Cinderella Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 20 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: The road to Dublin is much improved. Seriously, that's about all Cannan could come up with (apart from waffle): https://www.tynwald.org.im/playaudio?file=/business/listen/AgainFiles/O-202401-1333a.mp3 The road between Dublin and Belfast was improved about 20 years ago. But Alf just catching up … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Of course the flight to Belfast has low numbers. It’s 90 minutes on the coach from Belfast to Dublin Airport. And if you come back via Dublin you can load up on duty free in the airport on way back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Loganair have cancelled this evening's Edinburgh - IOM service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, lfc84 said: Loganair have cancelled this evening's Edinburgh - IOM service so not actually a service then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 ATC issues still happening at airport. Get on Aer Lingus flight, ready to go. Nothing. Pilot came on to say they had to sit for 15 mins waiting for ATC. This must drive airlines mad - they need quick turnarounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 13 hours ago, Cinderella said: ATC issues still happening at airport. Get on Aer Lingus flight, ready to go. Nothing. Pilot came on to say they had to sit for 15 mins waiting for ATC. This must drive airlines mad - they need quick turnarounds. 13 hours ago, Cinderella said: ATC issues still happening at airport. Get on Aer Lingus flight, ready to go. Nothing. Pilot came on to say they had to sit for 15 mins waiting for ATC. This must drive airlines mad - they need quick turnarounds. I had the same issues on Thursday with Easyjet 11 45 Manchester flight. Scheduled on time but when boarded the aircraft 3/4 hr late pilot informed passengers they had to wait in Liverpool then circle at Ronaldsway till the ATC had finished there break. In the big scheme of things not a big delay but still annoying as to the reason. Also apparently one of the ATC finishing his training is not on any contract to remain at Ronaldsway when he gets his final sign off in the next few months . Not from here so why would he stay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggleberrys Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 4 hours ago, Numbnuts said: I had the same issues on Thursday with Easyjet 11 45 Manchester flight. Scheduled on time but when boarded the aircraft 3/4 hr late pilot informed passengers they had to wait in Liverpool then circle at Ronaldsway till the ATC had finished there break. In the big scheme of things not a big delay but still annoying as to the reason. Also apparently one of the ATC finishing his training is not on any contract to remain at Ronaldsway when he gets his final sign off in the next few months . Not from here so why would he stay ? Because of the outpouring of love from the GMP when the closures are lifted due to him being signed off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 6 hours ago, Numbnuts said: I had the same issues on Thursday with Easyjet 11 45 Manchester flight. Scheduled on time but when boarded the aircraft 3/4 hr late pilot informed passengers they had to wait in Liverpool then circle at Ronaldsway till the ATC had finished there break. In the big scheme of things not a big delay but still annoying as to the reason. Also apparently one of the ATC finishing his training is not on any contract to remain at Ronaldsway when he gets his final sign off in the next few months . Not from here so why would he stay ? He certainly won't stay and work in that atmosphere ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 7 hours ago, Giggleberrys said: Because of the outpouring of love from the GMP when the closures are lifted due to him being signed off? Please don’t confuse my post with criticism of our ATC. I have great sympathy for them and if they have break entitlements then so be it. Any anger I have is directed at the previous Management and government dept responsible . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 54 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Please don’t confuse my post with criticism of our ATC. I have great sympathy for them and if they have break entitlements then so be it. Any anger I have is directed at the previous Management and government dept responsible . I beleive recruitment and training are a UK wide problem. https://inews.co.uk/news/consumer/disruption-air-traffic-control-shortage-2896417 Then add in the necessary relocation to the island and all that it entails. NATS expects a huge chunk of its team – 25 to 35 per cent of controllers – to retire between the start of last year and the end of 2027. Pity they can't use the ever increasing passenger duty to increase pay to improve and staffing and retention levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 18 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: I beleive recruitment and training are a UK wide problem. https://inews.co.uk/news/consumer/disruption-air-traffic-control-shortage-2896417 Then add in the necessary relocation to the island and all that it entails. NATS expects a huge chunk of its team – 25 to 35 per cent of controllers – to retire between the start of last year and the end of 2027. Pity they can't use the ever increasing passenger duty to increase pay to improve and staffing and retention levels. This is why airports are looking at remote ATC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 2 hours ago, lfc84 said: This is why airports are looking at remote ATC Perfect ! HIAL fucked that up in Scotland and wasted long millions for nothing !, They need to crack on with it here ! Cobb could appear at another enquiry ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Rumour has it another A.T.C has resigned, if so that’s not good with the busier summer season approaching. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 5 minutes ago, GreyWolf said: Rumour has it another A.T.C has resigned, if so that’s not good with the busier summer season approaching. I'm led to believe there is a root cause, people know what it is ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 4 minutes ago, asitis said: I'm led to believe there is a root cause, people know what it is ! Is it called Geoff? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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