Yep

for me its price! Ryanair are used a fair old bit now, but Jet2 (my local LBA) when conveniant, and a first hop on EZY have all been used. Also when i book for group trips i go mainly on price. All my crew are under 20 and if we go anywhere for 3 hours it’s only like going on the coach or bus – usually cheaper!

For example for me to get from my house to LBA via bus = approx £3.20, if 4 of us share a cab its about the same… I have personally never paid more than £3 for any Ryanair flight i have flown on (8 sectors)! The Jet2 ones were a bit more expansive at £1 and £9 to and fro AMS, and BCN was about £22 each way – all these plus tax. Currently looking at GVA with EZY at £12.99 out and £13.99 return – £46 incl taxes in total – but i need to do it in the next month before the end of the ski season!

I have booked a group recently of 13 people on bmibaby MAN-ORK in the height of summer for £60 return incl taxes – out end July, rtn early Aug, and have myself looked at Hapag Lloyd, Germanwings, FlyBe, SkyEurope, Snowflake, Iceland Express, Basiq and others whilst just looking on the net for trips – No.1 for me is price if its within Europe, then timing if for example its a feasable day trip or short break!

Very sad for all those put out of a job.

My view was that EAL did a very solid job with the 1-11 ops. When they went to the B732 they got a good deal with the ex-Sabena a/c, but i think they then started trying to grow a little too fast. Then again, hindsight is a great thing!

have a good un buddy!

not bad… although i think i prefer the ATP in those colours. Fingers crossed it wont be too long before i see one in the flesh!

yes you can walk all the way down the terminal front at BCN and log all aircraft other than some on remote stands. But i think you will not be able to get back up there once you have collected your baggage. Other than that i cannot help. There is however a small museum down but at the far (domestic) end of the terminal which has a large collection of models etc and overlooks the area there most of the bizjets and smaller Iberia/Air Nostrum aircraft were parked (DHC-8, FK50, CRJ etc). Very vague but i hope it is of use to you!

Brgds

Ste

cheers mate! I’ve just booked 11 people last night on MAN-ORK services for the summer!