Would Durban be viable? [starts 29th Oct 2018, 3 x weekly, 787-8]
Feb 15, 2018, 6:57 am
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South Africa also has high unemployment so probably not so much people can afford airtravel or can consider flying leisure to other African countries.
When BA would fly LHR-DUR the thing could look a whole lot different...could also be a seasonal service for a few month a year/special events etc.
When BA would fly LHR-DUR the thing could look a whole lot different...could also be a seasonal service for a few month a year/special events etc.
Feb 15, 2018, 8:05 pm
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Feb 16, 2018, 2:53 am
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Feb 16, 2018, 3:12 am
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Interestingly I was just looking at next Tuesday's JNB-LHRs for someone, looks pretty health to me:
Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com
Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com
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Flight Availability Search Departing JNB on 19/02/18 0:00 for LHR Flying BA BA 56 0 JNB LHR 388 Daily F0 A0 J1 C0 D0 R0 I0 W8 E2 T0 Y8 B2 H2 K2 M2 L2 V2 S2 N2 Q0 O0 G0 19/02/18 20:15 20/02/18 5:25 BA 54 0 JNB LHR 388 Daily F1 A0 J4 C1 D0 R0 I0 W2 E0 T0 Y4 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 19/02/18 21:50 20/02/18 7:15
Feb 16, 2018, 3:35 am
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With SAA soon to reduce down to one JNB rotation from LHR pulling 222 Daily seats (81,030 pa) from the available non stop capacity, I suspect any future DUR service would be non stop with 787 rather than a tag on to JNB as before.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Feb 16, 2018, 4:28 am
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With SAA soon to reduce down to one JNB rotation from LHR pulling 222 Daily seats (81,030 pa) from the available non stop capacity, I suspect any future DUR service would be non stop with 787 rather than a tag on to JNB as before.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Feb 16, 2018, 6:08 am
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With SAA soon to reduce down to one JNB rotation from LHR pulling 222 Daily seats (81,030 pa) from the available non stop capacity, I suspect any future DUR service would be non stop with 787 rather than a tag on to JNB as before.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Feb 16, 2018, 7:24 am
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Feb 16, 2018, 8:22 am
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Maybe yesterday's events might change things but I imagine the margins on the routes to SA may be affected by South Africa's descent to junk status.
Also years ago JNB was a key hub for getting around Africa but really that isn't the case any more, most places (including Durban) are easily accessible via other hubs.
Direct flights to Durban? I can't see it personally. Relatively little business traffic and EK are well entrenched.
Also years ago JNB was a key hub for getting around Africa but really that isn't the case any more, most places (including Durban) are easily accessible via other hubs.
Direct flights to Durban? I can't see it personally. Relatively little business traffic and EK are well entrenched.
Feb 16, 2018, 4:36 pm
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Past experience, I suppose. I am usually in Club or F. I almost never see the rear cabins, except when being walked to the front door when the plane lands in Joburg. I'm thinking of the 747.
Feb 17, 2018, 2:04 pm
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With SAA soon to reduce down to one JNB rotation from LHR pulling 222 Daily seats (81,030 pa) from the available non stop capacity, I suspect any future DUR service would be non stop with 787 rather than a tag on to JNB as before.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Perhaps BA have leased SAA’s vacant slot. This would free up seats to JNB to mop up some of the lost capacity.
Seems that BA is eating SAA's lunch with the double daily A380s to Joburg, and both flights leave roughly within 2-3 hours of each other
May 8, 2018, 1:19 am
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BA LHR-DUR confirmed! Starting October 29th, three times per week, on a B787-8. Flight times are currently scheduled as:
- LHR-DUR: 1545 departure, 0535 arrival (Mon/Thurs/Sat)
- DUR-LHR: 0735 departure, 1745 arrival (Tues/Fri/Sun)