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Jet2 are to also aquire 4 more Boeing 737-800's prior to summer 2013 along with a leased A320 (not sure who from) based at East Midlands and a leased 737-800 from Travel Service based at Leeds. So maybe we could see a load new routes from Jet2's other bases too.
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Good that they're asking UK crews to be based there. When I first heard I thought the
Your having a laugh aren't you? even Norwegian contract crews are better paid than Jet2 at around €10000+ per month and no seasonal 70% bollocks based in Glasgow on a Zenon contract, no Summer holiday embargo and a proper ID 90 self administered staff & family travel system in addition to free commute for crew.
Norwegians ALC base opens 1st of April, with one or two further bases to be announced this year, i guess they need to find some were to put 14 brand new 737-800's due to be delivered in 2013 and that's in addition to the 3 Dreamliner's
The Finn-air contract is even better, sure its cheap labour compared with what they are paying in Finland but way above what Jet2 pay
Still its a good move for Jet2, will be very interesting to see how they crew it but its a mine field in respect of social & local taxes, my advice for people interested in a ALC is take a long hard look at the roster, you need a block of four days off to commute home and a 100% guarantee of firm tickets back to the UK.
Norwegians ALC base opens 1st of April, with one or two further bases to be announced this year, i guess they need to find some were to put 14 brand new 737-800's due to be delivered in 2013 and that's in addition to the 3 Dreamliner's
The Finn-air contract is even better, sure its cheap labour compared with what they are paying in Finland but way above what Jet2 pay
Still its a good move for Jet2, will be very interesting to see how they crew it but its a mine field in respect of social & local taxes, my advice for people interested in a ALC is take a long hard look at the roster, you need a block of four days off to commute home and a 100% guarantee of firm tickets back to the UK.
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Apparently, Jet2 are booked for the Humberside Airport Travel Holiday Exhibition next week. Could there be an announcement regarding HUY flights maybe?
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Someone posted elsewhere that this is to be a single aircraft base, and the aircraft will be flying the morning rotations only. Reason suggested is strategic location for positioning if there is a tech problem.. Supposidly they will be using an older airframe so it wont cost them so much for it to be sitting around on standby at ALC..?
Sounds most plausible to me, what does everyone else think?
Sounds most plausible to me, what does everyone else think?
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Re the B737-800's, are you saying all 4 x 800's to be at EMA? If not, how many do you think will be? Thanks.
The reason that Jet2 are leasing an A320 and a 737 from Travel Service is because of a further two 737-800's being unavailiable for summer 2013.
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The 800 has better take off performance than the 20k 300's, but is more limited for landing. I would have thought a 700 would be a better fit at Blackpool and Leeds - the take off performance of an 800 but the size and landing performance of a 300.
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Originally Posted by pug
Someone posted elsewhere that this is to be a single aircraft base, and the aircraft will be flying the morning rotations only. Reason suggested is strategic location for positioning if there is a tech problem.. Supposidly they will be using an older airframe so it wont cost them so much for it to be sitting around on standby at ALC..?
Sounds most plausible to me, what does everyone else think?
Sounds most plausible to me, what does everyone else think?
This question and others like operative reinforcement / seasonal base or new routes will be solved soon...
In principle a Jet2 plane will be based at ALC from May 23 until October 5 with extra flights to BFS, BLK, EDI, GLA and NCL.
pd. W13 season from/to ALC is on sale. All routes will be operated (including BFS and GLA which are not operated during W12). MAN and NCL will be operational throughout the winter as LBA (no post-Christmas break).
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"The 800 has better take off performance than the 20k 300's, but is more limited for landing. I would have thought a 700 would be a better fit at Blackpool and Leeds - the take off performance of an 800 but the size and landing performance of a 300. "
Must admit I'm surprised that having started to aquire -800s that they haven't looked at some -700s especially as they seem to be storing/scrapping 7-10 year old -700s at the moment. Guess they are worth more parted than sold to airlines like Jet2. Given how well the -300s last the 700s must have loads of decent life left in them. Sad really!
Must admit I'm surprised that having started to aquire -800s that they haven't looked at some -700s especially as they seem to be storing/scrapping 7-10 year old -700s at the moment. Guess they are worth more parted than sold to airlines like Jet2. Given how well the -300s last the 700s must have loads of decent life left in them. Sad really!
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The problem with bringing another variant on line is it is very restrictive for the flight schedulers, so if you have to switch aircraft you either have too many passengers or empty seats both are a cost. In an ideal word they would have a standard fleet of 800's the 757 fleet seems to be going in one direction and i'm not sure what they would replace it with? I'm sure someone will correct me but have Dart ever bought/leased a new aircraft ?
I guess the main advantage for Jet2 in ALC is it allows for lower frequency to smaller airports without empty positioning costs. Sounds like party time in ALC for Jet2 crews
The problem with bringing another variant on line is it is very restrictive for the flight schedulers, so if you have to switch aircraft you either have too many passengers or empty seats both are a cost. In an ideal word they would have a standard fleet of 800's the 757 fleet seems to be going in one direction and i'm not sure what they would replace it with? I'm sure someone will correct me but have Dart ever bought/leased a new aircraft ?
I guess the main advantage for Jet2 in ALC is it allows for lower frequency to smaller airports without empty positioning costs. Sounds like party time in ALC for Jet2 crews
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Cabin crew recruitment with local people is starting at ALC.
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Job Title Cabin Crew - Alicante Airport
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Team Cabin Crew
Job Type Fixed Term
Hours Per Week 40 Hours
Job Description
Join Our Award Winning Cabin Crew Team in Summer 2013!
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic team members who really enjoy looking after our customers and making people feel welcome.
We have exciting opportunities to join our Cabin Crew for the Summer 2013 season at our new base in Alicante, Spain.
As a member of our team, you’ll ensure our customers are relaxed, safe and comfortable, while taking pride in delivering our unique “Great Deal Friendlier” service. You’ll be perfect if you already live near to Alicante and will be fluent in both in Spanish and English.
We offer great training and an excellent salary and benefits package.
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