I think bmibaby went for too many bases in too short a space of time. Some of the routes seem strange to me too, Bordeaux for example – although I have no idea how that is going. I wouldn’t be surprised if their losses were around that figure, but this is just my opinion and not based on any facts. They have always just seemed to me to be doing things a bit rushed. Perhaps they didn’t want to lose out at the bases they have chosen and they have accounted for that and expected these losses, if they are real.

Britannia

Whereabouts at NCL to you get the close-up ground shots? They are fantastic! Are the air-bourne shots taken at the Dinnington Road end of the runway?

From memory, the following were the Gill Shorts (during my service)
G-BNYI, G-RMCT, G-DASI, G-OLAH, G-BLZT, G-KBAC, G-BHHU (330), G-BIOE (330) AND G-BVMX (in the thread above) looks familiar too – can anyone else confirm?

The routes that Gill used the Shorts on, again during my service, were: NCL/BHD, NCL/ABZ, ABZ/WIC, MME/ABZ, EDI/LBA, PIK/BHD. And at one point, NCL/MAN AND NCL/LGW I believe. The 330 was more or less out of service when I joined Gill in 1997 but it was used on pax services occasionally when absolutely necessary.

So, for me, it was from one airline with 330’s (Shorts) to another with 330’s (Airbus, of course!!) 😀

That’s what I call Kincold ! 😮

Tee-hee – well done Ren. 😀

I believe it says that FCA’s premium cabin is 36″ pitch so that would beat Monarch I’m afrain Düsseldwarf.

Hey! You’re right (in a way), EAL_KING did type 36″ but the chart that he has attached states 33″. Hmmmm? Which one is it?

Well, it doesn’t really matter, just that Monarch SHOULD win, right! 😀 😀

Shouldn’t this post be deleted too if the event didn’t happen? Not a nice thread title to have lying around if it’s not true.

Sorry First Choice but Monarch have an even better seat pitch in their Premium cabin. 🙂

Taken from flymonarch.com
“in-flight benefits include:

34 inch seat pitch.
Increased seat recline, with adjustable headrests, pillows and blankets.
A wider seat configuration of 2/4/2 instead of 3/3/3.
Seat back or in-arm personal video entertainment system.
Complimentary use of upgraded headsets.
Give-away amenity packs.
Complimentary welcome drink and free bar service.
Upgraded catering with a choice of entrée and a superior wine.
Fast-track/ Fastlane service at peak times at London Gatwick and Manchester.”

I have to air an opinion on this one, I’m afraid.

I think flight reports and photos and the most enjoyable part of this forum, as they relate directly to the experiences of the members who make the forum work. It can’t all be about ‘this airline needs this plane’ and ‘my airline’s better than yours’. That WOULD make it less fun. The trips reports MUST stay. And photos, the best bit, defo MUST stay. After trip reports and photos are posted, so many people say thanks to the author for their work. Isn’t this what a public forum should really be all about? I think it is, personally.

There are a lot of pointless (one word) posts made on this forum, they are what should be curbed.