NEW ROUTE: Southend - Manchester, STOBART AIR (for Flybe) ATR 72-600 Trip Report

[@Paul_Lucas]

I have lots of videos coming out, including in midweek in the run up to New Year. This is to use up all my reports shot on iPhone before I start afresh in January 2018 with a proper camera. Make sure you have your notifications set! 🛎 (I’ll be back to just publishing on Sunday in January...)

[@tomarmitage7149]

Paul's Trip Reports I ❤ Eddie Stobart

[@matildaxx252]

Paul's Trip Reports ok thanks 👌🏼

[@thiebaude]

Thanks Paul

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

What New Camera did you get ?

[@Paul_Lucas]

Cheers James. Went for a Canon Powershot G7 MKII in the end.

[@jameschristmas3206]

Southend is my local airport, and it’s really great. The terminal is getting extended next year (again) and it’s really great to see it doing so well. I particularly like the fact that you can fly from SEN to DUB and then on to America quite easily, and that’s something that I may well make use of in the future.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Didn’t know that about the terminal. Is it being extended to the north or the south?

[@jameschristmas3206]

Paul's Trip Reports The North I believe, but I’m not 100% sure

[@stefantrandafir1099]

Wouldn't it be more convinient to fly direct to America from Heathrow?

[@andrewjditton]

Superb as per usual thanks Paul. Impressed with Southend Airport, and the plane was so much quieter and smarter than the VLM one you took a week or so back. A pity I can't fly with Dougal...

[@Paul_Lucas]

This reminds me of the time I flew from Milwaukee to Chicago, the princely distance of about 60 miles. I took the rear seat in a battered old CRJ200 and the luggage is loaded right behind that seat into a small compartment between the two rear engines. There was a dog in a cage I saw go up the ramp and I could hear him barking all the way. The CRJ is hideously noisy by the engines. Poor thing.

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I’m flying to Spain from Southend next week, so it was great to see this. I’ve never flown from there before but looking forward to sampling it.

[@EssexWolf1993]

A great trip report! Southend is my local airport and it’s miles better than Stansted! No getting a transit train to the gate, no miles and miles of shops to get to departures and definitely a quick, easy and stress-free experience.

[@jf6395]

Hi Paul, one of the features of your trip reports that stand out, in a really good way id you are so good about identifying geographic features and points of interest while in air...I think one of the great pleasures of flying is looking out the window. I simply dont understand when airlines or passengers shut the shades or auto tint prescribed darkness and only focusing on the screen in the seatback in front of you, good job!!!! and thanks

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thanks Jim. Yeah, not much point going all that way up in the sky not to look at the view :-)

[@powerwalker4355]

I love this new route. I live near me this airport and so convenient for business and leisure. So much quicker than driving or taking the train!!! Love the fact you done a trip report on this service!!!

[@DarrenBates]

That airport is a terrific offering for people coming into London from places like Dublin and Manchester.

[@dodeastudio]

Nice video sir. I am that IRISH voice!!

[@avationgeek.1217]

Are u?

[@darraghodea4021]

Avation geek 13 christie Yes!

[@MrGreatplum]

Fantastic gift from Elliott - thank you for using the voucher so well!

[@Paul_Lucas]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@isladurrant2015]

I like free flights ... How much was the train fare? ... I'd normally drive to Madchester :/

[@Millennialmonitor]

Well done enjoyable trip. No annoying inflight chatter or useless lavatory tour video. Pretty dark skys at 1500 hrs November 17. So far north!

[@callumhowes5119]

If I knew you were going to be on that flight, I would've stayed and pushed it. I went home just as you started pre-boarding and I dint even notice haha. maybe I'll bump into next time if you decide to fly from SEN again :)

[@Denjwj]

Hi Paul flew back from Leeds Bradford Airport last Sunday 21st Jan in on of these Eastern Airways ATR 72-600's to Southampton , what a quiet aircraft compared to the Dash 8 a lovely flight.

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

Nice one Paul. I did actually sit next to a FlyBE pilot on my flight from LHR to HKG, was an interesting time chatting with him about the routes he fly's. Another great video, I look forward to the next one.

[@AviationUpclose]

Great way to start a morning of plane spotting

[@mxyzptlyk]

London Southend? We have one up North, we call it Isle of Man Manchester. Just a short ferry ride across a very wide river followed by a few minutes transfer to the City Centre. Ridiculous on so many levels. Taking the Ryanair model to the extreme. I really liked Flybe - flew them many times between Paris And Birmingham on our way to/from Asia. Sadly, we never got on the Dash-8, only the Jungle Jet which was a superb short haul aircraft with superb staff. Thanks for the memory.

[@bobdilhorne5804]

Hi Paul, The runway at Southend, I made that. Spent about 2 months in a Hamm roller doing short sections at a time. I used to work as a plant operator for a company whom was a subcontractors to stobart.

[@stevecraft00]

14:43 I've sat in that beer garden. Awesome watching the planes turn at the end of the runway.

[@irishtransport5776]

A little more about EI-FMJ: EI-FMJ used to be Aer Lingus regional(Stobart air) For a Few years but only changed to Flybe(Stobart air) Recently.:)

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Flybe’s new livery reminds me quite a bit of Southwest’s newest livery!

[@alexgilmour421]

6:05 Ryanair boarding music 🤔🤔

[@TheStrstudios]

Very useful video. I've never flown out from Southend, but will be soon to Manchester so this video is very handy to know what sights to expect. Far less likely to get lost now lol.

[@goodmoaningvietnam1439]

As a teenager we used to drive down to Southend for the w/e. Some great little pubs in the back streets. Hunsdon had another great pub The Turkey Cock it was run by an ex RAF guy, he did it up as a crazy pub. An eskimo carpark attendant, double door knobs, camo piano show no one could find it. Southend airport would I use it?? I always add up travel time to the airport, check in, flight time before deciding.

[@edwardlissack1297]

Great flight videos Paul. Thanks for sharing

[@johnd499]

Your domestic trips are my favourite!

[@paulwhitear4983]

Great video Paul. Didn't realise how many old ww2 airfields there were in England. I used to live on the former ww2 airfield at Gravesend.

[@l4xeus160]

Great video, that lady checking your passport and document took a long look at it :) Weird considering it's a domestic so even a driving license should be sufficient.

[@emactonpl]

looking forward for your trip from manchester with airport views :) I really enjoy your trip reports, they reminds me my own flights to UK Thanks.

[@Jet2Guy]

2:45 "Noice" meme plays XD

[@AndreiTupolev]

How many of the complementary sweets did you get through before the lounge assistant turned up?

[@mrsmoke306]

AndreiTupolev 😉🍆💦

[@EvanAviator]

Wtf

[@willbertdsgc]

Nice video :) but I must ask - how exactly are ATR's superior to Dash 8's? I think it's the other way around!

[@alanrobinson7819]

Excellent review jam packed with interesting facts thanks.

[@EddersGTI]

Southend Airport Station, was built and is staffed by Stobart.

[@zakp7952]

Ed C correct see the air side trucks give it away

[@RoequavicPlanes]

Thank you, I am going to fly to Southend as well next year.. Also with Stobart so I have a bit of 'information'...

[@gregorybaker330]

Yes in answer to the noise issue , the ATR certainly an improvement there but the F50 still a strong and great plane and still going- I have former licence for that aircraft. Always interesting comments about sights esop obsolete airports-so knowledgeable

[@simondavey7787]

A fabulous route. I'm surprised it's commercially viable?

[@isladurrant2015]

I'm not sure of the cost of operation, whether they have freight, etc, but it is the quickest way, rail prices are stupid unless you book ahead with a deal and driving is tiring/tedious and prone to delay... He doesn't state PAX. I am presuming most weren't on freebies :)

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Great Review of Southend's airport! 👍😀

[@ChaimU1]

Just used this flight last week, (I found out about this route thanks to you) return from MAN-SEN, there was only around 15 people on my outward flight and around 20 on the return. I don't think this flight is gonna last very long if it's not being used much. But as always, a great video!

[@stephenharris9261]

A belated note, to write thank you. I had no idea of the service and was using MAN > LHR, plus Virgin trains, into Euston. Safe travels.

[@SOUTHENDAVIATION]

Great to see a flight video on SEN's new MAN route, will get myself on this route in the new year. LIKED

[@windanthonystream]

Amazing this aircraft sounds more like a jet than a turboprop. I never flown on the new generation ATR 72. I've only flown the older ones when ASA in Atlanta had them. It sad that we don't have them in the U.S. anymore.

[@kenspam]

I really like the jazzy song @ 1:35. What's the name of the song?

[@stefantrandafir1099]

Wow, the airport looks really nice! Way better that Luton!

[@isladurrant2015]

Absolutely better than Luton, better than Stansted and don't get me started on the big two :(

[@LadyJennivieve]

Why in your opinion is the ATR200 superior to the Dash 8? Is there more storage space in the overhead locker? Qantas only use Dash 8’s, and TBH I had no idea that there was a “better version” available.

[@degorovi]

Wow, that ATR 600 is definitely much quieter. I flew on an ATR 500 on a flight from Manila to Boracay island and I remember it being very "Buzzy".

[@EinkOLED]

A one way ticket by train to manchester from southend is £55 (within 1 week) v £27 on air stobart. I have friends in suffolk and may decide to fly there and get a local train there.

[@corkaviation8885]

Nice report Paul, love the purple Flybe livery, suits the ATR well! Liked :)

[@benjaminbrady318]

Cork Aviation is it just me or does the livery look like southwest’s livery

[@Honest300Al]

Southend Airport - Famous for Car ferries and being used in the movie "Goldfinger". Any chance you could put your departure and arrival runways in the expanded information section?

[@airaction2257]

Another great Bonus video, cheers Paul : )

[@RoadCone411]

Nice view of The Airport Pub upon landing...I've always meant to get out there! Unfortunately it's a bit difficult when living in the USA!

[@northwestern492]

Brilliant video Paul yet again just wished theses airlines would make it easier for people like myself who can’t do the steps

[@JelmersAviation]

Awesome video mate!

[@martin912]

05:30 Why do you prefer the ATR over the Dash-8?

[@cambsy37]

It is owned by Eddie Stobart the famous road haulage company, the Airport was in one of the Truck and Trailers programs.

[@Group51]

Jammy Dodger. At least you’re working for it. 😉 and golly, that ATR is really quiet.

[@dominichisplanespotting6574]

Great video again! Nice new route

[@TraceyHenley]

American here and unfamiliar w/Southend - why would you fly to Manchester from London area vs taking the train? Is it quicker/cheaper door to door?

[@markcollinson5665]

Another great video Paul.

[@adaptivetech8165]

Good video what’s the cruising height of this aircraft and is the cabin pressurized? Sorry I have never been on a Dash 8 before.

[@Paul_Lucas]

It’s an ATR-72. Not sure about the service ceiling though it is a pressurised aircraft.

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

There didn't seem to be any boarding from the front of the plane. Is this usual with Flybe and that type of aircraft? I don't live in UK so I've never flown with them.

[@Paul_Lucas]

ATR 72 aircraft don’t have a forward passenger door. So everyone has to board at the rear.

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

Thanks Paul. As they say, you learn something new everyday! :-) From my home port I fly Qantaslink on a Dash 8-400, usually connecting to something much bigger in Sydney so I've never seen an ATR 72 up close. I look forward to your reports by the way, very enjoyable.

[@douglashyena9781]

Hi Paul! I just had a question, what makes you prefer the ATR over the Dash 8? I prefer the Dash 8 since i’ve been on a few but i’d rather they had landing gear like the ATR, the gear looks very flimsy in my opinion. glad you got the free flight!

[@ourtraveladventures3879]

Are gonna be flying the Carisle > Southend route when it opens up next summer?

[@randomgoogleusername4393]

I think you should test the ship between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, sweden

[@joimes]

Do the ATR-72's still have issues with icy conditions?

[@tuberCX]

Great trip report(s). Thanks. I had considered flying out of SEN but found that FlyBe recommends 10kg limit for hand luggage. Is this strictly enforced?

[@isladurrant2015]

I like trains that stop near airports ... I would fly SEN more often if C2C stopped at Basildon (where I have family/friends) - it only takes 35/40 mins to Liverpool Street station. I'm closer to STN, but it's a faff... I had a lovely flight from Norwich years ago... The terminal catering was like being mothered by the WI! Lol -

[@lukerodda9419]

Great video!

[@euanmorgan6730]

Fun fact for you. All of the airside vehicles at London Southend are in the same livery as the Eddie Stobart trucks👌🏼

[@ConorsAviationVideos]

The reg is interesting because I flew on that aircraft last year when it was with EI

[@chrism1102]

Nice report. On a side note you can longer fly LGW - MAN. I think FLYBE would make a bundle if they flew that route. There are so many overseas flights that arrive at LGW and there's no easy way to get up to MAN. I have a great idea for your next trip report. YUL - YVP on First Air. I've always wanted to do that trip but the airfare is just too expensive. I don't know of anyone who's ever flown that route and I'm not too far from YUL. It looks like there are daily flights but I'm guessing they're almost all cargo with only a small passenger cabin.

[@FlyingAsia]

Nice report Paul!

[@ph1l1patc]

Another great video, its great to see your channel going from strength to strength. I'm, not sure what you have planned flight wise next year, but maybe if you were doing some long haul flights you could do some regional ones like Emirates from Newcastle or Etihad or Qatar from Edinburgh, or Westjet from Glasgow or the new Air Canada Max flights from Dublin.

[@Ibirdball]

You should do one from Norwich - Aberdeen with BMI Regional/Eastern Airways :)

[@myflights169]

WAS the flight there and back busy?

[@oldmanc2]

Nice to fly low over England. Enjoyed the video.

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

Good job Paul , surprised how nice the cabin is compared to the blue islands atr 42’s I’ve flown on

[@Paul_Lucas]

I think these aircraft might be a bit newer?

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

Paul's Trip Reports yeah just googled it EI-FMJ was delivered in nov 2015 , some of the blue islands atrs are 25 years old!

[@devon896]

Why do you prefer the ATR to the Dash 8 Paul? The Dash 8 is quieter, faster, more leg room and has a better safety record than the ATR.

[@kickasscountry4644]

Hi Paul you do fantastic trip reports .Any chance of doing one to my favorite Irish airport in Knock .

[@Msrosy145]

Awesome. Cheaper and faster than driving 👍🏽😂 ty

[@wdh47211]

Another great vid thanks man

[@andybaker2456]

Great video! I need to ask what the music is though...loved it!!

[@JackJackProductions]

Where are the seat numbers placed

[@TOBLEROWAN123]

wot i always found funny about pay access lounges u can always spot the peoples whos first time it is! normally dat there wiv 5 drinks and 20pks of crisps just troffin it in lol

[@oldmanc2]

Geoff Peterson It's not English, it's Cockney 😆

[@isladurrant2015]

It's Estuary English... The poster is alleging that people who pay to access lounges for the first time tend to consume copious amounts of nibbles and alcohol... Like pigs.

[@JohnnyK60]

I'm American, and I understood it okay.

[@EssexWolf1993]

Southend is going to get busier next year, as Ryanair will open a base there from next April.

[@arranhotmail6675]

This airport (Southend) is a really good airport as for smaller airlines like Flybe that use smaller planes can get access to a “London airport” witch means the can run routes that have higher demand like a local one of mine Glasgow - London (any) normally goes to either Luton or Stansted and lets be honest with you both of those airports are really difficult to get into the city centre from but Southend is really easy to get to and from.

[@JohnEsperancilla]

The ATR-42 or 72 are always the plane that I ride in regional flights here in the Philippines. Its comfortable, cheap and fantastic plane. Also like turbine plane because they're not that much noise. For some airline.😁

[@NewcastleFlyer]

Hi Paul-I have the same problem as you, I’m booked to go to BHD from NCL on Eastern (booked through FlyBe) and on the app or online I cannot manage my booking-is this a similar problem you have had

[@Paul_Lucas]

No, I was able to manage the booking and select seats etc, just couldn’t check in online. Might be worth dropping Flybe a Twitter message. However I’ve flown Eastern before (on their own, not a Flybe flight) and they allocate seats at check in at the desk. Irritating.

[@Madjock1965]

Enjoy your videos. I have did the Glasgow to Barra airport which I am sure you know that’s lands on the beach which is a great flight if you get the weather also did the shortest seclude flight from Papa to Papa Westray which I have a video of on KZbin and flight from Shetland to the the Fairisle both flights where fantastic.

[@HRVLOGGER]

Hi gna be taking the same trip as its a flight within uk do u need to show ur passport

[@AndreiTupolev]

I like the baggage truck in Stobart livery.

[@BT-dh1jb]

Those colors look like Southwest Airlines (US)

[@mrman6845]

B T southwest changed to that after Flybe

[@kristianmolloy8622]

hope you pass through manchester Airport at one point and i get to see you if you ever fly with flybe before they transfer to Virgin or the BA city hopper or maybe even Ryanair or American airlines

[@JamesDTapley]

Have you ever flown from/to Exeter? Thats even smaller

[@Paul_Lucas]

Yes, there’s a video on my channel :-)

[@JamesDTapley]

Nice i'll check it out

[@mattman237]

Why do you prefer the ATR to the Dash-8 if you don't mind me asking?

[@Paul_Lucas]

I just have an irrational dislike of Dash-8s.

[@evanomairtin1279]

My Cousin is a senior captain for Aer Aaran/Stobart Air

[@adamroberts8726]

p and o north sea ferries from hull?

[@cambs0181]

I should of checked out the lounge when I was there. The facilities downstairs were not really up to scratch. Couldn't even get a decent sandwich.

[@tom58358]

rip flybe now D: so sad to see it go.

[@jiawenzhou6741]

Hoping to see some Liverpool's reports. 🤗

[@danielclay2503]

Nice report