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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...

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...

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!

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

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...

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!

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...

Whilst I loved having three flights available with EK and the 777, I do not see how this would now be offered as two flights does cover most of the banks of connecting flights. Please bear in mind the increase in costs per flight (handling / fuel and all the other little things that are...

I have used Air India (in the past) but not recently. As I have previously mentioned when we quote Clients we give a couple of options with the price varying based on the service level (standard procedure for what I do). At the end of the day it is the Clients choice which option they go for. I...

Every chance that the toes will get wet. I have always said that if we don't use a local Airline we will lose them! My problem is persuading Clients to give them a try!

I have dealt with both Airlines for a long time prior to them starting (or re-starting) operations at BHX. Neither of them fill me with confidence in the same way as EK. Whilst the aircraft can accept shipments the weak links are JED and DOH for connections onwards. While the reps will say that...

Hopefully never! We have just lost 11000 Kgs of capacity for cargo and now you want to double that loss by getting another A380 in? 1 x A380 & 1 x B773 works fine for me thank you.

I saw an anticipated departure time of 1600 hrs (about an hour ago) on the BHX website. I haven't checked it recently. I don't know if they are loading her as yet (Hangar 2 is in the way!!!). We shall wait and see.

All depends on how many spare seats there are between MAN/LHR/LGW. If two flights can be consolidated into one then there is a possibility. Bearing in mind that some of the flights have already been despatched. It could be that instead of coaches there will be a frantic rush for hotel rooms...

Certainly looks like a cancellation. Oh to have shares in a coach company. Imagine the call "Do you have 10 coaches hanging around the Birmingham area right now?"

EK039 currently on the taxi way surrounded by 3 x fire engines. No lights or any movement around at present so unsure what the problem is.

They are both on the ground at the Elmdon Ramp.

Now that is a regret that I do have. I never managed to see a CL44 in action! I do have some photos of some CV CL44s here at Birmingham as well as a Custom model of the same Aircraft (currently on display in the office along with several other models). Before anyone asks me to show the photos I...

I doubt it would be planned for Cargo this far in advance. I would think more likely a big booking for Business Class passengers.

You are right in thinking that both Aircraft types will carry cargo. You are also right in the fact that the 380 carries a lot less cargo than the 777. Personally I would be happy to see 3 x 777 flights into BHX instead of a combination of 380 and 777 but it is the bean counters which make the...