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[QUOTE=Sioltach Dubh Glas;11235998]
Why, why , why does everybody appear to lay any delay at the feet of the airport? I am not, and never have been, an employee of the airport, however as an aviation enthusiast I am aware of how certain things work and A350Saltire so should you.
The delay that you refer to would appear to have been fairly in the ballpark of the airline's handling agent. Both the airport and the handling agents (who are responsible fofr the ground handling of aircraft and psssengers), are suffering from major staff shortages and, due to security requirements, it is not possible to recruit new staff and have them operational at the click of a finger.
Whilst I appreciate your frustration at having to pay additional car park charges can you please think carefully before pressing the "Submit" key on your device.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope that you understand where I am coming from.
If only there was a like button on this site. Well done!
Originally Posted by A350Saltire
Why, why , why does everybody appear to lay any delay at the feet of the airport? I am not, and never have been, an employee of the airport, however as an aviation enthusiast I am aware of how certain things work and A350Saltire so should you.
The delay that you refer to would appear to have been fairly in the ballpark of the airline's handling agent. Both the airport and the handling agents (who are responsible fofr the ground handling of aircraft and psssengers), are suffering from major staff shortages and, due to security requirements, it is not possible to recruit new staff and have them operational at the click of a finger.
Whilst I appreciate your frustration at having to pay additional car park charges can you please think carefully before pressing the "Submit" key on your device.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope that you understand where I am coming from.
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Got an early morning T1 departure this coming Tuesday (first flight for 3 years 
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Any chance of a pointer to this info - can't find it sorry to say....
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The MAN web site shows estimated waiting times at security.
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Originally Posted by ETOPS
Got an early morning T1 departure this coming Tuesday (first flight for 3 years )
Any chance of a pointer to this info - can't find it sorry to say....
)Any chance of a pointer to this info - can't find it sorry to say....
Hope that helps.
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My turn for a question!
A quick question for anybody who may be able to help. I've noticed whilst doing my daily logs that there have been no T3 flights since Saturday 21st May. Have they suspended the SOU route?
A quick question for anybody who may be able to help. I've noticed whilst doing my daily logs that there have been no T3 flights since Saturday 21st May. Have they suspended the SOU route?
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Can anyone confirm if airside connections between T2 and T1/3 still requires a bus transfer? Has the process changed at all since the new T2 re-opened or is it still the same with bus and the Flight Transfer Centre?
IAH-MAN (SQ) and onto ABZ (LM codeshare). Thank you!
IAH-MAN (SQ) and onto ABZ (LM codeshare). Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Simy
Can anyone confirm if airside connections between T2 and T1/3 still requires a bus transfer? Has the process changed at all since the new T2 re-opened or is it still the same with bus and the Flight Transfer Centre?
IAH-MAN (SQ) and onto ABZ (LM codeshare). Thank you!
IAH-MAN (SQ) and onto ABZ (LM codeshare). Thank you!
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[QUOTE=Vokes55;11236533]Coming from the person whinging incessantly on the TUI thread[/QUOTE
Ah OK we seem to have a tosser on this site! You need to get a life mate! I was on severely delayed TUI flight and was asking for advice!
Ah OK we seem to have a tosser on this site! You need to get a life mate! I was on severely delayed TUI flight and was asking for advice!
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[QUOTE=A350Saltire;11235968]
Is there really? My point is it was Manchester airport’s fault that they could not handle the aircraft when it arrive and passengers sat on it for almost an hour. Disgraceful to be honest and it’s happening often. I don’t care about the parking charge I was just giving it as an example to why it might leave a salty taste in the every day punter’s mouth.
Layby next to Styal prison or the Ship at Styal pub!
Originally Posted by SCFC1EP
Is there really? My point is it was Manchester airport’s fault that they could not handle the aircraft when it arrive and passengers sat on it for almost an hour. Disgraceful to be honest and it’s happening often. I don’t care about the parking charge I was just giving it as an example to why it might leave a salty taste in the every day punter’s mouth.
[QUOTE=Wimboy;11236849]
So how many cars could you fit there? Enough to accommodate the entire passenger load of a delayed 737/320 or just a handful?
Originally Posted by A350Saltire
Layby next to Styal prison or the Ship at Styal pub!
[QUOTE=SCFC1EP;11235960]
Every airport is the same, every car park is the same when you enter and leave the car park it will charge you the time you was there, a machine will not know why you was there or if a flight was late.or if the passenger takes longer to leave the airport
Simple when passengers have cleared passport control get them to call you then drive upto the pick up area it will still take the passenger 5 minutes to get there in that time you have plenty of time to drive last bit, does it matter if the passenger or driver has to wait two minutes either way
If you don't want to pay simple there's plenty of places to park stranger or no stranger to the area if you travelling by car easy to pull off the motorway one junction before and park nearby all other roads to the airport have plenty of places that you can park no double yellow lines and all within 5 drive
I've seen this in the US. Cars lining up on the hard shoulder before the airport junction. Dozens of them. The police turn up and move them on. The same would happen if random cars started parking down every back street and bus stop around Styal or Hale Barns. It is not a realistic solution.
Originally Posted by A350Saltire
Every airport is the same, every car park is the same when you enter and leave the car park it will charge you the time you was there, a machine will not know why you was there or if a flight was late.or if the passenger takes longer to leave the airport
Simple when passengers have cleared passport control get them to call you then drive upto the pick up area it will still take the passenger 5 minutes to get there in that time you have plenty of time to drive last bit, does it matter if the passenger or driver has to wait two minutes either way
If you don't want to pay simple there's plenty of places to park stranger or no stranger to the area if you travelling by car easy to pull off the motorway one junction before and park nearby all other roads to the airport have plenty of places that you can park no double yellow lines and all within 5 drive
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Oh dear touchy!!
[QUOTE=HOVIS;11236877]
Wasn't advocating that as I'm sure most people knew
was a suggestion (and I have no affiliation with the pub!)
Originally Posted by Wimboy
So how many cars could you fit there? Enough to accommodate the entire passenger load of a delayed 737/320 or just a handful?
was a suggestion (and I have no affiliation with the pub!)
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[QUOTE=HOVIS;11236880]
I've not. Almost every US airport I've been to has had a "cell lot" where you park up for free and await a call to collect. When you get the call you you leave the lot and go and pick up the pax. For free. Works great.
Originally Posted by SCFC1EP
I've seen this in the US. Cars lining up on the hard shoulder before the airport junction. Dozens of them. The police turn up and move them on. The same would happen if random cars started parking down every back street and bus stop around Styal or Hale Barns. It is not a realistic solution.
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Originally Posted by ETOPS
Remember seeing this at Philly and thinking why can't we do that?
I totally agree the drop off fee £5 for 5 mins and £6 for 10 is horrendous..though I believe a free drop off at Jet1 park
Philadelphia Airport like most major US airports is publically owned and so ironically in the home of capitalism isn't quite so nakedly corportate.
Manchester Airport on the othe hand is ....oh hang on a mo.....<leaves converstation>
Manchester Airport on the othe hand is ....oh hang on a mo.....<leaves converstation>
