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...there are no air bridges at Luton to keep those expensive business suits dry when it rains
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With the inaugural flight to EWR just over two weeks away, I have yet to see any advertising for the service. True,there are frequent items in the quality press regarding Silverjet, and how everything seems to be going to plan for the launch, with seat sales above expectations etc, but nothing advertising the start of the service. I had heard there was to be a very slick, high profile marketing campaign, and one would think this should be well underway now.
Perhaps I'm reading the wrong mags/papers. Has anyone seen anything?
Perhaps I'm reading the wrong mags/papers. Has anyone seen anything?
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To the question on pilots flying for FJet or Sjet, I believe that Sjet pilots will be all based at Luton and fly the 767 but will do the occassional 757 Fjet flight and the Fjet crews will be based at their respective bases and do the occassional 767 flight from Luton. But like all things it will depend on numbers rosters etc.
Good luck Silverjet.
Good luck Silverjet.
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Received my copy of the Feb issue of Conde Nast Traveller in the post this morning, and yes, there is a full page advert for Silverjet in it, so you are correct. However, I've not seen anything else except on the side of a Portakabin, outside where work is taking place on the refurbishment of their business class terminal.
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For anyone who is in the trade - available through touchdown.
Silverjet. New and Exclusive to Touchdown! Great eligibility!
Your chance to savour the high life, travel in sheer luxury to New York for £549 return! No extras to pay....
Silverjet is the new all business class airline operating from London Luton Airport to Newark New York, utilising Boeing 767 aircraft in a 100 seater, all business configuration.
You’ll be amazed what you’ll find on board: the spacious Boeing 767 aircraft are fitted with just 100, one touch, 6' 3” flat beds. These planes were built to carry 300 people, so you'll be able to stretch out and enjoy loads of extra legroom.
Other features include: lounge check-in, personal entertainment system, bar including champagne, freshly cooked food when you want it and relaxed quiet cabin environment....all designed to make your trip a total pleasure.
The fare, exclusive to Touchdown is £471* return, (*price excludes taxes: approx £78), no fuel surcharges, the normal Silverjet fare £999, normal business class to New York on other carriers is up to £3000 return!
Our all in price is £549 return with nothing extra to pay!
We have some New York hotel specials from £75pp 2nts, with more specials to be added shortly. If accommodation is not taken a flight only supplement of £19 applies.
Rates valid from 01Feb-30Mar (some embargoes apply).Book by 28Feb.
Silver Class is unlike any other flying experience in the world. It’s designed to eradicate as many annoying and disruptive aspects of modern air travel as possible. It starts on the ground, and it doesn’t stop.
Flying Silver Class is like nothing on Earth. Or in the sky
Silverjet. New and Exclusive to Touchdown! Great eligibility!
Your chance to savour the high life, travel in sheer luxury to New York for £549 return! No extras to pay....
Silverjet is the new all business class airline operating from London Luton Airport to Newark New York, utilising Boeing 767 aircraft in a 100 seater, all business configuration.
You’ll be amazed what you’ll find on board: the spacious Boeing 767 aircraft are fitted with just 100, one touch, 6' 3” flat beds. These planes were built to carry 300 people, so you'll be able to stretch out and enjoy loads of extra legroom.
Other features include: lounge check-in, personal entertainment system, bar including champagne, freshly cooked food when you want it and relaxed quiet cabin environment....all designed to make your trip a total pleasure.
The fare, exclusive to Touchdown is £471* return, (*price excludes taxes: approx £78), no fuel surcharges, the normal Silverjet fare £999, normal business class to New York on other carriers is up to £3000 return!
Our all in price is £549 return with nothing extra to pay!
We have some New York hotel specials from £75pp 2nts, with more specials to be added shortly. If accommodation is not taken a flight only supplement of £19 applies.
Rates valid from 01Feb-30Mar (some embargoes apply).Book by 28Feb.
Silver Class is unlike any other flying experience in the world. It’s designed to eradicate as many annoying and disruptive aspects of modern air travel as possible. It starts on the ground, and it doesn’t stop.
Flying Silver Class is like nothing on Earth. Or in the sky
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Wishing Silverjet Luck
I just wish silverjet the best of luck at LLA. LLA has been desperate for this sort of ventur for a long time now and i think that the airport authorities should help as much as its needed because this could be the big breakthrough for long haul flights to and from LLA.
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So did the Silverjet 767 arrive from MAN today, ready for the inaugral flight to Newark on Thursday.
No doubt they will be posting some interior/exterior pics on their website very soon.
No doubt they will be posting some interior/exterior pics on their website very soon.
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Hi Guys! Silver Spirit arrived 22/01/06. She has done a trial run for crew to KEF today. The silver lounge is 99.9% complete, Inaugral flight to EWR on the 25th is looking ready to go! Interior pics are only for those who come on board at the moment I'm afraid! You can see the exterior on Airliners.net. If you search Silverjet on Youtube you can see the respray happening by MAAS. First Lot of Cabin crew are trained and ready to go! There's no stopping us now! Hope to see some of you on board soon!
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Hope it all goes well!! The only thing that can let u down is the aircraft am a little sceptical about a one aircraft premium operation using a 24 year old aircraft with a very dicky history......hopefully u will pull thru the crucial first few weeks without any major technical issues??? Is the aircraft ETOPS on this route??? could add to journey times?
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Second aircraft ex Thomo arrives shortly G-BRIG I think? This will be reconfigured at Luton by Thomo I understand, and be available in around 6-8 weeks for the additional service to New York starting July 2nd
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Lots of trade advertising and the local TV news is offering a prize of return flights and hotel. Prime time advertising at minimal cost!
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Lots of trade advertising and the local TV news is offering a prize of return flights and hotel. Prime time advertising at minimal cost!
