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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2020, 09:13
Replies: 1,292
Views: 990,569
Posted By DDDriver

"[Johan] Lundgren said that in the near future...

"[Johan] Lundgren said that in the near future EasyJet should not need more than the £3bn it has already raised."

So, in theory there's enough cash in the bank (as it were) to survive another 12...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2020, 07:45
Replies: 97
Views: 46,584
Posted By DDDriver

Surely “three times” must mean that engine #3...

Surely “three times” must mean that engine #3 failed as well? :}

/tabloid mode
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2020, 12:37
Replies: 181
Views: 91,421
Posted By DDDriver

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52470012 ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52470012

Definitely, definitely, end of October 2020.

Because things are stable, predictable, and reliable just at the moment.

Definitely...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2019, 21:04
Replies: 1,550
Views: 1,826,643
Posted By DDDriver

Possibly. Seems like a highly dynamic situation,...

Possibly. Seems like a highly dynamic situation, perhaps an airframe on the right side of the pond has become available to do this run? Divert to Shannon/Dublin, wait to be reassigned elsewhere.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2019, 08:43
Replies: 1,550
Views: 1,826,643
Posted By DDDriver

Not a good situation to be in, but it's not over...

Not a good situation to be in, but it's not over until it's over. Thoughts of course with employees and families.
I don't think there is much chance of, or indeed justification for, a government...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Aug 2019, 08:15
Replies: 43
Views: 30,730
Posted By DDDriver

BBC showing security staff inspecting passports...

BBC showing security staff inspecting passports and travel tickets outside the terminal today with a queuing system being implemented, so (in theory!) no protests in departures. Apparently a small...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2019, 17:00
Replies: 82
Views: 62,152
Posted By DDDriver

Exactly the issue. Decision makers try to reduce...

Exactly the issue. Decision makers try to reduce costs, and we know efficiencies are squeezed out of all of those examples you've given wherever possible. A saving on an IT system would be very...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2019, 09:52
Replies: 43
Views: 30,730
Posted By DDDriver

Seems like HKG is closed again. ...

Seems like HKG is closed again.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49330848




​​​​​​​Agreed.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Aug 2019, 15:29
Replies: 1
Views: 2,516
Posted By DDDriver

Lancaster

Out and about en-route to Blackpool Air Show, I suspect.

...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2019, 14:43
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,808,152
Posted By DDDriver

Agree. It’s a very similar colour scheme to...

Agree. It’s a very similar colour scheme to EZY...


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/720x420/445a5610_ac75_4d01_b85a_d7b05f2927b3_2521debf6d5768dc99008f286f68f635645efb16.png
Forum: Rumours & News
28th May 2019, 10:53
Replies: 24
Views: 32,218
Posted By DDDriver

Pictures look suitably dramatic, definitely makes...

Pictures look suitably dramatic, definitely makes your day "interesting". Well done to crew for managing the situation to a positive conclusion.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2019, 16:31
Replies: 137
Views: 72,880
Posted By DDDriver

I think one advantage of the LoCo quick...

I think one advantage of the LoCo quick turnaround model is a push for a more efficient safety briefing, which probably is easier to understand. I’ve seen EZ/FR crew tell pax to listen several times...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2019, 16:29
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

Oh absolutely. They’re especially poor with...

Oh absolutely. They’re especially poor with aviation-related reporting. They were quick enough yesterday to “confirm” all had survived...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2019, 15:38
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

BBC confirming (for what that’s worth) lightning...

BBC confirming (for what that’s worth) lightning strike.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48174169
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2019, 17:37
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

True enough. I think I'd always make sure they...

True enough. I think I'd always make sure they were within arm's reach though to grab and pocket them if at all possible. As I say above, fortunately never had to try it out in real life.

I don't...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2019, 17:25
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

Whenever I fly as pax I always keep wallet,...

Whenever I fly as pax I always keep wallet, phone, and passport in my pockets for this reason. Not that it would take so long, but it’s one less bit of hassle.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2019, 17:12
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

Some video angles show appliances and water jets....

Some video angles show appliances and water jets.

Still mixed reports re casualties. Would be very (pleasantly) surprised if everyone makes it out - the rear seems well alight as it lands and...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2019, 16:55
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

Fortunately I’ve never been in this situation. I...

Fortunately I’ve never been in this situation. I think it’s hard to judge people based on these events otherwise - very much operating on adrenaline and instincts, grabbing bag could be very much a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2019, 16:42
Replies: 482
Views: 1,022,975
Posted By DDDriver

BBC reporting all safe “according to Russian...

BBC reporting all safe “according to Russian Media”.

Fingers crossed. From videos, they’re lucky if so.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2018, 14:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By DDDriver

Thanks, sounds interesting! French isn’t an...

Thanks, sounds interesting!

French isn’t an issue, we’re almost fluent.

I’m told by our hosts that the visas are bought on arrival at the airport for c.€30

We shall see!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Dec 2018, 17:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By DDDriver

Ah, thanks for that. Will do!

Ah, thanks for that. Will do!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2018, 18:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By DDDriver

Thanks, that’s really interesting. Its a bit...

Thanks, that’s really interesting.
Its a bit of a working holiday, so good to have a bit of a preview. I have, I think, fairly reasonable expectations regarding toilets and facilities. I’ve been...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Dec 2018, 17:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By DDDriver

Antananarivo

Hi!

Planning a journey as pax to Madagascar. Wondering if anyone has any sneaky hints or things to look out for? Planning to fly to Ivato (TNR) from MAN with AF or Turkish.

Thanks!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2018, 05:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By DDDriver

This sounds likely. We’re about 6 months away...

This sounds likely. We’re about 6 months away from Brexit, so the timelines fit.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2018, 05:23
Replies: 2
Views: 3,495
Posted By DDDriver

I’m sure we’ve all thought about what we’d do...

I’m sure we’ve all thought about what we’d do from time to time. There’s lots of factors to consider, not least time and location, however I think some visceral self-preservation instinct would kick...
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