Ryanair Transatlantic!
Discussion
Mr O'Leary is taking Ryanair across the Atlantic but states he cannot do it for 5 years as he cannot buy the Aircraft to do the job in a shorter timescale. I presume he is buying new as 757's would be available. Is the 777/787 order book that backed up?
Anybody for New York for a tenner?
Anybody for New York for a tenner?
The 320NeoLR has been designed to do it but it depends on the market. The "Long thin" where you fly to and from more airports. Or the Hub style where you want as many passengers as possible on the plane. Delta for example fly from a lot of North Eastern Seaboard airports so the "Long Thin" model applies. BA only fly from Heathrow and to JFK so they want more on the jet so a 380/747 is best.
Easyjet, Ryanair etc have a Buy new, Maintain as little as possible and keep em flying philosophy which tends to mean they have no slack in the system for these mishaps. Jet2 while still vulnerable at least BUY their planes and spend time maintaining them. It does mean that they are not too worried if they have to ground a jet if there is no route for it to fly and do at times have some slack that can be taken up. Does not always work out but it seems that fewer do complain. Please note that Ryanair and Easyjet's planes are safe and they do not skimp on maintenance. But it's when needed not preventive. Jet2 Do preventative maint because the planes are older and do need keeping an eye on, but it seems to work better.
Edited by telecat on Wednesday 18th March 12:45
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