Dan777

I think (not 100% certain) that Air 2 Bob are selling these seats on charter flights in the same way as Britannia Direct. Air 2 Bob dabbled in selling seats on a scheduled basis on a load of routes 2 or 3 years ago but it was soon dropped.

Do they still operate the DP flights to Cyprus from BHX/LGW/MAN(?) does anyone know?

LBARules

How are JET2 doing – they seem to be managing just fine – do they get good loads?

Low-cost airlines

Dan777

I think you forgot us in your list above of current low-cost carriers.

I see we must still have some work to do to make more people aware of our product. We may be ‘with frills’ but we are still low-cost and competative with the easyJet’s and bmibaby’s on our routes.

Dean.

It doesn’t make any difference who announces a route first (does it?) – the public go by price and quality – and not necessarily in that order in all cases. If you’ve ever flown with Monarch Scheduled, you’ll appreciate that we do things very differently to the typical low-cost carrier.

Most of Monarch Scheduled’s routes now have direct competition and still we have very healthy load factors across the network. We also have the advantage of having a good brand name that’s over 30 years old and good reputation with the travelling public and a huge database of frequent flyers – much more than you’d probably believe. One other thing that separates Monarch Scheduled from other low-costers, is the fact that we have (and can afford to have) travel agents selling our seats too – and considering the routes we serve, that works very well and they are still responsible for filling a good chunk of our seats. Monarch can still compete well with other low-cost carriers whether they announce a new route first, second or fifth.

Just my tuppence worth. 🙂

Ren…

What fantastic photos of the CO 764 – it’s a big beastie!

I love all of Scotland for scenery – especially the west coast area – well captured!

I’m treating Wingflaps2 to his first trip to Scotland at the end of next month – but we are driving up on this occasion. Still the best way to see Scotland, in my opinion.

Might do a bit of spotting at DND when we’re there!!!!

Ren……

I can’t figure out your avatar – can you enlighten me?

Cheers!!

Dean.

Wysiwyg

That is the first time I have seen that avatar, and it had me in stitches……..well done you for sense of humour!!