Early Morning Sun On This Ryanair Boeing 737Max8-200 EI-IHJ At Manchester Airport

 

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 EI-EKV Full Reverse Throttle At Manchester Airport

 

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 G-RUKO At Manchester Airport

 

Ryanair Boeing 737 Max8-200 EI-IJE Arriving At Manchester Airport

 

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 9H-QFE Appling Reverse Thrust At Manchester Airport

 

Ryanair Boeing 737 Max8-200 9H-VVK Arriving At Manchester Airport

 

Been a long time since I saw a SAAB 2000 at BHX

     Back on local turf again today and hearing that a once regular aircraft seen at BHX would be operating to date in the shape of SAAB 2000 OY-FSB what better place to take my lunch break than at the airport.

    Also another one of noted for myself was the Tailwinds Boeing 737-800 TC-TLI. Seeing a 737-800 makes a change, because I've only ever seen the same 737-400 over and over again.

So here's what was seen between 1315 -1345

    TC-TLI Sun Express Boeing 737-800

    G-EZWP easyjet Airbus A320

    EI-ENC Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    EI-IHC Ryanair Boeing 737Max 8-200

    G-DRTF Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    OM-OEX Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    TC-MKC Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 Max8

    9H-QDF Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-TUMH TUI Boeing 737 Max8

    G-TUKO TUI Boeing 737-800

    PH-BGM KLM Boeing 737-700

    HZ-AR33 Saudia Boeing 787-10

    EI-EFY Boeing 737-800

    D-AIUA Lufthansa Airbus A320

    TC-RBV Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321Neo

    EI-FSL Aer Lingus Regional ATR72

    G-EZOI easyjet Airbus A320

    A6-EUN Emirates Airbus A380

    OY-FSB Frost Air SAAB 2000

    G-DRTM Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    N109QS Biz Jet

    EI-IKP Ryanair Boeing 737-Max8-200

    G-TUIN TUI Boeing 787-9

    G-TUIF TUI Boeing 787-8

    HB-AFN Zimex ATR72F

    9H-VJJ Biz Jet

    D-CNAG Bin Air Metro

    9H-MLL Avion Express Malta Airbus A320 Operating for Eurowings

     Todays work took me further afield than normal as down to the south west to the Bristol area, so I thought I would call past and see what Bristol Airport had to offer. A quick drive past from Winters lane and 15 mins on Felton Common Produce the following.

As always the case with my brain not always work, I forgot to check to see if the Jet Provost  XN551 was still lying in the field off West Lane just to the east of the airport off the A38.

The following noted 1245-1300

    G-EZOP easyjet Airbus A320

    OE-LQB easyjet Airbus A319

    EI-IKD Ryanair Boeing 737 Max8-200

    G-DRTK Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    G-EZTB easyjet Airbus A320

    EI-DYA Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-TUMW TUI Boeing 737 Max 8

    G-EZPV Easyjet Airbus A320

There were various light aircraft at the flying school but nothing noted.

Another Day, Another Trip to Birmingham

     A quick look on flight radar, showed a few things coming in today that I required. But being at work and never knowing where I'll end up I don't always get to pop into the airport.

    Today summed that up. The required Pegasus Airbus A320Neo was missed due to being diverted to Northampton. I'd already missed the Titan Airways Airbus A321Neo the had positioned up from London Gatwick to operate for TUI. But another flight radar check at lunch showed it returning early afternoon to Birmingham. And Just as I pulled to the Elmdon side of the airport the Airbus was just turning onto finals for Runway 33.

    The following where noted 1430 - 1445:

    G-TUMT TUI Boeing 737Max8

    9H-QED Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-TUKR TUI Boeing 737-800

    G-SUNG Jet2 Airbus A321Neo

    TC-SPY Sun Express Boeing 737-800

    G-DRTU Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    G-HYLI Jet2 Airbus A321Neo

    G-CMJN Aer Lingus Regional UK ATR72

    OM-OEX Jet2 Boeing 737-800

    SP-RKO Buzz Boeing 737-800

    9H-QBO Malta Air Boeing 737-800 

    F-HBLJ HOP EMB 190

    G-SUNF Jet2 Airbus A321Neo

    G-JZBH Jet 2 Boeing 737-800

    G-LMTF Loganair ATR72

    A7-BCM Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8

    EI-IKP Ryanair Boeing 737Max8-200

    G-TUID TUI Boeing 787-8

    A6-EUY Emirates Airbus A380

    G-FDZR TUI Boeing 737-800

    G-OATW Titan Airways Airbus A321Neo

    EI-IHC Ryanair Boeing 737Max 8-200

    G-EUUM British Airways Airbus A320 LHR Diversion operating BA489 BCN-LHR

Edinburgh Airport 14th March Ryanair Boeing 737-800 EI-EMA

 

Edinburgh Airport 14th March Ryanair Boeing 737-800 EI-DPR

 

Edinburgh Airport 14th MArch Ryanair Boeing 737Max8-200 EI-IJW

 

Trip Report: Birmingham Airport (BHX) 13/01/2025

 The following where noted around the the Birmingham Airport area or at the airport itself:

    G-SUNL Jet2 AIrbus A321Neo

    9H-QEQ Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    SP-RZA Buzz Boeing 737 Max8

    EI-HNA Aer Lingus ATR72

    SP-RSX Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-UZHT Easyjet A320Neo

    A6-EUO Emirates Airbus A380

    EI-IJA Ryanair Boeing 737 Max8

    G-EZOF Easyjet Airbus A320

    A7-BCI Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8

Trip Report: Birmingham 8th January 2025

 Working around the airport today the following were noted on approach, or on departure and at the airport.

    G-EZWH Easyjet Airbus A320

    G-TUIB TUI Airways Boeing 787-8

    D-CNAG BinAir Metro

    TC-SML Sun Express Boeing 737 Max8

    G-NEOV British Airways Airbus A321Neo

    G-EUYV British Airways Airbus A320

    EI-DYR Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-TUMD TUI Airways Boeing 737 Max8

    HB-AFN Zimex ATR72F

    PH-EZN KLM EMB E190

    A7-BCK Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8

    EI-IKO Ryanair Boeing 737 Max 8-200

    G-DBCK British Airways Airbus A319

    A6-EVA Emirates Airbus A380

Click on the picture below to see the Airbus A380 on finals for Runway 33 over Leamington Spa:

    

Trip Report: Birmingham 6th January 2025

 

A quick visit whilst passing by the Airport with work produced the following:

    TC-LTF Turkish Airlines Airbus A321Neo

    EI-EBV Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    G-EZTJ Easyjet Airbus A320

    G-CMJN Aer Lingus Regional ATR72

    G-EZGG Easyjet Airbus A319

    A6-EUN Emirates Airbus A380

    EI-DYR Ryanair Boeing 737-800

    HB-JXK Easyjet Airbus A320

    G-PBOT Aurigny Air Services ATR72***

    G-HODL Ascend Airways Boeing 737-800

    N936CA National Boeing 747-400F

So Just the one in the book being my last Aurigny Air Services ATR72, and always nice to see the queen

Days Spotting Trip To Dublin Wrecked By Ryanair

 

My anual day trip to Dublin Ireland started being picked up from my house around 2:30am for my 8:30 flight. I know this may seen a little extreme but the airport once again was getting alot of bad press about its queing system for departures.

So after a little over 40 min drive I arrived at Birmingham Airport being dropped off at car park 5. This is about a five minute walk to the terminals. I wasnt expecting to be in a large queue having only travelled a few weeks earlier and found going through the jet2 departures was a breeze. But how WRONG was I!!!!!

Since last traveling the jet2 departure entrance has been closed and you are directed down towards the main checking area, and you guessed it, join the queue. Now also on the last visit our taxi driver told you we could use the monorail train from Birmingham International Train Station and join the wait for security there but again your now directed down the stairs and join the queue in the main check in area.

So after and hour and half I made it through leaving me around three and half hours before boarding started. At least all the queues would be behind me surely. WRONG again. This time I think half of the West Midlands have had the same idea as myself and descended on the weatherspoons pub. After 45 mins of walking around looking for a table, a lovely couple took pitty on me and allowed me to join them. 

Nothing of real  note logged at Birmingham today. The aircraft taking me over to Dublin would be EI-DPV. The flight was smooth and some lovely views of the North Wales coast where seen even though the Birmingham weather was grey 

After arriving at Terminal 2 getting through passport control I started my walk round to the famous mound on the southern side of the airport. With no shops anywhere near the mound i made a quick stop at the Spar shop located in the arrivals area landside in Terminal 1. After about roughly twenty minutes I arrived at the mound and spent the rest of the day there until it was time to head home.

I havent done any logs as most of the flight timetable was the same as last year. A few new additions and new airlines seen for the first time included Dan Air of Romania A320, Hi Sky Airbus A321Neo.

Around 17:00 I decided to head back round to the terminal building to grab a bite to eat before heading past security. So I found Burger king on the First floor of terminal one. i was surprised to see them serving larger and the national drink Guinnes there.

So Went through security and this is where my day turned for the worse. I had around three and a half hours to waste before boarding started so i grabbed a few drinks and then found myself hungry again so I ordered a burger from the airside Burger King only to have to wait nearly 45 Mins for my food. Lots of passengers asking for refunds or even just leaving to be able to catch their flights.

So My gate was called and i headed off. Walking past Ryanair Customer Service a couple where finger point and voices where raised and later then airport Police where call escorting the passengers away. Under my breath I was thinking I've never had any problems at all with Ryanair, 45 mins that would be a different story with the same member of staff!

I have always used the same rucsack on all my flights to carry my camera equipment, it easily fits under the seat in front i have never been questioned about it before. I was asked by the check in staff member to put my bag in the rack , i admit it was tight but arriving 14 hours earlier i had no problems. She told me that it needs go go in the hold, I tried explaining that it was expensive camera equipment and that i was allowed on other Ryanair flights with the bag beneath the seat in front. She grabbed my boarding card and told me that I pay 50 Euros or i dont fly.

When I asked her why this hasn't been problems for the other flights her reply was "They're not doing their job properly!" I very rereluctantly paid. The attitude of the Ryanair staff was very poor no wonder that coulpe got the police called if thats the way the company speak to their paying customers.

A few days later Ryanair emailed myself asking about the quality about the service. I gave the poorest review possible and in the notes asked for someone to contact me. But nearly a month later no one has.

Well done Ryanair First Class service once again!!!

Ryanair departing

 

Ryanair max departing bhx

 

Ryanair departing BHX

 

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 landing at BHX