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just wanted to follow on from my original questions to give some feedback on my jet2 experience.
going out to Duss, fine, no problems at all, LBA was almost deserted so just went virtually straight through and onto the plane, flight left early and arrived early, crew were great.
returning from Duss, something went wrong with the aircraft we think when it was coming from leeds and possibly had to go back (we werent really given much info by Duss airport) then we were told the plane was coming a little later but to Koln-Bonn not Dusseldorf, so that meant everyone reclaiming baggage etc and getting a bus to Koln and re checking in/going through security etc, in the end we did get a flight from Koln to LBA, probably around 3 hours behind schedule. Again, the flight crew were great.
So, all in all a mixed experience, not a major massive delay in the scheme of things i guess, just a bit of a hassle, id be interested to know what actually happened to the original flight that was coming to dusseldorf if anyone knows as we werent really told much at the airports.
My only major complaint though is with LBA, we arrived back there around 1am i think and the place was just deserted, i had parked in the long stay car park and the busses which take you there had stopped running, i actually had to walk a lady who was on her own to her car as when she asked the security people about the buses they said "you'll have to walk it love, careful though, its very icy down that road" brilliant. so it meant a 15 minute walk through snow and ice down a deserted dark lane to get back to the car park, really not very safe at all and god knows how a disabled passenger would have coped.
cheers for all the original input on the thread people
going out to Duss, fine, no problems at all, LBA was almost deserted so just went virtually straight through and onto the plane, flight left early and arrived early, crew were great.
returning from Duss, something went wrong with the aircraft we think when it was coming from leeds and possibly had to go back (we werent really given much info by Duss airport) then we were told the plane was coming a little later but to Koln-Bonn not Dusseldorf, so that meant everyone reclaiming baggage etc and getting a bus to Koln and re checking in/going through security etc, in the end we did get a flight from Koln to LBA, probably around 3 hours behind schedule. Again, the flight crew were great.
So, all in all a mixed experience, not a major massive delay in the scheme of things i guess, just a bit of a hassle, id be interested to know what actually happened to the original flight that was coming to dusseldorf if anyone knows as we werent really told much at the airports.
My only major complaint though is with LBA, we arrived back there around 1am i think and the place was just deserted, i had parked in the long stay car park and the busses which take you there had stopped running, i actually had to walk a lady who was on her own to her car as when she asked the security people about the buses they said "you'll have to walk it love, careful though, its very icy down that road" brilliant. so it meant a 15 minute walk through snow and ice down a deserted dark lane to get back to the car park, really not very safe at all and god knows how a disabled passenger would have coped.
cheers for all the original input on the thread people
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Your aircraft developed VHF communication problems and had to return to LBA for replacement of a defective component. It departed again approximately 50 minutes later to Cologne. Glad you made it back eventually.
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I work at Jet2 and can HONESTLY say that the aircraft are flown and maintained by well trained professionals who take a great deal of pride in their work.
The aircraft may be older generation but unlike perhaps your average car get serviced and checked constantly. This means that while the basic structure of the aircraft is original all the "working bits" are replaced on a rolling schedule so while one part may be three years old another may be brand new that week. Its the same with all aircraft that are correctly maintained.
If it helps to put your mind at rest, my family ( wife, kids, grandparents, in laws ) regulary use Jet2 because I know that they will be in good hands whilst at 35000ft.
The aircraft may be older generation but unlike perhaps your average car get serviced and checked constantly. This means that while the basic structure of the aircraft is original all the "working bits" are replaced on a rolling schedule so while one part may be three years old another may be brand new that week. Its the same with all aircraft that are correctly maintained.
If it helps to put your mind at rest, my family ( wife, kids, grandparents, in laws ) regulary use Jet2 because I know that they will be in good hands whilst at 35000ft.
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Posted by jet1234
I have no reason whatsoever to doubt you.
I am sure you are correct.
This is the point that concerns me.
Despite everyone's best efforts and commitment, what are the chances of age related faults such as skin delamination or fatigue cracks or even faulty repairs by a previous operator, going undetected.
I raise this as a question rather than a definitive point given that any process involving human input is not infallible and particularly where commercial pressures may be involved.
Having expressed these concerns, I must acknowledge the fantastic safety record of the aviation industry particularly within the UK.
I work at Jet2 and can HONESTLY say that the aircraft are flown and maintained by well trained professionals who take a great deal of pride in their work.
The aircraft may be older generation but unlike perhaps your average car get serviced and checked constantly
This means that while the basic structure of the aircraft is original
Despite everyone's best efforts and commitment, what are the chances of age related faults such as skin delamination or fatigue cracks or even faulty repairs by a previous operator, going undetected.
I raise this as a question rather than a definitive point given that any process involving human input is not infallible and particularly where commercial pressures may be involved.
Having expressed these concerns, I must acknowledge the fantastic safety record of the aviation industry particularly within the UK.
