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Yes thanks for the info on G-LSAK. I noticed it was ferried to Lasham sometime back on 20/21 JAN 2010. With the major overhaul and it's relatively young age of 13.5 years old plus winglets, it should look a winner. Anyone know where it may be based? If it's close enough, may take a trip to see it....
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I am wondering whether it is not better just to dump stranded passengers like Ryanair do and cancel the flights or to be like Jet2 who do their best to help.
Our flight back to LBA from Murcia on Sunday was delayed by the ash cloud.
Jet2 attempted to get a flight down from NCL with LBA pax taken there by coach. I dont know the whole story but Murcia closes at 11 pm so the plan was to take us to Alicante. In the meantime further ash cloud problems occured so we were taken to the Hotel Gran Bali in Benidorm. Manchester pax were also taken there plus another LBA flight and we were told Alicante was closed and we would be advised next day at 10.30am.
One group of moaners wanted to go only to Alicante airport, for what I dont know. Maybe they thought they could demand that it be opened.
There were many others moaners including one low life prat going on about having 2 "f*****g suitcases full of mucky washing.
If I was Ian Doubtfire I would be pretty pissed off with these morons.
I know they probably must help Jet2 Holiday pax but I reckon most were flight only.
Our flight back to LBA from Murcia on Sunday was delayed by the ash cloud.
Jet2 attempted to get a flight down from NCL with LBA pax taken there by coach. I dont know the whole story but Murcia closes at 11 pm so the plan was to take us to Alicante. In the meantime further ash cloud problems occured so we were taken to the Hotel Gran Bali in Benidorm. Manchester pax were also taken there plus another LBA flight and we were told Alicante was closed and we would be advised next day at 10.30am.
One group of moaners wanted to go only to Alicante airport, for what I dont know. Maybe they thought they could demand that it be opened.
There were many others moaners including one low life prat going on about having 2 "f*****g suitcases full of mucky washing.
If I was Ian Doubtfire I would be pretty pissed off with these morons.
I know they probably must help Jet2 Holiday pax but I reckon most were flight only.
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It was good to see JET2 busing LBA passenegrs to NCL and putting on extra flights to their destinations due to the ash cloud the other day. Shows that they have great flexibility and excellent organisation, which is to the customers' benefit.
Taking all the passengers, IT and flight only, to accommodation in Benidorm or to any other place for that matter, is a good move. Airlines have to pay 'reasonable' expenses to seat only passengers if the flight is cancelled due to the 'ash' any way. As JET2 provided the transport and food and hotel accommodation, there are no expenses to pay out. The cost is kept to a minimum with contract rates at hotels and transport by coach is cheaper than individual taxis. Furthermore the passengers are kept together so that communication and information is made simple. Control of the passengers also means efficient departure to the airport and quick flight departure.
And to all the above you can add customer satisfaction........Ok OK for most anyway......but in any case it was also advantageous to JET2.
It was good to see JET2 busing LBA passenegrs to NCL and putting on extra flights to their destinations due to the ash cloud the other day. Shows that they have great flexibility and excellent organisation, which is to the customers' benefit.
Taking all the passengers, IT and flight only, to accommodation in Benidorm or to any other place for that matter, is a good move. Airlines have to pay 'reasonable' expenses to seat only passengers if the flight is cancelled due to the 'ash' any way. As JET2 provided the transport and food and hotel accommodation, there are no expenses to pay out. The cost is kept to a minimum with contract rates at hotels and transport by coach is cheaper than individual taxis. Furthermore the passengers are kept together so that communication and information is made simple. Control of the passengers also means efficient departure to the airport and quick flight departure.
And to all the above you can add customer satisfaction........Ok OK for most anyway......but in any case it was also advantageous to JET2.
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I agree, it was a pretty smart and well planned move by Jet2.
They already use the 750 room Gran Bali and an extra 500 pax only take up another 250 rooms at a time when many hotels are struggling with low occupancy.
I agree, it was a pretty smart and well planned move by Jet2.
They already use the 750 room Gran Bali and an extra 500 pax only take up another 250 rooms at a time when many hotels are struggling with low occupancy.
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UPS@EMA:
"The 757’s historic departure to Paphos, signalled yet further investment into the region by the airline, who went on to announce five new direct routes out of the airport, which will be serviced by a second aircraft for the base."
The second aircraft mentioned is for summer 2011 to service the extra 5 destinations. Does that mean another B757? And if so, are they planning to get more B757's to add to the fleet, as they seem fully committed at the moment? Or have they foreseen acquiring other Boeing types/models that would free B757's committed to other bases?
Be it as it may, JET2 expanding is good news all round.
DD
"The 757’s historic departure to Paphos, signalled yet further investment into the region by the airline, who went on to announce five new direct routes out of the airport, which will be serviced by a second aircraft for the base."
The second aircraft mentioned is for summer 2011 to service the extra 5 destinations. Does that mean another B757? And if so, are they planning to get more B757's to add to the fleet, as they seem fully committed at the moment? Or have they foreseen acquiring other Boeing types/models that would free B757's committed to other bases?
Be it as it may, JET2 expanding is good news all round.
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It should be another B752 at EMA along with the B752 which is already there for S11, but it could change depending on booking figures etc... I'd also expect more routes to be announced, there isnt a full timetable there yet... so anything could happen, there might even be a B752 and B733 put there extra for S11... its too early to know
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Thanks for that. Just the right size to be flexible and covering a manageable area of bases to get the most out of their fleet. More routes needed out of EMA, as you say, but I expect that other bases will see interesting growth for 2011 as well. The logic for ALC, FAO and PMI is obvious for EMA but these destinations are also due at other bases with the addition of AGP. Never mind the competition if the flying days are at a premium and popular. Plus a helpful contribution from the IT side of the business makes for a profitable overall operation.
Thanks for that. Just the right size to be flexible and covering a manageable area of bases to get the most out of their fleet. More routes needed out of EMA, as you say, but I expect that other bases will see interesting growth for 2011 as well. The logic for ALC, FAO and PMI is obvious for EMA but these destinations are also due at other bases with the addition of AGP. Never mind the competition if the flying days are at a premium and popular. Plus a helpful contribution from the IT side of the business makes for a profitable overall operation.
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Does anybody know which bases Jet2 are operating charter flights from this summer, with flight numbers usually being 4 numbers e.g. 2026/7.
Grateful for any information
Regards,
Sam
Grateful for any information
Regards,
Sam
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Sam,
Jet2 have a number of charter flights from Manchester with 4 digit flight numbers. These are pure charter flights as opposed to their low-cost scheduled flights which all appear to be 3 digit.
Sorry cannot help with other airports.
Jet2 have a number of charter flights from Manchester with 4 digit flight numbers. These are pure charter flights as opposed to their low-cost scheduled flights which all appear to be 3 digit.
Sorry cannot help with other airports.
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Fot those who may be interested Jet2's latest 757 "AK" is currently at LBA.
It arrived from Norwich mid evening on Sunday 23rd and is sporting all white scheme with red tail and engine cowels and of course winglets.
Cheers
Scampi
It arrived from Norwich mid evening on Sunday 23rd and is sporting all white scheme with red tail and engine cowels and of course winglets.
Cheers
Scampi