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Offline Pip137

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Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« on: January 16, 2015, 05:25:44 PM »
BFS have confirmed to me that the viewing gallery will, once again, be open - LANDSIDE - sometime over the next few months.  I am not sure one will get to it though considering the domestic baggage area is now classed as airside and has restricted access.
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 05:44:00 PM »
Thanks for the  update.  Looking forward to this facility.
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2015, 05:54:39 PM »
Great News!! :D

Ill be up there loads! Can't wait to see the B747 Virgin. ;D
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 07:01:58 PM »
The viewing gallery should be opening soon. Poss within a few weeks.

The Glass wall that makes the domestic arrivals hall airside is due to be removed next week making that area landside again. This were the entrance to the viewing gallery was before, so in theory once the wall is removed the viewing gallery should be accessible to all as this will make it landside again.

Watch this space!!!
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2015, 08:04:53 PM »
Does anyone know why the glass wall was installed in the first place? 
I had assumed that it was due to security regulations, but it its being removed then that cant be the case.
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 08:06:02 PM »
Oh, and in a recent Press Release BFS stated that they would continue with terminal improvements.
Does anyone know what they have planned?
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2016, 01:51:28 AM »
Hi folks,

from BFS Twitter tonight;

@BelfastAirport: Hi Folks, please be advised that the Viewing Gallery @BelfastAirport is now closed to facilitate some works in the Business Lounge #avgeek

No details on how long for, but might save someone a wasted trip?
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2016, 07:55:03 AM »
Closed for three months, apparently :(
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2016, 01:15:06 PM »
Quote from: The Gaffer on January 14, 2016, 01:51:28 AM
Hi folks,

from BFS Twitter tonight;

@BelfastAirport: Hi Folks, please be advised that the Viewing Gallery @BelfastAirport is now closed to facilitate some works in the Business Lounge #avgeek

No details on how long for, but might save someone a wasted trip?

Thanks for the heads up,my nephew was going to head up this weekend.
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2016, 12:31:46 PM »
I find the best place to spot from is out walking beside the tug on Taxi way Lima  ;)

There is quite a bit of work on at the moment within the terminal - I'll keep an eye out for any updates and report back  8)
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2016, 01:29:04 PM »
I see that the lounge is open again now so hopefully not long until the viewing gallery returns.
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2016, 01:56:43 PM »
Quote from: smudge on February 19, 2016, 01:29:04 PM
I see that the lounge is open again now so hopefully not long until the viewing gallery returns.

Viewing gallery reopened the night before the Lounge opened. :)
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Re: Viewing Gallery = Aldergrove
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2016, 05:31:08 PM »
Quote from: Karl on February 19, 2016, 12:31:46 PM
I find the best place to spot from is out walking beside the tug on Taxi way Lima  ;)

There is quite a bit of work on at the moment within the terminal - I'll keep an eye out for any updates and report back  8)
Even better taxiway bravo wen they land hard to come off at it!!
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