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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2024, 06:10
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

Yes we can be quite canny like you say, but...

Yes we can be quite canny like you say, but taking the Singapore example, I was looking at flights next year to Houston to join up with a cruise from Galveston. Most 1 stop flights I was looking at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2024, 16:46
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

I'm just gonna throw this out there as an outside...

I'm just gonna throw this out there as an outside observer of the world between 2019 and today. I dont profess to be an expert and have no insider knowledge of the comings and goings of the industry...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2024, 15:48
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

AV8 did indeed operate via Dublin both ways. I...

AV8 did indeed operate via Dublin both ways. I had a travel agent friend who was able to get a few of us tickets for just a tenner each return as part of a company incentive to promote the flights....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 08:26
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,045,178
Posted By sportzbar

Being reported on Japanese TV that the A350...

Being reported on Japanese TV that the A350 collided with a coast guard aircraft whilst landing....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2023, 04:47
Replies: 1,934
Views: 1,041,539
Posted By sportzbar

It would appear so as the Jet2 NEO layout seats...

It would appear so as the Jet2 NEO layout seats 232.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2023, 17:25
Replies: 4
Views: 9,883
Posted By sportzbar

Videos on Twitter showing the plane coming down...

Videos on Twitter showing the plane coming down and at the crash site. Also reporting it was Russian Air Defence that shot it down.... allegedly
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jul 2023, 19:23
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

And I had planned this flight to Las Vegas in...

And I had planned this flight to Las Vegas in Business Class to Las Vegas as a treat for my parents 70th birthday celebrations. Oh how glad am I that I didn't book it last year.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2023, 04:56
Replies: 350
Views: 124,565
Posted By sportzbar

Manchester's own fault? You do realise that the...

Manchester's own fault? You do realise that the base at Manchester is pretty much full now dont you? There isn't stand availability to expand more at the moment. The aircraft being allocated aren't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2023, 05:33
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

I'd say so. We all know there are problems with...

I'd say so. We all know there are problems with security at Manchester, particularly the bottleneck that is T1 and that is the advice given by the airline.

Sure it's frustrating when you do just...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2023, 02:48
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

Cam I just ask which airline you were travelling...

Cam I just ask which airline you were travelling with? I only ask as most airlines recommend arriving at the airport 2.5-3 hours before departure. From what you are saying (not sure how long it took...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2023, 07:55
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

You're not wrong. The route started in January...

You're not wrong. The route started in January 2004 with prices starting from £15 one way. I can't remember when it ended though.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2023, 06:26
Replies: 834
Views: 376,091
Posted By sportzbar

Very true. Was planned as 102 pilots and 380...

Very true. Was planned as 102 pilots and 380 cabin crew but how many actually were made redundant (and indeed how many were re-employed in the following 18 months), I don't have figures for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Feb 2023, 13:49
Replies: 1,934
Views: 1,041,539
Posted By sportzbar

I stand corrected and will inform the Jet2 cabin...

I stand corrected and will inform the Jet2 cabin crew member who told me that she really needs to pay more attention to internal memos.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Feb 2023, 07:05
Replies: 1,934
Views: 1,041,539
Posted By sportzbar

Nor sure they are having their own crew training...

Nor sure they are having their own crew training on it, but are having a couple of "extra" Jet2 cabin crew onboard for customer service purposes.

The aircraft will be crewed by World2fly cabin...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2022, 17:16
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

If only there was a like button on this site....

If only there was a like button on this site. Well done!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2022, 05:47
Replies: 1,934
Views: 1,041,539
Posted By sportzbar

Seatguru has one layout for the jet2 752 (I'm...

Seatguru has one layout for the jet2 752 (I'm sure they are all standard) with row 12 having 2x2 seating at the exit.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2021, 20:01
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

But the problem isn't the people being told to...

But the problem isn't the people being told to check-in two hours before . It's the people who are being advised (by their airline) to check in three hours before. It was the likes of passengers...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2021, 13:41
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

I wouldn't believe tweets put out by companies at...

I wouldn't believe tweets put out by companies at the moment. Personally Im more inclined to believe my family member working on the frontline dealing with this very issue who himself has just come...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2021, 06:35
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

From what I've heard on the ground a couple of...

From what I've heard on the ground a couple of things have actually happened.

The first being that the airport did know how many passengers they were expecting at the time but a large number of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2021, 10:30
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,243,984
Posted By sportzbar

I guess when you were told it wasn't confirmed...

I guess when you were told it wasn't confirmed then and at the time the flights were still going ahead. I only say this as a colleague booked the direct flights for June next year less than two weeks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Sep 2020, 05:36
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,919,354
Posted By sportzbar

It does throw the cat amongst the pigeons doesn't...

It does throw the cat amongst the pigeons doesn't it? I think it's a knee-jerk reaction to a few clusters that have happened (not including the Tui Cardiff flight). Now I'm not so sure if it will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Sep 2020, 06:01
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,919,354
Posted By sportzbar

I wouldn't worry about Greece just yet. The...

I wouldn't worry about Greece just yet. The figures for Greece are around 14-15 average for the past few weeks. Below is the daily figures for 31 August. Greece is actually down from a high of 14.9 3...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2020, 05:38
Replies: 1,220
Views: 660,807
Posted By sportzbar

Having used the train from Manchester with the...

Having used the train from Manchester with the above connections in London I'd have to say that connecting via the shuttle even with a four hour wait at Heathrow for me is much more convenient and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Aug 2020, 05:57
Replies: 934
Views: 709,397
Posted By sportzbar

Believe it or not, the venerable 142 Pacer is...

Believe it or not, the venerable 142 Pacer is still in service on a few select routes form Manchesters Piccadilly and Victoria stations. I drive them for a living and they are by far most drivers...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2020, 05:02
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,364,953
Posted By sportzbar

I think two seperate things have gotten confused...

I think two seperate things have gotten confused here. Firstly the touted DXB-EDI-NCL-DXB does go against CAA policy as outbound passengers (EDI)would mix with inbound passengers (NCL).

However in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2020, 05:01
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,364,953
Posted By sportzbar

I think two seperate things have gotten confused...

I think two seperate things have gotten confused here. Firstly the touted DXB-EDI-NCL-DXB does go against CAA policy as outbound passengers (EDI)would mix with inbound passengers (NCL).

However in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2020, 05:34
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,364,953
Posted By sportzbar

Jet2 are still sorting their flights out. My...

Jet2 are still sorting their flights out. My flight back from TFS in August has been changed, I don't know to what yet as they will be sending me details. It would appear my earlier flight has been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2020, 16:48
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,919,354
Posted By sportzbar

I think it has something to do with the fact that...

I think it has something to do with the fact that it's a package holiday you have booked. A quick look on the Jet2holidays shows that there are no holidays for sale to Malta at all until October at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2020, 05:46
Replies: 1,938
Views: 1,678,513
Posted By sportzbar

I believe the Ethiopian accident happened on 10th...

I believe the Ethiopian accident happened on 10th March 2019 with the grounding coming a few days later so it's been out there around 15 months...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th May 2020, 06:19
Replies: 605
Views: 552,457
Posted By sportzbar

I've also been looking at this and it does say on...

I've also been looking at this and it does say on the website that flights will open for booking 331 days before so around 11 months. I'm waiting for the MAN-LAX flights in May.

However......if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2020, 12:59
Replies: 560
Views: 462,864
Posted By sportzbar

It's been reported elsewhere that the 747s won't...

It's been reported elsewhere that the 747s won't fly again, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays are to merge into one company and there will be 3000+ cuts across the company in all areas.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2012, 20:23
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,735,344
Posted By sportzbar

Still waiting to hear?

Just a heads up for anyone who reapplied in July, I emailed HR because I hadn't heard anything since then apart from the standard 'Thank you for your application for the above position. We are...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Sep 2010, 07:54
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,735,344
Posted By sportzbar

@ flaming jupiter I saw some dates available...

@ flaming jupiter

I saw some dates available in October for Prestwick but managed to hold out until Swanwick became available on 24 November.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2010, 20:23
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,735,344
Posted By sportzbar

@ Flaming Jupiter Yeah was real shock!!!! I...

@ Flaming Jupiter

Yeah was real shock!!!! I think I ran around the room dancing for 5 mins and had to get someone to check!

Am still waiting for the personality test email and I did email HR...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2010, 16:54
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,735,344
Posted By sportzbar

So I sat Stage 2 at Swanwick yesterday and I've...

So I sat Stage 2 at Swanwick yesterday and I've got to say it was probably one of the most testing things I have ever done! Still I must have done ok as this afternoon I got an email inviting me to...
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