2112 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I wonder how long it’s going to be before the first job losses or layoffs? Also this could impact on the car parking at the airport, less revenues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, finlo said: Etihad have a few a380's that are a bit slack at the moment! thank god we had the runway extended. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Amadeus said: If you got a better idea then we're all ears. I don't think people realize what a huge effect this will have on the island. 44 minutes ago, asitis said: There is a case for some input, but for Government to be directly involved no thanks, it will be a disaster ! There really is a need for some out of the box thinking, we need strategic management not the bunch of losers we have now! Not if the department who are responsible for it is made up of people who know what they are doing. Those people do exist on the Island. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: Not if the department who are responsible for it is made up of people who know what they are doing. Those people do exist on the Island. I certainly hope so! It's a pity none of them are employed currently in the transport or airport divisions! Edited March 7, 2020 by asitis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: Not if the department who are responsible for it is made up of people who know what they are doing. Those people do exist on the Island. Capt. Bridson suggested as much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: Not if the department who are responsible for it is made up of people who know what they are doing. Those people do exist on the Island. But do they exist in the Govt? I'll bet that Govt right now is more concerned with lack of air revenue than loss of air links and population inconvenience. The airport outlets will be about to get an increase in ground rent (again) But look on the bright side. It's helping to keep Corona out.... Edited March 7, 2020 by Non-Believer Extra bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Hangar ground rent has gone up 49.5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, asitis said: Hangar ground rent has gone up 49.5% Look forward to another rise soon then - big salaries and pensions to pay y'all know....cuts are not an option, Allan said so previously 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Just now, Non-Believer said: Look forward to another rise soon then - big salaries and pensions to pay y'all know....cuts are not an option, Allan said so previously We have had and got some numpties running the island !!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Must be a bit like that new North Korean airport Michael Palin visited on telly last week. All fully staffed and operational but no flights or planes.... Edited March 7, 2020 by Non-Believer Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir nige Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, snowman said: Who ? Qatar Lufthansa ba..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah 01 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Frances said: Ego problems are I think inherent in small administrations as the pool of expertise available is small and too many are promoted to beyond their level of competence at which time they tend to resent any outside comments that may indicate that they are out of their depth. One other problem with small-pool admins is that they self isolate thus allowing 'rogue operators' to profit from the situation. Congratulations and well done! In two-and-a-half lines you have described the affliction that burdens every aspect of our amateur parish councilors and holds back every aspect of 'state' management. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 51 minutes ago, sir nige said: ba..... BA operating in their own name have come and gone, several times, over the years. They’ve operated under franchising with Manx/BRALG, Eastern and Loganair. They show no appetite to operating to Ronaldsway. If they did it would be with Logan, a la LCY. Would Stobart become a BA franchisee to deliver LPL, MAN and BHX? When they already franchise DUB as Aer Lingus regional. Of course as BA and Aer Lingus are both IAG it may not matter. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir nige Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 ba would only be short term.....but they have the slots and the planes flying empty...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said: But do they exist in the Govt? I'll bet that Govt right now is more concerned with lack of air revenue than loss of air links and population inconvenience. The airport outlets will be about to get an increase in ground rent (again) But look on the bright side. It's helping to keep Corona out.... They are not in Government - and would need to be appointed. Your comment about Covid 19 is true to a point. Edited March 7, 2020 by madmanxpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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