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FlyBE crew already have been receiving emails, nothing specific, but little hints being dropped as to where BE are going. To build suspense leading up to the announcement this week.
New female cabin crew uniform already been displayed, all very nice, with addition of pill-box hats!!
Rumours abound, what's true and what's not remains to be seen, some are even already mentioning purple mood lighting on the aircraft... I wait with bated breath as much as the next man, for confirmation of what's planned.
New female cabin crew uniform already been displayed, all very nice, with addition of pill-box hats!!
Rumours abound, what's true and what's not remains to be seen, some are even already mentioning purple mood lighting on the aircraft... I wait with bated breath as much as the next man, for confirmation of what's planned.
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Much of the Q400 fleet is looking a little tatty externally and is probably coming up for a repaint anyhow - normal lifespan of aircraft paint is around 10 years.
So as they cycle through scheduled maintenance there's an oppotunity to adopt the new livery for nominal cost ( assuming they haven't stockpiled millions of gallons of now-obsolete FlyBE blue ).
So as they cycle through scheduled maintenance there's an oppotunity to adopt the new livery for nominal cost ( assuming they haven't stockpiled millions of gallons of now-obsolete FlyBE blue ).
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When I started to read these forums a few years ago I was fascinated by the information shared and the ideas discussed. Debate seemed to be of a higher standard and rarely personal.
However in recent months the negativity that has been creeping in has saddened me. There appear to be a growing number of posters who delight in making carping criticisms of anybody or anything of which they disapprove. They rarely offer credible alternatives or reasoned argument. I sometimes wonder how the civil airline industry survives without employing the wisdom of the numerous armchair airline CEOs on some of these threads.
It would be intolerable if these worldwide respected forums became the home to 'trolls'.
For example we have a 'rumoured' announcement by Flybe of some changes to corporate identity. Does this really warrant such sarcastic and scornful responses?
I have no connection with the company. I am just making an observation.
Likewise I find the idea of 'loving' or 'hating' an airline quite absurd. Maybe people who get so emotional about a non-living entity need to get out more!!
So please lets keep it informative and interesting. Of course there will be disagreement and debate but it doesn't have to be unpleasant or personal.
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However in recent months the negativity that has been creeping in has saddened me. There appear to be a growing number of posters who delight in making carping criticisms of anybody or anything of which they disapprove. They rarely offer credible alternatives or reasoned argument. I sometimes wonder how the civil airline industry survives without employing the wisdom of the numerous armchair airline CEOs on some of these threads.
It would be intolerable if these worldwide respected forums became the home to 'trolls'.
For example we have a 'rumoured' announcement by Flybe of some changes to corporate identity. Does this really warrant such sarcastic and scornful responses?
I have no connection with the company. I am just making an observation.
Likewise I find the idea of 'loving' or 'hating' an airline quite absurd. Maybe people who get so emotional about a non-living entity need to get out more!!
So please lets keep it informative and interesting. Of course there will be disagreement and debate but it doesn't have to be unpleasant or personal.
V.
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vectisman such a good post
, 1 third of the people on here have no life and need to get out more, they just enjoy being rude and putting negative posts just to cause argument, how sad must someone's life be to do that
, 1 third of the people on here have no life and need to get out more, they just enjoy being rude and putting negative posts just to cause argument, how sad must someone's life be to do that
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I am also in agreement with vectisman. I am very curious to find out what will happen with Flybe. I'd imagine a change to their corporate colours and appearance could be the front of a wider change in business model, though this is purely speculation.
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Many exciting things coming from Flybe over the coming weeks. Things are changing - and those not part of it, or still stuck in the past, are often those with bitter tongues.
Great to hear there is a turnaround at Flyby. When 500 redundancies it looked bad but I guess many of the redundancies were withdrawn as the new routes were announced?
Did any pilots get laid off? Are Flybe recruiting pilots again? The Gatwick routes go this weekend so the extent of redeployment of the planes should be clear soon.
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Did any pilots get laid off? Are Flybe recruiting pilots again? The Gatwick routes go this weekend so the extent of redeployment of the planes should be clear soon.
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New Flybe Franchise announced.
Taken from the LSE news wire this morning.
FLYBE GROUP PLC
('Flybe' or 'the Group')
Franchise agreement with Stobart Air serving new routes into London Southend Airport
Flybe announces that it has reached agreement with Stobart Air, a Stobart Group business, for a five year franchising agreement at London Southend Airport.
Under this new agreement, Stobart Air (formerly Aer Arann) will operate new routes from London Southend Airport in partnership with Flybe. Flybe has proven experience as a franchisor, most notably with Loganair who have 17 aircraft operating in Flybe colours.
The franchise operation will commence on 5th June with two 72 seat ATR aircraft in Flybe livery. Tickets go on sale via Flybe.com on 3rd April to a mix of destinations in Benelux and Northern Europe.
It is estimated that passenger numbers on the six routes will increase to approximately 200,000 per annum in 2015.
The franchise agreement has been structured to accommodate additional aircraft and routes if required.
Saad Hammad, Chief Executive Officer of Flybe, said:
"We are delighted to be extending the Flybe brand further into the South-East. Today's news is also further evidence of our commitment to providing true regional connectivity across the UK and we look forward to unveiling a major programme of new base and route development over the coming months."
Andrew Tinkler, Chief Executive of Stobart Group, said:
"This agreement represents an exciting expansion of our relationship with Flybe. London Southend Airport is an ideal access point for Flybe customers travelling to and from London and the South East and we look forward to welcoming them."
ENDS
FLYBE GROUP PLC
('Flybe' or 'the Group')
Franchise agreement with Stobart Air serving new routes into London Southend Airport
Flybe announces that it has reached agreement with Stobart Air, a Stobart Group business, for a five year franchising agreement at London Southend Airport.
Under this new agreement, Stobart Air (formerly Aer Arann) will operate new routes from London Southend Airport in partnership with Flybe. Flybe has proven experience as a franchisor, most notably with Loganair who have 17 aircraft operating in Flybe colours.
The franchise operation will commence on 5th June with two 72 seat ATR aircraft in Flybe livery. Tickets go on sale via Flybe.com on 3rd April to a mix of destinations in Benelux and Northern Europe.
It is estimated that passenger numbers on the six routes will increase to approximately 200,000 per annum in 2015.
The franchise agreement has been structured to accommodate additional aircraft and routes if required.
Saad Hammad, Chief Executive Officer of Flybe, said:
"We are delighted to be extending the Flybe brand further into the South-East. Today's news is also further evidence of our commitment to providing true regional connectivity across the UK and we look forward to unveiling a major programme of new base and route development over the coming months."
Andrew Tinkler, Chief Executive of Stobart Group, said:
"This agreement represents an exciting expansion of our relationship with Flybe. London Southend Airport is an ideal access point for Flybe customers travelling to and from London and the South East and we look forward to welcoming them."
ENDS