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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2012, 14:59
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,318,546
Posted By thegoaf

Talking It is about time that BAA realised that it is an...

It is about time that BAA realised that it is an unwanted, unloved and irrelevant outfit. IMHO the word customer is never mentioned in any sort of mangement meeting there. Monopoly exploitation is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2012, 11:52
Replies: 3,880
Views: 1,095,239
Posted By thegoaf

Angel Now that several used long haul aircraft are...

Now that several used long haul aircraft are becoming available at what are likely to be very good prices for the airline (A340-600's ex Virgin and others) can we expect an imminent announcement that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Mar 2006, 10:10
Replies: 12
Views: 1,225
Posted By thegoaf

This practice is not possible under ICAO treaties...

This practice is not possible under ICAO treaties because onlyone state at a time can accept safety responsibilities. However there was an exception made for Concorde when it was jointly opersted by...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2006, 18:51
Replies: 22
Views: 6,383
Posted By thegoaf

BA did operate 737's from TLV to LGW from 1993 to...

BA did operate 737's from TLV to LGW from 1993 to 1996. It is a sector of about 6 hours and could only be opertaed using one of 2 high gross weight aircraft that had been acquired by Dan-Air. Prior...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2006, 15:44
Replies: 13
Views: 3,226
Posted By thegoaf

They are surely doing it because of costs. Even...

They are surely doing it because of costs. Even with the lease costs it will be cheaper than operating one of their 737's. Fuel burn is lower, en-route costs will be lower. Handling charges will be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2006, 07:09
Replies: 247
Views: 66,552
Posted By thegoaf

I had not heard any rumour before about Monarch...

I had not heard any rumour before about Monarch and Astraeus but there are numerous rumours about consolidation in the low cost sector. I know that there have been many Monarch flight cancellations...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Nov 2005, 06:43
Replies: 37
Views: 5,636
Posted By thegoaf

I have flown on a Monarch A321 with the new seat...

I have flown on a Monarch A321 with the new seat pitch in I think it is 6 rows. I was in one of the reconfigured seats. It is an excellent product, providing oodles of space and I am sure will be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2005, 21:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By thegoaf

If you look at the BAA Gatwick website departure...

If you look at the BAA Gatwick website departure and arrival information it is impossible to believe that BA have anything than several delayed departures every day. The departure info is not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jun 2005, 18:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,870
Posted By thegoaf

There are no serious legal reasons why VS should...

There are no serious legal reasons why VS should not set up a base in MCO if it wishes to do so. Any crew would have to have JAA licences/qualifications to operate G registered aircraft. However, I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2005, 15:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,703
Posted By thegoaf

ATNotts, just to add to the complexity of it all:...

ATNotts, just to add to the complexity of it all: If you buy a seat on a ZB (Monarch Scheduled) flight through AVRO which is owned by Monarch's parent company and is a seat-only tour operator you are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2005, 10:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By thegoaf

The BA timetable for the rest of this year shows...

The BA timetable for the rest of this year shows 4 flights
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2005, 13:48
Replies: 7
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Views: 1,210
Posted By thegoaf

Angry Rebel, you have made exactly the right...

Angry Rebel, you have made exactly the right point. RYR made that excellent profit from what are believed to be the lowest yields in the business. BA made less that that from what are widely believed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2005, 13:39
Replies: 7
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Views: 1,210
Posted By thegoaf

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Just a few thoughts on the management regime over which Rod Eddington has presided at BA over the last few years.
1 When he took over BA was by far the largest European airline. It is now a poor...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2004, 21:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,062
Posted By thegoaf

I find it very difficult to separate FJE from...

I find it very difficult to separate FJE from fantasy. It is very difficult to find out what their business really is. I know people who work there and all they tell me is that they have very low...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2004, 19:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By thegoaf

Spanair are getting rid of their MD80'a and...

Spanair are getting rid of their MD80'a and replacing them with A320's. Good move.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2004, 17:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By thegoaf

How anyone can possibly believe that it is in any...

How anyone can possibly believe that it is in any way economic to operate the MD83 or any other version of that aircraft in the intensely competitive European IT market beats me. It all sounds like a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2004, 11:19
Replies: 56
Views: 10,523
Posted By thegoaf

Val,it is not pilot's jobs that are at risk. The...

Val,it is not pilot's jobs that are at risk. The jobs at risk are virtually all those who work in that sleepy valley at Castle Donington ( Donington Hall and Hastings House). The chances of therm...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2004, 19:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By thegoaf

Yes, it looks like DXB and ANU are also being...

Yes, it looks like DXB and ANU are also being reduced. But I suspect that they have also rescheduled some maintenance. That would enable them to scrape by until they can get additional 777's. Has...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Sep 2004, 17:12
Replies: 36
Views: 10,361
Posted By thegoaf

I shall be sorry to see the Britannia name...

I shall be sorry to see the Britannia name disappear. It has been a highly professional company with an excellent reputation. I have known and worked with many people there over the years and it has...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2004, 06:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,917
Posted By thegoaf

speedbird_heavy, The MYT DC10-10's were built in...

speedbird_heavy, The MYT DC10-10's were built in 78, 79 and 80. BYDA was built in 78.

I am astonished that any airline thinks that taking on a pax DC10 is viable now. The 10 is a brilliant...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2004, 06:50
Replies: 22
Views: 7,358
Posted By thegoaf

Looks as if EU Jet are going from having a...

Looks as if EU Jet are going from having a substattial owner (debis, part of Daimler Chrysler) to having an insubstantial owner, who is having to sell land assets over the coming months. EU Jet is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2004, 18:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,167
Posted By thegoaf

I use LGW at least once a month. I have a...

I use LGW at least once a month. I have a Monarch Vantage card which enables me to queue jump on their flights, excellent facility. This morning I took a relative to the south terminal for a flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2004, 14:31
Replies: 58
Views: 15,874
Posted By thegoaf

no,no.no I have just checked again. They are...

no,no.no
I have just checked again. They are giving up PRG but continuing with ORK. Previously I had only checked about PRG.
I think they will find it to be tough aainst EZY on ORK.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2004, 14:22
Replies: 13
Views: 3,167
Posted By thegoaf

The arch is now in its final position. It is only...

The arch is now in its final position. It is only advertising Duty Frees at the airport. It is obvious that it is being paid for by BAA. So much for advertisers paying for it freely. The thing is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2004, 14:06
Replies: 58
Views: 15,874
Posted By thegoaf

It appears that bmibaby are leaving LGW at the...

It appears that bmibaby are leaving LGW at the end of October. Bookings are not being taken for flights after that date. It always was rather a silly idea to operate form there and they have paid the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2004, 13:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By thegoaf

This aircraft was a very early 707. It was built...

This aircraft was a very early 707. It was built with non-fan engines and then modified in 1961. It was removed form American Airlines service about three years before it was delivered to Monarch.,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2004, 09:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,472
Posted By thegoaf

Jet A1 How certain are you about the plane...

Jet A1

How certain are you about the plane going to GB? GB have made no announcement about any expansion for next year and they normally do so well in advance. An extra aircraft, presumably at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Sep 2004, 19:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,167
Posted By thegoaf

The whole thing is a complete waste of money...

The whole thing is a complete waste of money which provides no value add whatsoever for any user of Gatwick Airport. It signifies everything that is bad about bloated "organisations" like BAA. It...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2004, 09:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,434
Posted By thegoaf

What EZY have not announced is that they are...

What EZY have not announced is that they are withdrawing three routes from Gatwick. Thay are BIO, IBZ and NAP. They also seem not to be going ahead with the expansion of MAD whcih they announced...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Aug 2004, 18:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,916
Posted By thegoaf

The MSE routes will start with numerous...

The MSE routes will start with numerous disadvantages. late or cancelled flights will make things even more difficult for them.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2004, 18:18
Replies: 50
Views: 15,006
Posted By thegoaf

When the cash runs out there are no jobs. That is...

When the cash runs out there are no jobs. That is a focus for the mind. It has happened so many times. What would the AZ staff want? As it is impossible to protect all jobs the issue is about how...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2004, 17:35
Replies: 22
Views: 5,770
Posted By thegoaf

Flightrider, you are absolutely right. I used to...

Flightrider, you are absolutely right. I used to work for BCAL and in that company it was always regarded as essential to keep the flight deck and cabin crew together for their working day (on short...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2004, 07:41
Replies: 29
Views: 10,168
Posted By thegoaf

What about the BCAL 707 which had an explosion in...

What about the BCAL 707 which had an explosion in the wheel bay 2 hours after take off from Rio. The captain was on his first unmonitored flight on the type after conversion training. The entire...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2004, 11:31
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By thegoaf

oscarh Yes two 748's did go ogg the grass...

oscarh

Yes two 748's did go ogg the grass runway in a singlre day. The grass had not be properly cut as I remember. However the source of my information about the Scottish Flyer was "Brtiish...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2004, 22:17
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By thegoaf

It is easy to understand why a Caribbean operator...

It is easy to understand why a Caribbean operator might choose to operate over many over water sectors. But there is surely no more absurd illustration of the practice than the short lived and...
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