Only Slightly OT - Virgin win EDI & ABZ Heathrow routes
Nov 21, 2012, 6:20 am
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I would imagine they would like to use T3. I suppose this needs a way for domestic passengers to exit the terminal though.
I don't think the slots go with a particular terminal. BA have moved some BMI flights to T5 and other BA flights from T5 to T1.
I don't think the slots go with a particular terminal. BA have moved some BMI flights to T5 and other BA flights from T5 to T1.
Last edited by Littlegirl; Nov 21, 2012 at 6:49 am
Nov 21, 2012, 6:24 am
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Seems the routes will be operated by a Lithuanian Charter company, Avion Express. They are actively recruiting for A320 pilots and cabin crew for a 'long term contract' based at LHR from March 2013.
http://flyavex.com/carrier-oppurtunities
http://flyavex.com/carrier-oppurtunities
Nov 21, 2012, 6:36 am
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I think the idea that VS is going to equip these wet leased aircraft with cradle seats a la VX, and build a domestic lounge in T1, is just fanciful.
It'll be all-economy, probably BYOB, with perhaps a red Virgin antimacassar on the seat if you're lucky. Maybe one might get a VS red tail on the outside.
Just my $0.02.
It'll be all-economy, probably BYOB, with perhaps a red Virgin antimacassar on the seat if you're lucky. Maybe one might get a VS red tail on the outside.
Just my $0.02.
Nov 21, 2012, 6:37 am
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I'm guessing BA will hold onto both lounges at T1, they probably need the space, but think that leaves VS with limited options until the new terminal opens, (which presumably will have a domestic capability?)
Nov 21, 2012, 6:42 am
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I think the idea that VS is going to equip these wet leased aircraft with cradle seats a la VX, and build a domestic lounge in T1, is just fanciful.
It'll be all-economy, probably BYOB, with perhaps a red Virgin antimacassar on the seat if you're lucky. Maybe one might get a VS red tail on the outside.
Just my $0.02.
It'll be all-economy, probably BYOB, with perhaps a red Virgin antimacassar on the seat if you're lucky. Maybe one might get a VS red tail on the outside.
Just my $0.02.
(I'm sure the launch PR will be great tho...)
Nov 21, 2012, 6:44 am
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I'm guessing BA will hold onto both lounges at T1, they probably need the space, but think that leaves VS with limited options until the new terminal opens, (which presumably will have a domestic capability?)
Nov 21, 2012, 6:48 am
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This page suggests that they'll be using T1 and a 'partner lounge' in LHR T1 and MAN T3. That suggests to me they'll be using the servisair lounge in T1 and the former bmi lounge which is going to become a contract lounge in MAN.
Unless they join *A and then they can use that lounge in T1.
Nov 21, 2012, 6:50 am
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It's possible I guess, but at the moment T3 has no domestic capability. It certainly would be cheaper to base at T1 rather than pay whatever BAA required to remodel T3 to be suitable for domestics.
This page suggests that they'll be using T1 and a 'partner lounge' in LHR T1 and MAN T3. That suggests to me they'll be using the servisair lounge in T1 and the former bmi lounge which is going to become a contract lounge in MAN.
Unless they join *A and then they can use that lounge in T1.
This page suggests that they'll be using T1 and a 'partner lounge' in LHR T1 and MAN T3. That suggests to me they'll be using the servisair lounge in T1 and the former bmi lounge which is going to become a contract lounge in MAN.
Unless they join *A and then they can use that lounge in T1.
Nov 21, 2012, 7:23 am
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It's possible I guess, but at the moment T3 has no domestic capability. It certainly would be cheaper to base at T1 rather than pay whatever BAA required to remodel T3 to be suitable for domestics.
This page suggests that they'll be using T1 and a 'partner lounge' in LHR T1 and MAN T3. That suggests to me they'll be using the servisair lounge in T1 and the former bmi lounge which is going to become a contract lounge in MAN.
Unless they join *A and then they can use that lounge in T1.
This page suggests that they'll be using T1 and a 'partner lounge' in LHR T1 and MAN T3. That suggests to me they'll be using the servisair lounge in T1 and the former bmi lounge which is going to become a contract lounge in MAN.
Unless they join *A and then they can use that lounge in T1.
Nov 21, 2012, 7:51 am
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I tend to agree with you Littlegirl
Just guessing, but if BAA did make a route for domestic passengers to exit T1, i would hope that BA would also be interested in moving its existing operations into T3 rather quickly
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Nov 21, 2012, 7:57 am
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Nov 21, 2012, 8:04 am
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Remember BA also operate some international flights from T1, so it's not just domestic provision that's keeping certain flights in T1.
Nov 21, 2012, 8:16 am
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This page on their website would seem fairly definitive that they will be using LHR T1 
http://virginatlantic.custhelp.com/a...VGTVFibA%3D%3D
http://virginatlantic.custhelp.com/a...VGTVFibA%3D%3D
Nov 21, 2012, 8:20 am
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This page on their website would seem fairly definitive that they will be using LHR T1
http://virginatlantic.custhelp.com/a...VGTVFibA%3D%3D
http://virginatlantic.custhelp.com/a...VGTVFibA%3D%3D