BIRMINGHAM - 4

[SilsoeSid]

Op Winkle - Crevice/Job/Leak but not Security

[BHX5DME]

Emirates A380 Confirmed

Wed 09sep09 Birmingham /dubai *ek
Free Chauffeur Drive For Ek F/j Pax-see Ek Pages In Yr Gds
1 Bhx Dxb 1415#0015 Ek 40 Pc Ac J7 C7 Ic Y9 O9 E9 R9 W9#388b*e
2 Bhx Dxb 2120#0720 Ek 38 J7 C7 Ic Y9 O9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9#77wb*e



Wed 09sep09 Dubai /birmingham *ek
Free Chauffeur Drive For Ek F/j Pax-see Ek Pages In Yr Gds
1 Dxb Bhx 0805 1235 Ek 39 Pc Ac J7 C7 Ic Y9 O9 E9 R9 W9#388b*e
2 Dxb Bhx 1455 1940 Ek 37 J7 C7 I7 Y9 O9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9#77wb*e

[MUFC_fan]

Does EK use F fitted a/c to BHX? They certainly don't from any other UK airport outside of London

[Invicta DC4]

My understanding is that the evening EK is a 3 class 777, but the F class seats are not sold as F.

[MUFC_fan]

So they sell them as J seats? If so, how do they decide who gets the F seats? Is it done by frequent flyer etc.?

[Invicta DC4]

They are sold as J seats, don't know what the criteria is for the upgrade.

[Skippydubai]

Evening AC would operate 54J instead of 12F/42J, JC service offered in FCL class if cabin is used and would be sold as JC seats. FCL cabin would only be used if the JC pax exceeds 42. Upgrades would be done on criteria e.g. skywards class

[Invicta DC4]

A380

Which stands at BHX will be A380 capable? I'm assuming 41 & 42, any more?

[S78]

CVT's loss is BHX's (small) gain

Looks like the car parts flights for Jaguar LandRover group are now using BHX instead of CVT.



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[volrider]

I recall a few years ago that BHX had regular flights with the Jaguar engines coming from the USA but think they went to EMA, these new flights for car parts, where are they flying from and are they using the Elmdon terminal?

[S78]

This morning's flight arrived from KTW, parking on the Elmdon apron.



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[GayFriendly]

Seem to remember Atlas Air 747's coming in from USA a few years ago and parking up on the Elmdon apron, I think they were to do with Jaguar parts???

[Captain Caveman]

A380 Stand

Without checking should be the new 54 which is located at the end of the new pier with the double bridge ?

[Invicta DC4]

A380

Just checked Emirates website and the A380 is now showing in the schedule for 9th September. Of interest, it is showing First Business Suites available on these flights. I was under the impression that they were going to keep it to the normal 777 load just in case which would be just J/Y.

[call100]

Originally Posted by Captain Caveman

Without checking should be the new 54 which is located at the end of the new pier with the double bridge ?

Most likely as that will be the preferred stand for the Emirates scheduled flights. Nearest to the new Emirates lounge. It will also cause the least disruption there...

[0523 cov man]

BHX

S78 JLR WENT FROM EMA NOT CVT
0523 COVMAN

[OltonPete]

June Passengers

Not a bad figure but slightly disappointing that it dropped below
900000.

June 898382 -3.7%. Source CAA

Compares well to some but I feel July will not be so good.

Pete

[S78]

Covman,


Arcus Air are working the JLR car parts flights and used to go into CVT, now the contract has changed and they are now flying into BHX.

These flights are inbound carrying parts.

Sometimes I wonder if you actually work at CVT as you don't appear to know whats going on........



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[hughjass]

A380

I was led to believe that the new emirates lounge was facing the current Stand 40? Which makes it the furthest to 54.

I stand to be corrected though.

[call100]

Nope Your are correct. My mistake....I've only done the one quick tour inside. I still believe 54 has been chosen as the stand allocation for EK and PK, I'll double check it. Mind you as with all Stand allocation it could possibly change nearer the time....

On another note...The end of an era is in sight..Apron control is moving from the Apron Control Tower at the end of this week (Poss Thursday)...Sad day, a lot of memories for a lot of people who served up there....I don't think the stairs will be missed though.