easyJet

[Severn]

As I mentioned last week, EZY has 17x aircraft based at BRS this summer (7x A319s and 10x A320s) plus one spare aircraft.
I'm not sure when it was planned to base the spare aircraft; whether an opportunity came along when BMR closed, or maybe EZY had planned it when they knew that new stands were being built. I suspect though that with BRS now such a large base, (joint 5th with MAN in the whole of the EZY network behind LGW (1st), LTN, MXP and TXL) it was most likely planned due to the size of the operation at BRS.
Having a spare aircraft based at BRS should help to minimise delays and cancelations. Its benefits however may go unnoticed given that if an aircraft does go tech, then the spare aircraft can pick up the planned flights without too much hassle (given it is working and there are enough crew to operate it). We then might not see much of an effect on the days schedule whereas in the past, a spare aircraft may have had to position in from another base causing more delay, or even flights being cancelled.
Of course delays and cancelations will not just disappear now BRS has a spare aircraft based, but it's certainly better than not having one at all!

 

[TheLocalYokel]

As I mentioned last week, EZY has 17x aircraft based at BRS this summer (7x A319s and 10x A320s) plus one spare aircraft.
I'm not sure when it was planned to base the spare aircraft; whether an opportunity came along when BMR closed, or maybe EZY had planned it when they knew that new stands were being built. I suspect though that with BRS now such a large base, (joint 5th with MAN in the whole of the EZY network behind LGW (1st), LTN, MXP and TXL) it was most likely planned due to the size of the operation at BRS.
Having a spare aircraft based at BRS should help to minimise delays and cancelations. Its benefits however may go unnoticed given that if an aircraft does go tech, then the spare aircraft can pick up the planned flights without too much hassle (given it is working and there are enough crew to operate it). We then might not see much of an effect on the days schedule whereas in the past, a spare aircraft may have had to position in from another base causing more delay, or even flights being cancelled.
Of course delays and cancelations will not just disappear now BRS has a spare aircraft based, but it's certainly better than not having one at all!

Thanks for that, Severn.

Last weekend (Fri-Sun) 15 easyJet rotations were cancelled at BRS. A few might have been the result of overseas industrial action and some of the others were non-BRS aircraft. However, at least half were BRS-based aircraft. There were a lot of cumulative long delays at times last weekend so is it reasonable to suppose that the cancellations were the result of crewing hours rather than availability of a spare aircraft?

 

[Marko1]

Lots of extra flights being added over the Xmas/new year period

 

[kraktoa]

Not related to Bristol but a passenger showed a photo on twitter today. A luton to Geneva flight took off with 2 seats without backrests. A passenger was sitting on the seat.

A major problem for EZY as they requested the photo be taken down.

Check it out

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Not related to Bristol but a passenger showed a photo on twitter today. A luton to Geneva flight took off with 2 seats without backrests. A passenger was sitting on the seat.

A major problem for EZY as they requested the photo be taken down.

Check it out

Local Bristol press picked it up, probably because of easyJet's large presence at BRS.

Airline responds to 'backless seats' claim

A Twitter user snapped an image which caused a backlash

www.bristolpost.co.uk

The easyJet response as reported in the linked article is confusing.

A spokesperson for easyJet said, “No passengers were permitted to sit in these seats as they were inoperative awaiting repair.
Safety is our highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all safety guidelines".

The airline then tweeted the man who took the photographs which certainly appear to show a woman sitting in a seat with no back with this message. "Thanks for bringing this to our attention, before we can investigate this could I ask you to remove the photograph & then DM us more info regarding this, so we can best assist you".

The responses seem to be contradictory: a flat denial then a request for the photographer to contact them so they can investigate.

 

[alphagolf]

Local Bristol press picked it up, probably because of easyJet's large presence at BRS.

Airline responds to 'backless seats' claim

A Twitter user snapped an image which caused a backlash

www.bristolpost.co.uk

The easyJet response as reported in the linked article is confusing.

A spokesperson for easyJet said, “No passengers were permitted to sit in these seats as they were inoperative awaiting repair.
Safety is our highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all safety guidelines".

The airline then tweeted the man who took the photographs which certainly appear to show a woman sitting in a seat with no back with this message. "Thanks for bringing this to our attention, before we can investigate this could I ask you to remove the photograph & then DM us more info regarding this, so we can best assist you".

The responses seem to be contradictory: a flat denial then a request for the photographer to contact them so they can investigate.

Unfortunately another social media 10 seconds of fame. The photographer admitted 3hours after posting the picture that the passenger sitting on the seat had her own assigned seat elsewhere on the aircraft as the picture was taken as the aircraft was commencing it’s descent. EasyJet however didn’t handle it well with their response, lessons learnt on that one I guess. But the power of social media and stupid posts by individuals can damage any organisation in the space of seconds.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Unfortunately another social media 10 seconds of fame. The photographer admitted 3hours after posting the picture that the passenger sitting on the seat had her own assigned seat elsewhere on the aircraft as the picture was taken as the aircraft was commencing it’s descent. EasyJet however didn’t handle it well with their response, lessons learnt on that one I guess. But the power of social media and stupid posts by individuals can damage any organisation in the space of seconds.

Thanks for the clarification, alphagolf. I'm still very surprised that the passenger was allowed to sit in the backless seat at all. Sudden turbulence and possible resultant injury would have undoubtedly led to a claim from the injured passenger - 'nobody told me it was dangerous to sit in a seat with no back'.

 

[alphagolf]

Thanks for the clarification, alphagolf. I'm still very surprised that the passenger was allowed to sit in the backless seat at all. Sudden turbulence and possible resultant injury would have undoubtedly led to a claim from the injured passenger - 'nobody told me it was dangerous to sit in a seat with no back'.

I think it was just a case she was talking to someone and sat there not to block the aisle. Completely innocent but totally blown out of all proportion by the media as per usual due to one post from someone on the plane. As I said easyJet didn’t handle it well, the social media team probably wouldn’t have known about aviation laws regarding seating hence why the investigation comment. However before making any comment they should have consulted with senior management to consider the response.

 

[superking]

With the extra aircraft based at BRS this summer it wonders how it would crew it.It was brought in to do a few routes and also cover for what ever reason. The days it was for cover I would think that this was not the only aircraft parked with no chance of them being used. What good is a aircraft used for cover where ever it may be if no crew then its a rather expensive statue.

 

[Jerry]

What good is a aircraft used for cover where ever it may be if no crew then its a rather expensive statue.

Well if it's a tech problem then they have cover. Obviously Easyjet don't have standby crews available.

 

[superking]

Well if it's a tech problem then they have cover. Obviously Easyjet don't have standby crews available.

If its a tech aircraft down route,then that wont work.Either way it all comes back to crewing hours.

 

[superking]

Easy jet stopping Stockholm September. Was this route planned as a seasonal one,and will return for next summer season.

 

[Marko1]

Pass on that. It’s been like that for months though - Luton also stopping tho

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Easy jet stopping Stockholm September. Was this route planned as a seasonal one,and will return for next summer season.

BRS-ARN began in November 2017 as a year-round route at 2 x weekly. It has been operating year-round until the coming winter. As Marko says, it has been known for some time that it would not operate this coming winter and again, as he says, there has been no news as to whether it will return next summer.

Summer loads have been good - we don't know about yield - but there have been one or two months in deep mid-winter when the loads haven't been that special.

 

[Samishlol]

With the extra aircraft based at BRS this summer it wonders how it would crew it.It was brought in to do a few routes and also cover for what ever reason. The days it was for cover I would think that this was not the only aircraft parked with no chance of them being used. What good is a aircraft used for cover where ever it may be if no crew then its a rather expensive statue.

I have heard easyJet have crew issues, sadly no standby either which is probably why 1 or 2 flights at the moment are being cancelled and more are delayed with crew out of hours.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

BRS-ARN began in November 2017 as a year-round route at 2 x weekly. It has been operating year-round until the coming winter. As Marko says, it has been known for some time that it would not operate this coming winter and again, as he says, there has been no news as to whether it will return next summer.

Summer loads have been good - we don't know about yield - but there have been one or two months in deep mid-winter when the loads haven't been that special.

BRS-ARN sold out tomorrow and ARN-BRS sold out on Sunday coming up.

 

[Marko1]

BRS-ARN sold out tomorrow and ARN-BRS sold out on Sunday coming up.

I’ve noticed that for most of the summer. I find it very surprising they would drop this route if they have that is. EasyJet as far as I can see have not confirmed it has. I have a feeling there’s more to come as I also find it hard to believe there is only one new route plus Mxp this winter. Next summer is released next month plus the easyJet app has Arn on offer till end of October though no schedule or fares .

 

[superking]

I was not reporting Stockholm route stopping as we all knew that. I was asking if it was a seasonal route from all year round.Perhaps I should have worded it a little different.
Also Easy jet has not confirmed any thing about this route.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

I’ve noticed that for most of the summer. I find it very surprising they would drop this route if they have that is. EasyJet as far as I can see have not confirmed it has. I have a feeling there’s more to come as I also find it hard to believe there is only one new route plus Mxp this winter. Next summer is released next month plus the easyJet app has Arn on offer till end of October though no schedule or fares .

Summer loads and fares would seem to point to a profitable route unless the cost of operating into Arlanda is prohibitive.

Also Easy jet has not confirmed any thing about this route.

As with many airlines they might not make a song and dance about discontinuing or reducing a route in the way that most announce new ones or increases in frequency with a fanfare.

I'd still be very surprised if ARN didn't come back next summer.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Bristol family stranded in Barcelona airport for 12 hours due to 'fault' with easyJet plane

Bristol family's 'horrible' night after being stranded in airport

The family were forced to sleep on the floor of the departure lounge due to the delayed flight departure

www.bristolpost.co.uk

Last night's service from BRS to BCN remained overnight at BCN because of a technical fault. According to easyJet there was limited hotel availability for the stranded passengers and some had to sleep on the departure lounge floor. easyJet says that if passengers could find their own accommodation they would be reimbursed. Refreshment vouchers were handed out.

If easyJet still uses the secondary terminal at BCN on the other side of the airport from the main terminal the passengers have my complete sympathy. When we used it a few years ago I remember posting on F4A that it was one of the worst terminal experiences I'd experienced with very basic facilities. Perhaps it's been improved since then.

EU requirements for delayed and cancelled flights are all very well but if there are no hotels available there are no hotels.

I'm certainly not suggesting it was the case in this instance but isn't it there a danger that it's cheaper for an airline or its representatives to pay lip service to finding accommodation for standed passengers, which the airline would have to pay for, then let passengers make their own arrangements which in many cases would mean bedding down on an airport floor that would cost the airline nothing in terms of paying for accommodation?