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It really imteresting why Flybe have used GLA alot in the article!!!

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Will be very interesting to see how this goes, even bmi offer complimentary food/drink on most regional services, they have done the opposite, bmi charge mainline, complimentary regional, BA complimentary mainline, charge 'Connect'.

I also prefer the CitiExpress name.

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lol, yes that press release sure is good!

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What I like about this change is that the fact that inflight service is being done away with is reflected in the price. Not something that bmi done. Amazingly, LHR to CDG with bmi when they first introduced their low cost model was no different in price to what it was when they offered snacks and beverages in price.

But with some of these Connect routes, getting from A to B for £50 return is great value and no matter how much Ryanair whines on about how overpriced it is, British Airways (or Connect) will offer amazing services that other airlines don't (or perhaps even charge for): the usual baggage allowance (do you not now pay for this 'luxury' with flybe?), online check-in (not offered by anyone), self check-in (again, not seen this anywhere) and decent legroom. And for Ryanair to say that the aircraft will be British Airways' oldest in slightly unfair. I'm sure that if they were still operating the 737-200s that they phased out very recently, they wouldn't have made such a stupid remark!

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If the prices are good, then i'll be taking advantage of a few day trips to airports like FRA and MXP!

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Im sure bmi said the same when they relaunched, they can say what they like, it's whether they actually do it that matters. We'll have to see.

As you say, BA Connect still offers many of the perks, the best thing I think they have introduced is changeable tickets at the same price, no more restricted tickets, and you can still check in online which is great.

EDIT - Elgan, glad to see I wasn't the only one looking for daytrips to FRA :D.

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Tom, the new fare structure doesn't come into effect until Feb 1st :)

:EDIT: Fancy joining me Tom?! :D

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Oh....... No wonder then!

Sorry mate :)

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No need to be sorry Tom! :D

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Well they have done it at last ,Ive flown With BACX on more than one occasion and can not fault them, The EMB 145 were comfortable(leather seats good leg room) and the crew wonderful (MAN-FRA,FRA-MAN)
Same with the DHC8 very roomy ,but no leather seats :( (GLA-MAN,MAN-GLA)

Look foward to fly with them again
Kevin

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Very encouraging news from BA.

Typical Ryanair backlash. Even BA mainline is cheaper than them at times. Particularly if you need to travel at a days notice, or like I did recently a few hours notice.

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:EDIT: Fancy joining me Tom?! :D

Can I come too? Ill change my name to Tom if you like ;)

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Glad Andrew pointed that out, never saw it!

Depending on my financial situation mate, I will consider nearer the time!

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online check-in (not offered by anyone)

I believe Ryanair are trialling that this month. Anyone have any updates on this?

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It would certainly be nice to see good fares on destinations like Munich, Frankfurt etc.

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Depending on my financial situation mate, I will consider nearer the time!

And i told you my plans for the summer last week, so i also might be just that bit tighter on daytrips in 2006 :p

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BA con'n'egg - Seems like you won't be getting that onboard any more!!! Coat please...

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BA con'n'egg - Seems like you won't be getting that onboard any more!!! Coat please...

allow me to help you with your coat.... would that be the on with the 3 gold stripes or 4 ? ;)