Unhelpful: Requesting an aircraft reg for a flight.

fougachap

Hi, I am a commercial aircraft expert. One hobby I enjoy is logging aircraft registrations. I have a complete portfolio of flights with the entire Aer Lingus and Aer Arann. These accomplishments have brought me great pride and joy.

My current project is to do the same with "The other Irish one". Nearly there, 2 aircraft to go, EI-CKP and EI-COB. I rang yesterday to book a flight on Charlie Kilo Papa for 2 around 2 months time. I suggested that given the advance notice it should be possible for them to position the aircraft to do the flight I want. They refused, and acted like I was being unreasonable. I conceded and asked what routes these aircraft would be on and to my surprise they denied to tell me which flight I should book. I objected and it ended with a supervisor telling me to hang up!

Any other loggers fave this sort of hostility with this airline.

L1011

I would imagine that there isn't a hope in hell that FR would ever position a specific craft for someone, no matter how much notice.

As goes telling you what flights it will operate - seeing as the airline in question operate craft across all of Europe with limited MX bases, they probably don't know more than a few days in advance - if even. A customer care drone will absolutely not have a clue about this.

galwayjohn89

fougachap wrote: »

Hi, I am a commercial aircraft expert. One hobby I enjoy is logging aircraft registrations. I have a complete portfolio of flights with the entire Aer Lingus and Aer Arann. These accomplishments have brought me great pride and joy.

My current project is to do the same with "The other Irish one". Nearly there, 2 aircraft to go, EI-CKP and EI-COB. I rang yesterday to book a flight on Charlie Kilo Papa for 2 around 2 months time. I suggested that given the advance notice it should be possible for them to position the aircraft to do the flight I want. They refused, and acted like I was being unreasonable. I conceded and asked what routes these aircraft would be on and to my surprise they denied to tell me which flight I should book. I objected and it ended with a supervisor telling me to hang up!

Any other loggers fave this sort of hostility with this airline.

I would guess they have no idea what aircraft will be flying what route that far out. I also really don't think there going to schedule aircraft to suit you. I might be wrong but I'd be very surprised.

fougachap

MYOB wrote: »

I would imagine that there isn't a hope in hell that FR would ever position a specific craft for someone, no matter how much notice.

As goes telling you what flights it will operate - seeing as the airline in question operate craft across all of Europe with limited MX bases, they probably don't know more than a few days in advance - if even. A customer care drone will absolutely not have a clue about this.

Well if they change them so often why would it be a problem to position an aircraft?

smurfjed

I am a commercial aircraft expert

What exactly does this curtail?

smurfjed

peter1892

EI-CKP and EI-COB

I'm open to correction here but aren't they 737-200's and no longer in service?

tippilot

I hope you told them you were an expert. That would have changed everything.

I suggest calling Marty McFly at the customer services department. He will have no problem transporting you back to 2005 to help you complete another fantastic "accomplishment".

fougachap

peter1892 wrote: »

I'm open to correction here but aren't they 737-200's and no longer in service?

Eh, yea thanks for trying to troll me, but im the aircraft expert here.

fougachap

smurfjed wrote: »

What exactly does this curtail?

smurfjed

I know a lot about commercial aircraft, more than most people here ever will.

tippilot

fougachap wrote: »

Eh, yea thanks for trying to troll me, but im the aircraft expert here.

I'm sorry but I'm only seeing one troll here. Go back to your Nissan Patrol sprayjob or whatever you're at these days Dave. Been banned a few times already haven't you??

fougachap

tippilot wrote: »

I'm sorry but I'm only seeing one troll here. Go back to your Nissan Patrol sprayjob or whatever you're at these days Dave. Been banned a few times already haven't you??

?????

Snowc

Op I have a friend who is a pilot with ryanair,what plane are you looking for and I will see what I can do ?

b757

Ask MOL to bring it back into service!
Pity about it being put out of service..



Sorry about the size...

Nonoperational

LOL

smurfjed

I know a lot about commercial aircraft, more than most people here ever will.

I doubt it But is this some profession that you earn a salary from?

The next time that i sit down for contractual discussions with Boeing, have you got advice for me?

smurfjed

radar0976

fougachap wrote: »

Hi, I am a commercial aircraft expert. One hobby I enjoy is logging aircraft registrations. I have a complete portfolio of flights with the entire Aer Lingus and Aer Arann. These accomplishments have brought me great pride and joy.

My current project is to do the same with "The other Irish one". Nearly there, 2 aircraft to go, EI-CKP and EI-COB. I rang yesterday to book a flight on Charlie Kilo Papa for 2 around 2 months time. I suggested that given the advance notice it should be possible for them to position the aircraft to do the flight I want. They refused, and acted like I was being unreasonable. I conceded and asked what routes these aircraft would be on and to my surprise they denied to tell me which flight I should book. I objected and it ended with a supervisor telling me to hang up!

Any other loggers fave this sort of hostility with this airline.

What a really cool project. EI-CKP is currently being used as Ryanair for testing new weight saving measures to save fuel.

http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=364206

Have a great flight and wrap up warm you hear. I hear hypoxia is a bitch.

fougachap

Snowc wrote: »

Op I have a friend who is a pilot with ryanair,what plane are you looking for and I will see what I can do ?

EI-DHF is another one I'm missing, I'd love that. Thanks a million. You're a diamond in the rough on this forum. How long before you know?

Growler!!!

I know a lad called G. Ogle

He sent me this link

http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b737-22296.htm

fougachap

smurfjed wrote: »

I doubt it But is this some profession that you earn a salary from?

The next time that i sit down for contractual discussions with Boeing, have you got advice for me?

smurfjed

No, it's a full time voluntary calling. Couldn't think of anything else I would like to do with my life to be honest!

fougachap

radar0976 wrote: »

What a really cool project. EI-CKP is currently being used as Ryanair for testing new weight saving measures to save fuel.

http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=364206

Have a great flight and wrap up warm you hear. I hear hypoxia is a bitch.

OK, my records were in error. Well now that's one less, a good thing really!

Growler!!!

Oh sorry, thought this was the Virtual Flying forum - my bad.

smurfjed

tell you what, in about 2 weeks i will probably be sitting down with Boeing because I'm pi55ed off with the performance of the B777-300.... do you want to join me?

smurfjed

Snowc

fougachap wrote: »

EI-DHF is another one I'm missing, I'd love that. Thanks a million. You're a diamond in the rough on this forum. How long before you know?

Hopefully tomorrow or Sunday but don't get too excited yet.He is currently in the Ukraine learning to fly an antonov 124 so mightn't be with ryanair much longer.I will update the thread when I get a answer.

fougachap

Snowc wrote: »

Hopefully tomorrow or Sunday but don't get too excited yet.He is currently in the Ukraine learning to fly an antonov 124 so mightn't be with ryanair much longer.I will update the thread when I get a answer.

Wow! Well I find it hard to contain my excitement!:D Maybe if he leaves, he could get me on the 124 the next time he visits shannon? Thank you again, look forward to the outcome.

Tenger

This thread is giving me a great laugh........


I must ask a commercial company to alter their operational schedule to suit me sometime soon.....

Growler!!!

Its great for my post count too....

peter1892

I want another flight on EI-CKP, but not in the untidy state as in the images posted above.

OP have you managed to log EI-CNT?

fougachap

peter1892 wrote: »

I want another flight on EI-CKP, but not in the untidy state as in the images posted above.

OP have you managed to log EI-CNT?

Yep, way back in 97 when she had new of the world livery. Giggled to myself for the entire flight whenever i looked at the entry in my log!

peter1892

fougachap wrote: »

Yep, way back in 97 when she had new of the world livery. Giggled to myself for the entire flight whenever i looked at the entry in my log!

Good stuff. Maybe you'll manage EI-EIO one of these days

fougachap

peter1892 wrote: »

Good stuff. Maybe you'll manage EI-EIO one of these days

Nah, light aircraft give me the heeby jeebes.

Wicklowleaid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome. Hmmmmm me wonders

A320

fougachap wrote: »

Hi, I am a commercial aircraft expert.

Spill the beans,give us a laugh

Tenger

fougachap wrote: »

Nah, light aircraft give me the heeby jeebes.

Must be why you went down the Commercial Aircraft Expert career path...........can I ask where you studied to get into that side of aviation?

After 16 years working in the industry I'm examining my options for professional development going forward.

pclancy

fougachap wrote: »

Hi, I am a commercial aircraft expert.

Indeed. One that earned a siteban from Boards.ie