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Post by artisans on Jul 23, 2010 9:05:43 GMT 2
Many people don't like flying and some can find an extra few days for their holidays. For an alternative way of getting to Corfu, take a look at:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 13:32:59 GMT 2
Ourselves and friends have used this service to travel to Southern Italy, and I can only say it is an excellent service, and well worth the alternative method of travel. Good service, comfortable.
Looking at the timetables, the costs and timings are very reasonable. The journey is well worth it.
Another option is train to Brindisi, and then the Air Sea Line Flight to Gouvia (When it returns)
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Post by cuthbert on Jul 23, 2010 16:48:50 GMT 2
The air sea flight has not run for two years, CC
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2010 0:26:34 GMT 2
And CC (I wonder that really does mean), if one reads their new website (under construction) it says,
"Welcome to the home of AirSea Lines Seaplanes and Pegasus Aviation.
We are working hard to be able to serve you again soon."
Having followed them, I would say they will be back in due course.
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Post by cuthbert on Jul 24, 2010 8:51:33 GMT 2
Their website might be under construction but on the ground nothing appears to be happening, CC
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Post by artisans on Jul 24, 2010 9:11:48 GMT 2
When you look into building websites, one little nugget of advice is never leave a website 'under construction.' Better not to have a website until you do have a website. Let's hope their aircraft are not permanently under construction also. Shame, it was a good service.
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2010 14:09:03 GMT 2
Their website might be under construction but on the ground nothing appears to be happening, CC Obvious observation, but if you read the posts above, and take time to inwardly take in the contents, you might read the full story, and see that they are intending to return as soon as possible. A website under construction indicates that the business is making possible headway, and it is good to notify pending customers and prevous customers alike.
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Post by johnofish on Jul 24, 2010 18:05:16 GMT 2
Hang fire Steve, a building under construction is called a 'building site' so is a web site under construction called a 'website site'? If the 'website site' is then promulgated on the Internet, home to websites, it surely becomes a website even if incomplete? Constant up-dates to websites is expected and necessary to keep info up-to-date and new technology incorporated onto the site. During this transition period does it revert to being a 'website site', or, like a building having a extension built onto it,still a building? Errrr ..... little grey cells going into overload mode...... rubber room is calling me......... Think I need a holiday.... 7 weeks to go alas
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Post by artisans on Jul 24, 2010 18:22:12 GMT 2
Hi Chris - the general consensus of advice to website builders is 'do not say that your website is under construction.' I cannot remember the reasons now, but it does not reassure customers, merely frustrates them. It certainly does not prove that the business is making progress, possibly that they are justing holding on to their name. It's like placing an advert in the newspaper for something that doesn't actually exist. It might also mean that the website builder has not been paid. Lots of negatives, I'm afraid. Better to not be advertised until you have something positive to say.
These are not my ideas, just generally accepted advice.
Steve
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Post by artisans on Jul 24, 2010 20:11:38 GMT 2
I would like to respond more fully to what has been said on the shout box, but I have little time tonight. The forum invites opinions of all sorts but we cannot condone personal attacks and abrasive remarks. Please, can everyone consider whether their comments might cause offence before posting and err on the side of caution. We all like a bit of fun, but let's not get too personal.
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2010 1:11:13 GMT 2
Steve, I appreciate your comments, but in this case I have been in contact with AirSeaLines, and I know that they are coming back into business as before, and that in this case the website is being constructed. This is established from being in contact with them since they pulled out of Corfu. I agree normally that in most cases a website under construction causes irritation, but I look at it from the positve side. I am not a negative person.
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Post by johnofish on Jul 25, 2010 2:08:47 GMT 2
Those who look at a glass and say it is 'half empty' are usually right more often than those who say it is 'half full'. Fortunately, us 'half fullers' have more fun !!! ( yes, pinched and paraphrased from a very good book !!! ) ;D
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Post by cuthbert on Jul 25, 2010 9:16:40 GMT 2
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Post by artisans on Jul 25, 2010 21:08:38 GMT 2
Chris,
I would be pleased if AirSeaLines came back into business but forgive me, I was once a management consultant and my instincts tell me it is not true. I hope I am wrong - it was a good service.
Knowing now a little about website design also, it would take no more than a couple of days for a professional designer to fix their site and get it online. Being naturally a little cynical, I believe that the phrase 'under construction' usually means just the opposite. It means the site would be online if some problem, other than construction, could be solved. If the site was genuinely under construction, there would be no need to say so because it would be online by Tuesday. Best for them to say nothing until then, and then go out and get their customers.
This is not being negative, Chris, it is being realistic. It is what I, personally, believe.
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2010 0:07:16 GMT 2
It is obvious that no one understands that I have remained in contact with this company, therefore I would say I have slight heads up on what is happening with regards to its future.
I accept that nothing in reality is concrete, but I do feel, regardless of lack of knowledge on consultancy, and business, that my communication with AirSeaLine is enough to know that there is a good possibility that they will return.
Let this be the end of it, and lets sit back and see what will happen. If at the end, I am wrong, or AirSeaLine does not return, I will be the first to admit defeat. (Modified by Admin.)
Of course, this is my opinion. (Modified by Admin.)
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