In tandem with this, what is people’s opinions (sensible, not “they are a load of rubbish”) on the rulings that have meant these aircraft an no longer fly? I think it is a crying shame, but the price of progress. Wouldn’t it be nice if some rich oil tycoon with a passion for aviation could keep one running for airshows etc. I promise I’l do that when I make my millions

Its a nice format, and a nice idea, but I really find myself doubting it will. That is a very narrow market, and i should imagine the set up costs are very very high. If I was flying from UK to Aus, I could get a ticket on a ‘normal’ airline for in the region of £800, so BPX would have to be cheaper to tempt me. Mind you, with an all economy layout there will be significant economies of scale to be enjoyed so maybe they could get their fares lower. There are good reasons why LCCs dont operate long haul, and i wonder why this airline will be any different…

Would be great to see it be successful though

Thos 1-11s were great. Had a great trip one an AB Shannon example in the late 90s. It went tech and the airline put us up in the Grand hotel in Brighton, no wonder they went bust. Nice hotel though and great planes.

Mark

They do make a very noticable noise I’d have to agree. Ive flown numerous flybe. 146s and always found them pleasant, if slightly dated inside. Always thought I’d have one in my collection when i’m a multi millionaire, although from what i read they can be unreliable. Be a shame when flybe get rid of theirs.

Mark

Also they have quick acceleration when used out of short runway airports