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From my understanding it's just a paperwork issue. Flybe are paying for the whole fleet in one go, which is a lot of money! The lending bank are going through the loan contract with a fine toothed comb (quite understandably) which is taking a little longer than expected!
Still, IMHO it's a good move for Flybe, with Dashes going tech left right and centre, surely the 175 will be more reliable!
Still, IMHO it's a good move for Flybe, with Dashes going tech left right and centre, surely the 175 will be more reliable!
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175's
Change in GDS since last night
Inverness - Gatwick now showing 24/10/11 as the 175!!!!!!
Manchester - Brussels now showing Tuesday 11/10 as the 175
However GLA-BHX shows the 195 on 3 flights also 11/10.
Possibly the INV might be brought forward as the 195 is
supposed to move from INV to GLA when a 175 arrives.
BHX-DUS 3 daily 175 still in for winter.
Pete
Inverness - Gatwick now showing 24/10/11 as the 175!!!!!!
Manchester - Brussels now showing Tuesday 11/10 as the 175
However GLA-BHX shows the 195 on 3 flights also 11/10.
Possibly the INV might be brought forward as the 195 is
supposed to move from INV to GLA when a 175 arrives.
BHX-DUS 3 daily 175 still in for winter.
Pete
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INV-LGW flyBE
As a frequent psgr on this route with Flybe I have to say its been rare when the E195 has been full, exceptions being xmas, bank holidays and easter, so I'm guessing not. In Winter they have used the DH4 on the mid afternoon iso E195 with the E95 being parked up at INV from the morning arrival (11:10) to the afternoon dep (17:05).
Maybe the Yields are good as not everyone is an EZY fan. BE are my preference even though they are usualy more expensive than EZY.
Shame really, but most importantly is they maintian the frequency regardless of aircraft size.
Anyone know how INV-AMS is doing? 'official line' is sales above expectation, so fingers crossed BE can sustain this.
Maybe the Yields are good as not everyone is an EZY fan. BE are my preference even though they are usualy more expensive than EZY.
Shame really, but most importantly is they maintian the frequency regardless of aircraft size.
Anyone know how INV-AMS is doing? 'official line' is sales above expectation, so fingers crossed BE can sustain this.
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The 1st 175 slots are showing in MAN for the 26th.
They are usually changed 3 weeks in advance by flybe if that type of aircraft is not going to operate it.
1st slot is 3124 CDG STA 10:55 from CDG
Then operating the mid day CDG and coming back.
However that 3124 usually departs MAN as the 3123, that is showing as a dash currently.
The 27th is a bit more conclusive, showing the 175 departing as the 3123.
The departure time has also changed on both days, from 06:45 to 06:50am.
Regards,
TP.
They are usually changed 3 weeks in advance by flybe if that type of aircraft is not going to operate it.
1st slot is 3124 CDG STA 10:55 from CDG
Then operating the mid day CDG and coming back.
However that 3124 usually departs MAN as the 3123, that is showing as a dash currently.
The 27th is a bit more conclusive, showing the 175 departing as the 3123.
The departure time has also changed on both days, from 06:45 to 06:50am.
Regards,
TP.
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Mancheser to Calvi.
Looks like there is a new flight from Manchester to Calvi on behalf of Corsican Places starting next May :-
"We are also pleased to announce a brand new Manchester to Calvi flight, flying every Sunday from May 27th to Sept 12th, on a brand new Flybe 75 seater aircraft. The flight will enjoy good flying times, leaving Manchester at 8.30 am and departing Calvi at 12.50pm".
Good news, may travel on this flight myself.
"We are also pleased to announce a brand new Manchester to Calvi flight, flying every Sunday from May 27th to Sept 12th, on a brand new Flybe 75 seater aircraft. The flight will enjoy good flying times, leaving Manchester at 8.30 am and departing Calvi at 12.50pm".
Good news, may travel on this flight myself.
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i could think of nothing worse. Theres hardly any room for a satchel overhead never mind cabin bags for a 2 week holiday. Noisy and rickety for 2 hours...no thanks. no wonder they havent "taken-off" and the aircraft type not clearly advertised
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Actually CabinCrewe, they are not that bad. I have had the smoothest flight ever on a Q400, I guess you must have just had some bad experiences. The Dash has done UK-MXP, VCE and Spain before without any problem.
I expect it is the Dash, 75 seats with 3 spare to allow for additional fuel and baggage. It is a similar set up on some of the other charters.
The 175s are suppose to be doing the charters in to Turin this winter with all 3 due in at some point. It will also do a Chambery but mainly operate the scheduled MAN-CDG,DUS & BHX-CDG,DUS with the third INV-LGW. This too keeps changing along with the a/c delivery dates.
I expect it is the Dash, 75 seats with 3 spare to allow for additional fuel and baggage. It is a similar set up on some of the other charters.
The 175s are suppose to be doing the charters in to Turin this winter with all 3 due in at some point. It will also do a Chambery but mainly operate the scheduled MAN-CDG,DUS & BHX-CDG,DUS with the third INV-LGW. This too keeps changing along with the a/c delivery dates.
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weekend delays
Had a call from a friend delayed in Inverness last night. Nearly a six hour delay on the flight to Manchester. Add in a two hour delay on Friday night to the outward and you have a very unhappy couple. Delays due to tech issues seem to be on the rise?
Definately seems to be more and more tech issues on the dash. over used, friday afternoon aircraft, waiting for the white elephant 175`s to turn up.
How come Cityflyer, KLM, Air Europa, Air France etc etc never had these problems getting E jets into service.
Usual disgraceful organisation again!!
How come Cityflyer, KLM, Air Europa, Air France etc etc never had these problems getting E jets into service.
Usual disgraceful organisation again!!
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Cancellations
I can confirm that there have been delays and cancellations over the
last three days at BHX.
I suppose if you take seven aircraft out of the fleet and replace them
with nothing plus the bulk of fleet are Q400's then I things will be tough
or at least until the cavalry arrive.
The spare 195 at BHX does not seem to be operating but it could be elsewhere.
Inverness - Gatwick now shows the 175 from 11/10 in GDS the same date as the already known Manchester - Brussels evening service.
Pete
last three days at BHX.
I suppose if you take seven aircraft out of the fleet and replace them
with nothing plus the bulk of fleet are Q400's then I things will be tough
or at least until the cavalry arrive.
The spare 195 at BHX does not seem to be operating but it could be elsewhere.
Inverness - Gatwick now shows the 175 from 11/10 in GDS the same date as the already known Manchester - Brussels evening service.
Pete
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i could think of nothing worse. Theres hardly any room for a satchel overhead never mind cabin bags for a 2 week holiday. Noisy and rickety for 2 hours...no thanks. no wonder they havent "taken-off" and the aircraft type not clearly advertised
Slightly above the noise level of a jet, however they are quiet for a prop. Only budget airlines have forced people to take 'the kitchen sink' in the cabin.
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If anyone in the know could give me some help on how many routes flybe actually fly and to how many destinations?
I've found answers ranging from 200+ routes 75 destinations to, 194 routes 65 destinations and 180 routes 61 destinations. I just dont want to be asked "How many routes do we operate?" and mumble my way through.
Thanks in advance
I've found answers ranging from 200+ routes 75 destinations to, 194 routes 65 destinations and 180 routes 61 destinations. I just dont want to be asked "How many routes do we operate?" and mumble my way through.
Thanks in advance
