BA op by Titan
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CH3CH2OH
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BA op by Titan
Currently in the Terraces at LHR T1 waiting for the delayed BA1306, apparently this will be operated by Titan (awaiting crew cited as the reason for delay).
I appreciate that there are not spare aircraft sitting around like the backup shuttle aircraft of the 70's early 80's (once got on one from EDI - LHR with only 4 pax).
Out of idle curiosity only (this is not a thread criticising anyone) and with no desire to invoke the sometimes 'emotional' reactions that can be attached to BA threads, how often does it happen that a none branded sub charter is used? I guess tech delays, crew sickness and out of hours situations can all contribute to these situations.
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I appreciate that there are not spare aircraft sitting around like the backup shuttle aircraft of the 70's early 80's (once got on one from EDI - LHR with only 4 pax).
Out of idle curiosity only (this is not a thread criticising anyone) and with no desire to invoke the sometimes 'emotional' reactions that can be attached to BA threads, how often does it happen that a none branded sub charter is used? I guess tech delays, crew sickness and out of hours situations can all contribute to these situations.
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Doesnt happen too often buddy but in Gatwick it seems to be happening every few months. I did notice the 737 at gate 5 the other day so I assume it is in for the week at LHR.
BA are happy to cite crew sickness but its probably a result of their own cock ups or aircraft maintenance. They just had hundreds of longhaul crew transfer to Shorthaul in the last few weeks so they cannot use that excuse.
I remember when I worked for Aer Lingus we regularly had Titan, Flightline, BEA operating flights for us with 146's, 737's and BAC1-11's. Also the odd Transaer A320 from time to time.
BA are happy to cite crew sickness but its probably a result of their own cock ups or aircraft maintenance. They just had hundreds of longhaul crew transfer to Shorthaul in the last few weeks so they cannot use that excuse.
I remember when I worked for Aer Lingus we regularly had Titan, Flightline, BEA operating flights for us with 146's, 737's and BAC1-11's. Also the odd Transaer A320 from time to time.
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CH3CH2OH
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That would explain it for sure, the ground staff handed out a letter at the gate mentioning unscheduled maintenance and for the delay the operating crew could not start their duty period in time due to a late one yesterday.
Quite a while since I have been in a 737 - 300, just goes to show how much better the more up to date interiors are
Quite a while since I have been in a 737 - 300, just goes to show how much better the more up to date interiors are
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Irrespective of aircraft (nice livery) I'm sure the Titan in-flight service was second to none
