Originally Posted by
Planespeaking
Reminds me of the hapless Highland Express in the late 80s. That didn't do much for Stansted's long haul reputation either.
Highland Express bought a wreck of a 747, and failed to get it into service on schedule - Primera bought brand new equipment and leased in a wreck to cover for late delivery of their shiny new machines.
Perhaps, with the benefit of hindsight Primera might have launched their transatlantic service, from STN and BHX in June to allow some breathing space for the "cock up factor".