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Old 9th Mar 2018, 22:08
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Originally Posted by canberra97
To quote you ''essentially the airline doesn't exist yet''

PRIMERA started operations in 2003 as JetX under an Icelandic AOC

PRIMERA operate to 97 destinations of which 36 are scheduled.

PRIMERA have bases at 11 airports in Denmark, France, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United Kingdom

PRIMERA employee approximately 300 people and made a 7.6 million Euro profit in 2017.

Not bad for an airline that ''essentially doesn't exist yet''.
And therein lies a big worry. An airline with just 9 aircraft (of a different type/manufacturer), and 300 employees, already having 8 bases (soon to be 11). Ever heard of spreading yourself too thin? This is a giant new project with new crew, operating procedures, countries, and aircraft. So yes Primera 'Long haul' essentially doesn't exist yet - hence why no one can show you rosters or give advice on time to command, commuting etc.

Like I said: I have no harsh feelings towards the airline and many of my ex colleagues have gone there after events of last year. I wish them all the best of successes.
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