Down time - some facts
I have been following this thread with a great deal of interest as it's rather close to home...... I have resisted posting anything so far but I think the record should be set straight about a few misunderstandings:
1. FACT - The South Yorkshire a/c has been on the deck due to component failure and the subsequent problem in obtaining a replacement part.
2. FACT - It has nothing to do with an annual or other scheduled engineering.
I personally do not have 'prejudices' against any type as the main objective is to provide a service to the public. If a balloon did the job as well then I would operate a balloon.
As for the Yorkshire Post article.. a reporter just doing his job and nothing to do with a smear campaign or whisperings in his ear.
I guess each operator has their own experience when it comes to parts availability. Mine has been.......frustrating.
I remain an optimist and do see some positives although I am realistic enough to realise there will be further bumps in the road ahead but such is life.
But for now....availability is but a few spanner turns away so must dash.