Saudia

[Timberwolf]

The article was dated yesterday and from Saudia's own website. Saudia wouldn't have posted this if it wasn't true....period.

Its certainly a hopeful story,
The article was put up yesterday but the info was from before they got the extra slots out of Heathrow this week.
There is still no start date and nothing is bookable direct.
It is from ACP, linked.
It could very well start this year but with no start date announced who knows ..this is BHX we are talking about and nothing is nailed here until it lands.Even then...Armenia for example

 

[Karl C]

Saudia would've got the slots a while before they announced the third daily RUH from Heathrow. Could you advise where you got the info that the article was from before Saudia got the slots?
One thing I note is there is no destination announced....neither JED or RUH which I will admit is strange. However I'm a glass half full kinda guy. With so many rumours and now this article (even The Travel Weekly are running with it), I'm thinking there's a deal been done and an announcement is due soon....ish

 

[Scania1800]

Saudia would've got the slots a while before they announced the third daily RUH from Heathrow. Could you advise where you got the info that the article was from before Saudia got the slots?
One thing I note is there is no destination announced....neither JED or RUH which I will admit is strange. However I'm a glass half full kinda guy. With so many rumours and now this article (even The Travel Weekly are running with it), I'm thinking there's a deal been done and an announcement is due soon....ish

It will be Jeddah

 

[Timberwolf]

It will be Jeddah

I'm keeping everything crossed to for an announcement soon i really am. Yet I'm a far more cautious guy..nothings nailed till it lands, plenty of examples/let downs at BHX over the years..

 

[IanFarquharson]

Looks like 4 x weekly 789 from July but lets wait and see

 

[Ray Finkle]

If they do start on July 26th then it'll be interesting to see where Qatar position their return date (if indeed that happens) with Emirates bringing the A380 back at the start of the same month.



Far too many 'ifs' from me tonight

 

[Scania1800]

If they do start on July 26th then it'll be interesting to see where Qatar position their return date (if indeed that happens) with Emirates bringing the A380 back at the start of the same month.



Far too many 'ifs' from me tonight

If Qatar do come back before, the competition will get toasty

 

[IanFarquharson]

25 June at 4pw is the latest rumour

 

[Vile8er]

In Cooperation With the Air Connectivity Program, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and MATARAT, SAUDIA Adds (4) New International Destinations

The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA has collaborated with the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Saudi Tourism Authority, to launch four new international destinations: Beijing (PRC), Birmingham (UK), Kano (Nigeria), and Johannesburg (South Africa).

www.saudia.com

 

[Scania1800]

In Cooperation With the Air Connectivity Program, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and MATARAT, SAUDIA Adds (4) New International Destinations

The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA has collaborated with the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Saudi Tourism Authority, to launch four new international destinations: Beijing (PRC), Birmingham (UK), Kano (Nigeria), and Johannesburg (South Africa).

www.saudia.com

Again, no date of operation

 

[IanFarquharson]

BHX fares are now in GDS from 25 June

 

[Timberwolf]

BHX fares are now in GDS from 25 June

Excellent !. What a great week for BHX major route news then ..2 big hitters in Qatar and Saudia.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

BHX fares are now in GDS from 25 June

Could someone elaborate what GDS stands for?

 

[rollo]

Global Distribution System is a means used by the travel industry to enable bookings between airlines, travel agents, hotels etc.

Google is your friend for detailed info.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Can’t find it unfortunately.
Could anyone tell me a specific travel agency?

 

[IanFarquharson]

Can’t find it unfortunately.
Could anyone tell me a specific travel agency?

Not available to 'Joe Public'

 

[Timberwolf]

Not available to 'Joe Public'

Yes only to airlines airports and travel agents .
Surprising therefore they still haven't put up a flight schedule ,or put the fares on sale If they are already with the travel agents?

 

[Scania1800]

Yes only to airlines airports and travel agents .
Surprising therefore they still haven't put up a flight schedule ,or put the fares on sale If they are already with the travel agents?

So far no signs of any saudia tickets being on sale yet

 

[Timberwolf]

No can't find anything either.Perhaps next week ?

 

[mullion]

Ticket sales can be quite difficult and can take a while before they are general sale