WY operating 3 charter flights on behalf of QR from JED to MCT, where passengers will then transfer onto QR flights to DOH. http://support.qatarairways.com/hc/en-us/articles/115008165807-Qatar-Airways-organises-three-charter-flights-to-carry-its-passengers-from-the-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabia-KSA-via-Mu...
Jump to postFor <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> they use the A340-500 to <acronym title="Algiers - Houari Boumediene (Dar-el-Beida) (ALG / DAAG), Algeria">ALG</acronym>, <acronym title="OLD: Athens (- Hellinikon) (ATH / LGAT) (closed), Greece AND CURRENT: Athens - Eleftherios Veniz...
Jump to postAC purchased 6 77L. They were originally used on the <acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - Ontario">YYZ</acronym>-<acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym>-<acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Sm...
Jump to postI think TS already operates a summer seasonal YVR-CDG with the A332.
Jump to postEmirates are doing pretty well in China in my opinion. Daily B77W to <acronym title="CURRENT: Guangzhou - Baiyun (CAN / ZGGG), China AND OLD: Guangzhou - Baiyun (CAN / ZGGG) (closed), China">CAN</acronym>, daily B77W & A388 to <acronym title="Shanghai - Pudong International (PVG / ZSPD), China">...
Jump to postI'm guessing most of the passengers on the <acronym title="Birmingham - International (Elmdon) (BHX / EGBB), United Kingdom">BHX</acronym>-<acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> flight will be heading to Canada, Caribbean and w...
Jump to postEK do very well on both their flights during the summer. I have flown on them and there are only a few empty seats. However during other times, it can be very empty. Most of the people flying on <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> transfer in <acronym title="Dubai - Interna...
Jump to postCouldn't <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> use their transatlantic rights to start <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</...
Jump to postBack in 2011, Comtel Air started <acronym title="Birmingham - International (Elmdon) (BHX / EGBB), United Kingdom">BHX</acronym>-<acronym title="Vienna - Schwechat (VIE / LOWW), Austria">VIE</acronym>-ATQ with a Boeing 757-200 operated by Mint Airways. Needless to say, after few months of operating ...
Jump to postThe DXB-BHX route was started by a A332. Which was then upgraded to 77E and now the double daily 77W.
Jump to postPersonally, I like VS a lot. Most of the time I've flown them, it turns out to be a good experience. However the service is like a lucky dip. Sometimes you get excellent service, sometimes you get terrible service.
Jump to postIt's unusual that <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> fly the A332 to <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym>. Usuall...
Jump to postPersonally I find the Air Transat livery one of the best.
Jump to postHow will investigators get into the crash site which is practically a war zone?
Jump to postWill airlines route their flights around Ukraine instead of flying through it?
Jump to postI'm sure they either close it at night. I remember that LTN closed their only runway during nights so it can be repaired.
Jump to postIs one of the HKG flights still flown by the A380?
Jump to postI'm surprised that Roy Hodgson hasn't played Alex Oxdale-Chamberlain yet. Great central midfielder.
Jump to postIt's happened to Emirates twice. In 2004, a A343 failed to get airborne before the end of the runway at <acronym title="Johannesburg - OR Tambo International (Jan Smuts) (JNB / FAOR), South Africa">JNB</acronym> which resulted in it sustaining some damage. Then it happened again in 2009 with a A345 ...
Jump to postThe A342 didn't work because it was too similar to the A332. They both carried the same amount of passengers and had similar range. The only difference was the A342 had a larger cargo capacity and was less fuel efficient compared to the A342 due to it having 2 extra engines. The A345 didn't work bec...
Jump to postIt looks like Icelandair will be operating a twice weekly service from <acronym title="Birmingham - International (Elmdon) (BHX / EGBB), United Kingdom">BHX</acronym> to <acronym title="Keflavik (KEF / BIKF), Iceland">KEF</acronym> starting from the 5th February 2015. Flight numbers will be FI495 an...
Jump to postWhat aircraft did <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> use on the <acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - Ontario">YYZ</acronym>-<acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong ...
Jump to postInteresting that they are commencing flights from SZX and not CAN
Jump to postI think Chek Lap Kok Airport is a pretty good name for an airport. Chep Lap Kok being the island the airport is built on.
Jump to postHow do airlines cope when aircraft are crashed, missing or in sudden need of maintenance? Malaysia Airlines are missing a B772 how are they coping?
Jump to postIf they did launch routes from <acronym title="Sao Paulo - Guarulhos International (Cumbica) (GRU / SBGR), Brazil">GRU</acronym>-<acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China -...
Jump to postDaily Seats Offered: <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> 5xDaily B77W 30F 265J 170W 910Y <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> 1xDaily A388 1xDaily B772 28F 145J 95W 425Y <acronym title="Virgin Atlantic Airways (United Kingdom)">VS</acronym> 1xDaily A346 45J 38W 22...
Jump to postMy list:
North America:
Canada: Toronto, London, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Quebec, Hamilton,
Europe:
UK: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glagow, Exeter, Bristol
France: Paris
Netherlands: Amsterdam
Asia:
UAE: Dubai
Hong Kong: Hong Kong
What will be Virgin Atlantic's future plans for Hong Kong? I know they are mainly now focusing on North America ever since the Delta share but Hong Kong is a big money maker. Will they introduce a second daily flight? Is there a possibility that they will ever return to Sydney from Hong Kong.
Jump to postOasis Hong Kong 08 <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EGKK), United Kingdom">LGW</acronym>-<acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym> B744 I ...
Jump to postChina Southern are operating charter flights in the summer to <acronym title="Beijing - Capital (PEK / ZBAA), China">PEK</acronym>. I think they might be using the A332 on this route. Tickets are being sold exclusively by local Chinese travel agent United Travel in Birmingham. I'm sure they will be ...
Jump to postI've flown <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> four times now and every time I'm still impressed by the level of service they provide and how attentive they are. Service is always delivered with a smile. The meals served were delicious and piping hot. The staff at <acronym ...
Jump to postThe topic is self explanatory.
I have flown on...
Airbus A310-300 (5xTS)
Airbus A318-100 (1xAF)
Airbus A319-100 (1xAF)
Airbus A340-300 (4xVS)
Airbus A340-600 (6xVS)
Airbus A380-800 (2xEK)
Boeing 747-400 (2xCX)
Boeing 777-300ER (2xEK,2xAF)
However Birmingham is better located due to it being relatively central. It's the most accessible airport in the UK. 8 million people live 1 hours drive away from Birmingham Airport however less than 40% use the airport. If HS2 gets underway, it will be faster to go to Birmingham from London than St...
Jump to postEmirates have done very well for themselves at Birmingham. They offer 2 daily B77W flights with good loads. However I think they could upgrade one of the flights to A380 at least during the summer. During the summer, the 2 daily flights are packed everyday between July and September with people flyi...
Jump to postBirmingham Airport's runway is being extended to just over 3,000m. The extension work is near completion. What new long haul destinations could you expect in the near future? I think Qatar Airways will start flights and Emirates will start flying the A380 into Birmingham.
Jump to postIt seems that from 5th June, Air France will only have a single daily A380 flight to Hong Kong which will operate the AF188/187 rotation instead of the 777W. The A380 will arrive in Hong Kong at 17:20 and depart the following morning at 00:50. However they will only have a single daily flight compar...
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