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This is just BA yet again protecting their own slot allocation out of LHR by filling their jets full of interlined pax from the regions on the shuttle at the expense of direct flights from the regions.
If BA does manage to tie up with AA, KLM, AFR, AZ then the regions will loose more direct services.
I know its akin to sleeping with the enemy but maybe Plane Stupid could be encouraged to put pressure on BA to leave the regions alone. Afterall an interlined Pax is two take off and landings as opposed to one through what is already a congested LHR.
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If BA does manage to tie up with AA, KLM, AFR, AZ then the regions will loose more direct services.
I know its akin to sleeping with the enemy but maybe Plane Stupid could be encouraged to put pressure on BA to leave the regions alone. Afterall an interlined Pax is two take off and landings as opposed to one through what is already a congested LHR.
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There should be a full-stop after idiot, followed by a capital I in Is.
Not necessarily - instead you could put a dash after idiot, rather than a full stop.
But I agree that you do need some punctuation.......And your original post was a very useful way of comparing the "delights" of air travel to London with the relatively hassle free train journey - signals in the Milton Keynes area permitting....
Can we have the next one in rhyme please?
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Not sure if BA os really at work here, they don't have anti trust immunity with AA though they have been partners for ages, seems odd the timing of this.
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You wanted a post in rhyme, happy to oblige.
There was an airline boss called Willie
Whos passengers thought he was silly
Down to Heathrow they'd go
Bags would be lost, oh what woe
But their jet it was a no-show
He made them all sleep on the floor
No blankets or food very poor
And when they awoke
They heard from Willie the bloke
Your not flying today, the planes broke
There was an airline boss called Willie
Whos passengers thought he was silly
Down to Heathrow they'd go
Bags would be lost, oh what woe
But their jet it was a no-show
He made them all sleep on the floor
No blankets or food very poor
And when they awoke
They heard from Willie the bloke
Your not flying today, the planes broke
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Euromanx
Euromanx have this morning ceased operations. All passengers booked are to be carried by Flybe.
Good Luck to all the guys over there on the island. You have been a pleasure to work with and I wish you all the very best for the future.
Good Luck to all the guys over there on the island. You have been a pleasure to work with and I wish you all the very best for the future.
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I have never posted on here before, but read many many times.
it seems to me since having to register there have been alot more pointless comments, threads, and petty arguments.
it seems to me since having to register there have been alot more pointless comments, threads, and petty arguments.
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Such as that one.
(And this one).
Haha.
Is the AA 5x weekly confirmed then? Hopefully, a bit less competition accross the Atlantic will allow all carriers to maintain acceptable LFs over the coming winter season, sharing the passengers over fewer flights. Do you think the 5x service could be a product of exchange rates, with it being so expensive for the Americans in the UK? Do more Americans travel with AA and more Brits with BMI on the route? I am just speculating here...
(And this one).
Haha.
Is the AA 5x weekly confirmed then? Hopefully, a bit less competition accross the Atlantic will allow all carriers to maintain acceptable LFs over the coming winter season, sharing the passengers over fewer flights. Do you think the 5x service could be a product of exchange rates, with it being so expensive for the Americans in the UK? Do more Americans travel with AA and more Brits with BMI on the route? I am just speculating here...
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STORM Eng are chasing EK triple 7s.
Story is EK to go 3 times a day this winter.
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Adding an A380 to two 77W flights would double seat numbers which would not be filled instantly. Also, the A380 coming to MAN (if there would be one which I assume there will be one day) will be the larger capacity version as they do not operate F to MAN. That would mean and extra 1200+ seats per day!
I think they will probably do what they usually do. Add an A330 morning departure, then upgrade it accordingly, and if the other two flights are anything to go by - it won't be long before a third 77W will be at the so called famous EK gate at T2.
I think they will probably do what they usually do. Add an A330 morning departure, then upgrade it accordingly, and if the other two flights are anything to go by - it won't be long before a third 77W will be at the so called famous EK gate at T2.
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Per MUFC's posting (beating me by a few seconds in posting the same info!), we're not yet having consistent 80% loads if I remember correctly i.e. for months on end. Once we see that 80% level beaten on a regular basis then we'll get the expansion.
But a 3rd daily flight would mean no A380s for a long time (more than 5 years, perhaps nearer 10), as it would probably launch with an A330 then upgrade to 772 then to 77W, each time adding a limited number of seats to fill. Or, dependent on connectivity at DXB, perhaps the 77W may go onto the new service, with A330 going on the evening service.
But a 3rd daily flight would mean no A380s for a long time (more than 5 years, perhaps nearer 10), as it would probably launch with an A330 then upgrade to 772 then to 77W, each time adding a limited number of seats to fill. Or, dependent on connectivity at DXB, perhaps the 77W may go onto the new service, with A330 going on the evening service.
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Going back to the American Airlines thread, noticed that some Italian routes are being cut completely of down to 5 a week over the winter so they must be feeling the pinch on Europe routes with exchange rates as they are
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Someone posted on another site that Emirates have finally got their wish and are building their own lounge. This is in the old Lancaster restaurant in T1 (I assume that place did exist - I can't recall it).
So, yet another move for Emirates back to T1.
Also posted was the 3rd flight. This has been rumoured for a least 2 years though, so I'll believe it when I see it. However, it is quite difficult these days to get a business class seat from MAN, so maybe they're looking to sort that out.
Even if they only have 80% loadings, if J class is full, they won't be complaining.
So, yet another move for Emirates back to T1.
Also posted was the 3rd flight. This has been rumoured for a least 2 years though, so I'll believe it when I see it. However, it is quite difficult these days to get a business class seat from MAN, so maybe they're looking to sort that out.
Even if they only have 80% loadings, if J class is full, they won't be complaining.
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Perhaps it was a typo error or mis-heard (A380?) - as an A330 would
seem to be more the Emirates way of upping services as
demand is generated.
MM
Perhaps it was a typo error or mis-heard (A380?) - as an A330 would
seem to be more the Emirates way of upping services as
demand is generated.
MM
i wonder what would happen if EK did intoduce the A380, would they downgrade their noon/evening services to A330's?thus upgrading accordingly?
interesting!
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Hi guys,
Just wondering how the BD A319/A321 operating for WW is going? Are threr particular flights this aircraft operates or can it be seen across the network ex MAN?
Cheers,
Brian.
Just wondering how the BD A319/A321 operating for WW is going? Are threr particular flights this aircraft operates or can it be seen across the network ex MAN?
Cheers,
Brian.
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the future for MAN is locost.....EK 3 times daily ?? i doubt it..only so much traffic connecting to aussie and the subcontinent.Fr are the future,forget AA and the premium carriers across the pond.manchester is a low yield,bucket and spade gateway.the only hope for expansion comes at the expense of liverpool....most of ryanairs' pax ex liverpool come from the manchester catchment area,if manchester offer the right deal Fr will expand big time.otherwise it's just charter,charter and stagnation.
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bermudatriangle,
(*whisper*) Good answer, just don't tell SQ, EK, QR, EY, US, AA, DL, CO and all the other business class carriers about it!
MAN has a big business base. Yes, there is a lot of charter traffic, mainly because we Northerners like to travel alot and MAN hass been at it for donkey's years. All three markets work out of MAN and hopefully they will continue to for years to come!
(*whisper*) Good answer, just don't tell SQ, EK, QR, EY, US, AA, DL, CO and all the other business class carriers about it!
MAN has a big business base. Yes, there is a lot of charter traffic, mainly because we Northerners like to travel alot and MAN hass been at it for donkey's years. All three markets work out of MAN and hopefully they will continue to for years to come!