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Have been trying to play devil's advocate and think of a reason why this venture just might get off the ground.
Going back to the names issue, how far off is Flywho, compared to Flybe? That could have been ridiculed as Flynottobe, Flywas etc, but it has survived and prospered - albeit with a little bit more of a track record behind them, the resources to grow and a slightly better understanding of the concept of niche marketing.
Would anyone question the wisdom of calling a a band "The Who?"
Then again, just before they go into the studio to record a "Who are You - We're Fly Who" jingle, I think most punters know which of their tracks is most appropriate to this sorry saga.
Going back to the names issue, how far off is Flywho, compared to Flybe? That could have been ridiculed as Flynottobe, Flywas etc, but it has survived and prospered - albeit with a little bit more of a track record behind them, the resources to grow and a slightly better understanding of the concept of niche marketing.
Would anyone question the wisdom of calling a a band "The Who?"
Then again, just before they go into the studio to record a "Who are You - We're Fly Who" jingle, I think most punters know which of their tracks is most appropriate to this sorry saga.
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A dealy of 1 year unfortunate, 2 years a little more unfortunate but another delay....well fill it in yourself.
Especially as if memory serves me correct that the CEO said something like we are not releasing any details till things are definate.
I would not have thought that the winter was the best time to start unless it is Fort Lauderdale for the cruise market.
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Especially as if memory serves me correct that the CEO said something like we are not releasing any details till things are definate.
I would not have thought that the winter was the best time to start unless it is Fort Lauderdale for the cruise market.
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In fact they've paid cash for the XB70 prototype from the Smithsonian, which is currently at Groom Lake having cryogenic boosters fitted to enable it to take the entire WhoFlu management team to Mars, where apparently the Financial Fitness requirements for start-ups are more lenient.
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what is happening
another week goes by, still no clearer, have they or havn't they got an a/c, will they operate in 2 and a half weeks yes it is getting that close.
nothing new on the website and nothing from the airport, seems everyone has shut up shop. maybe permanently.
I really hope it gets of the ground but the longer it goes on I cannot see it.
nothing new on the website and nothing from the airport, seems everyone has shut up shop. maybe permanently.
I really hope it gets of the ground but the longer it goes on I cannot see it.
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I believe their aircraft won't be arriving until Sept.
Booked customers for the cancelled departures are being re-booked with alternative carriers.
I think there's no mention of any difficulty with the launch on the website so as not to deter any future customers.
Booked customers for the cancelled departures are being re-booked with alternative carriers.
I think there's no mention of any difficulty with the launch on the website so as not to deter any future customers.
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You could be right.
I have a feeling though that there will be a launch (eventually) but they will sadly not operate for long. A whole host of things will be blamed for the failure, apart from of course, the obvious.
I have a feeling though that there will be a launch (eventually) but they will sadly not operate for long. A whole host of things will be blamed for the failure, apart from of course, the obvious.
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Thought you might like to see this. Its been posted on another forum by a lady who originally booked for the first flight and then was rebooked onto the revised first flight at 50% off. Now you will see its off again
The funny bit is the bit about the MD personally ringing her and giving her the excuse that its all down to the delay for the new Airbus.
How thick can some people be. She still wants to use them.
The funny bit is the bit about the MD personally ringing her and giving her the excuse that its all down to the delay for the new Airbus.
How thick can some people be. She still wants to use them.
Just thought I'd update you all on this. My plan B has gone into action and I'm now flying out with Virgin as unfortunately the plane won't be ready until September. I'm not complaining though as I have secured another flight for the same dates (even though its with Virgin which is Manchester to Orlando - not a preference of mine) and I have had a full refund together with an excellent deal for any future travel. As this won't be till next year now I would be interested to hear from anyone who maybe going out with them later in the year.
The main reason for their delay is to do with this massive airbus thats being launched, in that because that is now not ready the companies that were going to use it have now decided to hang onto their planes and not sell them until it is ready. It's a bit of a knock on effect (like house buying/selling).
So yes - mad or not - I will still be trying this co out when it eventually gets off the ground. Like someone said in an earlier thread - Richard Branson had to start somewhere - and I think it was good of the managing director to phone me personally rather than leave it to his employees.
The main reason for their delay is to do with this massive airbus thats being launched, in that because that is now not ready the companies that were going to use it have now decided to hang onto their planes and not sell them until it is ready. It's a bit of a knock on effect (like house buying/selling).
So yes - mad or not - I will still be trying this co out when it eventually gets off the ground. Like someone said in an earlier thread - Richard Branson had to start somewhere - and I think it was good of the managing director to phone me personally rather than leave it to his employees.
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Oh jeez, bless her!!!
Seriously, I guess there could be a small (very small) degree of truth in what they're saying but the words "wool and "eyes" come to mind!
Yep, Virgin did have to start somewhere, only difference is RB already had a proven track record in establishing a multi million pound company and had a degree of knowledge of what was involved in setting up an airline.
Seriously, I guess there could be a small (very small) degree of truth in what they're saying but the words "wool and "eyes" come to mind!
Yep, Virgin did have to start somewhere, only difference is RB already had a proven track record in establishing a multi million pound company and had a degree of knowledge of what was involved in setting up an airline.
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The Bradfordboy quote will have been manufactured by the man behind Whoflu, including the bit about wanting to hear from people who may be travelling later in the year.
Any thread about WhoFlu belongs in the forum of the British Psychiatric Association, not Pprune.
Any thread about WhoFlu belongs in the forum of the British Psychiatric Association, not Pprune.
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Any thread about WhoFlu belongs in the forum of the British Psychiatric Association, not Pprune.
Hurray! Hopefully people are starting to get the message that, as long predicted, this airline will never happen!!
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Ah, good to hear from someone in the flywho positive camp!
I thought you guys had been gagged by signing your confidentiality agreements.
I understand the cabin crew are being paid basic salary until you start operating.
I thought you guys had been gagged by signing your confidentiality agreements.
I understand the cabin crew are being paid basic salary until you start operating.
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Oh well, if they have CC, do they have any tech crew - because if they have, what type(s) do they have on their licences
A spot of training might be on the cards if they got round to recruiting umm...
767 crew, nah! L.1011 rated guys.... Hang on, there was a 747...uh, -100 or geriatric similar at one stage, and of course we're back to a 310 now.
Umm, how many seats were they selling per flight - guess it depended on the "type of the month"
......flynever - get real if you have succumbed to this nonsense
A spot of training might be on the cards if they got round to recruiting umm...
767 crew, nah! L.1011 rated guys....
Hang on, there was a 747...uh, -100 or geriatric similar at one stage, and of course we're back to a 310 now.Umm, how many seats were they selling per flight - guess it depended on the "type of the month"
......flynever - get real if you have succumbed to this nonsense
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why do you care
after reading through everyone's post we want to know why you all care so much about an airline that obviously has nothing to do with any of you.
coming from birmingham ourselves we would like for this airline to set up as it is a much needed service from the midlands.
give them a chance, if you all know so much where's your airline????????????
coming from birmingham ourselves we would like for this airline to set up as it is a much needed service from the midlands.
give them a chance, if you all know so much where's your airline????????????