Jet2-6

[Flying Hi]

Originally Posted by pamann

B757 G-LSAK appears to be operating ex STN since the 14th. Was this planned? I thought the B757 fleet was based out of MAN only?

I wondered that too having spotted it ex Malta 2 hours late after an on time(ish) arrival.
Maybe an aircraft passenger seating capacity thing on a not so common destination needing 757s extra seats and G-LSAK being a spare atm?

[garry8g]

Originally Posted by pamann

B757 G-LSAK appears to be operating ex STN since the 14th. Was this planned? I thought the B757 fleet was based out of MAN only?

It's standing in for the HiFly A321 lease while it’s having maintenance.

[LiamNCL]

Originally Posted by P330

So, another nerdy operational question.

A few weeks ago, we pretty much established that NCL’s aircraft allocation isn’t random with new build 737s the priority.

Now here is another question. Within a peak base of 9 aircraft; ‘BD’ is off to Tenerife today for the 10th successive day. Between the 20th July and the 8th August, if flew there 12 out of 19 times.

When there is a random chance of 1 in 9 afternoon destinations, most usually the lengthier sectors, why one aircraft on one route? Pretty much all are new build so in theory the same, all are back home by 2-3 am the next morning so one night’s arrival shouldn’t determine the next day’s plan.

The stats seem to suggest this isn’t random but I can’t think of a rational explanation?

G-JZBD is one of a few able to go down the T16/T13 Tango Routes to the canarys i believe which is why its assigned to TFS.

[P330]

Well that is interesting….it would make sense though I wonder why only specific aircraft in the fleet can do this?

[SamuelDonuts]

Originally Posted by P330

Well that is interesting….it would make sense though I wonder why only specific aircraft in the fleet can do this?

It’s to do with the oceanic airspace requirements in terms of radios. Any aircraft operating in that airspace must have a certain type of radio/software installed for comms and position reports, and not all of the Boeing fleet have it. Someone else might be able to explain it better than me.

[Flying Wild]

Originally Posted by SamuelDonuts

It’s to do with the oceanic airspace requirements in terms of radios. Any aircraft operating in that airspace must have a certain type of radio/software installed for comms and position reports, and not all of the Boeing fleet have it. Someone else might be able to explain it better than me.

In early 2021, ICAO mandated that all flights operating at higher levels within NAT-HLA airspace must have a CPDLC and surveillance capability. The only exception to this were routes defined as Special Routes such as Tango 9 and Tango 290.

NAT-HLA airspace requires technology know as FANS (Future Air Navigation System). Unsurprisingly the 737 isn't equipped with this kind of hardware/software by default. Jet2 has been working with a supplier to develop the required hardware/software and it will eventually be fitted to approximately 60 737s.

[P330]

Brilliant - thanks for the explanations all.

[alstaff]

what aircraft

Have booked an holiday to Fuerteventura with jet2. flight no ls 1229 next April, i appreciate this is a long time in advance, the seat plan is showing an aircraft with 40 rows, any ideas what aircraft this may be.

cheers
Alan

[Flying Hi]

Originally Posted by alstaff

Have booked an holiday to Fuerteventura with jet2. flight no ls 1229 next April, i appreciate this is a long time in advance, the seat plan is showing an aircraft with 40 rows, any ideas what aircraft this may be.

cheers
Alan

Until last year we flew BHX - FUE on LS1229 several times. Aircraft always a 737 but now they're trying the odd A321 out of BHX, who knows
Afternoon dep gets you into FUE too late for hitel restsurant so take Butties. Lol.
First time (2017) it seemed to us that the coaches wsited until the other JET2 FUE had decanted before doing the hotel rounds so thereafter we booked a Jet2 taxi. So much easier - and a darned sight quicker if Corralejo bound.

[Matt2725]

Originally Posted by alstaff

Have booked an holiday to Fuerteventura with jet2. flight no ls 1229 next April, i appreciate this is a long time in advance, the seat plan is showing an aircraft with 40 rows, any ideas what aircraft this may be.

cheers
Alan

40 rows would be an A321-251NX (A321NEO).

[P330]

Anyone know what happened to ex-Sunwing G-JZBY? Was due earlier this year but no sign?

[garry8g]

Originally Posted by P330

Anyone know what happened to ex-Sunwing G-JZBY? Was due earlier this year but no sign?

It's currently sitting at Toronto(YYZ), since 21st July 23, having been at Hamilton(YHM) for maintenance since 29th December 22.

[Karl Denton]

G-LSAC to Leeds

Looks like AC is going from Manchester to Leeds around 18:00 today. Wont have had a 75 in Leeds for a while

[SWBKCB]

Where is maintenance on the 757's done?

[flybar]

Originally Posted by Karl Denton

Looks like AC is going from Manchester to Leeds around 18:00 today. Wont have had a 75 in Leeds for a while

Working a delayed LS365 to Naples and return

[P330]

Did this happen?

From what I can see the Naples passengers are still stuck along with lots of PMI holidaymakers.

[Flying Hi]

Originally Posted by P330

Did this happen?

From what I can see on FR24 the Naples passengers are still stuck along with lots of PMI holidaymakers.

G-DRTM jusr arrived in Italy c12.10 UK time.
G-LSAC seems to be on some sort of IBZ + PMI run. Can't figure it out from FR24

[Flying Wild]

A lot of disruption caused by Baleric weather yesterday, now NATS has fallen over and large delays into/out of UK airspace.

[Matt995]

G-SUNB

not goods news for Jet2, new A321neo G-SUNB had engine issues on departure from Bodrum on the 25th August, possible new engine required?:-

Incident: Jet2 A21N at Bodrum on Aug 25th 2023, engine surges

[milhouse999]

Originally Posted by Matt995

not goods news for Jet2, new A321neo G-SUNB had engine issues on departure from Bodrum on the 25th August, possible new engine required?:-

Incident: Jet2 A21N at Bodrum on Aug 25th 2023, engine surges

Quite a few (valid) questions on there regarding why it flew for 90 minutes on one engine? It was right overhead Bodrum yet decided to divert to Antalya. On one engine?