Ops commenced from PIK and EDI. PIK operation was moved to GLA. I'm sure ABZ was seasonal. It may have become year round

Feel bad for the staff but frankly, I'm amazed they've lasted this long into the recession.

Their customer service was appalling, changing flight schedules and/or aircraft with little notice. I remember them flying from Liverpool to New York on what started as a 757. If you were lucky you only got a 7hour delay each way. But then, when they started flying the 737, it could be even worse.

Like I say, feel bad for the staff but this has been a long time coming.

Ah!
Was the PIk presence short lived?

Unusual to go by Glasgow Airport on the M8 without at least one Globespan aircraft on the west pier recently. There's going to be a few empty gates for a while.

Does this surprise anyone??

Ryanair - News : Globespan Rescue Fare - £89

It is closed down, this from Scotland's biggest airline collapses - News & Advice, Travel - The Independent
As is often the case, it appears to be a cash flow problem that tipped them over.

I am Very sorry for the employees, some of who have only just got over the failure of Zoom & XL

Nothing like rubbing salt into a gaping wound, heh Vampy? Yes the transatlantic operation was littered with problems, however they faught hard and long to resolve it. I thought that some of their subsquent AMCI contracts including the MOD flights were going to be the masterstroke that would ensure future longevity. They also managed to rid the 733s and 736s at reasonable costs I believe. There were obviously some individuals making positive contributions.

Its a real sh1tter. Always loved to see the red n' white colour scheme at GLA and EDI

all flight ops suspended..
very sad.. good luck to all.

It seems the Ryanair "rescue" fare for a one way flight back from Spain when holding a Flyglobespan ticket are significantly more expensive than booking the same flights in the normal way on the Ryanair website.

For example Alicante to Prestwick "rescue" fare is £89 one way, whereas normal bookable fares over the next 6 days on the Ryanair website are 44, 29 and 39 Euros, with some days sold out.

AFAIK, only staff due to operate/position tonight or tomorrow have been advised. I’ve heard nothing at all from the company.


The Head Master and The Wicked Witch have a lot to answer for…..!!!!

According to an article, "all staff have been informed". The managers at Alba didn't know, and we still haven't been told.

DavyDay will be dancing for joy in the streets by now, singing "I told you so, I told you so ..."

That would be Ryanair playing the game.
Lets hope people are smart enough to check the usual fare first. It would certinally be my first instinct, I couldnt imagine paying 89 Euros with Ryanair. Not knocking them, I use them frequently, but never at that price!

How sad and at this time of the year. Sorry gals and guys...flew as a pax with you several times and was always made to feel very welcome.
Maybe the BA cc will realise that a job isn't for life...funny old world!

Ryanair Rescue Fare

I had a quick look on the Ryanair website (before I saw David Craig's posting ......) and their normal one way fares for several of the routes and dates on this offer are lower than the £89 'rescue' fare.

I appreciate that the Ryanair fares will go up as soon as people start booking, and that the £89 is probably guaranteed (with lots of small print I'm sure), but it is nevertheless a cynical and nasty piece of marketing.


Going Out From Glasgow (Prestwick) - Alicante
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Coming Back From Alicante - Glasgow (Prestwick)
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.......I worked for GSM for a few months.........and met some of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I wish you all the very, very, very best of luck.

An airline which I will miss !

Hopefully it gives them some sort of food for thought. Despite what their deluded union may believe, their cash hemorhaging airline is as vulnerable as any other. The airline industry has sank to untold depths. It is beyond belief what is happening at unite

Are we really shocked by Ryanair??? I hope no one puts any money in there filthy pockets!! I wish it was them and not the guys and gals at Globespan!

My thoughts are with you all and hope new year will bring you all better news.

bbc scotland tv.text news.
globespan was in contact with about 5000 pax booked or traveling with the airline.
the majority of the staff have been made redundent.
blimey that was quick..

So that bloke at the Independent was right after all. Grim news.