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Rockhopper was pushed out when Aurigny stepped in, now they have chance to take back over after Aurigny pulled the route to save money.
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Not true. Aurigny started up the BOH-JER route well after Rockhopper had been running it to try to force Rockhopper out of business when they saw how successful Rockhopper were in competing with them on the Mainland-ACI route. That Aurigny decided to put a 35-seat aircraft on a route previously operated by a 15-seat one was pretty daft and bound to be expensive. Rockhopper were happy to sit back, develop their other inter-island routes and watch Aurigny lose yet more money in their vain hope of protecting their previous monopoly of the market. It's called business acumen, and something which seems a relatively new concept to some companies over there. If Aurigny is doing so well, how come no-one wanted to buy it from the States at the price demanded when they saw the books? One wonders whether, if Aurigny were not state-owned, they would still be in business.
Whatever, good news for Bournemouth. I too cannot understand why the freighters which generally fly at night have to spend all day parked on the Western Apron blocking it for daytime users. Perhaps as apron congestion increases the policy will be changed.
Rockhopper was pushed out when Aurigny stepped in, now they have chance to take back over after Aurigny pulled the route to save money.
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Not true. Aurigny started up the BOH-JER route well after Rockhopper had been running it to try to force Rockhopper out of business when they saw how successful Rockhopper were in competing with them on the Mainland-ACI route. That Aurigny decided to put a 35-seat aircraft on a route previously operated by a 15-seat one was pretty daft and bound to be expensive. Rockhopper were happy to sit back, develop their other inter-island routes and watch Aurigny lose yet more money in their vain hope of protecting their previous monopoly of the market. It's called business acumen, and something which seems a relatively new concept to some companies over there. If Aurigny is doing so well, how come no-one wanted to buy it from the States at the price demanded when they saw the books? One wonders whether, if Aurigny were not state-owned, they would still be in business.
Whatever, good news for Bournemouth. I too cannot understand why the freighters which generally fly at night have to spend all day parked on the Western Apron blocking it for daytime users. Perhaps as apron congestion increases the policy will be changed.
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Miles off thread I know but I need a little help? I'm trying to track down anyone who was involved with Air Wight and/or Elan Vannin Airlines.
Additionally, Zahra M who was in ATC.
Started my career at EVA and ZM is a friend from Devon before anyone has a conspiracy going!
Congrats to BOH on your recent success, it's come a long way. Thoroughly enjoyed bringing a 763 in a few months back for JFK flight next day, thanks to the young lady in ATC for helping us out with a little apprehension on the subject of lamp stands -v- wingtips! Excellent sense of humour.
Additionally, Zahra M who was in ATC.
Started my career at EVA and ZM is a friend from Devon before anyone has a conspiracy going!
Congrats to BOH on your recent success, it's come a long way. Thoroughly enjoyed bringing a 763 in a few months back for JFK flight next day, thanks to the young lady in ATC for helping us out with a little apprehension on the subject of lamp stands -v- wingtips! Excellent sense of humour.
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Thomas Cook and First Choice holidays having announced these new routes from Bournemouth for next summer 2006 actually havent contracted out the airlines or aircraft yet to operate them , hence the reason they have been withdrawn from sale at the moment !
Its possible they will be re allocated when edition 2 brochures are released and they have managed to find an operator !
Its possible they will be re allocated when edition 2 brochures are released and they have managed to find an operator !
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Bournemouth flights being canx
What is going on with some flights from Bournemouth.
Friday afternoon / evening flight was operated with a FlightLine 146 which then took passengers back to Gatwick with a Bus ride back to Bournemouth arriving at 05.15.
Sunday inbound flight has been cancelled from Palma and passenger arriving on a Doncaster flight at 01.45 insted of 23.20 then the plane continues to Doncaster.
Whats going on
Friday afternoon / evening flight was operated with a FlightLine 146 which then took passengers back to Gatwick with a Bus ride back to Bournemouth arriving at 05.15.
Sunday inbound flight has been cancelled from Palma and passenger arriving on a Doncaster flight at 01.45 insted of 23.20 then the plane continues to Doncaster.
Whats going on
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Is this Thomson Fly we are talking about? If so, late delivery of aircraft and being let down by pilot training providers.
Thanks to whoever passed my message to Zahra M. Now on touch. Thankyou again.
Thanks to whoever passed my message to Zahra M. Now on touch. Thankyou again.
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The flight (FCA B757) was chartered for a private business trip to Shannon for a group of local business people. The EAC 732 was also operated on the private flight. Unaware of its return date.
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Well there were some happenings I think hehe! At about quarter past/half past 11 I saw three 737's go in one afta the otha, atleast I think they were 737's. I couldnt see the livery very well as i was looking into the sun!I think the first one might have been in an alliance kind of colourscheme, not sure at all tho, the second one looked like a Islandflug, and the 3rd was deff a Thomsonfly. The thomsonfly was the only scheduled service to come in at that point according to the arrivals board, Anyone Know What Aircraft They Were and Why They Were Heading Into BOH???
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Spanair A320, Ryanair B738, Thomsonfly 2xB737-300, Jet2 B737-400, Titan B737-300 all on the ramp today - seemed to be bursting at the seems. New apron, lighting and infrastructure is badly needed
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Execpt for the A320 4 aircraft are on the Ramp every day around 12.00
Jet2 737 Ryanair 737 and 2 ThomsonFly 737.
Thats why It was mentioned about the Cargo being on the Ramp.
Get them moved.
Also anybody heard when thomsonfly will annouce the third based Aircraft.
Jet2 737 Ryanair 737 and 2 ThomsonFly 737.
Thats why It was mentioned about the Cargo being on the Ramp.
Get them moved.
Also anybody heard when thomsonfly will annouce the third based Aircraft.