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Just from observation, EXS03_A and EXS04_A are positioning codes. They don't seem to correlate with the origin airport so perhaps they indicate something about the flight. Swap versus recovery, perhaps? I'll have to keep an eye open.
EXS05__ are test flights, as noted above.
The Chieftain G-IFIT just files as GIFIT.
EXS05__ are test flights, as noted above.
The Chieftain G-IFIT just files as GIFIT.
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-300, -400, -500 are the same generation of B737 Aircraft replaced by the -700, -800, -900 Series which are getting replaced by the Max series. No new -400 so you‘d be buying an old airframe most are being sent to Victorville as no market due to age and running costs
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I would have thought the economics of running a 300 vs 400 would have been similar (scaled for the extra 30/40 pax) so i would share your curiousity TB.
A quick google search showed that the 300 outsold the 400 by 2.5 to 1. So maybe it was all about not finding available aircraft. then when the flood of used 800's appeared on the scene, it was the ideal time to get in on the action. Before Jet2's first 800 in 2011, they had use of B733's and B752's, so they knew about selling more seats than the 300, but on slightly weaker routes than the B752 could handle.
A quick google search showed that the 300 outsold the 400 by 2.5 to 1. So maybe it was all about not finding available aircraft. then when the flood of used 800's appeared on the scene, it was the ideal time to get in on the action. Before Jet2's first 800 in 2011, they had use of B733's and B752's, so they knew about selling more seats than the 300, but on slightly weaker routes than the B752 could handle.
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Flew with Jet2 for the first time this week from man and must say not very impressed, reason being I was sat on the aircraft for nearly one and a half hours while we waited for the bags to be loaded. Do jet2 outsource this or is it in house?
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Do jet2 outsource this or is it in house?
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In defence of YL-LCV lol
Having railed on about the lousy timekeeping of YL-LCV on the fortnightly Sunday LS1229, BHX-FUE a word in praise, sort of.
We flew on June 17 - massively late t/o again (75 mins) no doubt due to the Norwegian chaos of the previous day, diverting it to MAN and late repo back to BHX, it recovered to only 25mins late in FUE. Excellent. But then again, it never takes 4hr20 anyway, the declared flight time.
Returned on Wednesday LS1230 on newish JZHM, 20 mins late on t/o, even though the incoming LS1229 landed on time but the red-eye back to BHX 15mins early.
Cabin crews both ways lovely, friendly as always but I'm beginning to hate Jet2s horrid mock-pop background music. I know its supposed to mark the Brand as fresh, modern, 'groovy', of the people even, but its a dreadful dirge and is now getting on my wick as are the pre-recorded Announcements with their over-excited voices.
However 6 flights in this year (replacing dear old Monarch) I am enjoying it all.
We flew on June 17 - massively late t/o again (75 mins) no doubt due to the Norwegian chaos of the previous day, diverting it to MAN and late repo back to BHX, it recovered to only 25mins late in FUE. Excellent. But then again, it never takes 4hr20 anyway, the declared flight time.
Returned on Wednesday LS1230 on newish JZHM, 20 mins late on t/o, even though the incoming LS1229 landed on time but the red-eye back to BHX 15mins early.
Cabin crews both ways lovely, friendly as always but I'm beginning to hate Jet2s horrid mock-pop background music. I know its supposed to mark the Brand as fresh, modern, 'groovy', of the people even, but its a dreadful dirge and is now getting on my wick as are the pre-recorded Announcements with their over-excited voices.
However 6 flights in this year (replacing dear old Monarch) I am enjoying it all.
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Jet2 musak
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Cabin crews both ways lovely, friendly as always but I'm beginning to hate Jet2s horrid mock-pop background music. I know its supposed to mark the Brand as fresh, modern, 'groovy', of the people even, but its a dreadful dirge and is now getting on my wick as are the pre-recorded Announcements with their over-excited voices.
However 6 flights in this year (replacing dear old Monarch) I am enjoying it all.[/QUOTE]
Yes I agree the musak is really awful. Not slick (like TUI) or catchy, (like well almost anbody else) The Jet2 TV ad makes me want to throw up!
Cabin crews both ways lovely, friendly as always but I'm beginning to hate Jet2s horrid mock-pop background music. I know its supposed to mark the Brand as fresh, modern, 'groovy', of the people even, but its a dreadful dirge and is now getting on my wick as are the pre-recorded Announcements with their over-excited voices.
However 6 flights in this year (replacing dear old Monarch) I am enjoying it all.[/QUOTE]
Yes I agree the musak is really awful. Not slick (like TUI) or catchy, (like well almost anbody else) The Jet2 TV ad makes me want to throw up!
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Delightful check-in and boarding staff,brand new aircraft.luggage and pax swiftly boarded and also cheerful and efficient crew.
Puts FR to shame.
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Reported on Cardiff thread by PDXCWL45:
Would certainly be an interesting premise. The only area not served by Jet2 is the South west. closest being BHX. So eventually they would have to be looking at the likes of CWL/BRS. Out of the 2 i would have pegged BRS for the job, but that's quite full. LS wouldn't have a problem taking every other airline on, they seem to thrive on it. I suppose CWL would provide the freedom of slots/ parking they would need, and CWL get a high profile, big-spender in the airport to boost figures.
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Jet2s G-IFIT which ferries their management and engineers about was at Cardiff for 5 hours yesterday, landed from LBA at 08.50 and departed back at 13.55. Would be great to think that it was there bringing in Jet2 management for talks with the airport about a base!"
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Overheard on a recent flight from a pax behind me..." I've seen Jess Glynne in concert, but I've heard more of her on this flight than the concert" Yes. it's driving everyone nuts.
Good to see all the Jet2 adverts on the London Underground the other day, there were many that said the low cost and package holiday mixed model was dead or for the north only. How wrong they were and well done to the Management.
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Reported on Cardiff thread by PDXCWL45:
Would certainly be an interesting premise. The only area not served by Jet2 is the South west. closest being BHX. So eventually they would have to be looking at the likes of CWL/BRS. Out of the 2 i would have pegged BRS for the job, but that's quite full. LS wouldn't have a problem taking every other airline on, they seem to thrive on it. I suppose CWL would provide the freedom of slots/ parking they would need, and CWL get a high profile, big-spender in the airport to boost figures.
Anyone else care to join in?
Would certainly be an interesting premise. The only area not served by Jet2 is the South west. closest being BHX. So eventually they would have to be looking at the likes of CWL/BRS. Out of the 2 i would have pegged BRS for the job, but that's quite full. LS wouldn't have a problem taking every other airline on, they seem to thrive on it. I suppose CWL would provide the freedom of slots/ parking they would need, and CWL get a high profile, big-spender in the airport to boost figures.
Anyone else care to join in?
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Cabin crews both ways lovely, friendly as always but I'm beginning to hate Jet2s horrid mock-pop background music. I know its supposed to mark the Brand as fresh, modern, 'groovy', of the people even, but its a dreadful dirge and is now getting on my wick as are the pre-recorded Announcements with their over-excited voices.