Pe@rson From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 18821 posts, RR: 54 Posted (9 years 3 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 999 times:
Hi folks,
I'm flying FR449 (LPL-DUB, a part of my LPL-DUB-STN-HHN/FRA-BGY/MXP-STN trip) next Wed, and wondering whether it'll be a 732 or 738. I realise it can vary, but which is the most likely? I'm pretty sure it'll be a 738, but hey.
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UTA_FLYinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52 Reply 5, posted (9 years 3 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 960 times:
I flew FR on the LPL route a few times, and I can tell you that the load factors do not justify a 738.
However, I just thought of something; maybe you'll get lucky and have an Islandsflug 733. In that case, bring me back the safety card please
Otherwise, what are your plans at DUB ?
UTA
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FLYtoEGCC From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 947 posts, RR: 3 Reply 6, posted (9 years 3 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 945 times:
Eham
My flight from LBA-DUB and the return (FR155/156) a couple of years ago were 732s. I *think* FR have more 732s based at Dublin for their Dublin-UK operations than they do at Stansted for their Stansted-Europe flights, so I would have thought you're most likely to be on a 732.
Pe@rson From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 18821 posts, RR: 54 Reply 8, posted (9 years 3 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 939 times:
Thanks, UTA.
Yeah, when I was @ LPL last (14/1/04; LPL-MAD), I saw the Islandsflug 733 operating for FR. I was plesantly surprised! I'd much rather it be a 732, though, as I've flown on too many 733s before.
Well, this trip is all about cutting costs to the minimum. I am flying on the late night flight because it's somewhat cheaper than during the day. I'll be arriving into DUB at 2255 (or certainly earlier), spending the night at the airport (I'll go to a pub within the airport and then find a nice seat; DUB is one of the better airports in Europe for sleeping overnight) and then have the entire Thursday spotting. This reminds me - how far is that oberservation area from the terminal area? How long would it take to walk? Could you provide instructions? Or would it be better to get a taxi there and walk back? If so, where should I ask to go (when in the taxi)? Surely not 'the observation area'? At 2150 that day, I fly to STN, when I spend the night and then depart the next day at 0720 to HHN (and FRA).
Cheers mate!
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FLYtoEGCC From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 947 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (9 years 3 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 933 times:
Eham
As was well documented, FR had to withdraw some of its 732s early due to cracks arising from poor maintenance years ago, hence the leasing of the Islandsflug 733s to make up the capacity. It is still operating the ones that are safe, but if they're still leasing aircraft because they're short of capacity, my guess would be that they're not going to withdraw the rest of the 732s in the immediate future as that would give them more capacity problems. Therefore you'll probably get to go on one!
Capital146 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2003, 2125 posts, RR: 49 Reply 10, posted (9 years 3 months 4 days ago) and read 891 times:
LPL-DUB and LBA-DUB are still almost always 732's. Only the occasional Islandsflug 733 or FR 738 are used at present on these routes, so Pe@rson and Eham, your chances of getting the 732 are excellent.
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