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- Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:02 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: City With The Least Centrally Located Airport
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6999
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:51 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: World's Shortest Flight On A 757
- Replies: 63
- Views: 18249
RE: World's Shortest Flight On A 757
BA still operate the 757 on <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC), United Kingdom">MAN</acronym> flights. Several flights throughout the day and also each night the 757 does the nightstopping se...
Jump to post- Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:42 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Delta's New Livery Is Out
- Replies: 328
- Views: 47286
RE: Delta's New Livery Is Out
I quite like it. Reminds me of a cross between the 1980's Ansett Airlines of Australia logo and the original Canadian Airlines livery... <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/0967435/L/" target="_...
Jump to post- Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:44 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA To Outsource Ground Handling In UK Regions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12633
BA To Outsource Ground Handling In UK Regions
From ba.com today: British Airways is in exclusive talks to transfer its ground handling operation at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester airports to Aviance UK, an independent ground handling company. This follows an extensive review of the airline's UK regional ground handling operation. B...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:29 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Canada To Nepal Within The Star Alliance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5670
RE: Canada To Nepal Within The Star Alliance
Hi there! Why not look at through Vienna with Austrian to Kathmandu. I guess to Vienna would be a AC/LH combination.
Hope that helps!
- Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:54 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9601
RE: Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
Hiya N587NK! My partner and I are on the NK325 dep <acronym title="Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International (FLL / KFLL), USA - Florida">FLL</acronym> at 1300. That would be really cool if you're on it! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> <img src="/discussio...
Jump to post- Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:58 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9601
RE: Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
Howdy N587NK! Thanks for the reply, it was really informative. We're booked on the 14th of January 2007. We arrive at 7am at the Port from a cruise, then off to NY to stay with friends for a couple of days. I fly for <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> so it's easier to standby out of <acr...
Jump to post- Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:17 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9601
Spirit Airlines - What Are They Like?
Hi all! I have just booked a one way flight from Fort Lauderdale to New York (<acronym title="New York - La Guardia (LGA / KLGA), USA - New York">LGA</acronym>) with Spirit. Their fares were fantastic and for the same price as <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym>, <acronym title=...
Jump to post- Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:40 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: TAM Lands In LHR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6375
RE: TAM Lands In LHR
I was working yesterday at Heathrow and saw the TAM 332 and the Air new Zealand 777! Interesting day at LHR for new airlines/types! Both looked great!
Jump to post- Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:29 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Seating In BA A319
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5385
RE: Seating In BA A319
I'm <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> crew and can tell you that I have already flown on 3 A319's with the extra row. G-EUPT, G-EUPV & G-EU<acronym title="Precision Air Services (United Rep. of Tanzania)">PW</acronym>. They're not that noticeably different legroom wise thanks to the new ...
Jump to post- Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:52 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Cool Loud F-27 Video - Great Plane, Great Sound!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5748
RE: Cool Loud F-27 Video - Great Plane, Great Sound!
That was awesome! Almost brought tears to my eyes! (seriously!! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" alt="Wink">) I grew up in Australia and was forever on and off Friendships during my childhood visiting relatives around NSW. <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><cen...
Jump to post- Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:54 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: SIA Wins Travel & Leisure Awards For 11th Year
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4065
RE: SIA Wins Travel & Leisure Awards For 11th Year
I'm sorry but I have to agree these "awards" seem to carry little weight. I mean really..... Silk Air!! A tiny regional airline outperforming the likes of British Airways, Qatar, etc etc! I've seen everything now!
Jump to post- Wed May 03, 2006 8:08 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Indroduce A.321s On Domestic Flights!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7232
RE: BA Indroduce A.321s On Domestic Flights!
The A321 was used on domestic routes in April as it was scheduled to overnight in Glasgow, where all the BA Airbus heavy maint is done. As far as we've heard this will continue ad hoc.
Cheers.
- Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:02 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Question For BA Employees
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3004
RE: Question For BA Employees
Hi Kohflot! Yes, <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> have dedicated staff travel areas in both Terminal One and Terminal Four. In T1 if you are travelling on a European service, the standby desk is just to the right of Domestic check-in, and if you are travelling on an intercontinental ser...
Jump to post- Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:56 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Anyone Flew All The Aircraft By Boeing & Airbus?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8393
Anyone Flew All The Aircraft By Boeing & Airbus?
I'm not doing too badly, all the main types, just not all the model versions... Airbus A300 (-<acronym title="Bhoja Air (Pakistan) and Bankair (USA)">B4</acronym> & -600R) A310 (-200 & -300) A320 (-100 & -200) A319 A321 A330 (-200) A340 (-300) Boeing 707 717 727 (-100 & -200) 737 (-200, -300, -400, ...
Jump to post- Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:05 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Japan Asia Airlines And Other Carriers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4168
Japan Asia Airlines And Other Carriers
Here's a selection of the "subsidaries".... <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/0999975/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/0999975/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC...
Jump to post- Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:12 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Your Favourite Accents
- Replies: 117
- Views: 3570
RE: Your Favourite Accents
I love any northern accent (my partner is from Lancashire, so I have to say that!!), especially Geordies & Scousers, but also a soft spot for West Country ... but then again I'm Australian, so what would I know!!! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" alt="Wink"> <img src="/d...
Jump to post- Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:53 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Olympic Airlines Is Dead!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17636
RE: Olympic Airlines Is Dead!
I think you'll find "ATHENS" is where the press statement was released from, not the name of the new airline.
Cheers
- Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:10 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA And UA Livery
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7663
RE: BA And UA Livery
I have also noticed how similar <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> & <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym>'s fleets are: 747 777 767 (with <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> also operating 200 series) 757 320/319 (with <acronym title="British Airways">BA</ac...
Jump to post- Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:47 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Airline With Largest Variety Of Aircraft
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7154
RE: Airline With Largest Variety Of Aircraft
The full British Airways fleet: 747-400 777-200 777-200ER 767-300ER 757-200 A321 A320-100 A320-200 A319 737-400 737-300 737-500 Plus CitiExpress: BAe146-100 Bae146-200 BAe146-300 Avro RJ100 Embraer 145 Dash8-300 Plus Franchise partners (Loganair, SunAir, Comair): Jetstream 31 ATP Do328 Twin Otter Sa...
Jump to post- Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:37 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Any Homosexuals Not Experienced A Woman?
- Replies: 110
- Views: 4771
RE: Any Homosexuals Not Experienced A Woman?
I agree with Scamp, I think BristolFlyer should be treated with equal respect. He asked a polite question, why not reply politely? (Or is that just a British thing? <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" alt="Wink">). At least he's making an effort to understand a part of life he ha...
Jump to post- Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:21 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air UK: Has Anyone Got Any Information?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4084
Air UK: Has Anyone Got Any Information?
There is a decent brief history of Air UK at http://airlines.afriqonline.com/airlines/570.htm .
I flew them on their "Sterling Service" BAe 146 from Gatwick to Edinburgh and have fond memories of Air UK.
Cheers
- Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:12 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: GB Airways To SSH And HRG
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4402
RE: GB Airways To SSH And HRG
From gbairways.com: Scheduled flights to the Red Sea Riviera April 22, 2005 British Airways franchise partner, <acronym title="Airborne Express (USA)">GB</acronym> Airways, will start direct flights from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheik and Hurghada on the Egyptian Red Sea Riviera from October 22, 2...
Jump to post- Fri Apr 15, 2005 1:45 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Qantas: Whoa, 46% Misspelled Quantas!
- Replies: 85
- Views: 11326
RE: Qantas: Whoa, 46% Misspelled Quantas!
On a lighter note: When I worked for Qantas many years ago, on my first day the trainer said "Now first of all lets get one thing clear, there is no U in Qantas, You're the You in Qantas" <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> <img src="/discussions/graphics/smil...
Jump to post- Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:44 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Shortest Interstate Route?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6476
RE: Shortest Interstate Route?
In the USA, it would have to be United Express Orange County/Santa Ana to <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> at 36 miles. It has a block time of 32 mintues! If you look internationally for the shortest domestic route then it is Loganairs famous ...
Jump to post- Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:14 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Fares From London: Which More £££ During Winter?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1867
RE: Fares From London: Which More £££ During Winter?
Dubai is another one. The winter months are the peak season, mainly due to the extremely hot weather in summer months. You will also notice that most Southern Hemisphere destinations have this winter peak as well, eg South Africa, Australia. Also the ski destinations (mainly charters) have a winter ...
Jump to post- Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:48 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: VLM To Start London City-Amsterdam Flights
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5988
RE: VLM To Start London City-Amsterdam Flights
It's not just Luxair with jets to LCY........ British Airways (CitiExpress), Swiss, Lufthansa and Air France (CityJet) all operate the AVRO/BAe146 in there.
Jump to post- Fri Feb 04, 2005 8:50 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: OneWorld & BA: Not Living Up To Expectations
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8222
RE: OneWorld & BA: Not Living Up To Expectations
PA110, I'm sorry, you cannot go around telling people to shut up listen to you when you have been re-iterating unsubstantiated information! The commercial policy as highlighted by Speedbird2155, is correct and valid. Invol downgrade compensation PLUS fare differential is applicable to our Club World...
Jump to post- Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:10 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: British Airways Drops Saudi Arabia
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9773
British Airways Drops Saudi Arabia
British Airways is to suspend flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia because of reduced commercial demand, the airline said today (Tuesday). Flights between London Heathrow and Jeddah and Riyadh will be suspended from March 27. Robert Boyle, <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>'s director ...
Jump to post- Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:06 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: British Airways Paint A Plane Competition!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3808
British Airways Paint A Plane Competition!
British Airways are proud to be part of the BBC's Blue Peter Paint a Plane competition, launching today on BBC1. The competition gives the chance for children to use their creativity to come up with an innovative design for one of <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>'s 757 aircraft. The com...
Jump to post- Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:56 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: A380 Rollout (Pic)
- Replies: 169
- Views: 26579
- Mon Dec 20, 2004 12:36 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Livery Mistake/alteration?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7176
RE: BA Livery Mistake/alteration?
I like the look of the blue engines. The Dornier looks great in <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> colours! And, I agree with G-CPEL, she has been flying around like that for a while now and it looks a bit odd!: <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 02, 2004 7:38 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: British Airways Launches New Online Shop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7617
British Airways Launches New Online Shop
British Airways today relaunched it's Shopping The World online shop to include a fantastic selection of <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> gifts including a lot of branded merchandise (including the famous 70's <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> cabin bag), a vintage section (...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:56 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Get Married On Concorde!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2887
Get Married On Concorde!
The ultimate airline-freak's wedding! Manchester Airport is offering wedding ceremonies on G-BOAC Concorde! <a href="http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/web.nsf/Content/ConcordeWeddingInformation" target=_blank>http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/web.nsf/Content/ConcordeWeddingInformation</a> Your oth...
Jump to post- Sat Nov 20, 2004 3:33 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: LHR Hotels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2126
RE: LHR Hotels
Why not try Heathrow's newest hotel: The Jury's Inn at Hatton Cross, virtually on the flightpath. Great views from the higher floors. As they've only been open a couple of weeks, I'm sure you'll find some opening special prices.
Cheers
- Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:51 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: British Mediterranean Relaunches As Bmed
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3692
British Mediterranean Relaunches As Bmed
British Mediterranean Airways has relaunched its identity as BMED. The new shortened name and new logo is in celebration of their first 10 years of service (celebrated in October) and reflects the airlines current market position and future expansion plans. Their website has been revamped at <a href...
Jump to post- Thu Nov 04, 2004 6:08 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Old Codes/ New Airlines
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3035
RE: Old Codes/ New Airlines
AE was Air Europe and now Mandarin Airlines of Taiwan <acronym title="CityJet (Ireland)">WX</acronym> was Air New South Wales / Ansett NSW now CityJet (Air France franchise) <acronym title="Air Baltic (Latvia)">BT</acronym> was Airlines of Northern Territory / Ansett <acronym title="Binter Canarias ...
Jump to post- Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:40 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Bmi A330 At Heathrow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3740
Bmi A330 At Heathrow
This morning I saw a <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal - Central Illinois Regional (BMI / KBMI), USA - Illinois">BMI</acronym> A330 - the one in the Star Alliance livery at <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>, it was lining up to depart at about 0955. Doe...
Jump to post- Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:27 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: End Of The Road For SAS's Blue 1?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6358
RE: End Of The Road For SAS's Blue 1?
I'm sorry but I really have to defend Spanair here. Even though I work for <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> and our partner is Iberia, I choose Spanair over <acronym title="Iberia (Spain)">IB</acronym> everytime I fly domestically in Spain (roughly 10 flights a year). Their product is m...
Jump to post- Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:52 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: First Class Booking Codes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6146
RE: First Class Booking Codes
It is very airline specific. British Airways (and most oneworld airlines, as they have aligned class codes) uses F, A & Z for the First cabin. F for mostly full fares, A for discounted fares and Z for redemption and other non-rev tickets. <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> uses P (as well...
Jump to post- Fri Oct 22, 2004 2:39 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Problems With BA At LHR!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4194
RE: Problems With BA At LHR!
It wasn't just a <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> problem, it was because of winds of up to 70 mph at Heathrow and around the country and the ensuing ATC delays. I work at <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> and after seeing all aircraft battlin...
Jump to post- Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:22 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Thomsonfly Livery Unveiled On B757 G-BYAH!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7116
RE: Thomsonfly Livery Unveiled On B757 G-BYAH!
Although if you look closely at the pic, it still has "Operated by Britannia Airways" near the nose.
Jump to post- Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:31 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Airlines Of Yesterday
- Replies: 76
- Views: 5241
RE: Airlines Of Yesterday
British Caledonian
Air UK
Swissair
Canadi>n
CP Air
Canada 3000
East-West (Australia)
Ansett
TAA
Australian Airlines (the original)
Air NSW
TWA
p.s. Definately miss BCal the most!!!
- Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:55 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UA Going On Strike?!?!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6931
RE: UA Going On Strike?!?!
UADC8contrail, <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> has reached agreement with their unions and the <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> strike has been called off. United has not been so lucky, and the signs are that it will go ahead. Eurostar is also striking, so not a fun Bank H...
Jump to post- Sat Aug 21, 2004 7:42 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UA Going On Strike?!?!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6931
RE: UA Going On Strike?!?!
Sorry to say it is true, a 2 second search on Google is all you nee to find out more.... From www.reuters.com... LONDON (Reuters) - United Airlines ground staff at Heathrow airport plan to strike on August 27, a union says. The Transport & General Workers Union said on Friday about 700 United Airlin...
Jump to post- Sat Aug 21, 2004 4:43 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Anyone Flying This Weekend?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3382
RE: Anyone Flying This Weekend?
I'm flying to New York <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> (from <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>) this evening on a <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> 777! Hopefully! ...
Jump to post- Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:19 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4111
RE: BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
Rod Eddington said in an interview with tonights Evening Standard newspaper that contrary to rumours he will not be leaving <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> soon. The newspaper went on to say ..... "Speculation has been rife about his likely retirement date amid talk that he is currentl...
Jump to post- Tue Aug 10, 2004 4:07 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4111
RE: BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
BA has been trialling the barcoded boarding passes on the Amsterdam route and it has been a resounding success. Initial concerns over security etc seem to have been overcome. This is definately the way forward: think of all the costly magnetized boarding passes printed, the costly to own and maintai...
Jump to post- Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:16 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4111
BA Posts A Q1 Pre-tax Profit Of £115m
British Airways today (Monday) posted a pre-tax profit of £115 million for the first quarter to June 30, 2004. The operating profit for the first quarter was £150m delivering an operating margin of 7.8% Chief Executive, Rod Eddington said: "These are reasonable results but currently fuel and employe...
Jump to post- Sun Aug 08, 2004 7:16 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Market Share: SYD-SIN-LHR/LHR-SIN-SYD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3911
RE: Market Share: SYD-SIN-LHR/LHR-SIN-SYD
BA/QF (which essentially operate the route as one, thanks to the JSA) have 4 dailies <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym> (BA15, BA17, QF10, QF32) and <acronym title="Singapore Airlines...
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