blog.....\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSurvey finds backing for Manston passenger flights\u003c/span\u003e          \u003cdiv class\u003d\"newsStoryPageImages\" align\u003d\"right\"\u003e         \u003cdiv id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_imgstory1\" class\u003d\"newsStoryPageIDiv\"\u003e             \u003cdiv class\u003d\"newsStoryPageImg\"\u003e                 \u003cimg id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Image1\" src\u003d\"http://www.kentnews.co.uk/imagesuite/UserImages/News/manston-kent-news-kfq2635.jpg\" style\u003d\"border: 1px solid Black; height: 129px;\" /\u003e             \u003c/div\u003e             \u003cdiv id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblcaption1Div\" class\u003d\"newsStoryPageCaption\" align\u003d\"right\"\u003e                 \u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblcaption1\" class\u003d\"grayText\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e             \u003c/div\u003e         \u003c/div\u003e                       \u003c/div\u003e     \u003cdiv id\u003d\"newsStoryPageText\"\u003e         \u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_description\" class\u003d\"blackText\"\u003eMore than two thirds of people who took part in an online survey support commercial passenger flights from Manston airport in Thanet.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe survey about services at Kent International Airport was run in conjunction with KOS Media and completed by nearly 11,000 people.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe results found that 71 per cent felt scheduled commercial air passenger flights from Manston were ‘very important’.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA further quarter of respondents said commercial flights were ‘somewhat important’ with 2.7 per cent considering them ‘not important at all’.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen asked whether they would use a commercial air service from KIA, 85.9 per cent of people said it was ‘very likely’, and a 10.7 per cent felt it was ‘somewhat likely’.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn the past the airport has been hit by the collapse of Eujet, and the cancellation of a planned service to America.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKent Escapes currently runs charter flights to a number of holiday destinations.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKIA chief executive Matt Clarke said: “This is an excellent vote of confidence in the airport and will boost our efforts to bring scheduled passenger services back to the county.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAccording to the survey, the time saving and location benefits were the top two advantages of the airport.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnd 72.5 per cent of the 10,673 respondents acknowledged the return of passenger services would have local economic benefits.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAirport owner Infratil was pleased more than a third of respondents would consider paying a £20 premium for a return flight from KIA rather than travel to Gatwick, Heathrow or Stansted.   \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMr Clarke added:  “Interestingly, and probably in response to the experience of flying from the London airports, 16 per cent who answered the survey said they would pay a premium in excess of £60 per round trip.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We believe Kent International Airport has a major role to play in delivering passenger services to the residents of the South East. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"This was reinforced by the fact that more than three out of every four of respondents have been inconvenienced at other London airports due to the distance and travel time, traffic, parking and long queues and crowding when they get there.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMr Clarke concluded: “Later in the year we will present our plans for the long-term future of Kent International Airport with an opportunity for local residents and authorities to give us their views.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3899574860947861310-1056799403721498601?l\u003dstartmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/feeds/1056799403721498601/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/02/survey-finds-backing-for-manston.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1056799403721498601"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3899574860947861310/posts/default/1056799403721498601"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://startmanstonexpansiongroup.blogspot.com/2009/02/survey-finds-backing-for-manston.html","title":"Survey finds backing for Manston passenger flights"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Stop the loonies"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12455400947932924240"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"13010240079270008419"}}],"thr$total":{"xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899574860947861310.post-2236340413110816108"},"published":{"$t":"2009-02-23T13:04:00.000Z"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-02-23T13:07:02.074Z"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Flybe Announces new route for Manston"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cspan id\u003d\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_description\" class\u003d\"blackText\"\u003eKent International Airport bosses have announced a deal with Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFlybe and KIA will offer routes to the Channel Island of Jersey in summer 2009.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Manston airport’s chief executive, Matt Clarke, announced the deal to committee members and the public at the Kent International Airport Consultative Committee meeting last night (Tuesday).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHe said more details will follow later this week but Flybe says that fares will start at £73.99 one way, including taxes and charges.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMike Rutter, Flybe’s chief commercial officer, said: “Our summer schedule shows us continuing to strengthen our operations across the UK and Europe.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Many of our summer routes from the 07/08 schedule are returning from March next year, as well as increased frequency on many of our services from key bases including Birmingham, Doncaster/Sheffield, Cardiff, Exeter and Newcastle.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"We are delighted to introduce our first-ever scheduled flight from Manston to the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' 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