Roger Mexico Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, IOM said: Begs the question why they were charging £300 in the first place ? It clearly was not even the infamous algorithm which causes the seat price to rise as the plane fills out . Or maybe they were nearly full and have had a lot of cancellations (or transfers for which they're not charging) and so suddenly have more space and need to fill the seats quickly. A lot of people (going both ways) will have had positive tests recently and others will decide not to travel because their hosts will be isolating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, snowman said: It will be sorted soon Flybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper99 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, snowman said: It will be sorted soon 7 hours ago, James Blonde said: Flybe Maybe that “nice” Mr Scales is longing for a bit ( lot ) more self publicity and we will get another virtual airline scheme? What ever did happen to the police investigation of his proposed takeover of Stobart Air, which saw finance fall through followed by his allegations of foul play against the vendors, and an attempt to stifle comments on here? Edited December 20, 2021 by Kipper99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Kipper99 said: Maybe that “nice” Mr Scales is longing for a bit ( lot ) more self publicity and we will get another virtual airline scheme? What ever did happen to the police investigation of his proposed takeover of Stobart Air, which saw finance fall through followed by his allegations of foul play against the vendors, and an attempt to stifle comments on here? I'm still pissed I never got to fly on them BA Dornier 328s from last March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: Or maybe they were nearly full and have had a lot of cancellations (or transfers for which they're not charging) and so suddenly have more space and need to fill the seats quickly. A lot of people (going both ways) will have had positive tests recently and others will decide not to travel because their hosts will be isolating. Maybe you are right or maybe you are wrong who knows . However I still find it unacceptable on a number of levels . Firstly the fact that a one way ticket was costing £300 ( before bags ) in the first place . Secondly that refunds have been offered for EasyJet card holders only . Thirdly that it’s still over £200 one way ( before bags ). And point four is it’s for a randomly timed once a day service to Gatwick airport . Point five compare and contrast their commercial behaviour on Manchester and Liverpool where there is competition. I would hazard a guess that right now the London to Isle of Man is the most profitable route in the EasyJet network . In any other sector or industry the customer would vote with their feet but so many people are trapped in a world where they believe EasyJet are wonderful they fail to see what is going on around them ! Let’s hope the other posters are right and it gets sorted quickly . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 18 hours ago, quilp said: American spelling? Don't you mean American Speling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) You omitted BRS and BFS. Fares from £36 to get to IOM this week. Those routes have no competition. BRS is quite possible from West London. BHX to IOM is another option for London's travellers. Those fares are £143 or £173 to the island. Another option is to take the train to Manchester or Liverpool - from where the traveller will find plenty of flights under £50 - not with Loganair though. Interestingly, every daytime foot passenger fare in the ferry is over £50 this week. Edited December 20, 2021 by snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, snowman said: You omitted BRS and BFS. Fares from £36 to get to IOM this week. Those routes have no competition. BRS is quite possible from West London. BHX to IOM is another option for London's travellers. Those fares are £143 or £173 to the island. Another option is to take the train to Manchester or Liverpool - from where the traveller will find plenty of flights under £50 - not with Loganair though. Interestingly, every daytime foot passenger fare in the ferry is over £50 this week. You are right but in normal times they have two services a week so in this case no competition leads to poor connectivity . The idea that access to the London capital is via Birmingham or Bristol is really quite ridiculous it may be fine for casual travellers but it’s hopeless for business. Compare this to Guernsey or Jersey who have many flight options into London every day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 London should be sorted in the new year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 minute ago, snowman said: London should be sorted in the new year.... Well it is about time it was the whole situation has been left too long ! I find it bizarre that the DOI can say there is insufficient demand for London flights ( which they said in November) but Manchester ,Liverpool , Bristol and Belfast are operating at levels broadly what they were pre pandemic . Total nonsense! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, snowman said: Interestingly, every daytime foot passenger fare in the ferry is over £50 this week. I paid £44.50 1st Nov, one-way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanx Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Supply and demand. there are return fares out and back this week for less using evening sailings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, garymanx said: Supply and demand. there are return fares out and back this week for less using evening sailings You mean night time or through the night sailings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAsHell Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 4 hours ago, IOM said: Maybe you are right or maybe you are wrong who knows . However I still find it unacceptable on a number of levels . Firstly the fact that a one way ticket was costing £300 ( before bags ) in the first place . Secondly that refunds have been offered for EasyJet card holders only . Thirdly that it’s still over £200 one way ( before bags ). And point four is it’s for a randomly timed once a day service to Gatwick airport . Point five compare and contrast their commercial behaviour on Manchester and Liverpool where there is competition. I would hazard a guess that right now the London to Isle of Man is the most profitable route in the EasyJet network . In any other sector or industry the customer would vote with their feet but so many people are trapped in a world where they believe EasyJet are wonderful they fail to see what is going on around them ! Let’s hope the other posters are right and it gets sorted quickly . A return ticket over Christmas to Gatwick is £67. If they can't fill one plane a day, why would they put two on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie2 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 3 hours ago, snowman said: London should be sorted in the new year.... Should or will be sorted? Could your post be any more lacking in any detail whatsoever? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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