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As majority of fares for Dec were sold well before Dec then how would Capchta make a difference ?
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Random string of words/letters/symbols - hardly at fault of Ryanair.
Just to point out that the chances of captcha generating Al Qaida randomly are extremely slim, considering the millions of different word combinations, especially if letters are just selected at random. Think 1/26 X 1/26 x .......
As pointed out, these systems aren't new, and rude or controversial phrases can easily be screened out. So I suspect this is either another deliberate Ryanair story (in which case well done), or some rogue technician knowing they can get away with it as their client craves such publicity. I suspect the latter.
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Jamie2K9,
A little bird tells me somewhere that MAN-SQV is being considered by FR. It would be great if this happens, however is this just wishful thinking? Any views, and if so any approximate timescales for route confirmation would be appreciated? Many Thanks, DomyDom
A little bird tells me somewhere that MAN-SQV is being considered by FR. It would be great if this happens, however is this just wishful thinking? Any views, and if so any approximate timescales for route confirmation would be appreciated? Many Thanks, DomyDom
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Jamie - if I remember correctly it's what we did in BCN. No routes to the airport then suddenly it was a base.
A little bird tells me somewhere that MAN-SQV is being considered by FR. It would be great if this happens, however is this just wishful thinking? Any views, and if so any approximate timescales for route confirmation would be appreciated? Many Thanks, DomyDom
The next major news for MAN will most lightly be over the summer. With FR due to base 4 next winter they will need work for the extra two based.
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Love them or hate them, many people do work for them and don't leave! Why?
In my admittedly limited experience of the place I found that the majority of the 'long term' inmates were people who had never worked for any other airline. Many of them reasoned that there was no point in leaving as all companies probably treated their employees in a similar manner....
In my admittedly limited experience of the place I found that the majority of the 'long term' inmates were people who had never worked for any other airline. Many of them reasoned that there was no point in leaving as all companies probably treated their employees in a similar manner....
In my experience, the ones who talk about leaving the most are the ones that haven't worked anywhere else and have a "rose tinted view" of what a pilots job should be like.
Before the deluge begins, I am not the company defender, yes things could be much better, especially for the new guys on Brookfield etc. Things would be much better if union recognition etc were to be established, but 99% of the time, I don't find things much different to any other flying job. Solid roster of 5 on 4 off, reasonable money. Not the best, but hardly slave labour, and a new,well equiped and maintained fleet.
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Sorry to go back to this, but this is my first pprune session of the year.
Just to point out that the chances of captcha generating Al Qaida randomly are extremely slim, considering the millions of different word combinations, especially if letters are just selected at random. Think 1/26 X 1/26 x .......
As pointed out, these systems aren't new, and rude or controversial phrases can easily be screened out. So I suspect this is either another deliberate Ryanair story (in which case well done), or some rogue technician knowing they can get away with it as their client craves such publicity. I suspect the latter.
Just to point out that the chances of captcha generating Al Qaida randomly are extremely slim, considering the millions of different word combinations, especially if letters are just selected at random. Think 1/26 X 1/26 x .......
As pointed out, these systems aren't new, and rude or controversial phrases can easily be screened out. So I suspect this is either another deliberate Ryanair story (in which case well done), or some rogue technician knowing they can get away with it as their client craves such publicity. I suspect the latter.
'Al Qaida' was shown for one simple reason. ReCAPTCHA's goal isn't only to check whether it is human in front of computer screen or a program, but also to help digitalize books. So, the first word (in italic) is based on computer generated word, that confirms the user is a human, and the second word (Al Qaida in that case) is scanned from a book/other textual material. When ReCAPTCHA collects X amount of answers, it can convert these scans to a digital version. Read more: What is reCAPTCHA?
If it was not Ryanair, this would be no news. Just another media outlet looking for publicity..
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Thanks Jamie - and yes it was Seville (sorry for the slip of the keyboard). This should be an interesting year out of MAN as it will be the first full year as a base. Lets hope we build on success.
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According to an interview with the management company of Palermo Airport the next Ryanair routes from PMO will open are Dublin and Madrid. They are also in contact to open even Paris-Beauvais and Kaunas
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Ooooh!! I think it could be an interesting and successful route. The route SVQ-LPL of the last years (this year has dropped) was very very successful. But when are going to base this 2 extra aircrafts in MAN?
Thanks very much.
Thanks very much.
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Does anyone know what sort of gaps are left for W Rotations at AGP during Summer 12? Would there be a gap big enough for a trip to the North of Ireland? Just interested as TFS has been cancelled from LDY, therefore i believe a shorter route will be added.
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Why a W rotation? AGP is a Ryanair base, so I can be operated by a AGP-based plane or do I get you wrong? W rotations are for flights between two non-base, like for instance Eindhoven-Ibiza.
Besides this, the full schedule for the planes is not available for consumers, so nobody knows really what space there is left for flights.
Besides this, the full schedule for the planes is not available for consumers, so nobody knows really what space there is left for flights.
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Next route to be closed?
I was at Beauvais today travelling back home to Sweden after a visit to Disneyland Paris. When I checked in my luggage I happened to see the summary sheet for the check-in staff. The flights to BGY, BCN, NYO, CIA and one more which I do not remember all had more than 180 booked seats. The flight to Bezier Cap d'Agde had 65.... I do not think it will last much longer.
Also, all the more fully booked flights had between 40-60 checked in bags. Not much revenue there.
Also, all the more fully booked flights had between 40-60 checked in bags. Not much revenue there.
Bengt - perhaps Beauvais - Beziers is more suited to being a summer seasonal route ?
Plenty of reasons for people in northern France to go to Beziers in July, but very few by comparison in January
Plenty of reasons for people in northern France to go to Beziers in July, but very few by comparison in January
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widey158 - thanks for the explanation about CAPTCHAS - I still hate them, but that gives an interesting logic behind their use. Agreed it might have gone un-noticed on another airline or website, but Ryanair thrive on the publicity, so I'm sure MOL is quite happy to help out a few book lovers on the side.
That sounds quite reasonable to me. MOL's bluster is that he wants people to take as little as possible / be a bus service / load their own bags if they could, so I'm not exactly sure what his target would be for each flight? Many people will pack one bag for 2 people or even a family, so that might translate to 100 pax on a 738 with something in the hold, upto 89 without, so just above 50/50?
I would guess that route planning decisions are based far more on the ancilliaries which can be picked up, rather than baggage - so BZR in the summer should spin out some good Hertz revenue - and that is straight on the bottom line, no baggage handlers to pay. My guess is that in the off season, it is more VFR & 2nd home owners who are much less likely to rent a car.
Also, all the more fully booked flights had between 40-60 checked in bags. Not much revenue there.
I would guess that route planning decisions are based far more on the ancilliaries which can be picked up, rather than baggage - so BZR in the summer should spin out some good Hertz revenue - and that is straight on the bottom line, no baggage handlers to pay. My guess is that in the off season, it is more VFR & 2nd home owners who are much less likely to rent a car.
Ryanair squawking 7700 tonight
On another forum tonight, Ryanair Flight 82LJ (don't know what flight number) squawking 7700 over the North Sea east of Scotland, but has landed at Newcastle, first reports say "crew incapacity". More info welcome, hope the crew are ok.
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Liverpool to Rygge FR9128 in the cruise at 39000ft over the North Sea at 19.58
did a 180 and dropped to about 15000ft by 20.08 before dropping off flightradar24.
Reappeared at 7000ft east of Newcastle at about 20.23.
I have no further information but the replay facility shows it all.
Pete
Liverpool to Rygge FR9128 in the cruise at 39000ft over the North Sea at 19.58
did a 180 and dropped to about 15000ft by 20.08 before dropping off flightradar24.
Reappeared at 7000ft east of Newcastle at about 20.23.
I have no further information but the replay facility shows it all.
Pete
Last edited by OltonPete; 8th Jan 2012 at 20:49. Reason: wrong flight level
