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Post by Ballasalla 26 End on Mar 10, 2017 23:09:23 GMT 1
10 March 2017 Citywing statement As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24th February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil our contracts. The company has tried to offer a service whilst suffering considerable losses but these have proved unfortunately to be commercially unsustainable. It is therefore with much sadness and deep regret that the Directors of Citywing Aviation Services Limited have had to take the difficult decision to close the company today and put the company into liquidation. This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made to protect creditors. Flights on 11th March 2017 onwards have all been cancelled We request that you do not turn up at the airports for your flights as there will be no one to assist. A liquidator will be appointed and they will advise in due course on how to get a refund on your tickets. There will also be guidance on the UK CAA website from Monday 13th March 2017. www.caa.co.uk/home/For those passengers on the Cardiff to Anglesey service, we have been advised that your Citywing tickets will be valid on train services out of Cardiff, and from stations between Bangor and Holyhead. On behalf of all at Citywing, we all apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you all for your support over the last 4 years. The Directors Citywing Aviation Services Limited |
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Post by robaero on Mar 11, 2017 6:59:30 GMT 1
This is so sad, quite surprised someone like Eastern Airways never stepped in to operate for them using their AOC.
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Post by marquis on Mar 11, 2017 10:21:19 GMT 1
This is so sad, quite surprised someone like Eastern Airways never stepped in to operate for them using their AOC. I suspect the answer to that lies in the load factors - obviously the routes were ideal for the 15 seat Let, enabling the company to offer several flights a day to Belfast & Blackpool, and 2 a day to Glasgow & Gloucestershire. The 29 seat J41 would likely mean a reduction in the number of services offered (as did the 30 seat Saab 340), with the ensuing reduction in services and choice. The only obvious replacements for the Lets would be the Jetstream 31 (18 pax) or Dornier 228 (15/19) - not many of those floating around these days ! |
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Post by Seaking on Mar 11, 2017 11:43:07 GMT 1
This is so sad, quite surprised someone like Eastern Airways never stepped in to operate for them using their AOC. I suspect the answer to that lies in the load factors - obviously the routes were ideal for the 15 seat Let, enabling the company to offer several flights a day to Belfast & Blackpool, and 2 a day to Glasgow & Gloucestershire. The 29 seat J41 would likely mean a reduction in the number of services offered (as did the 30 seat Saab 340), with the ensuing reduction in services and choice. The only obvious replacements for the Lets would be the Jetstream 31 (18 pax) or Dornier 228 (15/19) - not many of those floating around these days ! Still quite a few 20 seat category Beech 1900C or Fairchild metroliner iii's about but they do tend to be across the pond in the US of A. There are still some Shorts 360 operating in pax configs in Hawaii ....... now wouldn't that have been retro !! Any one checked Citywing pre -liquidation load factors recently ? |
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Post by marquis on Mar 12, 2017 10:50:50 GMT 1
I guess the 19 seat Twotter would be a possible candidate, and at least its still in meaningful production. That could put Loganair in the frame for at least the Glasgow service, but given they pulled out of both Glasgow and Edinburgh services at short notice only a few years ago its probably not very likely.
Optimistic noises are coming from the DoI and Airports board who are apparently "in discussions" with possible operators - watch this space !
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Post by johnflightpath on Mar 12, 2017 12:08:59 GMT 1
I wouldn't let Eastern Airways anywhere near it.Massively overpriced tickets.
Cheers
John 'flightpath'.
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Post by Ballasalla 26 End on Mar 12, 2017 12:20:47 GMT 1
I guess the 19 seat Twotter would be a possible candidate, and at least its still in meaningful production. That could put Loganair in the frame for at least the Glasgow service, but given they pulled out of both Glasgow and Edinburgh services at short notice only a few years ago its probably not very likely. Optimistic noises are coming from the DoI and Airports board who are apparently "in discussions" with possible operators - watch this space ! I have a feeling that Loganair/Flybe could take the Glasgow service over but only operate one rotation a day Sunday to Friday with a DHC6 As for the Belfast route did Flybe ever release the rights to fly between the Island and Belfast? Aslo would easyjet operate one for the Belfast to London Gatwick via the Island? this could bring a early morning IOM to Gatwick with either a Mid Afternoon or extra late Evening service from London? I might be wrong but its just a idea! anyone else have any idea's? |
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Post by beerandrocks on Mar 13, 2017 13:54:42 GMT 1
A slight aside, but did Douglas RUFC use City wings to get to their away matches in England? They are playing Sefton, away, on the 18th, so wondering how they will start here.
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Post by lfc84 on Mar 13, 2017 15:14:45 GMT 1
A slight aside, but did Douglas RUFC use City wings to get to their away matches in England? i belive so |
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Post by acklington on Mar 13, 2017 17:33:09 GMT 1
A post-script from me - I was catching an easyjet flight from IOM to Bristol on Friday evening, 10th March, and just happened to be passing the car park fence as SprintAir Saab 340 SP-KPR arrived on stand 3;   It wasn't till much later that evening that word came through of Citywing ceasing operations. So inadvertently here are two photos of the last ever Citywing/Vanair passenger flight. |
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