Jet2 - 3

[toledoashley]

I understand the the ex GF aircraft were not in very good order - but then again that didnt stop SilverJet with the exFJE 767, which has not been doing too badly. Good on Jet2, dont want to see the norm though MAN - FLL or DXB would be good as well as being allocated on some of the canary/southern spain runs when needed.

[ryan2000]

Jet 2 have doubled their winter frequency on ORK-NCL from 2 in 2006/7 to 4 in 2007/8. Maybe Sunderlands' accession to the premiership has influenced this welcome decision.

[crewboi83]

Jet2s 737s from NCL do 2, 3 rotations a day maximum!!

The 757s have lots of down time (just as well at mo) as 1 operates MJV everyday and the KRK mon and fri
757 number 2 operates the PMI daily with the odd AGP thrown in.
Wed only 1 757 flies but think the PMI which was on 737 on a wed may have been put on to 757 for peak season, so they have a very relaxed flying programme.
The 767 rumour has been going round for ages but not as strongly as now
had heard it was Ex XL.com 767s cummin tho, along with 2 more 757s for next summer.
I had heard that the powers above were sick of delays and are now seriously looking into 733 replacements with either airbus A319/320 or 737-700

[Smudger]

May I, as a Jet 2 757 Captain, respectfully suggest that all of you who post on this thread who don't know what the **** you are on about desist from posting until you know the facts. Our aircraft, albeit "old", are well maintained and are doing a fine job. We suffer from the same problems regarding tech delays and other setbacks as any other airline but we are all committed to getting the job done to the best of our ability. There is a lot of positivity and support coming through on this thread, which is great to see, but those of you who just want to knock us are just wasting your time. Jet 2 are here to stay, so deal with it.

[take-off]

Glad to hear it smudger, hope theres more to come at the blackpool end too, some Airbus A319/320 would look good in Jet2 colours, although i'm sure their probably sticky with boeing.

[Bam Thwok]

Originally Posted by Smudger

We suffer from the same problems regarding tech delays and other setbacks as any other airline but we are all committed to getting the job done to the best of our ability.

True...if only the management had that same "commitment" to it's staff !
Very serious mistakes have been made in the planning and execution of the summer program and it's wholely down to all us "troopers" being flexible that's keeping the operation moving.
I can't give my views on how things are going on the "golden" fleet, however, on the 73, I can only say it's chaotic....especially on the weekends....any tech delay or Capt calling in sick and the operations "trousers" are round the companys "ankles" !

Jet 2 are here to stay, so deal with it.

If the lessons aren't taken on board and management don't grow up....I, sadly, have serious doubts !

[robo283]

Nice one, Smudger

[10 DME ARC]

Went NCL(101)-LGW-(104)NCL yeaterday on CELX by the return flight the brakes were making an awful sound when applied, still they stopped us landing on 07 with a tail wind due to a CB east of the field!

[Mooncrest]

Nobody would deny Jet2 are here to stay. I am sure they'll be around for a while yet. And it's probably fair to say that hardly anyone on here knows what they're talking about. There's a lot of hearsay, gossip, bull**** and rumour. Hence it's a rumour network. Take it easy for heaven's sake.

[crewboi83]

Being cabin crew on the the B737-200,300,400,800 the breaks do sometimes make a noise on landing...especially if applied on a heavy landing or if your coming down on a wet runway, having worked on LX a few times down here in LBA I can say that its a fine aircraft.... is prob one of the most reliable in the fleet!

[freightdoggy dog]

Tis indeed a fine airframe...which is why we stuck a big cargo door init..remember boxes dont b!tch...and the RM ops achieved 100% OTP last week !!

[bartelby]

Someone tell Smudger that most of the knockers on pprune either still work for the company
or have been shafted by them in the past
Hey freightdog well said the freight has always been the backbone of jet2

[Mr.Brown]

Smudger

most of the knockers on pprune either still work for the company or have been shafted by them in the past

bartelby, is that ok for you. Why you couldn't tell her yourself is beyond me.

[Mr.Brown]

and the RM ops achieved 100% OTP last week !!

Nothing to do with the aircraft on "Hot Standby" for RM then.
Imagine every flight had another aircraft on standby even the pax side would almost hit 100% OPT

[LDS]

Anybody know what happened on LS266 from AGP to LBA on 19th July. It was due to land at 22:55 but had a 4 hour delay to 03:00. After 2 attempts to land at Leeds it was then diverted to Manchester due to fog. But another Jet2 flight from Alicante managed to land at 03:15.

Just wondered if anyone knows what caused the delay? Thanks.

[Mr.Brown]

1st A/C was probably a 757 and the 2nd was probably a 737. 757's aren't CAT III @ LBA as far as I'm aware.
Just a guess mind you!

[Nearly Man]

So, anyone know when these 767's are turning up? I want to have a go on one

[robo283]

You and me both, Nearly Man. I've been told they are going to be based at STN. This might be miles off the mark though.

As an aside, if GF were advertising them in the paper, they must be pretty keen to get rid of them, which is not a good sign.

[toledoashley]

Whats the bet on leisure America routes?? Las Vegas, Orlando and maybe some others.

[jet2impress]

STN..... how very unusual!! I can't see that happening unless it is for a series of charters for a couple of months! 767-200 would be interesting in a QC config!! LOL!!!