What is Air 2000 like to fly?

RE: What is Air 2000 like to fly?

I have flown Air 2000 about 5 times now, all from manchester and back. In all they r a good airline but only the average that you can expect from a charter airline. The aircraft are always clean, on the inside anyway, and the staff friendly. The entertainment, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be desired as did the catering on the last 2 flights i have been on.

It will Prolly be a good flight. 🙂

Regards

MIK€

RE: What is Air 2000 like to fly?

Cool,at least I know now that I should expect a decent service.I am normally a bit wary about charter airlines because of the image the media give them with such programs as BBC’s ‘Watchdog’ and other programs such as ‘Airline’ and also because of what your family and friends tell you about how the food was awful and how cramped it was,ect.
Some charter airlines service is poor and they are always delayed which really does not deliever a value for money service whichyou would epect but with Air 2000 I am very hopeful that I will have a pleasent experience with them.Thanks for the information!
Also..I nearly had a heart attack when my Mum said to me that we were going through JMC,after all my anti JMC posts I would have to post ‘What is JMC like to fly?’Thank God it was wrong!!!

RE: What is Air 2000 like to fly?

When Air 2000 was launched in 1987, they set the standard for other British charter airlines to follow. The standard of service offered was far superior to the likes of Britannia, Orion and Dan-Air. The only other airline which fared well against the new Manchester based airline was Air Europe.
As the years passed, the other carriers improved their level of service so they could compete better. The real winner in all this rivalry was the passenger – Joe public was getting starting to get a level of service that one would only expect on a scheduled carrier. The only big drawback to all this was the seat pitch, which due to the nature of tour operators and their bums on seats policy, was still very cramped. 231 seats on a Boeing 757 – not nice on a long flight which is packed.
Many charter airlines have come and gone since Air 2000 commenced operations, the most notable casualty was Air Europe in 1991. However, Air 2000 has survived and what was once a fledgling airline is now a major force in the UK holiday airline market. They still offer a high standard of service and are usually a very reliable carrier. They do have a good reputation, unlike some I could mention.
Their Boeing 757 fleet is a mixed bag of old and new aircraft, though the good news is that the older ex Eastern examples are being replaced by factory fresh models, straight from the Renton production line. The A320/321 fleet is still young (less than ten years old) and the same goes for the 767-300. Two of the 767’s were inherited from Leisure Internationl Airways when this carrier was absorbed into Air 2000.
All in all, it is rare to have a a bad flight with Air 2000. I’ve flown with them twice now, and was totally satisfied. Have a good flight!
Regards,
V1

RE: What is Air 2000 like to fly?

As far as charters go then I have always been impressed with Air 2000. It would be a difficult choice between them and Britannia as to which was the best charter airline I’ve flown on.
Always flown out roughly on time, good meals and good entertainment.

As for the North Terminal, no spectators area at all and certainly no aviation shops. You can get a view out though once you are in the departure lounge if I remember correctly (it was about 8 years ago I went from there, also to Orlando so it may have changed)!

RE: What is Air 2000 like to fly?

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-03-02 AT 09:36 AM (GMT)]With this being in teh summer and from Gatwick, i would expect that the flight would be carried out with a boeing 757. if you want to know for certain, the airline may be able to tell you if you phone up.

The North terminal is a nice terminal, I was there last year. I just aren’t too keen on the selection of shops there. These can be seen at http://www.baa.co.uk/airzone3/gatwick/directory_frame.html

Shaun