AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  EDI - Sean Connery International? Goto page 1, 2, 3 ... 10, 11, 12  Next          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Edinburgh Airport View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Joe Curry Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 1:34 pm    Post subject: EDI - Sean Connery International? Source: Sunday Times Airports to be renamed after famous Scots Neil Rafferty VISITORS to Scotland could soon be flying into the Donald Dewar or Sir Sean Connery international airports under new plans being considered by officials. Expansion plans for Scotland’s main airports are already on the cards and BAA, formerly the British Airports Authority, has revealed that they could include name changes. Liverpool became the first British airport to be named after a star when it adopted the name of John Lennon, one of the city’s most famous sons. Last week the trend spread when a new airport for Doncaster and Sheffield was named after Robin Hood. Now the BAA has signalled it may be willing to name airports north of the border after famous Scots. Officials have previously rejected suggestions that Glasgow airport should be named after William Wallace. There was also an unsuccessful campaign to name Prestwick airport after Robert Burns. “Whether or not we go down that road will depend on whether it would enhance our already strong city brands,” said a BAA spokesman. “We will listen to suggestions.” Naming airports after famous countrymen and women is popular in Europe and America. Salzburg named its airport after Mozart, while Rome’s international hub was named in honour of Leonardo Da Vinci. America has John F Kennedy International in New York, John Wayne airport in Orange County, California and Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans. The proposal to rebrand Scotland’s airports has met with an enthusiastic reception. The Scottish National party has already produced a list of contenders, including John Muir, the environmentalist, James Simpson, the inventor of anaesthetic, Alexander Graham Bell, the Edinburgh-born inventor of the telephone, and John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television, who was born in Helensburgh near Glasgow. David McLetchie, the Scottish Tory leader, has suggested that Edinburgh airport should be named after Adam Smith, the Kirkcaldy-born economist. Neil Pakey, the commercial director of Peel Airports, which owns the John Lennon and Robin Hood airports, said re-branding had been a success. “The opening of the John Lennon airport with the Queen and Yoko Ono gave us worldwide publicity. “The passenger numbers have gone from 1.2m to 3.2m a year. It is not entirely down to re-branding, but you do need to raise the awareness and that has worked,” he said. Charlie Gordon, the leader of Glasgow city council, said renaming airports could lead to confusion. “When it comes to promoting city regions, it helps to have the airport named after the city.” Back to top colin. Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 3:31 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. Back to top Adrian Tupper Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:09 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? "colin." <colin###@###j0o.com> wrote in news:Jbxgc.2187$L_5.20994192 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net: Quote: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. He is popular "over there" and the only reason to choose his name would be for marketing spin. If we were really honouring local heros then I agree, Sir Sean wouldn't be first on my list. -- Adrian Back to top Adrian Tupper Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:10 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? "colin." <colin###@###j0o.com> wrote in news:Jbxgc.2187$L_5.20994192 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net: Quote: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. -- Adrian Back to top Joe Curry Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:31 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? The message <Xns94CFAE803A0CFz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119> from Adrian Tupper <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> contains these words: Quote: He is popular "over there" and the only reason to choose his name would be for marketing spin. If we were really honouring local heros then I agree, Sir Sean wouldn't be first on my list. How about Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott? ) Back to top Joe Curry Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:32 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? The message <Xns94CFAEAA3CC2Bz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119> from Adrian Tupper <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> contains these words: Quote: Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. And more into Yellow Submarines than Aeroplanes.? ) Back to top Bryan Henderson Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:35 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? "Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: "colin." <colin###@###j0o.com> wrote in news:Jbxgc.2187$L_5.20994192 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. I can't see many choosing Donald Dewar International either..... unless it is to cost 10 times the original estimate :-) Back to top Joe Curry Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 5:00 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? The message <c5uao5$5ufqv$1 (AT) ID-184144 (DOT) news.uni-berlin.de> from "Bryan Henderson" <bhendersonNOSPAM (AT) freenet (DOT) co.uk> contains these words: Quote: I can't see many choosing Donald Dewar International either..... unless it is to cost 10 times the original estimate How about Edinburgh Andrew Carnegie.? ;-) -- www.edinburghairport.org.uk Edinburgh Scotland International Scotland's most convenient/accessible airport Also check-out: http://www.egph.net Back to top Gavin Coates Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 5:37 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? Bryan Henderson wrote: Quote: "Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:Xns94CFAEAA3CC2Bz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119... "colin." <colin###@###j0o.com> wrote in news:Jbxgc.2187$L_5.20994192 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. I can't see many choosing Donald Dewar International either..... unless it is to cost 10 times the original estimate Donal Dowds International will be far more likely? Back to top Joe Curry Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 5:56 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? The message <c5ued4$5jj$1 (AT) sparta (DOT) btinternet.com> from "Gavin Coates" <gavcoates (AT) LOVELYSPAMbtinternet (DOT) com> contains these words: Quote: I can't see many choosing Donald Dewar International either..... unless it is to cost 10 times the original estimate :-) Donal Dowds International will be far more likely? In the case of GLA? Most definately! }) -- www.edinburghairport.org.uk Edinburgh Scotland International Scotland's most convenient/accessible airport Also check-out: http://www.egph.net Back to top GM Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:31:53 +0000, colin. wrote: Quote: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? Delivered the milk (for a small part of Scotland). Quote: He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. IIRC he's contributed financially to the SNP and declared he wouldn't return 'home' until Scotland gained independence. Hope he's not holding his breath on that one. -- GM Back to top Adrian Tupper Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 7:18 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? "Bryan Henderson" <bhendersonNOSPAM (AT) freenet (DOT) co.uk> wrote in news:c5uao5$5ufqv$1 (AT) ID-184144 (DOT) news.uni-berlin.de: Quote: "Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:Xns94CFAEAA3CC2Bz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119... "colin." <colin###@###j0o.com> wrote in news:Jbxgc.2187$L_5.20994192 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net: I do hope not. What the hell has Sean Connery ever done for Scotland? He doesn't live here and doesn't pay British taxes, so this whole thing about him being "Scotland's ambassador" is a great big fucking joke. Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. I can't see many choosing Donald Dewar International either..... unless it is to cost 10 times the original estimate :-) LOL! Definitely no politician springs to mind. -- Adrian Back to top Adrian Tupper Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 7:19 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? Joe Curry <ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk> wrote in news:2004041817310266937 @zetnet.co.uk: Quote: The message <Xns94CFAE803A0CFz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119 from Adrian Tupper He is popular "over there" and the only reason to choose his name would be for marketing spin. If we were really honouring local heros then I agree, Sir Sean wouldn't be first on my list. How about Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott? ) Yes, that would be less controversial. -- Adrian Back to top John Reid Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 10:45 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? Adrian Tupper wrote : Quote: Joe Curry <ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk> wrote in news:2004041817310266937 @zetnet.co.uk: The message <Xns94CFAE803A0CFz (AT) 194 (DOT) 247.47.119 from Adrian Tupper He is popular "over there" and the only reason to choose his name would be for marketing spin. If we were really honouring local heros then I agree, Sir Sean wouldn't be first on my list. How about Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott? ) Yes, that would be less controversial. But much harder to read ;-) What about Gorrie International? He seems to be a politician who likes to be abusive to non-Edinburgh folk. -- John Mail sent to the reply address will be binned automatically. Use my name with the domain (@+the rest) Back to top David Kerr Guest Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 10:49 pm    Post subject: Re: EDI - Sean Connery International? "Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper (AT) totalise (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: Now I come to think of it, LPL (Liverpool John Lennon) was also named after someone who didn't live in the area after he was famous. There was some mild amusement in Mancunian circles when the renaming happened as one (failed) comic wrote: JohnLennonLovelyBlokeTrueScouserNeverMindThatHeLivedInNewYorkReallyInternati onal David Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Edinburgh Airport All times are GMT Goto page 1, 2, 3 ... 10, 11, 12  Next Page 1 of 12   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.