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As a regular long haul business traveller I find it sad and quite worrying that virtually all the talk of new routes or frequencies at MAN are LCC's. From looking really promising a few years back with MH still here and CX and possibly TG on their way, we've now got people hoping one of worst airlines on the planet will be setting a base up. Where did it all go wrong ?.
Talking of terminal movements. MAN are still badgering SQ to move to Terminal 1, but they are having none of it. If they did at least we would be spared that disgraceful Servisair lounge in T2. Although the complaints from SQ pax about that place are mounting and they are being pressured to do something about it. The sooner the better.....
Talking of terminal movements. MAN are still badgering SQ to move to Terminal 1, but they are having none of it. If they did at least we would be spared that disgraceful Servisair lounge in T2. Although the complaints from SQ pax about that place are mounting and they are being pressured to do something about it. The sooner the better.....
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It all went wrong when MAplc realised they had been shafted by licking a**e with BA and getting totally shafted when they sold off BACON.
As for SQ going to T1, they may change their mind when the T1 redevelopment is done and the lounges are rebuilt and relocated.
The airport also want AA and BD at T1 so that they can make T3 all loco and domestic.
As for SQ going to T1, they may change their mind when the T1 redevelopment is done and the lounges are rebuilt and relocated.
The airport also want AA and BD at T1 so that they can make T3 all loco and domestic.
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Cargo Boom ?
See what happens when you take "Shopping" out of the equation where airline services are concerned?
New Services started recently are
Great Wall Cargo B744F's, No Shopping outlets required at all!
Jett8 Cargo B742F's, No Shopping outlets required at all!
Fed-Ex Cargo MD-11F's, No shopping outlets required at all!
Air China Cargo B744F's - No shopping outlets required at all!
Aeroflot Cargo DC-10F's (This Tuesday 4/9) - No shopping outlets required at all!
Fanbl***ytastic.
Now all we need is for the Aeroflot chappies to change their minds about substituting, with a B737F on the cargo-run after 4 weeks of DC-10F ops, with an An-12. This to will still require NO SHOPPING OUTLETS AT ALL !!!
Bring 'em on, those lovely cargo haulers !
New Services started recently are
Great Wall Cargo B744F's, No Shopping outlets required at all!
Jett8 Cargo B742F's, No Shopping outlets required at all!
Fed-Ex Cargo MD-11F's, No shopping outlets required at all!
Air China Cargo B744F's - No shopping outlets required at all!
Aeroflot Cargo DC-10F's (This Tuesday 4/9) - No shopping outlets required at all!
Fanbl***ytastic.
Now all we need is for the Aeroflot chappies to change their minds about substituting, with a B737F on the cargo-run after 4 weeks of DC-10F ops, with an An-12. This to will still require NO SHOPPING OUTLETS AT ALL !!!
Bring 'em on, those lovely cargo haulers !
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How long has this been showing as a 757?
First flight appears to be 8/1/08 and continues into June at least per
one booking engine. I know this was on the cards but don't remember
the announcement.
Pete
First flight appears to be 8/1/08 and continues into June at least per
one booking engine. I know this was on the cards but don't remember
the announcement.
Pete
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Mantxl
Have Jet2 pulled MANTXL??? I was planning a flight this xmas to see family and was looking at the site a week ago went back today and nothing from end Oct. I'm sure they had days 1,3,5,7 loaded. That or Im going mad.
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Yes, TXL was loaded over the winter, I was going to book for February. The situation now at MAN is becoming desperate, no flights to the capitals of Spain or Germany, only flybe operating to Milan - (and no competition from LPL), flights to Geneva at only the busiest skiing times...etc
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Read on the MEN today that Air India officials are 'seriously considering' returning to MAN! Realistic? Also I remember SQ saying 10 weekly was possible....any chance of that after going daily (Nov is it?).
Jet2.com don't fly to TXL & never have. TXL=Berlin Tegel).
The Jet2 flights go to Berlin Schonefeld SXF.
Yes, the SXF flights were on for the winter, expensive too, I thought. Looks like its been pulled.
Good news for German fans though.........Air Berlin are to continue the Hamburg service through winter, bookable now from £1, despite the check in staff only last week telling me its scrubbed.
The Jet2 flights go to Berlin Schonefeld SXF.
Yes, the SXF flights were on for the winter, expensive too, I thought. Looks like its been pulled.
Good news for German fans though.........Air Berlin are to continue the Hamburg service through winter, bookable now from £1, despite the check in staff only last week telling me its scrubbed.
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SQ definitely daily 772ER from Winter schedule. This is more than welcome as the flights are rammed at the moment.
They have put in an official request with HQ for a second daily flight 3 times a week, preferably Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The problem is lack of aircraft caused by selling 744's and then not getting A380's on time and also other destinations are chasing additional flights as well. They're are 'on the list', so keep your fingers crossed.
A Friday afternoon/evening flight to Changi would be fantastic for me personally.
They have put in an official request with HQ for a second daily flight 3 times a week, preferably Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The problem is lack of aircraft caused by selling 744's and then not getting A380's on time and also other destinations are chasing additional flights as well. They're are 'on the list', so keep your fingers crossed.
A Friday afternoon/evening flight to Changi would be fantastic for me personally.
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Read on the MEN today that Air India officials are 'seriously considering' returning to MAN
I am sure I read on the BHX thread that loads thru there were not sparkling, maybe a tech stop via Manchester would be more profitable ?
I am sure I read on the BHX thread that loads thru there were not sparkling, maybe a tech stop via Manchester would be more profitable ?
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The Air India operation at BHX is real difficult one to judge as there are no monthly transit figures.
The BHX - ATQ averages between a low of 65 per flight to a high of 110
(probably when it was three a week).
The BHX - YYZ averages from a low of 25 per flight to about a high of 70.
The transits vary wildly from day to day and even late July saw some really bad figures then to be followed by the YYZ been oversold for three days in a row only to drop again.
Even when the transit load drops they do not always fill it with BHX pax on either the YYZ or ATQ.
Basically it is a glorified tech-stop but an Indian news agency stated that it was going daily in the New Year - quote from senior management.
I think it was the same article which mentioned an European hub and I would imagine that Manchester will be in the running and although BHX's runway extension application is allegedly imminent, 2012 is the probably the earliest date for completion, which rules out any West Coast route (USA & Canada) unless the 787 has the legs from 8500ft strip.
Pete
The Air India operation at BHX is real difficult one to judge as there are no monthly transit figures.
The BHX - ATQ averages between a low of 65 per flight to a high of 110
(probably when it was three a week).
The BHX - YYZ averages from a low of 25 per flight to about a high of 70.
The transits vary wildly from day to day and even late July saw some really bad figures then to be followed by the YYZ been oversold for three days in a row only to drop again.
Even when the transit load drops they do not always fill it with BHX pax on either the YYZ or ATQ.
Basically it is a glorified tech-stop but an Indian news agency stated that it was going daily in the New Year - quote from senior management.
I think it was the same article which mentioned an European hub and I would imagine that Manchester will be in the running and although BHX's runway extension application is allegedly imminent, 2012 is the probably the earliest date for completion, which rules out any West Coast route (USA & Canada) unless the 787 has the legs from 8500ft strip.
Pete
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Had the pleasure of being driven round the airport after arriving on the Air Berlin flight from Stansted earlier this evening, dashed to the loo in terminal 1 arrivals just as you exit from passport control....what a mess...looked like the place had'nt been cleaned for weeks,stunk to high heaven and a "Sharps Bin" for used needles placed above on a ledge near the sinks!!....I kid you not!!!...Is this Common Practice Now???..........The arrivals Area is a joke......well the whole place is at the moment!!
Been to Dublin and Stansted today, both efficient and clean!!!!! Just somebody would tell the muppets at Manchester pull their fingers out!!
Onwards to Liverpool!!
Been to Dublin and Stansted today, both efficient and clean!!!!! Just somebody would tell the muppets at Manchester pull their fingers out!!
Onwards to Liverpool!!
I did the airport bus tour too arriving from STN with AB the day before.
Welcomed to the gate by a baggage loader sprawled out sunbathing on a baggage trolley. Watched an airport hand push a pair of steps to the aircraft that were clearly tagged in red "Do Not Use", then waited 10 minutes whilst a different pair of steps brought to the aircraft. The German crew were not amused by the fiasco. For heavens sake Manchester, get a grip !!
Welcomed to the gate by a baggage loader sprawled out sunbathing on a baggage trolley. Watched an airport hand push a pair of steps to the aircraft that were clearly tagged in red "Do Not Use", then waited 10 minutes whilst a different pair of steps brought to the aircraft. The German crew were not amused by the fiasco. For heavens sake Manchester, get a grip !!
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You're having a laugh...............
Any timings yet? are they going to bring in more A/C ? can't see them losing 2 sectors a day from 1 of their 757's, or is this an expansion of Jet2 Holidays?
Fuelboy
Any timings yet? are they going to bring in more A/C ? can't see them losing 2 sectors a day from 1 of their 757's, or is this an expansion of Jet2 Holidays?
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This new service to Egypt will be bookable through jet2 holidays but the flgihts will be operated by XL airways. Although in the future and from next summer if they decide to continue the service we could see them operating this route with there own aircraft.
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An LC airline starting to work with charter carriers, LS really are the for front of future UK aviation!
What is happening over the winter? There are loads of routes that have been operating year round from all of their bases that have not been announced yet and there is less than two months before the flights are expected to take off! Loads of routes from LBA and MAN in particular are currently not available! Come on LS! They seem to be too busy with the S08 flights.
What is happening over the winter? There are loads of routes that have been operating year round from all of their bases that have not been announced yet and there is less than two months before the flights are expected to take off! Loads of routes from LBA and MAN in particular are currently not available! Come on LS! They seem to be too busy with the S08 flights.