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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2014, 06:53
Replies: 4,582
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Posted By Mr A Tis

LHR Press release

Bagso is so going to love this one, only LHR can save us :

Heathrow - Press releases - Only Heathrow can connect North and Western Lancashire businesses to emerging markets...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2014, 18:09
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Co-incidently, Yangtze River are part of the HNA...

Co-incidently, Yangtze River are part of the HNA Group...same as Hanain airlines...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2014, 21:59
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Nice to see the Virgin B787-900 drop in early...

Nice to see the Virgin B787-900 drop in early evening tonight on the way back to Gatwick after a days crew training around the UK. Shame the BA 787 skipped MAN when they recently did sector training.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2014, 19:20
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian to launch Addis Ababa - Dublin - Los Angeles from June 2015.. Who says Dublin not chipping away at UK ??
Is APD a factor in route choices? Would have been a great coup for Manchester....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2014, 10:38
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

AC ROU

Getting back on Topic...ie MAN
I'm surprised AC ROU are not using Montreal to/from MAN
Firstly, like the previous poster said -it's a much nicer city IMHO, secondly there are NO direct flights from...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2014, 08:01
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Some of the AC ROU B763s are only 11 years old,...

Some of the AC ROU B763s are only 11 years old, the oldest is 21 years. Total in the fleet at the moment 8 = average age, therefore 17.2 years. The two oldest were the latest to join the fleet,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2014, 20:43
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Sorry was 5 x a week - 11 Weeks - June 27th to...

Sorry was 5 x a week - 11 Weeks - June 27th to Sep 13th
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2014, 20:09
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

AC / ROU

The only reference to AC Rouge at MAN for 2015, is a press release last week, where it was tacked on the end of a blurb of new routes & frequencies:

However, when I contacted them directlythis...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2014, 14:31
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

I have asked AC Rouge about next year, so far...

I have asked AC Rouge about next year, so far they have been non commital (to me).
The ground handling at MAN was terrible this year, I don't think any were despatched on time. Check in & baggage...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2014, 17:33
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Good points Chinapattern. I last flew Delta...

Good points Chinapattern.
I last flew Delta MAN-JFK in 2000,In J class, - full in both cabins- .B763. The 767 also has a nifty cargo capacity- whereas the 757 is seriously lacking.
They allowed a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2014, 16:44
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

WOW, more chips here than in Blackpool. ...

WOW, more chips here than in Blackpool.
Although Bagso wasn't clear - i think he was alluding to the start of the Delta new service LHR - EWR, which does indeed start in March.

The post was at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2014, 07:29
Replies: 4,582
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Posted By Mr A Tis

July ? the season almost over. However, the...

July ? the season almost over.
However, the prize for the shortest season must be Air Canada Rouge..... what was that ? 7 weeks service. :eek:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Sep 2014, 12:52
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

CX J is the same LHR or MAN, it's price is in...

CX J is the same LHR or MAN, it's price is in line with BA.
EK, QR, EY. LX, LH, TK, AY, VS are all (usually) considerably cheaper.
However, frequency is important, with 3 departures a day EK s...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Sep 2014, 08:10
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

That maybe true to a degree for economy pax. ...

That maybe true to a degree for economy pax.
However, I've just booked MAN-HKG Business class with EK (again)
Firstly, the CX flights are not daily so restrictive, EK offer multiple daily...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2014, 10:29
Replies: 4,582
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Posted By Mr A Tis

Thomson 767 Div

Tophat, I think you are talking about this one diverted to Nantes due medical emergency on board ?
Manchester bound Thomson flight TOM2621 forced to divert to France after medical emergency -...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2014, 09:37
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Little Red

Well the article is a bit vague
Branson U-turn as new British airline to shut | The Sunday Times (http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/Companies/article1455799.ece)

You would have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Sep 2014, 09:45
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

DL/VS

Very much a surprise this one.
DL is about the only US airline I would consider using. The ATL is very well supported & in summer can be overbooked. Used the service countless times in both classes....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Aug 2014, 16:14
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

DL

Sure I saw an article last week (can't remember what in) saying Delta have made a sudden reversal on their B747 plans, with a number being withdrawn. From W14 a number of B763s and B777s are being...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2014, 17:12
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

AVP

If anyone is thinking of bringing their budding aviators to the MAN Aviation Viewing Park this August. Be aware- they have chosen the school holidays to close the AVP cafe / restaurant / shelter for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2014, 07:40
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Yup, I've seen more bags drop off luggage carts &...

Yup, I've seen more bags drop off luggage carts & mistreated than I care to mention. To think people pay extra for that priviledge.
Once again - Shed is spot on. It's LCC high baggage fees that feed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2014, 23:02
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

If Skipness 1E is 100% correct, then it's a...

If Skipness 1E is 100% correct, then it's a failed philosophy.
You cannot always measure what someone does, although this is the current trend. But over the decades these "ideas" have come and gone....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2014, 10:25
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Another great post by Shed - hits the nail on the...

Another great post by Shed - hits the nail on the head.
I'm trying to find out the people / department responsible for the chopping of the bus subsidies. These subsidies were part of the "deal" for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jul 2014, 12:39
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Taken from MA's strategy to 2030...

Taken from MA's strategy to 2030 http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/alldocs/10F56C819A51454E8025739300388C1D/$File/Masterplan.pdf

I guess things change...mind you the same document...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jul 2014, 21:13
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

MAG Public transport support

For staff coming from Stockport, please note from Stagecoach :



Not in tune with encouraging less car use. For " some additional morning services" read one bus.The very early morning journeys...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2014, 02:19
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Air Canada Rouge

When I left the UK 2 weeks ago on AC Rouge, not one single Rouge departure had been dispatched on time- despite the aircraft arriving at MAN on time.
I was told that Swissport had problems with the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2014, 20:42
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

rouge

Tuesday was little better. Only 3 serviceable check in desks. Meaning Premium Rouge was merged with bag drop. Only 3 prem rouge pax, took 45 minutes to check in. Baggage check not given. Although...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jun 2014, 18:18
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Air Canada Rouge

A short series of about 7 weeks - lets hope next year it is longer.
I would have preferred Montreal, where there is no direct service at the moment. Anyway, I'm trying out the route next week....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2014, 17:31
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Most American tourists do Europe in a fortnight....

Most American tourists do Europe in a fortnight. Fly to London - Paris - Rome - Venice - Amsterdam - back to US. Not likely to want to see the Stockport hat museum, or the great wall of Piccadilly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2014, 16:40
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Boston would be a great route addition, much...

Boston would be a great route addition, much wiser than competing on NYC. Boston is only a short hop too, (relatively). In fact I'm surprised that Jet2 have not tested this out as a seasonal longhaul...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Apr 2014, 20:42
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Interesting aside. This evening I flew from DUS...

Interesting aside. This evening I flew from DUS to MAN on our little Eurowings /Lufthansa CRJ9. Our gate was sandwiched on one side by an ANA B787 going non stop to Tokyo & on the other side an Air...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2014, 10:51
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

So many obstacles for EK to overcome, but it's...

So many obstacles for EK to overcome, but it's never stopped them before.
If I were them, I'd go for their thinner routes & to places not served from MAN- Like Boston and/or Montreal.
Like many, I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2014, 07:48
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

Still quoted by some is the myth that MAN can't...

Still quoted by some is the myth that MAN can't support Premium pax. I can only speak from my experience in using Business class on EK, QR,DL, LX & LH. When I have been on them,they have always been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2014, 08:29
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

CX v the rest

I travel business class MAN-HKG & usually pay about £2,000 give or take the odd hundred, using either Swiss, Lufthansa, Qatar or Emirates. (With EK in terms of service & facilities being the best &...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2014, 15:51
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

The seat plans are "guides" not gospel. From my...

The seat plans are "guides" not gospel.
From my experience in Lufty A319/320/321 Business class is variable to demand by simply moving the curtain divider.
I've had anything from 3 rows to 10 rows...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2014, 10:48
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,148
Posted By Mr A Tis

I'm afraid I have to agree, the car village is...

I'm afraid I have to agree, the car village is not user friendly at all. The trains to/from the airport are frequently delayed or cancelled at the last minute. Lack of real time information &...
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