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james170969
11th May 2006, 18:28
There is an Air Scotland flight arriving tomorrow from Faro (GRE4512). I can't see anything in Air Scotland's or the airport's web sites. Is this a one off or are they planning regular flights at Prestwick?
daf1e
11th May 2006, 18:36
Operates on behalf of Seguro holidays.
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Denzil
11th May 2006, 20:06
May be they ran out of credit at GLA!!!!!
Localiser Green
11th May 2006, 21:29
Sounds like they had some awful delays at the weekend:
David Marshall, MP for Glasgow East, has called for an investigation into Air Scotland after extreme delays on their network last weekend.
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TJ747
12th May 2006, 08:56
Well, I don't know why he wants an investigation into the company and how it operates as the delay mentioned is generally the norm for Excel, so maybe they should be investigated, I mean, I dont think there has been a day gone by wherby they havent issued welfare.
I think Air Scotland seems to attract alot of unecessary attention purely down to the fact that they only have 1 aircraft and such a small company, so any kind of delay and suddenly its like, Air Scotland going bust, they cant afford the bills and the whole things a complete mess. They have no back up aircraft so of course, if no sub available, you gonna have to ride with the delay.
Reading the article, maybe it was badly handled and sometimes, the way you handle a situation can stop half of the negative press they get, face up to the problem Air Scotland and show the punters that your trying, at least.Communication is the key in all delays.
Cheers
Denzil
12th May 2006, 20:29
To be honest i didn't think that Air Scotland had any aircraft (why if it's a Scottish airline didn't they have a UK registered aircraft???)!!! Not seen the 757 at GLA for a while & heard it's gone back to the leasing company, though it's supposed to be replaced by an A321.
chiglet
12th May 2006, 20:42
Flights being operated from MAN by a Freebird [Turkish] A320 :ok:
watp,iktch
Denzil
16th May 2006, 20:23
So a true flag carrier for Scotland then???
jethro15
16th May 2006, 20:35
A320-211 SX-BLX delivery imminent.
jethro
UK and Ireland Airline Fleet Listings
http://www.jethros.i12.com
dustybin
17th May 2006, 01:09
i think by taking the name airscotland they shame the country. Other countries have good airlines such as: Spain- Iberia, germany- Germanwings, Airberlin, Nertherlands- KLM the list goes on but we have Airscotland which says it all. I am totally embarressed when people talk about this airline.:ugh:
james170969
17th May 2006, 03:14
Me too! There's nothing Scottish about this airline apart from the name and the Saltire on the tail. At least Flyglobespan has a better reputation (although I've never flown with them).
Denzil
18th May 2006, 11:38
So another non UK registered aircraft to be based in UK then. Why do the CAA allow this? If the airline can conform to all the UK CAA requirements & intend to base the aircraft in UK, why no "G" reg?
Flyglobespan would be a better airline to reflect the identity as Scotlands airline.
air_scotia
25th May 2006, 22:10
wondered how long it would take you lot to start again.......
if there's nothing scottish about the airline then why do they have scottish crew and a scottish base?
:ugh:
missed ye's all
I for one am not embarrassed cos i work for the company and despite what you lot say i am still proud to put on my uniform.
oh and as for the reggy plate did globespan have a "G" reg from the start?
oooh and excel?
Ametyst
25th May 2006, 22:17
What's the problem with a non-uk registered aircraft operating schedules from Scotland? We are in the EU now (of which Greece is a member) and we have an open market. I don't hear anybody complaining about the Irish registered Ryanair Boeing 737-800s based at Prestwick. easyJet and Ryanair both base British and Irish registered aircraft in other "foreign lands"
potkettleblack
26th May 2006, 07:37
So another non UK registered aircraft to be based in UK then. Why do the CAA allow this? If the airline can conform to all the UK CAA requirements & intend to base the aircraft in UK, why no "G" reg?
They do so under cabotage rights. Just as there is no restriction on Air Scotland, BA or whoever going and setting up a base in any EU country with G reg aircraft and British crews.
Eff Oh
26th May 2006, 12:09
Air Scotland is not actually the airline though. The airline is Greece Airways so the Air Scotland name is purely the name of the ticketing agent. This was never the initial intention and I have to say it was a huge mistake in my view. Greece Airways, as mentioned, has every right to operate and base within the EU (UK included.) I guess that's the way of the industry now, Scottish (mainly) crew working for a Greek airline owned by a Spanish company with UK offices! :confused:
Air Scotia, any sense of me being proud to pull on that uniform vanished years ago, even long before you joined! I almost constantly had the following feeling working for them (and you know what I mean)........... :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:
Denzil
26th May 2006, 20:46
Then you'd be proud to work for SPT, although thats how some of your pax start their holiday (GLA to MAN by bus).
Sorry but it may employ local people buts it's hardly reputable & some of the crew i've seen are far from well mannered about other GLA users. I guess if you can't get a job for a real airline it'll have to do!!!!
Eff Oh
26th May 2006, 21:43
Eh Denzil I think we'll leave off the personal attacks if you don't mind! Still lots of people at Air Scotland/Greece Airways who are good hard working folk. (My girlfriend is one!!!) How do you mean? some of the crew i've seen are far from well mannered about other GLA users I dont understand that one. :confused: :confused:
Denzil
27th May 2006, 21:46
Not fair to tar all with the same brush, but followed a crew through GLA & they made racist comments about 2 airlines that operate into GLA. With the ownership & country of reg of Air Scotland it was a case of the pot calling the kettle. All the same very unproffesional.
If your a good, hard working type sorry. If your a bitter & twisted crew member who couldn't get a job with a major airline, comment stands.
aeulad
10th Jun 2006, 15:48
Several new destinations/routes have appeared in the Air Scotland booking engine;
Belfast-Girona
Bristol-Girona
Cardiff-Girona
Doncaster-Girona
Norwich-Girona
Southampton-Girona
No timetables available however, what are their plans?
Regards
Mike
Where is the Air Scotland B752? not seen it for ages just noticed they are subbing in a Jordan Reg A310 at the mo through MAN
jethro15
12th Jun 2006, 13:22
Where is the Air Scotland B752?
Currently being prepared for it's new operator Jet2
jethro
UK and Ireland Airline Fleet Listings
http://www.jethros.i12.com
So what aircraft are Air Scotland going to use on all these new proposed routes then?
jethro15
12th Jun 2006, 14:50
SM82
Two A320's operated by Greece Airways. First arrived at Glasgow 10 Jun and is supplemented at the moment by additional a/c which are leased in as required (Can't keep up with what they are leasing in!)
WOWBOY
23rd Jun 2006, 16:13
Air- Scotland are to be re-branded TopJetair! -
"to give the airline a more international air"
Article Here: http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/64620.html
Eff Oh
23rd Jun 2006, 16:57
I have to say this did make me chuckle. :} Why can't they stop putting their foot in it? Topjetair?????? What the hell is the callsign gonna be? "Greece Airways?" :D Does noone do any research?? After 3 years of working there I can't believe I just asked that question, I should know better!!! :ugh: :ugh:
dancav
30th Jun 2006, 14:35
Is there any truth behind a rumour that I have heard that Greece Airways/Air cScotland will be starting a Manchester - Athens service?
Many Thanks
Dan
gary4444
30th Jun 2006, 15:50
Is it correct that the recently announced routes to multiple U.K airports from Girona have had their starting date of July delayed until August due to fleet problems?
smith
16th Apr 2007, 20:35
Have Air Scotland hit the wall? Their website now seems defunct!
Smile!!!
16th Apr 2007, 21:07
Air Scotland is no longer operating, as the Greek Civil Aviation Authority suspended their Operating Licence and AOC in December 2006 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006).However, re-launch for the 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007) summer season may be planned[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Scotland#_note-0)
Source- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Scotland
Is SX-BLX still parked up at GLA ?
ric180880
12th Jan 2008, 01:05
I think its with Jet 2 now.
GSM SCOT
12th Jan 2008, 11:29
SX-BLX is still parked up in GLA.
It has had its two engines replaced last month as the original two were sold off by BAA to cover money owed by Air Scotland
I think its with Jet 2 now
Jet 2 do not operate any Airbus A320's.
CKT789
12th Jan 2008, 15:43
http://www.airframes.org/reg/sxblx
According to this website, the aircraft is to be the first one for Lusitania Airways.
Has said that since summer 07, so id be surprised if that was still the case.
ric180880
12th Jan 2008, 16:59
Sorry, i was getting confused with 757 SX-BLW that went to Jet2.
747loadie
14th Jan 2008, 17:59
A320-GLA. Rumour has it this acft is going to Turkey for a major check. As far as i can pick-up the engineers working on it wont sign it off for flight so it will need dispensation and probably go 'gear down' as unable to do retraction tests in GLA due to length of time on ground.:\