Qatar Airways

[jfy1999]

Not sure this is just down to a problem with the 787s because a good number of those are US routes which are operated by 777s or A380s?

 

[Ray Finkle]

Good to see Qatar sponsoring the CBSO

Richard Oliver, Country Manager, UK & Ireland said: “We are proud to be the Official Airline Partner of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, known throughout the world for their excellence and professionalism. We look forward to not only welcoming the orchestra on board but being part of and supporting the important work that the CBSO undertakes in local schools.”

http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk/ne...orchestra-strike-a-chord-with-new-partnership

 

[Brum X]

That is great news about Qatar and the CBSO. Nice One

 

[DaveBham]

This really is excellent news, and evidence that Qatar may have a long term strategy for Birmingham.

 

[Brum X]

Id like one of there A380s to do a one off flight to Doha to showcase what they offer in competition to EK

 

[andrew.clarkson]

Hi there ray and all, having just read yesterday that qatar have now up to 29% stake on the I A G, board, with the situation at Heathrow like it is with almost 100% full, surely now with qatar on board, that resources used else where to reduce the capacity at Heathrow down from 100%, to a more manageable percentage, use the regional capacity to its effect, otherwise, it's going to come to a situation where they will have to close heathrow temporary and relocate or divert to avoid this situation, whether airlines liked it or not....Andyc

 

[jfy1999]

I don't think it will ever reach a point where Heathrow will close. Airlines like Qatar will just start using larger aircraft on each flight from LHR instead of pulling flights out of LHR and moving to the regions. Doing so would lose them money. LHR will always be the most lucrative market as airlines can consistently fill First class from there.

 

[IanFarquharson]

If anything I would think Qatar would push for a 24/7 operation at LHR especially if the 3rd runway is turned down.
To me that is the only way in which capacity can be increased.
This would mirror what happens in the Middle East where airports are 24/7

 

[jfy1999]

If anything I would think Qatar would push for a 24/7 operation at LHR especially if the 3rd runway is turned down.
To me that is the only way in which capacity can be increased.
This would mirror what happens in the Middle East where airports are 24/7

Poor Londoners

 

[Barry Beeth]

Outbound on 27/6 is routing via MAD???

 

[JENNYJET]

Inbound or what? Maybe larger aircraft? Perhaps a route testing flight to see if dualing two cities on one A380 or B777 may be more beneficial to both cities?

 

[Brum X]

Inbound or what? Maybe larger aircraft? Perhaps a route testing flight to see if dualing two cities on one A380 or B777 may be more beneficial to both cities?

I really hope not, a route like Doha should be operated Non Stop. Something like this would make Emirates more popular in my opinion.

 

[nwoody2001]

I suspect this may be a aircraft shortage issue!

A majority of ppl using BHX-DOH go to connect onto connecting flights. Why anyone would want to go BHX-MAD-DOH-XXX (adding 3-4 hours onto the journey) when you have a choice of 3x daily Emirates is beyond me.

Just one of those rare odd flights. Certainly wouldn't be impressed if I was one of those pax booked on that flight from either BHX or MAD, not very 5 star airline of them!!!

 

[nwoody2001]

I suspect this may be a aircraft shortage issue!

A majority of ppl using BHX-DOH go to connect onto connecting flights. Why anyone would want to go BHX-MAD-DOH-XXX (adding 3-4 hours onto the journey) when you have a choice of 3x daily Emirates is beyond me.

Just one of those rare odd flights. Certainly wouldn't be impressed if I was one of those pax booked on that flight from either BHX or MAD, not very 5 star airline of them!!!

 

[JENNYJET]

Okay, if the good souls of Madrid do not want a Birmingham stopover then why did I have to stopover at Bristol on the way to Monastir a while back? It served a purpose, it worked well and we all were satisfied.

I was suggesting the possibility that Qatar may be thinking of using a larger aircraft to serve two smaller markets in combination for assessment, nothing more. If one were in business, would one not be suitably inclined?

 

[thunderchild]

Funny, I was only thinking the other day how BHX could do with a FIFTH carrier serving MAD!

 

[jfy1999]

Inbound or what? Maybe larger aircraft? Perhaps a route testing flight to see if dualing two cities on one A380 or B777 may be more beneficial to both cities?

I think it's only outbound, meaning the good souls of Madrid won't have to endure a Birmingham stopover.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Todays second flight is canx

 

[Brum X]

Todays second flight is canx

Do you know if it is a tech issue or operational reasons ??

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Has the second Saturday DOH flight been dropped?
I can't find any reference to it on either FR24 or the official BHX arrivals page.

Kevin