Certainly had a direct flightplan - whether it had to make an unscheduled stop close to ISB, I don't know, but I doubt it.

Isn't this supposed to be a Shaheen Air thread?

Yes posts more suited to other topics have been brought here for no reason.

What will Shaheen do after 90 days when accoridng to new Pakistan laws they have to start using Pakistan registered aircraft.

I'm told the loads are still about one-third capacity inbound and nearly full out which is good at this stage.

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I have just looked at the advertising banner.....it's very good, but has anyone got any pictures of the Shaheen flight actually on the Tarmac at LBA

Hi

Yet more Good news for Shaheen Air long haul operations

The airline is adding a 3rd weekly Leeds to Islamabad service from March 3rd. The new rotation will be operated on Fridays along with the existing Thursday and Sunday flights.

That is great new's....lets hope it is a case of Shaheen starting as they mean to go on......have you any details on flight times in and out, on the new friday slot:ok:

LBIA, can i ask you where you got your information from, i am just curious:\
LBIA, would that be a week commencing Monday 3rd March or will the flight be on Fiday 7th March

Runway 32/14:

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Good news if it is going to 3 pw; they have said that they plan 4 pw asap and daily by the end of Summer (though I can't see that somehow).

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Tonights arrival at LBA expected to be 53 minutes late. Becoming the norm.
Having never visited Islamabad is this normal punctuality for them?

Sure I saw an SAI flight number out of a southern UK airport yesterday.

Is that a possibility?

A300boy
 

Yes I have been to Islamabad twice operating relief flights during the period of the earthquake sponsored by Dhl. It was very busy with relief helicopter flights and large heavy freighters but not many passenger aircraft and the whole atmosphere seemed pretty relaxed so I would not expect a 1 hour delay to be a problem !

Aircraftops -

There was an SAI flight planned out of Luton, which I don't think materialised. The timings were commensurate with the Shaheen plans for Luton-Islamabad, now apparently deferred until March.

Presumably the plan was not cancelled, and may reappear in future weeks.

Three flights a week
 

Islamabad Flights Increase As Demand Soars


With 3 flights a week to Leeds, and with Luton starting up, how will they find time to Livery up the aircraft, Do you think that they might lease further aircraft until the Livery is complete.

Shaheen are buying the A310s off Saga Airlines in April, so they will get full livery after that.

Another forum has got some more details about Shaheen. Apparently their domestic growth between July 06 and June 07 was 'an impressive 604%'. Impressive? Mind boggling is more like it.

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Purchasing the A310s would demonstrate a fair degree of commitment. Despite the punctuality issue, it appears that the operation has got off to a reasonable start and is very good for LBA.

Well Done Shaheen!
 

Looking forward to seeing A310s in your lovely livery. Already hearing really good feedback from Yorkshire customers of their delight at not having to travel to MAN. Think the service will only get more popular as word spreads. (My local fast food guy is already booked).

Leeds App.

It is bad enough for the passangers when flights are delayed, but i feel sorry for the Pilots and crew staff, an 8 hour flight in to LBA 5 hours on the ground and then a further 8 hours to fly back to ISB, i wouldn't imagin that they have a crew turn around, but i could be wrong..are there any laws on flying times, like there are with HGV's

Runway 32/14,

Maximum crew hours are approx 14hrs based on the time they report for duty and amount of landings. 14hrs is normally a report time between 0700 and 1100 local at point of departure and a maximum of 2 landings. Anytime after 1100 and more than 2 landings the duty time reduces accordingly. They can exceed duty in unforeseen circumstances and at the Captains discretion but it is not common practice.
There will definately be a crew change in LBA on this service.