BA to Launch LHR-AUS [Austin, Texas] with 788
May 27, 2015, 10:30 am
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Plus there were a row of UA narrow bodies and a 777 parked in front of the green shed - all should probably have been in IAH.
May 27, 2015, 10:38 am
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May 27, 2015, 4:09 pm
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7 3-class frames at LHR ,8 at LGW. Although it looks like they moved MMF to LHR for summer.
May 27, 2015, 4:29 pm
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There are reports that the demand for J class on the AUS route has been strong, and along with cargo capacity hense the upgrade to a 777 for more capacity on both accounts.
BA flew 10,993 PAX in March on the AUS service, which is an average of 177 PAX per flight, 83% average load factor, which they have to be happy with.
May 27, 2015, 5:37 pm
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Engineering have no love for the B787.
There are reports that the demand for J class on the AUS route has been strong, and along with cargo capacity hense the upgrade to a 777 for more capacity on both accounts.
BA flew 10,993 PAX in March on the AUS service, which is an average of 177 PAX per flight, 83% average load factor, which they have to be happy with.
There are reports that the demand for J class on the AUS route has been strong, and along with cargo capacity hense the upgrade to a 777 for more capacity on both accounts.
BA flew 10,993 PAX in March on the AUS service, which is an average of 177 PAX per flight, 83% average load factor, which they have to be happy with.
May 27, 2015, 6:51 pm
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http://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2014...-it-to-london/
IAG Cargo VP bloke said “It’s been in the works for about two years,” "Texas has been very kind to IAG Cargo,” he said. “Between Dallas and Houston, for as long as I can remember, we have been 100 percent full every day.’’
"The cargo flights on the Austin to London route were 88 percent full after just three weeks and now operate at 90 percent to 95 percent capacity"
“It’s not all Austin. It’s being fed into by San Antonio and Laredo,” he said. “This route eases the capacity crunch at Houston and Dallas.’’
Austin is shipping high tech products from the “Silicon Hills” as well as aviation and oilfield spare parts and equipment and pharmaceuticals <snip> is serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that can transport up to 44,000 pounds of cargo per night.
Jun 11, 2015, 6:02 pm
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For folks that have taken this flight before (AUS to LHR) and have had a connecting flight to other EU countries, are you able to check your bag all the way through to your final destination?
My entire flight itinerary was purchased on BA.
I just noticed my boarding pass says my connecting flight baggage drop opens two hours before the flight departs. I have a 7+ hour layover in London and was hoping to not have to deal with my checked bag and make a quick trip to Windsor Castle for a few hours.
My entire flight itinerary was purchased on BA.
I just noticed my boarding pass says my connecting flight baggage drop opens two hours before the flight departs. I have a 7+ hour layover in London and was hoping to not have to deal with my checked bag and make a quick trip to Windsor Castle for a few hours.
Jun 11, 2015, 6:10 pm
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For folks that have taken this flight before (AUS to LHR) and have had a connecting flight to other EU countries, are you able to check your bag all the way through to your final destination?
My entire flight itinerary was purchased on BA.
I just noticed my boarding pass says my connecting flight baggage drop opens two hours before the flight departs. I have a 7+ hour layover in London and was hoping to not have to deal with my checked bag and make a quick trip to Windsor Castle for a few hours.
My entire flight itinerary was purchased on BA.
I just noticed my boarding pass says my connecting flight baggage drop opens two hours before the flight departs. I have a 7+ hour layover in London and was hoping to not have to deal with my checked bag and make a quick trip to Windsor Castle for a few hours.
Jun 11, 2015, 6:11 pm
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Yes you can, in fact BA prefer this. You should also be able to pick up your onward boarding pass at the same time.
If you are travelling g in Y (coach) be careful about the seat selection on the 787 as there are some poor seats. The last 5 rows have reduced pitch...
If you are travelling g in Y (coach) be careful about the seat selection on the 787 as there are some poor seats. The last 5 rows have reduced pitch...
Jun 11, 2015, 6:27 pm
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Perfect, thank you for the tip ^
Jun 13, 2015, 12:17 pm
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BA to Launch LHR-AUS [Austin, Texas] with 788
Not sure if it is buried in this thread but I've just done lhr to aus and unlike other USA airports, when you get off the plane you first collect luggage and then go thru immigration. There is no advantage with being first off the plane unless you are hand bag only.
However priority tags did work and my bag was about 5th off, and before all the Metallica bags who were also on the flight!
However priority tags did work and my bag was about 5th off, and before all the Metallica bags who were also on the flight!
Jul 13, 2015, 8:32 am
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BA spokesperson says AUS will be among the first routes for the 787-9. Which means BA intends to keep F in AUS.
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Jul 13, 2015, 9:49 am
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BA spokesperson says AUS will be among the first routes for the 787-9. Which means BA intends to keep F in AUS.
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Jul 13, 2015, 10:39 am
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The spokesman said the 789 will fly to AUS and YYZ in a 3 class configuration before F is fitted just before its official launch to DEL in October.