EasyJet to get an MD-11/DC-10?

Captain · Post by **Captain** » 20 Nov 2005, 16:46

I was surfing the net and saw the following banner advert for EasyJet:

Either the graphics designer doesn't have a clue about EasyJet's fleet or they are perhaps planning on buying a big bird

Captain

Andries · Post by **Andries** » 20 Nov 2005, 17:54

I am 99,9% sure it's the designer that doesn't have a clue about EasyJet's fleet. EasyJet operates 737NG's and even A319, both very modern aircraft. I could not believe they would start operating a type that is more than 20 years old !!!

Greetz,

Andries

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 20 Nov 2005, 17:55

I know what you mean. Often when there is a topic on television, f.e. on the news, they let see the wrong aircrafts, so maybe this is the same on that billboard.

Vinnie-Winnie · Post by **Vinnie-Winnie** » 20 Nov 2005, 18:35

Andries,

You forget to mention 737-300.

Fortunately for passengers and Easyjet alike they are slowly getting rid of them!

look at this pic!

Was surprised to read that BMI-baby are taking them over!

earthman · Post by **earthman** » 21 Nov 2005, 12:08

I bet they would be able to write that easyJet is flying Stratocruisers and still have no clue why everybody is giving them a funny look...

FedEx · Post by **FedEx** » 21 Nov 2005, 16:37

A couple of years back (if i remember right) EasyJet was looking at leasing a 747 from an italian operator, i read it in airliner world a couple of years back even had a picture of one painted in the EasyJet livery (artist impression possibly). they were planning on using it on high density routes.

FedEx

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 21 Nov 2005, 16:49

FedEx wrote:A couple of years back (if i remember right) EasyJet was looking at leasing a 747 from an italian operator, i read it in airliner world a couple of years back even had a picture of one painted in the EasyJet livery (artist impression possibly). they were planning on using it on high density routes.

FedEx

If I remember correctly this was an april fools joke

FedEx · Post by **FedEx** » 21 Nov 2005, 16:54

Avro wrote:
FedEx wrote:A couple of years back (if i remember right) EasyJet was looking at leasing a 747 from an italian operator, i read it in airliner world a couple of years back even had a picture of one painted in the EasyJet livery (artist impression possibly). they were planning on using it on high density routes.

FedEx
If I remember correctly this was an april fools joke

Quite possibly, but i thought i'd read it somewhere. Thanks

FedEx[/quote]

C_J · Post by **C_J** » 21 Nov 2005, 20:39

Atlantis wrote:I know what you mean. Often when there is a topic on television, f.e. on the news, they let see the wrong aircrafts, so maybe this is the same on that billboard.

This is a remark I also made a lot of times!

Not all persons have the same big aviation knowledge as most 'Luchtzakkers' do have

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vc-10 · Post by **vc-10** » 22 Nov 2005, 19:32

It would be cool if they did get a widebody jet (airlines are getting rid of A340-300s soon) and they started flights to JFK. This would be a huge sucess, many people cannot afford BA of Virgin flights across the pond. and from Luton it could be cheaper.

FedEx · Post by **FedEx** » 23 Nov 2005, 18:29

vc-10 wrote:It would be cool if they did get a widebody jet (airlines are getting rid of A340-300s soon) and they started flights to JFK. This would be a huge sucess, many people cannot afford BA of Virgin flights across the pond. and from Luton it could be cheaper.

I think something like that from luton or stansted would be successful, Easyjet & Ryanair both liveries would look great on an A340

would definatly give the majors a run for there money.

FedEx

vc-10 · Post by **vc-10** » 23 Nov 2005, 20:01

I would fly with them for cirtain.

bigjulie · Post by **bigjulie** » 27 Nov 2005, 01:07

Vinnie-Winnie wrote:Andries,

You forget to mention 737-300. Fortunately for passengers and Easyjet alike they are slowly getting rid of them!
!

What is wrong with Boeing 733's, can you tell me?

:shakehead:

vc-10 · Post by **vc-10** » 27 Nov 2005, 17:30

I don't know, but I doubt the interiors are up to much anymore. LCC often keep interiors the same for a long time, not changing the parts.

Vinnie-Winnie · Post by **Vinnie-Winnie** » 27 Nov 2005, 18:27

bigjulie wrote:What is wrong with Boeing 733's, can you tell me?
:shakehead:

-Getting old so more expensive to maintain.
-Rather noisy aircraft don't think many passengers like them.
-Different from A319 and b737-700: more hassle crew-wise and capacity-wise I believe.

earthman · Post by **earthman** » 28 Nov 2005, 12:49

Vinnie-Winnie wrote:
bigjulie wrote:What is wrong with Boeing 733's, can you tell me?
:shakehead:
-Rather noisy aircraft don't think many passengers like them.

It is my experience that the 737NG is just as loud inside as the 737-300/400/500. Or did Transavia strip out some sound insulation to reduce weight? Because otherwise I can't tell the difference.

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » 30 Nov 2005, 12:20

FedEx wrote:
Avro wrote:
FedEx wrote:A couple of years back (if i remember right) EasyJet was looking at leasing a 747 from an italian operator, i read it in airliner world a couple of years back even had a picture of one painted in the EasyJet livery (artist impression possibly). they were planning on using it on high density routes.

FedEx
If I remember correctly this was an april fools joke
Quite possibly, but i thought i'd read it somewhere. Thanks

FedEx

You did read it somewhere: on the first page of the APRIL issue of AirlinerWorld...
It created a lot of 'buzz' on the net, but of course it was an april fools joke.

Lutonavia · Post by **Lutonavia** » 02 Dec 2005, 06:12

I remeber jsut after they launched Inverness and all the scotland routes and were expanding when everyone thought they were a joke that they were linked with leasing in or buying 2 Boeing 757s for no other reason then to fly between Luton and Athens. Thats the only large a/c i ever saw EZY linked with.

FedEx · Post by **FedEx** » 02 Dec 2005, 16:40

They have short leased 757's in the past. one from Titan & one from Thomas cook.

FedEx

Lutonavia · Post by **Lutonavia** » 02 Dec 2005, 17:21

Oh for sure man, im talking big ORANGE 757s though. Stelios was always walking about the spectators building because it was pretty much joined onto the EZYland headquarters. Easy for local enthusiasts to start rumours but im pretty sure they were close on aquiring them. Now the specs is no more and I didnt see him around in ages. Take into account this was like 7/8 yrs ago