Flybe

[752]

Think maybe Loganair have used their ATR on IOM rotations also there is a picture if you google it

 

[Jerry]

Think maybe Loganair have used their ATR on IOM rotations also there is a picture if you google it

Yep they have but that started after Flybe 1 operated too LHR with the Q400 i believe.

 

[KARFA]

Think maybe Loganair have used their ATR on IOM rotations also there is a picture if you google it

I completely forgot about them. They operated in to T5 as well. That was in 2020 and possibly in to 2021.

 

[KARFA]

Well as expected security was very quiet, about 10 people in front of me, most of whom were the KL crew. I think the problem is very much before 9am in the mornings where you have a lot of flights leaving.

 

[KARFA]

Sadly delayed quite a bit. The plane was just over an hour late arriving in to BHD from BHX. Still not left BHD yet. We were supposed to depart LBA at 1845, but I guess it will be after 2000 at the earliest now.

 

[White Heather]

Sadly delayed quite a bit. The plane was just over an hour late arriving in to BHD from BHX. Still not left BHD yet. We were supposed to depart LBA at 1845, but I guess it will be after 2000 at the earliest now.

Not the best of starts. It's only just landed at 1935 hrs. Always a risk though when they still don't have a full fleet so no spare aircraft if anything goes wrong. Hopefully that will soon improve.

 

[markietg]

Sadly delayed quite a bit. The plane was just over an hour late arriving in to BHD from BHX. Still not left BHD yet. We were supposed to depart LBA at 1845, but I guess it will be after 2000 at the earliest now.

Well I’ve managed to get myself into the Aer Lingus lounge here in T2….so no rush KARFA

 

[KARFA]

Yes we are just about to get on soon. Looks like 8 onboard this evening.

 

[Finger66]

Wow - a 10% LF. Defo hope things improve. Advertising, PR, marketing, promotions and code shares/inter line defo needed

 

[KARFA]

Onboard now.

Apparently 4 passengers due to be on the return northbound.

 

[lbaspotter]

Good to see both the airport and Flybe have to posted on social media (Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn) regards today's 2 new route launches from LBA to BHD & LHR.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1519725329413296128

https://twitter.com/x/status/1519705628117188608

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Onboard now.

Apparently 4 passengers due to be on the return northbound.

Ouch!

 

[markietg]

Yes….can confirm 4 of us sat here at coaching gate A1

 

[White Heather]

Depressing start.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Flybe cant afford to subsidise to this extent, they dont have the resources. Im hoping the fact LHR wasnt canned before now is because forward bookings are better or a code share with BA or Star Alliance is imminent. Stress on the word imminent.

 

[lbaspotter]

Flybe cant afford to subsidise to this extent, they dont have the resources. Im hoping the fact LHR wasnt canned before now is because forward bookings are better or a code share with BA or Star Alliance is imminent. Stress on the word imminent.

Agree with all that, but makes me wonder if LBA have offered Flybe any kind of insentitves too?
Eg, Free landing /ATC fees or some form of subsidy for them to operate the LBA-LHR route for so long until it starts to break profit..

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Agree with all that, but makes me wonder if LBA have offered Flybe any kind of insentitves too?. Eg Free landing /ATC fees or subsidy to operate the route for so long until it starts to break profit ..

Id like to think so but freebies on those items arent going to even scratch the surface.

 

[lbaspotter]

Id like to think so but freebies on those items arent going to even scratch the surface.

Well it hasn't stopped the so well known Conservative mayor up in Teesside funding his Airport routes with subsidies paid to Loganair & Ryanair to fly it's aircraft around half empty. Has it?

Deep pockets come to mind!

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Well it hasn't stop the so called mayor up in Teesside funding his routes with subsidy paid to Loganair & Ryanair to fly it's aircraft half empty. Has it?

But to what extent are MME subsidising?- thats the question. If I were managing an airline and an airport made a case to me for flying a route I would ask them to put their money where their mouth was and chip in at least until they were proved right and the route was viable.

 

[A400]

What were the loads on the BHD flights?