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Old 11th July 2003 | 04:14
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jmc-man
 
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Well, my interest in NOW is purely whether they are going to get off the ground or not. And why do I care .....?

Only because I have seen an awful lot of paper airlines over the past few years, and had my fingers burned with one or two... and I would like to see NOW (or anyone else claiming a start-up) being honest with their dealings with the flying community.

For example...has anyone been issued a contract by NOW? Has anyone been given an employment start date by NOW?

So far, we've seen a good website, and a lot of talk...and a postponed start date.

Funding? AOC ? Aircraft? Pilot Contracts? Serious Senior Management Team?

On the other hand...if you look at the start-up in Manchester with 767's, now they are looking more serious. Sound business base (major tour operator behind them), good business model, proven management team. Can you see the difference?

Easyjet are falling apart....Ryanair loads are down..BMI-baby are losing their shirts....why does anyone think there is room for another "low Cost" airline, particularly one with such a flawed business plan.




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