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Not being a scheduling wizard and not having the time to study the timetables, can I cheat and ask what does this news about the hub actually mean for MAN.
Are there going to be extra flights or is it just a juggling of existing flights to create mini waves ?
Are there going to be extra flights or is it just a juggling of existing flights to create mini waves ?
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Hasn't the IOM aircraft just come to BHX? The IOM-BHX-IOM now just goes BHX-IOM-BHX.
I also did a count of one weeks schedule in June and flybe had about 67 aircraft and 60 aircraft required. However I was unsure of the number of 175's arriving and Q400's going.
Also I can't remember if this included the MAN-NWI Q400 is now a DO328 but ABZ does get a night-stop aircraft for the MAN service this summer. So these changes just cancel each other out.
However the spare BHX 195 is used daily from 26/3 on GLA thus freeing up another Q400 although that aircraft operates most days already to be fair.
G-JEDK is all white at EMA is this a lease hand-back?
All in all it seems the two aircraft will be accommodated no problem unless there are more hand-backs or checks.
Pete
Hasn't the IOM aircraft just come to BHX? The IOM-BHX-IOM now just goes BHX-IOM-BHX.
I also did a count of one weeks schedule in June and flybe had about 67 aircraft and 60 aircraft required. However I was unsure of the number of 175's arriving and Q400's going.
Also I can't remember if this included the MAN-NWI Q400 is now a DO328 but ABZ does get a night-stop aircraft for the MAN service this summer. So these changes just cancel each other out.
However the spare BHX 195 is used daily from 26/3 on GLA thus freeing up another Q400 although that aircraft operates most days already to be fair.
G-JEDK is all white at EMA is this a lease hand-back?
All in all it seems the two aircraft will be accommodated no problem unless there are more hand-backs or checks.
Pete
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G-JEDK & G-JEDL are both lease returns this year, the former is available on lease by GOAL from 17th June 2012.
I believe the Dash 8 fleet is planned to stay around the 47 number for the foreseeable future now.
I wouldn't be surprised to see more Dash 8s going to Brussels Airlines.
I believe the Dash 8 fleet is planned to stay around the 47 number for the foreseeable future now.
I wouldn't be surprised to see more Dash 8s going to Brussels Airlines.
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Does anyone know for sure which two aircraft are going to Brussels Airlines? If they are being painted in full SN colours, presumably that will be happening any day from now. Is BE painting done at EMA?
I'm booked on one of these DHC8 flights BRU-BHX on 28 March, be interesting to be on one of the first flights under this arrangement.
I'm booked on one of these DHC8 flights BRU-BHX on 28 March, be interesting to be on one of the first flights under this arrangement.
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G-ECOH sitting on a remote stand in BHX last night/this morning at midnight in full Brussels Airlines colours.
Hope its more reliable than the DHC8 that went tech at BRU on the MAN flight last night after taxying out twice and returning, before then being cancelled.
Hope its more reliable than the DHC8 that went tech at BRU on the MAN flight last night after taxying out twice and returning, before then being cancelled.
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G-ECOH looking sharp, although I've never been that fond of the high waistline. Not seen G-ECOI yet, I think she's the other Q400 getting the new suit.
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"OI" positioned in to BHX from Norwich on 22/3 per skyliner but I have not seen any photo's of this one.
Plenty of photo's of "OH" and this one left BHX 12.50 today for Brussels.
"OI" left BHX 16.44 BEE086P for Brussels this evening.
Pete
Plenty of photo's of "OH" and this one left BHX 12.50 today for Brussels.
"OI" left BHX 16.44 BEE086P for Brussels this evening.
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Are there more Q400 problems as the amount of E-Jet activity at BHX has gone through the roof in the last three days.
The spare 195 is now timetabled for BHX-GLA in the week making three operational plus visiting 195's from EDI, GLA and BHD but today has seen five based 195's, five visiting 195's and the one 175. Only one Q400 service cancelled today compared to two yesterday. The 195's were used on Q400 services to INV, HAJ, IOM & BHD.
At one point there was eight 195 arrivals in just over a couple of hours.
With the 175 I made it 30 E-Jet flights (60 movements) and I assume not
a permanent plan?
I realise two Q400's have gone to SN but I assume that was all taken into account.
Pete
The spare 195 is now timetabled for BHX-GLA in the week making three operational plus visiting 195's from EDI, GLA and BHD but today has seen five based 195's, five visiting 195's and the one 175. Only one Q400 service cancelled today compared to two yesterday. The 195's were used on Q400 services to INV, HAJ, IOM & BHD.
At one point there was eight 195 arrivals in just over a couple of hours.
With the 175 I made it 30 E-Jet flights (60 movements) and I assume not
a permanent plan?
I realise two Q400's have gone to SN but I assume that was all taken into account.
Pete
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One went tech at BRU last week, engine problems apparently.
I flew BRU-BHX on Wednesday evening on 'OH, and must say I was very pleasantly surprised. Although most passengers were 'B-Light', we were all offered newspapers and free food/drink, as well as a second round when they came back down.
The crew mentioned at every possible opportunity that this was a 'Flybe aircraft and crew', and if their standard service is anything like this these days then this could be a very good form of PR for them with the regular BRU-UK passengers.
I flew BRU-BHX on Wednesday evening on 'OH, and must say I was very pleasantly surprised. Although most passengers were 'B-Light', we were all offered newspapers and free food/drink, as well as a second round when they came back down.
The crew mentioned at every possible opportunity that this was a 'Flybe aircraft and crew', and if their standard service is anything like this these days then this could be a very good form of PR for them with the regular BRU-UK passengers.
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175's
It seems at least two of the next batch of 175's have timetabled with Manchester - Dusseldorf the next Q400 flight to be replaced. Three daily in the week and although I think that this has been known for some time it is in GDS from Sunday 8th April. I assume that delivery of 175 number 5 is imminent.
I have previously reported BHX-HAM was showing as the 175 from 1/6/12 but finally Stuttgart double daily is also confirmed or at least an intention to operate from the same date. Saturday it does EDI & JER I believe.
BHX still seems to have a spare 195 although virtually operating everyday on Q400 flights alongside the other three based.
Pete
I have previously reported BHX-HAM was showing as the 175 from 1/6/12 but finally Stuttgart double daily is also confirmed or at least an intention to operate from the same date. Saturday it does EDI & JER I believe.
BHX still seems to have a spare 195 although virtually operating everyday on Q400 flights alongside the other three based.
Pete
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Thinking of which; is there any chance I might get a 175 on LGW - ABZ on the 11th April or the return on the 13th? Website said I would previously but unfortunately now changed to a Q400. Wondering if there was a chance, however.
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GDS shows the 175 and seat map for one of the flights on the 11th also displays the 175.
22 rows 2/2 = 88 seats.
The first out from LGW shows 22 seats selected out of 88.
The booking engine is hopeless for aircraft type. Use the seat map or
the connections timetable for aircraft type.
Pete
GDS shows the 175 and seat map for one of the flights on the 11th also displays the 175.
22 rows 2/2 = 88 seats.
The first out from LGW shows 22 seats selected out of 88.
The booking engine is hopeless for aircraft type. Use the seat map or
the connections timetable for aircraft type.
Pete
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According to link below BE are to start a daily DH4 service from LHR starting 20th April. Anyone know what route they plan to start??
London Heathrow Airport Movements - Plane Mad
London Heathrow Airport Movements - Plane Mad