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Inkjet is right, shortage of aircraft won't be a problem next year. The problem will be shortage of crew. More resignations (another yesterday) to follow and PD receiving plenty of reference requests. Attrition this year expected to be very high (according to pilot management).
....or more like a reflection of the fact that anyone who has other credible job offers is taking them. It can be no fun sitting in an airline whose future is so openly speculated about and where there can be little feeling of job security given the death by a thousand cuts which is taking place.
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I would personally take what is being said with a pinch of salt. Look at Cardiff promised growth and all aircraft went to other bases. Now reduction to two aircraft.
You will be suprised how many pf the routes that are operated out of the other bases would also work out of CWL if they actually gave them a chance.
You will be suprised how many pf the routes that are operated out of the other bases would also work out of CWL if they actually gave them a chance.
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Inkjet: you can't see BALPA going with that? Judging by BMI Baby's record I can't seeing them take any notice of what anyone thinks, least of all BALPA!
If Mr Carr was doing so well at Jet Two who were doing OK why did he leave for the lame duck that is one step away from rigor mortis that is BMI Baby?
If Mr Carr was doing so well at Jet Two who were doing OK why did he leave for the lame duck that is one step away from rigor mortis that is BMI Baby?
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Growth in 2011?
In an interview with the Leicester Mercury, featured in yesterday's business section, Crawford Rix indicates the focus in 2011 will be on growth, stating "we will be looking to take on a few more aircraft at East Midlands and other airports" and he also suggests the airline is preparing to announce a series of new routes from EMA.
He goes on to mention the "positive result" of the booking tie-up with Germanwings, hinting "that it could mean an expansion of services in Germany"
The comments suggest the possibility of a closer tie-up with Germanwings with the German destinations resulting from the introduction of a Cologne service from EMA similar to that from MAN.
It all sounds very positive, but time will tell what, if any of the above materialises.
He goes on to mention the "positive result" of the booking tie-up with Germanwings, hinting "that it could mean an expansion of services in Germany"
The comments suggest the possibility of a closer tie-up with Germanwings with the German destinations resulting from the introduction of a Cologne service from EMA similar to that from MAN.
It all sounds very positive, but time will tell what, if any of the above materialises.
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This sounds quite in line with the bmi modal of growth to *A in europe (Berlin, Vienna etc).
I think there could be an entry to the south of England, BOH is an option (as discussed). Maybe LTN could be an option with EZY retreating? or is this too close to 'megabase' EMA?
I think there could be an entry to the south of England, BOH is an option (as discussed). Maybe LTN could be an option with EZY retreating? or is this too close to 'megabase' EMA?
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Would make sense to add a couple a/c at BOH as thick routes from there are not operated by anyone yet: AMS, CDG, NCE, FCO, SZG, PRG, WAW, FRA, CGN, BER, GLA, EDI, BFS - more than enough to keep 2 jets occupied.
A merger with Germanwings would be great and the old 737's can then be replaced with A319's. Germany to Bournemouth is a big potential market especially seasonally as over 100,000 of them come to BOH to learn English at the local language schools. Only these are not 'students', they are from wealthy families being sent to study overseas with money to burn and regular flights to make.
A merger with Germanwings would be great and the old 737's can then be replaced with A319's. Germany to Bournemouth is a big potential market especially seasonally as over 100,000 of them come to BOH to learn English at the local language schools. Only these are not 'students', they are from wealthy families being sent to study overseas with money to burn and regular flights to make.
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Seems as though WW aren't as invincible at EMA as first thought...
> BIA (due to begin 30 May) cancelled - no longer for sale
...and with some more movement of routes, does that now equate to 7 a/c needed?
PP
> BIA (due to begin 30 May) cancelled - no longer for sale
...and with some more movement of routes, does that now equate to 7 a/c needed?
PP
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It's the same old thing fanrail same happened with Grenoble, Almeria etc and not just from EMA.
Some positive phrases used recently about expansion and maybe when all the expensive leases have expired it may pave way for more aircraft than before the cull this year and the last.
With a bit of luck we will see that 3rd aircraft back at CWL and maybe even more beyond that if LH sees common sence except for just putting aircraft into a base just to be the largets carrier and loose money.
Some positive phrases used recently about expansion and maybe when all the expensive leases have expired it may pave way for more aircraft than before the cull this year and the last.
With a bit of luck we will see that 3rd aircraft back at CWL and maybe even more beyond that if LH sees common sence except for just putting aircraft into a base just to be the largets carrier and loose money.
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BHX-EDI gone?
The long-rumoured demise of BHX-EDI seems to have happened as the
last day it is bookable is Friday 26 March 2010.
No sign of BMIR taking it over unless it has not been co-ordinated
If BMIR are not going to operate the route then 17 days notice is pretty poor for something that has been rumoured for a while and even baby themselves confirmed they will only have 14 aircraft yet until today 15 were scheduled.
With such a late cancellation I assume they will be hoping that the pax would transfer to EMA rather than re-book with flybe?
flybe had already increased BHX-EDI for summer 2010 with 8 weekday flights except for Thursday with 9.
The decision to cancel the route cannot be questioned as pax have fell away dramatically although nowhere near as bad as EMA-BFS. From the giddy heights of four/five a day (very briefly) to nil but those were in the
days when flybe had just taken BA Connect and were all over the place.
Pete
last day it is bookable is Friday 26 March 2010.
No sign of BMIR taking it over unless it has not been co-ordinated
If BMIR are not going to operate the route then 17 days notice is pretty poor for something that has been rumoured for a while and even baby themselves confirmed they will only have 14 aircraft yet until today 15 were scheduled.
With such a late cancellation I assume they will be hoping that the pax would transfer to EMA rather than re-book with flybe?
flybe had already increased BHX-EDI for summer 2010 with 8 weekday flights except for Thursday with 9.
The decision to cancel the route cannot be questioned as pax have fell away dramatically although nowhere near as bad as EMA-BFS. From the giddy heights of four/five a day (very briefly) to nil but those were in the
days when flybe had just taken BA Connect and were all over the place.
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does that mean any new expansion from EDI is unlikely?
If CWL-EDI is ending - with little or no competition on the route i guess this means its almost impossible for new flights from EDI to other destinations. I'm thinking in particular of BOH.
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Winter 2010/11
Now on sale...
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A little interest by LH, and it seems as though Munich has been added to EMA & CWL with Cologne/Bonn added to BHX & EMA for winter!
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A little interest by LH, and it seems as though Munich has been added to EMA & CWL with Cologne/Bonn added to BHX & EMA for winter!
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As SLF using BHX-EDI regularly for the last 6 years, I only just found out baby are dropping the route at the end of the month when the website was offering no options for April. Looks like I will be flying BE regularly for the foreseeable future rather than having an option 
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BMIBaby BHX-CGN
What a pity BHX-CGN flight has been timed so poorly. The flight leaves BHX at 1940 on weekdays so is not good for business or pleasure. I also note that the EMA-CGN flight also 6x weekly is timed a little better but again with a similar evening slot. Maybe BMIBaby will wait and see the BHX flight fail due to timings and then transfer any passengers over to EMA? I dont understand why BMIBaby dont move their entire operation to EMA?
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