FLIEGER67 From France, joined Sep 2003, 3759 posts, RR: 58 Posted (3 months 4 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 5973 times:
Dear A.netters,
there will be a very special event coming up around the German aviation scene this year.
TXL and SXF will shutting down on the evening of Saturday, 02.06.2012.
BER should be ready for business in the morning of Sunday, 03.06.2012.
Some people here have already discussed about it.
Something not to miss, isn´t it?.
And of course some aviation talking in between, maybe a few beers, coffee or whatever sounds interesting or not?.
So I will keep this thread updated from time to time and anyone who decides to go for Berlin, please fill in the dates.
I'll be there if nothing goes wrong and get into the details shortly.
I used the format from the previous meeting, hope that is ok. I think that FlyingFinn will have some problems adding all his flights to and from BER
I hope to meet as many a.netters as possible at BER that weekend. A.net meeting are great fun and I recommend them to everyone. Looking forward to June already!
Rara From Germany, joined Jan 2007, 1374 posts, RR: 3 Reply 8, posted (3 months 3 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 5684 times:
If you fly in on June 2nd, and you want to experience TXL for the last time, make sure you don't arrive too late (best during morning or early afternoon), because a lot of TXL flights will actually land at SXF later in the day, and some even at BER, it seems.
The "grand opening" will be a few days earlier, on May 24th, but there should still be plenty to see at BER on June 3rd, e.g. LH will operate the A380 into Berlin.
globalflyer From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 664 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (3 months 3 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 5585 times:
They were talking about operating the first LH flight out of BER to FRA with the A380 on their Facebook page, but it is yet unclear if the flight will be available to book.
infodesk From Switzerland, joined May 2006, 990 posts, RR: 25 Reply 14, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 5508 times:
Hi guys,
Putting myself on the maybe list. As I'm on holiday in June I can only request so many weekends off. It looks like I have to decide between the meet and my wedding anniversary.....
SloAir From Slovenia, joined Jul 2010, 269 posts, RR: 6 Reply 16, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 5491 times:
Quoting infodesk (Reply 14): Putting myself on the maybe list. As I'm on holiday in June I can only request so many weekends off. It looks like I have to decide between the meet and my wedding anniversary.....
Why don't you combine both and celebrate you're wedding anniversary in Berlin
MIAspotter From Spain, joined Nov 2001, 2078 posts, RR: 26 Reply 17, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 5493 times:
I am also putting myself on the Maybe list, I am still figuring out flights, I could fly into TXL on Friday and return from BER on Sunday all for €140 on LX.
B747forever From Sweden, joined May 2007, 16090 posts, RR: 12 Reply 18, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 5462 times:
Quoting SloAir (Reply 13): They were talking about operating the first LH flight out of BER to FRA with the A380 on their Facebook page, but it is yet unclear if the flight will be available to book.
Interesting. I hop they will make it available for booking if they decide to operate it on BER-FRA.
globalflyer From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 664 posts, RR: 1 Reply 23, posted (3 months 3 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 5345 times:
"At reise er at leve" H.C. Andersen (Travelling is Living)
25 Avianca: please add me for the maybe list Attending: Akhmad (02.06.2012 KL1833 // 03.06.2011 KL 1830) AYA333 (02.06.2012 KF611 HEL-CPH & SK1675 CPH-TXL //
26 MH017: Will definitely be attending, however, still looking for the flights back: since I want to fly OV S340/CR9 on 03jun, I only found a nice (and cheap) c
27 airtrainer: I'm adding myself to the maybe list, I was thinking about going on my own but I was sure many of us would have the same idea Will look for flights and
28 airbuseric: For me a maybe - depending on work - but I am always positive so I will do my best to get the days off anyway. Hotel is booked already,... Updated lis
29 FLIEGER67: Pretty good to follow all that updates. Edited the list and fixed the hotel. What else than the Albergo?. 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2
30 The777Man: Hi ! Add me to the Maybe list. I really, really hope to attend but can't say for sure yet. The777Man
31 airtrainer: here you are Attending 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012 U24705 BER-BRU 17:00-18:30, 04.06.2012 BRU-T
32 MH017: Only way to do this (OV ARN-TLL-AMS) is to DEPART ON THE LAST FLIGHT EX TXL on the 2nd of June on BT0214 to RIX, stay overnight there, and take the 1
33 roberts87: You can add me to the maybe list as well. Not sure I'll be able to attend, but sure want to!
34 HT: For the moment I will add myself to the Maybe-list. Unless I come up with some weird and interesting routing to TXL and from BER to cover the 160 mile
35 HT: aero.de has an article that two parallel departures are planned for the opening of BER at 0530h : 1. AB (unknown type and destination) departing from
36 airtrainer: Right, your best bet is to spend the night somewhere else, and this option looks good Looks like the window seats are already sold out. Is anyone pla
37 HT: Meanwhile the whole farewell-flight is sold out. -HT
38 B747forever: But the LH A380 flight is not bookable on LH.com. Hopefully they will make tickets available to the public later on.
39 airtrainer: problem solved then ... Was a bit expensive IMHO They told on their Facebook page yesterday that nothing has been confirmed yet, but if booking become
41 MH017: Also one of the reasons not to be there on the 3rd, Holger... and.........I meant, the last flight that day (2nd) to RIX; am aware of the LH flight t
42 HT: I flew that routing in January salvaging some investments made for the ARN-meeting from which I had to pull out for health reasons (= some strange co
43 bedo: Another one to the attending list!! See you there guys!! Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012
45 FLIEGER67: Hey, flights fixed, at least the way to TXL: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012 U24705 BER-BRU 17:00-18
46 HT: I am booked on the second Sightseeing flight offered by Airevents routing TXL - TXL (1800-1850h with an airborne time of 30 min) using a AB B738. Now
47 airbuseric: I can confirm my attendance to this meeting. Updated with my reserved flightinfo now. Looking forward to the 'Grand Opening'! Attending: 717Flyer (03.
48 PlaneHunter: I have booked my flights to and from BER this weekend. I'm looking forward to see you guys! Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677
49 airtrainer: Great news ! Was too late to book the first TXL-SXF farewell flight, I booked this one too. So I'm moving to the confirmed list, flights to be determ
50 n229nw: I wish it could be a month later, then I will basically be in Berlin anyway. But can't make it at the start of June I feel very ambivalent about this.
51 roberts87: I've decided to join the fun. Nothing too fancy flight wise, but a interesting inbound flight with LH. The last flight on June 2nd between Dusseldorf
52 airbuseric: I changed my accomodation, otherwise Roberts87 feels so lonely haha Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 //
53 HT: I am moving myself into the confirmed list even though duration, accommodation and travel are not fixed yet (but the TXL-TXL sightseeing flight is boo
55 globalflyer: I actually have changed my accomodation as well to the Meininger Berlin Airport Hotel. Actually a cheaper rate and the property is brand new! Attendin
57 HT: Just make sure that you do not book a bed in one of their shared-dorms (mixed) unless this is intentional. Nice central location. -HT
58 airbuseric: Single rooms EUR 43,-- with private bathroom/WC
59 FlySwiss: I will attend this meeting as well Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012 U24705 BER-BRU 17:00-1
60 CaptainRed: Hi, have to add myself on the list too: Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012 U24705 BER-BRU 17
61 FLIEGER67: Hi, pretty good to see the growing list. Just a little bit editing and my outbound flight fixed: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-B
62 airtrainer: Added my flights and hotel to the list, I'm really excited about this trip ! Attending : 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:5
63 infodesk: Hi guys, My flights are fixed too, looking forward to seeing you there! Attending : 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:2
64 HT: I have made a prelim. hotel reservation at the Hampton Friday thru Monday. Attending : 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-1
65 PlaneHunter: AB moved up my flight to BER by an hour which is really good. Attending : 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06
66 FLIEGER67: Hey, here is just an operational udpate around the scheduled weekend flights: http://airlineroute.net/2012/02/21/ber-02jun12-update2/
67 FLIEGER67: And the actual update with the farewell flights: http://airlineroute.net/2012/02/22/ab-ber-02jun12/
68 airdolomiti: I will definitely be attending - it'll be fun to meet fellow a.netters and witness the airport's grand opening! I live in Berlin so will arrive &
69 HT: The TXL-TXL-sightseeing flight still has a few seats left ... Should we consider to hold some kind of gathering on Saturday evening i.e. having some k
70 MH017: HT, Great idea, but have to skip the dinner, as my flight departs 20:20 on 02jun for RIX ... What's the idea of doing in the afternoon at TXL: spottin
71 HT: TXL in the afternoon should include a farewell-Currywurst. I hope the observation deck will stay open on that day - and hopefully will not be flooded
72 MSS658: Updated: I will be able to attend as well Attending : 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06.2012 U24705 BER-BRU
73 airtrainer: Don't know if this is because I'm hungry right now, but I like the idea
74 iainbhx: I may be able to attend, I'm in Berlin that weekend for work, not entirely sure of the schedule yet. inbound 01.06.12 LH2036 MUC-TXL departing 05.06.1
75 sultanils: I decided to make an extra touch and go in AMS and spend the night there before joining for breakfast in BER Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL
78 airbuseric: With Luxair747SP joining, I provided him with my hotel reservation which I holded for the Meininger. It's difficult to book now the new '2 night stay
79 roberts87: A slight change in my itiniary. Transavia has decided to cancel the AMS-BER route in favor of a EIN-BER route. Makes sense, as the BER route was a bit
80 globalflyer: As Robert just stated and I was also on the HV flight that is now changed, I have decided to change to KL1830 BER-AMS at 17:25. Looks like Suryo is al
81 CrimsonNL: Hi all, I regret to inform you that I will not be attending due to a combination of budget issues, and not being able to get the days off work. Hope y
82 HT: Too bad. See you at the BRU meet first weekend of September then. I booked my train ticket for the outbound trip, arriving Friday evening around 9pm
84 FLIEGER67: Changed my flight to the later one and updated the whole list. Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN & SK2677 ARN-BER 10:55-12:25 // 03.06
87 HT: Now, combined with your flights to/from Berlin, this really makes for an interesting routing ! -HT
88 Parton87: Hello! I will also attend at the meeting and add me to the list. Looking forward to meet you all! Attending: 717Flyer (03.06.2012 KF841 HEL-ARN &
89 MEA-707: I decided to go as well... Added myself to the lists, will be in the same flights and Albergo hotel as some of you, see you then! Attending: 717Flyer
90 akhmad: How nice, Will! There will be at least two of us on KL1830.
91 LXM83: Hello everybody I've just put myself on the "maybe" list. Wondering if I can figure out a plan to combine it with the new BRN-MUC-CSO service on Frida
92 HT: Challenge will be to get from CSO to Madgeburg (for train to Berlin). Rental car will be a costly option. See the airports website for offerings (2 a
93 LXM83: Hello HT That's indeed true. Even after studying the local bus routes and schedules a long foot march will be necessary to reach a suitable bus stop.
94 HT: Ain't too bad for an *International" airport, isn't it ? Unfortunately (for you) I have booked my train tickets already, as otherwise could have offe
95 ROGERBCN: Hola nois! Finally my booking department has sent me the tickets for the BER meeting, I had already booked a room at the Allbergo, so this was one lit
96 HT: http://www.aero.de/news-14980/Besuch...et-nach-offiziellem-BER-Start.html reports that BER's visitor terrace will not be open on 03-JUN but only a few
97 MbahGondrong: I will definitely attend!!! (obvious since I live in Berlin) Excited also as this will be my first time meeting other a.netters since i started joinin
98 HT: @ all: Please monitor the following thread about a (potential / definite) postponement of BER's opening for an undefined period ! BER Opening Postpone
99 HT: Meanwhile it is fixed and final that TXL & SXF will not close on 02-JUN and BER will not open on 03-JUN-2012. Airevents has sent me an eMail expla
100 signol: How about continue as an A.net meeting anyway? I've booked for a day trip. Assuming my flights revert to the airlines' original aorports, I'll arrive
101 gabrielchew: I'm still going, so a picnic in THF park sounds good.
102 CaptainRed: I will go as well, have some other flights booked that are non-refundable. Would still be great to meet all you there. CaptainRed
103 SloAir: I'm going too, never been to Berlin before and the nice company will still be there through the whole weekend. Picnic at THF sounds good, or even some
104 MbahGondrong: I'm still in too, never been to THF anyway.
105 airtrainer: Same here, see you all next month !
106 sultanils: No change in my plans: BER becomes TXL again, as confirmed by the airlines operating the flights I'm booked on. See you on Sunday, Sultanils
107 PlaneHunter: I'll most likely stay at TXL between my flights - otherwise I would probably miss some participants who fly back from TXL in the early afternoon. PH
108 MH017: No changes for me: it was an arrival and departure from TXL on 02jun12 anyhow; would love to join in for some currywurst lunch, guys - see you then !!
109 MSS658: My plans are unchanged as well. Since my day starts at 3.45 I'm planning on going to my hotel (Albergo) immediatly after arrival (maybe a quick act de
110 The777Man: Hi ! Sorry to say that I'm definitely not going. Flights are full from TXL to ARN so can't make it. Hopefully next time. It's really too bad that I ca
111 HT: Is this just an idea or is there already a thread about an A.net Meeting at LAX for October 2012 that slipped my attention ? -HT
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