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    Birmingham Airport Cargo Operations

    Most Shipping Lines have diverted their services around Africa (not all but most) meaning an extra 7-10 days on transit times with increased charges accordingly. Whilst not the best situation (especially for getting goods to the Middle East) it still works out cheaper than moving by Airfreight...
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    Birmingham Airport Cargo Operations

    Hi Kevin. Yes that includes the belly cargo on such carriers as EK / QR / SV / TUI etc. It also includes any cargo received at BHX to transfer to LHR / MAN etc. As you say the only alternative would be to build more facilities but this is not the "Field of Dreams". If you build it you have got...
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    Birmingham Airport Cargo Operations

    Please bear in mind that there is more to BHX "turning away" business than just letting the Aircraft land. If the infrastructure for handling the flight is not there (manpower / equipment etc) then the unloading / re-loading would be delayed which will cast a shadow on what BHX can offer service...
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    Parking at Elmdon site for Spotters

    I think you will find that MOST of the Elmdon site either has parking restrictions or double yellow lines. Bearing in mind how close you are to the Ramp (which is part of the attraction I know) then the Police have never been shy in either asking questions or moving drivers on. As for the...
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    Parking at Elmdon site for Spotters

    Please note that the "NO PARKING" signs are now showing on Forward Road. No physical tickets will be issued, instead a Penalty Notice would be sent out through the Mail. There is still a visitors space at the side of Forward House and a small amount of Visitors spaces at the rear of the building...
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    Daily Direct Link from BHX to the US

    Bingo! We have a winner. Why on earth would an Airline put a route in place without knowing that they can make money on it? At the end of the day it is a business and they exist to make money. If the need is not there no Airline will put valuable resources in place knowing that they will not...
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    Parking at Elmdon site for Spotters

    That all depends on when you are here. As mentioned there are two spaces at the side of the building and a small area at the back of Forward House. These are designed for visitors to the building so may already be in use. If you come after 1500 hrs then MAD catering may have left for the day...
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    Parking at Elmdon site for Spotters

    As you are aware the Elmdon site has the Multi Storey Car Park available for parking. There is also a small number of Visitor spaces around Forward House (next to the MSCP). Whilst it has been a very relaxed attitude to parking around Forward House this will be changing very soon. As regular...
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    Saudia

    Personally I am happy to see different Carriers like SV committing to BHX and welcome them with open arms. If we can attract more Carriers then all the better. If an Airline has worked their figures (and they all do prior to launching any service) then they will pitch their requirements at the...
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    BHX Movements and Heads Up

    I well remember these flights. What a mixture of flights and Airlines we had. I recall seeing Gemini DC10s, Tower 747s, DAS DC10s even an L1011 freighter. We even had some Tarom 707s (but this may have been a different contract). I remember the Airport had an open day with various static...
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    BHX Movements and Heads Up

    If memory serves me right that was a 747 from Lufthansa for some Land or Range Rovers. It was probably a 200 series as it was in the late 80s. I was working in Forward House at the time (still do in fact) and couldn't get out to see it!
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    Emirates

    Well I for one will not be too upset if we keep the 777 on the later flight!
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    Random Stuff!

    When you think that composers like Wagner were the Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin of their time it does make sense to listen to their music to compare how things have changed. I must admit to listening to various "Classical" music from different ages to cleanse my palate (so to speak). I then go and...
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    Birmingham Airport - General Thread

    I make that just under 6 million (£5,828,000.00) so would not even take the edge of what the Council owe. I do think that this should be in the Random thread though!
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    Emirates

    I thought my ears were burning! At the end of the day decisions regarding fleet placement will be handled by someone in Dubai who looks at the Passenger figures first. If they warrant 2 x A380 flights then that is what we will get. Whilst cargo does have an input regarding the success of a...
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