Don't really want to go on too much about TCX on a GSM thread, but I'd be amazed if either GSM or TCX offered 35 inch pitch in 'cattle' / 'Y'. You won't normally find many of the regular scheduled airlines operating across 'the pond' offering > 32 inches, i.e. BA, AA 31 inches.
I can't see that even with the intended 189 pax config. will result in a universal 35 inch pitch, more likely just in a smaller premium section & 31 inches in the remaining section.
Incidentally PTV systems in BA for example are mounted under the seats, and even on BA in 'Y' the seats and any comfort compromise is minimal, and still better than current IT offerings.

skyman771

TCX have operated Boeing 757-200 to eastern canada for the last few years with 187 seat in an all economy layout, all seats have a 35" seat pitch.
I believe that the GSM flights are going to be 3 class so i doubt they will have the 35" seat pitch in Y.

Yep 'tis true.

35 inches in 'Y' on TCX. 187 seats though, not 189. I know 'cause I fly it.

Cheers

ACA

It seems that GSMs config for longhaul works best - with No-Frills/Premium Upgrade/Business classes - maybe more profitable if there is a Bus class. I'm sure they'll do well.

Business class has proven to be very popular on GLA - SFB route, also alot of American pax using the Business service too.

Toronto's landing charges are known to be huge and IATA are forever moaning about them. If globespan can make a go of it GTAA will be shuddering as they are in the middle of enormous terminal construction and suffering reduced shop sales due to carry-on rules.

Hamilton's historic problem for a lot of routes is that once people get on the QEW to go there they might keep going to Buffalo, but that's not a problem on UK/Ireland routes. NW's rumoured TA 757s ex DTW would also be an issue for catchment in the area southwest of HAM.

Uk Website Updated
 

UK Site updated now for S07:

GLA-YHM - daily - B757-200

GLA-YVR - twice weekly - B767-300

GLA-YYC - weekly - B767-300

MAN-YVR - twice weekly - B767-300

MAN-YYC - weekly - B767-300

LGW-YVR - 3 weekly - B767-300

LGW-YYC - weekly - B767-300

All flights operated with GSM own A/c

There is a news item thats saying that FlyGlobespan is thinking af switching its yet-to-be-launched Liverpool to New York-Newark flight to serve New York JFK airport.

Must be a strong possibility if this has been made public.

Its a pity GSM doesnt start DUB-YYZ, or YVR! Theres a large amount of Irish in Vancouver, and a lot of tourists from Canada and Ireland visiting both sides! Maybe if we had open skies with Canada it would happen!!!!:ugh:

I thought GSM were due to announce DUB/SNN-YHM today?

johnrizzo

see my post above. GSM have obviously got a sweet deal from YHM.

They got an offer from BAA they couldn't refuse:=

how true is this ,where has this been made public ?

I hope your wrong I've booked my US internal flights back to EWR to meet them.

And the problem with that is...?
Just as PIK gave FR a deal to move from GLA to PIK.
Seems good business sense rather than conspiracy theories.
Tom Dalrymple seems to know what hes doing and know where the demand and facilities are with his massive long haul expansion from GLA.:rolleyes:

GW76 said-
"Just as PIK gave FR a deal to move from GLA to PIK":confused:
If my old memory serves me correctly FR stopped using GLA around 1988 and started at PIK in May 94 hardly a "move".
Not only is this statement irrelevant to the thread but pretty much everything else as well:ugh:

Voldermort

So irrelevant that youve continued to comment on it:confused:
The comparison between airlines choosing between GLA and PIK just as GSM did (thread about GSM incase youve missed it ) is entirely relevant. You are obviously missing the point.
Perhaps not a move from GLA , but certainly an informed choice between the two when Scottish ops were planned. It is a fact that PIK much cheaper landing fees.:rolleyes:

Joe made a simple statement of fact. There was no comment. I think all the 'conspiracy' is coming from your end.

On the GSM website it lists many places as having service to Toronto (Hamilton). GLA and CWL just have Toronto, so will some cities have YYZ service, and others have Hamilton?

YYZ is this winter. YHM start next summer

It was said by Neil Pakey the Liverpool Airport Managing Director when picking up the ' Liverpool Director of the Year at the Institute of Directors' award last Thursday.

He said "The switch is under consideration. If they go ahead it is kind of neat that we would have JLA to JFK."

For the full article go to http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0...name_page.html