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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2017, 07:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,943
Posted By sparkymarky

For the mechanics of the industry, I found this...

For the mechanics of the industry, I found this quite accessible:

Straight and Level
http://amzn.eu/4J8ahoI

A couple of books covering the more human and social side of actually running an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2010, 12:23
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,922,420
Posted By sparkymarky

Is there any more info available about the...

Is there any more info available about the performance 'tweak' Embraer are planning?

Would be very interesting to see what the costs per mile are they can get for short-hops in a 170.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Sep 2007, 18:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By sparkymarky

Thanks for the feedback. I'll plan accordingly.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll plan accordingly.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2007, 22:28
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By sparkymarky

Question Newark Immigration/Customs Queues

I'm planning to be passing through Newark on a Continental flight arriving on a Tuesday around lunchtime.

How much time should I allow to make a connecting flight? The Continental website will...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2007, 22:19
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By sparkymarky

737-900? Didn't know one of them was on the way...

737-900? Didn't know one of them was on the way for Globespan.
When is it due? Is it the 900ER version?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2007, 21:38
Replies: 333
Views: 82,818
Posted By sparkymarky

Like some others on the thread, I'm a fan of what...

Like some others on the thread, I'm a fan of what Globespan are trying to achieve, and I genuinely wish them every success.

However it has to be said they have really shot themselves in the foot...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2007, 23:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,857
Posted By sparkymarky

Could be down to the weak dollar stimulating...

Could be down to the weak dollar stimulating tourist demand.

There's a good chance those flights will be full this year.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Sep 2006, 08:30
Replies: 265
Views: 53,270
Posted By sparkymarky

One place that Globespan do a lot of advertising...

One place that Globespan do a lot of advertising is the Metro free sheet.

Not very visible if you don't get the bus/train to work, but highly effective since the demographics of the reader base...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2006, 20:17
Replies: 265
Views: 53,270
Posted By sparkymarky

despegue Hi despegue, does that mean it will...

despegue

Hi despegue, does that mean it will be 737-800 every day, or will busier days get 757 or 767?

That seems to leave quite a bit of spare capacity for the new 767 and 757 to go to other...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2006, 17:57
Replies: 265
Views: 53,270
Posted By sparkymarky

smith Airport taxes are explained here: ...

smith

Airport taxes are explained here:

http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en/transport/travellingto/air/airport_taxes.aspx

The relevant quote being:

# the rate for economy flights to all...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th May 2006, 19:56
Replies: 333
Views: 82,617
Posted By sparkymarky

A work colleague had booked tickets for a...

A work colleague had booked tickets for a sizeable party heading over to Amsterdam.

The flights were canned, and a refund offered, but by then the alternatives had gone up in price.

Globespan...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th May 2006, 22:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,340
Posted By sparkymarky

I suspect the trick was probably that they...

I suspect the trick was probably that they actually bought a ticket on behalf of the guy.

Quite possible the system assumed that anyone making payment had to legitimately be the person to whom the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd May 2006, 19:11
Replies: 52
Views: 11,037
Posted By sparkymarky

This is a very nice plug-in for Google earth... ...

This is a very nice plug-in for Google earth...

http://www.fboweb.com/antest/ge/intro.aspx
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2006, 19:05
Replies: 333
Views: 82,617
Posted By sparkymarky

BLACK_BUSH ya big tease! At least drop us a...

BLACK_BUSH ya big tease!

At least drop us a few hints? West, East, or South? City or sun?

I'd love one of the destinations to be, ahem, worth a gamble?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Mar 2006, 19:17
Replies: 333
Views: 82,617
Posted By sparkymarky

Dragging it back on topic... Care to throw...

Dragging it back on topic...

Care to throw us a few hints on destinations Poca?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2006, 06:41
Replies: 30
Views: 5,311
Posted By sparkymarky

Attaboy Joe. the attitude that made Britain...

Attaboy Joe. the attitude that made Britain great.

EZY are long overdue for expansion in Scotland, and competition is always good for the paying customer. I hope these are the first of many new...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2006, 18:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,972
Posted By sparkymarky

How can he misuse something he doesn't yet have? ...

How can he misuse something he doesn't yet have?

If you actually read the article you will see he has done an excellent job so far.

The long haul plans are excellent, and I'd echo the plea for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Dec 2005, 20:23
Replies: 24
Views: 6,059
Posted By sparkymarky

Doubting Thomas :p

Doubting Thomas :p
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2005, 15:32
Replies: 24
Views: 6,059
Posted By sparkymarky

Reus - Prestwick is also showing on the route...

Reus - Prestwick is also showing on the route map.

Marseille on the other hand, is not even a current Ryanair destination. Perhaps that should be Montpellier?

Prestwick is certainly overdue a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2005, 11:40
Replies: 333
Views: 82,617
Posted By sparkymarky

No, you are thinking of Air Scotland. So far...

No, you are thinking of Air Scotland.

So far Globespan seem to be doing very well. Their short haul routes are popular, their service is said to be better than Easyjet, but the prices are similar,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2005, 12:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Posted By sparkymarky

This is a pretty decent list. ...

This is a pretty decent list.

http://www.flybudget.com/northamericavisit.html

You can then click through to each airline website to see their routemaps.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2005, 08:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By sparkymarky

Berlin, or another major German city, would be...

Berlin, or another major German city, would be much welcomed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2005, 19:01
Replies: 28
Views: 3,475
Posted By sparkymarky

Joe this is an ABZ thread.

Joe this is an ABZ thread.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2005, 16:21
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By sparkymarky

I flew on this service last summer. The pitch...

I flew on this service last summer. The pitch seemed ok to me.

You can pre-reserve seats if you call direct to the AA call centre. I'm pretty sure you can also do it through their website.

Try...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2005, 08:21
Replies: 42
Views: 5,178
Posted By sparkymarky

All bickering aside, surely the crucial point...

All bickering aside, surely the crucial point here is that we can now see in Scotland a growing pattern of direct flights to international destinations?

We have Continental providing GLA and EDI...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2005, 22:55
Replies: 54
Views: 10,655
Posted By sparkymarky

It's a shame they end at all. Would be nice...

It's a shame they end at all.

Would be nice to see them staying through the winter - even if on a 757.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2005, 19:37
Replies: 54
Views: 10,655
Posted By sparkymarky

Is there any news yet on the seasonal services...

Is there any news yet on the seasonal services such as AA to Chicago and US to Philadelphia restarting?

I know there were also many rumours of Boston?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2005, 09:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By sparkymarky

More Ryanair From Prestwick

Prestwick had better get the builders in if even half these routes happen.

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/business.cfm?id=69582005

It WOULD be great news.
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Dec 2004, 17:00
Replies: 49
Views: 14,425
Posted By sparkymarky

A while ago I had to do a couple of early morning...

A while ago I had to do a couple of early morning GLA-LHR BMI flights.

Twice as we taxied out for takeoff at Glasgow, I was treated to Ronan Keating singing 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2004, 12:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By sparkymarky

Try to sit on the left side for landing at...

Try to sit on the left side for landing at Chicago. Long straight approach over the lake with a lovely view of the city stretching along the shoreline.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2004, 16:59
Replies: 47
Views: 6,708
Posted By sparkymarky

The success of the summer services from Glasgow...

The success of the summer services from Glasgow to Philadelphia and Chicago has certainly indicated that Atlanta would be a profitable route.
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2004, 19:03
Replies: 42
Views: 7,723
Posted By sparkymarky

That made me laugh. Probably the most sexist...

That made me laugh. Probably the most sexist comment on the thread.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2004, 16:05
Replies: 48
Views: 11,460
Posted By sparkymarky

This statement is incorrect. There is an...

This statement is incorrect. There is an evaluation based on economic benefit.

Hence new Ryanair flights to/from Germany are given a grant, as it is expected many Germans will visit Scotland....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2004, 12:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By sparkymarky

They are adding three 738s to the five 733s.

They are adding three 738s to the five 733s.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2004, 16:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By sparkymarky

Good news indeed. Orly is a very useful new...

Good news indeed. Orly is a very useful new destination from Glasgow, as is Madrid from Edinburgh. Shame Madrid isn't daily or at least five weekly to make it more attractive to business.
...
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