Manx2
 

Does anyone know anything about this new airline, Manx2? It says on their web site that they are going to be operating from Ronaldsway to Leeds Bradford, Belfast Aldergrove and Blackpool starting in July using a 19 seat aircraft.

It seems to have quite a strong team behind it and is being started by Noel Hayes (former Rockhopper/Blue Islands).

My only concern is that they mention in their press release that they are going to be using a 19 seat aircraft specifically designed for short flights, I remember a few months back there being rumours of Let 410s being used by a new start up. Couldn't be this lot could it?

Also, they're going 3 times daily on IOM-LBA, is that not overkill alongside the BLK, MAN and LPL flights? Eastern were carrying under 500 pax a month on their IOM-LBA flights, however they were using a J32 and only operated once daily.

Also they claim to have ties to Jet2?

Any info anyone?

Yep, having just looked at the press release on their web site they will be using Let 410s!

LET410 will be interesting given it was vetoed by the CAA last summer when Rockhopper tried to lease some in...

Good lock to the idea but is there already to many carriers trying to bite the same chery,

With the ambition of sectors to Europe with a new commuter type operation they will have to have a large funding behind and be prepaired to lose money before getting into profit.

It might take a year or two before this can happen.:ok:

I see the press release shouldn't be in the public domain yet!!!

The airline has got the support off the Isle of Man Government and plans to connect with Jet 2 flights to Europe

Good luck to them but their aircraft choice makes me a little dubious about whether they will ever get off the ground

What's it doing on their web site then!?!

A friend of mine who works for a handling agent at LBA emailed me with the web site, he seems to know everything about it, so they can be doing too good a job of keeping it quiet!

I dont know but at the top of the press release it says "embargoed until 0600 15th May 2006"

Not the best of starts

Agree with you that the most worrying thing about the operation is that they seem to be indicating they'll be using LET410s. If the type isn't certified by the CAA how can they be getting away with it? Maybe they'll be subbing the aircraft in from another JAA member state?

Probably wrong...but if an aircraft has a JAA C of A doesn't it have to be accepted by the CAA or is there a right to veto?

ABTN report
 

This is abtn's take on the matter dated 15/5/05 but no mention of the LET: -

BREAKING NEWS is a new airline announced today called Manx2. The brainchild of Noel Hayes, who used to run Rockhopper based in Alderney (now Blue Islands with whom Noel now has no connection), and James Filleul, a former Channel Islands reporter for the BBC. Jetstream 31 pressurised aircraft will form the nucleus of the fleet. They plan to initially serve Leeds Bradford Airport from the Isle of Man starting 12 August with Belfast International and Blackpool to Ronaldsway in the start-up package. The airline will not compete directly with Euromanx who is using the opportunity to launch an innovative frequent flyer, whilst just across the sea, in Dublin, Aer Arann has called a press conference for later today with the guest of honour no less than An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern, TD. Further ATR aircraft are expected to be announced.

OtonPete

OltonPete

A lot of this seems to directly contradict the information provided in the press release on the Manx2 web site. That document shows a LET410 in Manx2 colours and suggests that BLK and BFS will start July 15th with LBA following on in August.

Yet another new operator here on the "Rock". I wonder if this one will fare any better than some of the others have.

Operating to Blackpool and Belfast should give British Northwest a run for their money. And picking up the redundant IOM-LBA route dropped by Eastern may be in their favour. Especially if it links in to Jet2 flights to exotic destinations!

However, I do think Let-410's are a little optimistic. Maybe J.31's? I can't wait!!

skiddy

manx2
 

New airline based in IOM to start flights from IOM-Belfast Internetional, Blackpool and Leeds Bradford, with Belfast and Blackpool to commence 15 July and Leeds Bradford on 15 August. Good to hear but the Belfast International route is a bit of a joke (lets not forget Euromanx and British Northwest Airlines down at BHD). Is this going to be a repeat of what the real MANX AIRLINES did in the likes of 1981 at Belfast International (airline did not meet the 'International Gateway' that the airport was trying to create)?

I look forward to seeing a new airline on the Island!

Is the Island ready for the new competition? Let's see! :}

RR

Aer Arran didn't last that long, I wonder if this "New" airline will survive any longer?
bb

I hear someone from Air Wales is behind it?

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PPrune is grrrrrrr8
 

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Airnuts

Manx 2 could be excellent news for a lot of people. Leeds and IOM being two financial centres must be capable of supporting a well frequented service.....ie. more than one mid-day return per day. Surely a sector like this offering day return facilities to business men will generate the traffic. Once per day is a waste of time! Blackpool desperately needs a good operator on the IOM and Belfast routes......growth at BLK will assist in growing this route as more people become aware of the ease of transit thro' BLK. With regard to the BLK routes a number of points must be noted by the Airport Operator and Manx2......namely reliable on time departures/arrivals; proper aeroplanes (not PA31s); good customer service on the part of both (staff who care about their customers); sensible prices (may nor may not be achievable with Let410s) don't try to grow too fast......get the foundations right!....or put another way 'a touch of professionalism'!
Best wishes to Manx2 BLK, LBA and Belfast (City would be best!).
H49

One thing that hacks me off is companies that use premium rate telephone numbers to buy off them or to complain, so Manx2 if you want my custom then don't charge me for the pleasure.

Rant over.