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Dflynch. These quick tests would be the golden ticket we need for the aviation sector but it seems their accuracy is not enough for the government to entertain them. There was a company in Derbyshire in the news recently it had a 15 min test but 95% accuracy which for me I think is good enough to save an industry and jobs with only a 5% inconvenience. Some of the other government policies are taking a bigger hit than 5% like pubs etc.. The problem is not the test its getting our stupid government to actually agree to use them
I'm hoping the 15 min test will be improved enough or considered for use in the airports this would save the whole industry, surely they should consider it even if not 100% reliable? They waiting for a test that is 100% reliable I mean come on get real!
I think the pendulum is definitely swinging back in the favour of protecting the economy over covid19 because if we don't we will have nothing left. Emphasis on preventative measures and procedures becoming the norm going forward
I'm well underwater here @£3.54 and with no funds to average down I played my cards all to early never legislating for the severe overreaction from the media and politicians making a mountain out of a molehill when we live with other diseases perfectly fine and without all the hysteria associated with this one. My bet here is that the government doesn't have the appetite for nationalisation this is just fear spreading by some and a rights issue is the least preferred option by the BOD and would not raise the the value needed due to the low SP so I feel the most probable outcome will be an interest free loan from the government next year when we out of the EU restricions on this front. RR have enough funds for 18 months anyway vaccines and testing are becoming a positive force and also the world slowly realising that it can live with the disease like we do many others. If you are in an at risk group then simply avoid populated places.
Sounds about right for a change from the BBC a balanced article.
https://bbc.in/32dcWtV
Watching a covid19 story in China this morning on Sky News and their internal domestic flight levels are back upto pre-covid19 levels now ans they over there are the front of the curve I suggest this is something to take note of and this is without a vaccine on the scene. Long haul is the last piece of the puzzle but nice to see things can get back to normal even without a vaccine
Virgin Atlantic adds back five routes to network in SeptemberBy Graham Dunn1 September 2020Save articleUK carrier Virgin Atlantic is restoring flights to Atlanta, Lagos, Tel Aviv and the Indian cities of Delhi and Mumbai this month as the restructuring airline rebuilds its network amid coronavirus.The services add to its existing network of US destinations – New York JFK, Los Angeles and Miami – as well as Barbados, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The carrier resumed passenger services on 20 July following the coronavirus grounding.Virgin_Atlantic CovidSource: Virgin Atlantic July 20Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Juha Jarvinen says: “We’re continually reviewing our network and as countries begin to open up their borders, we’re introducing more and more flying.“We’re incredibly excited to resume services to Delhi, Tel Aviv, Atlanta, Mumbai and Lagos this September as well as increasing the frequency to other destinations. We’re now offering daily flights to New York JFK and Los Angeles and twice weekly flights to Shanghai.”Cirium schedules data shows Virgin was operating to 10 US destinations in September 2019. It is still to resume flights to Boston, Las Vegas, Newark, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington Dulles. Virgin shareholder and joint venture partner Delta Air Lines is this month restoring its Boston-Heathrow service.All the carrier’s London flights will continue to operate from Heathrow, after the airline temporarily halted its Gatwick flights at the start of the pandemic. These flights operate from Terminal 2 due to to consolidation of operations at Heathrow, but Virgin notes that it aims to return to Terminal 3 when demand grows.The airline has already detailed plans to launch new flights from Heathrow and Manchester to Islamabad and Lahore later this year.Late last month Virgin secured creditor approval for a planned restructuring, which will pave the way for a £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) in refinancing over the next 18 months. A UK court hearing to approve the restructuring plan is due on 2 September.TopicsAirlinesEuropeNetworksVirgin Atlantic AirwaysSave article
Positive news...
https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/virgin-atlantic-adds-back-five-routes-to-network-in-september/139986.article
Sham189 Yes agree and that is why I believe air travel return is due for an uptick. The governments of the world are realising they cannot just shut down forever as schools will be going again now, Pubs, gyms it's all trying it's best to get back to normality as much as possible and I'm of the belief that air travel and long haul included will follow suit even if covid19 hangs around
Mr Dexter. Your not allowing for flying hours increasing as illustrated in report to 70% levels 2021 and 90% 2022. Footprint and cost savings are coming through too. Situation improving long haul is going upwards
Yes agree onwards yesterday's XWB scare is simply routine scheduled maintenance additional parts to be fitted so no AOG's going to happen like T1000. Vaccines will improve the landscape soon, Slow steady rises each day is absolutely fine with me.
Hi. It is only a couple of blades in 20 engines these can be swapped ( if needed) at routine scheduled shop visits so no extra shop visit required if it is deemed a serious issue. Chief Engineer has said already it is not related to T1000 and bears no extra significant costs or impacts to customers