Originally Posted by
GulfTraveller
Unlikely to be that many umrah pilgrims at this time of year because of the heat in Mecca. BAe’s main Saudi connection is at Warton in Lancashire so I do not think the success is connected with them above or below deck. I believe that connections to Pakistan are the major driver.
BAE are at Warton, but think Rolls Royce at Derby are also involved,hence the Sau. di Hercules flights now operate to EMA not Manchester . Could be some traffic from there