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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2020, 12:49
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

The EU has now issued a waiver on the 80/20 rule...

The EU has now issued a waiver on the 80/20 rule until June 2020.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hans-j%C3%B8rgen-eln%C3%A6s-80505536_temporary-slot-waiver-in-force-activity-6642761550065205248-kPQe
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2020, 12:21
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

That's not official policy yet. ACL have been...

That's not official policy yet. ACL have been asked to consider suspending the 80/20 rule but have not yet done so.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2020, 11:48
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

The Flybe slots have been returned to BA:...

The Flybe slots have been returned to BA: https://twitter.com/SeanM1997/status/1236979466599096321?s=20
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2020, 10:05
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

You are right. Her gender has nothing to do with...

You are right. Her gender has nothing to do with it. The gender part is the fact that while her airline was drowning, she was busy visiting universities and organisations talking about women in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 21:55
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Indeed. Christine must go down as one of the...

Indeed. Christine must go down as one of the worst airline CEOs of recent times. Cityjet never made a profit under her, VLM (which had predominantly had good results) was bought and then wiped out...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 16:32
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

The socialist article isn't a similar take. It...

The socialist article isn't a similar take. It obviously objects to a Tory government. The Telegraph article is more based on comments by those involved. The Government pulled out of helping Flybe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 14:47
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ......

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... -collapse/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/03/05/flybe-administration-inside-story-airlines-collapse/)

That's an interesting article which...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 12:36
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

BA Cityflyer at least have been known to take...

BA Cityflyer at least have been known to take deals for routes. The services to Quimper and Angers in France were subsidised by the French airports so if the money is good enough BA is more than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 21:30
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Not quite as bad as Alex Macheras. Qatari funded...

Not quite as bad as Alex Macheras. Qatari funded kid who is on LBC and Al Jazeera as soon as anything happens yet doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. Claims to be an analyst but just...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 20:21
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

It’s over. Give it up. Hopefully there will be...

It’s over. Give it up. Hopefully there will be new opportunities for you but such a blind and blinkered approach doesn’t do you any favours.

Flybe has been serially mismanaged by successive teams...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 15:42
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Didn't MOL at Ryanair and Loganair both say...

Didn't MOL at Ryanair and Loganair both say discussions and plans had already been made to serve some routes should Flybe go under.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 14:46
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

I wouldn't say that is particularly fair. Steve...

I wouldn't say that is particularly fair. Steve Double has worked hard for Flybe as the MP for Newquay, helping with the PSO status and the Heathrow slots. There has also been investment in the rail...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 13:57
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Virgin have announced that the Sao Paolo route...

Virgin have announced that the Sao Paolo route due to launch this month is postponed until October. The CEO will take a 20% pay cut and other executives 15%. Recruitment on hold too.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 13:30
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Even if the company is bailed out, it's by no...

Even if the company is bailed out, it's by no means safe. Consumer confidence has been destroyed. They have let the headlines be about Flybe being on the verge of bankruptcy for pretty much the past...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 13:12
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

On the first point, I absolutely agree. If the...

On the first point, I absolutely agree. If the routes are to be subsidised then it should be a fair tender - allow Loganair and others to bid aswell. No way should Flybe just get a bung to operate...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 13:10
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Do you realistically believe that a Government...

Do you realistically believe that a Government which is not going ahead with airport expansion at LHR on environmental grounds and is rumored to be planning to raise car fuel duty on environmental...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 13:00
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

I wouldn't bank on it. Air Italy had wealthy...

I wouldn't bank on it. Air Italy had wealthy owners, as did Air Berlin. Sometimes you have to realise that throwing good money after bad isn't going to change things. How long has Flybe been in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 12:48
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Further from the FT. Apparently the Government is...

Further from the FT. Apparently the Government is unlikely to approve the loan partly because Flybe has already taken out loans against all of its assets.
"The situation was complicated after Flybe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2020, 12:41
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

ITV reporting:...

ITV reporting: https://twitter.com/ITVJoel/status/1235196161155387394?s=20
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2020, 13:38
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

The difference between Thomas Cook and Condor was...

The difference between Thomas Cook and Condor was that Condor was making money and just needed a bridging loan. Thomas Cook wasn't making money.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2020, 18:32
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Please can we move on. If someone is a troll in...

Please can we move on. If someone is a troll in your opinion ignore them or report the post.

If there are to be tax changes to APD I guess we’ll find out on March 11th at the budget but given...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Feb 2020, 20:33
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Codesharing isn’t just about feeding routes. It...

Codesharing isn’t just about feeding routes. It allows passengers to earn frequent flyer miles which helps Virgin retain customers.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2020, 11:27
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Javid was trying to restrict Government spending...

Javid was trying to restrict Government spending so probably better for deal. The two junior transport ministers were not involved in the aviation brief so unlikely to have any effect.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2020, 19:40
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Guys. This site is a rumour network. As far as I...

Guys. This site is a rumour network. As far as I can see no rules have been broken in questioning this deal or the viability of Flybe. Other users are well within their rights to disagree with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2020, 15:03
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

In the article I read, they have already taken...

In the article I read, they have already taken out a loan secured against engines and buildings.

https://www.cityam.com/flybe-looks-for-another-tax-delay-weeks-after-government-saves-airline/
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2020, 14:35
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

exactly why I wrote "other than some...

exactly why I wrote "other than some codeshares..."
My point was that Flybe isn't the main distribution platform for Loganair anymore.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2020, 14:01
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

The Loganair franchise went a few years back....

The Loganair franchise went a few years back. Other than some codeshares, Loganair is independent of Flybe now. There are very few routes that Flybe operate outright which are lifeline routes now....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2020, 09:15
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

https://www.cityam.com/flybe-looks-for-another-tax...

https://www.cityam.com/flybe-looks-for-another-tax-delay-weeks-after-government-saves-airline/

"Companies House filings show the airline has also effectively mortgaged assets such as its engines...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2020, 21:10
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

Very well may have been better for IAG to buy...

Very well may have been better for IAG to buy them but IAG wasn’t interested. Flybe is a basket case of an airline.

As for the article you mentioned, it didn’t feature any concrete plans just...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2020, 09:00
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

I don't believe this is allowed. As you say they...

I don't believe this is allowed. As you say they have to get pax to where the paid to go to. It's not even the same country so can't see EU law allowing such a change without compensation/alternative...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2020, 20:53
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

This is probably related to the Stobart E190s...

This is probably related to the Stobart E190s which they have been using (because incidentally this route is actually doing really well from what I’ve heard). The E190s are terrible and constantly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2020, 21:38
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

I think you’ve misread his point. He is saying...

I think you’ve misread his point. He is saying NQY-LHR is shorter than NQY-MAN. And MAN flights seem to be increasing without subsidy.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2020, 21:31
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

my understanding is that the slots can be used...

my understanding is that the slots can be used for short haul only. According to some rumours, these slots would go to Air France/KLM who then let Virgin/Delta use their slots, a double swap which...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2020, 23:39
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

I didn’t mean it was Belfast’s only connection...

I didn’t mean it was Belfast’s only connection (that was more aimed at Cornwall and Isle of Man) but it still plays a big role there.

As as far as Parliamentary staff, basically only the MPs...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2020, 22:51
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,996,257
Posted By BA318

While the Conservatives are a pro-business party,...

While the Conservatives are a pro-business party, most are free market thinkers and don’t support Government intervening. However, Grant Shapps, the transport minister is a pilot himself and I...
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