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SWBKCB...
and nothing to do with reducing compensation payments...
But people never remember the good points, only the bad...
Do you really think there would be a standby A/C based in ALC without EU261? Don't remember there being one before.
Fair point, but on this thread I think its heading the other way - bit of balance won't do it any harm.
But people never remember the good points, only the bad...
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Fair point, but on this thread I think its heading the other way - bit of balance won't do it any harm.
And Jet2_738 - many thanks for the praise. Just an observer who's fascinated with flight but ruddy terrified of the b*gger at the same time
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The ALC aircraft would not be there if it weren't for EU261. Airlines do not do things unless they make or save money. This setup is for reducing compensation claims.
They've obviously done their sums and have concluded that ALC saves them money. But then again it isn't much different to other locos who have planes and crews on airport standby ready to perform rescue flights lets not kid ourselves that they're doing this to be customer service champions.
The ash cloud was over five years ago. People will have well forgotten and five years is a long time in this industry. They did it then, who's to say they would handle it the same way now?
As mentioned all airlines have good and bad, but reading this thread LS would seem to be the exception. They can only do good seemingly.
They've obviously done their sums and have concluded that ALC saves them money. But then again it isn't much different to other locos who have planes and crews on airport standby ready to perform rescue flights lets not kid ourselves that they're doing this to be customer service champions.
The ash cloud was over five years ago. People will have well forgotten and five years is a long time in this industry. They did it then, who's to say they would handle it the same way now?
As mentioned all airlines have good and bad, but reading this thread LS would seem to be the exception. They can only do good seemingly.
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Jet2 like to please their passengers - just look what happened when BLK closed - LS re-scheduled everything, going to the length, so much as to pay for customers' parking at MAN, and bus people there and back for months. Look at the ash cloud crisis - LS sent buses all the way from Leeds to the bottom of Spain to get people home. What other airline did that???
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Happily given Jet2 our money to fly NCL-AGP-NCL in July/August, out on a "new" 738, coming back on a 733. I'll let you all know how it is, I'm confident they'll be absolutely fine as usual
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The ALC aircraft would not be there if it weren't for EU261.
In the case of the Faro incident, G-LSAC is a B752 with a carrying capacity of 235 passengers and G-CELS that went to the rescue can only accommodate 149 passengers. Obviously in this particular case JET2 hit lucky and the flight back from Faro most probably only had 149 passengers or less. In any event the ALC based B733s are normally quite busy flying passengers to and from the JET2 UK bases.
For AENA, the Spanish airports’ authority, the fact that a UK airline has chosen ALC as a base must carry a certain amount of prestige and perhaps that in turn gives JET2 certain privileges. There is no evidence that this is the case but this arrangement is much more likely than using ALC as a base to send a B733 to rescue a full plane load from a B752 or a B738.
Sean Dillon: Congratulations! Though it does sound too good to be true. In any case please keep us updated on the BA Direct Entry Pilot forum under Terms and Endearment, doubtless your experiences at BA will be more appreciated there.
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How do the bases look for Jet2 for summer 2015? Someone posted them all a while back I think but I can't find them.
I know Newcastle is 3 733, 3 738 but I'm oblivious as to the rest...
I know Newcastle is 3 733, 3 738 but I'm oblivious as to the rest...
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As far as I know:
ALC: 2x 733
BFS: 3x 733 1x 73F
EMA: 3x 733 3x 738
EDI: 4x 733
GLA: 5x 738 1x 320
LBA: 7x 733 (2 spare) 2x 738 5x 752 (1 spare)
MAN: 6x 733 (1 spare) 3x 738 7x 752 (1 spare + 1 leased from Privilege)
NCL: 3x 733 3x 738
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
ALC: 2x 733
BFS: 3x 733 1x 73F
EMA: 3x 733 3x 738
EDI: 4x 733
GLA: 5x 738 1x 320
LBA: 7x 733 (2 spare) 2x 738 5x 752 (1 spare)
MAN: 6x 733 (1 spare) 3x 738 7x 752 (1 spare + 1 leased from Privilege)
NCL: 3x 733 3x 738
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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NCL's new routes to Malta, Antalya etc. And a few frequency/aircraft upgrades are coming at the end of May which I think sees a 733 swapped for a 738 if I'm not mistaken
Edit: Thank you very much for your help!
Edit: Thank you very much for your help!
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I mentioned in the NCL thread I'd like to see some growth on the city routes (Krakow, Prague, Pisa, Rome etc.) and using the 738's would be a great start, alas they all appear to be 733's this year still
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Rome Airport Fire
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On behalf of Jet2.com and we would like to apologise for this cancellation, which was outside of our control, and for any inconvenience or disruption caused to your travel plans.
After Last night's fire, Jet2.com have had to cancel Flights LS791 Manchester to Rome (Fiumicino) and LS792 Rome (Fiumicino) to Manchester. More at Status | Jet2.com
From the Status Page:
Jet2.com Customers
As a result of this cancellation, we would like to offer you a free transfer onto the next available Jet2.com flight on the same route. A free of charge change may be made provided travel is within the next 14 days, Or a full refund of the flight. This change must be actioned by contacting the below numbers.
Calling from Overseas: +44 113 457 0560. Calling from the UK 0113 457 0550.
Jet2 Holidays Customers
As a result of this cancellation, we would like to offer you to transfer your holiday to an alternative date, Or a full refund will be given for your holiday. This change can be actioned by contacting the below number.
Calling from the UK 0113 457 0550.
On behalf of Jet2.com and we would like to apologise for this cancellation, which was outside of our control, and for any inconvenience or disruption caused to your travel plans.