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With regards to point B, Osmani International Airport has already welcomed international flights, and I understand that upgrades to terminal facilities are due to be completed shortly. However, I also note that there is no ILS at present, and that runway lighting leaves a lot to be desired.
I put it to you that this isn't about your needing to protect valid commercial secrets. It is a simple case of trying to operate into a destination which lacks (a) the necessary bilateral agreements, (b) the political stability, or (c) the technical facilities to handle flights from the UK.
Whilst I would naturally hope that all of these can be resolved in good time, why can't you just admit that the chances of these happening in time for summer 2007 are close to zero?
I also note that you have merely responded to LLF's point by repeating yourself from further up. Please stop patronising us with this tripe about "if we were Bangladeshi". Not a single contributor here has questioned the need for this route to be opened up, but in case you hadn't realised it, Sylhet is not the only city out ther lacking direct non-stop flights from the UK. There are very clear reasons why this has not happened in the past, and there are still some extremely significant obstacles to this route starting in the near future.
Why is it so difficult for you to realise this?
Why don't you read my previous post?
Why don't you answer my questions?Direct flight from the UK to Sylhet are not possible, because
A) UK to Bangladesh direct is single designation
B) Sylhet is not a destination open for scheduled UK flights.
With regards to point (a), we already know this, and any airline's attempt to break up this monopoly is admirable. But the brochure talks of launching in "summer 2007". We're just 4 days away from the summer solstice, and I don't see any signs of these flights starting. Can't you just admit that you are being a little bit economical with the truth?A) UK to Bangladesh direct is single designation
B) Sylhet is not a destination open for scheduled UK flights.
With regards to point B, Osmani International Airport has already welcomed international flights, and I understand that upgrades to terminal facilities are due to be completed shortly. However, I also note that there is no ILS at present, and that runway lighting leaves a lot to be desired.
I put it to you that this isn't about your needing to protect valid commercial secrets. It is a simple case of trying to operate into a destination which lacks (a) the necessary bilateral agreements, (b) the political stability, or (c) the technical facilities to handle flights from the UK.
Whilst I would naturally hope that all of these can be resolved in good time, why can't you just admit that the chances of these happening in time for summer 2007 are close to zero?
I also note that you have merely responded to LLF's point by repeating yourself from further up. Please stop patronising us with this tripe about "if we were Bangladeshi". Not a single contributor here has questioned the need for this route to be opened up, but in case you hadn't realised it, Sylhet is not the only city out ther lacking direct non-stop flights from the UK. There are very clear reasons why this has not happened in the past, and there are still some extremely significant obstacles to this route starting in the near future.
Why is it so difficult for you to realise this?
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LittlelordFauntleroy,
It is possible to enable expansion in Sylhet.
There is a lot of movement currently underway
- but things can still be very difficult in Bangaldesh!
Nevertheless, there have been very hopeful changes in Bangladesh politics.
Extensions at BMX are up to the airport and its owners,
and, of course, the planning authorities.
Those problems may be even more intractable....
I wouldn't want to come between the airport and Solihull.
Despite all the noise generated here, that is not an issue for Air Sylhet.
(I would ask you to ignore all jabird's misdirected comment).
Air Sylhet is simply just trying to get off the ground.
(unfortunately, not being helped by the libels in this forum).
It is possible to enable expansion in Sylhet.
There is a lot of movement currently underway
- but things can still be very difficult in Bangaldesh!
Nevertheless, there have been very hopeful changes in Bangladesh politics.
Extensions at BMX are up to the airport and its owners,
and, of course, the planning authorities.
Those problems may be even more intractable....
I wouldn't want to come between the airport and Solihull.
Despite all the noise generated here, that is not an issue for Air Sylhet.
(I would ask you to ignore all jabird's misdirected comment).
Air Sylhet is simply just trying to get off the ground.
(unfortunately, not being helped by the libels in this forum).
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BS,
PPRUNE might be the only forum right now which is discussing this issue, but it won't stay this way for long. I should warn you that any attempt to bring a libel case, based on the hearsay you are bringing to this forum, will not only cost you a great deal of money, but will also bring your airline under far greater scrutiny than it is currently receiving.
So please bring it on, or quit the pathetic and baseless threats.
It is possible to enable expansion in Sylhet.
There is a lot of movement currently underway
- but things can still be very difficult in Bangaldesh!
Nevertheless, there have been very hopeful changes in Bangladesh politics.
None of us are saying it isn't possible. We are just putting forward our belief that Air Sylhet are not in a position to launch this summer. Yet another serious point you have chosen to ignore. I hope for changes in British politics too, but I would be utterly daft to come up with an airline proposal on the basis that David Cameron might win the next election! Especially as he could be far worse for this industry than Gordon Brown - although at least I think he'll tell us before doubling APD again.There is a lot of movement currently underway
- but things can still be very difficult in Bangaldesh!
Nevertheless, there have been very hopeful changes in Bangladesh politics.
"Extensions at BMX are up to the airport and its owners"
BMX? Now you really are taking us for a ride, aren't you.Despite all the noise generated here, that is not an issue for Air Sylhet.
Yes it is, until you can answer with a more detailed technical response. Ditto for the numerous other points I have made, to which you have not responded.(I would ask you to ignore all jabird's misdirected comment).
LLF can do whatever he wishes to. The fact that you are asking other forum members to ignore my comments suggests that you are also doing so yourself. Until you can provide some more substantial responses to my concerns, I am only going to continue to dig deeper.(unfortunately, not being helped by the libels in this forum)
BS, you have been at great pains to suggest that other posters here have accused AS of breaking the law. Now you are stating as fact that I am libelling Air Sylhet - a statement which of itself actually IS libel. If you think you have a legal case, please bring it on. PPRUNE might be the only forum right now which is discussing this issue, but it won't stay this way for long. I should warn you that any attempt to bring a libel case, based on the hearsay you are bringing to this forum, will not only cost you a great deal of money, but will also bring your airline under far greater scrutiny than it is currently receiving.
So please bring it on, or quit the pathetic and baseless threats.
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ho hum ho hum
Jabird,
I don't have to answer your questions for reasons already explained.
I have never been economical with the truth.
I explained the bilateral arrangements to you, not the other way around.
You have gone on about Birmingham, Dhaka and now Sylhet before Air Sylhet has even published its schedule.
When Air Sylhet announces its schedules perhaps (!) it will all become clear to you.
Your questions contain lots of assumptions and speculations.
I might as well ask you why you don't fly off to Alaska?
(now there's a thought!).
Come on - give me an answer and don't hide behind the old
"because I haven't got wings" line.
If Sylhet isn't accepting scheduled UK flights (as I have clearly stated) then why ask how we are going to get there this summer?
Air Sylhet will get to Sylhet when Sylhet is ready to accept UK scheduled flights.
Unless, of course, Biman and BA maintain their monopoly (always possible).
Before that happens, bilaterals must change, facilities must improve and safety and security must be ensured. Without these no airline can operate to Sylhet.
Clear enough??
Think about it:
If Air Sylhet doesn't ever start up, how is it ever going to get there?
and how is the current appalling situation ever going to change?
But don't let the advanced logic get to you.
I don't have to answer your questions for reasons already explained.
I have never been economical with the truth.
I explained the bilateral arrangements to you, not the other way around.
You have gone on about Birmingham, Dhaka and now Sylhet before Air Sylhet has even published its schedule.
When Air Sylhet announces its schedules perhaps (!) it will all become clear to you.
Your questions contain lots of assumptions and speculations.
I might as well ask you why you don't fly off to Alaska?
(now there's a thought!).
Come on - give me an answer and don't hide behind the old
"because I haven't got wings" line.
If Sylhet isn't accepting scheduled UK flights (as I have clearly stated) then why ask how we are going to get there this summer?
Air Sylhet will get to Sylhet when Sylhet is ready to accept UK scheduled flights.
Unless, of course, Biman and BA maintain their monopoly (always possible).
Before that happens, bilaterals must change, facilities must improve and safety and security must be ensured. Without these no airline can operate to Sylhet.
Clear enough??
Think about it:
If Air Sylhet doesn't ever start up, how is it ever going to get there?
and how is the current appalling situation ever going to change?
But don't let the advanced logic get to you.
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We'll give this thread a breather for 24 hours or so enabling the BS IT squad to get the site updated to the latest state of play.
Don't forget to do the wikipedia entry as well lads, it's not been edited since breakfast time today and it's lagging badly now.
Don't forget to do the wikipedia entry as well lads, it's not been edited since breakfast time today and it's lagging badly now.
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Air Sylhet
Apologies if this has been discussed previously!
Has anyone seen the new rebranded website for proposed startup airline "Air Sylhet"?
Airline plans to serve Dhaka aswell as ambitious plans to operate to Mumbai, Islamabad, Jeddah, Dubai and NYC following Open Skies agreement in Bangladesh. Flights planned to originate in BHX, LON and MAN.
Aircraft is a proposed 767, using AOC of another UK operator - was the previous Flyjet AOC not proposed originally?
They are inviting applications for employment!
Is Air Sylhet not entering territory that UKIA are trying to make a go at from EMA using same type of aircraft?
Has anyone seen the new rebranded website for proposed startup airline "Air Sylhet"?
Airline plans to serve Dhaka aswell as ambitious plans to operate to Mumbai, Islamabad, Jeddah, Dubai and NYC following Open Skies agreement in Bangladesh. Flights planned to originate in BHX, LON and MAN.
Aircraft is a proposed 767, using AOC of another UK operator - was the previous Flyjet AOC not proposed originally?
They are inviting applications for employment!
Is Air Sylhet not entering territory that UKIA are trying to make a go at from EMA using same type of aircraft?
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According to Wikipedia, they are now planning on basing long haul a/c (A330) @ VIE, and feeding from STN, BHX, MAN & also GVA with a single A320. How that would work for connex traffic is a mystery to me - their new website now has a booking form, but no availability actually comes up, and there's no timetable info.
This now seems to have more in common with Swefly than UKIA, but at least the old website, together with its begging for shareholders who could get preferentail employment opportunities, has now gone.
Old thread here:
http://www.pprune.org/airlines-airpo...ir-sylhet.html
This now seems to have more in common with Swefly than UKIA, but at least the old website, together with its begging for shareholders who could get preferentail employment opportunities, has now gone.
Old thread here:
http://www.pprune.org/airlines-airpo...ir-sylhet.html
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Air Sylhet gets rights to fly to Jeddah
I suppose if they actually get of the ground could be a very lucrative market.
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New airline gets rights to fly to Jeddah
Air Sylhet has won the rights to fly from the UK to Jeddah, via Vienna.
The airline, which last week announced plans to start flights in December from London Stansted and Manchester to Dubai, via Vienna, plans to operate three flights a week to the Saudi Arabian city early next year.
UK passengers will be able to connect to Air Sylhet’s Vienna- Jeddah service from Manchester and Stansted.
The airline also hopes to serve Saudi Arabia from Birmingham in the near future.
Launching at a time when the aviation industry is being hit by failures, Air Sylhet claims it is targeting destinations poorly served by other airlines and which are in high demand from the UK's Muslim population.
Kabir Khan, the airline’s chairman, said the intention in the medium term was to expand services to include long-haul flights to Bangladesh.
Air Sylhet will initially fly twice a week from London Stansted to Vienna/Dubai, and once a week from Manchester to the same destinations.
Air Sylhet has won the rights to fly from the UK to Jeddah, via Vienna.
The airline, which last week announced plans to start flights in December from London Stansted and Manchester to Dubai, via Vienna, plans to operate three flights a week to the Saudi Arabian city early next year.
UK passengers will be able to connect to Air Sylhet’s Vienna- Jeddah service from Manchester and Stansted.
The airline also hopes to serve Saudi Arabia from Birmingham in the near future.
Launching at a time when the aviation industry is being hit by failures, Air Sylhet claims it is targeting destinations poorly served by other airlines and which are in high demand from the UK's Muslim population.
Kabir Khan, the airline’s chairman, said the intention in the medium term was to expand services to include long-haul flights to Bangladesh.
Air Sylhet will initially fly twice a week from London Stansted to Vienna/Dubai, and once a week from Manchester to the same destinations.
Anyone know the current status of Air Sylhet ?
Have they begun commercial flying ? If it's yet to start, is there a specific date as to when commercial flights will begin ?
Have they begun commercial flying ? If it's yet to start, is there a specific date as to when commercial flights will begin ?
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"Manchester Airport is attracting new airlines with the arrival of Air Sylhet flying to Dubai ....". In the past tense?
From the annual 'Christmas getaway story' - Airport ready for Christmas getaway (From Messenger Newspapers)
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Yes, they are due to start BHX-VIE-ATQ flights twice weekly I think on the 14th April or thereabouts. I say due to start as there have been a few false dawns on the BHX-ATQ route in recent years.......am still sceptical but if you have seen an aircraft belonging to this airline then thats one step further than previous attempts made by others
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They actually want to start tomorrow, 04April.
For the German speakers:
www.austrianaviation.net
Money from the Subcontinent, Austrian guys in management and operations, though so far the planes will be wet leased in from Gadair (Spain).
I´m curious what´s to come here.
For the German speakers:
www.austrianaviation.net
Money from the Subcontinent, Austrian guys in management and operations, though so far the planes will be wet leased in from Gadair (Spain).
I´m curious what´s to come here.