Airtrader From Netherlands, joined Jun 2004, 40 posts, RR: 0 Posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4598 times:
Ba plans to start flights this summer, 5 time a week using a 777 to Shanghai Pudong. It is still subject to regulatory approval though. All is confirmed by Robert Boyle, director commercial planning. Looks like a brilliant, long awaited move by BA
AIR MALTA From Malta, joined Sep 2001, 2363 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4602 times:
Airtrader, where did you get this info from??
If it is true, this is indeed a great move. It is time BA filled the gap it has with the like of AF, AY and LH in Asia...
Airtrader From Netherlands, joined Jun 2004, 40 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4563 times:
Air Malta: BA emailed a statement today. I dont have the statement and due to copyright reason I cannot send other releases on it.... But as far as I can see, this info is a 100% confirmed
British Airways plans to start flights this summer from London Heathrow to Shanghai in China, subject to approval by the Chinese authorities.
Robert Boyle, the airline’s director of commercial planning, said: “We have flown to both Hong Kong and Beijing for many years and are keen to start services to Shanghai. The city is the powerhouse of the Chinese economy and, as the economy continues to grow, we believe there will be a great demand for our flights.
“Shanghai Pudong airport is due to open a second runway and we are talking to the Chinese authorities about securing take-off and landing slots in Shanghai for our flights. We hope to fly five times a week with a Boeing 777 aircraft.”
British Airways’ Shanghai plans have been boosted by the news that the British and Chinese governments have agreed to changes in travel visa rules which will make it easier for Chinese citizens to visit the UK.
The airline flies currently from London Heathrow to Beijing four times each week with a Boeing 777 aircraft. This will increase to six times per week from June 2005. British Airways flies also17 times a week from London Heathrow to Hong Kong with a Boeing 747 aircraft, which will increase to 21 flights a week from June 2005.
Roblondon70 From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 89 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4499 times:
This news follows hot on the heels of the UK government simplifying visa requirements for Chinese tour groups. It was anticipated that this would increase Chinese visitors to the UK by some 70,000 per annum. However, I was under the impression that the bilateral remained restrictive. Does anyone have details of it? If UK airlines are being allowed greater frequencies surely these would have to be allocated by the CAA as per the recent UK-India hearing and VS would be keen to get their hands on some.
BAxMAN From St. Helena, joined May 2004, 671 posts, RR: 3 Reply 12, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 3749 times:
Would Chinese visa requirements make PVG redundant as any sort of transit point?
Just hope that regulators don't put a spanner in the works. UK passengers need more choice on this route and it gives OW a little extra presence in China as well.
PVG From Hong Kong, joined Dec 2004, 718 posts, RR: 2 Reply 15, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 3610 times:
VS must be crying over this. I bet that this was/is one of their most profitable flights. I know most, if not all of the British corporates like to fly BA as much as possible. It's about time.
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