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It needs an early Southbound and a late Northbound to make money, that's always been known. However they'd need to displace something else for that prized early LHR arrival slot, if they do that, then it's the real deal and not a slot sitter.
Even Aer Lingus' LHR-SNN has the same issue, the schedule starts at the wrong airport every day
Even Aer Lingus' LHR-SNN has the same issue, the schedule starts at the wrong airport every day
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It's not a slot-sitter, never has been. Slot-sitting does not involve a new destination and the associated extra expense setting it up. Adding (possibly un-needed) frequencies to an existing destination is the way it's done.
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Even Aer Lingus' LHR-SNN has the same issue, the schedule starts at the wrong airport every day
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Ahh I am out of date on my data. When I last used LHR-SNN the aircraft over nighted at LHR, and even after the re-introduction, the first SNN-LHR was due to arrive after 11am. What is clearly sub optimal is that the first wave for this aeroplane every day is at 08:45, meaning it's impossible to get into London for an early meeting without night stopping in the capital. That's why the early short hauls into LHR are often packed.
In this case the first LHR-SNN gets you in for early afternoon !!
Jack1985 I think the point is it would be even busier if it was able to get into LHR earlier but EI have shown they prefer to use those slots between DUB and BHD.
In this case the first LHR-SNN gets you in for early afternoon !!
Jack1985 I think the point is it would be even busier if it was able to get into LHR earlier but EI have shown they prefer to use those slots between DUB and BHD.
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SNN had an 07.30-09.00 arrival in LHR for a number of seasons after it was resumed. The later 08.50-10.20 service is very recent (less than 2 years). The changes have had minimal impact on passenger numbers.
SNN had an 07.30-09.00 arrival in LHR for a number of seasons after it was resumed. The later 08.50-10.20 service is very recent (less than 2 years). The changes have had minimal impact on passenger numbers.
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From summer 2015 BA will move their PLS add-on from LHR (via NAS) to LGW and will operate via ANU on the 772 configured 40/24/216
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Tag-on possibilities from Nassau:
- Freeport, Bahamas
- Belize City, Belize
- Havana, Cuba
???
I'd say select from any one of Iberia's destinations in South America, that would be a likely source of new business direct from London , given that BA will have access to data in connecting traffic via MAD hence identifying the safest options in terms of revenue .... Just my view
- Freeport, Bahamas
- Belize City, Belize
- Havana, Cuba
???
I'd say select from any one of Iberia's destinations in South America, that would be a likely source of new business direct from London , given that BA will have access to data in connecting traffic via MAD hence identifying the safest options in terms of revenue .... Just my view
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In another forum it was suggested that in addition to new routes for Winter 2014/2015 and Summer 2015 already announced (At least 9 I believe) that Funchal announcement is also imminent. Can anyone confirm that this rumour could be a possibility? I am a little surprised that Las Palmas and Palma are still missing but maybe they are already too well served by others. Also with improving economy I wonder if Tunis may return. Guess it depends on situation within that country.
On the long haul front also picking up rumours about some additional long haul shift to Gatwick, nothing major. I expect that will only be possible as new long haul aircraft are delivered to Gatwick freeing up more 777s and allowing disposal of remaining Long Haul 767s.
Maybe some shift similar to split operation of Las Vegas to encourage more leisure long haul to go from Gatwick. Although also talk of Bangkok moving for some reason, although with limited feed I cannot see that happening.
I remember Willie Wash saying at the last BA Capital day that did they bid for the BE slots but couldn't persuade Flybe to hold them until 2015 as BA didn't require them until then. So they withdrew. He later said they could probably carry through their LGW plans without them. Just mention this as with plans for 2015 obviously being considered it is interesting that there are so many rumours about. I know rumours are just that but in some of them there may be sparks of truth.
My final question!! Does anyone know when remaining 737s are leaving? Six have gone already. First leased A320 arrives October /November after refit. Any information gratefully received.
As always any comments or opinions warmly welcomed.
On the long haul front also picking up rumours about some additional long haul shift to Gatwick, nothing major. I expect that will only be possible as new long haul aircraft are delivered to Gatwick freeing up more 777s and allowing disposal of remaining Long Haul 767s.
Maybe some shift similar to split operation of Las Vegas to encourage more leisure long haul to go from Gatwick. Although also talk of Bangkok moving for some reason, although with limited feed I cannot see that happening.
I remember Willie Wash saying at the last BA Capital day that did they bid for the BE slots but couldn't persuade Flybe to hold them until 2015 as BA didn't require them until then. So they withdrew. He later said they could probably carry through their LGW plans without them. Just mention this as with plans for 2015 obviously being considered it is interesting that there are so many rumours about. I know rumours are just that but in some of them there may be sparks of truth.
My final question!! Does anyone know when remaining 737s are leaving? Six have gone already. First leased A320 arrives October /November after refit. Any information gratefully received.
As always any comments or opinions warmly welcomed.
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Hear a vicious wee rumour that BA looking at a double daily LGW BHD due to high demand or conex traffic ex BHD. If true puts paid to the LCY rumours unless BA are going guns blazzing at the NI market as they areputtig the 321 back onthe LHR route post move to T5
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Is the 321 not a bit tight for bhd? How can the 320, 321, american af 757 all operate out of here yet ryanairs 737s needed to leave with a load of empty seats?
The ex-BMI 321s operated out of BHD before, while in their old colours. They had some modification made to the brakes (I think something in software rather than any physical changes), but then operated quite happily. And as you say, a certain shiny blue and silver 757 made a brief visit last year, courtesy of Mrs Obama.
I had heard that FR 738s were 'derated'...again, a software modification supposedly giving them the lowest of a number of possible engine ratings. But not sure if that was reliable information or not. If it was, then there would certainly have been a performance hit.
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Hear a vicious wee rumour that BA looking at a double daily LGW BHD due to high demand or conex traffic ex BHD. If true puts paid to the LCY rumours unless BA are going guns blazzing at the NI market as they areputtig the 321 back onthe LHR route post move to T5
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As was MAN but they're all gone by mid afternoon so only feeding from one flight. They would need to be confident of good O&D at decent yields too.
BA do seem to be fighting their corner more in short haul what with LHR-DUB/BHD being kept and now LCY-DUB at a decent frequency as well.
BA do seem to be fighting their corner more in short haul what with LHR-DUB/BHD being kept and now LCY-DUB at a decent frequency as well.