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Liverpool was cancelled some months ago and was in the press and CI travel didn't sell enough seats. As for 'some in Jersey' charters are operating to Zurich and Dundee. The only one that didn't happen was the Cambridge as its no longer open to commercial traffic or something along those lines
What's going on at this airline? They have cancelled many inter-island (Flybe franchise) services in the last few days & have said there will be more in the coming days. The SOU route has also had to have some flights rescheduled with the last flight tonight requiring an extension to airport opening hours. The official press release from the MD blames technical issues & the late delivery of a 'new' aircraft. I suspect crew shortage may be the more likely cause as many seem to be jumping ship to pastures new. Can anyone on the inside update/correct this?
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Two of the ATR 42-300 are due to fly to Kemble tomorrow one for scrapping and the other for an engine change from the scrapped frame. Apparently the new ATR 42 has been delayed or even cancelled. Leaving Blue Islands with just the three operational aircraft this week.
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Two of the ATR 42-300 are due to fly to Kemble tomorrow one for scrapping and the other for an engine change from the scrapped frame. Apparently the new ATR 42 has been delayed or even cancelled. Leaving Blue Islands with just the three operational aircraft this week.
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An engine from a 30 year old a/c going onto an a/c which is 29! How long will they both (BS & engine) remain in service ?
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Blue Islands are receiving so much bad press in the Islands at present they are giving Condor ferries a run for their Money. I cant help thinking that thrashing around the sky's in Aircraft approaching 30 years old which were probably been disguarded by African carriers years ago! I was on the 42-500 last week which was covering all routes due to the others going tech, it looks OK from outside due to new paint job but really showing age inside and this is one of their newer ones. Rob Veron said all would be ok from 1 August - delays and cancellations again yesterday with the last SOU - JER passing overhead around 23:30.
I know we want a service at a certain price which means that new equipment may be out of the question but surely using these ancient Aircraft is false economy in the long run?
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I know we want a service at a certain price which means that new equipment may be out of the question but surely using these ancient Aircraft is false economy in the long run?
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As far as I know, Blue Island has never operated at a profit, & it would appear that Derek Coates is running out of options; & would probably like to divest himself of the airline - if he could. Is the BEE franchise the "last throw of the dice" by Derek ?
Have applied to operate GCI-CWL.
A member of BI staff recently told me that the airline 'has a feeling of neglect & lack of interest from the management'.
I wouldn't be surprised if Coates tries to flog it off in the near future.
A member of BI staff recently told me that the airline 'has a feeling of neglect & lack of interest from the management'.
I wouldn't be surprised if Coates tries to flog it off in the near future.
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Interesting info, presumably something linked with the BE base at CWL, could provide some through traffic, plus it appears GCI has been on the hitlist for a while.
Spells the end of their BRS route perhaps ?
Spells the end of their BRS route perhaps ?
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Why would you say that Air Guru? Blue Islands doesn't have a BRS-GCI route. Aurigny operates that.
Blue Islands operates to Jersey from BRS, now as a Flybe franchise.
Blue Islands operates to Jersey from BRS, now as a Flybe franchise.
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Blue Islands did apply for a route licence a few years ago to operate GCI-BRS against Aurigny but it never went through. I think the Guernsey licensing authorities rejected it and then the application was withdrawn.
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A very interesting move if it happens. I didn't think SI had much slack in the schedule since the BE franchise and various schedule changes.
Also a bold move to go up against Aurigny's daily GCI-BRS
I share Airguru's thoughts. Could this just be a codeshare for BE's CWL-JER and onwards to GCI. Would you need a route application for such a setup?
SI did operate GCI-CWL on J32 back in the mid 2000's which certainly didn't last long. One summer season I think. I suspect GR's service to BRS will out perform GCI-CWL
Also a bold move to go up against Aurigny's daily GCI-BRS
I share Airguru's thoughts. Could this just be a codeshare for BE's CWL-JER and onwards to GCI. Would you need a route application for such a setup?
SI did operate GCI-CWL on J32 back in the mid 2000's which certainly didn't last long. One summer season I think. I suspect GR's service to BRS will out perform GCI-CWL