Easyjet - 3

[conradmueller]

Do you know if the obstacles involved in removing the six seats are regulatory or commercial? I can see the commercial case in a way - the six seats generate extra revenue when filled. On the regulatory side, would there need to be some form of re-certification? Obviously amendments would need to be made to SEPs/SOPs.

They are commercial, because 6 seats less mean 1 cabin attendant less (3 instead of 4).

[737Jock]

The reason for the extra 6 seats would surprise you!

[Jet2krazey]

Please do tell!

[G-TTIC]

They are commercial, because 6 seats less mean 1 cabin attendant less (3 instead of 4).

But that's hardly a commercial obstacle, as it reduces costs. Would there be any regulatory issues besides writing new SOPs and having the manual approved?

The reason for the extra 6 seats would surprise you!

Go on, tell us!

[MUFC_fan]

Anybody know when EZY are to put their winter timetable on sale from LPL? It is usually one of the 1st bases.

Wanting to book NW-Barcelona region for Xmas time but can't yet!

[Charlie Roy]

Anybody know when EZY are to put their winter timetable on sale from LPL?

Last year LPL Easyjet winter flights when on sale June 15th...

[parky747]

jethros fleet listings indicate that most of the a320's that have only had the ba name and tail blanked out and left with blue bottoms are to be returned to lessor, are these to be replaced with A319 a/c ?

[IB4138]

Jethro's is showing the 4 oldest A320s to be returned to lessor 1Q09 and the oldest A321 to go to Monarch in Aug 08, the latter was planned before the take over.

By that time a further 3 x new build A321s will have arrived.

[MUFC_fan]

So are EZY going for a two type - A321 and A321?

I'm guessing the A321s will be kept on the bucket and spade routes plus some larger business routes and the A319 everywhere else?

Personally I can't see a use for the A320 as the other two a/c cover their market perfectly.

[OLNEY 1 BRAVO]

Suggest you read post #764!

[Mr @ Spotty M]

The GB Air a/c were being offered to airlines soon after the merger was announced, that was well before March and they included the A321s.

[parky747]

If the ex GB fleet was taken out, EZY wouldnt have a/c with range to service routes like TFS would they? Do they want these routes? Is a 319 capable?

[MUFC_fan]

Believe it or not, the A319 has the furthest range of any of the A320 series aircraft.

[MUFC_fan]

Believe it or not, the A319 has the furthest range of any of the A320 series aircraft.

[Flitefone]

A319 are regularly used for coast to coast Ops in the USA, these sectors are often in excess of 5hrs.

[G-TTIC]

Certain GB 321s are fitted with extra fuel tanks to increase range.

[Sark]

I have a feeling that Easy Jet will not continue flying to the Canary Islands and Madeira. These destinations do not fir in with their way of working.

[airhumberside]

The Canaries and Maderia were served by EZY before the GB deal. Funchal from STN and BRS, ACE/FUE from MAD and LPA from GVA

[monkey lover]

"Believe it or not, the A319 has the furthest range of any of the A320 series aircraft."

Depands on what MTOW you operate them to !

[MUFC_fan]

I have a feeling that Easy Jet will not continue flying to the Canary Islands and Madeira. These destinations do not fir in with their way of working.

In one word - rubbish.

The canaries DO fit into the EZY plan. I'm guessing you mean EZY's plan is mainly <1000nm which is true in a lot of cases but just look: LGW/LTN-ATH, LTN-IST, LGW-MAK, the list goes on. EZY are expanding into the wider area as the main EU countries become crowded.

Like FR, EZY find the longer flights very profitable. Just look at the fares, plus all the money they make onboard over the 3-4 hour period.