Stobart Air-2

[mik3bravo]

Originally Posted by brian_dromey

Unlikely. As stated upthread, initially 3, but now 2 aircraft are operated by flyBe. They are responsible for line maintenance at SEN for the G- registered aircraft. As you say, line maintenance at SEN may be unfamiliar with the aircraft - they are much less common than 737/320s. As experience improves, so should performance.

These specific aircraft registrations go tech at Dublin and other locations too. They don't just go tech at SEN. So suggesting unfamiliarity of flight crews with type or line engineers is a redundant argument. The simple issue is these three aircraft are plagued with high frequency of phantom tech problems which have resulted in persistent unreliable services on routes ranging from delays to complete cancellation of flights. Anyway, enough said, they need to be removed from the fleet and either replaced with more reliable type or switch them for completely different types. They need to be dumped from the fleet, and of.

Repeat pax business won't happen on these routes which these three specific aircraft operate. It damaged the business of SEN, Stobart Air, and Flybe. Aeroflot will be more reliable at this stage!

[Cloud1]

There we have it folks milk3bravo has spoken.....there is no more discussion, he or her of the trump administration has voiced their view and that’s it. As milk3bravo says “end of”.

Thank god we have someone that works in aviation with sufficient experience in every field to be able to come up with such firm conclusions.

[mik3bravo]

Most welcome. Get back to your basketweaving.

[shamrock7seal]

How would this proposed merger between Flybe and BA Cityflyer affect Stobart???

[Expressflight]

Originally Posted by shamrock7seal

How would this proposed merger between Flybe and BA Cityflyer affect Stobart???

As far as I'm aware that has only appeared as a rumour in your own post on the Flybe thread. I've seen nothing elsewhere that suggests that unlikely tie-up is in the offing.

[BA318]

Originally Posted by shamrock7seal

How would this proposed merger between Flybe and BA Cityflyer affect Stobart???

The only source of this rumour is you. It's not been mentioned anywhere else or heard by anyone else - even those working in either organisation so I'm guessing its unlikely at the moment. If it did happen, I doubt it would have much impact as Stobart Air already work with BA Cityflyer and Flybe and Aer Lingus!

[compton3bravo]

The boss of easyJet came out this morning when reporting on their half year results that they were not interested in Flybe but we're always on the lookout for any opportunities that may come along. In other words if Flybe went bust pick up any routes which might be feasible using an A319.

[Gurnard]

Originally Posted by compton3bravo

The boss of easyJet came out this morning when reporting on their half year results that they were not interested in Flybe but we're always on the lookout for any opportunities that may come along. In other words if Flybe went bust pick up any routes which might be feasible using an A319.

Not sure how this relates to Stobart.

[shamrock7seal]

One thing that shows the seriousness of the Flybe booking situation right now is their special sale with double loyalty points. Another legacy move. They are nailing their own coffin shut.

This will surely be affecting stobarts sales performance (being their only source of distribution at the moment)

[Expressflight]

Aer Lingus is not a "source of distribution" for Stobart Air?

[shamrock7seal]

Sorry expressflight, referring to their SEN operation only.

[SWBKCB]

Originally Posted by shamrock7seal

One thing that shows the seriousness of the Flybe booking situation right now is their special sale with double loyalty points. Another legacy move. They are nailing their own coffin shut.

This will surely be affecting stobarts sales performance (being their only source of distribution at the moment)

Can you explain - airline runs sale/promotions at the slowest time of the year doesn't seem too alarming a move (if it is, judging by my inbox, BE aren't alone!)

[JobsaGoodun]

Seriously Shamrock.....Did they move Black Friday to suit Flybe's marketing requirements??? I could've sworn that I've seen other companies with sales on at the moment.

[AirportPlanner1]

Looks like Ryanair and Jet2 are about to call in the administrators too, tough times. I’d better not take them up on the bargains they’re offering me.

[Flightrider]

Airportplanner, that has to be one of the most stupid and banale posts ever made on this BB. Congratulations - there has been some stiff competition over the years.

[AirportPlanner1]

Originally Posted by Flightrider

Airportplanner, that has to be one of the most stupid and banale posts ever made on this BB. Congratulations - there has been some stiff competition over the years.

???

Perhaps read the original post it’s mocking

[Flightrider]

I did read it. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

[Doc Q]

Originally Posted by Flightrider

I did read it. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

And to complete Oscars famous saying .....but the highest form of intelligence

[shamrock7seal]

SWBKCB i’M of course referring to the loyalty programme SALE not the seat sale. Loyalty programmes are complex to manage, costly to implement (not immediately but later when you need to honour points) costly and manpower heavy.

[PDXCWL45]

Originally Posted by shamrock7seal

SWBKCB i’M of course referring to the loyalty programme SALE not the seat sale. Loyalty programmes are complex to manage, costly to implement (not immediately but later when you need to honour points) costly and manpower heavy.

Yet Easyjet have a loyalty scheme called flight club and in their end of year presentation they want to expand it. Loyalty schemes bring back repeat customers.