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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2018, 00:51
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Given the number of routes BACF has dropped at...

Given the number of routes BACF has dropped at LCY (BCN, MAD, CPH, ARN etc) I don't think you can say it is cannibalising LHR short-haul. But credit where it is due, it's a niche that's working very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Dec 2017, 19:53
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Regarding disruption, it happens all the time at...

Regarding disruption, it happens all the time at Terminal 5. As soon as there are delays in getting aircraft away and off stands the operation seizes up as inbound aircraft can’t get on to stands.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2017, 19:39
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

The new system should be a vast improvement....

The new system should be a vast improvement. Boarding BA flights is generally chaotic because many passengers don't understand the system (or take their chances) and on many flights as many, if not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2017, 10:12
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

The real test for IAG and BA's strategy is the...

The real test for IAG and BA's strategy is the next big industry downturn.

After 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis, BA was in a considerable position of weakness. Post 9/11 was essentially a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2017, 10:38
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

The no through checking of bags on separate...

The no through checking of bags on separate tickets was a policy change instigated by Oneworld, albeit some member carriers are reported to still allow it.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2017, 19:15
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I doubt LAX would go to three daily A380. As...

I doubt LAX would go to three daily A380.

As for new aircraft orders, you have to understand the IAG thought process. IAG has a very disciplined approach to capital expenditure. The last thing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2017, 21:35
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Yes, BA could have done a deal to prevent GB...

Yes, BA could have done a deal to prevent GB Airways falling into the hands of easyJet. It was quite arms length from BA. I think in its later years the below the wing handling for GB Airways was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2017, 08:56
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Arguably BA should have kept Go and let it take...

Arguably BA should have kept Go and let it take over LGW and the regions.

However, it needed to pay down debt to shore up the balance sheet post 9/11.

But I doubt it would have immunised LHR...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2017, 08:29
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

For as long as I can remember people have been...

For as long as I can remember people have been calling the imminent fall of BA.

It wasn't that long ago the airline was resigned to a retreat to fortress LHR, saddled with its pension deficit and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2017, 19:53
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Whilst it's true that there is much less to...

Whilst it's true that there is much less to distinguish BA short-haul from the LCCs, that doesn't really tell the whole story.

The BA LHR short-haul network has been transformed beyond recognition...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2017, 07:34
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Interesting to note that IAG is looking at the...

Interesting to note that IAG is looking at the A321LR for the whole group and we could see it introduced at BA, possibly to serve Africa and transatlantic from UK regional airports.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2016, 13:28
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

The TATL JV between AA and BA covers all of...

The TATL JV between AA and BA covers all of Europe so it will include MAN.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2016, 11:25
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I've seen a couple of reports elsewhere that: ...

I've seen a couple of reports elsewhere that:

a) BA will restore long-haul operations at MAN in S17, using LGW aircraft and crews and possibly taking over from AA

b) BACF will also extend its...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2016, 07:49
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

"Raid The Larder" was replaced with The Club...

"Raid The Larder" was replaced with The Club Kitchen ten years ago...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2016, 13:10
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I've heard WW do Q&As with investors for years...

I've heard WW do Q&As with investors for years and seen him give talks. He always seems very well briefed and has never been caught out by a question. I don't believe for a moment he wasn't aware...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2016, 09:16
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

A couple of BA developments announced yesterday...

A couple of BA developments announced yesterday concerning a new codeshare relationship with Alaska Airlines and a $60m redevelopment of New York JFK Terminal 7:
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2016, 14:24
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I can't say I'm a fan of the trend for...

I can't say I'm a fan of the trend for "densification" but a large part of the economy market is hugely price sensitive and from anecdotal evidence the arrival of Norwegian has attracted a lot of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2016, 19:44
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

There is no doubt there is an element of taking...

There is no doubt there is an element of taking on Norwegian here.

IAG did say some time ago they are actively reviewing its business model and an announcement may be imminent about its response...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2016, 09:36
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I that's it as far as new destinations in China...

I that's it as far as new destinations in China are concerned.

On a more positive note since CTU launched, BA has gone double daily to PVG and Iberia has also launched MAD-PVG. BA also does...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2016, 21:30
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

To add to the speculation a press conference has...

To add to the speculation a press conference has been arranged at New Orleans airport at 9am local time tomorrow:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/16c6e03
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2016, 09:32
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

Catering in Club Europe will still be...

Catering in Club Europe will still be complimentary, but it is due to be revamped next year.

Hope they ditch the mid-morning cold breakfast plate and Afternoon Tea.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2016, 19:16
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

BA's Buy On Board will be card only which will...

BA's Buy On Board will be card only which will probably speed things up.

Whilst today's news was long anticipated, I'm surprised they haven't announced anything to take the edge off for Gold...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2016, 14:45
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

The BA/QR joint business as it stands doesn't...

The BA/QR joint business as it stands doesn't seem to include Australia.

I think if BA was minded to withdraw from SYD it would have done so already as there's no shortage of Oneworld codeshare...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2016, 10:42
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

It's been a long time coming but BA and Qatar...

It's been a long time coming but BA and Qatar Airways have announced the launch of a joint-business from 30 October 2016:
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2016, 07:50
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I understand DHL are only responsible for...

I understand DHL are only responsible for providing the logistics for BA short-haul. The catering itself is provided by other suppliers.

DHL's work for BA has probably increased substantially...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2016, 11:03
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

If this is successful I would put money on all...

If this is successful I would put money on all the other European carriers following suit.

The days when European airlines could offset losses of hundreds of millions in short-haul with profits...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2016, 19:28
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

In some ways introducing Buy-On-Board on...

In some ways introducing Buy-On-Board on short-haul would be an improvement.

The "take it or leave it" option in EuroTraveller has been gradually diminished for over 15 years and has long been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jun 2016, 08:50
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

I'm surprised it would be allowed under the...

I'm surprised it would be allowed under the current IAG/BA cost control regime.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2016, 21:24
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,372
Posted By nguba

This could be quite contentious amongst the...

This could be quite contentious amongst the respective unions of IAG airlines.


It's always been a principle of IAG that each airline has its own operations and manages its own industrial...
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