Emirates going all B777
Mar 21, 2020 | 2:48 am
#16
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Location: Seattle
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they shut down all flights to IAD which was the a380. no explanation when i called the plat desk, the woman tried to blame it on the US closing their borders and i explained to her that every other international flight is still landing at IAD on the 23rd. then she stammered and said she doesn't know why, but no flights to IAD. i got rebooked to boston
Mar 21, 2020 | 4:39 am
#17
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Location: Seattle
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Is there any real credence to the rumor EK will just shut operations?
Mar 21, 2020 | 5:03 am
#18
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Mar 21, 2020 | 5:23 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2005
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I have just watch several EK A380 fly across in front of the Marina, turn left and land at DWC. FlightRadar24 confirms DXB-DWC. Some only arrived back into DXB last night so I guess they were the easiest to move to DWC.
Mar 21, 2020 | 6:15 am
#21
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Mar 21, 2020 | 8:44 am
#22
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EK A380 parked at gate in JNB now
I am looking at an EK A380 now in JNB parked at the gate.
I think it may be a gradual move as best guess because my upcoming flights are his weekend are on 777.
I think it may be a gradual move as best guess because my upcoming flights are his weekend are on 777.
Mar 21, 2020 | 10:30 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 592
31 A380s parked at DWC, with several more parked at DXB.
These numbers are expected to increase when EK cuts flights to the UK.
These numbers are expected to increase when EK cuts flights to the UK.
Mar 21, 2020 | 1:10 pm
#24
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I am booked on EK11 to LGW on 30/3. Although MMB seems blissfully ignorant of the change, its clearly not going to happen. Wonder if Ill be automatically moved to an LHR flight and when? Its a booking through my bank, so technically a TA booking which probably means that EK wont touch it if / when I call them. And if the booking is moved to LHR, will the CD be moved as well?
Mar 21, 2020 | 1:46 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 592
I know that ExpertFlyer may not be all that accurate, but currently it shows that from 25/3 there are no more LGW flights and just 4 LHR flights / day, EK 1, 3, 5 and 7. But these all still show as 388s?
I am booked on EK11 to LGW on 30/3. Although MMB seems blissfully ignorant of the change, its clearly not going to happen. Wonder if Ill be automatically moved to an LHR flight and when? Its a booking through my bank, so technically a TA booking which probably means that EK wont touch it if / when I call them. And if the booking is moved to LHR, will the CD be moved as well?
I am booked on EK11 to LGW on 30/3. Although MMB seems blissfully ignorant of the change, its clearly not going to happen. Wonder if Ill be automatically moved to an LHR flight and when? Its a booking through my bank, so technically a TA booking which probably means that EK wont touch it if / when I call them. And if the booking is moved to LHR, will the CD be moved as well?
Mar 22, 2020 | 1:16 am
#26
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I have EK51 DXB-MUC April 20th (more than likely to be cancelled at this rate) but its still operating as an A380.
Mar 22, 2020 | 1:19 am
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Mar 22, 2020 | 3:08 am
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