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Will SilverJet rise from the ashes? I would have a serious punt at no.
Would someone invest megabucks in a re-launch of the product? No.
Negativity over:
Can the quality of staff and service levels be utilised? Yes
Can the luxurious aircraft be utilised? Yes
Can the staff deliver the same loyalty to another brand? Up to them to decide
Ready made PrivatAir to be bought out and assets used on a profit making contract to a bigger player with economies of scale
Time will tell, but good luck to you all at SIL, hope it works out for you all.
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Would someone invest megabucks in a re-launch of the product? No.
Negativity over:
Can the quality of staff and service levels be utilised? Yes
Can the luxurious aircraft be utilised? Yes
Can the staff deliver the same loyalty to another brand? Up to them to decide
Ready made PrivatAir to be bought out and assets used on a profit making contract to a bigger player with economies of scale
Time will tell, but good luck to you all at SIL, hope it works out for you all.
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a rescue package has been announced, crew will be paid on weds, the investor will relaunch the current product.
i would strongly advise all crew to get what they can and get out.
best of luck
i would strongly advise all crew to get what they can and get out.
best of luck
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Do you think they can stump up the money to have the funds available for 6 months of operating costs that the CAA will require the company to have? anyone got any idea how much that will run to? cant see it happening got to be in the region of 50 -70 mill at a guess minimum.
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To our dear customers,
On the 30 May 2008, we were required to suspend flights until further notice due to the failure of one of our investors to provide committed funds. We are truly sorry for the disruption this has caused. If you have a booking with us and need to cancel it, you are advised to contact your credit card company or travel agent directly for information on obtaining refunds*.
We are working actively with a new investor who has signed a principal agreement to inject new funds so we can recommence operations. If we are able to achieve this, we will make an announcement as soon as possible and we hope to be able to bring you our very 'sivilised' flying experience very soon. More information.
Thank you for your support - it has meant everything.
Yours sincerely,
On the 30 May 2008, we were required to suspend flights until further notice due to the failure of one of our investors to provide committed funds. We are truly sorry for the disruption this has caused. If you have a booking with us and need to cancel it, you are advised to contact your credit card company or travel agent directly for information on obtaining refunds*.
We are working actively with a new investor who has signed a principal agreement to inject new funds so we can recommence operations. If we are able to achieve this, we will make an announcement as soon as possible and we hope to be able to bring you our very 'sivilised' flying experience very soon. More information.
Thank you for your support - it has meant everything.
Yours sincerely,
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All 300 workers at collapsed business-class airline Silverjet were laid off after a rescue deal fell through.
Swiss investor Kingplace had provisionally agreed to take over the Luton Airport-based carrier after it fell into administration a fortnight ago.
But administrator Begbies Traynor said that, due to "unusually complex negotiations" with third parties, Kingplace was "no longer in a position to acquire Silverjet as a going concern
http://ukpress.google.com/article/AL...2eTIZxuKN7WjDg
Swiss investor Kingplace had provisionally agreed to take over the Luton Airport-based carrier after it fell into administration a fortnight ago.
But administrator Begbies Traynor said that, due to "unusually complex negotiations" with third parties, Kingplace was "no longer in a position to acquire Silverjet as a going concern
http://ukpress.google.com/article/AL...2eTIZxuKN7WjDg
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Firstly - I send my thoughts to all those who now face redundancy - It is a horrid set of circumstances and I hope you will all find jobs quickly.
Secondly - to all those who were so rude to the Silverjet crew who had hopes of the airline rekindling its "Silverized" Experience .... I personally am not Silverjet crew, but I have an awful lot of respect for all those crew who were dedicated to there airline till the end. Please do not judge the crew for there loyality as that loyality is exactly what an airline is looking for in there employees, which should make them finding new positions easier as they have good hearts!
Again, to all the Silverjet crew, good luck with your future careers!
Secondly - to all those who were so rude to the Silverjet crew who had hopes of the airline rekindling its "Silverized" Experience .... I personally am not Silverjet crew, but I have an awful lot of respect for all those crew who were dedicated to there airline till the end. Please do not judge the crew for there loyality as that loyality is exactly what an airline is looking for in there employees, which should make them finding new positions easier as they have good hearts!
Again, to all the Silverjet crew, good luck with your future careers!
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DivingDiva,
I dont think anyone has been intentionally "rude" to any ex-Silverjet employees. Realistic I think but not rude. Anyone that keeps up to date with the current trends etc. etc. etc. within the aviation industry could have predicted the foregone conclusion. Anyway, water under the bridge. Alas Silverjet is no more so perhaps it really is time to let it go.
I dont think anyone has been intentionally "rude" to any ex-Silverjet employees. Realistic I think but not rude. Anyone that keeps up to date with the current trends etc. etc. etc. within the aviation industry could have predicted the foregone conclusion. Anyway, water under the bridge. Alas Silverjet is no more so perhaps it really is time to let it go.
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Has a number of good factors now that at last the employees can move on. Hard I know by reading some of the posts on pprune with people clutching at straws to their future`s. It was unfair that they kept you hanging on, but you can now claim benefit, and move on to pastures new. Soon as the rumours and then the following shares supended shares the game was up. The name was mud and lets be honest, how many of your passengers were regulars, not jouros, Touchdown, or the birthday specials, hen/stag do, wedding aniversary etc? I`ve just come back from Holiday myself. Charter carrier and tell you dump a glass of free sparkling wine and give the kids a colouring book... your seen the best too, now with an improvement on that to silverjet product thats who you were pleasing..
Good luck with new jobs
Good luck with new jobs
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Does anyone have any news on what this new newsletter is? Sounds interesting to me...
Surely it's got to be a better time for an airline such as this - with companies looking to cut costs and save money by not flying business / first, but still treat their number 1's with style this could be the top alternative about this time? And yes I am aware we are in the crunch at the moment, but things can only get better from here I guess?
Don't get me wrong, I don't think Silverjet is an amazing business model in the slightest; more of a trying to keep everyone happy at the cost of themselves, and a lot of things such as these need to give.
I think if the right investor was behind it for the long term (with no false promises this time!) it might be a good looker.
Thoughts?
Surely it's got to be a better time for an airline such as this - with companies looking to cut costs and save money by not flying business / first, but still treat their number 1's with style this could be the top alternative about this time? And yes I am aware we are in the crunch at the moment, but things can only get better from here I guess?
Don't get me wrong, I don't think Silverjet is an amazing business model in the slightest; more of a trying to keep everyone happy at the cost of themselves, and a lot of things such as these need to give.
I think if the right investor was behind it for the long term (with no false promises this time!) it might be a good looker.
Thoughts?
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The details of the newsletter are that it was an edition from last june sent out in error. It also included details of Emirates upcoming introduction of the A380 which has long since happened.
Personally I cant think of a worse time to start a business class carrier.
Personally I cant think of a worse time to start a business class carrier.
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I think its a perfect time to set up a business carrier now. Fuel prices are low......no competition now in this sector.......loads of crew looking for jobs......and aircraft going cheap. No reason why this wouldnt work in this current economic state. Business pax still have to travel no matter what, so no shortage of pax either
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Biz pax are flying, but selectively
The Washington and Dubai routes were very popular, excellent service, and more importantly great pricing.
The Dubai and Luton Terminal facilites cut the cra% ( mostly). Dubai was getting busy, and over full at times. Luton appeared to be OK. Never did Washington my self so no comment.
Pax could get in and out of DXB airport very very easily, and in comfort.
I feel that Silverjet could rise again, NOW, and serve these two destinations well.
I was involved in a business only service that failed to launch due to 9/11, so have great faith in he model, plus great faith in the new timing.
windy
The Dubai and Luton Terminal facilites cut the cra% ( mostly). Dubai was getting busy, and over full at times. Luton appeared to be OK. Never did Washington my self so no comment.
Pax could get in and out of DXB airport very very easily, and in comfort.
I feel that Silverjet could rise again, NOW, and serve these two destinations well.
I was involved in a business only service that failed to launch due to 9/11, so have great faith in he model, plus great faith in the new timing.
windy
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I feel that Silverjet could rise again, NOW, and serve these two destinations well.
