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[lbaspotter]

The LBA based Boeing 737-300 fleet should be operating

Summer 2025 = all 7x remain in service
Winter 2025/26 = +2 retirements
Summer 2026 = 5x in service
Winter 2026/27 = +1 retirement
Summer 2027 = 4x in service
Winter 2027/28 = +4 Full fleet retirement

 

[Finger66]

I just wonder if that though may be subject to change if they continue to have the same reliability issues they have had this year? Equally at least we have a "worst case" scenario

 

[Len Fish]

They range from 25-27 years old so although well maintained like anything that’s knocking on reliability can be an issue, especially in view of their intensive use. Whether the recent problems were a one off or a trend remains to be seen but I suspect Jet2 will stick with the phased withdrawal of them over the next four years as you can’t just replace 7 aircraft at the drop of a hat.

 

[Finger66]

Totally agree @Len Fish that they will continue with the plan all things being equal however I do feel they may have their hand forced a little if reliability issues continue. Once things start to the level they have this year then further problems can be prone to be even more regular. As we keep saying Jet2 don't usually get much wrong and these old workhorses certainly don't owe them anything. LBA CLEUD outcome could also start to play a part - who knows

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Does that include the leases of the 2 A330's from Air Tanker? Or will they continue on high density routes for the summer months?

This was my thought exactly. Last summer they had an A330-300 with 388 seats on board and I'm pretty sure that they were going mostly full.

With 327 seats to replace that is a A321 and a B737-800 at the same time whilst that is more seats {{421 = 94 additional }} the question is does Manchester and other destinations have the additional capacity (runway slots etc) available?

As someone on the dried fruit forum - on certain days Jet2 send a A330, B757/A321 (sometimes x2) and/or a B737 down to some destinations (Palma, Tenerife). That is some capacity to loose when you need to replace 327 with 232 seats.

 

[White Heather]

This was my thought exactly. Last summer they had an A330-300 with 388 seats on board and I'm pretty sure that they were going mostly full.

With 327 seats to replace that is a A321 and a B737-800 at the same time whilst that is more seats {{421 = 94 additional }} the question is does Manchester and other destinations have the additional capacity (runway slots etc) available?

As someone on the dried fruit forum - on certain days Jet2 send a A330, B757/A321 (sometimes x2) and/or a B737 down to some destinations (Palma, Tenerife). That is some capacity to loose when you need to replace 327 with 232 seats.

The way things are going with the anti tourist protests, demand for Spain may reduce all by itself .

Jet2 can't lease A330s forever. It's hugely expensive and if they didn't have an alternative plan for moving passengers without them, then they would surely buy them themselves instead of leasing. At some point, the A330 leases may well end and they will find another way.

 

[michael]

The LBA based Boeing 737-300 fleet should be operating

Summer 2025 = all 7x remain in service
Winter 2025/26 = +2 retirements
Summer 2026 = 5x in service
Winter 2026/27 = +1 retirement
Summer 2027 = 4x in service
Winter 2027/28 = +4 Full fleet retirement

We must not forget though that these B733's are the thick end of 10 years younger than some of the still active 757's, and while in summer they get hammered like flying buses they're not usually overworked in winter

 

[LBA4EVER]

A couple of full economy A380s out of MAN would be ideal for high density routes, serious no joke! Demand and runway length is all there, bet there are some A380s out there!

 

[Finger66]

One in PIK doing nothing apparently. Other than waiting for DSA to reopen!!!!!

 

[LBA787]

A couple of full economy A380s out of MAN would be ideal for high density routes, serious no joke! Demand and runway length is all there, bet there are some A380s out there!

For a multitude of reasons it would never happen, but let’s play with your idea for a minute. MAN being 380 capable could technically work but what euro holiday airports would they operate that monster into?

Furthermore, what would it operate in winter?

 

[lbaspotter]

I see Jet2 founder Phillip Meeson has sold 5 million of his shares he owns in the in airline this week worth around £70 million, he has also sold his shares in Leeds/Bradford Airport.

Founder of Jet2 Sells More Shares Following Airline's Successes

The founder of Jet2, Phillip Meeson, has sold more of his shares in the carrier following their strong successes over the course of 2024.

avsn.co.uk

 

[White Heather]

I see Jet2 founder Phillip Meeson has sold 5 million of his shares he owns in the in airline this week worth around £70 million, he has also sold his shares in Leeds/Bradford Airport.

Founder of Jet2 Sells More Shares Following Airline's Successes

The founder of Jet2, Phillip Meeson, has sold more of his shares in the carrier following their strong successes over the course of 2024.

avsn.co.uk

The things folk have to do to pay their winter fuel bills!

 

[LBA4EVER]

For a multitude of reasons it would never happen, but let’s play with your idea for a minute. MAN being 380 capable could technically work but what euro holiday airports would they operate that monster into?

Furthermore, what would it operate in winter?

Good point there, forgot about when the A380 gets to the other end, MAN is capable but yes the holiday airports would not be equipped and you cant really stick it on a remote stand, image all the busses you would need!
Does anyone know if any major holiday airports are A380 capable? Certainly not skiathos haha
An A380 in the jet2 silver and red livery would look the biz!

 

[Aviador]

I see Jet2 founder Phillip Meeson has sold 5 million of his shares he owns in the in airline this week worth around £70 million, he has also sold his shares in Leeds/Bradford Airport.

Founder of Jet2 Sells More Shares Following Airline's Successes

The founder of Jet2, Phillip Meeson, has sold more of his shares in the carrier following their strong successes over the course of 2024.

avsn.co.uk

Wait, what? PM "has sold a tiny chunk of his Leeds Bradford Airport shares", how much of it does he own?

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Wait, what? PM "has sold a tiny chunk of his Leeds Bradford Airport shares", how much of it does he own?

Shares in LBA?

 

[Len Fish]

Wait, what? PM "has sold a tiny chunk of his Leeds Bradford Airport shares", how much of it does he own?

In April this year, Meeson also decreased his stake in the Leeds Bradford Airport-based group from 18.32 per cent to 17.73 per cent.-Yahoo Finance UK.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

In April this year, Meeson also decreased his stake in the Leeds Bradford Airport-based group from 18.32 per cent to 17.73 per cent.-Yahoo Finance UK.

I had no idea that anyone other than AMP (or successors) had shares in the airport. I cant remember it ever being mentioned on here before.

 

[LBA787]

Good point there, forgot about when the A380 gets to the other end, MAN is capable but yes the holiday airports would not be equipped and you cant really stick it on a remote stand, image all the busses you would need!
Does anyone know if any major holiday airports are A380 capable? Certainly not skiathos haha
An A380 in the jet2 silver and red livery would look the biz!

Interesting one, at a push I’d say probably PMI, LCA, AYT, AGP and possibly TFS & LPA… most won’t be compatible for passenger ops but could be certified for ad-hoc or diversions.

Come to think of it, LCA and LPA are definitely geographically good divert points for Europe - Middle East and Europe - South America.

 

[lbaspotter]

Well one thing for sure we won't likely be seeing a Jet2's/Air Tanker Airbus A330's or any A380 for that matter at LBA anytime.

It looks like we are stuck with the Boeing 737-300's for a couple more years along with the Boeing 737-800's. Hopefully the new Airbus A321Neo's will start to make an appearance.

 

[Finger66]

Not sure if B733 GDFO gone tech (again) but it's just returned to the apron (not on stand) having taxied out for departure. May be some other reason though

Update: Now back on stand