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Those two are parcel and document transfer points in the main - Not much tonnage on the those Fed Ex/UPS planes in reality.
Try either with a pallet of machinery and a manufacturing exporter would likely never win any orders.
That said global electronic companies such as Apple use them to deliver from Foxcomm factories direct to customers because it allows them to have virtually no inventory sitting on their shelves !
The likes of Foxcomm take that risk !
Try either with a pallet of machinery and a manufacturing exporter would likely never win any orders.
That said global electronic companies such as Apple use them to deliver from Foxcomm factories direct to customers because it allows them to have virtually no inventory sitting on their shelves !
The likes of Foxcomm take that risk !
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Emirates at MAN
Heard from a few people now that Emirates are to upgrade the evening 19/20 service to an A380 from November(ish) time and are also looking to add a 4th service to depart around midnight, starting from next year.
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Its always been pretty much guaranteed the EK19/20 will be an A380 this year.
A MAN-DXB that departs midnight will certainly be unique. They had in the past provisionally loaded EK23/24 at similar times to the EK29/30 at LHR, which acts as a 'relief' flight for the EK17/18 as its the main departure bank.
A MAN-DXB that departs midnight will certainly be unique. They had in the past provisionally loaded EK23/24 at similar times to the EK29/30 at LHR, which acts as a 'relief' flight for the EK17/18 as its the main departure bank.
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Norwegian seem to be in the process of adding the last bit of their winter schedule online (Feb 1st until March 26th). It is now appearing on GDS but not their website at the moment.
The look was prompted by rumours that MAN-ALC could be starting soon, but, unfortunately seems to be an 'as you were' situation with no new routes or frequencies at the moment.
The look was prompted by rumours that MAN-ALC could be starting soon, but, unfortunately seems to be an 'as you were' situation with no new routes or frequencies at the moment.
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Further to an earlier post, it does seem Egyptair is a seasonal flight.
It is not bookable for the winter season, but is bookable from 3rd April 2014 again. B737-800 is still listed.
It is not bookable for the winter season, but is bookable from 3rd April 2014 again. B737-800 is still listed.
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Garuda code share with Etihad to MAN
I don't recollect this news being passed on.
The report is from the end of last year when Garuda announced their return to LGW.
Garuda Indonesia opens six new routes to Europe, Middle East | The Jakarta Post
The report is from the end of last year when Garuda announced their return to LGW.
National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia opened six new routes to Europe and one new route to the Middle East on Sunday, following a code-sharing agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.
The new six destinations are London and Manchester in the UK, Paris in France, Moscow in Russia, Athens in Greece and Muscat in Oman.
“Under the new agreement, Garuda also moved its international hub from Dubai to Abu Dhabi as of Sunday, Dec. 2,” said Garuda Indonesia Spokesman Pujobroto through a written statement made available on Sunday. The Abu Dhabi stopover was taken into effect during the Jakarta-Amsterdam flight on Sunday at 7 p.m. local time.
Garuda Indonesia CEO Emirsyah Satar said that Etihad would be the company’s main partner in western bound routes, while Etihad would become Garuda’s partner in eastern bound routes.
"Through Abu Dhabi international airport, the Garuda passengers have better access to more than 80 cities in 50 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa,” he said.
The code-sharing agreement was signed on Oct. 18 in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, Etihad will place its “EY” code on Garuda’s services on Jakarta-Denpasar and Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur routes.
Garuda will also places its “GA” code on Etihad’s flights from Jakarta to up to 31 destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Levant, Africa, Europe and North America.
The new six destinations are London and Manchester in the UK, Paris in France, Moscow in Russia, Athens in Greece and Muscat in Oman.
“Under the new agreement, Garuda also moved its international hub from Dubai to Abu Dhabi as of Sunday, Dec. 2,” said Garuda Indonesia Spokesman Pujobroto through a written statement made available on Sunday. The Abu Dhabi stopover was taken into effect during the Jakarta-Amsterdam flight on Sunday at 7 p.m. local time.
Garuda Indonesia CEO Emirsyah Satar said that Etihad would be the company’s main partner in western bound routes, while Etihad would become Garuda’s partner in eastern bound routes.
"Through Abu Dhabi international airport, the Garuda passengers have better access to more than 80 cities in 50 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa,” he said.
The code-sharing agreement was signed on Oct. 18 in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, Etihad will place its “EY” code on Garuda’s services on Jakarta-Denpasar and Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur routes.
Garuda will also places its “GA” code on Etihad’s flights from Jakarta to up to 31 destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Levant, Africa, Europe and North America.
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http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/we-re...ummer-holidays-
Anyone else think that MAN isn't as easy for FR to crack, having to offer discounts for passengers from....
Anyone else think that MAN isn't as easy for FR to crack, having to offer discounts for passengers from....
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http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/we-re...ummer-holidays-
Anyone else think that MAN isn't as easy for FR to crack, having to offer discounts for passengers from....
Anyone else think that MAN isn't as easy for FR to crack, having to offer discounts for passengers from....
Oh dear, it now appears from another website that Germanwings are dropping MAN-Stuttgart from 9th September rather than end of October.
I guess what appeared to work well for years on a more frequent CRJ service just didn't translate to the larger and less frequent A319s.
An opportunity perhaps for Flybe or BMIR ??
I guess what appeared to work well for years on a more frequent CRJ service just didn't translate to the larger and less frequent A319s.
An opportunity perhaps for Flybe or BMIR ??
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Hope EK do not change eve flight to A380 as they charge premium for A380 service at lunch time, and I prefer the evening flight as less Golf players, and better connection to where I want to go, and when I want to fly. Also know a number of Northern brought up Pursers / CSD who would cry buckets IF MAN 777 slots moved to A380 and they and they are good people, and to be honest I prefer the "individual feel" to a 777 rather than A380 even though "flying" experience on 380 is better I have to say.
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So you don't want an airline to maximise profits on a long-haul route by upgrading? We have precious few of them that appear to be as profitable as this one so let's hope they continue to thrive.
In April there was the small matter of 63,700 passengers on the route - split amongst the 3 daily services, this equates to 354 passengers per flight.
In April there was the small matter of 63,700 passengers on the route - split amongst the 3 daily services, this equates to 354 passengers per flight.
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The A380 is a game changer.
If you have buckets loads of cash and can fly First or business you are probably savvy enough to know the service exists and will use it !
Standards are the same in the 777 with flat beds on "our" flights but there is little doubt the 380 has the "extra pull" that makes the whole proposition more attractive.
If you live in Leeds and are doing business in China do you to fly to LHR and get on a tired BA777 or drive to Manchester and get on the 380 for at least part of your flight ?
Have a look at the CAPA report, airlines like EK, Etihad, QR have completely out manoeuvred BA,KL, AF, almost as many pax now connect via their hubs than Heathrow, Paris Frankfurt.
QF saw the light before it was too late !
The mere prestige of adding a second daily 380 will create bucket loads of publicity which can only help Manchester and enhance not detract from the offering of all these services.
Note - QR are responding with the 787 over next few days.
All these airlines see Manchester as a massive market and thee global gateway for Northern England, its just a shame the Government don't share the vision.
The A380 is a game changer.
If you have buckets loads of cash and can fly First or business you are probably savvy enough to know the service exists and will use it !
Standards are the same in the 777 with flat beds on "our" flights but there is little doubt the 380 has the "extra pull" that makes the whole proposition more attractive.
If you live in Leeds and are doing business in China do you to fly to LHR and get on a tired BA777 or drive to Manchester and get on the 380 for at least part of your flight ?
Have a look at the CAPA report, airlines like EK, Etihad, QR have completely out manoeuvred BA,KL, AF, almost as many pax now connect via their hubs than Heathrow, Paris Frankfurt.
QF saw the light before it was too late !
The mere prestige of adding a second daily 380 will create bucket loads of publicity which can only help Manchester and enhance not detract from the offering of all these services.
Note - QR are responding with the 787 over next few days.
All these airlines see Manchester as a massive market and thee global gateway for Northern England, its just a shame the Government don't share the vision.
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I have no issue with EK service (not quite as good as it was
) and have been lucky enough to have flown with them in Business class from Manchester since they started with one A330 a day many moons ago. The 380 is in some respect a very good a/c for passenger experience, although the bar can get a little loud if you are in the rear seats up stairs. The newer 777 that I have flown on recently with tablet ICE controls have been in my opinion just as good. The lounge at Man is very good and in general the EK experience is many years ahead of that of BA or some other legacy carriers. I have not used BA at all for a number of years for the reasons which you speak of, and only use Singapore, EK, Lufthansa for L/H and some LOCO for short hops from MAN /LPL. My comment about my personal preference re 777 is not to do with how a second 380 service plays with Manchester airport success or failure, it is about "my" experience on that a/c. I do fly on a regular basis to Mid / Far East and Africa so do get to try a number of a/c and carriers and so do fly 380 quite a bit. My least favourite is EK330 but that's another post !. I hope Manchester airport continues to thrive as a very regular user of the place - (with EK Sunday night), and that EK supports them as I am sure they will, however "my" personal preference for service on board has been new 777, maybe down to crew to passenger ratio I don't know.
I have no issue with EK service (not quite as good as it was
) and have been lucky enough to have flown with them in Business class from Manchester since they started with one A330 a day many moons ago. The 380 is in some respect a very good a/c for passenger experience, although the bar can get a little loud if you are in the rear seats up stairs. The newer 777 that I have flown on recently with tablet ICE controls have been in my opinion just as good. The lounge at Man is very good and in general the EK experience is many years ahead of that of BA or some other legacy carriers. I have not used BA at all for a number of years for the reasons which you speak of, and only use Singapore, EK, Lufthansa for L/H and some LOCO for short hops from MAN /LPL. My comment about my personal preference re 777 is not to do with how a second 380 service plays with Manchester airport success or failure, it is about "my" experience on that a/c. I do fly on a regular basis to Mid / Far East and Africa so do get to try a number of a/c and carriers and so do fly 380 quite a bit. My least favourite is EK330 but that's another post !. I hope Manchester airport continues to thrive as a very regular user of the place - (with EK Sunday night), and that EK supports them as I am sure they will, however "my" personal preference for service on board has been new 777, maybe down to crew to passenger ratio I don't know.
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The problem with EK 777 is that there is always a chance is J that you get a horrible old seat without lie flat, at least hard product on A380 is guaranteed. (I also prefer new 777 as service levels are better in J).
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from Manchester since they started with one A330 a day many moons ago.