Flybe - 3 (Including the FlyBe/BACon merger)
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Yes there are still some at BHX.
The first Frankfurt in goes to GLA BA1757
The first GLA in BA1802 to CDG
The 2nd EDI in goes to Madrid BA1792
The third GLA is BA1806 onward to CDG (change of craft 145 to RJ100)
Then I think there are the inbounds 1793 from MAD out to EDI, 1807 in
from CDG out to GLA and 1764 from GLA out to FRA.
The N/S Frankfurt is due to cease in March if the deal is done
and as for the rest?
Pete
Yes there are still some at BHX.
The first Frankfurt in goes to GLA BA1757
The first GLA in BA1802 to CDG
The 2nd EDI in goes to Madrid BA1792
The third GLA is BA1806 onward to CDG (change of craft 145 to RJ100)
Then I think there are the inbounds 1793 from MAD out to EDI, 1807 in
from CDG out to GLA and 1764 from GLA out to FRA.
The N/S Frankfurt is due to cease in March if the deal is done
and as for the rest?
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Bacon And Flybe Bhx
BACON RJs often flew with single figures on them! I have seen the load numbers as my brother works for BAR on the ground (they still havent been told if they have jobs yet!!!!!) BACON have a lower fill rate than Flybe (why the airline lost so much money that and the rediculous number of managers they had.) so maybe less rotations but more passengers per aircraft may not be the passenger drop off that is being predicted. I worry about Flybe at BHX long term they seem to test routes at BHX. Then discontinue them or massively reduce their frequency and capacity. Also they commence the duplicate operation from one of their other bases. I just hope that BHX does not loose too many routes ie LYS,GVA. Looking at Flybes Croatian routes it could be possible that BCN or MAD will be operated on alternate days during the summer. Lets hope airlines like Vueling,Click and Swiss fill any gaps. I am also surprised that LH have not seen a gap in the market on TXL,HAM,STR,DUS,HAJ I believed they were planning to expand in the UK regions?
Dissapointed rant over!!
Daza
Dissapointed rant over!!
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After reading your point of the RJ flying in single figures , I remember the day that the RJ used to have 50 / 60 in club on a thur/frid from AMS and Jer and flights packed !!
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I think you will find most operators are in the same boat and will be all week with the weather
Ryanair and Easyjet had Liverpool based aircraft everywhere except Liverpool this morning
G-I-B
Ryanair and Easyjet had Liverpool based aircraft everywhere except Liverpool this morning
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Maybe not just due to the weather. I'm currently sat in the departure lounge at EDI, waiting fro my flight to LGW.
The FLYBE Embrarer is parked just outside the window, the passengers have just had to walk off and identify thier bags, and get back on again, there's a lot of groundstaff round the plane too, some of the bags were taken away in a van.
Not sure what's happening, they seem to be loading bags back on at a very slow rate.
The FLYBE Embrarer is parked just outside the window, the passengers have just had to walk off and identify thier bags, and get back on again, there's a lot of groundstaff round the plane too, some of the bags were taken away in a van.
Not sure what's happening, they seem to be loading bags back on at a very slow rate.
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Sounds like a baggage discrepancy, and for whatever reason it couldn't be resolved easily by checking the AAA paperwork (happens quite a lot I'm afraid). It sounds from your description like a baggage ID was neccessary, as this is sometimes the quickest and easiest way to rectify the situation.
Not something the airline can be blamed for.
Sounds like a baggage discrepancy, and for whatever reason it couldn't be resolved easily by checking the AAA paperwork (happens quite a lot I'm afraid). It sounds from your description like a baggage ID was neccessary, as this is sometimes the quickest and easiest way to rectify the situation.
Not something the airline can be blamed for.
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Get a life you gimp!
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Oh I know, some of the passengers looked annoyed, but most seemed to take it okay. The plane left, I think about 20 minutes late, so not a big deal.
I'm currently waiting for my flight to LGW, delayed due to the fog. I have just seen an Easyjet flight land, so maybe this is my aircraft.
I'm currently waiting for my flight to LGW, delayed due to the fog. I have just seen an Easyjet flight land, so maybe this is my aircraft.
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E-mail from BAConnect
Just received this email from BA regarding the sale/merger
UPDATE
Dear Mr XYZ,
You may remember that we announced in November the planned sale of BA Connect to Flybe. We continue to make good progress and hope to be able to confirm more details to you soon. It is critical to both BA Connect and Flybe that your experience is affected as little as possible during the integration of the two airlines.
We would like to reassure you that after the sale is complete Flybe will offer a range a great products and a high level of service, details of which can be seen on their website
In the meantime BA connect will continue to operate normally and you should continue to book as normal.
Thank you for your continued support
UPDATE
Dear Mr XYZ,
You may remember that we announced in November the planned sale of BA Connect to Flybe. We continue to make good progress and hope to be able to confirm more details to you soon. It is critical to both BA Connect and Flybe that your experience is affected as little as possible during the integration of the two airlines.
We would like to reassure you that after the sale is complete Flybe will offer a range a great products and a high level of service, details of which can be seen on their website
In the meantime BA connect will continue to operate normally and you should continue to book as normal.
Thank you for your continued support
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Deal Delayed
The BA Connect takeover by Flybe has been put back till 31st January.
http://www.nextgenerationairline.com/updates.htm
http://www.nextgenerationairline.com/updates.htm
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How many routes, exlcuding LCY ones do BA Connect currently operate?
The latest update on the next generation airline website (see link posted by stupot7783) shows only 22 Flybe routes will be former BA Connect ones - sounds like quite a few present BACON routes could be dropped
The latest update on the next generation airline website (see link posted by stupot7783) shows only 22 Flybe routes will be former BA Connect ones - sounds like quite a few present BACON routes could be dropped
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BACON operate 48 routes excluding LCY and MAN-JFK. They are
BHX to ABZ, BCN, BER, CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, GVA, HAM, HAJ, LYS, MAD, MXP, STR
MAN to ABZ, BHD, BRU, CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, GVA, HAJ, IOM, JER, LYS, MAD, MXP, SOU, VIE
LGW to INV, IOM
GLA to CDG, FRA, MUC
EDI to CDG, HAM, SOU
BRS to CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, MXP, ZRH
BACON operate 48 routes excluding LCY and MAN-JFK. They are
BHX to ABZ, BCN, BER, CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, GVA, HAM, HAJ, LYS, MAD, MXP, STR
MAN to ABZ, BHD, BRU, CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, GVA, HAJ, IOM, JER, LYS, MAD, MXP, SOU, VIE
LGW to INV, IOM
GLA to CDG, FRA, MUC
EDI to CDG, HAM, SOU
BRS to CDG, DUS, EDI, FRA, GLA, MXP, ZRH
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We already know the 8 BRS routes are being axed
Several of the routes are duplicated with the existing Flybe network
BHX - ABZ, BHX - DUS, BHX - EDI, BHX - GLA, BHX - GVA, BHX - HAJ, BHX - HAM
MAN - BHD, MAN - GLA, MAN - SOU
SOU - EDI
This leaves 30 routes. I doubt Flybe will continue GLA - CDG, FRA or MUC as these operate via BHX and could simply be offered as connecting flights.
Leaving 27 routes., so 5 will be axed to make the 22 planned
My guesses are MAN - BRU (already rumoured), MAN - HAJ, EDI - HAM, BHX - BCN & MAN - VIE
Several of the routes are duplicated with the existing Flybe network
BHX - ABZ, BHX - DUS, BHX - EDI, BHX - GLA, BHX - GVA, BHX - HAJ, BHX - HAM
MAN - BHD, MAN - GLA, MAN - SOU
SOU - EDI
This leaves 30 routes. I doubt Flybe will continue GLA - CDG, FRA or MUC as these operate via BHX and could simply be offered as connecting flights.
Leaving 27 routes., so 5 will be axed to make the 22 planned
My guesses are MAN - BRU (already rumoured), MAN - HAJ, EDI - HAM, BHX - BCN & MAN - VIE