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Anyone else heard the rumour being circulated by some of the dashing Flybe crews that Virgin are interested in a possible buyout/takeover?
Exchanging Mr. Right Nutter for Mr. Branson certainly gets my vote!!
Exchanging Mr. Right Nutter for Mr. Branson certainly gets my vote!!
I REALLY SHOULDN'T BE HERE
That old chestnut - it was doing the rounds about 18mths ago. Going by the tone of recent media interviews by the various executives it would appear that flybe acquiring another airline is a far more likely proposition than flybe being acquired.
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Anyone remember that old cartoon of a big BA shark hunting down the little carriers and gobbling them up? I recall a BRAL J41 looking scared and flying for it's life in the centre....
Time for a modern version of that to be drawn I think. Any good artists out there?
Time for a modern version of that to be drawn I think. Any good artists out there?
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I think Flybe are only being sensible in reducing aircraft on certain routes in the current ecnomic climate. But I am disappointed the Brussel flight from EXT has been stopped. I would have used it for business but the timing was wrong. I had hoped they would reschedule rather than stop it.
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I noticed that too, & haven't noticed anymore on the again rumoured LGW-NQY flights. Is there anyone in the Flybe thread that defiently knows or not as the case may be??
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Would that not required a based a/c at one end or other? Guess LGW would be the better choice, but i would imagine it would be after it has been sold by the BAA!
Then compiled with Easy cutbacks and BA`s retrenchment to LHR, LGW would be there for the taking!!
Then compiled with Easy cutbacks and BA`s retrenchment to LHR, LGW would be there for the taking!!
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'Trim'
Could someone please explain what BE's policy is on 'upsetting the aircraft trim' on Dash 8 aircraft? For some reason, squashed next to another passenger you can't even move to the seat on the opposite side of the aisle....
Also, what happned yesterday with the 0700hrs MAN-SOU service? Over two hours late with no reason given at all!
Also, what happned yesterday with the 0700hrs MAN-SOU service? Over two hours late with no reason given at all!
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The Dash 8 is very sensetive in trim, every power change requires re trimming and every bay area with pax needs calculating. Remember guys its extremely long and thin. It is Nose heavy and on the lighter loads passengers are required to move. Its for everyones safety and at the end of the day a small price to pay if comfort and choice is sacrificed.
Nothing is done for a Laugh its all done to make the aircraft legal for departure, I have been operating numerous flights recently where passengers have decided that if there is an empty seat they take it regardless of there actual assigned seat, then when asked to move complain of inconvinience. I dont get that sit where your sat its done for the above reason we are not easyjet after all!
Nothing is done for a Laugh its all done to make the aircraft legal for departure, I have been operating numerous flights recently where passengers have decided that if there is an empty seat they take it regardless of there actual assigned seat, then when asked to move complain of inconvinience. I dont get that sit where your sat its done for the above reason we are not easyjet after all!
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I'm startled to discover that moving my not inample derriere 12 inches from one seat to another can affect the safety of my fellow passengers. Of course this is nothing to do with the mood of the crew at the time of asking?
I've experienced this several times with Flybe, between MAN-SOU/GLA and sometimes am allowed to move, whilst other times am given a point blank "no". I've even been removed from a pre-paid extra legroom seat before now.... disgusting! One can usually predict the answer by examining the face of the cabin crew member before asking... Flybe crew arent known for their jolly demeanour are they?
I've experienced this several times with Flybe, between MAN-SOU/GLA and sometimes am allowed to move, whilst other times am given a point blank "no". I've even been removed from a pre-paid extra legroom seat before now.... disgusting! One can usually predict the answer by examining the face of the cabin crew member before asking... Flybe crew arent known for their jolly demeanour are they?
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Firstly, the cabin crew should check with the flight deck to see if a seat move will have an adverse effect on the aircraft trim. The flight deck can look at the loadsheet and assess according to the request made. As has been previously stated, only a longitudinal seating change will potentially upset the trim. Cabin crew have no idea (without looking at the paperwork) which seats have been allocated to passengers and which are not going to be used. Therefore, it is often easier to have everybody take their allocated seats before any changes are made. There is little or no excuse for a 'lack of jolly demeanour' during the process.
However, it is also necessary to understand that Flybe generate ancilliary revenue by charging passengers for selecting their seats. It may upset someone who has paid for a seat to see someone else move into a vacant seat beside them, at no charge.
It is sometimes necessary, for trim and therefore safety reasons, to move passengers from their allocated seats and the cabin crew are only supposed to move those who have paid for their seats as a last resort. This is only ever done at the request of the aircraft commander, for safety reasons, and as a safety requirement is most definately not 'disgusting'.
Flybe check in staff should ask for a seating preference (window or isle), if available, at check in (if you dont use a kiosk). Perhaps this opportunity should be used to air any preferences.
The bottom line is that I am charged with getting you from A-B safely and what you have been charged for your seat will have no effect on my decision, whether you deem that disgusting or not!
Rather than be startled, make a paper aeroplane and fly it. Then put a paperclip on the nose or the tail and see what happens next time!
When airborne with the autopilot in the aircraft continually retrims as the cabin crew or pax move up and down the isle. Remember the ad - the McVities are down the back!!
However, it is also necessary to understand that Flybe generate ancilliary revenue by charging passengers for selecting their seats. It may upset someone who has paid for a seat to see someone else move into a vacant seat beside them, at no charge.
It is sometimes necessary, for trim and therefore safety reasons, to move passengers from their allocated seats and the cabin crew are only supposed to move those who have paid for their seats as a last resort. This is only ever done at the request of the aircraft commander, for safety reasons, and as a safety requirement is most definately not 'disgusting'.
Flybe check in staff should ask for a seating preference (window or isle), if available, at check in (if you dont use a kiosk). Perhaps this opportunity should be used to air any preferences.
The bottom line is that I am charged with getting you from A-B safely and what you have been charged for your seat will have no effect on my decision, whether you deem that disgusting or not!
Rather than be startled, make a paper aeroplane and fly it. Then put a paperclip on the nose or the tail and see what happens next time!
When airborne with the autopilot in the aircraft continually retrims as the cabin crew or pax move up and down the isle. Remember the ad - the McVities are down the back!!
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From the Terms and Conditions
probably so.....
Lets try to look on the positive side
Once seats are pre-booked and payment has been made, charges are non-refundable, unless seats are not provided or unavailable due to the flight being cancelled or a significant delay, within Flybe's control, requiring an operational change, in which case a refund is available
Lets try to look on the positive side
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I can safely say I have never been asked by a Flybe check in agent if I preferred window or aisle.. maybe this is because they are too busy eyeing me up in order to asses my height, weight and body mass index in order to position me correctly in the aircraft?