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Search: Posts Made By: Downwind_Left
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2024, 16:43
Replies: 2,289
Views: 721,796
Posted By Downwind_Left

The one that’s been installed so far was in use...

The one that’s been installed so far was in use this morning, so it’s an odd statement to say that they will not be used in S24. That’s already not true.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2024, 13:50
Replies: 777
Views: 249,834
Posted By Downwind_Left

Not even close to being true. Iberia operate 10...

Not even close to being true. Iberia operate 10 flights a day from T5, essentially occupying the equivalent of a single gate full time.

Currently BA operate to the following from T3,

Accra
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2024, 15:01
Replies: 361
Views: 172,211
Posted By Downwind_Left

It’s the GTF PW engines on the E2, which is...

It’s the GTF PW engines on the E2, which is stretching the whole E175/190 and E2 fleets covering. KLM are also using several German Airways 190s. There are several aircraft out of service lacking...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2024, 22:06
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,247,417
Posted By Downwind_Left

The fact is airlines have assets. Aircraft. They...

The fact is airlines have assets. Aircraft. They choose where those very expensive assets will make the most money for their bottom line.

It isn’t that Aer Lingus for example want a new 321NX in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2024, 14:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By Downwind_Left

Don’t forget that BA also had a short haul...

Don’t forget that BA also had a short haul operation in T4 from the start too. BA AMS and CDG flights also operated from T4, presumably providing a balanced flow of passengers through the day, and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2023, 11:55
Replies: 1,287
Views: 423,479
Posted By Downwind_Left

I think it’s more likely to be capacity removed...

I think it’s more likely to be capacity removed from the SOU market as a reduction in routes/capacity for S24 there was made a few weeks back. I don’t think anyone expected LCY opening hours to be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2023, 09:45
Replies: 270
Views: 87,205
Posted By Downwind_Left

To be correct though in the same timeframe, the 6...

To be correct though in the same timeframe, the 6 E170s (G-LCYD-LCYI) were replaced one-for-one by 6 E190s (G-LCAC-LCAH) and then after COVID 4 leased 190s returned to lessor. Your post suggests a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2023, 13:54
Replies: 834
Views: 376,681
Posted By Downwind_Left

If this was BA65 on December 1st the actual...

If this was BA65 on December 1st the actual departure time was 1015, the airborne time was 1035, but airline schedules are based on gate to gate times as explained above. The flight landed at 2150,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2023, 12:03
Replies: 834
Views: 376,681
Posted By Downwind_Left

Because Dave was explaining that a flight that’s...

Because Dave was explaining that a flight that’s shown on FR24 as 20 minutes late probably left the gate ontime or early according to the schedule.

Just picking a random example, BA219 LHR-DEN...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2023, 13:02
Replies: 834
Views: 376,681
Posted By Downwind_Left

I think its fairly standard now, airlines don't...

I think its fairly standard now, airlines don't want all the good seats taken by the early-booking leisure travellers on cheaper tickets, leaving the dregs available to the high value business...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2023, 18:04
Replies: 1,968
Views: 1,057,653
Posted By Downwind_Left

On my last Jet2 flight from STN I was given a...

On my last Jet2 flight from STN I was given a paper boarding card when dropping my bag, despite having checked in online and having shown my mobile boarding card.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2023, 22:51
Replies: 834
Views: 376,681
Posted By Downwind_Left

BA/BA Cityflyer/BA Euroflyer are all treated as...

BA/BA Cityflyer/BA Euroflyer are all treated as one and the same as far as disruption or rebooking goes. If your flight on any of the carriers is disrupted, you will be automatically offered options...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Aug 2023, 21:17
Replies: 270
Views: 87,205
Posted By Downwind_Left

Presumably the flights were cancelled for safety...

Presumably the flights were cancelled for safety reasons due the frankly horrific weather in the Balearics today. Heavy thunderstorms, reports of severe turbulence and winds gusting up to 55kt in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2023, 19:10
Replies: 3,264
Views: 820,721
Posted By Downwind_Left

At least one, and presumably several, Southampton...

At least one, and presumably several, Southampton scheduled carriers will not be using the extension anytime soon.

The runway extension was “opened” by NOTAM with new runway declared distances,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2023, 11:04
Replies: 2,289
Views: 721,796
Posted By Downwind_Left

BA don’t have the right cost base, or...

BA don’t have the right cost base, or appropriately configured aircraft, to make such a flight work. However the success of Aer Lingus UK in MAN have proven the model to IAG, and if the group saw...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2023, 22:52
Replies: 1,968
Views: 1,057,653
Posted By Downwind_Left

Jet2 have a lot of older 737-800s, since 2006 the...

Jet2 have a lot of older 737-800s, since 2006 the SFP (Short Field Performance) package has been available. It improved the takeoff and landing performance of the type. TUI I believe have all their...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2023, 20:55
Replies: 1,715
Views: 589,904
Posted By Downwind_Left

That isn’t what’s happening though… Bamboo are...

That isn’t what’s happening though… Bamboo are dropping Ho Chi Minh City, but increasing Hanoi to twice weekly. So their frequency and capacity at Gatwick is unchanged. Probably more viable to serve...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2023, 12:39
Replies: 114
Views: 63,473
Posted By Downwind_Left

It’s quite simple, it’s a low(er) operational...

It’s quite simple, it’s a low(er) operational cost to the company, mainly due staff contract and working practices, the product on offer to the customers is identical.

Nobody has claimed LGW is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2022, 21:41
Replies: 49
Views: 17,971
Posted By Downwind_Left

A block of cancellations like that sounds more...

A block of cancellations like that sounds more like for aircraft maintenance, than for commercial reasons, EI UK only having 1 A330.

Makes sense to plan the maintenance at the weakest time for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2022, 18:26
Replies: 581
Views: 269,874
Posted By Downwind_Left

The rumour was closure of the Aer Lingus...

The rumour was closure of the Aer Lingus (Ireland) Belfast pilot base. No speculation about dropping the route.

Just a potential change of AOC.

Aer Lingus (UK) is a separate subsidiary, so...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2022, 12:11
Replies: 137
Views: 34,010
Posted By Downwind_Left

It’s a long term arrangement, of over 10 years...

It’s a long term arrangement, of over 10 years standing. A Google Image search for Queen Private Jet, brings up lots of photos of Her Majesty on a lot of Embraers operated by this company. Similarly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Sep 2022, 19:52
Replies: 190
Views: 119,863
Posted By Downwind_Left

Also don’t forget these are really IAG routes...

Also don’t forget these are really IAG routes from Belfast.

Currently operated by Emerald Airways, previously operated by Stobart Air, and after their demise jointly by Aer Lingus mainline and BA...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2022, 21:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,222
Posted By Downwind_Left

That is absolutely not the case, airlines do not...

That is absolutely not the case, airlines do not have 2 full crews for every flight, nor are they required to by regulation. There are lots of reasons why a crew will go out of hours way beyond the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2022, 10:47
Replies: 270
Views: 87,205
Posted By Downwind_Left

SR stands for Scope Restriction. They are limited...

SR stands for Scope Restriction. They are limited to 98 seats to comply with a now extinct scope clause.

The BACF 190SRs, are no better or worse on a short runway, than any other 190 that lands at...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Sep 2022, 19:21
Replies: 24
Views: 3,222
Posted By Downwind_Left

I think you have your answer there, the Captain...

I think you have your answer there, the Captain said the previous crew ran out of hours. But they will have run out of hours for the reason the airline said "delays from third parties, for ex air...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2022, 23:12
Replies: 33
Views: 8,351
Posted By Downwind_Left

Have to 100% agree with you on that one. The...

Have to 100% agree with you on that one. The RB211 sounds amazing, no matter what it’s attached to.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2022, 21:00
Replies: 1,177
Views: 914,942
Posted By Downwind_Left

But that’s often the argument about seat-mile...

But that’s often the argument about seat-mile costs. The larger aircraft usually has the cheaper cost, but that is only true if you assume a 100% load factor.

Extreme example;
The A380 versus the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2022, 15:17
Replies: 1,177
Views: 914,942
Posted By Downwind_Left

I believe the whole Aer Lingus BHD network is set...

I believe the whole Aer Lingus BHD network is set up as British Airways flights operated by Aer Lingus in terms of licensing. So the proportion of wet leasing on that basis is tiny as a proportion of...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2022, 13:43
Replies: 14
Views: 7,370
Posted By Downwind_Left

G-TTND operated BA815 on 11/8. It arrived 3 min...

G-TTND operated BA815 on 11/8. It arrived 3 min early.
Same aircraft departed on its next flight to FCO,9 min behind schedule, after a planned 50 min turnaround.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jul 2022, 22:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,561
Posted By Downwind_Left

Short answer. LHR has told all airlines, to stop...

Short answer. LHR has told all airlines, to stop selling tickets and cap capacity on LHR departures. So if you’re looking to “book” a flight it won’t let you. But it will let you book the inbound leg...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2022, 12:48
Replies: 270
Views: 87,205
Posted By Downwind_Left

That rule no longer applies.

That rule no longer applies.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2022, 12:56
Replies: 1,419
Views: 448,684
Posted By Downwind_Left

Which is why LCY already have permission, and...

Which is why LCY already have permission, and work began before COVID to more than double the size of the terminal. Currently on hold, but can restart as soon as they choose.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2022, 19:56
Replies: 834
Views: 376,681
Posted By Downwind_Left

But clearly completely inaccurate to say that all...

But clearly completely inaccurate to say that all BA short haul flights are cancelled between August and October.

The statement you are replying to is very much hearsay.

I see no realistic...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2022, 20:42
Replies: 270
Views: 87,205
Posted By Downwind_Left

Depends which version you're talking about. The...

Depends which version you're talking about. The RJ100 (and presumably BAE146-300) were banned in 2019 for noise reasons. Although the aircraft themselves were relatively quiet, their comparatively...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2022, 15:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,505
Posted By Downwind_Left

For UK airlines, needing an extension seatbelt is...

For UK airlines, needing an extension seatbelt is an automatic disqualification from being seated in an emergency exit row. So there are limits to how “big” a passenger seated here can be before they...
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