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Long haul wouldn’t be a disaster or even a risk, Jet2 have a massive and loyal customer base just waiting for alternative destinations. I do hope they bring New York Christmas city Breaks back for MAN and expand the route into STN.
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Jet2 are incredibly well run. I don't think the current economic climate is right to do expand into long haul - the cost of living crisis and the weak strength of the pound against the dollar - it would be hugely risky for them to start dipping into unknown markets which could prove volatile.
They will do what they do best - cautious expansion into the med markets that they know well. Not saying they won't do long haul eventually but I think it is at least 1-2 years off yet.
They will do what they do best - cautious expansion into the med markets that they know well. Not saying they won't do long haul eventually but I think it is at least 1-2 years off yet.
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Jet2 are incredibly well run. I don't think the current economic climate is right to do expand into long haul - the cost of living crisis and the weak strength of the pound against the dollar - it would be hugely risky for them to start dipping into unknown markets which could prove volatile.
They will do what they do best - cautious expansion into the med markets that they know well. Not saying they won't do long haul eventually but I think it is at least 1-2 years off yet.
They will do what they do best - cautious expansion into the med markets that they know well. Not saying they won't do long haul eventually but I think it is at least 1-2 years off yet.
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Exactly to the point
Much sooner Jet2 continue to make margin, retain service level and customer satisfaction, than head head long into the abyss that long haul and associated costs create.
It is NOT a way to make money and evidence of the last twenty years in UK aviation demonstrates that fact.
With current the headwind in our domestic economy I repeat it would be a catastrophe for the company.
A few Christmas flights to the big Apple with rooms included demonstrates nothing when comes to competition for those mid sized resorts against the like of TUi ( globally) , Condor, Scandinavian,US and Canadian companies and cruise lines .
TUi UK (indeed the UK Trade in general ) are small fry in the realms of buying power.
Much sooner Jet2 continue to make margin, retain service level and customer satisfaction, than head head long into the abyss that long haul and associated costs create.
It is NOT a way to make money and evidence of the last twenty years in UK aviation demonstrates that fact.
With current the headwind in our domestic economy I repeat it would be a catastrophe for the company.
A few Christmas flights to the big Apple with rooms included demonstrates nothing when comes to competition for those mid sized resorts against the like of TUi ( globally) , Condor, Scandinavian,US and Canadian companies and cruise lines .
TUi UK (indeed the UK Trade in general ) are small fry in the realms of buying power.
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Jet2 have never done night stops. Crews and aircraft are tucked up in bed every night. And crew’s rosters can be changed at the drop of a hat at the whim of the crewing officer.
Both of those are complete unknowns at jet2.
Both of those are complete unknowns at jet2.
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Sadly the only absolute truth in the quoted post is the bit about roster changes 🙁
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The year before Covid they had scheduled crew night stops, and probably would do so again, if it was viable financially and made money; and with arrivals in the summer scheduled as late as 0330 local time, with delays and waits for ambulifts etc there will be nights when the crews won’t be off duty before 0430 local, so certainly not tucked up in bed before sunrise….
Sadly the only absolute truth in the quoted post is the bit about roster changes 🙁
Sadly the only absolute truth in the quoted post is the bit about roster changes 🙁
It wouldn't take much to re-activate the ALC and PMI bases should that be the desire for overnights, there is still all the equipment and staffing in place - the planned night stops worked quite well when they were last utilised.
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I'm sure they would love to base say 12 aircraft & self handle but there are no stands & infrastructure let allown slots available for such and operation unless they have made a deal with BA and we see a massive reduction in other IAG units.
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Agreed no point in going to LGW unless a large base and no chance of slots etc, I still think it will be Liverpool next.to take pressure off North West demand.
Is it possible for Jet2 under its current ownership legal structure, to open an operation in maybe Ireland or the Netherlands ?
I know the UK is not part of the EU... but I'm wondering whether the legal obstacles could be solved in any way
I know the UK is not part of the EU... but I'm wondering whether the legal obstacles could be solved in any way
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Will they take the risk? I very much doubt it.
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I actually think the next Jet2 base will be a reopening of either ALC or PMI which were active pre-covid. They offer down-route resilience and could be used to establish a presence into smaller UK airports, or offer arrivals at the busiest UK hubs between the departure waves of the based fleets.
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In what way do you consider NW demand to be under 'pressure'? The MAN operation appears to be thriving and Jet2 seem very happy with it. Flights are rarely delayed, customer feedback is strong, and most importantly the customers keep rebooking. Including me. I'm flying with them again in just under a fortnight. There is no impression of them being under "pressure" when I've used them through MAN ... they're one of the best staffed and best run operations around. Very professional.
I actually think the next Jet2 base will be a reopening of either ALC or PMI which were active pre-covid. They offer down-route resilience and could be used to establish a presence into smaller UK airports, or offer arrivals at the busiest UK hubs between the departure waves of the based fleets.
I actually think the next Jet2 base will be a reopening of either ALC or PMI which were active pre-covid. They offer down-route resilience and could be used to establish a presence into smaller UK airports, or offer arrivals at the busiest UK hubs between the departure waves of the based fleets.
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I think what they meant was that demand is outstripping supply in Manchester and there is very little room for expansion, adding Liverpool as a base would complement, not compete, with the Manchester base. It’s been a rumour for a while and I’m sure holidays from Liverpool would be very popular with customers and also many of the crew who live in that area
