Random Stuff!

[JENNYJET]

I noticed on Routes Online that a special one way flight of either Air China or China Airlines B744 from Edinburgh but does anyone know from where is positions?

 

[HPsauce]

An Air China B744 is due Edinburgh Friday 29th at 13.00hrs from Beijing. It returns to Xi'an at 15.00hrs. This info via the dried fruit forum.

 

[JENNYJET]

Many thanks HP!

 

[andrew.clarkson]

Hi there all, so again, why is Birmingham Airport missing out on these long haul flights again, even if its only just cargo, surely Birmingham Airport management can make a deal for this to happen.. Andyc

 

[HPsauce]

Hi AndyC. I imagine a one-off cargo flight, presumably medical supplies. Similar to the ones we had at BHX recently.

 

[58terminus]

I would think BHX management have more pressing problems at the moment othet than chasing one off cargo flights.
Like trying to salvage some of the network they had before the crisis.
I see Brussels Airlines have announced their planed timetable comencing next month.
BHX is not on it. That is 45! European destinations they regard as better options than BHX.
A fair indication of where BHX's position is in the pecking order at the moment..

 

[Coathanger16]

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September at the earliest then? Maybe another airline feeling they can "serve" the Midlands via Heathrow and Manchester?

 

[JENNYJET]

Are BRUSSELS part of Lufthansa group, the entity that has accepted a bailout by the German government? May be Brussels Airlines will maintain service.

I still think of them as SABENA.

 

[Coathanger16]

Are BRUSSELS part of Lufthansa group, the entity that has accepted a bailout by the German government? May be Brussels Airlines will maintain service.

I still think of them as SABENA.

Yes Brussels Airlines is part of the Lufthansa group.

However it is Lufthansa the airline, not the group, that is getting a bailout from the German government - i.e. the money can't be used to help other airlines in the group.

 

[JENNYJET]

Nicely corrected, thank you.

 

[andrew.clarkson]

Hi there 58terminus, there is no need to just down my throat, I was only just generally asking a question, that's all... Andyc

 

[IanFarquharson]

I would think BHX management have more pressing problems at the moment othet than chasing one off cargo flights.
Like trying to salvage some of the network they had before the crisis.
I see Brussels Airlines have announced their planed timetable comencing next month.
BHX is not on it. That is 45! European destinations they regard as better options than BHX.
A fair indication of where BHX's position is in the pecking order at the moment..

Brussels Airlines are downsizing to a fleet of 38, so BHX have done well to keep them !
This has always one of BHX's most profitable routes with high yields
They are 100% coming back, I think 01.09.20

 

[Nethercote2019]

Brussels/Sabena always reduced the service in July/August as it is mainLy a business route

 

[JENNYJET]

Just heard on BBC television Midlands Today that there will be no financial assistance offered by the ownership to ease the company through the lockdown..this just proves to me that BHX is just a play thing for the councils, a sufferance to be tolerated if you like. Is insolvency the likely outcome?

 

[Ray Finkle]

Birmingham Airport won't get support package after flights grounded

The seven West Midlands councils will not provide extra funding for the airport, as has happened in Greater Manchester

www.birminghammail.co.uk

I guess it depends on if they need any financial support or if there is enough set aside to see them through.

The article doesn't suggest that help has been asked for and refused, just that there are 'no plans'.

More detail needed I think.

 

[JENNYJET]

Yes, I never like to consider BBC as completely unvarnished so will await comments from BHX management then come to a view.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Around three and a half hours until launch.

Watching the NASA Youtube channel and they say that the weather is 50/50

 

[JENNYJET]

Does not look promising, cloud building and winds freshening. Never a good time to do manned launch in Springtime but fingers crossed.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Looks like we are go for launch

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I can't believe it! My internet connection tripped out one minute and one second before launch. It came back on 30 seconds after launch.
Enjoyed watching the rest of it though. Amazing technology and a textbook launch. Crew Dragon can seat up to seven astronauts which is a big step up from the Russian Soyuz vehicle (though it has to be said that has been a very reliable machine).

Kevin