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Frank's hat!
Let's not be too hard on Frank, as his name implies, he is fair...
Could I suggest Frank opts for a Macaroni, a popular hat in London in the 18th century. That should not give him too much indigestion...
Could I suggest Frank opts for a Macaroni, a popular hat in London in the 18th century. That should not give him too much indigestion...
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Given such a short run-up date is there a chance that AI would contact passengers living in the Midlands who are already booked on LHR flights and offer them the chance to switch? Is this at all practical? I know charter airlines do it quite a lot. Would at least get the ball rolling and help spread the word.
Still puzzled by a lack of any official announcement, you'd think PK would shouting this from the rooftops!
Still puzzled by a lack of any official announcement, you'd think PK would shouting this from the rooftops!
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AI at BHX
Chinapattern i understand your point, but wouldn't protocol dictate that the initial announcement would be made by the airline itself. Once that is made I am sure PK would be eager to shout it from the rooftops.
So if, as Daza says, an announcement is imminent, then we won't have long to wait.
So if, as Daza says, an announcement is imminent, then we won't have long to wait.
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Air India
According to www.airlineroute.net online this is the following.
Air India Resumes Birmingham service with Boeing 787 from August 2013.
Air India on Saturday 22 June 2013 opened reservations for a resumption of Delhi - Birmingham service, where it will operate this route with Boeing 787 aircraft, 4 times a week starting 01 August 2013, currently reservation is available through travel agents as online booking for this route is not currently available on Air India's website at present time.
AI113 DEL 1330 - 18.00 BHX 788 x 357
AI114 BHX 2130 - 1005+1 DEL 788 x 357
Air India Resumes Birmingham service with Boeing 787 from August 2013.
Air India on Saturday 22 June 2013 opened reservations for a resumption of Delhi - Birmingham service, where it will operate this route with Boeing 787 aircraft, 4 times a week starting 01 August 2013, currently reservation is available through travel agents as online booking for this route is not currently available on Air India's website at present time.
AI113 DEL 1330 - 18.00 BHX 788 x 357
AI114 BHX 2130 - 1005+1 DEL 788 x 357
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Possible A380 into BHX
It might not happen but just read on twitter that an A380 should be flying into BHX on Tuesday! The tweet came from a pilot who flys from BHX and is apparently giving up a day of gliding to watch it. Like I said it might not happen but thought I would give you guys a heads up!
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I agree crewmeal don't believe it until it's on the ground and like I said it might not happen but as it came from a pilot who is based at BHX then I thought he could be right so thought I would let people know just in case it happens
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AI '@ BHX
Just read on 'airline route updates' that Air India has temporarily closed reservations for the BHX route.An official announcement from the airline will
be given that the route will be operated however in the next few hours or days.
Things never go smoothly for bhx do they?
be given that the route will be operated however in the next few hours or days.
Things never go smoothly for bhx do they?
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Just read on 'airline route updates' that Air India has temporarily closed reservations for the BHX route.
Air India Temporary Closes Reservation for Aug 2013 Birmingham Resumption as of 24JUN13 | Airline Route ? Worldwide Airline Route Updates
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Not BA's 380. Their first (XLEA) will be delivered on the 4th July with training taking place at Manston thereafter. I am sure, though, I have read that BHX will indeed be designated a diversion option.
NB: BA's first 787's are due to arrive on Wednesday / Thurs
NB: BA's first 787's are due to arrive on Wednesday / Thurs
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I am sure, though, I have read that BHX will indeed be designated a diversion option
The BA diversion points for the A380 are PIK/LGW/MAN.
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United/AI
United Newark to 5 weekly for a month, EDI gets a reduction as well.
UNITED W13 European Operation Changes as of 24JUN13 | Airline Route ? Worldwide Airline Route Updates
I would not have been surprised if had been mid-Jan to mid-Feb and the Sunday BHX departure as I keep an eye on the flight all last winter albeit via the seat-map but Sunday was by far the weakest day for loads in general and business seats taken when I looked.
Air India
I don't why airlineroute.net bother sometimes, at least point out it is loaded November onwards. Another article below.
Air India to launch Birmingham-Delhi direct flights from August 1 - The Economic Times
Pete
UNITED W13 European Operation Changes as of 24JUN13 | Airline Route ? Worldwide Airline Route Updates
I would not have been surprised if had been mid-Jan to mid-Feb and the Sunday BHX departure as I keep an eye on the flight all last winter albeit via the seat-map but Sunday was by far the weakest day for loads in general and business seats taken when I looked.
Air India
I don't why airlineroute.net bother sometimes, at least point out it is loaded November onwards. Another article below.
Air India to launch Birmingham-Delhi direct flights from August 1 - The Economic Times
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Rumours floating around of AI 787 visiting tomorrow on a proving flight & possibly BA A380 in for training tomorrow too (have they taken delivery yet?)
I would imagine it's what BHX can do for the A380. Vital handing all round is essential along with the correct widening of taxiways, fire service and catering facilities must be updated along with fully trained personal.
Regarding AI I'm sure when it will be confirmed then they will announce it formally and indeed (as already mentioned) PK can shout it from the roof tops and get the cakes ready for the 'first' flight. Until then as I keep saying, believe it when it happens.
Regarding AI I'm sure when it will be confirmed then they will announce it formally and indeed (as already mentioned) PK can shout it from the roof tops and get the cakes ready for the 'first' flight. Until then as I keep saying, believe it when it happens.