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Old 12th Sep 2011, 16:23
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Is it probable that Russia wanted this and BA got something in return?
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Old 12th Sep 2011, 16:28
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Massive increase in capacity. From three A320s to a 747 and two 767s!

Russia has probably been one of the least affected countries in this economic crisis, but still!
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Old 12th Sep 2011, 16:40
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Well

They will probably be able to mop up the BMI seats soon!
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Old 12th Sep 2011, 17:44
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Is it probable that Russia wanted this and BA got something in return?
Probably not.

BA has got away with operating short haul aircraft on this route in the past but its competitors have upped their game.

It hasn't been confirmed which fleets are operating the flights but in the past what has in part stopped BA putting long haul aircraft on this route are LHR Worldwide crew working practices that don't allow them to do a trip out and back in a day. So I assume that unless BASSA agree to a change in working practices the 747 rotation will be operated by Mixed Fleet.

BA may have also been required to obtain regulatory approval to operate a 747 on this route.
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Old 15th Sep 2011, 15:18
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BA pilots win holiday pay battle at European court

Interesting article regarding FC holiday pay.

BA pilots win holiday pay battle at European court
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Old 16th Sep 2011, 12:00
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I see yesterday the Summer 2012 schedules for the LGW long haul operation and the much touted long haul expansion at LGW for 2012 has not materialised.

Were the rumours all wrong or has LHR won over at the last minute?
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 11:41
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British Airways: To Fly.To Serve.

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Old 21st Sep 2011, 12:18
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Much use of the SST for dramatic effect
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 14:46
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I don't see the reason for the negativity. It's a brilliantly produced ad, and one of many more to come, backed up by a lot of investment in the product.
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 15:00
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Gosh. At last.

A British Airways ad which actually features an aircraft and flying

Just like the Good Old Days hey?
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 20:00
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What a truly great advert, kudos to BA, definitely a strong position now vs doom and gloom a few years ago!
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 20:06
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BA ad - works for me!

As SLF and someone with a fair knowledge of the industry, this ad works very well, despite not being around before the days of the VC10. All we need is BA to re-introduce catering on short haul domestic, keep a decent baggage allowance, and as the economy picks up, continue to provide a realistically priced alternative to the harps and oranges of this world. There are enough scrums in life without them. They don't need to be the cheapest, just treat folk right and don't rip us off.

Oh, and for gawd's sake, find a solution that works in the regions. If Lufty can fly internationally from several German destinations, then surely BA could, once again. With the right aircraft! E190 anyone? E170?

Just wishing....
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 20:34
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What message is the advert trying to give ?

Its a good advert but what is its message ?
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 20:52
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what is its message ?
The message you're supposed to get is that BA's pilots have been, and continue to be, a vital element of the BA product.....they may now be largely hidden from the customers gaze, thanks to the locked flight deck door, but they are still there, a vital element of the BA brand (don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger, simply just repeating what I might or might not have been told today by someone who may or may not have been involved in the advertising campaign )

The other BA staff groups will get their 15 minutes of fame in forthcoming adverts.
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 21:00
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Defying stupid advertisement customs and traditions of a core message - it's pretty clear really though - it's the BA product. It's been here from the start with the best pilots and it's still here today with the best pilots and since inception it continues to stick to it's customs and it's four words, all these years on. It's like a better version of the Qantas advert.
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 21:52
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Terrible Ad....
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Old 21st Sep 2011, 22:39
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I quite like the ad.

But did they remember to get the heraldic permissions to use the coat of arms in Scotland? I seem to recall that they forgot last time - queue much frenzy between BA legal department and the Court of the Lord Lyon....
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Old 22nd Sep 2011, 06:25
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Love the ad, does the BA heritage proud and works well.
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Old 22nd Sep 2011, 08:05
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LDI12986 said of my previous post:

I don't see the reason for the negativity.
My comment and the rolling eyes were not intended to be negative around the ad itself, which I thought was quite classy and will pander to those (often fairly well-off) people who recall the "golden days" of flying - it was more around using the SST as a marketing tool when that's all it's become.
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Old 23rd Sep 2011, 10:55
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So with 6 slot pairs acquired from BD, plus 2 leased from Qantas next year, any word on what new routes/frequencies will occupy the slots?
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