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MAN-BOD pulled?
Just received an Email from baby cancelling my flights to from MAN to Bordeux for 12th June. Really dissapointed as WW were a class act with some interesting destinations but unfortunately what with the 'unusable' website and determination to get rid of aircraft, this isn't the way to return to good health. I have a feeling that LH are only interested in germanwings and if you don't want to fly from Cologne they are not interested.
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now I know wikipedia isn't the most truthful resource but I was Reading on there that Singapore virgin an etihad have all expressed interest in utilising the A380 at our beloved MAN, any truth? Also what about all the destinations it has fedex down as serving like IND, MEM an EWR???
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Fedex have in fact bought a new facility over by the cargo area which does suggest expansion.
They had planned (operated?) I think two years ago to operate these flights but then pulled out, blaming the economy.
It is only a matter of time but I would be unsure of destinations but these seem about right.
They had planned (operated?) I think two years ago to operate these flights but then pulled out, blaming the economy.
It is only a matter of time but I would be unsure of destinations but these seem about right.
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Plently of snow diversions in this evening from Birmingham. Now as this was forecast perhaps the detractors of Manchester's performance earlier this year may contemplate that when it's persistent snow, there's not a lot you can do if you dont' order the perceived correct equipment to maintain operations if you are never likely to need it.
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MAN - Scheduled Routes
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MAN - Charter Routes
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ZB 0532 07MAY 29OCT Friday PMI
ZB 0546 06MAY 28OCT Thursday ACE
ZB 0548 01MAY 30OCT Saturday PMI
ZB 0564 07MAY 29OCT Friday TFS
ZB 0568 07MAY 29OCT Friday TFS
ZB 0594 02MAY 24OCT Sunday FAO
MAN - Charter Routes
MON1268 28MAY 01OCT Friday DLM
MON1286 06MAY 28OCT Thursday SSH
MON1828 03MAY 25OCT Monday CFU
MON3514 29JUN 28SEP Tuesday HER
MON3588 04MAY 05OCT Tuesday CHQ
MON3722 05MAY 27OCT Wednesday RHO
MON3974 04MAY 26OCT Tuesday HER
MON3978 07JUL 29SEP Wednesday RHO
MON4362 03APR 24APR Saturday SSH
MON4620 29MAR 26APR Monday LXR
MON4952 01APR 29APR Thursday SSH
MON5620 03MAY 25OCT Monday DLM
MON5642 02MAY 03OCT Sunday PVK
MON6586 28MAR 25APR Sunday SSH
MON7106 05MAY 27OCT Wednesday PFO
MON7174 05JUL 04OCT Monday CFU
MON7408 12JUL 13SEP Monday DLM
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Yesterday's MEN reported that Eithad are to incease capacity by about 60% by moving from a 262 seater A330-200 aircraft to a 412 seater B777-300.
Sorry if already mentioned on here.
Sorry if already mentioned on here.
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press release:
ETIHAD TO UPGRADE CAPACITY ON MANCHESTER TO ABU DHABI ROUTE
Etihad Airways today announced it would increase capacity by close to 60 per cent on its Manchester services from June, upgrading its current two-class A330-200 aircraft to a two-class B777-300.
Etihad currently operates seven return services per week between Manchester and Abu Dhabi, with onward connections to Etihad’s expanding global network, including popular destinations Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Cape Town and Islamabad. The capacity increase will mean an additional 2,100 seats per week on the route.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad’s chief commercial officer, said: “Our services to Manchester have been performing very strongly, with load factors of close to 80 per cent in 2009. The business and investment ties between Manchester and Abu Dhabi have never been stronger and the introduction of the B777 furthers our commitment to this important route.
“We are pleased to support business and leisure travel to the region, as well as offering our customers greater access to Abu Dhabi and our expanding global network.”
Andrew Cornish, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, said: "Etihad's service provides a crucial link between our two closely-linked regions and Etihad's decision to add capacity demonstrates real confidence in this vital relationship. The extra capacity further strengthens Manchester Airport's long haul route network and also provides an early sign of the predicted economic recovery. We look forward to working with Etihad to make the service a great success."
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Manchester and Abu Dhabi have developed a significant partnership over the past few years and our business, cultural and sporting ties are delivering real benefits to both places. Etihad's continued investment in the route is a ringing endorsement of that partnership and this latest announcement of an enhanced service demonstrates the increasingly strong ties between the regions.”
Etihad has been operating services to Manchester since 2006 and offers connections from Manchester to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow with its codeshare partner, bmi and from Manchester to Isle of Man, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton and Inverness with its codeshare partner, Flybe.
In 2009, the airline signed a three-year deal to be the official shirt sponsor and partner of English Premier League side, Manchester City. This is one of the airline’s most important sponsorships, and allows the airline to build even stronger relationships between the two regions, including team tours to the United Arab Emirates, as well as community-based schemes in the UAE and Manchester such as the hugely successful Soccer Schools.
Etihad currently has six B777-300s in its fleet of 53 aircraft.
ETIHAD TO UPGRADE CAPACITY ON MANCHESTER TO ABU DHABI ROUTE
Etihad Airways today announced it would increase capacity by close to 60 per cent on its Manchester services from June, upgrading its current two-class A330-200 aircraft to a two-class B777-300.
Etihad currently operates seven return services per week between Manchester and Abu Dhabi, with onward connections to Etihad’s expanding global network, including popular destinations Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Cape Town and Islamabad. The capacity increase will mean an additional 2,100 seats per week on the route.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad’s chief commercial officer, said: “Our services to Manchester have been performing very strongly, with load factors of close to 80 per cent in 2009. The business and investment ties between Manchester and Abu Dhabi have never been stronger and the introduction of the B777 furthers our commitment to this important route.
“We are pleased to support business and leisure travel to the region, as well as offering our customers greater access to Abu Dhabi and our expanding global network.”
Andrew Cornish, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, said: "Etihad's service provides a crucial link between our two closely-linked regions and Etihad's decision to add capacity demonstrates real confidence in this vital relationship. The extra capacity further strengthens Manchester Airport's long haul route network and also provides an early sign of the predicted economic recovery. We look forward to working with Etihad to make the service a great success."
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Manchester and Abu Dhabi have developed a significant partnership over the past few years and our business, cultural and sporting ties are delivering real benefits to both places. Etihad's continued investment in the route is a ringing endorsement of that partnership and this latest announcement of an enhanced service demonstrates the increasingly strong ties between the regions.”
Etihad has been operating services to Manchester since 2006 and offers connections from Manchester to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow with its codeshare partner, bmi and from Manchester to Isle of Man, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton and Inverness with its codeshare partner, Flybe.
In 2009, the airline signed a three-year deal to be the official shirt sponsor and partner of English Premier League side, Manchester City. This is one of the airline’s most important sponsorships, and allows the airline to build even stronger relationships between the two regions, including team tours to the United Arab Emirates, as well as community-based schemes in the UAE and Manchester such as the hugely successful Soccer Schools.
Etihad currently has six B777-300s in its fleet of 53 aircraft.
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Don't get too excited at the EY 773s, they are, shall we say, well used and starting to show signs of wear and tear. Having flown on four out of the five aircraft in the fleet over the last couple of years I much prefer the A330s for comfort and quality of the cabin.
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If 262 is the config then I make it 81% load factor assuming it ran every day per the CAA monthly stats.
The December figures are provisional but I make it 155192 down on 2008
which was 157566. However 2008 was itself up 11% from 2007 at 141688.
There were only increases in three of the last 12 months and although I have not checked the final QR & EK figures, Etihad lagged well behind in 2009.
However both Qatar and Emirates showed decreases in their annual figures in 2008 compared to 2007 (18% down in Qatar's case).
With only 22 business seats and no other option than the 77W, I suppose
it was the only choice if business is constantly selling out. The A333 is in
three class config and does LHR most days, which makes that a non-starter.
The 77W shows 28/350 (44% increase) on the EY website & seatguru, does this mean a config change to make the 60% as mentioned in the press release?
Pete
The December figures are provisional but I make it 155192 down on 2008
which was 157566. However 2008 was itself up 11% from 2007 at 141688.
There were only increases in three of the last 12 months and although I have not checked the final QR & EK figures, Etihad lagged well behind in 2009.
However both Qatar and Emirates showed decreases in their annual figures in 2008 compared to 2007 (18% down in Qatar's case).
With only 22 business seats and no other option than the 77W, I suppose
it was the only choice if business is constantly selling out. The A333 is in
three class config and does LHR most days, which makes that a non-starter.
The 77W shows 28/350 (44% increase) on the EY website & seatguru, does this mean a config change to make the 60% as mentioned in the press release?
Pete