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Oh nooo...
I can see this descending into another "emirates cant work from Newcastle" argument. Not particularly directed at anyone, but I don't think that the 77L is an appropriate size for NCL on a permanent basis. In the current situation, the peak (or trough) of Dubai's low season + Ramadan + Emirates' 777 fleet being messed up... Yes, the 77L works well when some flights may be leaving with 100-150 people on. But, my return flight on the 31st August currently has, on a quick skim through count, 277 passengers booked in Economy alone, and the 77L with First blocked off, carries 254 passengers, so that may cause some problems. Admittedly, the outbound only has 160 pax which would be best suited to a 77L, but as Emirates seems to have worked out. Although it can hurt the load factors occasionally, whatever the 77L can do, the 77W can do better, or at least the same.
Not wanting to cause any arguments... Just thought i'd input a little
Martin
I can see this descending into another "emirates cant work from Newcastle" argument. Not particularly directed at anyone, but I don't think that the 77L is an appropriate size for NCL on a permanent basis. In the current situation, the peak (or trough) of Dubai's low season + Ramadan + Emirates' 777 fleet being messed up... Yes, the 77L works well when some flights may be leaving with 100-150 people on. But, my return flight on the 31st August currently has, on a quick skim through count, 277 passengers booked in Economy alone, and the 77L with First blocked off, carries 254 passengers, so that may cause some problems. Admittedly, the outbound only has 160 pax which would be best suited to a 77L, but as Emirates seems to have worked out. Although it can hurt the load factors occasionally, whatever the 77L can do, the 77W can do better, or at least the same.
Not wanting to cause any arguments... Just thought i'd input a little
Martin
Thomas Cook launches new flights from Newcastle Airport to Kos - Journal Live
Sure I've read a longer version of this story which confirms that the base for next year will be 2 757'a and an A320 from a 'partner' airline on a damp lease (TCX cabin crew), but can't find it now...
On a related note, 6Y206 this morning was YL-LCL returning.
Sure I've read a longer version of this story which confirms that the base for next year will be 2 757'a and an A320 from a 'partner' airline on a damp lease (TCX cabin crew), but can't find it now...
On a related note, 6Y206 this morning was YL-LCL returning.
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Why is it, whenever someone mentions the Emirates, a mass of essays about it seem to occur. Yes, it may be NCLs only scheduled long hauler, but it isn't the be all and end all, and isn't the 'daily fully loaded departure' people think it is.
Maybe because people keep making comments like...
A cursory look at the CAA stats will tell you that - however, the only people who matter are EK management, and so long as the route keeps contributing to their strategy they'll be happy. When it doesn't, it'll stop.
and isn't the 'daily fully loaded departure' people think it is.
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.... or the network contribution the flights make or how busy Business Class has been since the aircraft upgrade. Sadly Boris1, you appear to have an axe to grind. Please consider grinding it elsewhere. The flights have been operating for nearly six years now so the time to say it will not work has been and gone, as have the A330's from Newcastle which you recently predicted will return.
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This is exactly what I am talking about. Anyone speaks out against Emirates, and everyone kicks off at them. I am entitled to my opinions on the matter. And I wasn't the only one who predicted the return of the A330 (innocent computer error at EK, suppose that's my fault as well is it?). But as GAXLN points out, I 'have an axe to grind'. Yeah ok....:
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Is there anywhere that I can find out the reasons for YL-LCL going 'Tech' so often over the last few weeks?
Does anybody have this info or know any details of where it can be sourced?
Does anybody have this info or know any details of where it can be sourced?
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From the Telegraph an article about flights booked through the Government system
Minister's veto keeps public sector jet set's £77m flight bill a mystery - Telegraph
Among the hundreds of internal flights was an economy class trip from Birmingham to Newcastle, booked through Eastern Airways at a cost of £1,744. The three-hour journey costs £144 by peak-time standard class train.
At that rate you can see why EA want to keep the route running!
Minister's veto keeps public sector jet set's £77m flight bill a mystery - Telegraph
Among the hundreds of internal flights was an economy class trip from Birmingham to Newcastle, booked through Eastern Airways at a cost of £1,744. The three-hour journey costs £144 by peak-time standard class train.
At that rate you can see why EA want to keep the route running!