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From the online news source e-tid.com:
Ryanair and Jet2 agree to be upfront
28 Feb 2011
The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a guide for consumers to help them get the best deal for flights.
It comes as Jet2 and Ryanair have agreed that they will display the full price up-front by 28 April and 1 June 2011 respectively, said the CAA.
The authority has been working with carriers to ensure they display prices clearly and said traditional airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and BMI comply with their obligations to do so.
It added: ‘We welcome the steps taken by easyJet to amend its website at an early stage of the CAA’s work and the changes made by Monarch Airlines, bmibaby and Flybe to display the final, inclusive price at all times.
‘Jet2 and Ryanair have also formally agreed that they will display the full price up-front by 28 April and 1 June 2011 respectively.’
Iain Osborne, CAA group director of regulatory policy, said: ‘The difference between the price holidaymakers might see when they first search for a flight and the lowest price actually available can be £100 or more for a family of four.
‘Consumers should be presented with clear information about the price of their flight throughout the booking process, so they can make fair comparisons between different airlines.
‘Most airlines have changed their websites and adverts to include all unavoidable charges, and Ryanair and Jet2 are committed to doing so by summer.
‘In the meantime holidaymakers should follow our Top Tips for Tickets and be aware that headline prices may not include unavoidable costs in some cases.’
Its Top Tips for Tickets urges customers to ‘always shop around for the best deal and check you are comparing like with like before you book’.
Other tips including checking whether the prices on the screen are the final prices before committing to a booking, and ensuring that ‘you are only paying for things you want – travel insurance, reserving a seat, or hold baggage are common optional extras’.
It suggests members of the public double-check all the details, especially travellers’ names and flight dates, as many airlines charge to change them later.
The CAA said consumers have raised concerns over charges for changing their details, the clarity on pricing of optional extras such as seat booking, and credit card fees and charges, which it will be looking into in the future.
Ryanair and Jet2 agree to be upfront
28 Feb 2011
The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a guide for consumers to help them get the best deal for flights.
It comes as Jet2 and Ryanair have agreed that they will display the full price up-front by 28 April and 1 June 2011 respectively, said the CAA.
The authority has been working with carriers to ensure they display prices clearly and said traditional airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and BMI comply with their obligations to do so.
It added: ‘We welcome the steps taken by easyJet to amend its website at an early stage of the CAA’s work and the changes made by Monarch Airlines, bmibaby and Flybe to display the final, inclusive price at all times.
‘Jet2 and Ryanair have also formally agreed that they will display the full price up-front by 28 April and 1 June 2011 respectively.’
Iain Osborne, CAA group director of regulatory policy, said: ‘The difference between the price holidaymakers might see when they first search for a flight and the lowest price actually available can be £100 or more for a family of four.
‘Consumers should be presented with clear information about the price of their flight throughout the booking process, so they can make fair comparisons between different airlines.
‘Most airlines have changed their websites and adverts to include all unavoidable charges, and Ryanair and Jet2 are committed to doing so by summer.
‘In the meantime holidaymakers should follow our Top Tips for Tickets and be aware that headline prices may not include unavoidable costs in some cases.’
Its Top Tips for Tickets urges customers to ‘always shop around for the best deal and check you are comparing like with like before you book’.
Other tips including checking whether the prices on the screen are the final prices before committing to a booking, and ensuring that ‘you are only paying for things you want – travel insurance, reserving a seat, or hold baggage are common optional extras’.
It suggests members of the public double-check all the details, especially travellers’ names and flight dates, as many airlines charge to change them later.
The CAA said consumers have raised concerns over charges for changing their details, the clarity on pricing of optional extras such as seat booking, and credit card fees and charges, which it will be looking into in the future.
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That's my one and only grip when i book a LCC flight. The price starts at a few euros, and even without purchasing any optional stuff (bags, seat, meal) you just see the price arise every step you take on the booking process. Glad that will be changed so everyone know what they gonna pay straight away if they don't want any extras.
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Just to highlight how absurd the current pricing system is, if you take LBR - DUS on the 3rd May and returning 10th May, the headline fare is £1.99 outbound and £0.99 return. The price you pay for on-line check-in, handbaggage only, NO 'optional' extras, and paid for by Debit Card is £70.47.
i have booked to fly on the 8th of may with a bag and extra legroom but i am not returning
Just to highlight how absurd the current pricing system is, if you take LBR - DUS on the 3rd May and returning 10th May, the headline fare is £1.99 outbound and £0.99 return. The price you pay for on-line check-in, handbaggage only, NO 'optional' extras, and paid for by Debit Card is £70.47.
i have booked to fly on the 8th of may with a bag and extra legroom but i am not returning
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Selected flights for next Summer (2012) with Jet2 from Leeds Bradford Airport are now onsale. Flights bookable now are: Palma, Ibiza, Mahon, Malaga, Alicante, Murcia, Tenerife, Arrecife, Barclelona & Faro.
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Was on a ferry flight back from Fort Lauderdale, after taking a crew outbound.
It is due to operate a BFS-LTN-BFS day trip tomorrow.
Did it land in BFS or divert to MAN, reason l ask is that l spotted on the MAN arrivals, on ceefax this morning flight diverted.
Normally when seeing diverted, it means diverted in and not as you would normally read it.
It is due to operate a BFS-LTN-BFS day trip tomorrow.
Did it land in BFS or divert to MAN, reason l ask is that l spotted on the MAN arrivals, on ceefax this morning flight diverted.
Normally when seeing diverted, it means diverted in and not as you would normally read it.
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I have noticed that Jet2 are now showing fares totally inclusive of all taxes and charges. Well not quite all charges, a Check-in Fee and Booking Fee (unless payment is by Electron) is still charged seperately otherwise the only extra charges are for optional services such as hold baggage, seat reservation and meals. They also seem to have dropped the Fuel Surcharge or incorporated it into the base fare.
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New ROUTES for Summer 2012:
EDINBURGH - ALICANTE - 4x/w from 29 March 2012
EAST MIDLANDS - MALAGA - 5x/w from May 2012
EAST MIDLANDS - MURCIA - 3x/w from May 2012
BELFAST -ALICANTE will up from 1x/w during the peak season to 3x/w all the summer season.
EAST MIDLANDS - ALICANTE will up from 3x/w to 5x/w during the summer season.
EAST MIDLANDS - FARO => to 4x/w.
EAST MIDLANDS - MAJORCA => to 6x/w.
EAST MIDLANDS - TENERIFE SOUTH => increase capacity (more seats available).
EDINBURGH - MALAGA => to 4x/w from 30 March 2012
More info: New Jet2.com Routes from Edinburgh and East Midlands for Summer 2012 | Jet2.com
EDINBURGH - ALICANTE - 4x/w from 29 March 2012
EAST MIDLANDS - MALAGA - 5x/w from May 2012
EAST MIDLANDS - MURCIA - 3x/w from May 2012
BELFAST -ALICANTE will up from 1x/w during the peak season to 3x/w all the summer season.
EAST MIDLANDS - ALICANTE will up from 3x/w to 5x/w during the summer season.
EAST MIDLANDS - FARO => to 4x/w.
EAST MIDLANDS - MAJORCA => to 6x/w.
EAST MIDLANDS - TENERIFE SOUTH => increase capacity (more seats available).
EDINBURGH - MALAGA => to 4x/w from 30 March 2012
More info: New Jet2.com Routes from Edinburgh and East Midlands for Summer 2012 | Jet2.com
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November sees the return of LS's Christmas shopping flights to NYC.
This year flights will operate from East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.
Schedule below
East Midlands to New York
LS073 EMA 08:10 EWR 11:15 757 4 (Ops 17 NOV only)
LS074 EWR 22:00 EMA 10:00 757 7 (Ops 20 NOV only)
GLASGOW to New York
LS085 GLA 08:30 EWR 11:00 757 4 (Ops 17 NOV only)
LS086 EWR 20:00 GLA 07:50 757 7 (Ops 20 NOV only)
Leeds Bradford to New York
LS087 LBA 08:10 EWR 11:15 757 4 (Ops 01st & 8th DEC only)
LS088 EWR 20:00 LBA 08:00 757 7 (Ops 04th & 10th DEC only)
Newcastle to New York
LS075 NCL 08:00 EWR 11:00 757 4 (Ops 01st & 8th DEC only)
LS076 EWR 22:00 NCL 10:00 757 7 (Ops 04th & 10th DEC only)
This year flights will operate from East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.
Schedule below
East Midlands to New York
LS073 EMA 08:10 EWR 11:15 757 4 (Ops 17 NOV only)
LS074 EWR 22:00 EMA 10:00 757 7 (Ops 20 NOV only)
GLASGOW to New York
LS085 GLA 08:30 EWR 11:00 757 4 (Ops 17 NOV only)
LS086 EWR 20:00 GLA 07:50 757 7 (Ops 20 NOV only)
Leeds Bradford to New York
LS087 LBA 08:10 EWR 11:15 757 4 (Ops 01st & 8th DEC only)
LS088 EWR 20:00 LBA 08:00 757 7 (Ops 04th & 10th DEC only)
Newcastle to New York
LS075 NCL 08:00 EWR 11:00 757 4 (Ops 01st & 8th DEC only)
LS076 EWR 22:00 NCL 10:00 757 7 (Ops 04th & 10th DEC only)
There was a very mixed reaction to Jet2 cancelling Tunisia and Egypt earlier this year. Posts 4010 onwards.
From today's BBC Ceefax "Thomas Cook warns of weak trading. Unrest in key tourism destionations such as Tunisia and Egypt have weighed heavily on profits at Thomas Cook. TCX saw half year operating losses widen by £36m to £166m as travellers cancelled bookings and shunned the resorts. TCX warned of a further impact in the 2nd half of £35m, adding that the UK market remained tough. The firm is restructuring , having made 500 redundancies and closed it defined benefit pension scheme"
Of course there are massive differences in scale, Jet2 was small enough to react and we will have to wait for the Dart Gp results (but the April Trading Statement said profits would be in line with forecasts); but on the face of it it looks like the correct decision was made for the Company and its staff. Sure there were some unhappy clients, a difficult call made correctly???
From today's BBC Ceefax "Thomas Cook warns of weak trading. Unrest in key tourism destionations such as Tunisia and Egypt have weighed heavily on profits at Thomas Cook. TCX saw half year operating losses widen by £36m to £166m as travellers cancelled bookings and shunned the resorts. TCX warned of a further impact in the 2nd half of £35m, adding that the UK market remained tough. The firm is restructuring , having made 500 redundancies and closed it defined benefit pension scheme"
Of course there are massive differences in scale, Jet2 was small enough to react and we will have to wait for the Dart Gp results (but the April Trading Statement said profits would be in line with forecasts); but on the face of it it looks like the correct decision was made for the Company and its staff. Sure there were some unhappy clients, a difficult call made correctly???
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Looks like Jet2.com are also adding a new once weekly Monday service from its Leeds/Bradford base to Las Palmas-Gran Canaria for next summer 2012.
Flights commence from May 28th and are to be operated by the Boeing 757.
Flights commence from May 28th and are to be operated by the Boeing 757.
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Anyone know where the Thomson - Jet2 merger / takeover rumor has started from????? Keep hearing this at work lately. It's almost as bad as the old Jet2 - Globescam merger; except most of us at J2 wouldn't actually mind that! Especially if we got the Thomson T & C's and all the idiots in middle management got the boot! 
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I definitely think the decision to drop Tunisia and Egypt was correct. Why fanny about with a 'wait and see' approach to then end up flying half empty planes each time?
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The last time this rumour surfaced was when Jet2Hols signed a contract with TUI to distribute our holidays through Thomson travel agents. Coupled with the fact LSAL/LSAM were previously ex TOM aircraft, people got a bit over excited!
Heard that Jet2 are getting two ex TUIfly 737-800's in time for next summer, so the rumours are most likely back again.
Heard that Jet2 are getting two ex TUIfly 737-800's in time for next summer, so the rumours are most likely back again.