Pakistan at MAN

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:53:31 +0000, Steve Jones
<SteveJones444@m> wrote:

>On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 18:51:26 GMT, "Col" <oldnewsboy64@m>
>wrote:
>
>>I'll believe it when I see it to be honest, heard another one about a month
>>ago that PIA were pulling from MAN and relocating at ZRH....hmmmm.
>>
>>Col.
>
>Can't see Zurich. ISTR that Manchester was initially chosen because
>of the large asian population living in the region. There is still a
>healthy market for MAN --->Pakistan.
Also.. most wont know but can surmise. The first discount ticket
agency which sold tickets for PIA was in Bradford in the 60s when all
the immigrants were arriving. Their Super Constellations were crammed
packed, and I was one of the hundreds of agents then who had queues at
the door, to send PTAs (pre paid ticket advices) out to many cities
in Pakistan from relatives here, to bring over other members, we
distributed these PTAs between all airlines flying, SR, KL, SK, (not
BA , they were always full) so, naturally nowadays with the much
increased population in Yorkshire, Lancashire, East Midlands, PIA is
giving them a service, and from what we learn on here, each flight
inbound is crammed packed full, also they have extended over the pond
to the Huuuu Esss of Ayyyyeee ohhh gawds.. and Toronto as well, so can
you see them pulling out of Manchester for Zurich?

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>PIA want to leave MAN and relocate to ZRH because of high fees
>
>Something not quite right methinks...if anything it's PIA angling for a
>discount because of the increase in business they do with MAN. Moving
>away would damage their operation as MAN is a moneyspinning destination
>in its own right and a good stopoff for North American flights.
>
>Shannon is just a joke for PIA. No O&D traffic whatsoever. It's the
>aviation equivalent of Knutsford Services on the M6, and you wouldn't
>put a bus station there would you?
>
>FR
Ooooer, thats a bit below the belt aint it! :-)
I thought that bus operators in that area were well known for their
lack of service,