Surprised they're not just sourcing an A320 from Aer Lingus since I'm sure they have a couple kicking about after the end of their lease with Little Red ;)

Actually they can't because IAG has decided to retain the "surplus" A320s at Aer Lingus, and instead remove the 4 A319s from their fleet. Vueling are getting the A319s.

What's taking their place at LHR?

The Mid-Haul 321s being converted back to Short Haul?

I didn't think a 737 could handle containerized luggage, just bulk? That automatically makes them a no-go at T5.

In Las Vegas yesterday, travel there once a month from PHX. VIIO was moved to a slightly different position exposing the damaged left side. My take is that repair work has clearly started. All of the damaged portion of the fuselage and lower wing was tightly wrapped in what appeared as a blue plastic or tarp, left engine has been removed for some time. I suspect the damaged metal from those areas has already been removed.

Travelling LHR MIA 09 June back 23 June and had hoped the A380 would make an appearance.

A380 will be back on the route from 01st July, so I assume its will be once G-XLEL gets delivered.

Anyone any experience, it's if likely to be delivered earlier, and if so will BA switch the equipment earlier?

My sons first time Long haul, so we gutted we are missing it.... May see if I can change and travel something like MIA JFK LHR NCL instead

G–LCYV was delivered to MAN this afternoon. Routing RME–KEF–MAN. This is a second hand bird from Republic Airways and is 6.3 years old.

Apparently the next 2 E90’s will be from Republic Airways too.

BA's terminal at JFK cannot accommodate the A380. IAD is the only other US east coast route with the A380.

The E-190s from Republic are a surprise - that seems to have slipped under the radar.
Do we know if Cityflyer will refit them to their standard layout, or keep the 99 seat configuration used by Republic?

Must I am surprised at the ex-Republic E190s. Had thought BA was getting only one additional E-jet too.

Slightly OT, but things are getting interesting at LCY - extra jets for BA and Cityjet have just upped their orders for the SSJ.

I'd hate to think that ATC don't know where they are....

Much and all as I'd like them to have larger seats in CE with a 1-2 config I don't see it happening

Also slightly confused about Republic / American having 99 seats with first having a 39" pitch and economy 31", vs. 98 on BA with a 30" pitch... (Presumably seatguru not being accurate? Or do these birds currently have slimmer seating)

And don't forget Swiss getting the CS100 (just certified in Canada in last few days), plus that Odyssey crowd who have 10 of them on order