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Its such a rare occurance on their US route it should headlining tonights news...
Care for some facts about Glasgow to Sanford and return
Nov 07 (data from CAA for GLA Deps and Arrs - latest available)
Departures
Total 11
On time 6 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 2
60 to 180 mins late 2
over 180 mins late 1
Arrivals
Total 11
On time 9 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 1
60 to 180 mins late 1
BTW I have no connection with GSM and have never flown with the, just abhor speculation and conjecture.
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This whole thread is becoming slightly obsessive and borderline creepy. What is this obsession with Glasgow to Sanford? There are a host of other one stop options on scheduled services or the numerous charter runs to Mickey Mouse land. If you have doubts, there's always Virgin, BA, MyTravel, First Choice, Continental, US Airways etc etc.
I think this whole thing boils down to feeling protective over what some see as Scotland's flag carrier !! That's so last century.
I do sometimes feel proud to see flyGlobespan aircraft overhead, though oddly they are usually turning pretty racetrack patterns in the Lambourne hold before being handed off to Heathrow Director and not actually carrying flyGlobespan punters.
I think this whole thing boils down to feeling protective over what some see as Scotland's flag carrier !! That's so last century.
I do sometimes feel proud to see flyGlobespan aircraft overhead, though oddly they are usually turning pretty racetrack patterns in the Lambourne hold before being handed off to Heathrow Director and not actually carrying flyGlobespan punters.
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'Completely inane and inaccurate remark.
Care for some facts about Glasgow to Sanford and return
Nov 07 (data from CAA for GLA Deps and Arrs - latest available)
Departures
Total 11
On time 6 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 2
60 to 180 mins late 2
over 180 mins late 1
Arrivals
Total 11
On time 9 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 1
60 to 180 mins late 1
BTW I have no connection with GSM and have never flown with the, just abhor speculation and conjecture.
Ex'
Very true. Unfortunatley the issues being talked about just now is for this year with GSM's own A/C. Your data relates to 2007 where the route was covered predominantly by leased in A/C and crews. More importantly the issues relate to flights in the next few weeks and before more leasing 'fixes' it again . If you have any up to date information then by all means let us know..
Care for some facts about Glasgow to Sanford and return
Nov 07 (data from CAA for GLA Deps and Arrs - latest available)
Departures
Total 11
On time 6 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 2
60 to 180 mins late 2
over 180 mins late 1
Arrivals
Total 11
On time 9 (defined as early or up to 15 mins late as per CAA)
16 to 30 mins late 1
60 to 180 mins late 1
BTW I have no connection with GSM and have never flown with the, just abhor speculation and conjecture.
Ex'
Very true. Unfortunatley the issues being talked about just now is for this year with GSM's own A/C. Your data relates to 2007 where the route was covered predominantly by leased in A/C and crews. More importantly the issues relate to flights in the next few weeks and before more leasing 'fixes' it again . If you have any up to date information then by all means let us know..
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"What is this obsession with Glasgow to Sanford? There are a host of other one stop options on scheduled services or the numerous charter runs to Mickey Mouse land. If you have doubts, there's always Virgin, BA, MyTravel, First Choice, Continental, US Airways etc etc"
No there isn't from Scotland. All of the above go direct out of English airports except My Travel which we have done in the past.
If we wanted to stop en-route (which we don't) then there are a million options open to us, some are even a few quid cheaper.
The obsession with Glasgow to Sanford is because this is the route that Mickey fans up here use.
No there isn't from Scotland. All of the above go direct out of English airports except My Travel which we have done in the past.
If we wanted to stop en-route (which we don't) then there are a million options open to us, some are even a few quid cheaper.
The obsession with Glasgow to Sanford is because this is the route that Mickey fans up here use.
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.... and lets not forget that the information on this forum comes from a vast and varied membership, the majority of those are in the aviation industry.
That means the people who have been struggling to get any information from the company in question are piecing together what ever snippets they can gather from this and other forums and getting very accurate updates 'through the back door'.
If Globespan were more honest and forthcoming with the information there wouldn't be the need for posts whose contents are 'minor this', 'innane that' but as its the only answers people are getting then I'm sure they appreciate it.
If you are personally affected by GSM and these posts help, then it was worth posting. If you are not directly affected then simply posting to slate the information or supplying data that is out of date is not only wasting your time, but the time of those having to trawl through the trash to find the info they want.
....that includes posts that dont even mention Globespan!!!
That means the people who have been struggling to get any information from the company in question are piecing together what ever snippets they can gather from this and other forums and getting very accurate updates 'through the back door'.
If Globespan were more honest and forthcoming with the information there wouldn't be the need for posts whose contents are 'minor this', 'innane that' but as its the only answers people are getting then I'm sure they appreciate it.
If you are personally affected by GSM and these posts help, then it was worth posting. If you are not directly affected then simply posting to slate the information or supplying data that is out of date is not only wasting your time, but the time of those having to trawl through the trash to find the info they want.
....that includes posts that dont even mention Globespan!!!
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"Bit like saying British Airways are still Britain's flag carrier, huh? 
That's SO last century as well!!! "
Quite right - they are London's flag carrier now - screw the rest if Britain as far as they are concerned
That's SO last century as well!!!
"Quite right - they are London's flag carrier now - screw the rest if Britain as far as they are concerned
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Actually Glasgow to Orlando currently has the direct option with XL, Travel City Direct, Virgin, MyTravel and First Choice for summer 2008.
I (dis)agree, British Airways should have remained losing money, flying empty aeroplanes full of recycled fresh air and few passengers, from the "regions" into Europe and the US. Forgetting the fact that they got their asses kicked by the competition and they were bleeding money on virtually all their routes. I do fly BA though, as I feel at home when I stop on board a BA flight abroad, they have lots of Scottish staff and they have a ( often thought not always !! ) reliable product.
In fairness, they also operate a raft of flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh into both London hubs, allowing one stop flights to most of the world. BA CAN'T fly direct from Scotland and make money, every passenger flying direct is one less through London which is what their business model is geared to do. Works for them, makes money. flyglobespan bypass the hub and take you direct to where you want to go, ( occasionally not non stop :P though) and have done great things for direct destinations from Scotland. easyJet weren't doing much fast, nor were bmi Baby and Jet2 aren't a player. We have a lot to be grateful to flyglobespan for.
HOWEVER, if and when Virgin start taking their B787s, I reckon they'll base one at Glasgow for the Orlando service. That would be a better option I think.
I (dis)agree, British Airways should have remained losing money, flying empty aeroplanes full of recycled fresh air and few passengers, from the "regions" into Europe and the US. Forgetting the fact that they got their asses kicked by the competition and they were bleeding money on virtually all their routes. I do fly BA though, as I feel at home when I stop on board a BA flight abroad, they have lots of Scottish staff and they have a ( often thought not always !! ) reliable product.
In fairness, they also operate a raft of flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh into both London hubs, allowing one stop flights to most of the world. BA CAN'T fly direct from Scotland and make money, every passenger flying direct is one less through London which is what their business model is geared to do. Works for them, makes money. flyglobespan bypass the hub and take you direct to where you want to go, ( occasionally not non stop :P though) and have done great things for direct destinations from Scotland. easyJet weren't doing much fast, nor were bmi Baby and Jet2 aren't a player. We have a lot to be grateful to flyglobespan for.
HOWEVER, if and when Virgin start taking their B787s, I reckon they'll base one at Glasgow for the Orlando service. That would be a better option I think.
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GSM725 didnt manage to stay ahead of schedule....!!
A BIG Congratulations to Globespan this morning. GSM 725 to SFB (via BFS) Left its stand BANG ON SCHEDULE at 09:15.
One in the eye for me as I predicted todays flight wouldnt leave until 09:30.
Good on you GSM, lets keep up the good work...
Now watching the arrival time in SFB.. Due 15:40 and I predicted 17:10. C'mon GSM, even I'm rooting for you to win....
One in the eye for me as I predicted todays flight wouldnt leave until 09:30.
Good on you GSM, lets keep up the good work...
Now watching the arrival time in SFB.. Due 15:40 and I predicted 17:10. C'mon GSM, even I'm rooting for you to win....
GSM725 22 Feb 2008
Glasgow to Belfast
Sched dep: 0915 gmt
Actual dep: 0943 gmt
Sched Arr: 0955 gmt
Actual Arr: 1015 gmt
Belfast to Bangor
Sched dep: 1045 gmt
Actual dep: 1117 gmt
Sched Arr: 1655 gmt
Actual Arr: 1759 gmt
Bangor to Orlando Sanford
Sched dep: 1740 gmt
Actual dep: 1853 gmt
Sched Arr: 2040 gmt
Actual Arr: ??? gmt
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What is this obsession with Glasgow to Sanford?
we booked direct flights from GLA-SFB, doesn't look like we'll be getting them 
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Actually Glasgow to Orlando currently has the direct option with XL, Travel City Direct, Virgin, MyTravel and First Choice for summer 2008.
HOWEVER, if and when Virgin start taking their B787s, I reckon they'll base one at Glasgow for the Orlando service. That would be a better option I think.
Actual Arrival .... 22.05 GMT
I think you'll find many of us have come to this forum looking for answers because Globespan are not giving us any.
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Wee pixie,
You have every chance of getting a direct flight fro GLA-SFB. In airline terms, a direct flight means no change of aircraft. Refueling stops don't prevent the flight being direct.
If you want to avoid a tech stop, you need a non stop flight.
You have every chance of getting a direct flight fro GLA-SFB. In airline terms, a direct flight means no change of aircraft. Refueling stops don't prevent the flight being direct.
If you want to avoid a tech stop, you need a non stop flight.
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Oh well, no need to put my sched times and differences up now. Everyone else is doing it
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BTW, the times I put up were local to make it easy.. 22:05 is 17:05 local so the sched I posted early Feb for today is 15 mins off departure, 5 off arrival.
Just goes to prove whats been said all along. The GSM Schedule cannot be maintained and they need to alter it (officially) so people can make the required plans around it. Roll on next week with back to back flights Fri-Sat and a short turn...
GSM Scot.. got your excuses ready yet??? or you still trying to work out how everyone and their cat can see the holes on the sched and no one at Globespan can?
.BTW, the times I put up were local to make it easy.. 22:05 is 17:05 local so the sched I posted early Feb for today is 15 mins off departure, 5 off arrival.
Just goes to prove whats been said all along. The GSM Schedule cannot be maintained and they need to alter it (officially) so people can make the required plans around it. Roll on next week with back to back flights Fri-Sat and a short turn...
GSM Scot.. got your excuses ready yet??? or you still trying to work out how everyone and their cat can see the holes on the sched and no one at Globespan can?
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If you want to avoid a tech stop, you need a non stop flight.
They don't seem to know where they are going or when they can expect to get there, or if they do they are not telling.
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GSM Scot, some posters believe that Globespan will not be able to meet their advertised schedules when frequency of flights increases on the GLA-SFB route (starting later this week and on through March and April).
Are Globespan confident they can meet the schedule they advertise for flights in March and beyond? If so then no excuses will be necessary and we'll all be I do hope so.
Are Globespan confident they can meet the schedule they advertise for flights in March and beyond? If so then no excuses will be necessary and we'll all be
I do hope so.