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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Apr 2018, 14:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,001
Posted By bhx bod

Air Austral B787-8

For anyone who may be interested ,there is an Air Austral B788 at BHX currently. It is there for engine work with MAEL, It is due to depart early July .It has been outside the hangar since it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2018, 16:26
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,006
Posted By bhx bod

A number of flights have already been operated. ...

A number of flights have already been operated.
A least 2 rotations to Athens have been flown during the last week or so.
Also they are using the Elmdon apron,not the main terminal.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2017, 17:58
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,348,006
Posted By bhx bod

It is much quieter now.However it is the end of...

It is much quieter now.However it is the end of the season so naturally it will get quieter around now.
The loss of MON has had an effect,especially in the early part of the day(3.30am-7.30am).
The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2017, 17:17
Replies: 1,355
Views: 869,199
Posted By bhx bod

FR24 CVT diverts.

It is indeed a common problem on FR24 to show flights diverting to CVT from BHX.
Flybe flights especially get this treatment on a regular basis. I guess it is due to the ADS-B feed is lost on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2017, 08:55
Replies: 1,355
Views: 869,199
Posted By bhx bod

43 weekly flights to AMS from BHX in S18. 7...

43 weekly flights to AMS from BHX in S18.
7 daily mon-fri,3 on sat and 5 on sun.
40 opby KLM.
That is my understanding of the summer18 AMS flights.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2017, 11:40
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Swissport staff issues.

An unusually high number of staff sickness mixed with others being on annual leave seems to be the main problem.It is an unfortunate but regular occurrence at a lot of airport companies throughout...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jun 2017, 17:08
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Infrastructure and expansion.

I actually agree with Fr@STN.
It is a chicken and egg situation.
We had many years where the airport stagnated,then all of a sudden Paul Kehoe and his team bring route expansion never seen before...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th May 2017, 17:35
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

It is not just passengers who don't understand...

It is not just passengers who don't understand the security regulations.Airline staff are also not very good at preparing themselves for the security check.
Many times I have been held up by staff...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2017, 17:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,024
Posted By bhx bod

Not sure where the Vampire landed ,but Halfpenny...

Not sure where the Vampire landed ,but Halfpenny Green has a second runway,apparently.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2017, 14:27
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The reduction of 777 ops throughout the UK has...

The reduction of 777 ops throughout the UK has given EK a slight problem with the movement of cargo.
Some cargo will be hauled up to NCL or even Scotland. Some may even be sent over to the near...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2017, 08:02
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Good news followed by bad. Emirates is to...

Good news followed by bad.
Emirates is to cancel it's morning service(EK41/2)from the end of August.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2017, 16:47
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,541,708
Posted By bhx bod

That did not happen in the winter this time...

That did not happen in the winter this time round.
In fact there were more Monarch aircraft on the ground than any other airlines'.
Mostly there for maintenance,but some did not move for days on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2017, 11:05
Replies: 1,355
Views: 869,199
Posted By bhx bod

The BD route to BHX was operated by a...

The BD route to BHX was operated by a Sh360,Occassionally by Sh330 in the mid to late 80s possibly into the 90s.
We also had Brymon operating a LGW link roughly at the same time using DHC6 Twin...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2017, 17:02
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Vickers Vicount,yes the same thing happened last...

Vickers Vicount,yes the same thing happened last year.
Very often 3 class aircraft being substituted in place of the normal high density aircraft on the remaining flights.
Not something to worry...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Mar 2017, 18:36
Replies: 45
Views: 6,505
Posted By bhx bod

They are very common. Especially during bad...

They are very common.
Especially during bad weather.See 'you tube'.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2016, 09:39
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

It will be interesting to see what AI decide to...

It will be interesting to see what AI decide to do if this YYZ link goes ahead.
A number of options are available,but as you say,ATNotts,reliability is an issue.It has improved in the last year or...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2016, 08:40
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

That's not a bad shout ATNotts. However my...

That's not a bad shout ATNotts.
However my concern would be for those pax transferring onto flights from DEL.
More and more people are using this service as a transfer point not just to other...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2016, 08:00
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Yes,YYZ has been operated before by AI,and it was...

Yes,YYZ has been operated before by AI,and it was fairly successful.
The reason the flight got axed was because AI were given an ultimatum by the powers that be to use LHR slots or lose them.If you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2016, 11:16
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The evening flight has been generally...

The evening flight has been generally busier,although it is not unusual for the EK 39/40 to have high loads.In fact 500 plus passengers have been recorded on the flights since the A380 was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2016, 17:09
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Emirates have reduced frequency on certain days...

Emirates have reduced frequency on certain days only,and not a permanent thing.
They have been using 3 class aircraft on a number of 777 and 380 flights,as this is the low season,so nothing to get...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th May 2016, 15:20
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

From December 23rd Wizzair add a third weekly...

From December 23rd Wizzair add a third weekly flight to it's Sofia schedule.
It is also showing as all 3 flights on A321 from this date.

Strong forward bookings,response to Ryanair,or maybe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2016, 16:26
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

If it didn't go back to stand then it may have...

If it didn't go back to stand then it may have had a problem which was solved.
Alternatively it may just have been waiting for it's departure slot,which if that was the case I am surprised it wasn't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2016, 18:06
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Like him or loathe him,one thing you cannot deny...

Like him or loathe him,one thing you cannot deny is that Mr Kehoe and his team including Tom Screen and William Pearson are delivering results.
It has taken a while,considering BHX was just coasting...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2016, 15:16
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The duty free store is currently undergoing a...

The duty free store is currently undergoing a major refurbishment.
The store owners and the airport company have a joint agreement where 'forcing passengers 'through the store and therefore...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2016, 09:48
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The A380 has been confirmed by the airport media...

The A380 has been confirmed by the airport media people as arriving @1650 using flight number EK7380.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2016, 10:32
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Thanks for that AMM626,I got the dates just not...

Thanks for that AMM626,I got the dates just not the times,cheers.:ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Mar 2016, 09:42
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Philflies,re route proving flight EK A380. ...

Philflies,re route proving flight EK A380.

The latest info I have is a late afternoon early evening arrival from Hamburg on Tuesday 22nd.
The aircraft is due to stay roughly 24 hours.I am afraid...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2016, 09:17
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

chaps1954, Perhaps could have worded my post...

chaps1954,
Perhaps could have worded my post better,but as nwoody says,this is a one off flight.EK39/40 ops as normal 77W on this day so both aircraft will be on the ground together.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2016, 18:30
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Just in for testing the air bridge and also...

Just in for testing the air bridge and also possibly taxi trials.
I understand some slight alterations have been made to taxiways,to hopefully prevent any mishaps.(unless you are an Eastern European...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2016, 16:42
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The official press release for the Wizzair...

The official press release for the Wizzair flights to Sofia also included an increase of flights to Budapest.These will be 3 weekly from the summer.
2016 off to a very good start.:D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2015, 07:16
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

Freight flights.

Fishaman,the flights you speak of are mainly car parts for the JLR group.
Occasionally other freight may be brought in but it is mainly for the motor industry.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2015, 14:14
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

cheesebag, Thomson are operating a number of...

cheesebag,

Thomson are operating a number of flights during Dec 2016 to Dubai(DWC),to support cruises from that part of the world.
BHX plus a couple of other airports are getting these flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2015, 15:54
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

In my post I should have mentioned that the Tues....

In my post I should have mentioned that the Tues. and Fri. Flights in October were for the half term holidays.
The schedule then goes back to 2xweekly until Feb,then 4x weekly until the spring as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2015, 12:06
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

hillwalker2004

As regards to timings you are correct.
The Tuesday and Friday flights are new.
Great to see our new flights this year doing well.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2015, 16:16
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,191
Posted By bhx bod

The past few weeks has seen a reduced operation,I...

The past few weeks has seen a reduced operation,I think could be a seasonal thing.
The morning SK2533/4 has not operated,and the evening SK2535/6 has seen a CRJ900 on the service.
However at the...
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