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Is there an easy way of finding out, rather than calling the airline, to see what a/c is operating a particular flight?
Specifically the TOM flight BHX + LGW to Dalaman on 01st October. It is a cruise flight so wasnt sure if this would mean the B767?
Specifically the TOM flight BHX + LGW to Dalaman on 01st October. It is a cruise flight so wasnt sure if this would mean the B767?
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Is there an easy way of finding out, rather than calling the airline, to see what a/c is operating a particular flight?
Specifically the TOM flight BHX + LGW to Dalaman on 01st October. It is a cruise flight so wasnt sure if this would mean the B767?
Specifically the TOM flight BHX + LGW to Dalaman on 01st October. It is a cruise flight so wasnt sure if this would mean the B767?
01/10/2012 - TOM722 - BHX 0755 - DLM 1400 - B757-200
01/10/2012 - TOM862 - LGW 0750 - DLM 1355 - B767-300
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Not really you could always follow on the likes of flightradar24.com, generally the aircraft type is displayed on your tickets as airlines get a bit suspicious when people call them up asking for aircraft types.
. . . Unless you are calling to pre-select seats however it will be an expensive phonecall just to ask.
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Not sure if this was mentioned further back but..
Male and Kenya no longer flying from Manchester S12 onwards, flights replaced by two short hauls; TOM104 to SSH on Thursday and another unconfirmed on Wednesday afternoon/night.
Would be interesting to see how they get around this change, long haul 767 on the short haul possibly ala bodrum and Antalya a couple of years ago
Male and Kenya no longer flying from Manchester S12 onwards, flights replaced by two short hauls; TOM104 to SSH on Thursday and another unconfirmed on Wednesday afternoon/night.
Would be interesting to see how they get around this change, long haul 767 on the short haul possibly
ala bodrum and Antalya a couple of years ago
Male and Kenya no longer flying from Manchester S12 onwards
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Not a fun place to be right now
The Unite union has called on Thomson Airways to issue firm assurances that it will make no compulsory redundancies following the news that 600 jobs are under threat.
Thomson Airways will be entering a 90 day consultation period with Unite following its decision to make changes to its aircraft fleet.
Unite regional officer Kevin Hall said: “These cuts are a blow to the workforce during a time of economic uncertainty. Unite will be working constructively with the company and we are confident that we can substantially mitigate the impact of these cuts.
“However, Unite is adamant that compulsory redundancies are out of the question and we expect firm assurances from Thomson Airways that the company will not go down this route.”
The airline is making changes to its fleet which will see Boeing 757s being replaced by Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which require fewer cabin crew members.
A statement from the airline said: “Thomson Airways will be entering a 90-day consultation period with members of the cabin crew this month.
“This is as a result of our continuing drive to become more efficient which includes changes to the aircraft fleet. Boeing 737-800 aircraft requiring fewer cabin crew are replacing Boeing 757s when they come up for renewal.
“Thomson Airways is committed to mitigating the impact of these changes on cabin crew and is working in partnership with the relevant trade union to achieve this result.
The Unite union has called on Thomson Airways to issue firm assurances that it will make no compulsory redundancies following the news that 600 jobs are under threat.
Thomson Airways will be entering a 90 day consultation period with Unite following its decision to make changes to its aircraft fleet.
Unite regional officer Kevin Hall said: “These cuts are a blow to the workforce during a time of economic uncertainty. Unite will be working constructively with the company and we are confident that we can substantially mitigate the impact of these cuts.
“However, Unite is adamant that compulsory redundancies are out of the question and we expect firm assurances from Thomson Airways that the company will not go down this route.”
The airline is making changes to its fleet which will see Boeing 757s being replaced by Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which require fewer cabin crew members.
A statement from the airline said: “Thomson Airways will be entering a 90-day consultation period with members of the cabin crew this month.
“This is as a result of our continuing drive to become more efficient which includes changes to the aircraft fleet. Boeing 737-800 aircraft requiring fewer cabin crew are replacing Boeing 757s when they come up for renewal.
“Thomson Airways is committed to mitigating the impact of these changes on cabin crew and is working in partnership with the relevant trade union to achieve this result.
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What happens with regard to flight deck crew during standardisation to an all 737 short haul fleet? I assume 757 and Airbus rated crew will be offered a 737-800 type rating, but I'm sure many 757/767 rated pilots would consider this a career downgrade, and I know plenty of Airbus pilots that would refuse to transfer to Boeing.
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Boeing 737-800 aircraft requiring fewer cabin crew are replacing Boeing 757s when they come up for renewal.
Yes I know, more fuel efficient and less costly on maintenance but still sad to see the 757's go.
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Quite the opposite - in the current economic environment I am sure the 757 drivers will be delighted to get a type on their licence of an aircraft that will be around for many years.
Pilots work for companies - it may surprise you to learn that they do no change companies because they do not fancy the aircraft type that they are being asked to fly.
Quite the opposite - in the current economic environment I am sure the 757 drivers will be delighted to get a type on their licence of an aircraft that will be around for many years.
Pilots work for companies - it may surprise you to learn that they do no change companies because they do not fancy the aircraft type that they are being asked to fly.
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Will OOOX get a lick of paint this year, will it stay with Thomson beyond 2012 or will it end up with fed ex.
By the way is this aircraft always based at MAN? never seem to see it anywhere else.
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By the way is this aircraft always based at MAN? never seem to see it anywhere else.
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757 Plans
Does anyone know what the retirement plans are for the existing 757 fleet is? I know some will go, but some will stay. And are these being replaced like for like with new 738s?
Thanks,
Thanks,
757 retirement
AFAIK there are plans to dispose of all but around 10 to 12 of the jets by 2015 the remaining aircraft should (if the info provided is correct) be the 10 newest ex FCA jets and 2 of the newest ex TFLY birds too. These are all the aircraft that have been fitted with winglets.