LO454 ARN-WAW 2015.12.06

After the bankruptcy of Estonian the government of Estonia formed a company that in cooperation
with Adria took over the network after Estonian. As Adria doesn't have the resources to do it with their own metal they wet-leased different machines (an BAe ATP from Nextjet, a couple Fokker 100s and Embraer 145s for different routes from different airlines). So I decided to go and try catch the ATP on a international sector. Combining it with some sightseeing in Tallinn and a short stay in Stockholm throughout the weekend sounded like a good plan. It later expanded with a couple of flights on a smaller BAe, the J32. The trip started on Friday and ended after around 48 hours with a flight back to WAW from ARN.

06 December 2015
LO454 (1010-1155) ARN-WAW
SP-LDH Embraer 170

It's still dark outside when I wake-up. I take my things and direct myself for the bus to Arlanda. There I quickly check-in and drop my bag after which I'm free to head airside. Having still time to the scheduled departure time I do some last minute shopping, eat breakfast and take some pictures of the local traffic. The weather is no different that the day before. Cloudy, shady and rainy. The time to board came. A small load of around 25 passengers today. Lots of space for everyone. A smooth flight. Landed on time. That would be it. The little Embraer once again did a fantastic job. Love it!

Climbing out of ARN

NextJet BAe ATP opf Adria TLL-ARN

After the bankruptcy of Estonian the government of Estonia formed a company that in cooperation
with Adria took over the network after Estonian. As Adria doesn't have the resources to do it with their own metal they wet-leased different machines (an BAe ATP from Nextjet, a couple Fokker 100s and Embraer 145s for different routes from different airlines). So I decided to go and try catch the ATP on a international sector. Combining it with some sightseeing in Tallinn and a short stay in Stockholm throughout the weekend sounded like a good plan. It later expanded with a couple of flights on a smaller BAe, the J32. The trip started on Friday and ended after around 48 hours with a flight back to WAW from ARN.

05 December 2015
JP7123 (1340-1350) TLL-ARN
SE-MAK British Aerospace ATP

After the morning flight with Avies on the J32 I had plenty of time to my next flight. Lunch, a little shopping and one more, or two, tours around the terminal. But how much time may that kill? Not enough. So, after the hours have passed we finally got to board the bus that would take us to the plane. Seeing the bus stop beside the ATP ended with a smile on my face. As I was sitted in one of the first rows I was in no rush to board, instead I took the time to sooth my eyes with the view. Was supposed to sit in row 4, but as the 3 rows ahead were empty I got permission from the purser to move one ahead. So, we finally fired-up our engines, pushed back and taxied to the active runway. Quick departure and into the clouds we go.
The flight itself is smooth, the weather outside ain't great, the crew is very understanding. Just after almost an hour we landed in Stockholm. Here the weather wasn't great either, but at least it didn't rain. For the moment at least...

Boarding at TLL

Avies BAe J32 TLL-KDL-TLL & TLL airport

After the bankruptcy of Estonian the government of Estonia formed a company that in cooperation
with Adria took over the network after Estonian. As Adria doesn't have the resources to do it with their own metal they wet-leased different machines (an BAe ATP from Nextjet, a couple Fokker 100s and Embraer 145s for different routes from different airlines). So I decided to go and try catch the ATP on a international sector. Combining it with some sightseeing in Tallinn and a short stay in Stockholm throughout the weekend sounded like a good plan. It later expanded with a couple of flights on a smaller BAe, the J32. The trip started on Friday and ended after around 48 hours with a flight back to WAW from ARN.

05 December 2015
U32085 (0930-1000) TLL-KDL
ES-PJR BAe Jetstream 32

Alarm goes off around 6:30 am, outside it's still dark. I take my things, leave the key at the reception and walk for a tram. After a couple of stops I get off and cross the road in order to wait for the bus that will take me to the airport. I arrive there after 8 o'clock. It's still dark outside. At the same counter I'm able to check-in for my flight to Kardla and the later one to Stockholm. Which is nice as I don't have to leave my checked baggage at the locker and return for it later on. Also I get all the information I need for my return flight (having only 15 minutes of scheduled turnaround time that is important). The ground staff is notified about my presence so all should go well. Before the flight itself I have plenty of time to walk around the terminal and I must say: it's fantastic! Almost every gate looks differently. At first glance I would never say that people board through here. Also because there is not many passengers at this time of the day at the airport. On my flight there's going to be a total of 5 pax. 19 seats, free seating. From engine start-up to turn-off the flight takes 27 minutes.
Seated in row 5

LO785 WAW-TLL 2015.12.04

After the bankruptcy of Estonian the government of Estonia formed a company that in cooperation
with Adria took over the network after Estonian. As Adria doesn't have the resources to do it with their own metal they wet-leased different machines (an BAe ATP from Nextjet, a couple Fokker 100s and Embraer 145s for different routes from different airlines). So I decided to go and try catch the ATP on a international sector. Combining it with some sightseeing in Tallinn and a short stay in Stockholm throughout the weekend sounded like a good plan. It later expanded with a couple of flights on a smaller BAe, the J32. The trip started on Friday and ended after around 48 hours with a flight back to WAW from ARN.

04 December 2015
LO785 (1135-1415) WAW-TLL
SP-LIM Embraer 175

To be honest, a flight like any other. Typical quality Embraer flight with LOT. Zero problems at check-in, dropped my bag without any queue. Boarding proceeded smoothly and quickly. Tallinn is rather cloudy and a little rainy today. After a windy approach, bumpy landing and quick deboarding we still have to wait for the bags. My first impression of the airport is very positive (and it will only get better the next day). As I'm in no rush I slowly walk towards the baggage belts taking pictures of the little traffic that there is. If you'd forget, Christmas is just around the corner!
Seated in seat 18A

EPWA 2016.01.21

A couple of shots from the tarmac with some snow in the background giving for a nice, cold, winter light. Also my first SU95 on photo.

OY-KFA

HB-JVP