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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2020, 21:42
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I can see easyJet lining up to take the best...

I can see easyJet lining up to take the best parts of the Flybe network. I'd not be surprised if easyJet opened on the larger short routes out of SOU with 319. BFS could easily be stepped up to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2020, 17:56
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Completely agreed. This while debacle is...

Completely agreed.
This while debacle is bordering in the ridiculous.
The government surely have the commercial where with all to realise how unviable this business is and the fact that the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2020, 14:48
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

It was reported on this site in the weeks prior...

It was reported on this site in the weeks prior to the well publicised near collapse that the airline had commenced a head count reduction at HQ in Exeter.

Does anybody know where this exercise is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2020, 22:33
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

So at a point of crisis where the government...

So at a point of crisis where the government intervenes to save this ailing enterprise, they are going to launch a Heathrow Dusseldorf route, at least this is what's been mentioned. Financial...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2020, 20:21
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Gatwick is much better for point to point traffic...

Gatwick is much better for point to point traffic as charges are way lower. Very easy to get slots it would appear. So is Virgin getting slots at LHR from Flybe as part of this process? What becomes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2020, 21:39
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

So based on the comments from the government that...

So based on the comments from the government that they have ensured Flybe are kept going to ensure connectivity regionally around Britain, does this mean that if it falls on it's face in a year that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2020, 07:38
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I'm guessing BA would pick up NQY LHR if it came...

I'm guessing BA would pick up NQY LHR if it came with slots and PSO?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2020, 23:17
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Apologies Flyerguy, of course IOM and others...

Apologies Flyerguy, of course IOM and others too...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2020, 23:16
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

SEN

Incidentally, BHD SEN and new SEN routes to Scotland do not seem to be in the Flybe app, are these cancelled? I don't remember reading about that ... maybe a blip
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2020, 22:59
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Bizarre how this message gets to the media if...

Bizarre how this message gets to the media if Virgin and the new owners have serious long term plans for Flybe. Surely the liquidity needs of the business were put into place?

Sadly news like this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jan 2020, 15:58
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I'm really struggling to understand why for a...

I'm really struggling to understand why for a route that will feed onward connects, longer routes that have a longer lead time, Flybe wait until this stage to add flights, gives me a sense that they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jan 2020, 05:50
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I think the key point in that article is about...

I think the key point in that article is about Southend.
It would seem clear that Flybe have been trying to move the route to SEN and then use LHR for another domestic.
Sadly, it's only a matter of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Oct 2019, 00:32
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

​​​​​​Of course Rivet Joint, that was my point. I...

​​​​​​Of course Rivet Joint, that was my point. I never expected any investment/ order but reading on this forum it was seen as a hot option... despite the current Swiss set back I think 220 is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2019, 15:25
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

And the big order that was announced on here for...

And the big order that was announced on here for A220.????????
​​​​​​Always sounded like hot air ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Oct 2019, 19:16
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Thanks Jensdad, I completely get about the...

Thanks Jensdad,
I completely get about the franchisees fleets being completely separate but I thought I'd read on here at some point that they'd be having some of the FlybeNordic ATRs too???
EI-BUD
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2019, 21:08
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Adding new aircraft at this early stage seems...

Adding new aircraft at this early stage seems feels premature. The additional complexity and operational cost would seem at odds with operating a streamlined model. Be great to see the A220 join, but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2019, 08:46
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I certainly wouldn't rule this out. While...

I certainly wouldn't rule this out. While Loganair is careful in where it picks its battles, it has had some pride in returning to markets it once patronised, like LDY and CFN, granted they don't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2019, 17:33
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

If GLA BHX works favourably for easyJet with an...

If GLA BHX works favourably for easyJet with an airbus on this route, EDI would be an obvious addition.

It will challenging competing with high frequency props with very low fuel burn... though...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2019, 14:31
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Easyjet joining BHX - GLA

Easyjet to join Flybe on what is quite a big route for the incumbent between BHX & GLA. Didn't see that coming...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2019, 21:52
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Today on BBC Radio4 there was a discussion topic...

Today on BBC Radio4 there was a discussion topic about Flybe's current situation. The term Flymaybe was used and reference to broad and varied negative debate about Flybe on Twitter. It started to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2019, 06:46
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

What on earth is going on, operational issues...

What on earth is going on, operational issues impacting so many flights, bizarre. Is this a shortage of crew, sickness? Does anybody know the specifics...

EI-BUD
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2019, 11:36
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

So if the above rumours are true re A220 and MAN...

So if the above rumours are true re A220 and MAN to London routes; I'm struggling to see what has changed since Little Red was operating in respect to Virgin's potential volume of connecting traffic?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2019, 08:08
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Virgin

So Flybe lives on.

On a strategic basis orientating the airline to add value through feeding long haul services that Virgin has will be no.1 priority. Collaboration with AFKL will be big, given...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2019, 22:20
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Which ever way this goes, my guys is significant...

Which ever way this goes, my guys is significant pruning of the network will take place. Consider, similar to some AF CDG routes operated in cooperation with BE, BE does the morning flights, meaning...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2019, 22:17
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Good point, just paves the way for Cityjet. But...

Good point, just paves the way for Cityjet. But let's not forget on the flip side, Flybe gives good feed to Aer Lingus US routes ex Dublin, from SOU, CWL, EXT, and DSA ... so +/- ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jan 2019, 12:26
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I'm not sure I agree it's a question of paying...

I'm not sure I agree it's a question of paying £15 or waiting 15 mins on arrival. Schedules don't always show for waiting around if you have an early meeting. After all Flybe stated strategy is about...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2018, 15:38
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Couple of things here from my perspective; ...

Couple of things here from my perspective;

Willie Walsh said at the time of the withdrawal from regional flying that regional flying was better suited to low cost carriers - why would this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2018, 03:58
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I remain unconvinced that Flybe is of real...

I remain unconvinced that Flybe is of real interest to Virgin. Yes there are connectivity opportunities at Manchester, but beyond that I cannot see anything more that would justufy taking on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2018, 18:24
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

This in my view is such a misleading...

This in my view is such a misleading representstion.
The ranking should be in terms of size of base, ie SOU, BHX, MAN, BHD.. these are the lions share of the aircraft...

What is the source if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2018, 20:18
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

my understanding was that the routes need to be...

my understanding was that the routes need to be operated for a period of three routes on the specifics routes, at which time they can be used for whatever the airline want. I'd be amazed if Flybe are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2018, 16:09
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

Cornishsimon, Is there a need to refer to Aer...

Cornishsimon,
Is there a need to refer to Aer Lingus in this way?
The airline has achieved more than most others, surviving the most stealth of competition from Ryanair, while sustainanly growing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2018, 07:13
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

good question PDXCWL45, if you compare with the...

good question PDXCWL45,
if you compare with the US this side of the Atlantic is untapped by comparison. They need to prospect with big carriers just as Cityjet have, who expected Cityjet to sign up...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2018, 22:11
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

There is no doubt it is difficult to get a strong...

There is no doubt it is difficult to get a strong return on domestic services when you consider the sheer level of taxes levied. After costs are considered and the taxes there is such a narrow margin...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2018, 22:12
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

jobsagoodun, You believe that this struggling...

jobsagoodun,
You believe that this struggling airline will increase its revenue as a consequence of a revbrand to a new crisper image, I agree it is nicer. But I don't see it adding value at this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Sep 2018, 21:59
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,003
Posted By EI-BUD

I agree with many of the comments above. Flybe...

I agree with many of the comments above. Flybe does not need a rebrand, the paint is hardly dry on the latest colour scheme. This will add no value in the short term.

The challenge as I see it is...
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