Sat here last night in complete and utter shock at the sad news of Steve’s untimely passing. Wanted to say something last night, but couldn’t find the words. Instead I spent the evening reading back through some of Steve’s posts.

Like so many others, I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve, but took great pleasure at reading his posts on these forums. His time at Skysport, the Rapide flight with Haydn and countless others.

By all accounts he was a top bloke, who not only had so much to look forward too, but also had achieved so much, in such a short space of time.

My thoughts go to Julie, Haydn, his family and friends at this very difficult time.

Darren Beaumont (DarrenBe)

Or fly bmi regional. 😀 My flight to MAN on bmir was a bmibaby fareclass when I booked, £7 plus tax etc. What happens when an Embraer operates a bmi mainline LHR service to MAN/EDI/GLA, regional or mainline cabin product?

If a regional aircraft is operating ex-LHR it will be a mainline cabin product.

No bmibaby are NOT operating from LHR. The change is that bmi have re-structured the ‘product’ they offer to their customers.

There is confusion as bmi have classed their lowest fares as ‘Tiny’, which basically means the customer would receive the same level of service and terms & conditions that you would expect on a bmibaby flight. People are then jumping to the conclusion that bmibaby are going to start operating out of LHR.

When you go and book a ‘bmi’ flight through the bmibaby website you are re-directed to the main bmi site.

DME,

One thing to bear in mind is, when applying for an airside ID, the disclosure certificate is only valid for ten weeks, after which you’ve to reapply for a new one.

Disclosure Scotland do not approve airside ID passes, this is upto the relevant Airport ID unit in accordance with their local regulations and the Dft’s Aviation Security Policy. The disclosure certificate is only one part of applying for an airside ID pass. For example an ID pass issued at EDI is not automatically valid at GLA, despite both airports being owned by BAA. I understand that BAA are looking at resolving this, but its a farce that there is not a common airside ID pass that is valid at all airfields.

As regards your situation contact Transec (transec@dft.gsi.gov.uk) at the DfT and ask them, after all it is the DfT that are responsible for Transport Security. Disclosure Scotland cannot do anything unless there is an error on your disclosure certificate.

Good luck

Darren

There are a number of CEO’s and senior managers that are pilots with the airlines that employ them (very few CEO’s actually own the companies in question), but the chances are they only fly sufficiently to keep themselves current – due to the extremely demanding nature of their jobs. One director I know gave up flying completely, due to the hassles of keeping current.

Must admit that starting an airline to secure a flying job is a tad different – but each to their own and good luck to Martin.

Does anyone know if Alpha One are the “currently unnamed” UK regional commuter airline (using J32s) that Nutricius Group are selling shares in? Website here for those interested http://www.nutriciussystems.co.uk/group/index.htm

bmi regional, virtually next door to the flying club.