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FlyBe have firm orders for 4 more Q400's (due in 2011) plus 15 options and also 12 options on 195's, so they seem to be covering all the possible future scenarios which have been mentioned here.
They have also been mentioned a possible customer for a stretched Q400X which Bombardier have talked about launching in the past. This could bridge the capacity gap between the Q400 and 195, whilst retaining the former's economics.
However any move towards Q400X's or 170's would create sub-fleets which seems would seem to challenge their two type model approach.
I suspect though, that having apparently weathered the worst of the economic storm, FlyBe's strategic planners will be looking at all their options to be in the optimum strategic position when the genuine recovery arrives, and will soon be looking at what they do with those options from 2012 and beyond.
They have also been mentioned a possible customer for a stretched Q400X which Bombardier have talked about launching in the past. This could bridge the capacity gap between the Q400 and 195, whilst retaining the former's economics.
However any move towards Q400X's or 170's would create sub-fleets which seems would seem to challenge their two type model approach.
I suspect though, that having apparently weathered the worst of the economic storm, FlyBe's strategic planners will be looking at all their options to be in the optimum strategic position when the genuine recovery arrives, and will soon be looking at what they do with those options from 2012 and beyond.
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Programme seems to alive and well, although not formally launched yet
Q400X still of 'high interest' to airlines: Bombardier
Q400X still of 'high interest' to airlines: Bombardier
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Flybe have said that up to 7 Q400 aircraft are available to start a shuttle between Belfast and Glasgow from 1900 until midnight this evening. At the moment only two return flights are scheduled in each direction but they will add more if there is demand.
Good to see they are getting things going as soon as possible
Good to see they are getting things going as soon as possible
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All this 170 talk is abit rubbish tbh, have you guys seen the loads Flybe are taking to places like ALC, AGP and other dest out of SOU and EXT like this. They are more or less full there and back all operated on the 195.
With the charatar programme starting soon the 170 wouldnt do anything the Q400 can do. Maybe flight alittle faster, but the ammount of pax is 70-80; and at what cost in fuel... Embraer,
175 is 78-88 seats. 10 pax more....i think not.
Flybe are not going to go all jets now, to much money invested in the Q400.
TP
With the charatar programme starting soon the 170 wouldnt do anything the Q400 can do. Maybe flight alittle faster, but the ammount of pax is 70-80; and at what cost in fuel... Embraer,
175 is 78-88 seats. 10 pax more....i think not.
Flybe are not going to go all jets now, to much money invested in the Q400.
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BBC News - Flybe plane makes emergency landing in Glasgow
would this of more likely to have been a loganair a/c as it was from SYY
if so which one? G-LGN?
would this of more likely to have been a loganair a/c as it was from SYY
if so which one? G-LGN?
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Winter 2010/11
Flybe launches extensive 2010/11 winter schedule
UK’s Number One Domestic airline puts 5-million winter seats on sale with a choice of 143 winter services including 15 new routes and up to 3 214 flights a week
Flybe, the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, has announced its full 2010/11 winter programme that, on sale from Thursday May 13th, offers travellers a choice of up to 3 214 flights a week on 143 key routes. These include 15 new routes together with 10 popular European ski routes, seven of which - due to public demand - were announced earlier this week.
Key National Facts
Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer, comments: “Despite industry challenges over the past year, and with other airlines limiting their growth, Flybe has been able to step in and fill many gaps and continue building capacity.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer such a wide choice of regional routes this coming winter including the 15 new routes that, due to popular demand, we’ve been able to now carry over to the winter schedule. Together with our franchise partner, Loganair, we remain committed to keeping Britain on the move.
“The diversity of our winter destinations is ideal for those wanting to book affordable business travel as well as those looking for short breaks over the autumn half-term and Christmas periods. To ensure the lowest possible fares, it’s advisable for people to book their winter travel now.”
UK’s Number One Domestic airline puts 5-million winter seats on sale with a choice of 143 winter services including 15 new routes and up to 3 214 flights a week
Flybe, the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, has announced its full 2010/11 winter programme that, on sale from Thursday May 13th, offers travellers a choice of up to 3 214 flights a week on 143 key routes. These include 15 new routes together with 10 popular European ski routes, seven of which - due to public demand - were announced earlier this week.
Key National Facts
- 3 214 flights a week
- 143 routes including 15 new routes available for winter
- 10 ski routes to Berne, Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg that includes flights to and from the Isle of Man to Geneva; Jersey to Geneva; and Southampton to Berne
- 5 Winter sun routes to three popular destinations namely Alicante, Faro and Malaga
- 11 regional and European routes from London Gatwick including new winter service to Nantes
- Fares from £21.50 one way including taxes and airport charges
- All available for booking for travel between October 31st and March 26th, 2011
Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer, comments: “Despite industry challenges over the past year, and with other airlines limiting their growth, Flybe has been able to step in and fill many gaps and continue building capacity.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer such a wide choice of regional routes this coming winter including the 15 new routes that, due to popular demand, we’ve been able to now carry over to the winter schedule. Together with our franchise partner, Loganair, we remain committed to keeping Britain on the move.
“The diversity of our winter destinations is ideal for those wanting to book affordable business travel as well as those looking for short breaks over the autumn half-term and Christmas periods. To ensure the lowest possible fares, it’s advisable for people to book their winter travel now.”
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I doubt it.
I don't see that ASW have anything of value except their LGW slots. If the business is losing money, it doesn't make for a very attractive prospect to any prospective buyer.
I don't see that ASW have anything of value except their LGW slots. If the business is losing money, it doesn't make for a very attractive prospect to any prospective buyer.
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As per my post in ASW forum...
Loganair could op ASW routes with SAAB 340s (limited payload out of PLH) but maybe enough to justify sector to NQY, then full load from there.
Loganair aquire the ASW Dash 8 fleet. (Rumoured LC looking at Dash 8 and GLA hangar is able to accommodate up to Dash8-300 size)
Flybe gain through tie up with Loganair.
Just Possible
Loganair could op ASW routes with SAAB 340s (limited payload out of PLH) but maybe enough to justify sector to NQY, then full load from there.
Loganair aquire the ASW Dash 8 fleet. (Rumoured LC looking at Dash 8 and GLA hangar is able to accommodate up to Dash8-300 size)
Flybe gain through tie up with Loganair.
Just Possible
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Could be possible for Loganair to jump in but, who's got the cash nowadays to buy an airline, surely it is cheaper to just wait till it's gone.
Are LGW slots really that valuable?
Are LGW slots really that valuable?
Flybe are on the edge of being a major airline in Europe.
Once they get the management & office staff to realise this practically then Europe is their oyster.
Therefore i think they should be thinking big terms, not small Southweat with a few routes from Plymouth and Newquay - which they already serve!!
as others have said, they will save their money and wait for them to go bust!!
Imho the only ones who may be interested would be Eastern.
Once they get the management & office staff to realise this practically then Europe is their oyster.
Therefore i think they should be thinking big terms, not small Southweat with a few routes from Plymouth and Newquay - which they already serve!!
as others have said, they will save their money and wait for them to go bust!!
Imho the only ones who may be interested would be Eastern.
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BHD - HUY was cancelled earlier this month, although as I noticed on my last BE flight not before May's inflight magazine went to press and JF extolled the new route in his editorial.