Saudia

[DarloPlaneBoy]

This year it fell just before Saudia started (26th June to 1st July).

Next year it runs from 14th June until 19th June.

Oh so it changes each year right

 

[Karl C]

Seems like tomorrow's JED-BHX will also be a 78X....unexpected.....subject to change

 

[Coathanger16]

Oh so it changes each year right

Indeed. I hadn't realised until I checked but it falls in the same week in the Islamic Calendar, however that calendar is lunar based hence why it shifts in "our" calendar.

 

[Scania1800]

Seems like tomorrow's JED-BHX will also be a 78X....unexpected.....subject to change

HZ-ARA was allocated but was changed quite second

 

[Timberwolf]

I dont care what date it is a 100% LF is unbelievable !

They had s new 787-10 delivered the other day Will give them more options from BHX.

When we flew out of BHX 2 wks ago, went past the Saudia check in.Long queues with cases.Many were Africans, which I didn't expected.
Really is an incredible start for BHX !

 

[Nethercote2019]

Is it just a case that Saudia are just carrying all the pax that would of used PIA ?

 

[Timberwolf]

Is it just a case that Saudia are just carrying all the pax that would of used PIA ?

Not sure about all, but some is likely.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Won’t be long until we receive a B77W from Jeddah.I BET

 

[gulftraveller]

Won’t be long until we receive a B77W from Jeddah.I BET

Not very likely. The 777s appeared regularly at LHR and MAN in the past. They now mainly operate US and Far Eastern routes. They do operate RUH-LHR because of the large first class uptake on that route. They are very premium heavy.

 

[Coathanger16]

Not very likely. The 777s appeared regularly at LHR and MAN in the past. They now mainly operate US and Far Eastern routes. They do operate RUH-LHR because of the large first class uptake on that route. They are very premium heavy.

Only 8 out of 33 777s have First Class, the remainder being 2 class most of which have a similar premium density to the 787s.

Not suggesting it will definitely happen, but the 2 class 777s offer 25% more business seats and 40% more economy than the -9 and 15% more economy than the -10, so if extra capacity is needed, the 777 is still an option.

We're only 2 months into the operation though, so if we can keep what we have for 12 months than that's more than a good enough start.

 

[Scania1800]

Only 8 out of 33 777s have First Class, the remainder being 2 class most of which have a similar premium density to the 787s.

Not suggesting it will definitely happen, but the 2 class 777s offer 25% more business seats and 40% more economy than the -9 and 15% more economy than the -10, so if extra capacity is needed, the 777 is still an option.

We're only 2 months into the operation though, so if we can keep what we have for 12 months than that's more than a good enough start.

I’ve heard a discussion took place regarding Birmingham at saudia. They are mainly wanting an aircraft switch to 777. Daily flights are still far to happen

 

[Scania1800]

Saudia has last minute changed the BHX inbound flight. It is now flight SV253 rather than the usual SV251. Outbound flight is still the same SV250.

 

[Nethercote2019]

Apparently on other sites it’s been mentioned Saudia for the winter23/24 are to reduce LGW to Jeddah from the 7 weekly to 4…. So they may have spare capacity if it’s needed elsewhere ?

 

[Timberwolf]

Apparently on other sites it’s been mentioned Saudia for the winter23/24 are to reduce LGW to Jeddah from the 7 weekly to 4…. So they may have spare capacity if it’s needed elsewhere ?

Winter demand to Saudia Arabia drops off in winter, hence thr fall in the number of flts from LGW.

Don't know therefore if Saudia would want to increase BHX in winter ?

They do have newly delivered 787-10 not yet in service and another due next year So should have more options to increase BHX next year.

The plan to add an additional rotation out of MAN has also now been dropped by the airline.

 

[Scania1800]

Winter demand to Saudia Arabia drops off in winter, hence thr fall in the number of flts from LGW.

Don't know therefore if Saudia would want to increase BHX in winter ?

They do have newly delivered 787-10 not yet in service and another due next year So should have more options to increase BHX next year.

The plan to add an additional rotation out of MAN has also now been dropped by the airline.

Really depends, BHXs Saudia counts have been on a really significant rise. This may not be the same for MAN and LGW, if they do drop out a additional rotation from MAN, it won’t affect what they do with BHX as they solely focus on demand

 

[Karl C]

Meanwhile ..somewhere over France.... racing to BHX.....the Saudia will beat the Tui Max....just!

 

[gulftraveller]

Really depends, BHXs Saudia counts have been on a really significant rise. This may not be the same for MAN and LGW, if they do drop out a additional rotation from MAN, it won’t affect what they do with BHX as they solely focus on demand

Is the reason why the BHX counts have been on the rise because it has only been operating three months?

 

[Timberwolf]

Is the reason why the BHX counts have been on the rise because it has only been operating three months?

Partly due to the loss of PIA and quite a few going now via Saudia.

 

[David Cartwright]

If SV operated to Australia / NZ , there may well be a big increase in pax from BHX , dependant on good connecting flights of course .

 

[KJAY 786]

I am so proud that SAUDIA are so busy now hope major airlines see Birmingham means business and we have more new airlines I had a dream last night UNITED were to start 2024 Birmingham what a dream hope it comes true- love Birmingham International Airport x x x