Anybody know what the problem is with easyJet at the moment? I’ve noticed lots of sub charters, lengthy delays and cancellations in the last week or so. :confused:
Aircraft shortage, reliability, crew problems or what? I know cabin crew have a pending strike but don’t think that’s the cause.
By: Hugh Jarse - 31st May 2006 at 18:18
It is a crewing issue with guys reaching their maximum allowable flying hours. Note, these are not based on a calendar year/month but any 12 month/28 day period.
By: andrewm - 31st May 2006 at 12:44
I doubt they have maxed their pilots out already. Sickness is a possability but more likely to be in Winter. Compared their daily operations of over 100 aircraft, I cant see how the Chartering some B757s, B767s etc over a bank holiday weekend is that significant!
Tech Delays etc are common especially on older members of the fleet. We once had I think it was G-EZYC based at BFS who declared emergencies alot as it kept thinking the engines were faulty.
If the GSM 767 was in daily for them I would be inclinded to think they had a more serious problem!
By: lukeylad - 30th May 2006 at 19:49
Anybody know what the problem is with easyJet at the moment? I’ve noticed lots of sub charters, lengthy delays and cancellations in the last week or so. :confused:
Aircraft shortage, reliability, crew problems or what? I know cabin crew have a pending strike but don’t think that’s the cause.
for the sub charters im thinking just A/c maintance, and tech problems.
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May 30, 2006 at 7:07 pm