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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2023, 19:30
Replies: 4,123
Views: 316,748
Posted By bricquebec

Interesting. Which is too far north of which?

Interesting. Which is too far north of which?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2022, 08:18
Replies: 18
Views: 1,656
Posted By bricquebec

I travelled in 1961 Dublin - Idlewild (via...

I travelled in 1961 Dublin - Idlewild (via Shannon), returning Montreal - Dublin with, I think a stop at Gander but not Shannon. Aircraft liveries, crockery etc were Aer Lingus branded. However,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2022, 15:51
Replies: 49
Views: 5,673
Posted By bricquebec

I remember a Laker Skytrain doing a very low...

I remember a Laker Skytrain doing a very low flypast during the airshow - probably in the very early eighties
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2020, 14:36
Replies: 127
Views: 44,289
Posted By bricquebec

The Jersey-Caen route coincided with the States...

The Jersey-Caen route coincided with the States of Jersey opening a tourist office in the centre of Caen. Neither lasted long.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2020, 14:14
Replies: 127
Views: 44,289
Posted By bricquebec

At about that time, I booked the family to...

At about that time, I booked the family to Alderney. Shoreham was full, so booked from SOU. A month before travel, the Grand Hotel on Alderney burned down, so I left it for a couple of weeks and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2020, 10:10
Replies: 4,660
Views: 1,929,681
Posted By bricquebec

And the population of the Cuidad Real area...

And the population of the Cuidad Real area compared to the Barcelona Region? I don't know, but I also know that Cuidad Real is the first stop on the high speed rail link out of Madrid heading toward...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2020, 08:04
Replies: 4,660
Views: 1,929,681
Posted By bricquebec

In the absence of significant interchange traffic...

In the absence of significant interchange traffic it may also be a matter of catchment area. Many airports have a 360degree catchment area. Many coastal airports have a 270 degree market, whilst SEN...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2020, 09:31
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,997,698
Posted By bricquebec

Why should they? Better an unsecured creditor,...

Why should they? Better an unsecured creditor, than not at all. And, depending on the legal situation, which I am not qualified to comment upon, they may even enjoy some security as a result of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2019, 07:58
Replies: 23
Views: 11,756
Posted By bricquebec

I find Emirates business class good enough - my...

I find Emirates business class good enough - my only problem is in any seat other than an aisle, I have difficulty getting in and out particularly when the seats are in recline. As someone very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2018, 15:09
Replies: 489
Views: 268,495
Posted By bricquebec

We have discussed before ( several times) the...

We have discussed before ( several times) the total failure of Aurigny to promote such routes. Yet another one is killed off by their apathy.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2018, 09:10
Replies: 9
Views: 3,595
Posted By bricquebec

The States of Jersey opened a tourist office in...

The States of Jersey opened a tourist office in Downtown Metropolitan Caen, and the service opened to coincide with that and lasted just as long as the tourist office. That suggests to me that there...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2018, 12:35
Replies: 9
Views: 3,595
Posted By bricquebec

Jersey - Cherbourg - Southampton certainly ran...

Jersey - Cherbourg - Southampton certainly ran for one summer in the late nineties, and Guernsey (maybe Jersey) - St Brieuc was a route for several years in the 70's. During the reign of the Saab...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jan 2018, 11:47
Replies: 11
Views: 5,617
Posted By bricquebec

I remember an Aurigny coming off the runaway at...

I remember an Aurigny coming off the runaway at Bristol a few years ago. Initially blamed on pilot error, but subsequently attributed (iirc) to an unusual 'ridging' on the runway surface.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2017, 16:01
Replies: 61
Views: 10,120
Posted By bricquebec

My earliest flights to Alderney in the 1950s were...

My earliest flights to Alderney in the 1950s were in Rapides. I seem to remember my first crossing went from Exeter airport, but I could be mistaken. On the other hand, it could all be in my...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jul 2017, 20:05
Replies: 1,534
Views: 702,312
Posted By bricquebec

Looking at my log, it appears that I flew 48 Twin...

Looking at my log, it appears that I flew 48 Twin Otter flights with Aurigny over the years (amongst a total of over a thousand with them in total). From memory I never remember there having been any...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2017, 18:57
Replies: 1,534
Views: 702,312
Posted By bricquebec

The economics may also have had something to do...

The economics may also have had something to do with it, the Otters requiring two flight crew.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2017, 13:37
Replies: 29
Views: 9,114
Posted By bricquebec

So far as I remember, Alderney - Shoreham was...

So far as I remember, Alderney - Shoreham was operated by both Aurigny, and Metropolitan Airways at one time or another. The latter also flew to Exeter (notable for running out of fuel short of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2017, 18:21
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,203,922
Posted By bricquebec

I have heard of protestors blocking the runway,...

I have heard of protestors blocking the runway, but that's ridiculous . . .:O
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2017, 11:07
Replies: 104
Views: 29,675
Posted By bricquebec

Quote: Agreed about Comair, have got four sectors...

Quote: Agreed about Comair, have got four sectors with them next month. Whether a full meal or sarnies from Woolworths (not the UK one!) then it's always good. End quote.

Those from UK Woolworths...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Feb 2017, 09:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,372
Posted By bricquebec

Is it not one of the airports frequently used by...

Is it not one of the airports frequently used by manufacturers and others to test aircraft in low temperature conditions? No problem with the operational logistics but not so well geared up if the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2016, 09:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Posted By bricquebec

Thanks, Falcon666. I have been checking most days...

Thanks, Falcon666. I have been checking most days (but not today, yet).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2016, 09:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Posted By bricquebec

That was plan B, but it seems to cost to contact...

That was plan B, but it seems to cost to contact them, so I thought that there may be a friendly soul here who knew these things!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Aug 2016, 18:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Posted By bricquebec

Wizz - Booking in advance

Can anyone tell me when Wizz flights from Luton to Poznan in mid-April 2017 are likely to be on sale? I need to 'fix' a price asap to notify conference organisers.

Can't find any Wizz site that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jun 2016, 09:38
Replies: 659
Views: 331,963
Posted By bricquebec

Also what will the high value tourists eat, they...

Also what will the high value tourists eat, they will be paying some very high prices for an exclusive holiday and will expect decent quality fresh food -readily available from S Africa but has to be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Apr 2016, 08:37
Replies: 24
Views: 6,125
Posted By bricquebec

It was quite a significant and nightly experience...

It was quite a significant and nightly experience over Alderney, eventually, I believe, being credited with causing some damage to roofing.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Feb 2016, 08:54
Replies: 1,534
Views: 702,312
Posted By bricquebec

Perhaps they are looking to connect into the fast...

Perhaps they are looking to connect into the fast growing Wizz network - amongst other Luton airlines.
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Dec 2015, 08:37
Replies: 14
Views: 8,695
Posted By bricquebec

Mr Optimistic - I don't even want to think about...

Mr Optimistic - I don't even want to think about that one!

I could ask her why she keeps the boarding cards for every flight - even though the year is not printed on them. Monthly return trips for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Dec 2015, 09:15
Replies: 14
Views: 8,695
Posted By bricquebec

Concorde menus? For years my wife has said 'why...

Concorde menus? For years my wife has said 'why do you keep all this rubbish?'. Well, this thread is the answer.
In four BA trips and one Air France trip (all eastbound out of JFK) I never had...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Oct 2015, 09:27
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,070,272
Posted By bricquebec

Lublin

Thanks, Giles
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2015, 18:11
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,070,272
Posted By bricquebec

route load factors

Does anyone have any idea what sort of loads Wizzair are getting on their Lublin route?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2015, 11:46
Replies: 1,534
Views: 702,312
Posted By bricquebec

G-SAYE. Great. My favourite bay in the whole of...

G-SAYE. Great. My favourite bay in the whole of the islands.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2015, 08:31
Replies: 2,079
Views: 651,224
Posted By bricquebec

Do you know if the mill is a listed building? -...

Do you know if the mill is a listed building? - or is it full of asbestos? It is quite an iconic building. Knowing the inside of flower mills pretty well, a conversion would be difficult. (The last...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2014, 13:19
Replies: 1,534
Views: 702,312
Posted By bricquebec

I don't recall any SH360 ever being in Alderney,...

I don't recall any SH360 ever being in Alderney, but I have definitely seen a S330. I can't remember the operator, but I gave the charming cc a lift into town.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2014, 09:01
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,930
Posted By bricquebec

Manston - where?

Should this thread not be moved now to "Aviation History and Nostalgia"?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2014, 07:01
Replies: 29
Views: 5,521
Posted By bricquebec

Alderney, admittedly with the help of it's Norman...

Alderney, admittedly with the help of it's Norman brethren, conquered the British Isles in 1066. There have been a few changes since then, admittedly, but the Islands remain a benign and friendly...
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