Originally we were booked to fly with Excel,but were changed to Flyjet when the booking was confirmed. Research showed that its really hit and miss with them due to there only having 3 planes, a problem with one and there is no back up. Unfortunately we had a problem! On arrival at Manchester we were told there was a 4 hour delay and given £5 food vouchers. When the flight appeared on the departure screens the delay had reduced to 3.45 hours!! Once we we called to the gate we then waited for ages with no information, other than you could see engineers working on the plane through the window. We eventually left at 12.45 some 4 hours 45 late. The actual flight was fine, the cabin crew friendly and efficient, even the meal was OK. The only plus side to being so late was that we arrived to a vitrually empty Dalaman, and the time from landing to leaving on the transfer mini bus was 40 minutes. The return flight was on the 26th June, as we drove into the airport the rep's mobile rang and she announced there was to be a 70 minute delay. Those who know Dalaman will be aware that its not the best place to wait around. Eventually we left an hour late, but only after the Captain had explained that the auxilliary engine wasn't working (hence the delay I guess) and that they had started one engine with ground equipment and that the other would be started from the first engine as we pushed back. I m sure that this standard procedure,but this didn't fill the nervous fliers with much confidence. Again, once we were on the plane the flight was OK, I think the message to Flyjet is either buy some more aircraft or make sure the ones you have are more reliable.