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Hi LAX_LHR,
I believe you may have answered your own question regarding Antigua flights in your earlier posting about Thomas Cook Airlines. If the airline does re-designate its MAN-ANU service as scheduled, then it fits the bill as the operator referenced in the tourism article.
I believe you may have answered your own question regarding Antigua flights in your earlier posting about Thomas Cook Airlines. If the airline does re-designate its MAN-ANU service as scheduled, then it fits the bill as the operator referenced in the tourism article.
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Shed.
I did think it was the TCX flight at first, but, that flight has been up for sale for over 2 months now, and the article I linked was dated today, where the quote says it is yet to be confirmed.
I don't see realistically who else it could be however, Virgin seems to be the only other possibility in my eyes, but given the VS beach fleet is being reduced and MAN-LAS being made seasonal as a result, Id say unlikely.
I did think it was the TCX flight at first, but, that flight has been up for sale for over 2 months now, and the article I linked was dated today, where the quote says it is yet to be confirmed.
I don't see realistically who else it could be however, Virgin seems to be the only other possibility in my eyes, but given the VS beach fleet is being reduced and MAN-LAS being made seasonal as a result, Id say unlikely.
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Excargoclown.
I think you are confusing the two sheds.
Air Livery hangar was built for and used by BA.
Thomas Cook hangar was originally Qualitair's, then FLS, then MyTravel/Thomas Cook.
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I think you are confusing the two sheds.
Air Livery hangar was built for and used by BA.
Thomas Cook hangar was originally Qualitair's, then FLS, then MyTravel/Thomas Cook.
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The TCX flights to BGI, ANU and UVF will be sold as a code-share service with Condor and carry both TCX and DE's flight number. The same as this Summers flights to SFB and LAS. It allows the flights to be booked as one way and returns via a GDS.
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I see silly season is upon us:
Quite a strong choice of words, and ones I do not agree with in any shape or form.
The airline industry is a consumers market. Its about choice, flexibility, price and what best suits your needs. Just because LPL or BHX meets your needs more for that particular flight does not mean the consumer has betrayed you.
Im all for trying to increase your market, but saying that your target customers are betraying you, not the way to go Im afraid.
Seems a new peak of rivalry has come about. After the new LPL CEO stated that 'Norwegian saw that we could do it better' (funny considering MAN served by Norwegian longer and also got a new service, so obviously cannot do it that much better), and now this by MAN, looks like things are going to get interesting.
Link to article:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....unches-2573056
Bosses say that over a million passengers from Greater Manchester 'betrayed' them last year to fly from the likes of Liverpool and also Birmingham airports
The airline industry is a consumers market. Its about choice, flexibility, price and what best suits your needs. Just because LPL or BHX meets your needs more for that particular flight does not mean the consumer has betrayed you.
Im all for trying to increase your market, but saying that your target customers are betraying you, not the way to go Im afraid.
Seems a new peak of rivalry has come about. After the new LPL CEO stated that 'Norwegian saw that we could do it better' (funny considering MAN served by Norwegian longer and also got a new service, so obviously cannot do it that much better), and now this by MAN, looks like things are going to get interesting.
Link to article:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....unches-2573056
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Provocative statements make good headlines. Airports are learning how to attract media attention in the same way high profile airline bosses have been doing for years. And remember the old Oasis / Blur type 'rivalry'? A very successful marketing strategy keeping both in the headlines. I'm sure MAN & LPL would both be delighted to enjoy contrived daily bust-ups via the media.
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I feel "betrayed" is also a bit strong.
I use MAN as much as possible and have done for many years but I will give a recent example where I "betrayed MAN" and headed for LPL
Simply choice.
Need to go to Lisbon for a weeks course, options TAP from MAN or Easyjet LPL.
Winner, Easyjet as their times allow me to come home on friday after the course. To remain loyal to MAN I would have had to pay for an extra nights accommodation and come back saturday, so a no brainer really, sorry MAG will try to do better next time
Answer is get as many double daily schedules (am pm)to the main European hubs and you will retain my loyalty. Not MAGs decision but it would work for me.
I use MAN as much as possible and have done for many years but I will give a recent example where I "betrayed MAN" and headed for LPL
Simply choice.
Need to go to Lisbon for a weeks course, options TAP from MAN or Easyjet LPL.
Winner, Easyjet as their times allow me to come home on friday after the course. To remain loyal to MAN I would have had to pay for an extra nights accommodation and come back saturday, so a no brainer really, sorry MAG will try to do better next time
Answer is get as many double daily schedules (am pm)to the main European hubs and you will retain my loyalty. Not MAGs decision but it would work for me.
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I think you are confusing the two sheds.
Air Livery hangar was built for and used by BA.
Thomas Cook hangar was originally Qualitair's, then FLS, then MyTravel/Thomas Cook.
I think you are confusing the two sheds.
Air Livery hangar was built for and used by BA.
Thomas Cook hangar was originally Qualitair's, then FLS, then MyTravel/Thomas Cook.
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HANGARS & FAIREYS
T'angar was built originally for Qualitair in 1989. They morphed into FFV Aerotech et al. If we are delving into history then previous to that the site was occupied by the famous Fairey Aviation hangar, from which the area gets its popular name 'Fairey's Apron' (officially the Western Maintenance Area).
A380s will not fit along the link into the WMA, probably won't clear the sliding gates and would be very tight to manoeuvre around, even if they could be made to fit in the Air Livery hangar, which is doubtful.
On a separate note Stands 60/61 are being adapted into a 'super MARS' layout which can take an A380 down the centre. To be numbered 61L, 61 and 61R. The '60' designation will no longer be assigned to a current stand. This gives MAN another A380 remote stand as well as 62. Just in time for BA's A380s fleet!
A380s will not fit along the link into the WMA, probably won't clear the sliding gates and would be very tight to manoeuvre around, even if they could be made to fit in the Air Livery hangar, which is doubtful.
On a separate note Stands 60/61 are being adapted into a 'super MARS' layout which can take an A380 down the centre. To be numbered 61L, 61 and 61R. The '60' designation will no longer be assigned to a current stand. This gives MAN another A380 remote stand as well as 62. Just in time for BA's A380s fleet!
You missed out Ffv Aerotech.
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Thomas Cook launch St Lucia and Antigua
Thomas Cook Airlines launches new flights from Manchester | Travelbite
Thomas Cook Airlines has today announced a range of new flights to the Caribbean from Manchester Airport.
The new Manchester routes on offer are the only flights available to holidaymakers outside London to St Lucia and Antigua and Thomas Cook Airlines is one of only a handful of airlines flying to Barbados.
Commencing Sunday November 10th 2013, the weekly Manchester-St Lucia-Barbados flight will operate on a specifically configured Boeing A330 aircraft, with the additional Manchester-Antigua-Barbados flight operating from Thursday December 19th.
Flights will depart late morning from Manchester, allowing travellers to benefit from a wide range of connections from regional airports across the UK.
The new Manchester routes on offer are the only flights available to holidaymakers outside London to St Lucia and Antigua and Thomas Cook Airlines is one of only a handful of airlines flying to Barbados.
Commencing Sunday November 10th 2013, the weekly Manchester-St Lucia-Barbados flight will operate on a specifically configured Boeing A330 aircraft, with the additional Manchester-Antigua-Barbados flight operating from Thursday December 19th.
Flights will depart late morning from Manchester, allowing travellers to benefit from a wide range of connections from regional airports across the UK.
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Thomas Cook new longhaul Caribbean
some more info:
Thomas Cook Airlines UK in Winter2013/14 season is introducing new connections from Manchester to the Caribbean,with service to Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia, on board 325-seater A330-200aircraft. Planned operation as follow.
Manchester – Antigua –Barbados – Manchester eff 19DEC13 1 weekly
MT816/DE086 MAN1115 – 1600ANU1700 – 1805BGI 332 4
MT817/DE087 ANU1700 – 1805BGI1935 – 0805+1MAN 332 4
Manchester – St. Lucia –Barbados – Manchester eff 10NOV13 1 weekly
MT854/DE084 MAN1115 – 1610UVF1710 – 1750 332 7
MT855/DE085 UVF1710 – 1750BGI1940 – 0810+1MAN 332 7
Is 325Y the normal config of the TCX330 fleet?
Thomas Cook Airlines UK in Winter2013/14 season is introducing new connections from Manchester to the Caribbean,with service to Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia, on board 325-seater A330-200aircraft. Planned operation as follow.
Manchester – Antigua –Barbados – Manchester eff 19DEC13 1 weekly
MT816/DE086 MAN1115 – 1600ANU1700 – 1805BGI 332 4
MT817/DE087 ANU1700 – 1805BGI1935 – 0805+1MAN 332 4
Manchester – St. Lucia –Barbados – Manchester eff 10NOV13 1 weekly
MT854/DE084 MAN1115 – 1610UVF1710 – 1750 332 7
MT855/DE085 UVF1710 – 1750BGI1940 – 0810+1MAN 332 7
Is 325Y the normal config of the TCX330 fleet?
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Would this be the A330's without seat back IFE?
Carn't see how this will take off if they are not planning on offering IFE in a time in which nearly all airlines offer this on long haul services.
ZJC
Carn't see how this will take off if they are not planning on offering IFE in a time in which nearly all airlines offer this on long haul services.
ZJC