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That looks like a sensible move to get some of the ski trade. I never understood why it was dropped previously when BACon came onboard. GVA always seemed like a good option if the Orange monster could be avoided.
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Originally Posted by biddedout
That looks like a sensible move to get some of the ski trade. I never understood why it was dropped previously when BACon came onboard. GVA always seemed like a good option if the Orange monster could be avoided.
How does the Q400 handle baggage like ski bags. Can it take them all or do you get bags left behind etc ?
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Originally Posted by BA318
As you say seems sensible. I wonder if it could follow from SOU and elsewhere?
How does the Q400 handle baggage like ski bags. Can it take them all or do you get bags left behind etc ?
How does the Q400 handle baggage like ski bags. Can it take them all or do you get bags left behind etc ?
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Originally Posted by BA318
As you say seems sensible. I wonder if it could follow from SOU and elsewhere?
How does the Q400 handle baggage like ski bags. Can it take them all or do you get bags left behind etc ?
How does the Q400 handle baggage like ski bags. Can it take them all or do you get bags left behind etc ?
For accommodating ski bags perhaps a big "Thule" box for the roof!!! (Only joking)
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Originally Posted by ATNotts
Trouble is the "Orange Monster" is well ensconced on GVA/BHX with multiple flights on Saturday and Sunday. BE timings aren't bad, and I would imagine that in reality the flight time may be somewhat less than two hours.
For accommodating ski bags perhaps a big "Thule" box for the roof!!! (Only joking)
For accommodating ski bags perhaps a big "Thule" box for the roof!!! (Only joking)
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Originally Posted by airsouthwest
It puts Flybe massively behind it's competitors in making itself accessible. I would have thought it would be as high up the agenda as getting more Q400s delivered.
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Originally Posted by southamptonavgeek
How exactly far behind would it put them considering that their website seems to be completely mobile-friendly? I am not a technologically minded person so am I missing something here?
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I’m often accused of hating Flybe (which I don’t) but I have to agree with the others. Why do they need an app?
Their website works perfectly well on a mobile. They don’t have a frequent flyer scheme or similar so no other real reason to need an app.
I’d say the lack of frequent flyer scheme or ability to use another is holding them back more than lack of app especially when up against IAG on routes from Belfast.
Their website works perfectly well on a mobile. They don’t have a frequent flyer scheme or similar so no other real reason to need an app.
I’d say the lack of frequent flyer scheme or ability to use another is holding them back more than lack of app especially when up against IAG on routes from Belfast.
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Originally Posted by BA318
I’m often accused of hating Flybe (which I don’t) but I have to agree with the others. Why do they need an app?
Their website works perfectly well on a mobile. They don’t have a frequent flyer scheme or similar so no other real reason to need an app.
I’d say the lack of frequent flyer scheme or ability to use another is holding them back more than lack of app especially when up against IAG on routes from Belfast.
Their website works perfectly well on a mobile. They don’t have a frequent flyer scheme or similar so no other real reason to need an app.
I’d say the lack of frequent flyer scheme or ability to use another is holding them back more than lack of app especially when up against IAG on routes from Belfast.
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Originally Posted by Mrbonfire
Apps can offer better user experience and ability for the company to personalize (read sell). App very important when the customer will value things like notifications. Very valuable for a business like an airline.
Due to my "fat fingers" I find phones tiresome devices for making important transactions such as booking flights, hotels and train travel as its all too easy to hit the wrong date and wind up as I did this summer turning up for a hotel reservation I had inadvertently made for the previous night!
I guess I am in the minority, but an airline not having an app is not a deal breaker. Not having aeroplanes, not having crews and the like are far more relevant.
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Originally Posted by airsouthwest
I agree with you. However there are reports of people not being able to get the website to work for check in etc. It's just my preference to have an app with everything on my phone, boarding pass downloaded to my apple wallet instead of having to carry around a paper one or scramble through my emails/downloads to find it. Having done it that way with BA/Aer Lingus it just makes the entire journey seamless.
With more people than ever having smart phones now I would have thought having an app would be a big thing as most people use that instead of going through websites these days especially for short regional flights. Long Haul I would imagine is different as people tend to plan more in advance.
With more people than ever having smart phones now I would have thought having an app would be a big thing as most people use that instead of going through websites these days especially for short regional flights. Long Haul I would imagine is different as people tend to plan more in advance.
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Originally Posted by airsouthwest
However there are reports of people not being able to get the website to work for check in etc.
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
Doesn't the LM IOM-LHR flight have IOM govt support? and what slots would this use?
IOMG will just put out a PR about LM making their other services more resilient
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Originally Posted by lfc84
My guess is LM cease and Flybe start next day.
IOMG will just put out a PR about LM making their other services more resilient
IOMG will just put out a PR about LM making their other services more resilient
