As I say, the Istanbul issue is just a rumour, to be confirmed by anyone with the knowledge in the orange 'shrink wrapped' HQ? Must be hot inside the cellophane halls of power in this heat!
Further to this, the fact that the delay in starting the route will take some pressure of the crewing issues currently being experienced by all airlines. Basically a lack of trained pilots.
Well knowing my luck, the route will be back on sale first thing on Monday?
If it is not, Buster told you first!
405 movements in a day, I am still in awe of this figure! Last time this was achieved was with both grass runways in use, a VERY active flying club, and the Post Office strike. From memory that was back in the mid 80's?
One night in particular comes to mind when the P O were so desperate for planes to shift the mail, they were chartering anything that could fly, PA-30 from Biggin Hill turned up and off it flew packed with sacks of letters! One of about 40 others of varying sizes above!
Stansted moved close to 720 flights on Friday!