Stevobeevo

It's a badly kept secret that MAA plc are in intense negotiations with bmi baby for setting up at both BOH and MAN. :p

As far as I'm aware the BMI Baby negotiations are just that, negotiations. My reference is to another low cost carrier that is almost ready to sign on the dotted line and start up would be July if all goes well. However, Bournemouth has been in this position before and things fell through at the last minute, so we're not celebrating until confirmed.

Oh
Our Citiexpress thread has turned into a ryanair advert just when it was getting interesting!

Read the glossy handout "CitiNews Special" today (wonder how much that cost - colour too). It states that the strategic review of BACX will deliver annual savings of £20 million by 2004. Wait a minute - I thought they want a pay freeze for 5 years. And no money to pay jet crews displaced onto turboprops (SOU). And major upheaval for ABZ, CWL, BRS, SOU, BHD... So where is all this £20 million going by 2004 (2 years time)? Somebody is standing to get rich. And it isn't me. :confused:

I wonder.......could it be being used for the Performance Related Pay bonuses that will be handed out on attainment of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) .

See how brave you are everyone. Why not ask TDLF, Chief Pilots, Training Managers, Training Captains, Fleet Managers, General Managers how performance related pay affects THEM. Go on, you have nothing to lose but your chains, and your innocence - although of course you will need to filter and judge the reply; remember how NMs article about his pay was suddenly amended by himself after all the other management saw it!!!!

That said, the saving is just numbers. They are hoping the City will believe it all - personally, post-Enron, I don't think the City are that thick.:confused:

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Stevobeevo,

First of all apologies to NICKHEFF for sidetracking this topic but it is sort of relevant.

Stevo if you think Ryanair will show any loyalty to Bournemouth just because it operates out of there at the moment then I am afraid you live in a parallel universe. Airlines and especially Ryanair will take advantage of what ever opportunities present themselves.

I agree Ryanair wouldn't operate out of both airports being so close, thats common sense. But given that the 737-800 aircraft has no performance problems at Southampton which I beleive it doesn't ask yourself which airport has better links rail and road, modern terminal and a catchment area that would include the same area as Bournemouth.

With recent changes at Southampton they may well decide to have a look.

PS anyone know where I can do a 737 rating?

Can anyone give me FIRM info please on the Jersey base?

Southampton house prices
 

For anyone contemplating a move to SOU in the coming months, please take time to research house prices in this area BEFORE returning bid forms.

Typically, you can expect to pay approx. £250k for a basic 4 bed property - athough obviously prices can differ slightly area to area by about 10%. As always, for those of you with children, be wary of schools in cheaper areas as these are generally not as good as the higher priced towns etc. Excellent schools can be found in Romsey, Chandlers Ford and Winchester.

For those of you blessed with being single and childless, apartments in Sou city are £160k and upwards and 3 bed properties are marketed at about £200k +.

New Forest area is particularly expensive (but nice). As an example, we were sent details of a 3 bed cottage in Minstead selling at £250k.

Hope these pointers help you folks out there - GOOD LUCK!

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Regards Q.

all very micky mouse. will there still be a brs jer and if so which ac will operate it?