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Is this not influenced by other factors,? i.e. performance restrictions on high LF's & warmer summer weather?
Also it's not that difficult for EK to influence pax demand at NCL through their web pricing from other departure points. Takes a lot of "bums on seats" to fill all this additional A380 capacity..........
it very rarely operates with a 428 seater at the moment, 90% of the time it has been using a 3 class a/c with significantly reduced Y seating capacity
Also it's not that difficult for EK to influence pax demand at NCL through their web pricing from other departure points. Takes a lot of "bums on seats" to fill all this additional A380 capacity..........
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Doesnt seem to be as much similar Y capacity fluctuations and reductions on the other UK routes. I dont think a 7 hour route has that much effect on performance of a 777 even from NCLs relatively short runway.
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skyman771, no runway restrictions afaik. I don't know whether EK have a number of 2 class 77Ws in maintenence at the moment though?
Are the English schools on holiday now? I would have assumed that if they were, demand would have boosted. Another example of the NE Economy's weakness, and why the area can't sustain 2 airports despite the MME's supporters wishes.
Are the English schools on holiday now? I would have assumed that if they were, demand would have boosted. Another example of the NE Economy's weakness, and why the area can't sustain 2 airports despite the MME's supporters wishes.
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it very rarely operates with a 428 seater at the moment, 90% of the time it has been using a 3 class a/c with significantly reduced Y seating capacity
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LS645 EMA - PSA on its way into NCL , done a few circles after takeoff from EMA then headed north ?
Isn't this just the usual low season figures we see at this time every year??
All Emirates routes from UK suffer in the same way.
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LS645 EMA - PSA on its way into NCL , done a few circles after takeoff from EMA then headed north ?
LS645 EMA - PSA on its way into NCL , done a few circles after takeoff from EMA then headed north ?
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Yeah EK always suffers in the summer, people think Dubai is too hot (honestly I think a lot of it is in peoples minds but I understand heat isn't for everyone), so the pax they do get are either off home for the summer if in education over here or on a holiday to popular destinations such as Thailand, Australia, Indian Ocean etc. I.e I'm off NCL-DXB-BKK on Monday, will let you know how the loads are.
I don't see why they don't just sell F from NCL, you'd think if most are 3 class anyway, if it goes empty, it goes empty, but if passengers book F, bonus for EK! It ups the load factors as well.
I don't see why they don't just sell F from NCL, you'd think if most are 3 class anyway, if it goes empty, it goes empty, but if passengers book F, bonus for EK! It ups the load factors as well.
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EK, First
If the seats in first were sold they would have to cater for those pax and also extra crew etc, so there would be a cost associated with it. If they thought that money could be made I am sure they would sell First.
Maybe they will one day.
Maybe they will one day.
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My flight on Monday was pretty much full, less than 10 seats free, my mam got lucky and had one next to her, I was surprised and pleased to see the whole Tanzanian Commonwealth Games team and all associated members flying out from Newcastle too, very friendly people.
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Still good to see, I hope your "routes with extra capacity" comment wasn't a sly dig at NCL there 
because although there was easily 20 of them, the A/C would still only have had 30 empty seats had they not been there. Most importantly, IIRC there was 1 spare seat in J. I know this because unfortunately we were some of the last on and had to board from the front through J (in row 49) an there were 39 somewhat displeased faces looking back at us. Notice the error there, there were 2 who greeted us with massive smiles and a hello because I think it was their first flight in J, they looked overwhelmed by it all (as I was my first time), but the "regulars"... The less said about them the better, someone has to be last.
because although there was easily 20 of them, the A/C would still only have had 30 empty seats had they not been there. Most importantly, IIRC there was 1 spare seat in J. I know this because unfortunately we were some of the last on and had to board from the front through J (in row 49) an there were 39 somewhat displeased faces looking back at us. Notice the error there, there were 2 who greeted us with massive smiles and a hello because I think it was their first flight in J, they looked overwhelmed by it all (as I was my first time), but the "regulars"... The less said about them the better, someone has to be last.
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There are indeed more airlines operating out of NCL...shame they are rarely mentioned!
On Page 265 alone, 13/20 posts were EK related
And NCL does have a lot of extra capacity surely? The pax numbers and the frequent use of a 3 class a/c show this...?
On another note, the BA flights I was on in Feb had 1 spare seat each...this must mean they are going to send an A380 to NCL (light-hearted joke)
On Page 265 alone, 13/20 posts were EK related
And NCL does have a lot of extra capacity surely? The pax numbers and the frequent use of a 3 class a/c show this...?
On another note, the BA flights I was on in Feb had 1 spare seat each...this must mean they are going to send an A380 to NCL
(light-hearted joke)