Regarding the Jet2 Barcelona flights, is it not just a case of the winter schedule not being on sale yet? Having said that the loads have been pretty poor, probably due to the poor timings. ZB pax loads have been relatively unaffected by the addition of the Jet2 service, seems most people would rather travel at a more sociable hour. BCN has surprisingly struggled in recent years. Baby and Iberia both pulled off the route a couple of years ago and for such a popular business/leisure destination you would expect numerous daily flights to be filling without a problem. For some reason it seems like Monarch are the only carrier that can make it work and in which case they should consider going double daily if they can acquire the slots.

Yes, the Jet2 BCN timings are pants. No use for any business travelers & not too popular for the tourist.
Iberia always carried healthy Y and C class loads.
Monarch offer better times & of course since the Baby & Iberia days, Easy Jet offer pretty cheap (usually cheaper than ZB) double daily LPL-BCN with good timings.

Saudia Starting in July
 

Yes I know it's all been said before back in January but it was rumour then...

Fact.

SV124 DEP MAN 1400hr Monday 2nd July.

SV122 DEP MAN 1400hr Friday 6th July.

B777-200 (GE90)

:ok:

New destination: BZG
 

A new Polish destination should be announced at MAN on Monday. It's... well, a tough name - BYDGOSZCZ - flights starting October 2007. While the route will not be served by FR, the carrier's identity is not yet 100% sure, do you know more?

I thought that only Ryanair and LOT flew to Bydgoszcz.

It's pronounced 'BID-GODZH', with the ZH pronounced like Zoosh, as in 'Zoosh it up', and not like 'ZEUS' the Greek God......!

Centralwings Maybe?

http://abtn.co.uk/Thomsonfly_goes_to_Israel

Great news for Manchester as scheduled services to TLV return.

big news
 

So out of interest what happened to the big announcement last week? Plus the Polish rooute on Monday, have I missed them.

Concerning the Polish route, I'd say that obviously Bydgoszcz Airport just would like to brag about the new connections but still cannot reveal more details. The information given to the press on Monday was very scanty. "This month the airport will sign a deal with an [undisclosed] airline (new in Bydgoszcz) that will start flying to two new destinations: Paris Beauvais and Manchester in England (twice a week, beginning end October). The tickets sale starts in July".

Central wings.

Is that a question MUFC fan or a statement?

No information then I guess on the longhaul from anyone.

Well, it is a question really, but it seems that, unless SkyEurope are to set up shop at the airport, it will be Central wings.

Any others?

I heard the other day Emirates are starting a 3rd daily arriving at man in the early hours. Well it is a rumour board innit? :suspect:

More likely to be EY going double daily I would say, or even QR.

Looking forward to SV's arrival on Friday!

Expecting 733ER for Etihad and A346 from QR before the end of the year if not going double 332/3 daily!:}

Also, new Malaysian LCC with it's Airbus models. Personally, I think MAN is in for a major spur in long haul over the next two years as it fights to regain 3rd spot in UK and achieve it's current future goal of 2nd by 2030.:D

Anyway, certainly hope so...

Asian Carrier To Man
 

is that a pink porcine object flying over or a MAN airport security manager doing nothing as usual!!

MAN looks to be still in the mix as regards AAX:

http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=9285

MUFC Fan, I'd be interested to know on what you base the following comment ? : 'Expecting 733ER for Etihad and A346 from QR before the end of the year if not going double 332/3 daily'

I think this is more someone's (cloud 22) wishlist than an expectation.

There is a reason why there is a lack of First Class on long haul carriers out of MAN.....

I can only comment from the Cargo side regarding rumours or as SLF on frequent overseas trips.

Cargo wise there has been for some time comments from EK that they are considering a 3rd daily flight from Manchester and subject to availability of aircraft it is very likely.

Also from what I hear bigger aircraft or increased frequency are not out of the question from QR or EY.

From the SLF point of view, I have flown recently with both EK and QR and with EK in particular it has been quite difficult to get Business Class seats on the Manchester flight. QR was not as difficult but Business was quite full.

Whilst the above is not definitive, in MUFC fan's defence his comments and that of cloud may have been 'wish list' but carry a vein of truth.

With regard to 1st class flights there may not be a demand from Manchester but despite many posts I from experience would say there is a demand for business class seats from Manchester.

Business Class demand? Absolutely. Look at the US routes for that too. BA's JFK is always pretty full. Take a look at the make up of AA's ORD service, and I think most on here would be pleasantly surprised how full the Business cabin is, with numerous companies in the north having very lucrative regular traffic back and forth.

First Class demand? I really don't think so. This is a significantly limited market even in London.