I am sure somebody keeps a record of all the dates which EF has been unserviceable and schedules are cancelled or rearranged because of it. Any member of staff at SEN will tell you.

We do business in Dublin and frequently got our staff travelling over and back to Dublin. We switched to Flybe/Stobart when we learned they stuck e195er on the route. Christ we had no idea it would end up such a hassled short hop service. Our staff have been dogged with numerous long delays and last minute pulled flights where the aircraft went tech. We gave up using them after it impacted our business in a serious way. So yes, it's not perception, there is definitely a major issue with the kit, and now they're pushing the ATRs onto the e195er routes to cover the tech issues. It's totally undependeble. Our staff now shoot down the A13 and take Cityflyer or Cityjet from City now. If we're stuck we shoot over the bridge to Gatwick or if desperate do the M11 run to Stansted zoo. Rarely but have used it over past 2 months, we've had guys take the Heathrow T2 option for frequency convenience to get to meetings at Dublin. Sadly, we won't do Southend as Flybe/Stobart can't get their affairs in order, we're running a business too so need reliable and punctual services to Dublin (and others places). That's my experiences so far of those clapped out pieces of junk Stobart got going tech all the time.

This must be burning through a load of Stobart's cash and can't go on indefinitely i'd have thought. They've obviously bought/leased some proper dogs which is killing the viability of their operation. A shame really as the whole setup at SEN is good and is a decent option for getting to London.
Although having never been involved in it, there is an industry in itself of advising on buying and selling aircraft and aircraft engines. When you look at the "ownership" of some aeroplanes it amazes me how many banks/folks have an interest in them. I don't think it's that easy just to trade it in with Flybe for another one.

Weird. The first ATR EI-FMJ went to Lyons, but the second one not departed as of 2130 athough FMK and FSK are both sitting on the apron. What's going on?

I think it may be crewing problems today because all aircraft appear serviceable. Seems strange to ferry in an ATR from Dublin yesterday but no crews to fly it when needed. Big delays again today.

You can't run a business this way. What is going on is complete and utter madness.

Those E195's which Stobart use will have had maintenance service logs available for inspection prior to acquiring. Someone at Stobart made a decision to use these clapped out pieces of junk. That individual should be handed their P45 and booted out. The disasterous service on these routes is a function of that original decision. It's like Carry on Flying.

What a great film that would have made! Sid James as Capt Randy. Kenneth Williams as FO Reverse-Thrust. Not forgetting Barbara Windsor as Stewardess Melinda Mile-High.

More like a disaster movie.....

Usual certain SEN contributor forum spin...

Any problems with SEN involve STN!.

The comparison with RYR does not cut it I`m afraid,totally differing factors.

SEN/STK problems mainly involve the actual aeroplanes which can be read ad nauseum on the thread.

I have no idea what is going on in the SEN terminal itself (only what I read here & not fussed) but it certainly would also be a matter of pro rata..ie smallish problems at a smallish aerodrome reflect as badly as a large problem at a large one.

STN doing very well thankyou.

You all wish SEN I`m sure to be a player so look to SEN for the solutions.

Has ATR72 EI.-FMK gone u/s in Rennes? Return flight to SEN cancelled, as well as the SEN-MAN also cancelled.

Fly from Chateauroux instead, mes amis if a professional, reliable airline matters to you.

DC3 DAVE Rennes is nearly 400 kilometres from Chateauroux! I would not want you to be my navigator thank you

You got me Compton! (Not for the first time)

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No problem Dave. It does seem that Stobart seem to be in a bit of a pickle on a number of fronts, but I have always thought they should have stuck to what they know best - road and rail logistics.