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Is JET2 now the second biggest fleet in the UK after Easy?
I know of course some Easy are based overseas. I have about 158 Easy aircraft and 100 jet2.
TUI have under 60 in the UK and whilst the group maybe slightly bigger many are overseas.
The continued rise of JET2 who could be up to 125 aircraft by 2021 is incredible
I know of course some Easy are based overseas. I have about 158 Easy aircraft and 100 jet2.
TUI have under 60 in the UK and whilst the group maybe slightly bigger many are overseas.
The continued rise of JET2 who could be up to 125 aircraft by 2021 is incredible
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Utilisation
Does anyone know what Jet2’s utilisation is like in winter?
Looking at the the midweek trackers, it seems only a handful of planes were flying.
I can understand that in the early days but with 30+ new builds in the fleet and ooodles of second hand aircraft arriving, it must be expensive to have these planes parked up? And they don’t winter lease like TUI do they?
Looking at the the midweek trackers, it seems only a handful of planes were flying.
I can understand that in the early days but with 30+ new builds in the fleet and ooodles of second hand aircraft arriving, it must be expensive to have these planes parked up? And they don’t winter lease like TUI do they?
Is JET2 now the second biggest fleet in the UK after Easy?
I know of course some Easy are based overseas. I have about 158 Easy aircraft and 100 jet2.
TUI have under 60 in the UK and whilst the group maybe slightly bigger many are overseas.
The continued rise of JET2 who could be up to 125 aircraft by 2021 is incredible
I know of course some Easy are based overseas. I have about 158 Easy aircraft and 100 jet2.
TUI have under 60 in the UK and whilst the group maybe slightly bigger many are overseas.
The continued rise of JET2 who could be up to 125 aircraft by 2021 is incredible
BA’s still a little bigger than both of those (and using your figures, not bothered checking, bigger than both of those combined).
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Profit made in the summer more than covers any loss in the winter. Yes, ideally you make a profit year round but the seasonal nature prevents that. Although winters are getting busier so...
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Winter
Does anyone know what Jet2’s utilisation is like in winter?
Looking at the the midweek trackers, it seems only a handful of planes were flying.
I can understand that in the early days but with 30+ new builds in the fleet and ooodles of second hand aircraft arriving, it must be expensive to have these planes parked up? And they don’t winter lease like TUI do they?
Looking at the the midweek trackers, it seems only a handful of planes were flying.
I can understand that in the early days but with 30+ new builds in the fleet and ooodles of second hand aircraft arriving, it must be expensive to have these planes parked up? And they don’t winter lease like TUI do they?
Then there is the third week in November to the week before Christmas when BHX's 8 based will be quieter such as Tuesday three flights and Wednesday two-three flights and even Thursday just 5 or 6. A couple of aircraft on a Friday or Saturday might do 4 sectors.
Then there is Christmas and New Year plus the ski season when again 3 or 4 aircraft will do two sectors at the weekend only but most move most days except Tuesday and possibly Wednesday which see the odd extra frequency for a couple of weeks but one flight only..
Once the schools are back in the New Year Wednesday shrinks to two flights and Tuesday 3 and probably one or two aircraft doing 4 sectors Saturday and Sunday
Then Feb half-term comes along and Thursday - Monday expands significantly and most of the extra flights remain until the summer timetable and even increase in March where Friday, Saturday and Sunday can see half the BHX fleet operating 4 sectors. Thursday last week had nine flights operated by nine aircraft some on short flights and Jet2 chose to fly in the 9th aircraft rather operate say the extra flight (KEF) then Malaga or Alicante after (That is not a criticism just an observation). Tuesday and Wednesday see extra flying but not all 8 based and certainly there hasn't been any 4 sector days until the end of March.
Overall the BHX base in winter has been fantastic, good, sensible utilisation but also very aware these shiny new 737's don't come cheap and it is not the same as having a fully depreciated aircraft on site.
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Jet 2 have been very active in extending the summer holiday market, by starting some flights in February and operating into November where possible on others thereby extending the season. They also operate a popular series of "shopping" day trips to European Cities and New York as well as Iceland trips from several of their base airports. However, they do seem to have missed out on the "Santa" market around Christmas time.
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Jet 2 have been very active in extending the summer holiday market, by starting some flights in February and operating into November where possible on others thereby extending the season. They also operate a popular series of "shopping" day trips to European Cities and New York as well as Iceland trips from several of their base airports. However, they do seem to have missed out on the "Santa" market around Christmas time.
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LS1232 GNB/BHX diverted to EMA today.
High winds affecting BHX but all other aircraft made it in and this was the only diversion ?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f...s1232#1fc13268
High winds affecting BHX but all other aircraft made it in and this was the only diversion ?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f...s1232#1fc13268
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Diversion
LS1232 GNB/BHX diverted to EMA today.
High winds affecting BHX but all other aircraft made it in and this was the only diversion ?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f...s1232#1fc13268
High winds affecting BHX but all other aircraft made it in and this was the only diversion ?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f...s1232#1fc13268
Came back from EMA later but I assume pax coached.
Pete