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Not surprised #136032
07/18/2017 06:49 PM
07/18/2017 06:49 PM
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http://www.bviplatinum.com/news.php?articleId=27551

Typical of BVI govt to sink money into a losing enterprise. I for one am not the least surprised


Rita
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Re: Not surprised [Re: rita_irvine] #136033
07/18/2017 07:56 PM
07/18/2017 07:56 PM
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GJ, CO S/V Long Overdue
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shocked <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

Re: Not surprised [Re: rita_irvine] #136034
07/18/2017 07:59 PM
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Sounds like BVI Airways is and was a "NOTHINGBURGER" that the inexperienced BVI government fell for hook, line, and sinker!

Re: Not surprised [Re: Kmon] #136035
07/18/2017 08:16 PM
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Once they furlough the crews it gets expensive. The pilots will need a refresher course in the sim. The aircraft themselves will deteriorate quickly sitting. Hopefully they will fly them somewhere dry for storage however that is another cost.
G

Re: Not surprised [Re: GeorgeC1] #136036
07/18/2017 08:42 PM
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Lame question...how much would it have cost to subsidize American to bring back the SJU to EIS flights? Or another US carrier? Would $7 million have made any kind of impact or not at all?

I hate the ferries and the overnight in STT. We come from the West Coast and it was so much easier to fly into SJU on one PNR thru American.

Karen

Re: Not surprised [Re: Sunnykm] #136037
07/18/2017 10:10 PM
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7 million would go a long way to subsidize flights. It would be better spent on a great ferry system with onboard customs and immigration!
G

Re: Not surprised [Re: GeorgeC1] #136038
07/19/2017 06:35 AM
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Maybe they should consult Sir Richard. He seems to know how to run a successful business or two.


Jeff

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Re: Not surprised [Re: jmon] #136039
07/19/2017 06:43 AM
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Re: Not surprised [Re: Christo] #136040
07/19/2017 07:28 AM
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His Airlines have not been a financial strong point. He sold Virgin America to Alaska and half of Virgin Atlantic giving operational control to Delta.
The real problem is they simply don't have the airport they need or the proper equipment for the route. Trying to run a scheduled airline from a airport without a instrument approach and old aircraft with marginal performance for the routes is not a recipe for success.

Re: Not surprised [Re: GeorgeC1] #136041
07/19/2017 08:06 AM
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GeorgeC1 said:
7 million would go a long way to subsidize flights. It would be better spent on a great ferry system with onboard customs and immigration!
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