Flywest new on Charleroi Brest and Toulon

ERICAIRLINES · Post by **ERICAIRLINES** » 04 Jan 2005, 11:17

not confirmed yet but there are talks for a start in may 05

Humberside · Post by **Humberside** » 04 Jan 2005, 11:49

Arent their flights operated by Europe Airpost B737-300's

concordino · Post by **concordino** » 04 Jan 2005, 12:11

@ ERICAIRLINES

Can I suggest that when you post ypou make your title easily understandable, then make your description in the body of your posting?

e.g. New service from CRL

Also capital letters can be useful!

OO-SBZ · Post by **OO-SBZ** » 04 Jan 2005, 16:04

BRU-TLN was not a real success for TUI (operated by SN Brussels) but the destination is still planned for the summer season.
A second carrier would not find it easy either

Brest? I have my doubts too...
How would you manage to fill a Boeing 737-300

BeN

danieln · Post by **danieln** » 04 Jan 2005, 16:27

I think a lot will depend ond the fares. Who would have ever thought that Ryanair could fill a 737 to Carcassonne (or even 2 in the beginning!) or to Shannon. Nowadays these routes seem profitable.
I guess if Flywest can get enough publicity, a lot of people might want to take a weekend break in Brest.

Captain · Post by **Captain** » 04 Jan 2005, 17:27

OO-SBZ wrote: Brest? I have my doubts too...
How would you manage to fill a Boeing 737-300

Brest is a convenient airport for many parts of Britanny. You would be surprised at the number of people in Belgium who have property in Britanny. Brest itself is quite a sizeable city.

Furthermore, a route to Brussels from Brest airport could be beneficial to Brest for people wishing to travel to Brussels for business, EU affairs (i.e local government) or simply tourism.

OO-SBZ · Post by **OO-SBZ** » 04 Jan 2005, 18:21

Captain wrote:
OO-SBZ wrote: Brest? I have my doubts too...
How would you manage to fill a Boeing 737-300
Brest is a convenient airport for many parts of Britanny. You would be surprised at the number of people in Belgium who have property in Britanny. Brest itself is quite a sizeable city.

Furthermore, a route to Brussels from Brest airport could be beneficial to Brest for people wishing to travel to Brussels for business, EU affairs (i.e local government) or simply tourism.

I get your point: a good blend of leisure and business passengers.

Let's however not forget that Ryanair axed its Stansted-Brest route on 26/04/2004 to concentrate on Dinard.

The ex-Buzz route's loadfactor was indeed beyond Ryanair's expectations (75-80 %) and the carrier operated a Boeing 737-300.

Of course, the region has got potential but probably with a smaller plane (as Fly does with its Dash 8s and B.Ae 146s) or higher fares to make sure there is some profitability...

Here are some reasons why I still have doubts on a Boeing 737-300 for that route...

Regards

BeN

Ozzie1969 · Post by **Ozzie1969** » 05 Jan 2005, 23:35

Humberside wrote:Arent their flights operated by Europe Airpost B737-300's

You're quite right.

Advisor · Post by **Advisor** » 06 Jan 2005, 10:06

Something was in the news oflate. I do not remember but will search and post accordingly.

Post by **Bruspotter** » 06 Jan 2005, 15:53

Hello

Anyone pics of it???

How does it looks like?

Best regards: Yannick

Captain · Post by **Captain** » 07 Jan 2005, 12:33

OO-SBZ wrote: Let's however not forget that Ryanair axed its Stansted-Brest route on 26/04/2004 to concentrate on Dinard.

I think Ryanair closed the route in order to use that valuable slot at Stansted to launch a new route.

Though Dinard is a popular route too.

Captain

afrikair · Post by **afrikair** » 15 Jan 2005, 09:09

Hi!
Any news on the subject
FlyWest on routes CRL/Brest & CRL/Toulon in summer 2005 ?

t0m · Post by **t0m** » 15 Jan 2005, 09:51

afrikair wrote:Hi!
Any news on the subject
FlyWest on routes CRL/Brest & CRL/Toulon in summer 2005 ?

check out http://www.flywest.fr/flywest/horaire_brest-toulon.cfm

afrikair · Post by **afrikair** » 15 Jan 2005, 10:55

Hi Tom
I know the french routes
My question was for flights to and from CRL to Brest and Toulon

B737229 · Post by **B737229** » 15 Jan 2005, 10:59

BTW what is happening to ECOAIR? They where supposed to start flights from CRL a long time ago..

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 15 Jan 2005, 14:39

When AF and La poste have divorced (remember the Aéropostale, the good old days...) Both signed a agreement that said la Poste (understand Europe AirPost) won't be allowed to do public transport. As I can see, Europe AirPost finally fund a solution by flying their planes via Flywest...

Cute, isn't it?

Seb.

afrikair · Post by **afrikair** » 15 Jan 2005, 16:53

Hi
Europe Airposte Aircraft are only flying during the nights for main purpose of their job, ie post freight
During the day Europe Aiipost is doing charter flights (also on the WE) or "supply" aircraft on request
FlyWest has an ACMI contract for the 737-300 QC who is all the day on Brest tarmac for flying under Flywest "name", but as Flywest is not an airline but a travel agency, flights used FPO code

Post by **sn26567** » 17 Jan 2005, 09:16

If I read you correctly, there is still no confirmation of the CRL-Brest and CRL-Toulon flights by Flywest or anyone else?