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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

14th Feb 2015, 14:24

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British Airways

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Posted By champair79

The answer is simple - lack of aircraft. The 787s...

The answer is simple - lack of aircraft. The 787s and A380s were ordered many years ago and have been delayed multiple times. The 747s have to be retired as the new aircraft are delivered. Some of...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

27th Sep 2014, 11:30

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

Hi fl Dutchman, Yes they are (with the...

Hi fl Dutchman,

Yes they are (with the exception of the odd one or two that have the news seats. They're getting LED lights in October - not sure why. Supply issue?).

The ex-bmi aircraft...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

25th Sep 2014, 19:29

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

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Posted By champair79

TCAS_Alert, it's mainly for freight reasons....

TCAS_Alert, it's mainly for freight reasons. Also, being the first flight out allows connections through MAD for the first wave out. It's also to do with when the 767s are available. Lots of factors....

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

29th May 2014, 21:06

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

NickBarnes, All 747s have the old seats....

NickBarnes,

All 747s have the old seats. There are plans to begin to refurbish the aircraft with these older seats (the newer 747s that aren't being retired imminently and the non-Thales 777...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

26th May 2014, 22:20

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

ManUtd1999, You make some very valid...

ManUtd1999,

You make some very valid points. However, there are reasons why the product hasn't been very consistent over the last year or so. Let me explain:

Larnaca - 767. That's...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

5th Apr 2014, 23:15

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

Could be that they are in addition to the...

Could be that they are in addition to the charters. BA clearly believe they can break into the ski holiday market.

Most of the charters are operated from Heathrow. I would expect to see these...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

4th Apr 2014, 20:52

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

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Posted By champair79

Coincidence, yes. Creepy? Not really. The...

Coincidence, yes. Creepy? Not really.

The A380 was a medical emergency so needed to get on the ground as soon as possible. The aircraft is serviceable.

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

26th Feb 2014, 19:31

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

JohhnyH - it's G-BNLN and it's in Bangalore, not...

JohhnyH - it's G-BNLN and it's in Bangalore, not HYD ;)

Champ

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

10th Dec 2013, 23:19

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

pallan, By the time YYC switches to 787,...

pallan,

By the time YYC switches to 787, we will have:

4 x A380s
8 x 787-8s

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

2nd Dec 2013, 20:00

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

Hi Businesstraveller, There is no way of...

Hi Businesstraveller,

There is no way of knowing which 747 fit you will get. New F (Prime) is only guaranteed on certain routes. However on routes where this is not guaranteed you could get a...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

13th Oct 2013, 15:47

Replies: 1,689

British Airways

Views: 897,342

Posted By champair79

Chrisy08, The 777 refurbishment has been...

Chrisy08,

The 777 refurbishment has been completed. All of the older birds (G-ZZZ* and most of the G-VII* series plus G-RAES) were done. These were all the aircraft that had the old GMIS video...

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