Inverness Frequency Increase Summer 2019
BA are increasing the number of flights to LHR from the start of the Summer 2019 schedule (31MAR19). The article states the frequency is increasing to 16 x weekly. https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...rness-service/ BA1468 LHR 08:55 INV 10:35 319 7 BA1468 LHR 09:20 INV 11:00 319 6 BA1470 LHR 16:30 INV 18:10 319 x367 BA1470 LHR 17:15 INV 18:55 319 6 BA1470 LHR 17:35 INV 19:15 319 7 BA1470 LHR 18:40 INV 20:20 319 3 BA1466 LHR 20:20 INV 22:00 319 D BA1467 INV 07:05 LHR 08:35 319 D BA1469 INV 11:25 LHR 13:00 319 7 BA1469 INV 12:05 LHR 13:40 319 6 BA1471 INV 19:05 LHR 20:35 319 x367 BA1471 INV 19:40 LHR 21:05 319 6 BA1471 INV 20:15 LHR 21:40 319 7 BA1471 INV 21:10 LHR 22:35 319 3 |
A good increase for INV cs |
Hope this means plenty of ex-INV fares. They appear to be lacking lately.
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Just had an email to say our 1045 flight LHR-INV has been changed to 1630. As our HKG-LHR flight arrives at 0500 and being in F..... 11 hours in the Concorde Room??? As folk said good for the ex-INV fares. I remember the days when BA kept pulling INV-LHR flights due to lack of business back in the 80s/90s. |
My flight on 17th May has changed from 12:45 dep to:
07:05 INV 08:35 LHR This appears to have left me with a lovely 8 hour layover for my flight to JFK... :-( |
Originally Posted by batwins
(Post 30407627)
My flight on 17th May has changed from 12:45 dep to:
07:05 INV 08:35 LHR This appears to have left me with a lovely 8 hour layover for my flight to JFK... :-( |
Positive and negative in one sweep I'd say. Lose the morning departure to Inverness during the week but now have 2 in the evening?
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Originally Posted by cornishsimon
(Post 30407539)
A good increase for INV cs |
Originally Posted by Beaulieu
(Post 30407636)
Positive and negative in one sweep I'd say. Lose the morning departure to Inverness during the week but now have 2 in the evening?
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Originally Posted by AMBurns1512
(Post 30407808)
It seems timed to business travel and those returning from a trip to London/further afield.
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Nice expansion of the route, with double daily during the week and triple at the weekend. Also great for the crew to be night stopping there.
My last time in INV was back when Loganair had a full free bar (with full sized bottles!) on the hop from EDI. |
I had a schedule change for August. From 1245 to 0705. Quick call to GGL line and we were switched to NCL. Saves the long journey north. This was a reward booking connecting in F to MIA the next day. Very happy with the outcome as only going from INV as was saving over £600 in APD for the 4 of us. |
Good news for me, just hope they don’t pull them. |
Originally Posted by batwins
(Post 30407627)
My flight on 17th May has changed from 12:45 dep to:
07:05 INV 08:35 LHR This appears to have left me with a lovely 8 hour layover for my flight to JFK... :-( |
For those with long layovers on a Friday, if you can delay your trip by a day, the Sat AM LHR:INV flight connects to both the HKG and a number of JFKs, maybe worth a call! |
Happy to see Inverness doing so well! |
Originally Posted by shefgab
(Post 30408032)
Nice expansion of the route, with double daily during the week and triple at the weekend. Also great for the crew to be night stopping there.
My last time in INV was back when Loganair had a full free bar (with full sized bottles!) on the hop from EDI. |
Happy to see this :)
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I use INV quite a lot, but alas on EZY because I WANT TO FLY FROM GATWICK!!!
Sorry for the rant - Only 20min to Gatwick and then not having to contend with the M25. |
Originally Posted by Akoz
(Post 30411104)
I use INV quite a lot, but alas on EZY because I WANT TO FLY FROM GATWICK!!!
Sorry for the rant - Only 20min to Gatwick and then not having to contend with the M25. |
Originally Posted by Above Wing
(Post 30410516)
For those with long layovers on a Friday, if you can delay your trip by a day, the Sat AM LHR:INV flight connects to both the HKG and a number of JFKs, maybe worth a call! ==== While I'm here I'll just put on the Media Centre piece on this. British Airways is to significantly expand its service between Heathrow and Inverness by operating two daily return services from Monday to Friday and three return services at weekends from summer 2019. The increased schedule means that, for the first time since the Heathrow to Inverness route was reinstated in 2016, an aircraft will be parked overnight at Inverness Airport and British Airways customers will be able to travel between the two cities, complete a full working day, and return home the very same day. From March 31, 2019 the number of weekly flights the airline operates between the two cities during the summer season will increase from 10 to 16. The winter flying programme between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Inverness will see a doubling from seven to 14 return services a week, with the airline operating a double-daily schedule every day of the week from October 27, 2019. Flights have also been re-timed to improve onward connections on to British Airways’ global network of more than 150 destinations worldwide. Flights are available to book on ba.com, with each-way fares starting from £115 per person in Club Europe and £34 in Euro Traveller*. Phyllis Stuart, British Airways’ Airport Manager in Inverness, said: “We have been able to increase flights to Inverness because the airport is exempt from Air Passenger Duty. This outdated and unjustified tax stifles British Airways’ route development plans and costs the UK jobs and growth. “Since we reintroduced the daily service between Inverness and Heathrow we have seen steady growth in passenger numbers at both ends of the route and this further expansion is testament to the support our partners at Inverness Airport and the people and business community of the highlands and islands have given us over the past two years. The new schedule will bring greater economic benefits to the region and the extra flights on Saturdays and Sundays will cater for the number of leisure passengers travelling to the highlands and islands during the summer months.” Inglis Lyon, Managing Director of Highlands and Islands Airports, said: “The increased frequency of British Airways flights to Heathrow really is a game changer for Inverness and the Highlands and Islands. It opens up a host of new connections and destinations via one of the world’s great aviation hubs, meaning many more people can travel to and from our region on one ticket. Local businesses will benefit from greater connectivity with London and beyond and it opens up opportunities for visitors to access all that the area has to offer.” British Airways is investing £4.5 billion for customers, including the installation of the best quality WiFi and power in every seat, fitting 128 long-haul aircraft with new interiors and taking delivery of 72 new aircraft. The airline is also making a multi-million-pound investment in its short haul business class cabin, Club Europe. The spend is part of the airline’s current £4.5bn investment plan and will focus on enhanced food and drink. |
It's good to have extra options. As for the snide comments about Gatwick, that's the easyjet flight out of INV that always seems to sell better - you'll rarely get a bargain on the LGW services. Seems to suit many of us. |
Originally Posted by FlyingHighlander
(Post 30411168)
hard times being in that minority :p
EZY flight are usually full to LGW & once you get past the very lowest fares theire about the same price as BA to LHR. (as is the case for the LGW-ABZ flights). I would be happy to pay a slight premium to BA over EZY on a LGW route and also have the option of going CE. Plus there has to be connection possibilities with BAs LGW routes. I don't want as many flights at to LHR but SOME would be nice. |
Inv to Singapore now with an 11 hour connection in T5 ....... what the hell are me and my partner gonna do for 11 hours. (Can you even go in the lounge for that long ...?) |
Originally Posted by nshep
(Post 30412110)
Inv to Singapore now with an 11 hour connection in T5 ....... what the hell are me and my partner gonna do for 11 hours. (Can you even go in the lounge for that long ...?) but you could also go into London or Windsor for a wander. |
Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
(Post 30412168)
yes you can.
but you could also go into London or Windsor for a wander. |
Originally Posted by nshep
(Post 30412173)
so your allowed to leave airport if your connection is really long and bags are checked through to final destination? (I wasn't sure on if this was allowed)
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
(Post 30412187)
No you are not imprisoned in Heathrow. Even if your connection is 2 hours you are liberty to dash out for a curry in Hounslow if you wish. So long as you start to reclear security not later than 35 minutes before departure then that's all fine.
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
(Post 30412187)
No you are not imprisoned in Heathrow. Even if your connection is 2 hours you are liberty to dash out for a curry in Hounslow if you wish. So long as you start to reclear security not later than 35 minutes before departure then that's all fine.
Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
(Post 30412168)
yes you can.
but you could also go into London or Windsor for a wander. We’ll just enjoy the CCR and Galleries First and try and get a couple of spa treatments. We’ll probably never get the opportunity again so will make the most of it! |
Originally Posted by nshep
(Post 30412201)
handy to know guess I'll leave my partner in T5 and go for a quick TP run 😂 |
I am looking forward to my first flight out of INV next June* on the 11:25 departure. If the weather is anything like my last visit to the city then precipitation makes this question moot, but: which side of the aircraft is best for views after take-off? :D I thought I had seen a (?) c-w-s Trip Report from INV but can't seem to find it.
* Actually several firsts: my first LH redemption and first 2-4-1… I'll post about that elsewhere, but just wanted to briefly flag up my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to the wealth of knowledge about how to maximise value using Avios/2-4-1s. |
Originally Posted by squawk
(Post 30490080)
I thought I had seen a (?) c-w-s Trip Report from INV but can't seem to find it.
The big change since then is the advent of Fast Track at INV, otherwise I think it's all good. |
Looks like Inverness will overtake Aberdeen for London flights next year, now that EZY is axing their ABZ LGW route.
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Originally Posted by Sealink
(Post 30490421)
Looks like Inverness will overtake Aberdeen for London flights next year, now that EZY is axing their ABZ LGW route.
I have a booking on with them on that route, out on the 16th Feb and back on 22nd Feb. It was only booked a week ago!!! |
Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
(Post 30490214)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...rness-inv.html
The big change since then is the advent of Fast Track at INV, otherwise I think it's all good. |
Originally Posted by squawk
(Post 30491096)
Thanks c-w-s - that’s the one! Lots of useful information there. I note the window views you recommend are heading into INV - do you have any insight into the departing direction/pattern? I .assume we’d still take off into the prevailing wind, which I imagine is from the west... |
Originally Posted by Akoz
(Post 30490874)
EZY axing their LGW_ABZ?? When is that happening and where was that announced?<br />I have a booking on with them on that route, out on the 16th Feb and back on 22nd Feb. It was only booked a week ago!!!
The flights being axed were announced last week,but I think you are ok in February, it is after that |
Originally Posted by anniegray
(Post 30491633)
The flights being axed were announced last week,but I think you are ok in February, it is after that |
You are right, I looked back the article and it says from 8th February. Unlucky there...
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