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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2024, 15:08
Replies: 3,345
Views: 843,198
Posted By wanna

The high ground will always be an issue at the...

The high ground will always be an issue at the end of 20, until your sat on the threshold its hard to appreciate how large an obstacle it is.

Shame they didn't look at EDI - BOH with RYR for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2024, 11:01
Replies: 3,345
Views: 843,198
Posted By wanna

Could those routes sustain a large Easyjet...

Could those routes sustain a large Easyjet presence without the current carriers scaling back or even stopping the services? Southampton is close enough to London its a good overspill, but its also...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2023, 18:42
Replies: 115
Views: 55,414
Posted By wanna

Contact them for Feedback, as a industry we...

Contact them for Feedback, as a industry we revolve around critique and feedback so would be surprised if an airline like Easy wouldn't be able to provide it.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2022, 07:40
Replies: 190
Views: 120,196
Posted By wanna

As an Irish Airline, operating for an Irish...

As an Irish Airline, operating for an Irish Airline with bases in Ireland it makes sense to have a EASA AOC allowing them to operate freely throughout Europe. The problem was the UK - UK flying out...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2022, 19:45
Replies: 3,633
Views: 752,334
Posted By wanna

From the point of view of being an airline...

From the point of view of being an airline Captain... the above is not so accurate. Diverts come down to; Weather (forecast), Nav aids etc, but most importantly whether the company has a commercial...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Nov 2022, 18:54
Replies: 567
Views: 264,514
Posted By wanna

'New' in that they now have the slots themselves...

'New' in that they now have the slots themselves rather than using the COVID waiver slots from other airlines. Same for Flybe, they didn't actually have the slots in the way LM have... hence how they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2022, 12:11
Replies: 240
Views: 96,453
Posted By wanna

LM dropping NQY sends a clear message to the...

LM dropping NQY sends a clear message to the other regional airports it supports. For EXT and SOU dont forget that those are LM, GR and SI hubs where they work together. Kick one they all limp?
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Aug 2022, 12:56
Replies: 3,345
Views: 843,198
Posted By wanna

Flybe V1 went to war with LM and look how that...

Flybe V1 went to war with LM and look how that ended. Granted it was on LM home turf but SOU is arguably LMs (even if thats still fairly 'new'). They have put a lot of effort into establishing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Aug 2022, 06:16
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

Re the figures. If they aren't correct why were...

Re the figures. If they aren't correct why were they submitted and secondly if they're not correct where are the official figures? All seems a little odd.

Its easy to think certain routes are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2022, 13:45
Replies: 582
Views: 271,046
Posted By wanna

In the simplest terms when comparing the two...

In the simplest terms when comparing the two types, its easier to think of a V8 (the Dash) and a 1.2ltr 3 cylinder with a turbo (the ATR). The V8 is fast, the V8 can go higher etc etc but its always...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Aug 2022, 08:36
Replies: 582
Views: 271,046
Posted By wanna

Keep in mind who owns Emerald, a very well known...

Keep in mind who owns Emerald, a very well known and respected aviation professional, who also owns two large MROs, they're in a different league to Flybe and have a lot more weight behind them.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2022, 08:57
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

Emerald do seem to be putting a lot of effort...

Emerald do seem to be putting a lot of effort into establishing themselves, arguably a little more than Flybe. Emerald have the benefit of the backing of the Aer Lingus brand and booking systems, a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2022, 09:26
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

Its also not just as simple as saying we want to...

Its also not just as simple as saying we want to fly from A - B airport. The airports may offer some deals, the company may be happy to pay full rates on fees.. but is there a market for it? Over the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2022, 08:16
Replies: 126
Views: 37,468
Posted By wanna

T Father, You've probably got a good idea...

T Father,

You've probably got a good idea of the industry by now but ill add my opinion. If earning large sums of money is the driving force then its probably not the career for him, hes best...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th May 2022, 08:35
Replies: 1,858
Views: 877,511
Posted By wanna

The labour crisis is certainly European wide if...

The labour crisis is certainly European wide if not further and not just restricted to aviation but does seem to follow the footsteps of low paid and demanding work. The hospitality industry is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2022, 08:39
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

With the best will in the world at the moment due...

With the best will in the world at the moment due to staff shortages all over the U.K maintaining an on time schedule is somewhat of a miracle. Whilst they have 'their own' handling at BHX elsewhere...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2022, 07:56
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

Its very common for smaller airlines to contract...

Its very common for smaller airlines to contract out even their line MX let alone MRO work. The airline (AOC) would still have a CAM, Quality etc but the actual stamp is often contracted out to a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2022, 08:59
Replies: 361
Views: 173,483
Posted By wanna

The tail on the ATR doesn't get removed when...

The tail on the ATR doesn't get removed when painting. Significant scaffolding is needed though. Most likely there wasn't a slot to get painted at the various companies that worked for Eastern. There...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2022, 06:37
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

It will all come down to cost and availability....

It will all come down to cost and availability. This is probably an area where the clean slate idea rings true, go where you can get the best value MX. Medavia are well regarded and part owned by Air...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2022, 19:56
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

I did see that on Medavia Socials, good to see...

I did see that on Medavia Socials, good to see they're back maintaining the Dash after they ceased operating their own. If youve ever been to their facility in Malta its very impressive.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2022, 19:32
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

The problem with this thread seems to be a select...

The problem with this thread seems to be a select few going back to the same points... arguing over essentially ego / difference of opinion even when the conversation moves on. Lets face it theres...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2022, 19:13
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

I think most forums / threads have a point of...

I think most forums / threads have a point of discussing the product the company is offering and the cabin is certainly part of the product. An area that's surprising and works in their favour is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2022, 13:03
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

The reality is it all comes down to cost, they...

The reality is it all comes down to cost, they had rated crews, manuals etc all derived around the Dash and its probably no shock that the leasing companies will have bitten there arms off to place...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2022, 07:47
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

I thought it was fairly common knowledge amongst...

I thought it was fairly common knowledge amongst the Exeter circles the reason that certain batches of Dash 8s having such bad tech issues were down to the quality control in the manufacturing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2022, 20:06
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

Having seen the cabins its the SAME just...

Having seen the cabins its the SAME just refreshed. So the same style seats, the same drag carpet and limited attempt at mood lighting, although the purple is gone. Why they didn't invest in a modern...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2022, 07:58
Replies: 1,177
Views: 915,861
Posted By wanna

I had assumed from the rumours they would have...

I had assumed from the rumours they would have been offering something more. Same old cabin in the Dash, LMs ATR fleet is a much nicer place to be. No at seat power to set them out, nothing really to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 08:12
Replies: 64
Views: 29,690
Posted By wanna

Both Aurigny and Blue Islands seem to (from local...

Both Aurigny and Blue Islands seem to (from local media / social media posts) have issues with their new routes to/from Dublin from the channel islands. Apparently to do with Brexit issues /...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 08:11
Replies: 211
Views: 91,938
Posted By wanna

Both Aurigny and Blue Islands seem to (from local...

Both Aurigny and Blue Islands seem to (from local media / social media posts) have issues with their new routes to/from Dublin from the channel islands. Apparently to do with Brexit issues /...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2022, 08:08
Replies: 3,345
Views: 843,198
Posted By wanna

Flybe - Returning later in the year, the timings...

Flybe - Returning later in the year, the timings of the French leisure flights suggest an SOU based aircraft, I do wonder if we are awaiting an additional announcement from them, especially with the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2022, 07:58
Replies: 3,345
Views: 843,198
Posted By wanna

From looking at the Flybe rumours, i would make...

From looking at the Flybe rumours, i would make more sense BHD - MAN - SOU reverse than a base in SOU. All the social feeds you see is crew training for BHD and BHX only. I cant see them opening a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2022, 18:45
Replies: 1,479
Views: 562,021
Posted By wanna

Thing is though, whilst BALPA are many things to...

Thing is though, whilst BALPA are many things to many people... why would they tarnish their reputation so easily / quickly if it wasn't true? Surely they have seen the contract? Hence why they're...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2022, 08:20
Replies: 1,479
Views: 562,021
Posted By wanna

Its fair to say that regardless your view point...

Its fair to say that regardless your view point it fairly complicated and not simply its a new company v its not a new company.

The bigger picture is where does Flybe Mk2 really fit into the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2022, 09:59
Replies: 64
Views: 29,690
Posted By wanna

Sold to raise cash or sold because its an...

Sold to raise cash or sold because its an ancient, according to google just over 32 years old 42-320. Cant imagine that selling it (if theres a buyer) would generate much money and the scrap value...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2022, 10:00
Replies: 1,479
Views: 562,021
Posted By wanna

In Blue Islands defence most businesses in 2020...

In Blue Islands defence most businesses in 2020 received some form of support from governments around the world, airlines specifically had some fairly high profile loans. Maybe this has enabled them...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2022, 15:44
Replies: 1,479
Views: 562,021
Posted By wanna

If rumours are to be believed, thy could be...

If rumours are to be believed, thy could be finalising the sale to one of the companies approached late last year, such as Blue Islands. It could then explain why Blue Islands have ended their EXT -...
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