asitis Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Banker said: Not anymore it’s cancelled blaming ATC restrictions so no compensation Yup just found that out, tomorrows business meeting in London down the pan ! Off home now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Banker said: Not anymore it’s cancelled blaming ATC restrictions so no compensation Surely that’s not the reason. That’s what they’re saying but really it’s down to airport closing at 9.45 and they were over that with their estimated landing time here. That’s a joke. The reason it’s cancelled is that they’re running late throughout the day. They well know what time airport is supposed to close. Who in their right mind is ever going to book that last Gatwick flight . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Surely that’s not the reason. That’s what they’re saying but really it’s down to airport closing at 9.45 and they were over that with their estimated landing time here. That’s a joke. The reason it’s cancelled is that they’re running late throughout the day. They well know what time airport is supposed to close. Who in their right mind is ever going to book that last Gatwick flight . That’s the reason they’re giving on app so no compensation but they are paying hotels, obviously anyone planning a holiday from Gatwick who was booked to travel today won’t get there now unless they went via another route before this evening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 The aircraft was late leaving Nice due to ATC Aircraft reg is G-EZBI this is the reason why the IOM got cancelled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Banker said: That’s the reason they’re giving on app so no compensation but they are paying hotels, obviously anyone planning a holiday from Gatwick who was booked to travel today won’t get there now unless they went via another route before this evening They’re going to pull that flight. Unless they rearrange their schedule they’re just not making that flight 5 times out 10 if not more. Tbf it’s not really our ATC issue is it as airport always supposed to close at 9 45 I believe. Edited July 3, 2023 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I was on the 6.50pm Loganair back from London City and it was half full. I genuinely don’t understand why anyone would book that late Gatwick instead of the City flight, especially with the new security at City. I was on a through ticket, yes, but it was actually cheaper than booking a separate BA and EasyJet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 This is what 15 + years of utter bullshitters running the airport gets you all of who have no commercial aptitude at all ! Believe me nothing has changed !! As the old saying goes in respect of Chris Thomas who is a clever guy " Bullshit baffles brains !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, asitis said: As the old saying goes in respect of Chris Thomas who is a clever guy " Bullshit baffles brains !" there's a big big difference between clever and smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 38 minutes ago, asitis said: As the old saying goes in respect of Chris Thomas who is a clever guy " Bullshit baffles brains !" He was quite good on Manx Radio this morning though. It looks like he had gripped the issue even if the solution would seem to be implemented at IOMGs glacial level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 34 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: He was quite good on Manx Radio this morning though. It looks like he had gripped the issue even if the solution would seem to be implemented at IOMGs glacial level. I bloody hope so stranded again last night, off to Heathrow this morning ! Costing a bloody fortune in delayed and lost business. Freedom to flourish my arse ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, asitis said: I bloody hope so stranded again last night, off to Heathrow this morning ! Costing a bloody fortune in delayed and lost business. Freedom to flourish my arse ! I completely agree. I’ve got one client now who refuses to meet in the IOM after being dicked about on two previous trips over. Nobody can schedule 3 days in their diary for a one day trip to the IOM. The reputational damage is huge. But as we know this is all about government buying new toys and it looks like Thomas has now agreed to go to Tynwald for approval to buy a flight simulator to base in the IOM and upgrade the security area again. Once the civil servants get their expensive new toys they’ll be happy again. Because let’s face it they don’t care about reputational damage to the IOM or any of our businesses. They just care about shiny new things that can be bought with our money. At least Thomas seems to have gripped that now. Edited July 4, 2023 by offshoremanxman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 30 minutes ago, asitis said: I bloody hope so stranded again last night, off to Heathrow this morning ! Costing a bloody fortune in delayed and lost business. Freedom to flourish my arse ! Both easyJet cancellations yesterday were down to easyJet & apparently ATC delays over France airspace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 We need someone to grow a pair and realise this is not acceptable. The airport director just waffles for hours with a stream of bullshit to rival the goddess of bullshit who's gone now ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 4 hours ago, offshoremanxman said: [...] it looks like Thomas has now agreed to go to Tynwald for approval to buy a flight simulator to base in the IOM and upgrade the security area again. It's even better that that. According to Manx Radio we're getting "a virtual stimulator". If that doesn't make Ronaldsway a destination in its own right, nothing will. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 @Chris Thomas , if you’re listening, would you order two please. I’ll settle up with you later. Thanks. x 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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