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A couple of surprises announced yesterday and one definitely falls into the pleasant category with Reykjavik and the other one a challenge to Ryanair and Monarch with Ibiza 
Palma also increased to five days a week including double daily on a Tuesday and Sunday although all these flights are short season.
The only question mark I have about KEF is did they really mean this destination - have a look at the destination map especially North Africa an area where flybe are yet to go (this will make me look silly if has been altered in the last few minutes). The closest major airport to this dot is Tunis, often called the Reykjavik of the south I believe
Ibiza has moved - no long an Island any more but some kind of merger with Malaga?
BHX this week
Florence started yesterday as did Cologne, Alicante restarts in the next hour and porto tomorrow.
Also possibly the 100 up today at BHX with 50 departures and arrivals listed, well over one third of BHX's movements.
More routes to come anyone? They show Budapest, Prague, Wasaw, Madrid, Geneva and Zurich on the map but of course all code-share with Air France.
Pete
Palma also increased to five days a week including double daily on a Tuesday and Sunday although all these flights are short season.
The only question mark I have about KEF is did they really mean this destination - have a look at the destination map especially North Africa an area where flybe are yet to go (this will make me look silly if has been altered in the last few minutes). The closest major airport to this dot is Tunis, often called the Reykjavik of the south I believe
Ibiza has moved - no long an Island any more but some kind of merger with Malaga?
BHX this week
Florence started yesterday as did Cologne, Alicante restarts in the next hour and porto tomorrow.
Also possibly the 100 up today at BHX with 50 departures and arrivals listed, well over one third of BHX's movements.
More routes to come anyone? They show Budapest, Prague, Wasaw, Madrid, Geneva and Zurich on the map but of course all code-share with Air France.
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This is obviously an epic mistake on flybe's part. They need to correct this asap. After all who will book a ticket with an airline that doesn't know North from South. Flybe refer to flying to the most northern capital city in Europe so I think it is safe to assume they are not heading south to Tunis.
This is obviously an epic mistake on flybe's part. They need to correct this asap. After all who will book a ticket with an airline that doesn't know North from South. Flybe refer to flying to the most northern capital city in Europe so I think it is safe to assume they are not heading south to Tunis.
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That new purple paint scheme is absolutely barrfing.
I didn't think it was possible to make a Q400 even more ugly and funny looking but they have managed it.
Or is it some sort of anti bird strike colour scheme. With hopefully all the birds flying away from it think WTF is that.
I didn't think it was possible to make a Q400 even more ugly and funny looking but they have managed it.
Or is it some sort of anti bird strike colour scheme. With hopefully all the birds flying away from it think WTF is that.
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Bold liveries such as that recently unveiled by FlyBe polarise opinion. Some love it, some hate it. Personally, I think it is fantastic and will positively differentiate FlyBe's brand from all the mundane 'white with titles' corporate identities out there. I've heard some opinions in line with your own, but many more love the new look.
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New paint job looks just like a Scottish Fuels bowser, and if I spent more time on my PC I'd know how to post a link, but I don't so you'll just have to google it yourselves. 
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You can be talking about it, doesnt mean you'll give them your money and get them out of trouble.
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Brand awareness also means "God have you seen that? Wouldn't fly on that in a million years." It's not brand awareness that drives revenue it's brand satisfaction. flybe are often the only carrier on a regional route anyway.
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I see what you are saying, Skipness. The product does have to be right too. But let me put it like this … SAS and Iberia (new scheme) both have hideous liveries (IMHO). But would that stop me booking travel with those carriers if the price and itinerary were right? Not at all. On the other hand, clients who have 'never heard' of a carrier (for whatever reason) tend to be the nervous ones. Brand awareness is a good thing. How often do we see postings on PPRuNe along the lines of: "I've never heard of [Airline Name]. Can they be trusted? Should I book a flight with them?"
Many people in the UK have heard of FlyBe, and more are learning of them through this rebranding process. That can only be a positive for the business going forward. Besides, "Spirit of Liberum" looks sensational in my photo taken in strong sunshine set against a stormy sky! Nowt wrong with the colour which adorned Roman Emperors! Now lets see a purple Embraer please ...
Many people in the UK have heard of FlyBe, and more are learning of them through this rebranding process. That can only be a positive for the business going forward. Besides, "Spirit of Liberum" looks sensational in my photo taken in strong sunshine set against a stormy sky! Nowt wrong with the colour which adorned Roman Emperors! Now lets see a purple Embraer please ...
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I disagree with you SOE. If the aircraft looked dirty and tatty that might put a punter off (even though said a/c is perfectly maintained and airworthy). I don't for a moment believe that punters will avoid an airline because they don't like their livery.
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The rather juvenile 'Flymaybe' soubriquet is no more legitimate than 'Sleazeyjet' or 'Rhinoair' and only exists in the heads of people who have a personal dislike of BE (for whatever reason) or who travel very infrequently and may have had an unlucky experience. I have never heard it used by regular passengers or those who take a balanced view of the world.
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'Twas always thus. Channel Scareways for Channel Airways, Dan Dare for Danair and Air Yuk for Air Uk, whilst BOAC was Boys Overseas After Crumpet.
Childish but harmless airline humour!
Childish but harmless airline humour!
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Not to mention:
Such A Bloody Effort Never Again
And
Always Late In Taking-off, Always Late In Arriving
Etc
(ps - there is at least one for Qantas but this is not suitable for the sensitive souls on this forum)
Such A Bloody Effort Never Again
And
Always Late In Taking-off, Always Late In Arriving
Etc
(ps - there is at least one for Qantas but this is not suitable for the sensitive souls on this forum)
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Such A Bloody Effort Never Again
And then, arguably, there's one of the most appropriate ones (judging by relatively recent times) of Air Chance.