BMI/Flyglobespan?
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I would be VERY surprised to see VS buy BD. There are alot of domestic flights operated by BD which would be in comptetion with their trains although there is demand for both and it would provide great connections for VS long haul from LHR.
I also would like to see the Virgin American interior at MAN. Would definately be better than taking the train to LON!
I also would like to see the Virgin American interior at MAN. Would definately be better than taking the train to LON!
Most of us are hoping anyone else but Virgin.
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I agree...
What exactly were you congratulating??
...and yes, I know what it is, but if I tell - I'd be ruining everything!!
Well done bmi management!!
Well done bmi management!!
Yes I agree. Hats off to SMB for pulling this one off.
Join Date: Nov 2006
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In all fairness to BMED crews, it wasn't what they signed up to either when they joined that airline. Yes, BMED would have gone under had it not been for bmi stepping in, but at the same time they've seen a massive change in their working conditions, so there was always going to be griping, bmi are not an easy company to work for.
I personally didn't see any benefit in a merger between WW/GSM given the number of new types to the fleet they'd be adding, operational complexity, a head office which would need to be disbanded and opening two new bases at airports with a strong EZY/FR local presence. It seems better to focus on existing bases and grow from there. WW have cornered a decent niche at BHX, and to a smaller extent MAN, and would be wise to protect them.
I personally didn't see any benefit in a merger between WW/GSM given the number of new types to the fleet they'd be adding, operational complexity, a head office which would need to be disbanded and opening two new bases at airports with a strong EZY/FR local presence. It seems better to focus on existing bases and grow from there. WW have cornered a decent niche at BHX, and to a smaller extent MAN, and would be wise to protect them.
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They knew what was happening months ago, + their seniority deal as far as pilots was pretty good. But like I said no-one forces them to work there, and it's tiresome to hear moaning all the time.
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No takeover of GSM.
GSM are getting geared up for a successful S08, to get their rep back.
All routes are being flown by GSM A/C:
2 B767-300ERs will be used for SFB, YHM (on occasion), YVR, YYC routes UK-wide.
1 B757-200ER will be used for YHM UK-wide.
All B737s will be used for shorthaul routes.
4 B738s and 1 B736 based GLA
1 B73G based ABZ
1 B733 based MME
1 B738, 1 B733, 1 B73G and 1 B736s based EDI
GSM are getting geared up for a successful S08, to get their rep back.
All routes are being flown by GSM A/C:
2 B767-300ERs will be used for SFB, YHM (on occasion), YVR, YYC routes UK-wide.
1 B757-200ER will be used for YHM UK-wide.
All B737s will be used for shorthaul routes.
4 B738s and 1 B736 based GLA
1 B73G based ABZ
1 B733 based MME
1 B738, 1 B733, 1 B73G and 1 B736s based EDI
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Astraeus would be a more likely target for BMI........
The 738s are not always based at GLA. EDI had one there last summer.
SSH can be done on 73G.
Looking forward to getting our own aircraft back for long haul S08!
LJ
The 738s are not always based at GLA. EDI had one there last summer.
SSH can be done on 73G.
Looking forward to getting our own aircraft back for long haul S08!
LJ
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The bmi group are currently making it policy to look at growth through acquisition, but let's not forget SMB is a shrewd businessman, and if the right offer came along would sell any one of the arms of the company up the river a la British Regional, Manx and BMHS to name a few.