Speculation on new fees
Oct 19, 2016, 4:48 am
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Oct 19, 2016, 4:55 pm
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Oct 19, 2016, 11:57 pm
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Oct 20, 2016, 4:53 pm
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That is so unfair to EasyJet/Ryanair, which BA seems to be following.
Anyway, they should hire some US3 revenue management folks, they will nickel and dime pax and bring in $Billions. Pax wouldn't even notice.
May be EK is ripe for WW.
Anyway, they should hire some US3 revenue management folks, they will nickel and dime pax and bring in $Billions. Pax wouldn't even notice.
May be EK is ripe for WW.
Oct 22, 2016, 8:52 am
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I'm a fan of both of the above (and Jet2 and Thomas Cook are also pretty decent). You generally know what you're getting and the buy on board is of a better standard than you get on BA. For short haul, I'd choose point to point LCC over BA any day of the week, provided there is a route. For long haul, I mostly prefer going via the Middle East at the moment.
Oct 22, 2016, 9:14 am
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I'm a fan of both of the above (and Jet2 and Thomas Cook are also pretty decent). You generally know what you're getting and the buy on board is of a better standard than you get on BA. For short haul, I'd choose point to point LCC over BA any day of the week, provided there is a route. For long haul, I mostly prefer going via the Middle East at the moment.
Oct 23, 2016, 2:47 am
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My current commute is on EasyJet (MAN-AMS each week). In the 40+ flights this year, there has only been one major delay (3 hours due to bad weather at AMS). They are generally on time, and light years ahead of BA these days. The only issue I've had is 2 flights requiring the Dutch plod to meet the plane due to misbehaviour (one was the before mentioned 3 hour delay).
Oct 23, 2016, 3:07 am
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We've been looking at some of the Thomas Cook flights out of MAN. They fly to quite a few US cities these days (we're looking at MIA). Their Y+ looks quite decent, and is reasonably priced.
My current commute is on EasyJet (MAN-AMS each week). In the 40+ flights this year, there has only been one major delay (3 hours due to bad weather at AMS). They are generally on time, and light years ahead of BA these days. The only issue I've had is 2 flights requiring the Dutch plod to meet the plane due to misbehaviour (one was the before mentioned 3 hour delay).
My current commute is on EasyJet (MAN-AMS each week). In the 40+ flights this year, there has only been one major delay (3 hours due to bad weather at AMS). They are generally on time, and light years ahead of BA these days. The only issue I've had is 2 flights requiring the Dutch plod to meet the plane due to misbehaviour (one was the before mentioned 3 hour delay).
Oct 23, 2016, 6:49 am
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Easyjet are quite good. Especially if you do the flexi fare trick .
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
Last edited by ukdoctor; Oct 23, 2016 at 6:59 am
Oct 23, 2016, 7:46 am
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Easyjet are quite good. Especially if you do the flexi fare trick .
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
Oct 23, 2016, 8:03 am
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Easyjet are quite good. Especially if you do the flexi fare trick .
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
Moreover flexi fares allows a second piece of hand luggage and a £5 voucher for food /drink on board.
The one weird thing that I have noticed if I'm sitting on 1A is the axe on the wall near the door on most easyjet aircraft.
Do all aircraft have these. Never seen them on other airlines.
I paid for EasyJet Plus. So, FastTrack security at MAN, extra piece of handbaggae and free seat selection. Well worth it.
I'm also now a member of Flight Club. So, I get unlimited free flight changes - which is very useful.