Flybe developments
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From: Costa Del Solent
I expect that's in the pipeline - they've only just started the planned routes so far, if successful then maybe in the winter or next summer, who knows could even be this summer if there's enough demand! But EXT isn't too far away from BRS so maybe they should stagger the schedules between the two so as not to take one's business away from the other!?
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From: Blairgowrie,Scotland
Thanks WG.
ALLMCC
As previously posted---yes,entered service yesterday.And it should have been 'E,as the other two enter service on Sunday(but I suppose could have been a PRE service flight by one of those!)
ALLMCC
As previously posted---yes,entered service yesterday.And it should have been 'E,as the other two enter service on Sunday(but I suppose could have been a PRE service flight by one of those!)
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From: Exeter
What are the chances of seeing anything bigger than a RJ100 operated by Flybe from SOU in the near future. I would have thought that there would be more demand for flights to Spain etc. from SOU than EXT.
Anyway, whats the deal with flybe flying to Faro and Palma from Exeter and BHX but not from Southampton, seems a bit strange as there is surely enough demand to justify SOU-FAO and SOU-PMI?
Anyway, whats the deal with flybe flying to Faro and Palma from Exeter and BHX but not from Southampton, seems a bit strange as there is surely enough demand to justify SOU-FAO and SOU-PMI?
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From: Coventry
I thought all three were being provided by Ashtrays-are-us...... but i guess now this new Hola a/c has appeared it could be based at either airport.
Anyone else know?
The first BE 737 flight (afaik) was this morning BHX - MJV - BHX. Anyone know loads on the outbound sector? MJV to BHX was around 35.
Not sure how this really stands for an inaugral inbound. I would imagine they can get the loads over the busy summer period. But with all the other competitors on these routes, and having to subcontract to another airline (my understanding is that they are not getting a "cheap" deal on them), will they really add much, if anything to the bottom line?
I know they might be "testing the water" for a possible Airbus order, but this afternoon's flight felt like just another 737 operator. BE do something different with their Q400s, operating some excellent niche routes, and offering some very good frequencies on higher density sectors. I've never really understood JF's motivation to swim with the sharks in the highly competitive 150-180 seat market, but time will tell.
The MJV sector was a 737-300 in Flybe livery. No branding inside, presume this is standard for a charter op. Saw another Astraeus logo 737 on neighbouring stand (57), which afaik was operating BE's flight to AGP.
Anyone else know?
The first BE 737 flight (afaik) was this morning BHX - MJV - BHX. Anyone know loads on the outbound sector? MJV to BHX was around 35.
Not sure how this really stands for an inaugral inbound. I would imagine they can get the loads over the busy summer period. But with all the other competitors on these routes, and having to subcontract to another airline (my understanding is that they are not getting a "cheap" deal on them), will they really add much, if anything to the bottom line?
I know they might be "testing the water" for a possible Airbus order, but this afternoon's flight felt like just another 737 operator. BE do something different with their Q400s, operating some excellent niche routes, and offering some very good frequencies on higher density sectors. I've never really understood JF's motivation to swim with the sharks in the highly competitive 150-180 seat market, but time will tell.
The MJV sector was a 737-300 in Flybe livery. No branding inside, presume this is standard for a charter op. Saw another Astraeus logo 737 on neighbouring stand (57), which afaik was operating BE's flight to AGP.
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From: Exeter
Flybe actually now mention and detail the Md82 as one of their aircraft types on their website now:
http://www1.flybe.com/faq2/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=86
http://www1.flybe.com/faq2/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=86
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From: Costa Del Solent
Er nakata,
Aircraft of A319-size and larger use SOU throughout the year on routes to southern iberia and the canary islands. With the uprated engine option flybe are considering for the A319 there shoulden't be any problem in operating such routes.
The ERJ-170/190 woulden't bring any extra capacity benefits over the current max of 112 seats on the BAe 146.
Aircraft of A319-size and larger use SOU throughout the year on routes to southern iberia and the canary islands. With the uprated engine option flybe are considering for the A319 there shoulden't be any problem in operating such routes.
The ERJ-170/190 woulden't bring any extra capacity benefits over the current max of 112 seats on the BAe 146.
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From: UK
Nice idea, but the Embraer 170/190 field performance is poor and you'd be lucky to make Cherbourg with a full load out of Southampton on a hot day. I don't think that the Embraer family will be one of the contenders, somehow.