Ringy Rose Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Andy Onchan said: Let's hope this event is not a one-off and shows there is intent by all parties to make this happen on a daily basis. It shouldn’t happen on a daily basis because EasyJet should stick to their schedule. It probably can’t always happen either, as an 11pm finish impacts on cover the next morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: It shouldn’t happen on a daily basis because EasyJet should stick to their schedule. It probably can’t always happen either, as an 11pm finish impacts on cover the next morning. The minimum delay getting back to Gatwick over the last week has been 90 minutes. Plus two more have been cancelled altogether. It is obvious that with the alleged "ATC issues in Europe", congestion at Gatwick, and their inability to turnaround in 30 minutes, that easyJet's planned aircraft utilisation and schedule to IOM are simply impossible to achieve. The obvious answer is to juggle their evening schedule so they plan to leave Gatwick earlier. Everytime they cancel it costs them tens of thousands. Everytime they are hours late their reputation takes a hit. It's beyond belief that easyJet can't see this, and take some action. I know some posters argue that IOM is just a backwater to them, but if this is so, why are they happy paying out re-routing costs and compensation at maybe £100k a week? It makes no sense. ETA - Looks like it'll be another late night for the boys and girls at Ronaldsway tonight. A/C lost well over an hour being turned around at Gatwick at lunchtime. Edited July 12, 2023 by Nellie 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Not one single entity comes out of the recent and ongoing debacle smelling of roses (even Ringy ones!). There needs to be a change in mindset and show the travelling public that there is substantial intent to make it happen. Without that the airport is doomed as the services can't be trusted and potential passengers will look to move their business to the ferry company (like me, for instance). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Nellie said: The minimum delay getting back to Gatwick over the last week has been 90 minutes. Plus two more have been cancelled altogether. It is obvious that with the alleged "ATC issues in Europe", congestion at Gatwick, and their inability to turnaround in 30 minutes, that easyJet's planned aircraft utilisation and schedule to IOM are simply impossible to achieve. The obvious answer is to juggle their evening schedule so they plan to leave Gatwick earlier. Everytime they cancel it costs them tens of thousands. Everytime they are hours late their reputation takes a hit. It's beyond belief that easyJet can't see this, and take some action. I know some posters argue that IOM is just a backwater to them, but if this is so, why are they happy paying out re-routing costs and compensation at maybe £100k a week? It makes no sense. ETA - Looks like it'll be another late night for the boys and girls at Ronaldsway tonight. A/C lost well over an hour being turned around at Gatwick at lunchtime. The other point that people forget is the impact on the passengers . If these flights are getting back to Gatwick at gone midnight then by the time they have disembarked and got through the terminal picked up bags etc it’s likely nearly 12.45am . So unless they are staying near the airport people won’t be getting to their end destination until gone 2am at least which is not really that great . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Nellie said: The minimum delay getting back to Gatwick over the last week has been 90 minutes. Plus two more have been cancelled altogether. It is obvious that with the alleged "ATC issues in Europe", congestion at Gatwick, and their inability to turnaround in 30 minutes, that easyJet's planned aircraft utilisation and schedule to IOM are simply impossible to achieve. The obvious answer is to juggle their evening schedule so they plan to leave Gatwick earlier. Everytime they cancel it costs them tens of thousands. Everytime they are hours late their reputation takes a hit. It's beyond belief that easyJet can't see this, and take some action. I know some posters argue that IOM is just a backwater to them, but if this is so, why are they happy paying out re-routing costs and compensation at maybe £100k a week? It makes no sense. ETA - Looks like it'll be another late night for the boys and girls at Ronaldsway tonight. A/C lost well over an hour being turned around at Gatwick at lunchtime. The alleged ATC issue across Europe & Gatwick congestion is fact as French ATC are always striking or working to rule & Oleary from Ryanair was on tv complaining about French this week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darenisepic Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 On 3/26/2021 at 2:36 PM, Billy kettlefish said: Just been talking to the chap at the end of the Ronaldsway airport abd he said that they are going to widen the runways and expand the airport abd all done by November. maybe they can dig it up and put it back down a few times first lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) Last LGW-IOM is an aircraft coming in from somewhere else so any delays on previous flights will knock on. There are no spare aircraft and crews for IOM. Edited July 13, 2023 by Major Rushen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Major Rushen said: Last LGW-IOM is an aircraft coming in from somewhere else so any delays on previous flights will knock on. There are no sore aircraft and crews for IOM. No shit Sherlock! 600 pages and you just figured that out! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 The car park complainers should be happy we’re not following some Uk airports charging where there’s no free dropping off https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66174677 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Nellie said: No shit Sherlock! 600 pages and you just figured that out! Thank you Watson! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) For those who use their light aircraft as transport, and in a number of cases for business, not to mention visitors who do come here in light aircraft particularly for the racing, another farcical situation at the clown show.... No fuel again now until the end of July. The UK magazines will be loving this, just another reflection of the utter shit show that is our gateway to the island ! I'll surmise what the airport director will say " a third party issue nothing to do with us ", has anyone found out yet what exactly managements responsibilities are ? Apart of course from the masterplan ! Oh and fee increases across the board ! Edited July 14, 2023 by asitis 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamon Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Management at 'arms length'? Blaming 'third parties'? Oh .... then the CAA audit can always be used as yet another excuse! Appalling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 It is reported on Manx Radio this morning that the IOMG is seeking expression of interest from airlines who would be able to serve the NW and London. EOI Northwest EOI London I’m not really sure who is likely to reply, but it is interesting non the less. Does this herald the end of Open Skies, or is that wishful thinking? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: It is reported on Manx Radio this morning that the IOMG is seeking expression of interest from airlines who would be able to serve the NW and London. EOI Northwest EOI London I’m not really sure who is likely to reply, but it is interesting non the less. Does this herald the end of Open Skies, or is that wishful thinking? You missed out that it's stated to be a procurement exercise. Sounds like they're looking at Loganair alternatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, newaccount said: You missed out that it's stated to be a procurement exercise. Sounds like they're looking at Loganair alternatives I thought the fact that it was a procurement exercise was obvious? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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