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Take the travelators out! Then no more moaning passengers! (Im not being serious before i get shouted at) I find it quicker walking past them anyhow. Especially when people just stand on them and block them up!
Saying that, i always 'power walk' when im off the aircraft to get through customs quicker
Saying that, i always 'power walk' when im off the aircraft to get through customs quicker
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Shed,
My intention was not to minimise the issue, maybe I should have clarified my comments by saying that the whole debate over the travelator has overshadowed all other news.
As a seasoned traveller I do agree with a previous poster who says that we do tend to dwell or the shortcomings of Manchester, however I do wonder how many other airports some people have visited as there are complaints about many I could list. This comment is not made to anyone in particular and is a generalisation.
My intention was not to minimise the issue, maybe I should have clarified my comments by saying that the whole debate over the travelator has overshadowed all other news.
As a seasoned traveller I do agree with a previous poster who says that we do tend to dwell or the shortcomings of Manchester, however I do wonder how many other airports some people have visited as there are complaints about many I could list. This comment is not made to anyone in particular and is a generalisation.
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pwalhx -
I agree with you; I have visited several hundred airports spanning five continents and I rate MAN amongst the top 10% of those I have experienced. Hopefully my earlier postings, and my posting history, will leave readers in no doubt that I am broadly supportive of MAN. However, specific issues arise at every airport location and MAN is no exception. IMO, it is tough to stay at the top table; there is no room for complacency. So I believe that it is important to identify and openly discuss issues which may leave customers with a negative impression the place. It is far easier for a business to retain an existing satisfied customer than recruit a new one. So lets not antagonize a significant minority of our customer base with a completely avoidable own-goal. Especially one with an obvious technological solution available at relatively modest cost.
We could compile a (very) long list of things which MAN does well, but is there an appetite for that on here? Of course, the alternative is to give the impression of dwelling on negative issues. I think it is important to give credit for things which are done well. I do try to do that. But conversely, shortcomings should be tackled head on and not brushed under the carpet to give the impression that everything is perfect. Where there is room for improvement - especially "low hanging fruit" such as getting the escalators right - it is worth pursuing.
I agree also that this discussion has overshadowed all other news. But then again, there hasn't been much of that lately. Perhaps we should be careful what we wish for!
Thanks for your feedback. SHED.
I agree with you; I have visited several hundred airports spanning five continents and I rate MAN amongst the top 10% of those I have experienced. Hopefully my earlier postings, and my posting history, will leave readers in no doubt that I am broadly supportive of MAN. However, specific issues arise at every airport location and MAN is no exception. IMO, it is tough to stay at the top table; there is no room for complacency. So I believe that it is important to identify and openly discuss issues which may leave customers with a negative impression the place. It is far easier for a business to retain an existing satisfied customer than recruit a new one. So lets not antagonize a significant minority of our customer base with a completely avoidable own-goal. Especially one with an obvious technological solution available at relatively modest cost.
We could compile a (very) long list of things which MAN does well, but is there an appetite for that on here? Of course, the alternative is to give the impression of dwelling on negative issues. I think it is important to give credit for things which are done well. I do try to do that. But conversely, shortcomings should be tackled head on and not brushed under the carpet to give the impression that everything is perfect. Where there is room for improvement - especially "low hanging fruit" such as getting the escalators right - it is worth pursuing.
I agree also that this discussion has overshadowed all other news. But then again, there hasn't been much of that lately. Perhaps we should be careful what we wish for!
Thanks for your feedback. SHED.
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"If" MAN should be castigated, then is should be for the appaling condition of the lifts in the Tower Block. Months to fix them, sort of
Travellators:- Switched off at 2100.
Delayed Long Haul arrives at 2030...Clears Customs/Immigration and has to get to the "Station" or Hotel...with a "stack" of baggage and a Wheelchair "may" be provided...at a cost
Look at Dun Laughaire... Escalators work both ways... on sensors,,,,
it ain't Rocket Science.
Worked there since 1969. Gordon Sweetapple and Gill Thompson were the making of Manch,
Immho, it's gone downhill since
Travellators:- Switched off at 2100.
Delayed Long Haul arrives at 2030...Clears Customs/Immigration
and has to get to the "Station" or Hotel...with a "stack" of baggage and a Wheelchair "may" be provided...at a costLook at Dun Laughaire... Escalators work both ways... on sensors,,,,
it ain't Rocket Science.
Worked there since 1969. Gordon Sweetapple and Gill Thompson were the making of Manch,
Immho, it's gone downhill since
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Can anyone confirm (or dispel) the rumours that EVA Air Cargo is to start Manchester-Frankfurt-Taipei from next Spring?
More than likely true, as for cargo ops, Eva air want to add capacity to the UK, and MAN is the only place they are allowed to do this (Cargo rights between TPE-MAN have gone up from 3 -> 10 weekly, whereas LHR (their current cargo port) stays at 3 weekly.
China Airlines cargo should up frequency too, as they have maxed out their current 3 weekly rights and have wanted to expand to 6 weekly for a couple of years now
More than likely true, as for cargo ops, Eva air want to add capacity to the UK, and MAN is the only place they are allowed to do this (Cargo rights between TPE-MAN have gone up from 3 -> 10 weekly, whereas LHR (their current cargo port) stays at 3 weekly.
China Airlines cargo should up frequency too, as they have maxed out their current 3 weekly rights and have wanted to expand to 6 weekly for a couple of years now
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If it's a scheduled service, Tunis is new. The old charters in the 1980s that Tunisair had I'm pretty sure were to there (TU8794/TU8801).
Still getting favourable comments out of EK on the A380s ops so far. Just wonder how long they will resist the temptation of going 3 class on EK19 and add a 2 class early morning service.
Still getting favourable comments out of EK on the A380s ops so far. Just wonder how long they will resist the temptation of going 3 class on EK19 and add a 2 class early morning service.
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rkenyon,
The V-room is more a family area than 'business lounge' per se, so Id assume alcohol is lower on the priority scale for Virgin Holidays.
Also, Id guess family holidays would run better without alcohol, especially when flights have to get diverted due to drunken fights (VS75 MCO-MAN diverted to Gander) and more recently a TOM flight diverted to Bermuda.
The V-room is more a family area than 'business lounge' per se, so Id assume alcohol is lower on the priority scale for Virgin Holidays.
Also, Id guess family holidays would run better without alcohol, especially when flights have to get diverted due to drunken fights (VS75 MCO-MAN diverted to Gander) and more recently a TOM flight diverted to Bermuda.
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Hello gents, I was wondering if any one might be able to help me with a query I have from a few recent flights to MAN with EK. I've flown into EGCC with Emirates 3 times in the last two months and on all occasions the pilots haven't been willing to allow cockpit visits in Manchester, but yet it's always fine in Dubai. I was wondering whether there is a rule in the UK or whether it's just company policy.
I was on a BA shuttle flight last week and I was allowed in the flightdeck upon arrival into Manchester.
I hope that someone can help add some light to my confusion. Many thanks in advanced.
I was on a BA shuttle flight last week and I was allowed in the flightdeck upon arrival into Manchester.
I hope that someone can help add some light to my confusion. Many thanks in advanced.
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In a nutshell , hydraulic problems which resulted in hot brakes on landing , fire service deployed hoses, resulted in lack of fire cover ,ops suspended until fire cover restored
In a nutshell , hydraulic problems which resulted in hot brakes on landing , fire service deployed hoses, resulted in lack of fire cover ,ops suspended until fire cover restored
Janu I think you will find that the crew will probably just want to hurry up and get to the hotel....which is fair enough I suppose. No rules regarding flightdeck visits on the ground at MAN or anywhere in the UK.
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Janu
I am just wondering why on earth you would want to visit the flight deck on the ground every time you fly. It is not as though you are at 35,00 feet or whatever and get a fantastic view. Yes, I have visited the flight deck many times pre 9/11 but always whilst in flight and for the basic purpose of understanding navigation, oh except one occasion when I visited after landing to compliment the First Officer on an excellent first landing (or so the Captain announced after landing).
Hello gents, I was wondering if any one might be able to help me with a query I have from a few recent flights to MAN with EK. I've flown into EGCC with Emirates 3 times in the last two months and on all occasions the pilots haven't been willing to allow cockpit visits in Manchester, but yet it's always fine in Dubai. I was wondering whether there is a rule in the UK or whether it's just company policy.
I was on a BA shuttle flight last week and I was allowed in the flightdeck upon arrival into Manchester.
I hope that someone can help add some light to my confusion. Many thanks in advanced.
I was on a BA shuttle flight last week and I was allowed in the flightdeck upon arrival into Manchester.
I hope that someone can help add some light to my confusion. Many thanks in advanced.
It's tight when there are no snags, if anything unusual crops up the clock is ticking....
Of course, the rest of the crew also need to get out of the way to allow cleaners, caterers etc to get on and ready the a/c for the new crew.
Hope this helps.