Primera Air

[58terminus]

Does anyone conceivably believe they may return to BHX long haul as per their past statement?

No

 

[Foxlimayankee]

I can't see them returning to BHX anytime soon. They obviously have other markets they want to try out, and outside of the UK is probably wise for now, with a concentration on growing STN. Most people on the continent won't know anything about the disastrous startup.
For some reason the 737-800 is still being used on some EWR flights. There's either 1 a/c out of service or its crewing issues.
New York, BOS, IAD and Canada are key North American destinations. It's probably better for them to concentrate on those routes from different EU origins that try smaller US markets from the same airports.

 

[IanFarquharson]

I think BHX can forget Primera as they have moved onto announcing other major European cities, great shame as they could have been great for BHX.
But got it wrong and we have paid the price, I still dont believe it was down to booking numbers.

 

[Brum X]

I think BHX can forget Primera as they have moved onto announcing other major European cities, great shame as they could have been great for BHX.
But got it wrong and we have paid the price, I still dont believe it was down to booking numbers.

Hopefully now BHX can make an effort to attract US airlines back to BHX.

Delta to JFK will do nicely thanks and at the minuite i dont even care if its on an old 757, anything is surely better than 1: Primera Air and 2: BHX not served directly to New York.

Or United making a return. I would welcome either with open arms tomorrow.

 

[Purebeef]

Hopefully BHX will learn from the primera farce. Still think that pushed the US carriers out. The selling point was several us routes which Bhx went with. The down side Primera do not their arse from their elbow.

 

[jfy1999]

Could a mod maybe move posts #1622-1625 over to the Route Development thread? It is indeed interesting to hear about IndiGo but I don't see what they have to do with Primera...just saying

 

[Brum X]

Could a mod maybe move posts #1622-1625 over to the Route Development thread? It is indeed interesting to hear about IndiGo but I don't see what they have to do with Primera...just saying

Yeah i was thinking the same but i think BHXsupporter just thought low cost long haul airline using an A321Neo and Primera Air came into his head, it is easily done.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Could a mod maybe move posts #1622-1625 over to the Route Development thread? It is indeed interesting to hear about IndiGo but I don't see what they have to do with Primera...just saying

Done

 

[Ray Finkle]

More social media stories of flights being cancelled once passengers are waiting at the gate, we even have a petition now.

https://www.change.org/p/european-c...tion-required-of-primera-air-unlawful-actions

 

[smithy108]

No standing still. Primera now announced services from Madrid , usual routes starting July and August with again shiny MAX 9

 

[Brum X]

No standing still. Primera now announced services from Madrid , usual routes starting July and August with again shiny MAX 9

 

[Ianbutty]

No standing still. Primera now announced services from Madrid , usual routes starting July and August with again shiny MAX 9

To save them the effort:

Press release September 2023

Primera announces transatlantic routes from Halfpenny Green.

The new routes to New York, Boston and Toronto are the 785th such services to be announced by us since we started doing this 6 year's ago.

"All of our previous announcements have been met by widespread media coverage and a significant level of feedback by customers.

We hope the residents of Heathton and Bobbington will enjoy the idea that they could fly from their local airport to some of the most exciting cities in the world.

We are ordering new aircraft to support our expansion programme."

 

[Ray Finkle]

Another website has an internal email suggesting that Primera will file for bankruptcy tomorrow.

Whilst they were a complete shambles at BHX I definitely take no joy in it coming to this and do feel for those who have lost their jobs, I hope that they can find new employment quickly.

 

[Scottie Dog]

If this is true if is a great shame for all of the crews who have worked hard to try to remedy the failure of management.

I've just read the "Non to be leaked" email and it appears that the cat has been well and truly let out of the bag.

 

[Ashley]

Ray, echo your views regarding the staff losing their jobs. It’s a year to the day that Monarch went bust.

 

[Jerry]

Sad news for the staff and customers.

 

[flymetothemoon]

Another website has an internal email suggesting that Primera will file for bankruptcy tomorrow.

Whilst they were a complete shambles at BHX I definitely take no joy in it coming to this and do feel for those who have lost their jobs, I hope that they can find new employment quickly.

Whilst I am really sorry for the good people who will lose their jobs, I cannot say I'm sorry for the abomination of an airline who treated myself and my wife with contempt.I for one will not miss them!!

 

[Ray Finkle]

OY-PSE is currently on it's way to Malaga, it will be interesting to see if it operates the return flight back to the UK.

 

[Ray Finkle]

It's now official with a statement on their website.

https://primeraair.com/about-us/corporate-news/ceases-operations/

 

[Scottie Dog]

So, let's just abandon you with no suggestions as to how you might be able to make a claim!!