Emirates

[SRDey]

Any idea if business passengers get upgraded to First on these flights or is the First cabin just not used?

Any Ideas how to get upgraded from Economy to Business Class . I’m a Skyward Blue Member anyway lol but any other ideas I’m up for. So if you have any great tips and tricks (as long as they work ) Thank You

 

[RichL]

Highly unlikely unless economy is over-sold and I doubt that on the 2 class A380s most of the time even the upstairs economy section isn't open or the first few rows of it are in use, let alone it being over-booked.

 

[Coathanger16]

even the upstairs economy section isn't open or the first few rows of it are in use, let alone it being over-booked.

I've only flown in the upstairs economy cabin once (out of 4 sectors to/from BHX) but it was full when I did.

 

[RichL]

A6-EEP today, one of the longer range 3 class frames.

I know they are all capable of long range, some just have slightly different configs in crew rest areas and less seats for the ultra long range versions, there is no visible difference, it doesn't say LR on the fuselage like the 777's for example - I'll shut up now

 

[IanFarquharson]

Pretty sure all EK388's have the same range it is just some have different class mix.
BHX is normally a 615 seat 2 class aircraft but occasionally they use a 514 seat 3 class aircraft but leave first class empty (they don't sell it ex BHX)

 

[RichL]

EDL today, one of the older ones (9 years - considering BA have 22+ year 777s and 747s flying, its old by EK standards)

EUA on 26th June and EUD yesterday - don't know if thats a first for those, but we're gradually seeing all the frames here.

 

[58terminus]

EDL today, one of the older ones (9 years - considering BA have 22+ year 777s and 747s flying

The worlds favourite airline

 

[RichL]

London & Manchester Airways you mean?

Well, they are due an A350-1000 soon, that'll be spanking new...

At least if it snows in London we get their diversions. Something to be thankful for.

Anyway, I digress.

 

[mullion]

London and Manchester Airways?

 

[58terminus]

London & Manchester Airways you mean?

Not sure where you get Manchester from?They treat all provincial UK cities with the same disdain.

 

[mullion]

I was querying RichLs post as I totally agree with you

 

[Coathanger16]

Well according to Wiki (not the most reliable source I know), the BA brand is flown to 13 destinations from Manchester. Compared to every other UK airport outside London that is a VERY substantial network!

 

[mullion]

But only one is BA mainline

 

[RichL]

I do apologise - I meant London Airways...

 

[Coathanger16]

But only one is BA mainline

True, but even a non mainline BA aircraft is still significant for most regional airports in the UK. I'd be very very happy if there were that many BA branded (mainline or not) routes from BHX!

 

[Ryan Kirkpatrick]

Look out for two A380s parked up at BHX tommrow as Ek37 (A6-EUQ) has gone tech & unloading pax before being towed to remote stand.

 

[Ryan Kirkpatrick]

never mind heading back out now

 

[RichL]

I wondered why it was so late - now I know.

 

[SRDey]

Is it me or do I actually miss the double daily 777’s the last time I flew Emirates was going to Kolkata back in 2015 June. Hoping to go on board the A380 Next year (already planning a Trip to somewhere exotic Next Summer ) but one thing I would love is if Emirates ever decided to restart the 3rd Daily flight from Birmingham (EK41/42) or even add a 4th flight (If dreams ever come true) would love to see them use their newly renovated 2 class 777-200LR. I know what you guys are thinking 200LR is a reduction but I would love it because I would love to see the New Business Class and Newly refurbed Economy in product in Birmingham and To be honest I think it looks so beautiful don’t worry the A380 will still operate EK39/40 & EK37/38 but it would be nice to have an nice upgraded product if they ever decided to restart EK41/42.

 

[Coathanger16]

Whilst I too would like to see one of their newly fitted 777's at BHX, I doubt we'll get the chance.

I think the best chance of BHX seeing a return of the 3rd daily flight would be once Emirates have some of their A330NEO's or A350's delivered, however that would be until 2021 at the earliest. Even then I think Emirates would be more likely to use them to open new routes or to better serve existing routes where a 777 is too big.

Alternatively if Qatar ever decide to use a larger aircraft and/or increase frequency I think that would probably end all chances of ever seeing the 3rd daily flight return. Interestingly if the BHX - DOH route continues to grow for the rest of the year at the same rate as it has so far, then by the end of this year BHX will have carried in 12 months the same number of passengers that Edinburgh did when Qatar announced they'd be using the A350 to EDI. Keeping fingers crossed for something in the next 6-8 months.