forestboy Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, cheesypeas said: Be interesting to see if it is actually 'direct'. That's a reasonable 'hop' for a fully laden 737-800. Yes did several ‘direct’ trips to Madeira years ago and a few had to refuel at Liverpool, Belfast or Dublin. Always direct on return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, doc.fixit said: So they are discussing parking charges at the airport today......not a clue...........the whole arrangement needs knocking on the head and starting again. allow drop offs and pick ups as normal, 1hr free in car park, old system of charging, barriers or ANPR and pay buy card or cash. All the profit to us. Customer friendly!!! Then discuss the actual charges. Is anyone kicking off online about the tickets handed out earlier in the week? Be interesting to know why so many were issued and what the common theme was. I’m guessing people who paid at the desk not the App but who then couldn’t extend their ticket when their flight was delayed through no fault of their own. A quick swoop on those might be viewed as very “profitable” for the DOI. Edited April 21, 2023 by offshoremanxman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: Is anyone kicking off online about the tickets handed out earlier in the week? Be interesting to know why so many were issued and what the common theme was. I’m guessing people who paid at the desk not the App but who then couldn’t extend their ticket when their flight was delayed through no fault of their own. A quick swoop on those might be viewed as very “profitable” for the DOI. Airport is fast becoming a very unfriendly place. All very sad and unnecessary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, cheesypeas said: Be interesting to see if it is actually 'direct'. That's a reasonable 'hop' for a fully laden 737-800. I imagine it will be load restricted. I can't see it being feasible in the winter given water displacement etc on a 737. Plenty of terrible reviews for smartwings out there too. Cramped, delays etc. BA Cityflyer is great. Surprised the E190LRs can't make the route to be honest. Edited April 21, 2023 by NoTailT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, forestboy said: Airport is fast becoming a very unfriendly place. All very sad and unnecessary. Just like any service where the CS is now desperately starting to raid it for cash to keep them all on the same benefits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamon Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Banker said: Direct flights to Tenerife just announced, 22/12 to 2/02 , more good news but someone will be on whining about trolleys, Flights will be by Smartwings - a Czech low cost airline, and not by BA City Flyer. Worth Googling the company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_manx Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Douglas2020 said: Wednesday nights late cancellation to Gatwick (while we were downstairs waiting to board at 9pm), which was explained to us as a flat tyre (which as a technical defect would be eligible for compensation, meaning that people were generally ok about it) has now mysteriously become due to 'a piece of debris on the runway' & therefore compensation is not payable as not EJ's fault. two questions: 1) under what circumstances would EJ ever pay compensation, somewhere down the line there is always someone or something else to blame (eg traffic jam on the M25 delaying crew); and 2) isn't this a bit alarming if there is debris on the runway damaging landing planes? Easyjet are probably one of the best in paying out compensation for cancellations. I've claimed many times for delayed and cancelled flights and they paid as per the timeline Wizz air etc can be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, offshoremanxman said: Just like any service where the CS is now desperately starting to raid it for cash to keep them all on the same benefits. If you break parking rules you can expect a fine or penalty same as any other car parking on island or elsewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Is the Logan air flight to London city due to a broken plane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Banker said: Direct flights to Tenerife just announced, 22/12 to 2/02 , more good news but someone will be on whining about trolleys, Yes it’s fantastic news, I can hardly contain myself. Should i be expected to bow down to my political overlords at all the wonderful things they are doing, for our benefit? The taxpayer has every right to ‘whine’ about trolleys if they choose to do so. Many of those taxpayers would love to use those trolleys, but can’t afford a) to park or take a taxi b) afford a holiday as they are lumbered with paying increased stealth taxes, charges and inflated prices. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 hours ago, cheesypeas said: Be interesting to see if it is actually 'direct'. That's a reasonable 'hop' for a fully laden 737-800. Ryanair fly 737-somethings from Liverpool direct to Tenerife, and they are sometimes fully loaded - unless runway length/fuel load is a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, NoTailT said: I imagine it will be load restricted. I can't see it being feasible in the winter given water displacement etc on a 737. Plenty of terrible reviews for smartwings out there too. Cramped, delays etc. BA Cityflyer is great. Surprised the E190LRs can't make the route to be honest. Would only have half the passengers on a E190 maybe ? Pricing would be too high I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Just now, Two-lane said: Ryanair fly 737-somethings from Liverpool direct to Tenerife, and they are sometimes fully loaded - unless runway length/fuel load is a factor. Runway length is absolutely a factor 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, cheesypeas said: Be interesting to see if it is actually 'direct'. That's a reasonable 'hop' for a fully laden 737-800. On Fly Directs website it says in the usual t&cs that luggage limit is 18kg and limited carry on. I would suggest that a luggage weight limit, so they can calculate fuel loads subject to passenger limits. Richmond Travels TT escape to Denmark direct is 15kg allowance, and they are using a plane similar to LoganAir. Edited April 21, 2023 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, 2112 said: On Fly Directs website it says in the usual t&cs that luggage limit is 18kg and limited carry on. I would suggest that a luggage weight limit, so they can calculate fuel loads subject to passenger limits. Richmond Travels TT escape to Denmark direct is 15kg allowance, and they are using a plane similar to LoganAir. Didn't the Air Alsie ATR make a fuelstop in the UK? I'm pretty sure we stopped at Humberside when we did that flight a few yrs back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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