Emirates Birmingham Changes

[larry walker]

Emirates second daily BHX 330 to Dubai due to commence on 10 March has been withdrawn from the schedules.

The existing daily service, EK39/40, will be upgraded to a 772 from 28 March. In addition a 330 will operate additional flights during peak periods.

Not quite sure of reason for changes; either impact of second daily MAN service, shortage of 330's, or additional flights at LHR have been suggested.

Regards
Larry Walker

[bmiboyz]

Interesting! I though the reason for PIA transfering their PK transit services from BHX to MAN was because BHX had some sort of probs handling 777's ......................

[EGBE]

What sort of problems?

B772's have been into BHX on many occasions now, never been a problem as far as I'm aware.

EGBE

[GK430]

No problem - unless you consider revenue consequences of having to depart below MTOW due rwy constraints

[Confirmed Must Ride]

BHX would have no problem operating 777 at max payload. Just built a BHX-NYC flight and it was Landing limited but could still load a max payload.

[GK430]

Confirm Must Ride

Try again - try OAT at +30 deg c, still wind and look at the obstacle clearance limitations and don't forget some diversion fuel.

[Confirmed Must Ride]

Ok agree some penalty for those situations, but you still should be good for max pax and 50-60& frt. Still enough for a good return on your dollar

[Bagso]

They may want the aircraft for a poss 3rd service ex Manchester...
rumoured to be Oct but may be brought fwd.

all flights full and no payload restrictions !

Too bad if its an extra out of LHR or LGW.