Astraeus are no more?
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just been told they have gone into administration. There are aircraft in the air and staff have been told that when they are in they will be contacted by the administrator.
very sad day for all the staff - press release is due very shortly
very sad day for all the staff - press release is due very shortly
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This is a very sad moment. I've been working for them and know many nice guys there. I hope they will find a way out of this. Are they still flying? Lately I saw more of those white 757 in LGW than normal, but that doesn't mean anything.
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Damn. I've done a few flights on them when they've been chartered by FlyBe and EZY. Always lovely crews and great inflight announcements.
So sorry to hear this.
So sorry to hear this.
Iceland Express co-owned with Astraeus by Mr.Palmi Haraldsson announced this morning that their flying will no longer be performed by Astraeus.
Yesterday the announced the closure of the Newark route. This has been a long time coming.
Yesterday the announced the closure of the Newark route. This has been a long time coming.
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Awwww Poo!
I owe a lot to these guys as they gave me a start in aviation in the UK
Best of luck to all concerned, the aviation sector really is suffering in the UK at the moment.
I owe a lot to these guys as they gave me a start in aviation in the UK
Best of luck to all concerned, the aviation sector really is suffering in the UK at the moment.
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Just had it confirmed as in 'administration'.
Fwiw, I worked for AEU for nearly seven years and it was one of the best airlines that I have ever worked for!
Always 'interesting' routes, coupled with great training, and a terrific team of people both on the aircraft and in the office.
What a very sad day!
Fwiw, I worked for AEU for nearly seven years and it was one of the best airlines that I have ever worked for!
Always 'interesting' routes, coupled with great training, and a terrific team of people both on the aircraft and in the office.
What a very sad day!
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They had quite a few....Some have gone direct to the Cambodia gig apparently and the rest have been laid off. They recruited 4 other pilots about 4 weeks back so why recruit when they know something like this was on the horizon?
Iron Maiden's front man will be looking for a new ride then?
Sad day, another bunch added to the stats.
Best of luck all.
Sad day, another bunch added to the stats.
Best of luck all.
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A bit of Deja vu! Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't the money men behind Astraeus put another good little airline " British World Airlines" into administration about 10 years ago this month?
Like then I hope the staff all find new homes soon!
Like then I hope the staff all find new homes soon!
Damn bad news