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Old Jul 10, 2013, 5:26 pm
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ATQ or IXC Internationals?
Would any of you know if any International flights are being planned from the Punjab region? There are lots of rumors but nothing ever fizzles out. Used to be nice when Jet, BMI and SQ used to fly there. There were recent rumors of TG and Air Arabia starting flights but nothing.

Is the lack of premium cabin traffic the reason why flights never work out or the fact that its seasonal?
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Old Jul 10, 2013, 10:20 pm
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Air India is starting up a flight to Birmingham from there.
boardingarea.com/livefromalounge/2013/07/05/air-india-to-connect-amritsar-to-birmingham-via-delhi-on-the-b787/
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 1:20 am
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AFAIK the central asian airlines fly there and then ferry the pax to various European destinations?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 4:21 am
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Originally Posted by oliver2002
AFAIK the central asian airlines fly there and then ferry the pax to various European destinations?
You mean the Turkmenistan's and Uzbekistan's? No thanks.

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Old Jul 11, 2013, 4:23 am
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Oliver would you know the answers to my other questions? Why can't a premium airline make a lasting impression at ATQ?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 4:46 am
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Oliver would you know the answers to my other questions? Why can't a premium airline make a lasting impression at ATQ?
perhaps the traffic just isn't there to make it worth it for the airlines....
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 5:06 am
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perhaps the traffic just isn't there to make it worth it for the airlines....
I remember the twice weekly SQ flight used to be full to the brim in the back. But airlines need premium traffic too. Maybe that was the reason?

Or the Punjabi's out drank the bar leaving SQ making losses.
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 7:20 am
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Oliver would you know the answers to my other questions? Why can't a premium airline make a lasting impression at ATQ?
Looking at how many have tried and left I think the question answers itself. It seems the sikh pardesi is cost concious...
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 7:54 am
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Looking at how many have tried and left I think the question answers itself. It seems the sikh pardesi is cost concious...
lol. I am sure of that. But then Punjab is a wealthy state.
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 9:51 am
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Looking at how many have tried and left I think the question answers itself. It seems the sikh pardesi is cost concious...
A friend in 9W validates that statement. He also feels the only way to fill the biz class on a ATQ flight to the UK is via Delhi, and hence, the B788 is going to backtrack to DEL rather than do a DEL-ATQ-BHX next month.
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 12:10 pm
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A friend in 9W validates that statement. He also feels the only way to fill the biz class on a ATQ flight to the UK is via Delhi, and hence, the B788 is going to backtrack to DEL rather than do a DEL-ATQ-BHX next month.
Wow.... So can I fly the 788 ATQ-DEL next month?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 12:11 pm
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Looks like the 1205 departure from DEL is on the 788....

Right... Anyone know of a cheap way to fly this bird in Business on this route? Any standby upgrades?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 12:14 pm
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Wow 16k for a 1hr flight!

Any cheaper way?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 2:44 pm
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If you have flying returns miles sitting around, it's a potential use.

Alternatively, GUF?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 3:09 pm
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Wow 16k for a 1hr flight!

Any cheaper way?
Airport cash upgrade? http://www.airindia.com/SBCMS/Webpag...1.aspx?MID=23#
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