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No Skippy.
The airfields pose no performance penalties whatsoever. So what is the crux, thrust or point of the case you are trying to make?
Occasionally the B757 can make it direct GLA-MCO/SFB non-stop subject to headwinds & loads. More often than not the B757 can make it SFB/MCO-GLA non-stop with a heavier payload because of stronger tailwind components. Capiche?
The airfields pose no performance penalties whatsoever. So what is the crux, thrust or point of the case you are trying to make?
Occasionally the B757 can make it direct GLA-MCO/SFB non-stop subject to headwinds & loads. More often than not the B757 can make it SFB/MCO-GLA non-stop with a heavier payload because of stronger tailwind components. Capiche?
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FYI,
Globespan are getting a lot of airtime (Radio commercials) over in Toronto & Hamilton for next seasons flights.
Seems like Globespan is the closest competitor to Air Transat for UK - Canada.
Globespan are getting a lot of airtime (Radio commercials) over in Toronto & Hamilton for next seasons flights.
Seems like Globespan is the closest competitor to Air Transat for UK - Canada.
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Nevermind questions about a/c!
Straight off of Jethros! Flyglobespan
Looks as if the 736's might be staying, the sale to Eastar has fallen through.
Still nothing certain on the 733's though will most likely be leased to Chilie but as for being kept S09 no idea!
Does mean though we could see another destination launched or MME W patterns to be launched!
Straight off of Jethros! Flyglobespan
Looks as if the 736's might be staying, the sale to Eastar has fallen through.
Still nothing certain on the 733's though will most likely be leased to Chilie but as for being kept S09 no idea!
Does mean though we could see another destination launched or MME W patterns to be launched!
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The B736 is still british registered, so looks as though it is still with GSM.
The 733s will be operating W08 right through to Feb 09.
With the B736s staying in the fleet, MME will probably get S09 flights.
The 733s will be operating W08 right through to Feb 09.
With the B736s staying in the fleet, MME will probably get S09 flights.
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And why should they, Scotsunflyer?
I can't imagine the MoD would be too enthralled that their dedicated aircraft is being used to bail out the 'bucket & spade' side GSM's operation.
They just need more aircraft.
I can't imagine the MoD would be too enthralled that their dedicated aircraft is being used to bail out the 'bucket & spade' side GSM's operation.
They just need more aircraft.
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I can forsee troubles during W08 with a/c shortages, think GSM might have been to quick to sign as many leases as possible, more with the 733's or maybe when both 767's are back from lease they will have to cover European flights!
I wish GSM would just hurry up and announce there leaving MME, the amount of bad press there going to get for this, after saying they were commited its not going to be pretty unless there hoping nobody will notice and put it at the back of the cuboard.
I wish GSM would just hurry up and announce there leaving MME, the amount of bad press there going to get for this, after saying they were commited its not going to be pretty unless there hoping nobody will notice and put it at the back of the cuboard.
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Hi,
I have just returned from Florida on GSM 726 (SFB-GLA) this morning and (I know this might not be the place to post this) I would like to thank and congratulate the cabin crew for their fantastic service and proffesionalism on my flight. You all worked hard and did your job extremely well.
Seems things have been quiet on this thread recently (WHich means you must be doing something right!!)
Well done and thank you again to the crew if you happen to be reading this.
P.S. Hope the 767 gets back on this route soon though!!!!!!!!
I have just returned from Florida on GSM 726 (SFB-GLA) this morning and (I know this might not be the place to post this) I would like to thank and congratulate the cabin crew for their fantastic service and proffesionalism on my flight. You all worked hard and did your job extremely well.
Seems things have been quiet on this thread recently (WHich means you must be doing something right!!)
Well done and thank you again to the crew if you happen to be reading this.
P.S. Hope the 767 gets back on this route soon though!!!!!!!!
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Sfb-gla
Coincidentally was in same flight from SFB to GLA arriving Sun 2nd Nov with wife and 2 kids and totally agree on the your comments regarding the excellent service and professional/friendly crew.When GSM get it right they are as good if not better than the competition.
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HEY GLOBESPAN!good to see you guys are still on the go
onwards and upwards
since i've been here last,you guys have turned it around!!I'M A BELIEVER!!!NEVER thought i would make that post!keep on flying high!!!
onwards and upwardssince i've been here last,you guys have turned it around!!I'M A BELIEVER!!!NEVER thought i would make that post!keep on flying high!!!
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Just flew from Aberdeen to Tenerife Sur. 2nd time I've flown with GSM. No problems with flights. Quick boarding and OTD with both sectors. Nice clean plane, friendly cabin crew. No dicking about, unlike the BA Aberdeen LHR shuttles which always take an eternity to board and there always seems to be a problem counting heads before they shut the door. How hard can this be? BA cabin crew can be arrogant and unhelpful, (although clearly not all of them).
I was impressed with the quick turnaround of the aircraft when it arrived in Tenerife. BA should take note as my recent experience of BA upon arrival at LGW or LHR is "we are waiting for a stand" or "we've got a stand but cant let you off the place as there is no-one to operate the air-bridge" or "we will park at the other side of the air field and you will be bussed to the arrivals hall" (meaning you miss your connection), or "your luggage has missed the flight" (three times in a year)Their service is garbage these days - I've stopped flying with them.
I know that GSM receives a fair share of bad press, particularly on the trans-atlantic routes, but I really do think the airline will come good.
I was impressed with the quick turnaround of the aircraft when it arrived in Tenerife. BA should take note as my recent experience of BA upon arrival at LGW or LHR is "we are waiting for a stand" or "we've got a stand but cant let you off the place as there is no-one to operate the air-bridge" or "we will park at the other side of the air field and you will be bussed to the arrivals hall" (meaning you miss your connection), or "your luggage has missed the flight" (three times in a year)Their service is garbage these days - I've stopped flying with them.
I know that GSM receives a fair share of bad press, particularly on the trans-atlantic routes, but I really do think the airline will come good.
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Strange why both 736's are in Bacau? A sale we didn't know about maybe.
Does anybody see Flyglobespan in a couple of years getting back to its former glory more a/c and routes etc?
There has been a bit of a recession in the airline over the last two years or so! Especially if you compare it to the likes of Jet2 even though its heart breaking to have to say that, it being the larger twin of GSM
(no affence to all those at Jet2)
Does anybody see Flyglobespan in a couple of years getting back to its former glory more a/c and routes etc?
There has been a bit of a recession in the airline over the last two years or so! Especially if you compare it to the likes of Jet2 even though its heart breaking to have to say that, it being the larger twin of GSM
(no affence to all those at Jet2)
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Like many short haul operators, GSM seem to have struggled a bit with the long haul operations. Jet 2 have just started their long haul ops.... they too will have some lessons to learn over the coming months......
The improvements at GSM are still progressing steadily... look out for more announcements soon.
LJ
The improvements at GSM are still progressing steadily... look out for more announcements soon.
LJ
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Thanks LJ!
Its great to see Flyglobespan were'nt in the top 5 of the worst airlines on Watchdog report.
They weren't on the top 5 best either though, but on this link shows 1% went both ways and was the same for Jet2.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/consum...nes_report.pdf
Top was BA and ive got to say what a shock!
Surprise, Surprise Ryanair were bottom!
Its great to see Flyglobespan were'nt in the top 5 of the worst airlines on Watchdog report.
They weren't on the top 5 best either though, but on this link shows 1% went both ways and was the same for Jet2.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/consum...nes_report.pdf
Top was BA and ive got to say what a shock!
Surprise, Surprise Ryanair were bottom!
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Flyglobespan have secured another MOD contract for 5 months with a 767 looks as if maybe the 752 will be doing SFB for the winter or at least till early next year! Flyglobespan lands itself MoD contract - Scotsman.com Business
- Expected to bring in 40 Million for leasing this winter
- Profit looks set to be around 1 million pounds
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for 5 months with a 767 looks as if maybe the will be doing SFB for the winter or at least till early next year!
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