NOW Airlines
Keeping Danny in Sandwiches
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I hear that they have changed their name to "Not now, later maybe"
Anybody that thinks they can start what is basically a charter airline in October is either ignorant or stupid. They will be out of business by November.
Anybody that thinks they can start what is basically a charter airline in October is either ignorant or stupid. They will be out of business by November.
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Have been asked to join as a direct entry TRI/TRE to conduct simulator training to commence in August. Having had a longish chat with the COO, I have to say the flight operations and training appears to have been very carefully thought through.
Overall my early impressions are that these guys know what they are doing.
Overall my early impressions are that these guys know what they are doing.
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I read somewhere within the last couple of days that they still haven't got all their financing in place. NOT a good sign. Personally I would think the chances of NOW getting airborne are about 10%.
Been there with attempted start-ups and the money is the thing that kills you. Lots of interest, lots of positive words, but in the end considerable reluctance by most potential investors to part with their money ... and who can blame them. The track record of investments in the airline business is hardly a good one.
Been there with attempted start-ups and the money is the thing that kills you. Lots of interest, lots of positive words, but in the end considerable reluctance by most potential investors to part with their money ... and who can blame them. The track record of investments in the airline business is hardly a good one.
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It is all speculation..... however I received "the letter" of congratulations from the COO the other day.
However, I don't think I will resign from my current post just yet...........!
From the outset I was only keen to join for about the fourth or fifth aircraft to see if the ship would stay afloat. This all makes me think my initial thoughts were spot on.
However, I don't think I will resign from my current post just yet...........!
From the outset I was only keen to join for about the fourth or fifth aircraft to see if the ship would stay afloat. This all makes me think my initial thoughts were spot on.
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Piece in the independant about Luton expansion. However, no mention of NOW . . .
TBI wants Luton to match Heathrow
By Michael Harrison, Business Editor, Independant.
11 June 2003
TBI, the owner of London Luton, is to put proposals to the Government calling for an increase in the airport's capacity to 60 million passengers over the next 30 years.
This would make Luton the same size that Heathrow is at present and would require the construction of a second runway and a new passenger terminal.
However, TBI believes the ambitious expansion programme is justified by the rapid growth of low-cost air travel and Luton's role as an important hub for no-frills carriers.
Both Ryanair and easyJet operate from Luton and the Irish carrier is shortly expected to announce an increase in flights from Luton. Ryanair is also set to launch services from TBI's Belfast International airport to several Continental destinations.
Luton handled 6.6 million passengers last year and is forecast to handle 9 to 10 million a year within the next two to three years. The Government's recent consultation document on runway capacity in the South-east said there was the potential for 31 million passengers at Luton but ruled it out as a potential site for a further runway in favour of the three BAA airports Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
But Keith Brooks, TBI's chief executive, said: "All the traffic growth should not go to the monopoly operator BAA. Luton has good infrastructure, a local community which is supportive of increased capacity and it is a recognised low-cost airport whereas we are seeing the demise of full-service airlines in the UK."
This year full-service airlines will only account for 16 per cent of TBI's passengers, compared with 31 per cent two years ago. Low-cost carriers, by contrast, will account for 63 per cent of passengers compared with 39 per cent in 2001.
TBI's pre-tax profits plunged 38 per cent last year to £10.2m because of the change in its airline customer base. Low-cost carriers pay only half the landing charges of the full-service airlines they have replaced. However, Mr Brooks said he expected to see revenues rise in line with traffic this year.
TBI wants Luton to match Heathrow
By Michael Harrison, Business Editor, Independant.
11 June 2003
TBI, the owner of London Luton, is to put proposals to the Government calling for an increase in the airport's capacity to 60 million passengers over the next 30 years.
This would make Luton the same size that Heathrow is at present and would require the construction of a second runway and a new passenger terminal.
However, TBI believes the ambitious expansion programme is justified by the rapid growth of low-cost air travel and Luton's role as an important hub for no-frills carriers.
Both Ryanair and easyJet operate from Luton and the Irish carrier is shortly expected to announce an increase in flights from Luton. Ryanair is also set to launch services from TBI's Belfast International airport to several Continental destinations.
Luton handled 6.6 million passengers last year and is forecast to handle 9 to 10 million a year within the next two to three years. The Government's recent consultation document on runway capacity in the South-east said there was the potential for 31 million passengers at Luton but ruled it out as a potential site for a further runway in favour of the three BAA airports Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
But Keith Brooks, TBI's chief executive, said: "All the traffic growth should not go to the monopoly operator BAA. Luton has good infrastructure, a local community which is supportive of increased capacity and it is a recognised low-cost airport whereas we are seeing the demise of full-service airlines in the UK."
This year full-service airlines will only account for 16 per cent of TBI's passengers, compared with 31 per cent two years ago. Low-cost carriers, by contrast, will account for 63 per cent of passengers compared with 39 per cent in 2001.
TBI's pre-tax profits plunged 38 per cent last year to £10.2m because of the change in its airline customer base. Low-cost carriers pay only half the landing charges of the full-service airlines they have replaced. However, Mr Brooks said he expected to see revenues rise in line with traffic this year.
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I hope the 4 extra 737's to be based locally by Ryanair are not to the Now planned destinations? I understand that both Italy and Germany are real slow sellers for the Lo-Co's?
No longer a rumour concerning the big increase by Ryanair as Keith Brooks seems to have told the city via its report.
Now he will look silly if Ryanair go elsewhere!
No longer a rumour concerning the big increase by Ryanair as Keith Brooks seems to have told the city via its report.
Now he will look silly if Ryanair go elsewhere!
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I understand that Now are revising thier destination list from those planned at launch to some more lucrative, thus popular routes. No idea to where though. Probably lost the slots that they applied for and did not use this summer, but that is only a guess
Oct 2003 looks to be a start date according to strong local rumours.
Oct 2003 looks to be a start date according to strong local rumours.
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Talking with one of the EZY trainers at the sim the other day and he told me that 2 senior flight ops guys from his company are going to Now, no names given though. As I have been offered a position with Now, I checked it all out fairly carefully, and all adds up from what I can see. Will try to get into the office at Luton to see them again this week for updates.
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Now Promise 1
I am not so sure whether now's promise 1 is such a good idea:
One of the main reasons of the success of low-cost airlines is not only their low cost base but also their yield management.
It is hard to believe that with a "flat rate" strategy, now will be able to consistently achieve high load factors.
Every seat on each flight is the same price. No strings. No hidden extras. No exceptions. (www.now-airlines.com)
It is hard to believe that with a "flat rate" strategy, now will be able to consistently achieve high load factors.
