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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 3:26 am
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Originally Posted by oliver2002
Packed with British ski tourists.

This is a huge weekend for flights between the UK and the Alps, and many airlines are increasing capacities. On the Friday and Sataurday, there are 25 flights from the various London airports to Zurich. And to Geneva, there are even 52 flights (18x British Airways, 2x Jet2, 8x Swiss, 24x easyjet)!

I presume they use the 77W on the Friday late afternoon because they cannot get an additional landing slot, and obviously because they can free the plane.
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