Route Development & Rumours

[White Heather]

Still not listed as a destination either on the website ( for what the websites worth as there hasn't been any press release in 2022 other than the cancellation of the new terminal).

 

[White Heather]

Still not listed as a destination either on the website ( for what the websites worth as there hasn't been any press release in 2022 other than the cancellation of the new terminal).

Or on East Midlands websites list of destinations/airlines.

 

[Finger66]

Well you can book to fly LBA ISB on 06Aug. So this is happening or as has already been posted there will be some very unhappy passengers

 

[White Heather]

LBA is starting to feel like some sort of secret society!

 

[LBA4EVER]

My only conclusion is that maybe because you have to book through a private travel agency this is the reason no press announcement has been made by the airport, also if you key into say a google search "flights from leeds to islamabad" or similar, it brings nothing up about IPS. The likes of jet2, tui are mainstream so naturally you get large press releases with access to booking those flights and not just through their direct official sites.
Thats my best guess or its all one big professional fake, its certainly a puzzler!

 

[LBAYORKIE]

My only conclusion is that maybe because you have to book through a private travel agency this is the reason no press announcement has been made by the airport, also if you key into say a google search "flights from leeds to islamabad" or similar, it brings nothing up about IPS. The likes of jet2, tui are mainstream so naturally you get large press releases with access to booking those flights and not just through their direct official sites.
Thats my best guess or its all one big professional fake, its certainly a puzzler!

Part of me thinks its an elaborate scam to separate unwitting travellers from their cash.

 

[Finger66]

LBA is starting to feel like some sort of secret society!

There is not someone called “Mason” in charge is there!

 

[White Heather]

Part of me thinks its an elaborate scam to separate unwitting travellers from their cash.

Its not a scam. I have it from several sources that Swissport have been asked to handle a Jordan Aviation A330 and they are now equipped to do so. If it is a scam, then Jordan Aviation and Swissport are also victims.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Its not a scam. I have it from several sources that Swissport have been asked to handle a Jordan Aviation A330 and they are now equipped to do so. If it is a scam, then Jordan Aviation and Swissport are also victims.

Well I did say its only 'part' of me. Im keeping next Saturday PM free in any case.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Am I getting mixed up here? Is the first flight to LBA due on the 6th or the 9th?

 

[CM.]

Am I getting mixed up here? Is the first flight to LBA due on the 6th or the 9th?

The 6th August.

 

[White Heather]

Am I getting mixed up here? Is the first flight to LBA due on the 6th or the 9th?

The 6th August.

The first inbound to LBA with pax is the 9th. It's a positioning flight in on the 6th. Outbound pax only. Odd, but true.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

The first inbound to LBA with pax is the 9th. It's a positioning flight in on the 6th. Outbound pax only. Odd, but true.

Do we have we have up to date confirmation of when first flight operates to EMA? Thinking if its before ours we will have some kind of confirmation that LBA is going to happen.

 

[White Heather]

Do we have we have up to date confirmation of when first flight operates to EMA? Thinking if its before ours we will have some kind of confirmation that LBA is going to happen.

It's on the 7th.

 

[Len Fish]

I have it on good authority that hundreds of enthusiasts are already gathering to secure the best spots to view its arrival. When I say hundreds I actually mean LBA Yorkie and LBA4EVER who have conveniently pitched their tents alongside the Multiflight Cafe!

 

[LBA4EVER]

Something worth travelling upto LBA for instead of the usual 737s, will no doubt be at the cemetery rd view point if anyone else is about?

 

[LBA4EVER]

Wow just as you posted that message len i confirmed what u posted haha

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I have it on good authority that hundreds of enthusiasts are already gathering to secure the best spots to view its arrival. When I say hundreds I actually mean LBA Yorkie and LBA4EVER who have conveniently pitched their tents alongside the Multiflight Cafe!

Im pitching in cemetery!

 

[Len Fish]

Its not a scam. I have it from several sources that Swissport have been asked to handle a Jordan Aviation A330 and they are now equipped to do so. If it is a scam, then Jordan Aviation and Swissport are also victims.

Of the two A330’s Jordan Aviation operate one is in daily use on the Islamabad/Birmingham, Doncaster routes (19 hour round trip so no capacity to do the proposed Leeds/EMA rotations) whilst the other hasn’t flown for 9 months and appears to be currently stored in Istanbul. Don’t know how long it takes to get an aircraft in storage for that long ready for service but if this is the one they’re going to use they’ll need to get a move on!

 

[IanFarquharson]

Jordan have no plans at all to go to LBA
100% no LBA flights