Which airlines will this this be the end of?
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t!Now, I don't fully get this airlines-in-trouble-due-to-ash thing.
I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
StevieBee said:
Now, I don't fully get this airlines-in-trouble-due-to-ash thing.
I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
presume its fixed costs and cashflow? you travelling next week means they can't sell that seat etc....I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
StevieBee said:
Now, I don't fully get this airlines-in-trouble-due-to-ash thing.
I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
Planes are financed and if they're not earning...I'm not saying that I don't appreciate significant money is being lost but as I see it, they are looking like loosing around 6 to 7 days of flying. During that period, many people will have booked and paid for seats. Some will have to cancel (but only those that insured will get their money back) but others (like me) will simply fly later on. Even those that were planning to fly these past few days last minute, most will simply book for a later date.
Equally, the airlines are not using fuel. They are not buying meals, wine, etc. They don't pay landing fees (around £13k IIRC for each landing at Heathrow)......
I find it odd that the budget airlines, who gain a lot of additional revenue through food sales and added extras (so stand to suffer the greatest problems with cashflow) appear less concerned than the larger carriers where once a ticket is booked and paid for, is pretty much it in terms of further revenue from the same customer.
StevieBee said:
Plotloss said:
Planes are financed and if they're not earning...
True. But I would have thought that the last thing a finance company wants is a bust airline so one would think that they would extend the terms to accommodate the lost days.Another cost the European Airlines have is covering the cost of passangers' well being whilst left stranded. My wife and daughter are stuck for 2 weeks, we have been told that they can claim hotels bills upto 3*, and food - just submit reciepts upon return. That could amount to £1200 (it won't as she is with family) - The total cost of flights was £245 for two seats (when you take out taxes, fuel surcharges etc.).
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