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Surely not scandic, there has to be some mistake.........or perhaps not 
anyway its good to hear the jet 2 static display at MAN is nothing more sinister than a lack of demand, must say though whilst i was there their rivals seemed to be quite busy monarch/ tommy cooks/ etc seemed to be in and out all the time
anyway its good to hear the jet 2 static display at MAN is nothing more sinister than a lack of demand, must say though whilst i was there their rivals seemed to be quite busy monarch/ tommy cooks/ etc seemed to be in and out all the time
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luvly jubbly.
it would be nice to see them getting some long haul flights on the go ie caribbean,mexico,florida,canada,also think they could fill out 767s on the sharm and the canaries routes,all with friendly low fares of course.
it would be nice to see them getting some long haul flights on the go ie caribbean,mexico,florida,canada,also think they could fill out 767s on the sharm and the canaries routes,all with friendly low fares of course.
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lets play a little game!
ZB's others fall within the age range of LS's so your point was........
of course their NEW l/n735 06/11/96, a mere youngster at 13 y/o.
How about the ex MYT l/n5 04/02/83, having served Airtours for 10 years
from the age of 12 AFAIK it's still flying for Honeywell!
(parka and bobble hat hung-up)
Fact is, it matters not one jot how old they are but how well the're maintained
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Really WAWKRK, and that with Ryanair starting up ex LBA and competing on many of their routes. Guess they must be doing something right! They just need to get Cat3 sorted on their 757s at LBA and they'll be able to compete operationally with them too.
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I'm not quite sure what HOODED is getting at, re Jet2's Cat3 capability, but (correct me if I'm wrong!)
B737s are Cat3A aircraft, whereas B757/767 family are Cat3B. I don't know much about LBA, but I always thought that Cat 3B was not allowed there due to the slope of the runway! I have heard that 767s go mental there trying to land on a floor that keeps getting further away from the wheels!! lol
B737s are Cat3A aircraft, whereas B757/767 family are Cat3B. I don't know much about LBA, but I always thought that Cat 3B was not allowed there due to the slope of the runway! I have heard that 767s go mental there trying to land on a floor that keeps getting further away from the wheels!! lol
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just had a gander at the 757 production list many/most of the first built are still in active service in one way or another,in fact quite a few are in service with us airways/delta/and aa,some of the biggest airlines around,my point being if airlines of this size and stature still use them then whats the problem of jet2 useing them?
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No problem at all operating older aircraft if you have the engineering support to maintain those aircraft correctly ,problems arise when you try and do it on a shoestring, case in point jet 2, dreadfull dispatch reliability because they havent got the engineering expertise to support the old aircraft there operating , end result is people choose to fly with someone else which is no doubt why the majority of jet2,s aircraft are at present sat around doing very little.
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chowder you are an ass and dont have a CLUE on what you are talking about, you are a recruitment consultant, you recruit engineers for monarch, you count paper clips, now go and do what you are good at and shine your ass behind your sad desk. You make allegations that are damn right SLANDER with NO basis of ANY truth.
I like monarch they are a good outfit, and competition is healthy, however your never ending bile and LIES about jet2 is not doing Monarch any favours if they are accociated with you!
I like monarch they are a good outfit, and competition is healthy, however your never ending bile and LIES about jet2 is not doing Monarch any favours if they are accociated with you!
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simonchunder.
this is getting ridiculous,we get the message that you hate jet2 and love monarch,if jet2 did go under which airline would you choose to pick on next? do you ever give a thought to the people who work for jet2?
now why dont you put on your spotty m jimjams cuddle up to your monarch teddy bear and dream about the engineers you could be hiring for monarch,dont have nightmares about that pesky jet2 and thier nasty friendly low fares, nite nite big boy x
this is getting ridiculous,we get the message that you hate jet2 and love monarch,if jet2 did go under which airline would you choose to pick on next? do you ever give a thought to the people who work for jet2?
now why dont you put on your spotty m jimjams cuddle up to your monarch teddy bear and dream about the engineers you could be hiring for monarch,dont have nightmares about that pesky jet2 and thier nasty friendly low fares, nite nite big boy x
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Ignore simonchowder. He is on all airline forums dissing this & downing that. He should be barred by the moderators, but clearly they are not monitoring this particular forum. I will e-mail them. He was a pain in the a*se on the old GSM thread. Thinks he's above everyone....pratt!
Anyhoo, back to topic. Compared to many, the new 757 to Jet2 is not old, do we know where it is to be based? As I've already said, Edinburgh is desperate for Jet2 to expand there. We need a lo-co to serve destinations like SSH, PFO, FNC, DLM, etc since GSM's demise.
Even if MON do expand at EDI, their prices are way too high.......Jet2 could make a kill! Come on Jet2, lets see a silver 757 at EDI!
Anyhoo, back to topic. Compared to many, the new 757 to Jet2 is not old, do we know where it is to be based? As I've already said, Edinburgh is desperate for Jet2 to expand there. We need a lo-co to serve destinations like SSH, PFO, FNC, DLM, etc since GSM's demise.
Even if MON do expand at EDI, their prices are way too high.......Jet2 could make a kill! Come on Jet2, lets see a silver 757 at EDI!
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For christ sake! Why oh why oh why do you have to spout your crap?
Is it because Jet2 is LoCost?
Is it because Jet2 operates older equipment?
Is it because Jet2 are the only airline that are expanding & recruiting?
Is it because Jet2's bookings are way ahead of last years figures?
Is it because Jet2 have survived where some others have failed?
Is it because Jet2 is a 'Northern' company serving the North of England, Northern Ireland & possibly soon to be Scotland.
What, in God's name do you have against Jet2 & what fuels your bile?
Would you feel happier if Jet2 went bust?
I've read your posts & you appear to have lots to say which is totally devoid of substance, fact or relevance.
Basically, when it comes to aviation, your general ignorance shines through & it's blatantly obvious you know two thirds of three fifths of c*ck all, Laddie!
Now... was there anything else????
For christ sake! Why oh why oh why do you have to spout your crap?
Is it because Jet2 is LoCost?
Is it because Jet2 operates older equipment?
Is it because Jet2 are the only airline that are expanding & recruiting?
Is it because Jet2's bookings are way ahead of last years figures?
Is it because Jet2 have survived where some others have failed?
Is it because Jet2 is a 'Northern' company serving the North of England, Northern Ireland & possibly soon to be Scotland.
What, in God's name do you have against Jet2 & what fuels your bile?
Would you feel happier if Jet2 went bust?
I've read your posts & you appear to have lots to say which is totally devoid of substance, fact or relevance.
Basically, when it comes to aviation, your general ignorance shines through & it's blatantly obvious you know two thirds of three fifths of c*ck all, Laddie!
Now... was there anything else????
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daddy-oh. once again i applaud your post sir
why oh why would anyone try and slag of a up and comeing airline creating new jobs in this enviroment is beyond me
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talking of jobs many congrates on your new post m8 and best wishes
why oh why would anyone try and slag of a up and comeing airline creating new jobs in this enviroment is beyond me
.talking of jobs many congrates on your new post m8 and best wishes
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Cat III LBA
Someone questioned the CAT III capability at LBA re jet2. Let me put the record straight. Runway 32 is the only cat II /III runway avail at LBA, it has a hump on the touchdown zone followed by a downslope. The 737 series aircraft have an early form of autoland which is quite crude by modern standards which do not kick off drift etc (2 axis) and thump the aircraft at the runway, (works but crude) limited to cat IIIa operations. Later aircraft (Fokker F70/F100, B757/767, A320 series etc) have a 3 axis autoland system, much more complex and cat iiiB capable. However because the aircraft kick off drift and "feel" for the landing using the rad alt, with the hump and downslope on runway 32 there is a danger that the aircraft would float and land far too deep, therefore most operators ban autoland on these newer aircraft types at LBA. Just a quirk of the airfield i am afraid. Therefore Jet2 737s are catIII capable at LBA the 757s are not.
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blue pilot , you've got in 1. The problem is that nothing other than the 737s can use the Cat 3 on 32. Ryanair only operate 737s Jet2 use 757 and may soon use 767s ex LBA. The fact that LBA is the highest airport in the UK means it is also one of the poorest for weather. All I was saying is Jet2 will suffer in Cat3 conditions compared to its new rival at LBA because of this. PIA have recently done some Cat2 approaches into LBA and have been lucky over the winter with their A310s. It's about time the problem was resolved by the airport but it seems they'd rather put money into a new terminal upgrade with lots more shops. I guess thats commercial sense but if you end up loosing all the biggest ac on bad weather days then it's not just the shops that suffer! I'd just like Jet2 to be able to compete on an equal footing but the airport don't seem to attach any priority to this unlike MAN/LTN!