Wizz Air

[Jerry]

Strange how even though it didn't operate this morning it departed 1h25mins late to LCA...

Could've been any number of different problems from a technical fault to an ATC delay.

 

[geoff]

It might have been a crewing issue, it didn't land from Faro, until the early hours. Have WIZZ got their own service engineer at CWL, or do they have a contract with Caerdav, or Globaltrek, or somebody else.

 

[Red Flyer]

Is this purely down to staff shortages or air traffic restraints across the continent or is the airport infrastructure simply not up to scratch?

All that can be said is of late it seems to be "Amazing delays start here eventually”

 

[Jerry]

It might have been a crewing issue, it didn't land from Faro, until the early hours. Have WIZZ got their own service engineer at CWL, or do they have a contract with Caerdav, or Globaltrek, or somebody else.

Isn't there a company there called Swift Engineering that does the line maintenance at the airport?

 

[Jerry]

airport infrastructure simply not up to scratch?

Well i doubt Cardiff has seen this many passengers in a while!

 

[geoff]

I don't know of Swift Engineering Jerry, they have a web site but it only relates to a large industrial fencing firm.

 

[Jerry]

I don't know of Swift Engineering Jerry, they have a web site but it only relates to a large industrial fencing firm.

Maybe i've got the name wrong then, but i'm sure there is a company at the airport that does line maintenance.

 

[Pontyboy]

Must be crew as both morning gaps in the week come after the 6 sector day. Possibly they aren’t ready to provide a full schedule for one aircraft just yet.

it does seem strange but with staffing issues at many airlines at present, it’s great Wizz has got off to a good start.

Shame crewing levels weren’t there to introduce a 2 weekly Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura

 

[Jerry]

Shame crewing levels weren’t there to introduce a 2 weekly Gran Canaria / Fuerteventura

Problem is that the routes wouldn't be up and running that long.

 

[Barry Man]

The problem on Sunday was down to crew out of hours from Saturday I asked the dispatcher the reason for this on Sunday night as I was in work and the engineers that are based at Cardiff are Storm Aviation

 

[Barry Man]

And also slot restrictions for them , missed that bit out ooppps

 

[Jerry]

Storm Aviation

Thanks! I knew it started with an S!

 

[Jerry]

Looks like everyone had a good day!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1513478005737275393

 

[MrFenner]

I’ve noticed a lot of social media activity about the base opening today, however the actual airline has failed to mention once that they will fly to Corfu…

Maybe a sign? I hope not.

 

[Pontyboy]

Problem is that the routes wouldn't be up and running that long.

True but at the same time shows the airline how much demand there is for spring/early summer. If it produces good numbers then summer speaks for itself. Definitely an exciting time for the airport and I feel like the momentum of the place has shifted.

 

[Jerry]

True but at the same time shows the airline how much demand there is for spring/early summer. If it produces good numbers then summer speaks for itself. Definitely an exciting time for the airport and I feel like the momentum of the place has shifted.

It's interesting that Wizz are still advertising for cabin crew.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1513532076334764041

 

[geoff]

They are still recruiting for staff, could it be a good sign for the future?

 

[Jerry]

They are still recruiting for staff, could it be a good sign for the future?

Hopefully it is a good sign for the future!

 

[aviatorconcorde]

Potentially preparing for a high turn over? I don’t think it’s the highest of paying jobs.

 

[Foxlimayankee]

They have probably struggled to recruit, like lots of industries. Some may have left from the original intake before the base opening was delayed. They have a huge base at Luton so I imagine any shortages are being covered by crew from other bases until CWL is fully recruited. I wouldn't get too excited about it being further expansion just yet.