KLM

[michael]

Greatest Hits radio giving KLM LBA- AMS- the world some air time today, certainly plenty of publicity / advertising for the route

 

[White Heather]

There was a nice advert on TV last night for KLM from LBA to AMS. It showed a KLM E190-2 though which is a bit naughty given most flights aren't operated by KLM, let alone on an E190-2.

Some might argue that is misrepresentation unless the ad makes clear that other operators might be used.

Even so, it's good to see an LBA specific ad . There was also an ad by Aurigny for their service from LBA to GCI.

 

[Aviador]

There was a nice advert on TV last night for KLM from LBA to AMS. It showed a KLM E190-2 though which is a bit naughty given most flights aren't operated by KLM, let alone on an E190-2.

Some might argue that is misrepresentation unless the ad makes clear that other operators might be used.

Even so, it's good to see an LBA specific ad . There was also an ad by Aurigny for their service from LBA to GCI.

Seen similar ads online too specifically for LBA so it's good to see KLM pushing it.

 

[Finger66]

So that's both KLM and Eastern pushing things just now! Albeit just in very different ways

 

[jason1-11]

Not strictly LBA related, but more MME. Out of the 3 flights scheduled yesterday, 2 were cancelled and 1 departed over 2 hours late. Tech aircraft stated as the reason.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Another 'sub optimal' KLM experience. My sons fiance and a group of friends were booked on this mornings flight to AMS. They were going for a long weekend.

At 19:00 last night they got an email from KLM advising them the aircraft originally scheduled aircraft had gone 'tech' and there were no longer seats for them. Priority was being given to pax with connections. The scheduled aircraft was an E190, the substituted one was an E170.

They offered a flight 24 hours later- tomorrow morning and some compensation.

Not very satisfactory when you are only going for 3 days and cant get a refund on accommodation

Lets hope tomorrows operates on time.

 

[KARFA]

Another 'sub optimal' KLM experience. My sons fiance and a group of friends were booked on this mornings flight to AMS. They were going for a long weekend.

At 19:00 last night they got an email from KLM advising them the aircraft originally scheduled aircraft had gone 'tech' and there were no longer seats for them. Priority was being given to pax with connections. The scheduled aircraft was an E190, the substituted one was an E170.

They offered a flight 24 hours later- tomorrow morning and some compensation.

Not very satisfactory when you are only going for 3 days and cant get a refund on accommodation

Lets hope tomorrows operates on time.

they should claim for compensation from KLM - they should get £220 each which may help cover the hotel cost loss.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

they should claim for compensation from KLM - they should get £220 each which may help cover the hotel cost loss.

Thanks, I assume thats what they were offered. Its better than nothing but doesnt really compensate for the loss of time. I was more concerned that KLMCH didnt step in with an aircraft, or that there was no offer of another flight today.

Apart from customer confidence and loss of reputation it must be costing KLM a fortune for all these cancellations, delays and other issues.

 

[lbaspotter]

Looks like Eastern have messed up yet again. As KLM Mainline Boeing 737-700, PH-BGQ is booked to operate this afternoons KLM1023/1024 rotation.

 

[White Heather]

Looks like Eastern have messed up yet again. As KLM Mainline Boeing 737-700, PH-BGQ is booked to operate this afternoons KLM1023/1024 rotation.

Probably doiing a football charter! ?.
Palace at Liverpool maybe.

 

[jason1-11]

Probably doiing a football charter! ?.
Palace at Liverpool maybe.

One of their EMB170's is in Lisbon today, bringing home the successful Arsenal ladies.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Looks like Eastern have messed up yet again. As KLM Mainline Boeing 737-700, PH-BGQ is booked to operate this afternoons KLM1023/1024 rotation.

Finally mainline at LBA! One flight anyway haha

 

[White Heather]

Finally mainline at LBA! One flight anyway haha

We had a 737 900 just after lockdown finished.

 

[Finger66]

Loving the fact Mainline stepped in today - let's hope that happens again, or even becomes permanent - we can only dream.

That's ultimately the end of the footy season now so perhaps 3 months grace for Eastern to really get their house in order before it all starts all over again.

 

[Finger66]

Things have definitely quietened down on this thread so is that a good sign things are starting to settle for T3? As mentioned before could be no coincidence this is happening now the football season is over and if so what starts to happen again from August?

@White Heather would be very interested to know what LBA Management thinks of all this at the next CCM!

 

[lbaspotter]

Even though the night-stopping aircraft Embraer 190, G-CSLN arrived on the late KLM1025 service evening, tomorrow morning's early KLM1018 Service to Amsterdam has been cancelled due to Eastern having no spare Flight-crew to operate it.

It will instead position out empty to Manchester at 12:30 as "EZE071P"

 

[Finger66]

What a ******* joke. When is the next CCM? I really do hope LBA Management are lobbying KLM hard to resolve all this and really am interested to know what they have to say about it

 

[White Heather]

What a ******* joke. When is the next CCM? I really do hope LBA Management are lobbying KLM hard to resolve all this and really am interested to know what they have to say about it

25th.

I have written to LBA asking that the CEO discuss the situation in detail as part of his business update.

 

[Pat]

Its now showing on Flightradar24 Manchester to Amsterdam KL1034 departing 1345. Replacing I presume the KL1033 1310 cancelled departure.

 

[Finger66]

See we have an E170 on the night stopper tonight along with 2 out of 3 flights tomorrow. Suppose we should be thankful all 3 look to be operating, but so much for an all E190 operation. I for one am not amused -again!