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I wouldn't be surprised if there's a commercial deal between TC and Monarch behind some of the new routes ZB have announced - especially the LBA base.
Win-win: Monarch get a new base with guaranteed bookings, TC can reduce fleet and capacity at LBA without losing the market.
I guess TC have suffered from the success of Jet2 Holidays?
Win-win: Monarch get a new base with guaranteed bookings, TC can reduce fleet and capacity at LBA without losing the market.
I guess TC have suffered from the success of Jet2 Holidays?
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MANTHRUST - Cant see any issue with TCX69's FACTUAL post.
Or are you just upset that the sub-chartered in B737 that has diverted on one of the 'new' ZB flights is now costing a lot more money to be covered by a B757 from Spain?
Hope the B757 doesnt get in the way of the B747 thats also coming from Spain yet AGAIN later today on MON flight numbers.
Or are you just upset that the sub-chartered in B737 that has diverted on one of the 'new' ZB flights is now costing a lot more money to be covered by a B757 from Spain?
Hope the B757 doesnt get in the way of the B747 thats also coming from Spain yet AGAIN later today on MON flight numbers.
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Other half works for Tommies, By all accounts more and more work is going monarchs way.
Total lunacy why would you assist a rival in this way ?? Whilst at the same time cutting loyal staff
Total lunacy why would you assist a rival in this way ?? Whilst at the same time cutting loyal staff
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Yes these things happen,so what.
The point about the post from TCX69, is that there was no point to it.
It was not particularly factual, looking at the big picture and if the afore mentioned poster is affiliated with TCX in any way then an old saying about people in glass houses springs to mind.
The point about the post from TCX69, is that there was no point to it.
It was not particularly factual, looking at the big picture and if the afore mentioned poster is affiliated with TCX in any way then an old saying about people in glass houses springs to mind.
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I think it is reasonable to monitor the "new additions" to the schedule, as it was a brave decision (some might use stronger words) to pick up the BMI Baby slack with leased-in aircraft.
The first weekend at BHX went well and although it never made it to the first week without disruption it is worth discussion.
As it stands the Air Explore B734 did divert into Limoges off-loaded pax and has returned empty to BHX. However it is gamely making its way over central France as I type on the second Palma of the day ZB954.
In the meantime Monarch as Monarch always seem to do have tried to make the best of things with a Spanish 757 flying from Madrid to Limoges to pick up the pax. That has taken sometime and it did not arrive in Limoges until 16.15 UK time. Alas I have lost track of it and up to 30 minutes ago it seems to be still on the ground at LIG.
Interestingly Monarch sent an A321 on the new Barcelona service today, which I didn't realise was in their plans.
I for one am a bit more interested than usual as I have my first ever flight with them next week on a shorter than usual summer holiday so it will be fingers-crossed that the 320's behave themselves until next Wednesday
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The first weekend at BHX went well and although it never made it to the first week without disruption it is worth discussion.
As it stands the Air Explore B734 did divert into Limoges off-loaded pax and has returned empty to BHX. However it is gamely making its way over central France as I type on the second Palma of the day ZB954.
In the meantime Monarch as Monarch always seem to do have tried to make the best of things with a Spanish 757 flying from Madrid to Limoges to pick up the pax. That has taken sometime and it did not arrive in Limoges until 16.15 UK time. Alas I have lost track of it and up to 30 minutes ago it seems to be still on the ground at LIG.
Interestingly Monarch sent an A321 on the new Barcelona service today, which I didn't realise was in their plans.
I for one am a bit more interested than usual as I have my first ever flight with them next week on a shorter than usual summer holiday so it will be fingers-crossed that the 320's behave themselves until next Wednesday
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Dont think so, according to a mate of mine who works for monarch they are getting five more airbus A321 in the near future
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Hello,
Having been with Monarch for over 20 years, there is a huge rumour factory. I don't think our management even knows what theywant.
We were told about a new fleet last year with a decision for June, August, september, October......all we got was 2 old A320s.
We have been told a decision would be made mid summer this year, which is now. One would have thought that Farnborough would have been the time....nothing.
So back to the shop floor we hear 6 B767 are on their way.....I can't count the number of times 6 B767 were ordered. £ A330 were also needed....It is All b******s.
So let's wait until someone wakes up ion the ivory tower and announces the good news. usually we get an email in between 6 and 8 am.....when they wake up!
Having been with Monarch for over 20 years, there is a huge rumour factory. I don't think our management even knows what theywant.
We were told about a new fleet last year with a decision for June, August, september, October......all we got was 2 old A320s.
We have been told a decision would be made mid summer this year, which is now. One would have thought that Farnborough would have been the time....nothing.
So back to the shop floor we hear 6 B767 are on their way.....I can't count the number of times 6 B767 were ordered. £ A330 were also needed....It is All b******s.
So let's wait until someone wakes up ion the ivory tower and announces the good news. usually we get an email in between 6 and 8 am.....when they wake up!
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The answer SCANDIC is no and MKY661 l told you not to listen to cabin crew when you were flying.
walterthesofty, your mate is a little off the mark l am afraid, they are still looking for some of the a/c needed for next year.
I will also confirm that the A320 planned for disposal in November, is going ahead as originally planned.
walterthesofty, your mate is a little off the mark l am afraid, they are still looking for some of the a/c needed for next year.
I will also confirm that the A320 planned for disposal in November, is going ahead as originally planned.
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Scandic - so has it really been operating an average of 22.74hrs a day for the last 209 days? Boeing will be massively impressed with that dispatch reliability!
Your source must be great... the 5 x A321 must be concrete as well then... when are they being delivered?
Your source must be great... the 5 x A321 must be concrete as well then... when are they being delivered?