lcd Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 8 hours ago, CrazyDave said: What’s your point? The situation is better than last year thanks to steps they have taken, but they are advising people that the issue hasn’t gone away completely and that at busy times and if there are issues like staff illness there might be an impact. It also says the situation should improve further later this year. Whats the issue? Did you even read the article? Yes I read the article watched the video and read the companion article in the IOM Examiner. I find it shocking that the island is still in this situation contrary to what was being said last year, that is that the situation would be solved late last year. It now seems to sound like full resolution is a long way off. And if we couldn't beleive what we were told last year, can we believe what is being said now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 7 hours ago, CrazyDave said: I get the impression that easyJet use the ATC closed excuse much more than they should. Also, did they specifically say it was Ronaldsway or at the other end? I was on a flight a few months ago where the delay was very clearly explained as being down to ATC at Gatwick and that appeared on a local moaning group a day later with some good blaming our airport. No it was definitely here, we even waited on the plane for 20mins for them to open. There really is no excuse really why they couldn't have a full compliment of ATC staff. It's a good paying job, all they had to do is train a few people locally over the last few years. Instead though, they haven't bothered and relied on throwing money at importing ready trained people from across. It's not the first time they've seen their ass with this policy, it's just this failure is very publicly visible when planes are delayed or cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 2/25/2024 at 11:43 AM, Mercenary said: I do think things have generally improved at the airport in last 18 months. It was obviously at a very all time low before with COVID etc and whether these are down to new management I don't know, but: - ATC situation has improved, seems to be much less knock on delays. Also easyJet situation seems to have improved. - Security generally seems smoother and less bottlenecking of no staff on when many flights scheduled - they seem less inclined to shove everyone downstairs in the holding cattle pen, which used to be the way (30 mins in hot room without enough seats) - parking situation improved now it's not a free for all (although I don't find the ringgo solution that useable) - information better on delays etc Still areas for improvement but in general better. Edit: also the passenger assistance services seem smoother, this was adding substantial delays to plane loading & unloading for a period. No surprise for me as there are far fewer flights at the moment which would definitely affect the efficiency of the various services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Yes, be kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Source three FM quote EasyJet is running flights to Luton airport from Ronaldsway during this year's TT. The company is offering the trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights run from May 27 until June 10. It's currently taking bookings via its website. Edited February 29 by newaccount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, NoTailT said: Yes, be kind. "Team" return to fix it. How many people does it really take to draw a single line. No doubt all will get to claim overtime today too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, NoTailT said: Yes, be kind. It's clearly just not finished when the photo was taken. I reckon one of the 'team' took it and it's escaped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just at the wrong airport: PAPK Napaskiak Airport, Napaskiak, Alaska, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Loganair departure to Heathrow returned to IOM after 25 minutes. Manchester delayed as a result. Dublin showing at least 3 hour delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 But the good news is that they've finally put a water fountain into the departure lounge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebushy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 2/29/2024 at 2:57 PM, NoTailT said: Yes, be kind. He was trying to write CRAP PACK as a warning on arrival but spelt it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, swoopy2110 said: But the good news is that they've finally put a water fountain into the departure lounge. so the roof leaks now then ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 A shambolic day for Loganair and Emerald (Aer Lingus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 2/29/2024 at 2:57 PM, NoTailT said: Yes, be kind. Crappy as this is, I can live with it if I know when a book a flight it will depart or arrive on time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 8 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Crappy as this is, I can live with it if I know when a book a flight it will depart or arrive on time. There isn’t an airport in the world where that is the case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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