Flybe

[Liverpoola380]

Does anybody know if Flybe will ever introduced a tier scheme for their frequent flyer programme?

 

[Jerry]

Does anybody know if Flybe will ever introduced a tier scheme for their frequent flyer programme?

They have a frequent flyer scheme?

 

[Liverpoola380]

Yes you only get avoid not status as in gold silver platinum

 

[EGCC_MAN]

Think 'avoid' should read AVIOS? Looks like the joys of autocorrect have struck again!

 

[Liverpoola380]

Think 'avoid' should read AVIOS? Looks like the joys of autocorrect have struck again!

Hahaha yes Avios it should have said!!

 

[lbaspotter]

Can tell you the was a good 60 passengers on todays lunchtime Manchester to London Southend flight using Stobart Air AYR72, EI-FMJ including myself.

 

[Aviador]

Hope you enjoyed your flight LBAspotter!

 

[EGCC_MAN]

Well that is interesting. I was one of just nine pax aboard the Thursday morning southbound to SEN. Shocking. EI-FMJ did the honours that day as well.

BACF back on Friday evening LCY-MAN looked like 31 pax. 3 of these forward of dividing curtain (paid more?). Healthy load for a glorified positioning sector ... should offset the operating costs somewhat.

 

[ethanegcc]

EI-FMJ is the usual it seems; a very nice cabin I must say.

When I flew the route in December, 39 pax were onboard IIRC. So quite a mixed bag anecdotally...

 

[ethanegcc]

Interestingly, according to the Southend thread on PPRUnE, the SEN-MAN route carried some 800 more passengers in December than the SEN-GLA route which operates on a similar frequency mostly with the larger E195.

 

[lbaspotter]

Put it another way I wont be using Southend as a point of entry to London ever again after last weekends experience. How do they get away calling it an Airport serving London when its 36 miles away in middle of now where?

Took me 2 hours to get from Southend airport to Stratford using public transport. (They advertise it as taking under 55 mins with up to 8 trains an hour)
Well due to weekend engineering weekend works on that line, "which I was only informed about on arrival at Southend Airport rail station" the was only 2 trains running (So offering a 30 min service) and that I would have to get off at Billericay. Then had to get onto the rail replacement bus service all the way down to Newbury Park station. From there I was then directed onto the Central Line TFL Underground service to Stratford.

 

[Silvercity]

Put it another way I wont be using Southend as a point of entry to London ever again after last weekends experience. How do they get away calling it an Airport serving London when its 36 miles away in middle of now where?

Took me 2 hours to get from Southend airport to Stratford using public transport. (They advertise it as taking under 55 mins with up to 8 trains an hour)
Well due to weekend engineering weekend works on that line, "which I was only informed about on arrival at Southend Airport rail station" the was only 2 trains running (So offering a 30 min service) and that I would have to get off at Billericay. Then had to get onto the rail replacement bus service all the way down to Newbury Park station. From here I was then directed onto the Central Line TFL Underground service to Stratford.

Sounds great !!!!

 

[Silvercity]

Tried to book Manchester to Luxembourg in August, but looks like its not operating.

 

[BlueManc]

This just popped up on the stock market news feed:

Flybe Announces Future Fleet Plans

After a comprehensive review of regional aircraft options, Flybe Group plc ("Flybe"), Europe's largest regional airline, has concluded that the Bombardier Q400 is the best core aircraft for its current and future needs. It will therefore remain as the backbone of the Flybe fleet for the foreseeable future.

The Q400 is faster than the alternative turboprops, with a performance close to jet aircraft over the relatively short sectors that Flybe operates. In addition, with excellent operating economics including turboprop fuel efficiency, it is cheaper to operate than similar-sized jet aircraft, and has a much smaller noise footprint. Flybe will however continue to operate a number of Embraer E175 jets for longer or busier routes.

Flybe's stated strategy is to reduce its overall fleet and to concentrate on profitable routes only. In the past twelve months, Flybe handed back six older end-of-lease Q400s. With a further planned handback of all nine Embraer 195 jets, the overall fleet is well on the way to reducing in size from 85 at its peak in May 2017, to a target of around 70 aircraft by early 2020.

Flybe's Q400 fleet remains a relatively young one, with an average age of just over 10 years. The airline has accordingly concluded that it will retain its remaining Q400 aircraft and, where economic, extend their service lives. This will save considerable capital expenditure over the next few years, by avoiding the requirement to acquire new aircraft.

Flybe still has a heritage order for four Embraer E175s due in 2019. These will be delivered with new 'winglet technology' to help reduce fuel consumption. Apart from these, Flybe is not planning any additional new aircraft orders for the foreseeable future.

Flybe CEO, Christine Ourmières- Widener said: "Flybe's strategy is to reduce the fleet size to an optimum level and make the business demand-driven rather than capacity-led. Our fleet configuration is an important part of that strategy. We examined exhaustively all the options and concluded the Bombardier Q400 is the best core aircraft for us. Its superior economy, speed and quietness is ideal for a regional airline such as ourselves. Together with a number of Embraer E175s, our future fleet will be the optimum required for our specific regional route network."

Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft added: "We are delighted that Flybe, our long-term customer and largest Q400 operator, remains committed to the Q400 as its preferred turboprop. With its jet-like performance, industry-leading reliability and unbeatable economics, we are glad that the Q400 turboprop will continue to support Flybe as the airline further imposes itself as one of Europe's leading regional providers."

John Slattery, President & CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation commented: "Flybe's commitment to the E175 as its regional jet of choice is a great endorsement of the type as a key part of its wider fleet. Now, introducing in its fleet the most updated version of the E175 with lower fuel burn, Flybe will enjoy even greater operating economics on their jet-service routes. We are looking forward to continuing to support and work with Flybe in the future."

 

[Jerry]

Exeter will go 4 daily this winter.

 

[Jerry]

My sister is using Flybe today from Manchester and wasn't impressed with them this morning or this evening!
It turns out that Flybe's check in machines aren't working so they have 2 desks and that's it. Also her ticket didn't tell her she was flying with Air France so she ended up in the wrong check in queue! Eventually she got on her way and enjoyed flying with Air France and now she's waiting at Paris for her Flybe E175 to bring her back to Manchester and that's delayed by 35 minutes but the aircraft has arrived now so it shouldn't be too long till she gets on her way!
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[pholling]

My sister is using Flybe today from Manchester and wasn't impressed with them this morning or this evening!
It turns out that Flybe's check in machines aren't working so they have 2 desks and that's it. Also her ticket didn't tell her she was flying with Air France so she ended up in the wrong check in queue! Eventually she got on her way and enjoyed flying with Air France and now she's waiting at Paris for her Flybe E175 to bring her back to Manchester and that's delayed by 35 minutes but the aircraft has arrived now so it shouldn't be too long till she gets on her way!
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Sounds to me like a FlyBe issue, though in general any part of the chain can spoil the entire experience, and the self-check-in machines are MAG provided, but will link to FlyBe software. Can't figure out why it wasn't clear on her confirmation that she was on an AF flight going out? The real problem, is that the FlyBe and AF desks are so far apart.

 

[Jerry]

Sounds to me like a FlyBe issue, though in general any part of the chain can spoil the entire experience, and the self-check-in machines are MAG provided, but will link to FlyBe software. Can't figure out why it wasn't clear on her confirmation that she was on an AF flight going out? The real problem, is that the FlyBe and AF desks are so far apart.

I don't know if it was related but the next day Flybe put out a warning asking people to check in online rather than at the airport at most of their bases. I think because my sister booked with Flybe i think she expected it to be with them and was unaware that it could be with another airline.

 

[Silvercity]

I don't know if it was related but the next day Flybe put out a warning asking people to check in online rather than at the airport at most of their bases. I think because my sister booked with Flybe i think she expected it to be with them and was unaware that it could be with another airline.

I think passengers who are not familiar with code sharing and the like , it can all seem a bit strange....am I on right plane etc.

 

[Jerry]

I think passengers who are not familiar with code sharing and the like , it can all seem a bit strange....am I on right plane etc.

Yeah most of my sisters flights seem to be direct with the airlines and i didn't think to mention before that she could be flying on Air France metal.