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Isn't it just a software modification and/or an extra button on the panel? Cannot be a heck of a deal as airlines like Lufthansa and Alitalia use the E190 without having bought them outright for LCY operations. So while the E195 might be restricted because of its size, I don't see a reason why the E175 should not be able to operate - or does it have tailstrike problems given its longer fuselage with the same undercarriage as the E170?
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Spot on Virginblue. It's the distance from the main gear to the tail on the 175 & 195 that means they won't get into City. Don't know about the E2 generation for the future though.
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I would not be surprised if there are behind the scenes negotiations between BACF and BE that could see a code-share put on the BE flights and the IOM-service replaced one-for-one by BE. No need to involve IOM at this point then, I guess.
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I'm a bit disappointed that all of their regular ex LGW flights (more than daily) have been suggested for a LCY route, yet NCL has not been... I'd like to see that, replace 2 daily LHR flights with 2/3 daily BE/BACF LCY flights might work nicely for business traffic.
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Why would 2-3 LCY flights be better than LHR except in terms of plane spotting? LHR has much better connections than LCY which is not set up at all for that.
It's a small-ish market, remember EZY has come onto LGW-NCL which would badly squeeze any LCY-NCL with capacity at a lower cost.
As for IOM going to BE, well the second BA Saab 2000 didn't get the full Union Flag colours unlike the first....
It's a small-ish market, remember EZY has come onto LGW-NCL which would badly squeeze any LCY-NCL with capacity at a lower cost.
As for IOM going to BE, well the second BA Saab 2000 didn't get the full Union Flag colours unlike the first....
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I do find it hard to think that on those routes exited by Flybe at LGW where there is now an alternative on offer with either easyJet or BA, passengers would opt to return to Flybe from a different airport, LCY & presumably pay a premium for the privilege.
If Flybe are planning to re-position themselves with more of a premium product then the switch to LCY makes more sense. Certainly their existing fleet mix suits LCY but BA will doubtless fight to ensure their continued dominance at the airport where they now have a stranglehold.
I wish FlyBe well and hope that the switch from LGW to LCY, if it happens, works out for them but I have my doubts.
If Flybe are planning to re-position themselves with more of a premium product then the switch to LCY makes more sense. Certainly their existing fleet mix suits LCY but BA will doubtless fight to ensure their continued dominance at the airport where they now have a stranglehold.
I wish FlyBe well and hope that the switch from LGW to LCY, if it happens, works out for them but I have my doubts.
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Was the Carpatair F100 operating for Flybe on BHD-BHX a one off? or is this to cover mid term? Sad so many Flybe jets grounded and pilots let go only to need to wet lease another airline.
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According to Jethro's UK fleets believed to be here for 4 weeks - does seem strange with the EMB's in store.