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19th Jun 2020, 18:40
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Posted By VHF4

OK they might not be re employing everyone but...

OK they might not be re employing everyone but they will need to employ the bulk of staff surely .
19th Jun 2020, 18:30
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Posted By VHF4

Fantastic news for the South West in particular i...

Fantastic news for the South West in particular i assume Exeter will be the main base , Let’s hope they can re employ everyone ASAP , Doesn’t say when they might start reemploying, hopefully soon
7th Mar 2020, 11:05
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Posted By VHF4

Hear Airtanker 330 leased aircraft reducing to...

Hear Airtanker 330 leased aircraft reducing to two aircraft this summer due falling demand .
2nd Mar 2020, 07:31
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Doubtless he will use this current panic and ...

Doubtless he will use this current panic and cost of fighting this threat to mankind as a reason not to abolish Pax duty
23rd Feb 2020, 11:08
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Posted By VHF4

I think the problem is the new team at the...

I think the problem is the new team at the treasury are taking a far more hard nosed view than did their predecessors who appeared to jump in feet first without much analysis of flybes long term...
23rd Feb 2020, 10:24
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Posted By VHF4

As you say it may well appeared to have been a...

As you say it may well appeared to have been a good move at the time but with the benefit of 20/20hindsight i think the owners have realised they have made a very big miscalculation and need to cut...
23rd Feb 2020, 10:07
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Posted By VHF4

https://www.aeroinside.com/incidents/airline/flybe...

https://www.aeroinside.com/incidents/airline/flybe

Looking at this it would Appear that engine failures are almost as common as landing gear failures...
Good job they employ some top-class...
23rd Feb 2020, 06:26
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Posted By VHF4

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sas-flights/sas...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sas-flights/sas-says-to-stop-using-dash-8-q400-after-accidents-idUSN2843603820071028
22nd Feb 2020, 20:24
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Posted By VHF4

The fate of the company lies with the owners...

The fate of the company lies with the owners ,they have more than enough cash to support the business, it’s not the treasuries role to support companies that have more than enough resources to fund ...
22nd Feb 2020, 17:30
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Posted By VHF4

Ive no doubt he does wants a much publicity as he...

Ive no doubt he does wants a much publicity as he can get over this matter ,
However that doesn’t change the fact he is dead right about the fact a company with backers as wealthy as flybe’s should...
22nd Feb 2020, 15:28
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Posted By VHF4

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/182542...

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/18254269.michael-oleary-lambasts-government-flybe-rescue/


He has got a point ...
22nd Feb 2020, 12:45
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Posted By VHF4

Can’t blame them , Hear easyjet are actively...

Can’t blame them , Hear easyjet are actively recruiting flybe staff at a number of bases
21st Feb 2020, 18:07
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Posted By VHF4

Talking As Capt mainwaring might say , I think you...

As Capt mainwaring might say ,

I think you are in the realms of fantasy here Jones ....
20th Feb 2020, 17:04
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Posted By VHF4

I would fly on a 737 anytime with no worries...

I would fly on a 737 anytime with no worries whatsoever . Great aircraft , almost as good as the fantastic 757
20th Feb 2020, 16:49
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Posted By VHF4

Commuted from Manchester to Exeter for three...

Commuted from Manchester to Exeter for three years using flybe in that time suffered numerous tech delays , a engine failure on take off Flap failure once , hydraulic failure more than once , I’ve...
20th Feb 2020, 16:44
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Posted By VHF4

Commuted from Manchester to Exeter for three...

Commuted from Manchester to Exeter for three years using flybe in that time suffered numerous tech delays , a engine failure on take off Flap failure once , hydraulic failure more than once , I’ve...
20th Feb 2020, 16:28
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Posted By VHF4

Doubtless if the likes of easy were operating...

Doubtless if the likes of easy were operating these routes pax figures would increase as many people simply won’t fly on the turkey props such is their reputation , Start using decent aircraft such...
20th Feb 2020, 15:05
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Posted By VHF4

Bankruptcy protection is exactly what Flybe are...

Bankruptcy protection is exactly what Flybe are angling for in the form of tax payers handouts and tax breaks to protect a company who should have turned turtle yonks ago
20th Feb 2020, 14:49
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Posted By VHF4

Sadly the landing gear on the Q is anything but...

Sadly the landing gear on the Q is anything but tank like and is of a very poor design which has resulted in far more than it’s fair share of failures. ....
20th Feb 2020, 14:15
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Posted By VHF4

There great if you want a 1940,s flying...

There great if you want a 1940,s flying experience complete with the unreliability , the noise, the vibration and the excitement of not quite knowing if the landing gear is going to collapse upon...
20th Feb 2020, 13:34
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Posted By VHF4

Great for the punters , flying on a nice airbus...

Great for the punters , flying on a nice airbus instead of one of those dreadful turkey props....
20th Feb 2020, 07:55
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Posted By VHF4

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northe...

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/easyjet-could-take-over-flybe-routes-if-rescue-deal-bid-fails-38972292.html
19th Feb 2020, 17:22
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Posted By VHF4

Im sure staff such as crew and engineers would...

Im sure staff such as crew and engineers would find alternative work fairly easily , However a lot of the “back room” staff based around Exeter might find things a little more difficult .
19th Feb 2020, 12:49
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Posted By VHF4

Word is the new treasury team are a little less...

Word is the new treasury team are a little less enthusiastic than their predecessors were about the wisdom of baling a company out when the company has ample funds to bale itself out......
Fair...
19th Feb 2020, 09:36
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Posted By VHF4

Maybe Flybe failing would suit them more than a...

Maybe Flybe failing would suit them more than a tax reduction .....

However to be honest flybe’s future lies with owners they have the means to ensure it carries on , If it does go under it’s...
19th Feb 2020, 08:38
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Posted By VHF4

Makes one wonder what pressure the likes BA ,...

Makes one wonder what pressure the likes BA , Ryanair, Easyjet have been exerting in the background over the rescue plan.
18th Feb 2020, 21:08
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Posted By VHF4

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/358687/flyb...

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/358687/flybe-doubts-over-rescue-deal-as-new-chancellor-opposes-apd-cut
18th Feb 2020, 14:41
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Posted By VHF4

The 500 M figure was being bandied about head...

The 500 M figure was being bandied about head office as the figure being pushed for , so i don’t think it was a figure plucked out of the air with no substance whatsoever .
18th Feb 2020, 12:37
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Posted By VHF4

I’d say it’s pretty likely that it is true...

I’d say it’s pretty likely that it is true .....However whenever facts are scarce the vacuum is often filled with speculation, Human nature .
18th Feb 2020, 12:15
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Posted By VHF4

Hardly think someone posting a link from a...

Hardly think someone posting a link from a leading broadsheet is spreading uninformed speculation.... the telegraph article could very well be true, which might not suit you but there it is......
18th Feb 2020, 11:34
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Posted By VHF4

z Good point , I can state fairly...

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Good point , I can state fairly confidently there are no such plans in place....Which is concerning .
18th Feb 2020, 07:21
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Posted By VHF4

I suppose if all else fails and taxpayers cash...

I suppose if all else fails and taxpayers cash cannot be milked the billionaire owners could always stump up the cash themselves ..Not ideal for them im sure, but when yer boots let in water ...
17th Feb 2020, 21:05
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Posted By VHF4

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/02/17/mi...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/02/17/ministers-could-backtrack-crucial-flybe-tax-cut/
15th Feb 2020, 14:20
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Posted By VHF4

Wonder what the reason is the very wealthy owners...

Wonder what the reason is the very wealthy owners have given to HMG explaining why they seem so reluctant to invest in their own cash in their future ?
13th Feb 2020, 12:10
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Posted By VHF4

Leadsom and Javid were both very pro Flybe , DC...

Leadsom and Javid were both very pro Flybe , DC less so....
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