Originally Posted by
IOMX
Totally agree. Sadly there are some very loud and vocal posters on here who cannot see beyond a world of Easyjet. They are focused solely on price and don't seem bothered by randomly times flights at odd times of the day . Also they don't stop to think the headline price does not take into account bags.
There is one Haven't a Clue who is referencing Easyjet flights from the island at 0955 as civilised. Maybe that's the case but I was on the Easyjet flight 21.05 last night from the island to Gatwick. Started by being herded into a small room with 186 people waiting for 15mins to board the plane- that was certainly not civilised! Took 45 mins to get from the plane to railway station at Gatwick and I did not have any bags to collect ( note I could get through London City in 10 mins). Had to squeeze onto a train with standing room only, going to London Bridge because Victoria closed for engineering works ( again). Reached my central London destination at 12.30am. Do I think thats civilised no I dont!
I recognise that some people are happy with Easyjet because they focus on price but the same few seem to think thats all we should have and don't recognise any of the other benefits you get by having a choice!
Out or the all the posts on the subject, I would say the exact opposite is true and in fact it is you that is overly loud and vocal. Never have I seen a debate drag on for so long.
This isn’t tribal, I’m an easyJetter, and I do actually get your point and recognise the benefit of having a twice daily, shoulders of the day service using smaller aircraft. That leads to an higher average fare. Forget extras, not that many hold bags go on an IOM, EZY or otherwise, and the flight is so short that the delights of inflight service are enjoyed if required.
I think what some of the loud, vocal, ‘haven’t a clues’ are highlighting is the fact such a service being offered has had it’s ups and downs which suggests that the demand and profitability isn’t necessarily where you expect it. If they are advertising it as a “use it or lose it” service then that isn’t always a sure sign of a lucrative route. Not an inevitable failure but certainly not a cash cow.