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Thanks for the replies, we flew out on the 757 with wingtips and there were no window blinds on that one, and flew back on the 737 Yorkshire plane and no window blinds on that either. Can believe they removed them to reduce weight, but just how much weight do all of them weigh! Far too hot when you are facing the sun 
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Removal reduces weight, and reduces the number of items for SLF to muck about with and break, this reducing maintenance costs, and increasing the amount of money for senior management bonuses! 
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It might save a few Kilo's in removing the blinds,but on a hot day in Malaga they can help keep the aircraft cool and reduce the APU demands!
The only reason to remove the blinds is to reduce fuel burn, but if your told to maintain high speed or drag your arse around the bay in NCE what's the point?
I guess that if your origin is freight you tend to think of SLF as much the same!
The only reason to remove the blinds is to reduce fuel burn, but if your told to maintain high speed or drag your arse around the bay in NCE what's the point?
I guess that if your origin is freight you tend to think of SLF as much the same!
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twas rumored that ryanair wanted all there new aircraft fitted without window blinds to save on costs and weight,but irish air regs state they must be fitted so they had to relent.
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I noticed this year that on the ground in Palma, they did not put the air conditioning on until we were off the ground and it was hot and stuffy and uncomfortable, also happened when we were waiting for buses at LBA(in previous post) , no air conditioning on. Guess with a low cost airline like Jet2, that A/C burns more fuel when on the ground, and need to save money. It is uncomfortable, but for the short amount of time on the ground you can put up with it.
Will not stop me travelling with Jet2, been travelling with them since they started at Leeds, and can honestly say the longest delay i have ever experienced with them was for only one hour, and that was in Feb when the aircraft we were meant to be going on was stuck in Geneva because a luggage loader had damaged one of the engines. They just got another plane for us to go on out of the hangar, lucky it was winter and they had one spare! Used to swear by Thomson's and Britannia delays were horrendous every time we went with them.
Will not stop me travelling with Jet2, been travelling with them since they started at Leeds, and can honestly say the longest delay i have ever experienced with them was for only one hour, and that was in Feb when the aircraft we were meant to be going on was stuck in Geneva because a luggage loader had damaged one of the engines. They just got another plane for us to go on out of the hangar, lucky it was winter and they had one spare! Used to swear by Thomson's and Britannia delays were horrendous every time we went with them.
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Reus flight loads?
Hi, Does anyone know how well the Manchester - Reus route is doing?
I've only just found out that they fly to Reus, normally fly Ryanair but will definately use Jet2 from Manchester given the choice.
Reus is fairly unknown to a lot of people so just wondered if it was proving a success?
Thanks.
I've only just found out that they fly to Reus, normally fly Ryanair but will definately use Jet2 from Manchester given the choice.
Reus is fairly unknown to a lot of people so just wondered if it was proving a success?
Thanks.
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The Manchester to Reus route seems quite a favourite.
In July a total of 14,392 pax used this route, an increase of 32% on July 09.
The split between scheduled and charter was 2,337 scheduled and 12,055 charter.
As Jet2 are the only scheduled airline on the route, the load factor is slightly over 87%.
The load factor for the charter airlines is just over 91%.
In July a total of 14,392 pax used this route, an increase of 32% on July 09.
The split between scheduled and charter was 2,337 scheduled and 12,055 charter.
As Jet2 are the only scheduled airline on the route, the load factor is slightly over 87%.
The load factor for the charter airlines is just over 91%.
Last edited by TSR2; 31st Aug 2010 at 22:49. Reason: Charter Airlines load factor added
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FLB: having been down route too often with an APU that is u/s I agree with you totally. Fortunately the airline that I flew with was too cheap to take out the blinds! Low cost airlines (I'm sure that you know this already) spend too long looking at the bottom right corner of the spreadsheet, and can't see the intangible benefits or damage caused by certain decisions. They can be remarkably short sighted, hence our profession and industry in this country being in the parlous state that it is in.
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Thanks for your reply TSR2, I'm pleased that this route so far appears to be successful for Jet2, lets hope it continues. Always good to have a choice other than the Irish harp.
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Trading ahead of expectations
Looks like summer trading is going well at Jet2.
"The Aviation business has delivered both higher load factors and yields than last year in its scheduled flying operations, despite the disruption to the business caused by the volcanic ash cloud, with continued growth in Jet2holidays."
"Jet2.com continues to expand the number of leisure routes it serves, with further growth planned for Summer 2011"
I'm impressed, especially given the major tour operators have been disappointed with the demand they have seen over the summer.
"The Aviation business has delivered both higher load factors and yields than last year in its scheduled flying operations, despite the disruption to the business caused by the volcanic ash cloud, with continued growth in Jet2holidays."
"Jet2.com continues to expand the number of leisure routes it serves, with further growth planned for Summer 2011"
I'm impressed, especially given the major tour operators have been disappointed with the demand they have seen over the summer.
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Looking Good
Its nice to hear positive news from an airline other than Ryanair, pleased that Jet2 are doing well.
Also seems Monarch are having a good summer with the highest ever passenger numbers and in August their load factor was 94%.
Is there a glimmer of hope in the industry??
Also seems Monarch are having a good summer with the highest ever passenger numbers and in August their load factor was 94%.
Is there a glimmer of hope in the industry??
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Majorca
Are Jet2 likely to follow maonarch footsteps and offer Majorca all year round,and would they look at serving Gibraltar?
gibraltar could make a good niche route from BLK as an alternative or compliment to malaga.
gibraltar could make a good niche route from BLK as an alternative or compliment to malaga.
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767s.....
Yes, we've heard it before, but maybe true this time. I wasnt at the AGM, but someone who was there told me that management said more a/c are expected including 767s for long-haul ops.
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Interesting Press Release:
*Press Release*
Smart Aviation and Jet2 at 30,000 feet
Smart Aviation are extremely proud to announce their involvement in the filming of Channel 4’s latest Derren Brown television programme - “Hero at 30,000 feet”, screened in the UK on 8th September 2010. Smart sourced the Jet2 aircraft used during the programme and worked closely with the production company and airline in order to ensure the rather extraordinary charter was a great success.
For the unique flight, the aim was to create a realistic cabin environment and to simulate certain on board scenarios, which meant preparing the aircraft for filming using several secret cameras installed within the interior and on the crew. Actors played the part of the passengers to complete the ‘authentic’ airline experience
As the filming required the aircraft to take off, cruise and then land at a chosen alternate airport, Smart made numerous calls to the press offices of both airports involved in order to facilitate the landing, taxi and ground shots requested by the film crew. Smart’s role, liaising between the production company, Jet2 crew and ground staff, as well as the various other parties involved including the two Airports that had agreed to take part in the production, helped to maintain a high degree of safety throughout but also guaranteed that everyone was happy with the final cut.
Smart’s Matthew Savage who attended the filming and was an acting passenger on the flight commented on the day; “It was a totally memorable and unique experience. I cannot commend the Jet2 crew enough for their cooperation (and acting skills!). It was a very long and demanding day coordinating everything but it was extremely rewarding to say that Smart Aviation played an integral part in the creation of the programme”.
*Press Release*
Smart Aviation and Jet2 at 30,000 feet
Smart Aviation are extremely proud to announce their involvement in the filming of Channel 4’s latest Derren Brown television programme - “Hero at 30,000 feet”, screened in the UK on 8th September 2010. Smart sourced the Jet2 aircraft used during the programme and worked closely with the production company and airline in order to ensure the rather extraordinary charter was a great success.
For the unique flight, the aim was to create a realistic cabin environment and to simulate certain on board scenarios, which meant preparing the aircraft for filming using several secret cameras installed within the interior and on the crew. Actors played the part of the passengers to complete the ‘authentic’ airline experience
As the filming required the aircraft to take off, cruise and then land at a chosen alternate airport, Smart made numerous calls to the press offices of both airports involved in order to facilitate the landing, taxi and ground shots requested by the film crew. Smart’s role, liaising between the production company, Jet2 crew and ground staff, as well as the various other parties involved including the two Airports that had agreed to take part in the production, helped to maintain a high degree of safety throughout but also guaranteed that everyone was happy with the final cut.
Smart’s Matthew Savage who attended the filming and was an acting passenger on the flight commented on the day; “It was a totally memorable and unique experience. I cannot commend the Jet2 crew enough for their cooperation (and acting skills!). It was a very long and demanding day coordinating everything but it was extremely rewarding to say that Smart Aviation played an integral part in the creation of the programme”.