IAG snaps up Monarch LGW landing slots
Nov 29, 2017, 3:29 pm
#76
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That is interesting as they have Grandfathered slots - but don't they operate on behalf of BA Cargo?
I've *read* that the DHL Slots at LHR are owned by BA. And it makes sense so Cargo can be transferred onto the massive network BA have at LHR? If DHL are moving to LGW, would they not need a much bigger network at LGW - Cargo isn't just point to point?
And I presumed they used slots at periods that are not slot restrained - of which LHR has a few. Anyone know how many slots DHL have? Can't find the Summer 2018 list?
I've *read* that the DHL Slots at LHR are owned by BA. And it makes sense so Cargo can be transferred onto the massive network BA have at LHR? If DHL are moving to LGW, would they not need a much bigger network at LGW - Cargo isn't just point to point?
And I presumed they used slots at periods that are not slot restrained - of which LHR has a few. Anyone know how many slots DHL have? Can't find the Summer 2018 list?
Jan 4, 2018, 8:47 pm
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With the announcement that BA is launching their biggest summer schedule in 10 years, are we any further forward in guessing where (apart from those noted in the opening post of the other thread - increases in frequency to Malaga, Faro, Alicante, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Madeira, and addition of Palma Menorca, Mahon Majorca and Gibraltar)?
Personally, I would hope for:
Short Haul
Casablanca and/or Tangier, Morocco
Belgrade, Serbia
Vilnius, Lithuania
Minsk, Belarus
Eilat, Israel
Re-introduction of Manchester, and maybe Aberdeen, if BA drop some JER rotations and introduce JER to Heathrow
Long Haul
Singapore (to compete with Norwegian) with a tag to Bali
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Havana, Cuba
Vancouver, Canada
Boston, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Chicago, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Dubai, UAE (move one of the Heathrow rotations to Gatwick to free up a Heathrow slot for Osaka or Panama City)
Personally, I would hope for:
Short Haul
Casablanca and/or Tangier, Morocco
Belgrade, Serbia
Vilnius, Lithuania
Minsk, Belarus
Eilat, Israel
Re-introduction of Manchester, and maybe Aberdeen, if BA drop some JER rotations and introduce JER to Heathrow
Long Haul
Singapore (to compete with Norwegian) with a tag to Bali
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Havana, Cuba
Vancouver, Canada
Boston, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Chicago, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Dubai, UAE (move one of the Heathrow rotations to Gatwick to free up a Heathrow slot for Osaka or Panama City)
Jan 4, 2018, 11:40 pm
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There is already a long speculation thread here.
ttps://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ick-slots.html
However no need guess any more as BA announced the plans yesterday as you noted. How much capacity is there beyond the destinations you list?
ttps://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post29248608
ttps://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ick-slots.html
However no need guess any more as BA announced the plans yesterday as you noted. How much capacity is there beyond the destinations you list?
ttps://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post29248608
Jan 5, 2018, 1:07 am
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They reportedly bought 155 slot pairs, and are adding 150 flights to those destinations, so basically none. However I suppose they are probably taking the easy option for SS18, including likely demand from tour operators who were expecting to be able to sell Monarch flights on those routes. Beyond SS18 with a bit more planning and sell-time they might get a bit more adventurous, hopefully.
Jan 5, 2018, 1:50 am
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Jan 5, 2018, 2:06 am
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Jan 5, 2018, 7:44 am
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With the announcement that BA is launching their biggest summer schedule in 10 years, are we any further forward in guessing where (apart from those noted in the opening post of the other thread - increases in frequency to Malaga, Faro, Alicante, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Madeira, and addition of Palma Menorca, Mahon Majorca and Gibraltar)?
Personally, I would hope for:
Long Haul
Singapore (to compete with Norwegian) with a tag to Bali
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Havana, Cuba
Vancouver, Canada
Boston, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Chicago, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Dubai, UAE (move one of the Heathrow rotations to Gatwick to free up a Heathrow slot for Osaka or Panama City)
Personally, I would hope for:
Long Haul
Singapore (to compete with Norwegian) with a tag to Bali
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Havana, Cuba
Vancouver, Canada
Boston, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Chicago, USA (to compete with Norwegian)
Dubai, UAE (move one of the Heathrow rotations to Gatwick to free up a Heathrow slot for Osaka or Panama City)
Jan 5, 2018, 8:51 am
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The Singapore - Bali idea is interesting and I definitely agree with Havana. For Vancouver, I think a LGW flight would have too much of a detrimental effect on LHR loads/yields. As for Dubai, I wouldn't rule out LGW - DWC; keep LHR - DXB for higher yield and beat Norwegian to DWC at the other end of the market!
Also, sorry everyone if I posted in the wrong thread. I searched and thought this was the right one - I'm blaming the flu I'm currently suffering with
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