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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2023, 08:56
Replies: 777
Views: 251,154
Posted By golf yankee one one

Increased % long haul flights, new runway

The increasing proportion of longhaul/widebody flights is entirely consistent with the ambition of (particularly) BA to serve more and more N American destinations at the expense of the rest of the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2023, 12:23
Replies: 825
Views: 385,573
Posted By golf yankee one one

EZY base - glass half full, or....

An EZY base is very good news, if it means unserved destinations are added.
But, if it largely involves substituting home based for away based aircraft, there could be a couple of not so great...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th May 2023, 17:49
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By golf yankee one one

Diversion to Tekirdag

A bizarre experience this morning, and a first for me. Approaching IST on TK371 at around 0530 we were advised by the captain that we would need to hold for around 15 mins because of traffic volume....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2023, 20:55
Replies: 825
Views: 385,573
Posted By golf yankee one one

Turkmenistan

The Turkmenistan Airlines story is puzzling. They have already started flying to STN (a 777 landed yesterday), yet the FCO website (usually authoritative) still states that
"At present, entry to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Mar 2023, 10:43
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By golf yankee one one

"Change in your flight plan"

Just received one of those emails with subject "Change in your flight plan"
Your heart sinks, and you instantly think - have they cancelled my flight?, can I only travel on a different day?, will I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2022, 18:11
Replies: 49
Views: 18,010
Posted By golf yankee one one

As SLF with no industry experience, this is very...

As SLF with no industry experience, this is very puzzling. OK, EI UK have only two planes, so uneconomic to have a spare. But, EI in total have quite a significant longhaul fleet, so surely one spare...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2022, 17:56
Replies: 3,914
Views: 1,255,363
Posted By golf yankee one one

A practical question, not a rant. I'm due to...

A practical question, not a rant.
I'm due to fly out of MAN in a few days time; is there any way I can tell, or predict, what the security queues may be like in T1 before I leave home that morning....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Oct 2021, 10:42
Replies: 825
Views: 385,573
Posted By golf yankee one one

Amsterdam flights

Am I the only one to feel slight trepidation about the developing EZY AMS services, already sometimes twice daily? How likely is it that we will never see a return of the pre-COVID KL frequency on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jun 2021, 20:45
Replies: 39
Views: 8,667
Posted By golf yankee one one

Agree with almost all the above; a couple of...

Agree with almost all the above; a couple of suggestions about booking which may make the flight less stressful.

Make your bookings yourself so you can consider all the options.

If it's a long...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Feb 2020, 16:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,129
Posted By golf yankee one one

Check out CabinMax

I've come a little late to this discussion, and my travel is largely for leisure.

I came across CabinMax a while ago - a UK company (based not far from Mr Mac, I think) which make luggage to the...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2019, 18:03
Replies: 864
Views: 1,088,212
Posted By golf yankee one one

.......you stroll out with your umbrella to help...

.......you stroll out with your umbrella to help rescue passengers from a plane crash.

(today's Ethiopian Q400 at Juba, picture from AV Herald)
...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2019, 18:14
Replies: 82
Views: 63,753
Posted By golf yankee one one

I think that the answer may depend on whether or...

I think that the answer may depend on whether or not you dip into PPRuNE.

If you don't... RESPECT. If you do....angry white men.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2019, 16:42
Replies: 920
Views: 2,318,824
Posted By golf yankee one one

Sounds plausible - and remember the Voyager

This scenario sounds to me the most plausible explanation for this tragedy. There is a possible similarity to the RAF Voyager incident over Turkey, which was recovered because that occurred at high...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2019, 19:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,518
Posted By golf yankee one one

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/dubai_iow_wedding_chamonix_kl_155_f6594334b2b1d7d563cd3991e285546ca742bbe6.jpg

In a children's park in Malacca, Malaysia c2006, not sure...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2019, 10:13
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

Ethiopian passenger figures

I was interested to read the Ethiopian numbers from Trav a la a few days ago. Whilst at first sight they don't look too great, this is initially a BRU and MAN service so hopefully it is viable and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2018, 13:32
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,096
Posted By golf yankee one one

I have a thought about the "masterplan" which I...

I have a thought about the "masterplan" which I would only ever share annonymously.

If HS2 and the Birmingham Interchange do happen as planned it is predicted that the journey time to London...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2018, 21:58
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

The implication from a number of recent posters...

The implication from a number of recent posters is that the judge condoned or let off lightly the car driver because of his (the judge's) opinion about drop off charges.
In fact the car driver was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Sep 2018, 16:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,600
Posted By golf yankee one one

There are two other considerations: I...

There are two other considerations:

I believe that STN - DXB is once daily by B777, LHR - DXB is five or six per day by A380.

Business class in the 380 is much more fun than in the 777.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2018, 13:16
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

Er, Addis Ababa always used to be in Africa!

Er, Addis Ababa always used to be in Africa!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2018, 13:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By golf yankee one one

But isn't China's approach preferable to that of...

But isn't China's approach preferable to that of pretty much any great power in history, which always involved ' young men dying'
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2018, 17:14
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,096
Posted By golf yankee one one

Thanks, HT The question I was raising was...

Thanks, HT

The question I was raising was whether the choice of diversion field was based purely on commercial considerations relating to that airlines operations with no "higher authority"...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2018, 09:47
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,096
Posted By golf yankee one one

I would question whether the diversion was...

I would question whether the diversion was "handled well"
The problem was apparantly first identified just north of Belfast, yet the diversion was to BHX. Disruption was caused to thousands of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2018, 18:49
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,096
Posted By golf yankee one one

Anyone know the reason for the brief visit of the...

Anyone know the reason for the brief visit of the Azeri A319?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2018, 09:04
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

Is all competition good competition?

I think the discussion between Nr Mac and Dobbo Dobbo is a very interesting and important one; I am with Mr Mac in thinking that some potential new routes or airlines might have an overall negative...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2018, 21:04
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

Still on TK/Istanbul

I have also used TK via Istanbul to a couple of lesser African/ Mid East destinations in recent years, and have no complaints.
I think the problem they have is that TK has expanded very rapidly,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Dec 2017, 21:47
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,374,494
Posted By golf yankee one one

You know who your friends are...

Would it be mischievous to suggest that EK are accepted as diverts because they have been so supportive to MAN over the years, whereas BA/IAG can scatter to the four winds because they are so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2017, 18:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,907
Posted By golf yankee one one

Two points concerning Kaliningrad. Despite...

Two points concerning Kaliningrad.

Despite extensive military installations it is potentially easier to enter this oblast than other parts of Russia. There is a 72 hour visa on arrival scheme for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2017, 19:36
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,017,426
Posted By golf yankee one one

MAN imperfect, but what's the alternative?

I think BTNH is closer to the truth than most.

MAN may not be an entirely pleasurable experience ( some terminals more than others), but if the alternative is to fly from LHR then it's no contest....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2017, 19:21
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,330
Posted By golf yankee one one

QR to Cardiff[/B] Great jubilation in Wales...

QR to Cardiff[/B]

Great jubilation in Wales with the announcement of QR flights in 2018, but possibly with a narrow bodied aircraft.

What could this mean for BHX? Narrow body for us some or all...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th May 2016, 17:32
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,330
Posted By golf yankee one one

PK791 coming in from CPH - is that usual?

PK791 coming in from CPH - is that usual?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2016, 21:30
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,017,426
Posted By golf yankee one one

Although it's difficult to think of African...

Although it's difficult to think of African destinations that might support direct flights from MAN, it is an area of growing importance, and what we need first are better one stop connections to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2016, 22:34
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,330
Posted By golf yankee one one

A380 "logistical nightmare"

And this isn't just a plain vanilla A380.
This is a 615 seat 2-class A380....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2016, 12:44
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,330
Posted By golf yankee one one

Trains again

Reports today of a possible new rail link to MAN from Chester/Shropshire.

That would obviously be welcome, but for Shropshire residents it will be another factor to consider when deciding whether...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2016, 12:42
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,017,426
Posted By golf yankee one one

trains again

Reports today of a possible new rail link to MAN from Chester/Shropshire.

That would obviously be welcome, but for Shropshire residents it will be another factor to consider when deciding whether...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2016, 19:19
Replies: 23
Views: 11,929
Posted By golf yankee one one

"the middle of nowhere"

I do think that for someone from Newcastle to describe Trabzon (Trebizond) as "the middle of nowhere" smacks rather of cultural imperialism.

Trabzon has been an important city for about 2500...
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