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Manchester started with 2 aircraft to a handful of destinations....its now got 5 on the horizon with several destinations...so im not sure what more you want. There are only 24hours in a day
Join Date: Nov 2006
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if manchester is such a good operating base, when are we going to see a big increase in flights
Lets hope the current success long continues and supports a business case for further routes and more aircraft at MAN! 10 based by 2012?
Join Date: Sep 2005
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is the aircraft night stopping at DSA?
If not then it is w patterns. if it is night stopping then it is basing without a crew base. But logistically this is not such a smart move if anything was to go wrong in terms of delays/knock on effects.
BOH 'hub' would be great if the planes flew in in the morning from GLA, MAN and on to Europe in the day time and returning back to GLA, MAN in the evening. Not sure how crew base could work though or again if technical issues occured
If not then it is w patterns. if it is night stopping then it is basing without a crew base. But logistically this is not such a smart move if anything was to go wrong in terms of delays/knock on effects.
BOH 'hub' would be great if the planes flew in in the morning from GLA, MAN and on to Europe in the day time and returning back to GLA, MAN in the evening. Not sure how crew base could work though or again if technical issues occured
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New Routes
Easyjet announce several new summer routes from Stansted (STN),Rome (FCO) Paris (CDG ORY),Bristol (BRS),Liverpool (LPL)
New Routes
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Conti onepass They have done what they said 5 a/c by 2010
So from last year having just 2 to 5 by April time.
Sensible expansion and a good choice of routes
which I think are upto about 19 now so I don't see
what your problem is, especially in a recession
plus the new route of turkey from Lpl will be a big seller.
So from last year having just 2 to 5 by April time.
Sensible expansion and a good choice of routes
which I think are upto about 19 now so I don't see
what your problem is, especially in a recession
plus the new route of turkey from Lpl will be a big seller.
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I think that you will find that the Doncaster Aircraft is actually a LPL A/C doing "w" patterns Doncaster is not a "crew base"
Join Date: Mar 2007
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I think the aircraft IS Liverpool based.
The aircraft coming into AMS from LPL will swap with the aircraft coming in from DSA as will the crew.
So, on a Monday, an LPL crew will fly LPL-AMS-DSA-BCN-DSA. Sleep in Doncaster. Fly DSA-PRG-DSA-AMS-LPL on the Tuesday.
Obviously as the crew will move with the aircraft and this will happen for all the DSA destinations which all fall into similar sectors as the destinations above.
The aircraft coming into AMS from LPL will swap with the aircraft coming in from DSA as will the crew.
So, on a Monday, an LPL crew will fly LPL-AMS-DSA-BCN-DSA. Sleep in Doncaster. Fly DSA-PRG-DSA-AMS-LPL on the Tuesday.
Obviously as the crew will move with the aircraft and this will happen for all the DSA destinations which all fall into similar sectors as the destinations above.
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Does anyone know why EZY6760 from AGP-BFS [Malaga - Belfast] was canceled tonight ?
Join Date: Jul 2007
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EZY Sale & October flights
Is there a Easyjet sale soon? Do you think there will be a sale in the New Year?
Also, when are the October flights on sale? Thinking of travelling from Bristol to Madeira but the flights are only on sale until September. Thanks.
Also, when are the October flights on sale? Thinking of travelling from Bristol to Madeira but the flights are only on sale until September. Thanks.
Join Date: Jul 2007
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2 plus points about Easyjet
Firstly, just wanted to pick-up on the comments you make Walnut (post #570) regarding Easyjet not committing to flights if they cannot get back the same day due to bad weather. In my experience this is certainly not the case as twice this year on the STN-FNC-STN service they did fly outbound despite the risk of poor weather. In fact on the second occasion which was only a few days before the date of your post the forecast in Madeira was for heavy rain & we left STN on time. For those pilots that know FNC the visibility limit is strictly adhered too so when it drops below 5 kms they close the airport. Although initially on the day in question it may have been 50/50 & Easyjet decided to fly, when we approached FNC despite several attempts to land the strong southerly crosswind plus poor visibilty meant after holding for a further 45 minutes we diverted to the neighbouring island of Porto Santo (PXO). As the weather didn't improve sufficiently until the following day (lunchtime infact) meaning a delay of over 24 hours, all us SLF's plus of course the crew were put up in a local 4* hotel all at Easyjet's cost! Same happened to me back in January only in reverse. Couldn't leave FNC for 20 hours & again Easyjet paid for all the hotel costs including the wine at dinner!!
Throughout both times they kept us informed of the developing situation & the plans to look after us due to the bad weather. In my opinion their 'Customer Care' mirrored that of any legacy carrier I've previously experienced in similar situations e.g. BA & on both occasions I've e-mailed them complimenting them on just that fact.
As a matter of interest for those in the know on these matters are Easyjet legally bound under EU regulations to have make the overnight accomodation arrangements entirely at their expense despite the weather being beyond their control or is it just a hit on their bottom line profit? If it is the latter can they take out insurance to limit such costs?
Second point, I noticed whilst browsing through their inflight magazine on the flight back to STN that they have recently increased the maximum dimensions for cabin bags to 56x45x25cm which is the same as BA allow. I've also since checked this on their website just in case it was a misprint & sure enough the larger dimensions are now in place. Previously their dimensions were 55x40x20cm which although it may not have always have been stricltly enforced did make it a bit of a challenge to find a suitably sized case. Again a point in Easy's favour I think for being 'Customer Focused' & recognising that SLF now have more flexibility with their carry-on baggage.
Throughout both times they kept us informed of the developing situation & the plans to look after us due to the bad weather. In my opinion their 'Customer Care' mirrored that of any legacy carrier I've previously experienced in similar situations e.g. BA & on both occasions I've e-mailed them complimenting them on just that fact.
As a matter of interest for those in the know on these matters are Easyjet legally bound under EU regulations to have make the overnight accomodation arrangements entirely at their expense despite the weather being beyond their control or is it just a hit on their bottom line profit? If it is the latter can they take out insurance to limit such costs?
Second point, I noticed whilst browsing through their inflight magazine on the flight back to STN that they have recently increased the maximum dimensions for cabin bags to 56x45x25cm which is the same as BA allow. I've also since checked this on their website just in case it was a misprint & sure enough the larger dimensions are now in place. Previously their dimensions were 55x40x20cm which although it may not have always have been stricltly enforced did make it a bit of a challenge to find a suitably sized case. Again a point in Easy's favour I think for being 'Customer Focused' & recognising that SLF now have more flexibility with their carry-on baggage.
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Thanks for the reply, and I am happy that you were handled correctly. However (assuming you are not part of their PR team) there is a growing perception amoungst airline people & SLFs that there is an element of truth in my comments, which the airline should be aware of. I should point out that Ryanair has a far worse reputation, a factor of 2 at least. Flybe does not have that, and of course the legacy carriers, eg BA etc, will fly if possible under any circumstances and more to the point will shift disrupted pax, whatever their ticket status, at no extra cost.
I would be pleased to have someone, who is high up within Easyjet, refute my claim.
Thanks for the reply, and I am happy that you were handled correctly. However (assuming you are not part of their PR team) there is a growing perception amoungst airline people & SLFs that there is an element of truth in my comments, which the airline should be aware of. I should point out that Ryanair has a far worse reputation, a factor of 2 at least. Flybe does not have that, and of course the legacy carriers, eg BA etc, will fly if possible under any circumstances and more to the point will shift disrupted pax, whatever their ticket status, at no extra cost.
I would be pleased to have someone, who is high up within Easyjet, refute my claim.