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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2016, 23:06
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Graham Brady has every right to support South...

Graham Brady has every right to support South East airport expansion or not. It is called free speech and democracy.

You might not agree with him, and that too is called free speech and democracy....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2016, 14:03
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Then people should pack responsibly, not take the...

Then people should pack responsibly, not take the kitchen sink, or stay at home!

People always find negatives these days in relation to travel. We are too pampered and precious these days.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2016, 12:02
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

On Friday 19th August I left Liverpool Lime...

On Friday 19th August I left Liverpool Lime Street at 05:26, and with 2 changes, arrived at Gatwick Airport at 08:45. The fare was only £30.50 single.

I believe similar journey times are available...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2016, 12:21
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Manchester Airport has had years to improve and...

Manchester Airport has had years to improve and has failed to do so. Regardless of public funding it appears MAG has preferred to return a dividend to it's local authority stakeholders rather than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2016, 10:04
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Mr A Tis, I totally agree with you. The...

Mr A Tis, I totally agree with you.

The ongoing arguments about infrastructure, funding, being the chosen alternative to Heathrow etc are both tedious and pointless.

Manchester should focus on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2016, 18:03
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

EastMids is correct in so much as Manchester is...

EastMids is correct in so much as Manchester is not, and never will be, the alternative to the provision of an extra runway(s) in the London area. It will find and create it's own market for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2016, 22:19
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Sorry Bagso, just checked, it was Air Anglia, and...

Sorry Bagso, just checked, it was Air Anglia, and it was not an "alleged" incident.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2016, 21:39
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Manchester Airport is no saint when it comes to...

Manchester Airport is no saint when it comes to protecting market share in the 1970s using the regulatory channels available.

In 1978, Manchester Airport, together with British Airways,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Aug 2016, 16:08
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

It is the code-shares that bought BMI to it's...

It is the code-shares that bought BMI to it's knees. They were not making enough money on the code-shares seats and not generating enough O&D traffic.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2016, 20:46
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

The Manchester Airport web-site says the...

The Manchester Airport web-site says the following about transfers between Terminal 3 and the Station:-

"Our integrated public transport hub, The Station, is a state-of-the-art interchange for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2016, 09:41
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

The walk from the station to T3 at Manchester is...

The walk from the station to T3 at Manchester is horrendous with luggage. There is a bus link I believe but I have never seen the bus.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2016, 10:57
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Of course we did our homework as the only...

Of course we did our homework as the only operator between London and Cape Town we had all the available data BA needed.

BA had spare capacity at Gatwick during the winter and decided on Cape Town...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2016, 23:31
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Canberra 97 BA only started Gatwick to Cape...

Canberra 97

BA only started Gatwick to Cape Town because Thomas Cook announced they were entering the market. BA has launched it to protect market share. It was never planned until Thomas Cook...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2016, 20:12
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

BA franchise carrier, Sun Air of Scandinavia has...

BA franchise carrier, Sun Air of Scandinavia has withdrawn from the Manchester to Gothenburg route.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2016, 20:11
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

British Airways are only operating Gatwick to...

British Airways are only operating Gatwick to Cape Town because Thomas Cook Airlines are starting the route. So, perhaps Thomas Cook is the most likely airline to start Manchester to Cape Town.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2016, 19:28
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

The FAA has lifted the requirement for Turkey -...

The FAA has lifted the requirement for Turkey - USA flights to be security screened in an en-route European Airport. Flights are now cleared to operate non-stop from Turkey to the USA.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2016, 06:50
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Because the money saved by scrapping HS2 could be...

Because the money saved by scrapping HS2 could be used to benefit several communities throughout the country instead of a vanity project that only benefits 5 cities/towns in the UK.

It is not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2016, 00:30
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Philbky, I am more than aware of that. I used the...

Philbky, I am more than aware of that. I used the word improve.

The rolling stock used between some of these cities is nothing short of disgraceful along with the constant delays that beset the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2016, 20:43
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Let's hope we have a Regional UK Powerhouse...

Let's hope we have a Regional UK Powerhouse rather than just a Northern (Manchester) Powerhouse.

The first thing she should do is scrap HS2 and put the money into improving the lot of the long...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2016, 20:38
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Manchester to Muscat is planned not confirmed....

Manchester to Muscat is planned not confirmed. The service is not yet open for reservations.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2016, 16:05
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

easyJet do not fly between Manchester and Zurich

easyJet do not fly between Manchester and Zurich
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2016, 08:32
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

I was at Heathrow two weeks ago and the Chicago...

I was at Heathrow two weeks ago and the Chicago 787 flight was cancelled on the Friday and Saturday. So, not just Manchester.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jun 2016, 11:28
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Agreed!, MOR is all smoke and mirrors. It is...

Agreed!, MOR is all smoke and mirrors. It is probably a ploy to get cheaper charges from airports. People will still travel although I think travel to the Baltic states and Central Europe may be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2016, 07:28
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Just to add, my friend used to work for 2...

Just to add, my friend used to work for 2 Airlines at Manchester Airport so he knows what things can be like. He arrived at the airport two and a half hours before his flight.

He joined the Jet2...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2016, 16:56
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Chaps I do like Manchester. I don't like...

Chaps

I do like Manchester. I don't like incompetence caused by under investment or bad management.

Manchester used to be a World Class Airport and it should be again. It is a shame we have to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2016, 16:41
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

rkenyon It is quite simple he was in the...

rkenyon

It is quite simple he was in the security queue for 45 minutes, and he had a connecting onto South America not staying in Barcelona
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2016, 14:58
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

My friend isn't unlucky he is furious as it has...

My friend isn't unlucky he is furious as it has cost him a further £262 to get to his final destination and he has been delayed 2 days.

I am not unlucky, I am a very frequent traveller who will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2016, 12:57
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

I will not use Manchester if my flight involves...

I will not use Manchester if my flight involves departing from Terminal 3. Too many bad experiences.

I would be back to using Manchester again if BA moved to Terminal 2.

On another note, a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2016, 20:58
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Hi LAX, I accepted the flight delay and...

Hi LAX,

I accepted the flight delay and remote parking. It was waiting 50 minutes waiting for the coach that really annoyed me and compounded the situation. I accept remote parking but, please,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2016, 13:37
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

I don' t mind the walk 750XL, but when there are...

I don' t mind the walk 750XL, but when there are closer options and you are already delayed it does not help matters.

They should have used the quickest and shortest option.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2016, 22:20
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

I am a cheery chap as it happens but it soon...

I am a cheery chap as it happens but it soon disappears when I come across incompetence. Nothing good happened to me at Manchester Airport last night nor for the other 110 passengers.

The delay...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2016, 20:31
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Well, it is the airport's fault then. Either way,...

Well, it is the airport's fault then. Either way, it was not a good advert for Manchester Airport.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2016, 16:55
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

Dreadful experience arriving at Manchester. Flew...

Dreadful experience arriving at Manchester. Flew with Flybe from Paris CdG. Flight arrived 75 minutes late due to earlier aircraft problems. Well, these things happen.

Saw plenty of available...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2016, 06:52
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

According to Airlineroute Thomas Cook has...

According to Airlineroute Thomas Cook has reversed plans to add extra frequency on the routes from Manchester to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. In addition, it has withdrawn reservations for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2016, 19:47
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,014,162
Posted By Ametyst1

BBC News is reporting that there were major...

BBC News is reporting that there were major delays at Manchester today do to a lack of de-icers

easyJet said they had to cancel 9 flights today and divert one flight to Liverpool. In addition, a...
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