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Author: DougDoug Date: Jul 15, 2008 22:53
What a criminal waste of energy and cause of unnecessary pollution!
And they want another runway to make matters worse!
"Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
slots, The Times has learnt.
The rise in fuel prices and an expected slump in passenger numbers
after the summer mean that many airlines will have to cancel flights,
but bmi does not want to lose its coveted slots at Heathrow, which are
valued at ÂŁ770 million.
Airline executives are bracing themselves for their toughest winter
yet as the credit crunch forces passengers to cut back on air travel
and fuel prices continue to drive up costs.
The decision by bmi to fly “ghost flights” - short-haul trips with
only a handful of passengers - is one of a series of plans being drawn
up by airlines. Senior industry figures admit that other carriers will
cancel domestic flights at short notice and gave warning of chaos
ahead for business travellers. Rather than withdrawing from uneconomic
routes, the tactic of cancelling individual flights is another way of
retaining landing slots..."
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Author: NMNM Date: Jul 16, 2008 00:31
On 16 jul, 07:53, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> What a criminal waste of energy and cause of unnecessary pollution!
> And they want another runway to make matters worse!
>
> "Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
> slots, The Times has learnt.
>
> The rise in fuel prices and an expected slump in passenger numbers
> after the summer mean that many airlines will have to cancel flights,
> but bmi does not want to lose its coveted slots at Heathrow, which are
> valued at ÂŁ770 million.
>
> Airline executives are bracing themselves for their toughest winter
> yet as the credit crunch forces passengers to cut back on air travel
> and fuel prices continue to drive up costs.
>
> The decision by bmi to fly “ghost flights” - short-haul trips with
> only a handful of passengers - is one of a series of plans being drawn
> up by airlines. Senior industry figures admit that other carriers will ...
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Author: BrianWBrianW Date: Jul 16, 2008 01:10
On 16 Jul, 06:53, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> What a criminal waste of energy and cause of unnecessary pollution!
> And they want another runway to make matters worse!
>
> "Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
> slots, The Times has learnt.
>
> The rise in fuel prices and an expected slump in passenger numbers
> after the summer mean that many airlines will have to cancel flights,
> but bmi does not want to lose its coveted slots at Heathrow, which are
> valued at ÂŁ770 million.
>
> Airline executives are bracing themselves for their toughest winter
> yet as the credit crunch forces passengers to cut back on air travel
> and fuel prices continue to drive up costs.
>
> The decision by bmi to fly “ghost flights” - short-haul trips with
> only a handful of passengers - is one of a series of plans being drawn
> up by airlines. Senior industry figures admit that other carriers will ...
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Author: ConorConor Date: Jul 16, 2008 03:09
> What a criminal waste of energy and cause of unnecessary pollution!
> And they want another runway to make matters worse!
>
> "Britain?s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
> slots, The Times has learnt.
With 2 billion people increasing their consumption at an exponential
rate, this makes fuck all difference in the global scheme of things.
--
Conor
I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams
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Date: Jul 16, 2008 04:59
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> "Britain's third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
> slots, The Times has learnt.
Jings. Duhg is getting into ancient history. Coming soon "Wright
Brothers guilty of dangerous hypermobility."
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Author: BrianWBrianW Date: Jul 16, 2008 05:39
On 16 Jul, 12:59, %%ste...@ malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) wrote: > Doug riseup.net> wrote:
>>> "Britain's third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
>> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
>> slots, The Times has learnt.
>
> Jings. Duhg is getting into ancient history. Coming soon "Wright
> Brothers guilty of dangerous hypermobility."
Given that Gollum's "hydrogen mixed with oxygen is chemically
different to pure hydrogen" claim, as unearthed yesterday, ignores at
least three centuries of advances in chemistry, including the
development of the chemical bond concept, I wouldn't be the slightest
bit surprised ...
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Author: Derek GeldardDerek Geldard Date: Jul 16, 2008 09:25
On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:53:26 -0700 (PDT), Doug riseup.net>
wrote:
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>"BritainÂ’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
>from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
>slots, The Times has learnt.
>
Headline News ...
Scientists say buses sometimes run empty to get back to the depot.
Derek
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Author: DougDoug Date: Jul 16, 2008 23:14
On 16 Jul, 08:31, NM mac.com> wrote:> On 16 jul, 07:53, Doug riseup.net> wrote:
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>>> What a criminal waste of energy and cause of unnecessary pollution!
>> And they want another runway to make matters worse!
>
>> "Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
>> from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
>> slots, The Times has learnt.
>
>> The rise in fuel prices and an expected slump in passenger numbers
>> after the summer mean that many airlines will have to cancel flights,
>> but bmi does not want to lose its coveted slots at Heathrow, which are
>> valued at ÂŁ770 million.
>
>> Airline executives are bracing themselves for their toughest winter
>> yet as the credit crunch forces passengers to cut back on air travel
>> and fuel prices continue to drive up costs. ...
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Author: DougDoug Date: Jul 16, 2008 23:15
On 16 Jul, 17:25, Derek Geldard miniac.demon.co.uk> wrote:> On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:53:26 -0700 (PDT), Doug riseup.net>
> wrote:
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>>>"Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft
>>from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing
>>slots, The Times has learnt.
>
> Headline News ...
>
> Scientists say buses sometimes run empty to get back to the depot.
>
While cars are mostly empty most of the time, with just a driver.
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Date: Jul 16, 2008 23:23
> Well if it a straight choice between flying and driving, preferably in
> a small car, then driving is probably better but train would be better
> still.
Is the wrong answer. Even railistas have had to admit that rail is more
polluting than travel by car.
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