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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2020, 12:12
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I wonder how cheap the capital cost if the 146...

I wonder how cheap the capital cost if the 146 fleet would have been, at the time? They were a 'current' aircraft and in reasonable demand. As I remember BE were the launch customer for the updated...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jun 2020, 10:45
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

What would an investigation reveal that we don't...

What would an investigation reveal that we don't already know? That flyBe was saddled with an expensive and inappropriate (jet) fleet, had higher costs than aviation peers and poor market positioning...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2020, 17:49
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

The E195 are very difficult to make money with....

The E195 are very difficult to make money with. Their trip costs are very similar to an A320 or 787-800, but with 50 fewer seats. I believe the maintenance on the engines is expensive and that flyBe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2020, 07:44
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

It was indicative of poor management decisions,...

It was indicative of poor management decisions, perhaps? Why did a small regional, low cost airline with wafer thin, or negative margins need such a capable and expensive infrastructure? Presumably...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2020, 11:22
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Specifically EXT-LON, perhaps. If you are headed...

Specifically EXT-LON, perhaps. If you are headed to other cities in the UK however. Quite a few connections to major UK cities would be operated by CrossCountry, which are chronically overcrowded.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2020, 08:44
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I think its getting a bit personal, acronyms of...

I think its getting a bit personal, acronyms of people's names, their gender, etc are entirely irrelevant to their ability. There are a selection of villains, if posters wish to consider them that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2020, 08:35
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

It reads as if he gave an honest answer to a...

It reads as if he gave an honest answer to a question he was asked, would Aer Lingus Regional be effected by the liquidation/administration of flyBe? Its not an unreasonable question or answer. IT...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2020, 08:54
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

There are a lot of measures that could be...

There are a lot of measures that could be employed to boost regional connectivity, like the reduction/removal/rebate of APD for UK domestic flights, that might require a bit of imagination to get...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2020, 15:16
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I guess the question is whether the majority go...

I guess the question is whether the majority go flyBe’s network is viable, or if flyBe has such fundamental structural issues that it cannot be saved. flyBe has required £200 million from Connect and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2020, 15:48
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I wonder how important visibility on Google...

I wonder how important visibility on Google Flights and Skyscanner is compared to other more traditional OTA? My question is if local knowledge of Loganair combined with Skyscanner, etc is enough for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2020, 11:32
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I did miss that. It should do well, Especially as...

I did miss that. It should do well, Especially as it is likely to have a VS code and connect well to the AF/KL joint venture.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2020, 08:28
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I entirely agree that the train is a days...

I entirely agree that the train is a days travelling, the reality is that Cornwall is relatively remote from major conurbations - all part of the attraction, of course!
It’s still find it curious...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2020, 11:07
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

We’ll have to see what the schedule is like once...

We’ll have to see what the schedule is like once it’s bookable. I’m surprised that LHR weren’t able to keep this route. The addition of NQY, IoM, GCI were good news stories for LHR and propaganda for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2020, 08:52
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

How has flyBe managed to get slots back at LGW...

How has flyBe managed to get slots back at LGW for a multiple daily service? IAG paid £4.5 million for the 'NQY' slots last year. At the time I think the route operated 3x daily on an E-Jet. There is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2020, 06:54
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

That sounds right. I think one set of slots might...

That sounds right. I think one set of slots might be from flyBe/VS/DL slot pool, but three slots would go back to IAG as flyBe only used them for two consecutive IATA seasons. I think 6 seasons is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Oct 2019, 16:16
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

So Stobart are taking over IoM (2x AT7) and...

So Stobart are taking over IoM (2x AT7) and LCY-BHD/EDI (2x 190) for the winter.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2019, 09:14
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I wasn't suggesting that the Q400s are dogs, my...

I wasn't suggesting that the Q400s are dogs, my point was that blaming the Q400 for all of flyBe's problems isn't realistic. A shiny new fleet of A220s, for example, won't solve a thing. You could...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2019, 08:34
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

all those costs have to be charged to some area...

all those costs have to be charged to some area of the business. Are you really suggesting that when management look at reasons why their airline is loosing money hand over fist that they don't see...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2019, 08:56
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Dusseldorf and Doncaster bases are closing, so...

Dusseldorf and Doncaster bases are closing, so that might be part of it. MAN-MXP and TLS was operated by E19/75. Might be a bit too long for the Q400?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2019, 13:18
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

The name is clearly difficult as Virgin Atlantic...

The name is clearly difficult as Virgin Atlantic don't own their name or brand, so VS can't just slap "connect", or whatever onto the Virgin name. Its complicated because they need permission from...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2019, 11:39
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I think the LHR-IOM slot was released back to...

I think the LHR-IOM slot was released back to Virgin from Jet Airways. The turn-time is more suitable for long-haul departures, at two hours. I don't know if VS will have a better use for it over the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2019, 08:28
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Point-to-Point small jets from local airports is...

Point-to-Point small jets from local airports is certainly an interesting business model. No-one in Europe has successfully made money with. I think it's being a bit revisionist to say that flyBe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2019, 17:03
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

How do Amadeus continue to sell product if it’s...

How do Amadeus continue to sell product if it’s that bad? Surely the community is pretty small and word gets around/people move. If the product is expensive and support poor, how do they win tenders?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2019, 09:16
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

flyBe does have a number of challenges, the...

flyBe does have a number of challenges, the double APD is one and the props don’t help the reputation much either. Fundamentally, it was hamstrung with expensive leases for aircraft which meant the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2019, 14:22
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

and LBA-LHR. Although frequency there has been...

and LBA-LHR. Although frequency there has been reduced. The mantra has been “there’s no money in domestic flights” for so long, it’s difficult to adjust. To believe that you have to ignore the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2019, 13:22
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

The GCI flights are interesting. Thats another...

The GCI flights are interesting. Thats another 'new domestic' route for LHR, on one hand it suggests that there is demand to/from LHR to places like Leeds, Inverness, Newquay and Guernsey. I imagine...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2019, 11:12
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Agree. However, she may have a bonus for selling...

Agree. However, she may have a bonus for selling the company. We will never know.



I'm not a brexiteer, by any stretch of the imagination. However, when and If the UK does leave there is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2019, 18:45
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I suspect that in a “No-Deal” situation the UK...

I suspect that in a “No-Deal” situation the UK government would unilaterally grant access to EU airlines to/from the UK, or consider any UK AOC to be sufficient. At lest, until the UK and EU work-out...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2019, 10:58
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Either way flyBe will look very different in...

Either way flyBe will look very different in 12-18 months.

If the deal goes well, Connect will operate ATRs for SAS and Aer Lingus (possibly streamlined on the Stobart AOC), ERJs for BA and KLM...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2019, 15:28
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

They actually aren't committing any money - just...

They actually aren't committing any money - just their brand.

Stobart realise that RE is too small for economy of scale and too dependent on the EI contract. This drove the planned merger with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2019, 10:55
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I don't think there will be any changes, for now,...

I don't think there will be any changes, for now, as the current Aer Lingus Regional deal runs to 2022. CityJet & Air Nostrum have both expressed interest in tendering for the franchise, now they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2019, 11:45
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Norwegian offer a premium cabin with these things...

Norwegian offer a premium cabin with these things included, should you wish to pay. On short-haul the LCC's offer an all-in fare of some description. Catering is not usually included, people don't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jan 2019, 13:07
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

I do see what you mean, but many fares are good...

I do see what you mean, but many fares are good value these days. I agree that peak and last-minute fares can be eye-watering, but that is supply and demand, I suppose. Ryanair are happy to sell me...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jan 2019, 11:35
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Indeed, but some airlines are able to tame it....

Indeed, but some airlines are able to tame it. Ryanair and Wizz are leading the charge. easyJet have 'hands-free', which is a decent option too.

The new policy at Ryanair seems to work well, as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Dec 2018, 07:50
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,027
Posted By brian_dromey

Nearly! The VS slots for MAN were leased TO other...

Nearly! The VS slots for MAN were leased TO other airlines. One of the conditions of the remedy slots is that the recipient must be using all of their own slots and cannot have any leased out. So...
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