MANCHESTER - 8
I was in the BA lounge at Manchester this morning and noticed that one of the circular areas on the apron is now white with the letters MCR painted on in black.
I know that MCR is a common abbreviation for Manchester but am rather surprised they didn't use either the ICAO or IATA code. What on earth is it for?
I know that MCR is a common abbreviation for Manchester but am rather surprised they didn't use either the ICAO or IATA code. What on earth is it for?
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The campaign started to attract shoppers and tourists back to Manchester after the riots.
Nothing to do with Mr Tavez who actually only said this as part of a campaign to earn more money elsewhere !
As the second largest block of retail space in UK after London it is also aimed at the massive numbers of foreign tourists now coming in as well as UK visitors to the City.
Nothing to do with Mr Tavez who actually only said this as part of a campaign to earn more money elsewhere !
As the second largest block of retail space in UK after London it is also aimed at the massive numbers of foreign tourists now coming in as well as UK visitors to the City.
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Passed through Man T3 this morning for the 8.10 Ezy to Bfs. Longest security queue I have ever seen, took us about 35 minutes to get through. Once you got to the security check, I have to say I thought the system was great. No time to spend money in the shops though, which will not please the airport management.
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Passed through Man T3 this morning for the 8.10 Ezy to Bfs. Longest security queue I have ever seen, took us about 35 minutes to get through. Once you got to the security check, I have to say I thought the system was great. No time to spend money in the shops though, which will not please the airport management.
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Most FR flights in excess of 120 pax so I would say doing very well
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MEN reporting United Airlines are starting a daily Washington service from May 2012. Not sure what their current loads are out of MAN but what aircraft types can we look forward to seeing?
United Airlines announce daily flight to Washington DC from Manchester | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
United Airlines announce daily flight to Washington DC from Manchester | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
With the loss of one of the CO/UA B757-200s on the Newark run, maybe there is a chance of an upgrade of the remaining flight back to B767 ? - would add cargo capacity too, as the 757 ain't too clever for cargo.
Good to see IAD return though.
Good to see IAD return though.
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Came back the other week from SJC via ORD to MAN. American airlines must realise tht the 757 is too small for the route. They asked for 5 volunteers to be bumped and left it late. Consquence was that everyone boarded, the doors were closed airbridge taken away, THEN they searched for the bumped passengers baggage. 70 mins stuck on the ground!
You can fly to the Middle East in comfort on 330's, 777's and 380's. All flights are shorter than ORD-MAN. You get individual video screens and entertainment etc etc. Why do US carriers lag behind the rest of the world when it comes to comfort?
I have said before on here, I have worked for Californian companies for nearly 25yrs and still no carrier will commit themselves to a MAN-SFO or LAX route. Do a survey of passengers flying AA or Delta or even CO and see how many are connecting for West coast flights.
You can fly to the Middle East in comfort on 330's, 777's and 380's. All flights are shorter than ORD-MAN. You get individual video screens and entertainment etc etc. Why do US carriers lag behind the rest of the world when it comes to comfort?
I have said before on here, I have worked for Californian companies for nearly 25yrs and still no carrier will commit themselves to a MAN-SFO or LAX route. Do a survey of passengers flying AA or Delta or even CO and see how many are connecting for West coast flights.
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I have said before on here, I have worked for Californian companies for nearly 25yrs and still no carrier will commit themselves to a MAN-SFO or LAX route.
AA LAX-LHR x 1
UA LAX-LHR x 1
UA SFO-LHR x 1
er...that's it!
I know I haven't mentioned BA but they did try it before on MAN-LAX on the B763 but it didn't last. ( BA277 / 276 5? x weekly )
They have 3 LHR-LAX and 2 LHR-SFO per day but fed through BA short haul.
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know I haven't mentioned BA but they did try it before on MAN-LAX on the B763 but it didn't last. They have 3 LHR-LAX and 2 LHR-SFO per day but fed through BA short haul.
I'm sure West coast USA is firmly on MAN's radar but ultimately I don't see it as being any different to other destinations missing from MAN's network. Destinations which we reach by connecting through various hubs with little complaint be that LHR, AMS, DXB etc.
The LHR moans and groans are woefully boring. Sure it's not the best airport in the world, far from it, but it's not that bad..... especially if you are through T5.
The shuttles suffer from no more delays than your average European sector unless there is major disruption (once a year on average-lets be fair) when domestics are usually canx first. A policy incidentally I agree with from an operational point of view.
It would be great to see west coast USA and, in time, I think it will happen. I'm a big MAN fan and always will be but exaggerating LHR's problems to prove a point doesn't wash.
The LHR moans and groans are woefully boring. Sure it's not the best airport in the world, far from it, but it's not that bad..... especially if you are through T5.
The shuttles suffer from no more delays than your average European sector unless there is major disruption (once a year on average-lets be fair) when domestics are usually canx first. A policy incidentally I agree with from an operational point of view.
It would be great to see west coast USA and, in time, I think it will happen. I'm a big MAN fan and always will be but exaggerating LHR's problems to prove a point doesn't wash.
