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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2009, 21:47
Replies: 61
Views: 17,305
Posted By tonyryan

It really is the perfect storm for airlines like...

It really is the perfect storm for airlines like Ryanair which have committed themselves to large aircraft orders and never considered what would happen if things were to stagnate. Reducing the...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2008, 01:44
Replies: 87
Views: 24,717
Posted By tonyryan

And tell me Obie, If you were doing 900 hrs...

And tell me Obie,

If you were doing 900 hrs a years; year on year, allowing for being off for a while, how many hours would you have by now?

The reality is that, at the worst, you never worked...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2008, 22:44
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,302,613
Posted By tonyryan

.......... And offering E535 million for a...

..........

And offering E535 million for a company with over E800m in cash reserves seems like a desparate attempt to get cash.

Seems like the banks are leaning on someone...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2008, 21:21
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,302,613
Posted By tonyryan

I wonder what the Ryanair shareholders think of...

I wonder what the Ryanair shareholders think of this?

The whole exercise must have cost hundreds of thousands - possibly in excess of a million, for an offer that is not valid due to several...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 14:24
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

Racedo, compare like with like: EI average...

Racedo,
compare like with like:

EI average leg lenght is a lot longer than FR's - compare RSKs and RTKs to get a more accurate picture.

Your employment figures for FR highlight the fact that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 13:43
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

The MOL /FR bid would not be beneficial for EI -...

The MOL /FR bid would not be beneficial for EI - it would lead to asset stripping and elimination of the competition.

There is no doubt that EI would benefit from a merger/takeover at some...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 13:26
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

Got it in one Bearcat.

Got it in one Bearcat.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 13:18
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

PPRNkof, you must listen to and watch too much...

PPRNkof,
you must listen to and watch too much RTE. Get a few facts. Try the Aer Lingus website for the last set of accounts. It is a cash rich company.

As for strike - what strike? SIPTU and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 13:12
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

Currently over 20 aircraft grounded, with over 40...

Currently over 20 aircraft grounded, with over 40 new deliveries due before next July (Down as far as Boeing c/n 37539). All being purchased. NO lease opt outs.

Cash reserves well below your...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2008, 12:34
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,712
Posted By tonyryan

Why would O'Leary make a pitch for EI at this...

Why would O'Leary make a pitch for EI at this stage?

Consider for a moment the Ryanair financial position. With a valuation of 3.5bn, and a debt of 1.8bn, they are suffering heavily from the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2008, 23:34
Replies: 73
Views: 32,337
Posted By tonyryan

Ah Chucks, You descibe the place so well -...

Ah Chucks,

You descibe the place so well - brings me back years.

I remember climbing out of Enugu late one night, heading back to Lagos. Ahead of us, coming over the ridge towards us we see...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Nov 2008, 15:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By tonyryan

Is "dash" still a requirement in...

Is "dash" still a requirement in Nigeria?
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2002, 22:54
Replies: 224
Views: 49,528
Posted By tonyryan

Thank you all for your support. It is comforting...

Thank you all for your support. It is comforting to know such a large body of people that you have never met before, are out there sympathetic to your plight.

Facing into a strike is a nerve...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2002, 21:07
Replies: 224
Views: 49,528
Posted By tonyryan

CX went Union busting LAN Chili went union...

CX went Union busting
LAN Chili went union busting
Willie Wanka has gone union busting in Ei


Spot the common thread?


OneWorld
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2001, 14:15
Replies: 59
Views: 4,219
Posted By tonyryan

Post Diesel8, taking your time? - Don't forget that...

Diesel8,
taking your time? - Don't forget that they were internal US flights that were hikacked. In the US you treat Domestic and International travel in totally different fashions. International...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2001, 01:49
Replies: 59
Views: 4,219
Posted By tonyryan

Post Trintech, and as for non-US based corporate...

Trintech,

and as for non-US based corporate a/c - still not permitted into the US. Protectionism at its hightest
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Sep 2001, 05:00
Replies: 59
Views: 4,219
Posted By tonyryan

Post Budgie, get a life. Clinton warned the FAA...

Budgie,
get a life.

Clinton warned the FAA about domestic security levels and the airlines bucked. We're happy to accept the consequenses, they said. We will be responsible for our own security!...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2001, 16:02
Replies: 48
Views: 3,223
Posted By tonyryan

Post Heathrow security at the control posts are the...

Heathrow security at the control posts are the most arrogant and ignorant assh0les ever to crawl the planet. I've seen bus drivers mechanics and refuellers lightly frisked and then allowed drive a...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2001, 14:49
Replies: 59
Views: 4,219
Posted By tonyryan

Post Ironic - the very same airlines that were...

Ironic - the very same airlines that were involved in the security breach were the first to bet let operate back to US airspace while other (non US)airlines were not.

I don't think it is trade...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Sep 2001, 14:38
Replies: 22
Views: 806
Posted By tonyryan

Post Wino, previous hijacks in the seventies were...

Wino,

previous hijacks in the seventies were responded to by locking the cockpit door. Then terrorists then just kept putting bullets through the heads of cabin crew until the door was opened. Ask...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2001, 14:38
Replies: 19
Views: 645
Posted By tonyryan

Post Wino, previous hijacks in the seventies were...

Wino,

previous hijacks in the seventies were responded to by locking the cockpit door. Then terrorists then just kept putting bullets through the heads of cabin crew until the door was opened. Ask...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2001, 12:13
Replies: 67
Views: 6,803
Posted By tonyryan

Post Typical knee jerk reaction by the sort of jerks...

Typical knee jerk reaction by the sort of jerks that coulld not tolerate proper security on their domestic flights. They always thought that the enemy would attack from outside.

So, as a crew...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2001, 03:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By tonyryan

Post And yet, at the same time, the head of IFALPA, a...

And yet, at the same time, the head of IFALPA, a local employee, is busy trying to sell his employer a fantastic deal that could see him retire and come back the very next day to do the same job at a...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Aug 2001, 23:05
Replies: 40
Views: 3,352
Posted By tonyryan

Post Notso Fantastic your pen name is most apt. ...

Notso Fantastic
your pen name is most apt.

There are hundreds of US pilots in Europe flying US registered a/c with EU countries.

The US authorities will not allow EU pilots to fly EU...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Aug 2001, 03:32
Replies: 42
Views: 3,771
Posted By tonyryan

Post Lavdumper, don't attack the guys at the front...

Lavdumper,
don't attack the guys at the front end that are just trying to earn a days pay. We all have to endure sitting directly under incontenent assholes.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2001, 02:37
Replies: 40
Views: 4,167
Posted By tonyryan

Post Dear lizard drinking As you rightly pointed...

Dear lizard drinking

As you rightly pointed out, the reason for your strike was to:

"... get the agreement to get rid of the foreign pilots..." (Quoting from your post).

Yes you have a...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2001, 01:46
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By tonyryan

Post For those of you that stay in the Aer Lingus...

For those of you that stay in the Aer Lingus owned (ex?) kip called the Copthorne at CDG, please realise that they have removed the handle to open the windows in most rooms. No fresh air,and more...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2001, 01:40
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By tonyryan

Post As one M Foley might go: Ha ha ha

As one M Foley might go:
Ha ha ha
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2001, 04:42
Replies: 65
Views: 5,795
Posted By tonyryan

Post One of the best things that happened to me in the...

One of the best things that happened to me in the last year is not to fly into MAN. I agree totally with all the previous comments about security staff at this hell-hole of an airport.

As there...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2001, 00:24
Replies: 133
Views: 10,841
Posted By tonyryan

Post CaptSensible, I think you picked up on the...

CaptSensible,

I think you picked up on the wrong end of my comment. The point was simple - In one out fit SIPTU tells management where to go - in the other mamangement tell IMPACT where to go.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2001, 21:09
Replies: 133
Views: 10,841
Posted By tonyryan

Unhappy Capt Senseless, Do you not for a moment...

Capt Senseless,

Do you not for a moment believe that Foleys departure from your beloved company was not orchestrated over trade union recognition issues?

Equally do you ot at least suspect that...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2001, 09:40
Replies: 133
Views: 10,841
Posted By tonyryan

Post It's amazing how different Ryanair and Aer Fungus...

It's amazing how different Ryanair and Aer Fungus are. In one airline one manager decides to destroy two employees.

In the other, two employees conspire to destroy one manager!
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2001, 09:29
Replies: 53
Views: 4,480
Posted By tonyryan

Post Progression through the ranks in a major airline...

Progression through the ranks in a major airline is based upon seniority because all pilots have achieved the same high standards and qualifications. Otherwise they would not make the grade. ...
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