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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2020, 11:08
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Am I right in thinking they don't appear to have...

Am I right in thinking they don't appear to have any of the key assets left.... aircraft? Admittedly there are probably a number of aircraft on the used market that may now come cheap. Any updates on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2020, 09:02
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Can't see it happening given that a large chunk...

Can't see it happening given that a large chunk of domestic routes have already been replaced by Eastern and Loganair. It would be better for money to be given/loaned to them to sustainably expand...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2020, 13:23
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

I'm not saying that Stobart will take on Q400s,...

I'm not saying that Stobart will take on Q400s, but on the flip side, Connect has access to the financial data. Not all of Flybes routes would've been unprofitable. There are many factors as to why...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2020, 10:28
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

So what is the actual issue with Flybe? Is it...

So what is the actual issue with Flybe? Is it riddle with debt like Thomas Cook was or is it simply operating a business model that is unprofitable? If it's debt, then surely Connect would've had...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2020, 21:24
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

If Flybe can't make a route work on a 78 seat...

If Flybe can't make a route work on a 78 seat prop, how could the likes of Loganair make it work on a 50 seat jet? Granted there's one less crew member to cover the cost of, and am I right in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2020, 22:02
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Begs the questions why on earth would VS/Stobart...

Begs the questions why on earth would VS/Stobart get involved in the first place. Surely they would've had vision of the potential for this to happen. Unless the plan to pick the carcass for their...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2019, 20:03
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

CWL had quite a mix of routes, mainly domestic...

CWL had quite a mix of routes, mainly domestic (EDI/GLA/BHD/DUB/ORK/JER) and Italy (VCE/VRN/MXP/FCO) with CDG and FAO thrown in to the mix.
FAO was up to 4 or 5 weekly at it's peak, even with FR on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jul 2019, 08:11
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Virgin Atlantic is the recognised Airline brand...

Virgin Atlantic is the recognised Airline brand name. Dropping Atlantic or switching to Virgin UK wont distinguish them from all the other Virgin brands out there.
Virgin Atlantic Airlines was the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2019, 09:42
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Handling agents in the UK struggle to recruit for...

Handling agents in the UK struggle to recruit for peak season operations, mainly because UK airports are so seasonal, there are several handlers fighting for the same business and want the cheapest...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Apr 2019, 14:40
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

With the long notice period given to crews they...

With the long notice period given to crews they will soon start to jump ship which could lead to crew shortages throughout the summer.
It's also been mentioned that crew in general are unhappy and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2019, 07:32
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

And are part of project Blackbird, which funds...

And are part of project Blackbird, which funds the flights. Surely the routes cant be performing that bad that they are still unprofitable with the funding?
BEs prices vs other operators out of BRS...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2019, 06:54
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Is there any summary of where the cancellations...

Is there any summary of where the cancellations are?
Given that CWL is rumoured to be closing theres only one cancellation this evening to VRN.

Edit: looks like it's true!...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2019, 06:27
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

What is your source of the closures?

What is your source of the closures?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2019, 20:21
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

What will happen with the current Flybe setup...

What will happen with the current Flybe setup no-one really knows. We could see them introduce increased service levels. But there are distinct differences between AF/KL and what Flybe currently...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2019, 17:02
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

The sensible thing to do here is a tie up between...

The sensible thing to do here is a tie up between all Airlines. Flybe have too many aircraft flying unprofitable routes. Provided AF/KL play ball, they will regain aircraft availability to place...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2019, 08:07
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

You can't take a loss making Airline, stick some...

You can't take a loss making Airline, stick some V stickers on the side and up the service standards to match the likes of VS et al and expect it to make money. There will no doubt be a change to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2019, 18:21
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

This might be a sticking point. Stobart would...

This might be a sticking point. Stobart would want SEN to expand, whereas VS might want to keep LCY ops in competition with BACF. Closing BE at LCY doesn't mean people will transfer to using SEN.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2019, 08:19
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

There will be a training element to the virgin...

There will be a training element to the virgin customer service standards, that will simply replace the current BE training. BE rarely get criticised for their customer service, more so their...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2019, 17:35
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Although I agree that some unprofitable regional...

Although I agree that some unprofitable regional routes may see the chop, I can't see why Stobart were brought in as partners if the regional routes were to be dropped. If this was purely about...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2019, 07:02
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

it looks like the combination of investors are...

it looks like the combination of investors are going by that name, but doesn't specifically state that's what the airline will be regarded as. It would be strange to have Airways in the name if it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2019, 20:06
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Why not? VS need more regional feed, it could...

Why not? VS need more regional feed, it could also be tied in with feeding AF/KL and DL. Stobart want to be a big regional player. Best case scenario, the majority of regional flying is retained so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2019, 11:34
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

I guess it's personal preference. In my average...

I guess it's personal preference. In my average work day I'll get up, have breakfast about 0730, eat a sandwich and crisps for lunch then have food about 1800. No different to having breakfast before...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2018, 06:19
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

How many seats were available in 2017? Flybe...

How many seats were available in 2017?

Flybe have much bigger fish to fry in other airports over CWL.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Nov 2018, 20:54
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

- Virgin Little Red operated Airbus on the...

- Virgin Little Red operated Airbus on the domestic routes which were too big for what they needed. Flybe are already operating LHR-EDI & ABZ which could be strengthened for much needed connections...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Nov 2018, 09:59
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Providing marketing support is a way to get...

Providing marketing support is a way to get around government aid payments. They aren't paying QR to be there, they are paying to advertise the route.
Behind the scenes the setup of blackbird at CWL...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2018, 22:26
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Could this be an opportunity for BMI Regional to...

Could this be an opportunity for BMI Regional to grow, replace the ageing E135's & 145's and up their operation a gear? They have been rumoured to be interested in bigger aircraft for some time. The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2018, 10:08
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

That's good news if DSA is making money. I was...

That's good news if DSA is making money. I was under the impression CWL was doing better than DSA, as CWL has seen growth from BE (3rd aircraft) and DSA has seen some cut backs. What's currently...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2018, 19:45
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

CWL is still growing but I think there's room for...

CWL is still growing but I think there's room for improvement. Lets not forget this is an average analysis of fare price. Some routes may be performing much better than others. It was an E195 base...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2018, 10:08
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

BE have toyed with regional sun routes many times...

BE have toyed with regional sun routes many times over the years. SOU and EXT have seen ups and downs. I would've thought if they can get bums on seats that the E195 would be better on these routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Oct 2018, 11:58
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

How easy would it be to get out of the project...

How easy would it be to get out of the project blackbird deals at CWL and DSA? I thought they were 10 year agreements.

Using CWL as an example, are only operated from there;
VCE MXP MUC


How...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2018, 20:23
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

From a user perspective, their current system is...

From a user perspective, their current system is old, outdated and not particularly user friendly. Amadeus can offer a wide variety of options tailored to the carrier. I'm not entirely sure how it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2018, 05:56
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Is the whole fleet being painted in this livery...

Is the whole fleet being painted in this livery or is this a 'new' and cheaper livery that will be on the aircraft not yet completely purple?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2018, 19:30
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

When you look at BE's route network, outside of...

When you look at BE's route network, outside of the business routes it's a bit random.
French routes are mainly served by MAN, BHX and SOU.
Italy is a mixture;
FCO - CWL only
MXP - MAN, BHX, CWL,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2018, 17:28
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,067
Posted By caaardiff

Is the E195 generally an expensive aircraft to...

Is the E195 generally an expensive aircraft to operate or is it just the lease costs that BE had that made them lose money?
With the Q400 fleet they replaced more expensive ones with cheaper second...
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