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Old Jul 10, 2017, 10:15 am
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A380 - lhr-iad
Hello wise people -

I thought that BA flew the A380 on the LHR-IAD route. It even says so on their website. However I can't find that flight!

Can anybody solve this mystery for me?
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 10:27 am
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Not every day, on every sector, IIRC. Seasonal factors may also apply.
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 10:47 am
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It's on the 217/216 rotation until the end of the month.
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 10:52 am
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You may want to also consider the BOS service, which also can be an A380. Alternatively the 787 services to BWI, EWR and PHL, though First isn't offered on all sectors.
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 12:36 pm
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Is the a380 changing to 777 on IAD route?
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 12:58 pm
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747 double daily.
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 1:07 pm
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747 double daily.
Not bad, might even consider doing that for my work meetings, currently looking at some convoluted itineraries to get extra tps but on way home why not
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 3:50 pm
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Originally Posted by BA6501
747 double daily.
how much longer will BA's 747 be flying?
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 3:57 pm
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how much longer will BA's 747 be flying?
Probably there will be 747 until 2023/24
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 3:59 pm
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... by which point there should be new CW bedding and Liberty Washbags on all aircraft
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 4:49 pm
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Originally Posted by BA6501
747 double daily.
Hi - Sorry I'm a bit confused. Does this mean that the A380 isn't on this route currently? I am due out in the next couple of weeks and MBB is telling me (promising me) this i'm on the A380 on both legs of the journey (this would be the 216/217 flight).

Sorry if this is a really stupid question but I have been particularly looking forward to my first A380 trip.

Thx,
A
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 4:51 pm
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Post 3, the A380 is operating the 217/216 until the end of the month.
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Old Jul 10, 2017, 5:01 pm
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Thank you!
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Old Jul 11, 2017, 3:54 am
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... by which point there should be new CW bedding and Liberty Washbags on all aircraft
LOL^
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Old May 13, 2019, 1:41 am
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Nice to see the A380 again scheduled on one of the IAD flights for W19/20
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