"a Nas Air A320 was taking up one of the large aircraft remote stands"
LAX-LHR & NIGEL
Thanks for your input again.
Years ago in this sort of situation, keeping a narrow body a/c occupying a w/b stand wouldn't have happened. Someone would have ensured it was moved. These days, there doesn't seem to be the staff or the will to do it, not to mention the question of cost and who pays.
Nigel, BHX seems happy to make money from the occasions when diversions occur. MAN prefers get assured income from car parking on an ongoing basis.
As an enthusiast I know which I would prefer. I believe no fewer than 12 aircraft stands are used for cars in the summer but we've got 5 of them back for the winter apparently. Can't remember how many of the 12 or the 5 are wide body capable.
"and still be able to handle 15-20 widebodied diverts ?"
Just looked through some old records, and on Sat. 8 Feb 1992, we accepted 22 wide bodied diversions between approx. 06.30 and 11.00. Fair to say we were pretty full! I think that morning was a record for w/b on the ground but stand to be corrected.
Last edited by MANFOD; 24th Dec 2013 at 14:58.
Reason: Added info.