Qatar Airways

[Wrightfly73]

Is that probably the reason behind offering a train ticket? Just seems strange not to offer Cardiff passengers the same

I suppose to an extent so they maintain some sort of option for customers from Birmingham and I suppose some passengers would be willing to travel for Qatar. But let's face it, the service didn't have the highest load factor from BHX so I think most passengers will just go via other hubs. I think Emirates will be a large beneficiary of their exit. I suppose it leaves the door ajar for a return in the future, when demand picks up.

 

[Jerry]

Is that probably the reason behind offering a train ticket? Just seems strange not to offer Cardiff passengers the same

Cardiff is offered as a coach option.

 

[Coathanger16]

With Australia not looking likely to open their borders until next year it's hardly a surprise.

May be hopeless optimism, but are the rail and coach connections indicative of Qatar planning on returning in the future? The CEO did say they would serve all pre-Covid markets again in the future.

the service didn't have the highest load factor from BHX

It's been said many times on here that Qatar's load factors aren't great across any of their UK destinations, so its not like BHX is alone in that regards.

 

[Wrightfly73]

With Australia not looking likely to open their borders until next year it's hardly a surprise.

May be hopeless optimism, but are the rail and coach connections indicative of Qatar planning on returning in the future? The CEO did say they would serve all pre-Covid markets again in the future.



It's been said many times on here that Qatar's load factors aren't great across any of their UK destinations, so its not like BHX is alone in that regards.

Fair and valid point I did not mean to sound like BHX is alone with having a low load factor for QR but I suppose it can only drop to such a level to remain a sustainable route especially in these tough times. I do hope in the future they return.

 

[KJAY 786]

I contacted Qatar Air about resuming Birmingham flights this is their correspondence: I do hope they realise how important Qatar are to Birmingham economical interest.

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Qatar Airways

We continue to monitor the market closely and are committed to resuming flights where possible in line with entry restrictions and commercial demand. Visit our travel alert for the latest on where we are flying (https://bit.ly/2wHv7uI). You may check option for a trip with an additional transit through one of our hubs in the UK or Europe. Thanks for reaching us

 

[rollo]

Post by Jerry over on the Cardiff part of the forum that Qatar intend to return to BHX and Cardiff at some point presumably next year?

 

[KJAY 786]

It will be nice to see QATAR at Birmingham International Airport - x x x

 

[JENNYJET]

Commonwealth traffic perhaps dictating plans?

 

[KJAY 786]

I telephoned QATAR AIRWAYS 03300240125 option 4 they told me that the covid stopped Birmingham Flights and they hope to resume them 2022 maybe. fingers crossed x x x

 

[Matt995]

I think we all need to keep our fingers crossed on Qatar, the word "maybe" is a bit worrying, I can't see them starting until the end of March 2022 at the earliest, and if I was a betting man, I would not be betting on a 2022 return.

 

[IanFarquharson]

I think we all need to keep our fingers crossed on Qatar, the word "maybe" is a bit worrying, I can't see them starting until the end of March 2022 at the earliest, and if I was a betting man, I would not be betting on a 2022 return.

I dont expect to see Qatar in 2022

 

[CM.]

According to this tweet Qatar have applied for new slots at Birmingham. It’s possible they could relaunch in March 2022. So I wouldn’t rule out Qatar returning in future. One to keep an eye on. Source: Hello_BHX on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1453754568421085194

 

[Brum X]

According to this tweet Qatar have applied for new slots at Birmingham. It’s possible they could relaunch in March 2022. So I wouldn’t rule out Qatar returning in future. One to keep an eye on. Source: Hello_BHX on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1453754568421085194

Sorry but I am confused, why do they mention only 2 slots have been applied and a possible March 2022 start date ? Why would they only apply for 2 slots, does that mean when/if they do come back it will only be x 2 weekly to start with ?

 

[CM.]

Yes I believe so but that doesn’t mean it will be 2x weekly. It might be to start off with as things pick up but further down the line they may wish to operate more frequently as things improve. But none the less if they do return to BHX it’s a start and better than not having them at all.

 

[JENNYJET]

Could it be twice because they are planning for the Beast to come visit? I hear they are recommissioning the 380's due to issues with the 350's.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Sorry but I am confused, why do they mention only 2 slots have been applied and a possible March 2022 start date ? Why would they only apply for 2 slots, does that mean when/if they do come back it will only be x 2 weekly to start with ?

It is because the S22 season probably starts on 31.03.22, so only 2 slots needed in W21/22 !!

 

[Poshgirl]

Traditionally airline schedules run from end March to end October for Summer. Then Winter is end October to end March. So don't forget, UK arrivals and departures will be one hour earlier from tomorrow....

Pre-pandemic, passenger numbers did not warrant QR's A380. For BHX, it was usually B787 with A350 was occasional visitor. With the ongoing "spat", resumption will be 787.

However, "never say never" a very apt saying for the aviation world!

 

[RichL]

I thought the A350 was a one off to celebrate an anniversary. I don’t believe it was an occasional visitor other than that but always happy to be corrected.

Edit: hmm, there were a couple of half term flights maybe??

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I thought the A350 was a one off to celebrate an anniversary. I don’t believe it was an occasional visitor other than that but always happy to be corrected.

Edit: hmm, there were a couple of half term flights maybe??

There were a series of A350 flights in Dec 19, over a period of about 2 weeks.

Kevin

 

[IanFarquharson]

QR not bookable direct from BHX at all, but EK think they are coming back !