crookesey Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Sad that it’s demise has now been ratified, it gives me no pleasure to say that it was obvious. Sheffield folk didn’t want anything that disturbed their now none industrial peace and quiet, it was just too small to compete with nearby airports. Edited June 5, 2023 by crookesey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 The fact that you couldnt get a train there was another issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Yet other cities airports thrive. Shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Has something happened in the news today to provoke this thread? A link would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Doncaster Airport was a great opportunity, but badly marketed, and possibly badly run over time. It had a clear run at Leeds Bradford and Hull (…to say nothing of then-Sheffield airport) and could have rivalled East Midlands and Manchester for medium haul holiday charters. But low costs rejigged structure and slots in the late 10s, Flybe went away, and then Covid finished it off. Wait until you realise what happened with Eurostar at rail privatisation time (all those years ago) and now this year after Brexit 😏 Edited June 5, 2023 by L00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Only news today I can find is this, so bemused as to how the opening post is worded https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/doncaster-sheffield-airport-protection-order-for-key-buildings-comes-into-force-after-imminent-threat-of-demolition-by-owners-peel-due-to-health-and-safety-risk-4169798 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Didn't that Little Britain comedy duo do a comedy that was filmed at Sheffield Airport - pretty sure they did. Not that they're responsible for the closure of the airport. I'm sure that if this discussion is anything like the multiple 'Sheffield City Centre' threads the culprits will be: Spice heads / crack heads homeless the council Chuggers buskers Poor people with no money The closure of Castle Markets lack of free parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, HeHasRisen said: Has something happened in the news today to provoke this thread? A link would be helpful. Yes Quote South Yorkshire's mayor has agreed to help fund a council bid to take over and reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Oliver Coppard handed Doncaster Council £3.1m after it asked for funding to support legal action to force owners Peel Group to sell the site. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-65792138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Axe said: Yes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-65792138 OK, so why does that mean it's "demise has been ratified"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, HeHasRisen said: OK, so why does that mean it's "demise has been ratified"? No idea why the original poster used those words. Doncaster Council is clearly attempting to prevent the demise of the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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