Originally Posted by
SealinkBF
BA did no marketing of this apart from the aircraft type on their website.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that some travel blogs were given a heads up and that seems to be where the hype came from.
Given the fares they achieved, it's a shame that the flights aren't going ahead with 747s. Assume BA need them elsewhere...
The Handling agents were informed and the RWY slots were filed at the respective airports for 747's, so yes they were happening, and no, it wasn't just Plane spotter tittle-tattle.