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2nd Mar 2020, 13:41
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Posted By 22/04

Not true at least as far as the UK airline was...

Not true at least as far as the UK airline was concerned.

But the holiday company was trying to service the debt.
19th Feb 2020, 16:47
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Posted By 22/04

I ma a bit worried about this "ample funds to...

I ma a bit worried about this "ample funds to bail itself out" stuff. Remember those ample funds are somebodies money We live in a market economy last time I looked. If I were a shareholder in any of...
3rd Feb 2020, 17:47
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Posted By 22/04

This is a mess. I wonder if someone is working in...

This is a mess. I wonder if someone is working in a back room to work out which routes deserve a PSO and which can be considered vital to the economy. These can then be saved by a pre pack and the...
21st Jan 2020, 07:49
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Posted By 22/04

If the long term aim is to develop Heathrow as a...

If the long term aim is to develop Heathrow as a hub for VS.DL you have to start somewhere and VS/DL and possibly AF/KL will have deep pockets for that - especially where it invades territory...
14th Jan 2020, 08:49
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Posted By 22/04

This is a mess. What proportion of Flybe's routes...

This is a mess. What proportion of Flybe's routes can bee deemed essential If they are they should be identified and operated under some kind of PSO agreement and as a taxpayer I would support that....
16th Oct 2019, 12:55
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Posted By 22/04

That's a big bet then given current climate...

That's a big bet then given current climate change motivations
5th Oct 2019, 06:48
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Posted By 22/04

The plan would have to be to lose the E175s. The...

The plan would have to be to lose the E175s. The 220 would suit the LHR operation where Flybe use the DH4 and BA operate Airbus if a DL backed VS really wanted to compete with BA on level terms.
20th Sep 2019, 18:52
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Posted By 22/04

Remember earlier cuts were probably executed by...

Remember earlier cuts were probably executed by the old regime. The new one is now starting to look at things with a new broom.
3rd Apr 2019, 16:00
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Posted By 22/04

No. They have said they will support routes that...

No. They have said they will support routes that make money long term. The strategy at CWL and DSA was questionable - and a way of using up E195s on unfavorable leases. However further unprofitable...
3rd Apr 2019, 13:55
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Posted By 22/04

When can we expect her to be replaced - surely...

When can we expect her to be replaced - surely she has presided over a failing airline?
3rd Apr 2019, 10:38
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Posted By 22/04

I would expect that Flybe might make an offer of...

I would expect that Flybe might make an offer of compensation - but if not or if the airports don't accept Connect Airways will have deeper pockets than Flybe and thus access to very good lawyers
...
3rd Apr 2019, 10:29
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Posted By 22/04

Cardiff seems to be getting on ok with FR though...

Cardiff seems to be getting on ok with FR though - if they can make money they will fly from there.
3rd Apr 2019, 10:06
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Posted By 22/04

Thanks for that and fair do's. t the risk of...

Thanks for that and fair do's. t the risk of thread drift I think that is a valid strategy and one that has served SEN well - thought I also believe that with EMA DSA and LBA ( and arguably HUY) ...
3rd Apr 2019, 09:22
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Posted By 22/04

https://ukaviation.news/flybe-to-close-cardiff-don...

https://ukaviation.news/flybe-to-close-cardiff-doncaster-and-exeter-bases/

Well looks like I got that post in just in time - I have no connection with Flybe
3rd Apr 2019, 08:57
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Posted By 22/04

What are Flybe offering pax on cancelled flights...

What are Flybe offering pax on cancelled flights - any effort to re-book or just a refund, I hope they are treating them reasonably for the future of the business, although customer loyalty doesn't...
26th Mar 2019, 22:05
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Posted By 22/04

Maybe these are the only routes that will make...

Maybe these are the only routes that will make money FLYING ANYTHING.

is Hop in France heavily subsided?

If so maybe this is the only way the UK can have a regional network.
26th Mar 2019, 13:09
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Posted By 22/04

If there are deep pockets they are probably in...

If there are deep pockets they are probably in Atlanta.
4th Feb 2019, 16:53
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Posted By 22/04

I do think BHX stands to be smaller under the...

I do think BHX stands to be smaller under the deal. VS and Stobart have little existing interest, and I doubt it is particuarly profitable - it probably cannot sustain the yield of many other bases....
18th Jan 2019, 10:36
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Posted By 22/04

Senor Management will often keep up appearances...

Senor Management will often keep up appearances by being seen to do something to lengthen their time in office and maximise their income IMHO
15th Jan 2019, 12:48
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Posted By 22/04

So did Mr Tinkler understand this - and if he why...

So did Mr Tinkler understand this - and if he why did he do what he did?
15th Jan 2019, 09:06
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Posted By 22/04

Struggling to understand - where does that leave...

Struggling to understand - where does that leave Mr Tinkler?
14th Jan 2019, 15:50
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Posted By 22/04

Virgin have done a good job on the WCML and most...

Virgin have done a good job on the WCML and most customers are happy with them. ECML didin't work so well. Remember that train operators have to work within the constraints of the DfT franchising...
14th Jan 2019, 11:22
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Posted By 22/04

Everyone here talking about VS -but they are...

Everyone here talking about VS -but they are only putting up 30% of the money- Stobart and the investment company are the remainder.
12th Jan 2019, 14:54
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Posted By 22/04

Except that I am not sure what that business...

Except that I am not sure what that business model was. Was it "to profitably fly smaller aeroplanes on routes (or on routes that require more frequency) that cannot be flown profitably by airlines...
11th Jan 2019, 12:08
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Posted By 22/04

Because it is so difficult to make money out of...

Because it is so difficult to make money out of it- that's why BA gave up/never showed an interest. And the public have come to expect low fares- look at how they winge about rail.

Loganair/BMI...
11th Jan 2019, 09:30
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Posted By 22/04

Very. Whatever happens I expect there to be fewer...

Very. Whatever happens I expect there to be fewer of them. If this works out maybe Airbus 220s - DL is a big customer for them.
11th Jan 2019, 09:04
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Posted By 22/04

I think for VS (or DL) they will se this as an...

I think for VS (or DL) they will se this as an attempt to do something closer to Delta Connection in the UK ( and not Europe where the model doesn't have as much leg). Even sounds similar.

It is...
3rd Jan 2019, 12:31
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Posted By 22/04

On that Britannia I suspect your bag had to go...

On that Britannia I suspect your bag had to go under the seat in front of you ( so pretty small) and nothing went overhead. Overhead was for hats etc. only as I remember it. They were called hat...
28th Nov 2018, 07:17
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Posted By 22/04

Depends what you call European. AF/KL is arguably...

Depends what you call European. AF/KL is arguably Delta through the back door.
26th Nov 2018, 08:50
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Posted By 22/04

They didn't really. Rather they tried to fly...

They didn't really. Rather they tried to fly routes that would not support a 737/320. Yes you might be able to fly a couple of times a day between SOU or BHX and EDI with those bigger aircraft, but...
22nd Nov 2018, 10:33
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Posted By 22/04

Are these perhaps IAG slots and do they pre-empt...

Are these perhaps IAG slots and do they pre-empt an association or sale of Flybe to IAG?
16th Nov 2018, 14:22
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Posted By 22/04

I have already stated on the Norwich post that...

I have already stated on the Norwich post that they won't apart from oil related (helis and Eastern) and the TUI flights they currently have. It is very difficult to make money flying even BHX-GLA...
14th Nov 2018, 07:37
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Posted By 22/04

How strong are Loganair/Bmi Regional? Could they...

How strong are Loganair/Bmi Regional? Could they "buy" in the way that BA bought Dan Air, ( e.g. for £5) retaining some E-Jets and crews operating ex BHX, SOU and MAN. BMi could drop the regional and...
2nd Nov 2018, 11:31
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Posted By 22/04

Does Flybe own its LHR slots i.e. can it sell...

Does Flybe own its LHR slots i.e. can it sell them profitably.
23rd Oct 2018, 12:28
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Posted By 22/04

Trains are generally not ludicrously expensive if...

Trains are generally not ludicrously expensive if booked in advance. Passengers expect still to pretty much turn up and travel on trains as they have been used to whereas they expect to book in...
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