Astraeus?

CaptainSkidmark

Heard 2 Delta pilots talking in the hotel reception earlier and apparently Astreaus have gone to the wall this morning?

brophya2007

CaptainSkidmark wrote: »

Heard 2 Delta pilots talking in the hotel reception earlier and apparently Astreaus have gone to the wall this morning?

An airline whose pilots included former Iron Maiden rock star Bruce Dickinson has gone into administration, it was announced today.
UK carrier Astraeus Airlines, based at Crawley in West Sussex, said it had ceased operations and was making an application to the High Court for the appointment of administrators.

The airline, which switched in 2008 to leasing aircraft to other carriers, was wholly owned by an Icelandic-based travel group.
Astraeus chief executive Hugh Parry said today: "We battled hard to save Astraeus, but lower-than-expected levels of business during the summer of 2011, a lack of contracts for winter 2011-2012, and some extremely bad luck with a number of technical issues mean that we have no option but to cease all operations and put Astraeus Airlines in the hands of the administrators.

"Every effort has been made to ensure that any passengers affected already have or will be able to complete their journey.
"It is small comfort to those affected and impacted, I realise, but Astraeus comprised a fantastic team who did a fantastic job - quite possibly the best team in their aviation business sector."
The airline started operations in 2002.

scudzilla

brophya2007 wrote: »

An airline whose pilots included former Iron Maiden rock star Bruce Dickinson has gone into administration, it was announced today.
UK carrier Astraeus Airlines, based at Crawley in West Sussex, said it had ceased operations and was making an application to the High Court for the appointment of administrators.

The airline, which switched in 2008 to leasing aircraft to other carriers, was wholly owned by an Icelandic-based travel group.
Astraeus chief executive Hugh Parry said today: "We battled hard to save Astraeus, but lower-than-expected levels of business during the summer of 2011, a lack of contracts for winter 2011-2012, and some extremely bad luck with a number of technical issues mean that we have no option but to cease all operations and put Astraeus Airlines in the hands of the administrators.

"Every effort has been made to ensure that any passengers affected already have or will be able to complete their journey.
"It is small comfort to those affected and impacted, I realise, but Astraeus comprised a fantastic team who did a fantastic job - quite possibly the best team in their aviation business sector."
The airline started operations in 2002.

I think the main story here is that Bruce has left Maiden :rolleyes::rolleyes:

squonk

Run to the hills!

lord lucan

scudzilla wrote: »

I think the main story here is that Bruce has left Maiden :rolleyes::rolleyes:

He's too busy in the SIM.;)

http://www.bruceair.co.uk/

scudzilla

lord lucan wrote: »

He's too busy in the SIM.;)

http://www.bruceair.co.uk/

I checked that out, says check the booking calender before you book for a suitable time, it's totally empty!! Not surprising though at 666STG per head

Delancey

scudzilla wrote: »

I checked that out, says check the booking calender before you book for a suitable time, it's totally empty!! Not surprising though at 666STG per head

+ VAT @ 20% = STG £132 on top of that :eek:

xtradel

scudzilla wrote: »

I checked that out, says check the booking calender before you book for a suitable time, it's totally empty!! Not surprising though at 666STG per head

All 63 slots are now sold!

lord lucan

xtradel wrote: »

All 63 slots are now sold!

I wonder how many are Aviation enthusiasts or are they well off Maiden fans looking to meet Bruce?!

scudzilla

Out of interest how much would an hour normally cost on a 737 Sim?

donkey balls

Looks like Bruce wants to try and save the airline http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-15847720

Delancey

xtradel wrote: »

All 63 slots are now sold!

Forgive my suspicious mind but does anyone else think these slots going from zero sold to fully booked in around 24 hours is a little unusual ?

scudzilla

Delancey wrote: »

Forgive my suspicious mind but does anyone else think these slots going from zero sold to fully booked in around 24 hours is a little unusual ?

Maybe when i checked the bookings were not live, then when it opened for business the next day all the Maiden fans bought it.

How much is an hour normally on a 737 sim??

lord lucan

scudzilla wrote: »

How much is an hour normally on a 737 sim??

This looks to be better value:http://www.giftsdirect.com/flight-simulator-experience-1-hr-boeing-b737-800ng.html

Tenger

lord lucan wrote: »

I wonder how many are Aviation enthusiasts or are they well off Maiden fans looking to meet Bruce?!

I think it is aimed more at Maiden fans than just aviation enthusiasts.

scudzilla

lord lucan wrote: »

This looks to be better value:http://www.giftsdirect.com/flight-simulator-experience-1-hr-boeing-b737-800ng.html

Wow, 930Euro wit Bruce, 185 without.

Bet there'll be plenty of wannabe pilots with Bruce Air bringing along the Happy Tissues

lord lucan

xtradel

More slots released today if anybodys interested.