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Luke Farajallah has been named as CEO of Loganair. A varied CV having worked at Specialist Aviation Services since 2019, as COO at Flybe from 2015-2018, and among other positions COO at Wizz Air and Spanair.
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Luke Farajallah was in charge of Specialist Aviation Services which went into administration just after it was sold to Gama Aviation last year. Gama is also behind the new Bond helicopters which is Peter Bond, who is one of the shareholders in Loganair. Could it be that the shareholder want’s more influence over the running of Loganair? It strikes me as more than a coincidence that a new CEO has been announced only six weeks after the last one left, and who has also strong connections with the shareholder’.
Furthermore, Stephen and Peter Bond announced in October 2022 that Loganair was being offered for sale with a sale date completed by mid-2023. However, it was announced 06 Oct 2023 that Loganair was no longer for sale citing: “specific issues impacting the world-wide supply chain availability and costs”.
Could it be that the shareholders decided that a change of CEO to someone who is more malleable was the direction to go in? which appears to have been achieved. The fact that the previous CEO left so suddenly without any prior warning makes me wonder.
Furthermore, Stephen and Peter Bond announced in October 2022 that Loganair was being offered for sale with a sale date completed by mid-2023. However, it was announced 06 Oct 2023 that Loganair was no longer for sale citing: “specific issues impacting the world-wide supply chain availability and costs”.
Could it be that the shareholders decided that a change of CEO to someone who is more malleable was the direction to go in? which appears to have been achieved. The fact that the previous CEO left so suddenly without any prior warning makes me wonder.
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Are you getting your Peters mixed up? If this one has been involved on a day-to-day basis then it's certainly been kept very well hidden for as long as that's been happening.
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She is female and talks about women’s rights. That seems to be a key to any role on a board nowadays.
forget about the number of airlines she has ran into the ground which ironically led to many women losing there jobs and of course the odd scandal, she will bring woke to our airline and that’s what customers and colleagues want nowadays (apparently).
forget about the number of airlines she has ran into the ground which ironically led to many women losing there jobs and of course the odd scandal, she will bring woke to our airline and that’s what customers and colleagues want nowadays (apparently).
From SeanM1997 on twitter - Loganair are to drop their Glasgow to Exeter route from 29th March.
They seem to have quite a few cuts to routes across the network recently, most being ones without competition. Are we just seeing a fall off in demand, or is the pilot shortage mentioned on here taking its toll on the airline?
They seem to have quite a few cuts to routes across the network recently, most being ones without competition. Are we just seeing a fall off in demand, or is the pilot shortage mentioned on here taking its toll on the airline?
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Does anyone know why ATR72 G-LMTB does not seem to be able to be used for flights into London City?.
It has only rarely been used on the IOM routes and even when here did not go to LCY.
It has only rarely been used on the IOM routes and even when here did not go to LCY.
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TB isn't equipped with the steep approach kit for LCY. If it appears in IOM, it's because of an on-the-day operational need and won't be there long. Of the new ATR72-600s you probably won't see much of the three Colombian aircraft in IOM either - they have potable water system which they can't service in IOM.
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A couple of colleagues had been in touch with him and he is indeed taking a break. That doesn't stop the speculation about what he's going to do next though. It will certainly be something!
With regard to Jonathan Hinkles departure, what have we got so far? To summarise:
Post 384: ‘A loss for the company. You will never work for a more professional CEO in this industry’.
Post 390: ‘For those that know, was the recent ‘Social Media’ production and subsequent email from JH to all staff the straw that broke the camel’s back?
Post: 392: ‘Paid off but old and maintained in house?’
Post 393: ‘I suspect JH has a very good idea of what’s ahead.
Post:395: ‘Which is probably why JH has left as he can foresee a very difficult future. For the 6 years I worked for them from 2014-20, he certainly did an excellent job, especially from the useless one before him. I do feel the board have a very critical decision who replaces him. I fear that things will only go downhill from here’. (A sentiment I strongly agree with!)
Post 460: (My own, no need to repeat)
Post 475: ‘A couple of colleagues had been in touch with him and he is indeed taking a break. That doesn't stop the speculation about what he's going to do next though. It will certainly be something!’
From: Chief executive tells why he quit Glasgow airline Loganair | The Herald (heraldscotland.com) "It serves no-one well for there to be a prolonged period of farewells, uncertainty and indecision in leadership. With all that in mind, I left the building for the final time a few hours ago."
Many airlines worldwide have/are experiencing problems with the AT72 fleet. Loganair are NO exception. It appears that once proposed acquisition timelines can no longer be adhered to through no fault of their own. Plus, as ‘Diff Tail Shim’ pointed out in Post 470, spares are also VERY difficult to come by. (Eastern have also succumbed)
One thing that also struck me was the attention paid to the farewell flights to the SAAB 340 flights. Many videos online are from pure enthusiasts and posted online via social media. However, when you look at the background of many of the ground shots taken, the proliferation of Loganair advertising did not pass me by. Who needs tv? Who was responsible for that?
My fear for Loganair is that the shareholders have taken the decision to willingly replace a competent CEO with someone they can manipulate to dispose of Loganair.
PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!
Post 384: ‘A loss for the company. You will never work for a more professional CEO in this industry’.
Post 390: ‘For those that know, was the recent ‘Social Media’ production and subsequent email from JH to all staff the straw that broke the camel’s back?
Post: 392: ‘Paid off but old and maintained in house?’
Post 393: ‘I suspect JH has a very good idea of what’s ahead.
Post:395: ‘Which is probably why JH has left as he can foresee a very difficult future. For the 6 years I worked for them from 2014-20, he certainly did an excellent job, especially from the useless one before him. I do feel the board have a very critical decision who replaces him. I fear that things will only go downhill from here’. (A sentiment I strongly agree with!)
Post 460: (My own, no need to repeat)
Post 475: ‘A couple of colleagues had been in touch with him and he is indeed taking a break. That doesn't stop the speculation about what he's going to do next though. It will certainly be something!’
From: Chief executive tells why he quit Glasgow airline Loganair | The Herald (heraldscotland.com) "It serves no-one well for there to be a prolonged period of farewells, uncertainty and indecision in leadership. With all that in mind, I left the building for the final time a few hours ago."
Many airlines worldwide have/are experiencing problems with the AT72 fleet. Loganair are NO exception. It appears that once proposed acquisition timelines can no longer be adhered to through no fault of their own. Plus, as ‘Diff Tail Shim’ pointed out in Post 470, spares are also VERY difficult to come by. (Eastern have also succumbed)
One thing that also struck me was the attention paid to the farewell flights to the SAAB 340 flights. Many videos online are from pure enthusiasts and posted online via social media. However, when you look at the background of many of the ground shots taken, the proliferation of Loganair advertising did not pass me by. Who needs tv? Who was responsible for that?
My fear for Loganair is that the shareholders have taken the decision to willingly replace a competent CEO with someone they can manipulate to dispose of Loganair.
PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!
My fear for Loganair is that the shareholders have taken the decision to willingly replace a competent CEO with someone they can manipulate to dispose of Loganair.
With regard to Jonathan Hinkles departure, what have we got so far? To summarise:
Post 384: ‘A loss for the company. You will never work for a more professional CEO in this industry’.
Post 390: ‘For those that know, was the recent ‘Social Media’ production and subsequent email from JH to all staff the straw that broke the camel’s back?
Post: 392: ‘Paid off but old and maintained in house?’
Post 393: ‘I suspect JH has a very good idea of what’s ahead.
Post:395: ‘Which is probably why JH has left as he can foresee a very difficult future. For the 6 years I worked for them from 2014-20, he certainly did an excellent job, especially from the useless one before him. I do feel the board have a very critical decision who replaces him. I fear that things will only go downhill from here’. (A sentiment I strongly agree with!)
Post 460: (My own, no need to repeat)
Post 475: ‘A couple of colleagues had been in touch with him and he is indeed taking a break. That doesn't stop the speculation about what he's going to do next though. It will certainly be something!’
From: Chief executive tells why he quit Glasgow airline Loganair | The Herald (heraldscotland.com) "It serves no-one well for there to be a prolonged period of farewells, uncertainty and indecision in leadership. With all that in mind, I left the building for the final time a few hours ago."
Many airlines worldwide have/are experiencing problems with the AT72 fleet. Loganair are NO exception. It appears that once proposed acquisition timelines can no longer be adhered to through no fault of their own. Plus, as ‘Diff Tail Shim’ pointed out in Post 470, spares are also VERY difficult to come by. (Eastern have also succumbed)
One thing that also struck me was the attention paid to the farewell flights to the SAAB 340 flights. Many videos online are from pure enthusiasts and posted online via social media. However, when you look at the background of many of the ground shots taken, the proliferation of Loganair advertising did not pass me by. Who needs tv? Who was responsible for that?
My fear for Loganair is that the shareholders have taken the decision to willingly replace a competent CEO with someone they can manipulate to dispose of Loganair.
PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!
Post 384: ‘A loss for the company. You will never work for a more professional CEO in this industry’.
Post 390: ‘For those that know, was the recent ‘Social Media’ production and subsequent email from JH to all staff the straw that broke the camel’s back?
Post: 392: ‘Paid off but old and maintained in house?’
Post 393: ‘I suspect JH has a very good idea of what’s ahead.
Post:395: ‘Which is probably why JH has left as he can foresee a very difficult future. For the 6 years I worked for them from 2014-20, he certainly did an excellent job, especially from the useless one before him. I do feel the board have a very critical decision who replaces him. I fear that things will only go downhill from here’. (A sentiment I strongly agree with!)
Post 460: (My own, no need to repeat)
Post 475: ‘A couple of colleagues had been in touch with him and he is indeed taking a break. That doesn't stop the speculation about what he's going to do next though. It will certainly be something!’
From: Chief executive tells why he quit Glasgow airline Loganair | The Herald (heraldscotland.com) "It serves no-one well for there to be a prolonged period of farewells, uncertainty and indecision in leadership. With all that in mind, I left the building for the final time a few hours ago."
Many airlines worldwide have/are experiencing problems with the AT72 fleet. Loganair are NO exception. It appears that once proposed acquisition timelines can no longer be adhered to through no fault of their own. Plus, as ‘Diff Tail Shim’ pointed out in Post 470, spares are also VERY difficult to come by. (Eastern have also succumbed)
One thing that also struck me was the attention paid to the farewell flights to the SAAB 340 flights. Many videos online are from pure enthusiasts and posted online via social media. However, when you look at the background of many of the ground shots taken, the proliferation of Loganair advertising did not pass me by. Who needs tv? Who was responsible for that?
My fear for Loganair is that the shareholders have taken the decision to willingly replace a competent CEO with someone they can manipulate to dispose of Loganair.
PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!
Not to mention their crewing problem. They are haemorrhaging crew to a wide variety of companies. Not necessarily all due to the company but certainly the morale seems very low. The crewing issue will hamper the company plans going forward which is one of the reasons why we’re seeing routes cut. Difficult times ahead for sure!
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Did you add hold baggage to your EZY fare to take into account the 15kg that you automatically get with LM (even on their lowest fare...!), and did you add any extra on-top for refreshments too, which is something else that you get included - even if it's just a cup of tea & a Tunnocks Caramel wafer bar...?!