Links Air (UK)
Website is now *finally* able to take payment over the web for bookings from credit cards.
16 days to go from 26 March til the first scheduled flight under Links Air's own commercial responsibility...
16 days to go from 26 March til the first scheduled flight under Links Air's own commercial responsibility...
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3 days to go to first scheduled flight (DSA-BHD) on 11 April with a 19-seat aircraft
First scheduled flight has 9 seats available at entry level fare, while return leg on same day has 8 seats available at entry level fare. Airline website cannot handle bookings for more than 9 passengers.
Granted there may be a last minute business-oriented rush for seats and there is always the possibility of overbooking, but I am somewhat concerned as to the long term commercial viability here...
First scheduled flight has 9 seats available at entry level fare, while return leg on same day has 8 seats available at entry level fare. Airline website cannot handle bookings for more than 9 passengers.
Granted there may be a last minute business-oriented rush for seats and there is always the possibility of overbooking, but I am somewhat concerned as to the long term commercial viability here...
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I am somewhat concerned as to the long term commercial viability here
Of all the no hopers I've known of in aviation over the years not a single one of them has concerned me. They might have been the subject of some light hearted banter over a pint or few but, surely, mature folk have more important matters to concern themselves with!
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I think it would be a massive concern for DSA if these flights were to fail because they cannot fill a 19 seat plane. It would prove that business routes are not viable from the airport.
I'd say the poor bookings are partly down to the website problems and complete lack of marketing.
I'd say the poor bookings are partly down to the website problems and complete lack of marketing.
It would prove that business routes are not viable from the airport.
It would prove that that operator on that route isn't viable - end of.
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Disabled Brother-In-Law
My disabled Brother-in-law who walks poorly with a walking stick is considering using Linksair in mid july to visit me, via DSA-BHD, in mid July. Having read the last two pages in this thread and cross referring it in my head to other airlines/non airlines (merely ticket sellers) and various other things worthy of consideration, I have to ask myself, and the (mostly) honourable and knowledgeable members of PPrune, is this actually an airline, with an AOC? is it likely, given past history, that it will still be operating this route in mid July and is this a suitable aircraft for people with my Brother-in-law's mobility problems?
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Links Air have been operating for years and they even fly for that 'none airline' based on a certain island in the Irish Sea. I would trust Links Air, they are experienced and recently advertised for crews on here a few months back so they must see some future in this venture.
ACW342 - their website displays their AOC on the front page and there is detailed advice on the level of mobility a passenger requires (and why) and what to do with a wheelchair in the FAQs
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I travelled with Links Air today, Doncaster-IOM. Nothing to complain about, all went well.
The third passenger on this route (ever!) was wheelchair-bound and seemed to have no trouble.
The third passenger on this route (ever!) was wheelchair-bound and seemed to have no trouble.
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FFS Timmy the route is 2 days old, I seem to remember when easyJet started they only had a handful on the first flights, someone really should have told them to give it up as well, I mean look what a disaster that turned out to be.
Jeez ...
Jeez ...
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This afternoons flight to and from Belfast has been cancelled due to no bookings on either leg.
That is not the reason whatsoever. Please bare in mind when posting such things on this website that there are people on here that actually know the facts / figures and the truth. If the "source" of the negativity that you often post on this thread is really from an airport employee, perhaps it's time they go and find a new career elsewhere as they either really dont have a clue on how to correctly interpret information they may have access to or they really do have a grudge against their employer.
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Guys. Facts and nothing else please. When ANYONE makes a comment that provokes worries in the minds of the workers - YOU - can cause serious problems.
Facts only.
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Well the pilot was quite chipper and cheerful on the radio during this morning's flights. So that's a good thing!
What was the reason for the evening cancellation? Disregard - found it on another thread.
Facebook blocked here - I wish airports would use their own websites for such info.
What was the reason for the evening cancellation? Disregard - found it on another thread.
Facebook blocked here - I wish airports would use their own websites for such info.
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El Bunto - hear hear!! I refuse to give personal details to the devils website - if there is anyone in a management position at DSA (and lots of other websites) please realise there are an awful lot of early middle aged people that refuse to use Facebook - and guess what - a lot of us have a lot of disposable income. By letting the 'youth' run your IT dept and concentrating on FB means you are missing out.