BA and Turin
Dec 1, 2023, 11:26 am
#1
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BA and Turin
Hi Guys,
Quick one from the 'day job'
We have a Client of ours looking at Turin as a destination for September/October/November next year and wondering about flights from Heathrow.
I saw BA had launched flights from LHR on 10th December 2023 to Turin. But when we've tried to book for 14th, I am seeing them only available from LGW. Not sure if this is an availability or schedule thing on this date?
In short, I'm wondering if anyone has the scoop on whether the LHR to Turin is seasonal, or going to be all year round? Especially between September and November!
Thanks!
Neil
Quick one from the 'day job'
We have a Client of ours looking at Turin as a destination for September/October/November next year and wondering about flights from Heathrow.
I saw BA had launched flights from LHR on 10th December 2023 to Turin. But when we've tried to book for 14th, I am seeing them only available from LGW. Not sure if this is an availability or schedule thing on this date?
In short, I'm wondering if anyone has the scoop on whether the LHR to Turin is seasonal, or going to be all year round? Especially between September and November!
Thanks!
Neil
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Dec 1, 2023, 11:44 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Not really clear why you are asking about 14th December? The LHR flights aren't daily, there isn't one on Thursdays.
Re next year, there aren't any flights in the schedule for winter season yet so you'll probably have to wait and see. For summer seaon, which runs until end October, there are only Gatwick flights.
Re next year, there aren't any flights in the schedule for winter season yet so you'll probably have to wait and see. For summer seaon, which runs until end October, there are only Gatwick flights.
Dec 3, 2023, 11:12 am
#5
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Thanks guys. Sadly the trains to Milan are around 3hrs.....and we're looking at flying around 800 people over!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
Dec 3, 2023, 11:18 am
#6
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Thanks guys. Sadly the trains to Milan are around 3hrs.....and we're looking at flying around 800 people over!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
Dec 3, 2023, 11:25 am
#7
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Thanks, but sadly because of the type of event it is, the Client won't charter.
Delegates are responsible for their own transport and expenses of the same; so we are selecting the venue on convenience of flights/transport/facilities/etc - as opposed to doing end-to-end transport.
It would make life a LOT easier if we bundled them onto a bunch of chartered A320's or something!
Delegates are responsible for their own transport and expenses of the same; so we are selecting the venue on convenience of flights/transport/facilities/etc - as opposed to doing end-to-end transport.
It would make life a LOT easier if we bundled them onto a bunch of chartered A320's or something!
Dec 3, 2023, 11:35 am
#8
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That's a shame. Well in that case I guess you should probably count Turin out given there's roughly a maximum of 600 seats available direct from LGW on a given day.
Maybe you should just coach them over
Maybe you should just coach them over
Dec 3, 2023, 11:59 am
#9
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Oh, how I would like a service from LHR at least 2/3 times per week and NOT departing at 7am. The present Sunday flight is basically useless for someone connecting...
Dec 3, 2023, 12:00 pm
#10
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Thanks guys. Sadly the trains to Milan are around 3hrs.....and we're looking at flying around 800 people over!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
I was asking about 14th December for a Site Visit.
We're have the mull this one over, as the venue is almost perfect. But I think it could be unpopular flying 800 people from LGW!
Dec 4, 2023, 1:02 am
#11
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But there are no direct trains from Malpensa to Turin, and no trains at all at Linate. If you’re lucky with connections, it can be done in 2 hours, but, in general, I would allow at least 2.5 hours to get from either airport to Turin by train, if not 3 hours.
Dec 4, 2023, 1:11 am
#12
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From Malpensa, it makes more sense to take a bus than a train. There are reasonably frequent bus services between Malpensa and Turin throughout the day and night. It takes approximately 2 hours.
Dec 4, 2023, 1:17 am
#13
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Why on earth are you flying 800 people from the UK to an event in Italy?
Just on sustainability grounds it should be prohibited - ignoring the actual impact the optics are appalling. And in any case there isn't the aircraft capacity to bring that many people over, the costs will go through the roof.
Just on sustainability grounds it should be prohibited - ignoring the actual impact the optics are appalling. And in any case there isn't the aircraft capacity to bring that many people over, the costs will go through the roof.
Dec 4, 2023, 2:39 am
#14
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Linate is now on the Milan Metro rail network (as of 5 months ago). Relatively straightforward to get to Centrale and other Milan stations.
Dec 4, 2023, 2:43 am
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Its how events work, and what people do
