JFK-DOH changed from A359 to B77L?
Jun 8, 16, 11:15 am
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Likely for the same reason we have been advising of for a while...QR have more proposed A350 routes than physical airframes.
For the umpteenth time this year - NEVER PICK A ROUTING PURELY FOR THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
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For the umpteenth time this year - NEVER PICK A ROUTING PURELY FOR THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
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Jun 8, 16, 2:05 pm
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It's just a few days seeing the equipment swap.
The 359 is scheduled to be back starting 6/13.
Having said that, you never know what you'll get with QR until you get to the airport, so seeing a particular aircraft type months out does not mean much.
The 359 is scheduled to be back starting 6/13.
Having said that, you never know what you'll get with QR until you get to the airport, so seeing a particular aircraft type months out does not mean much.
Jun 8, 16, 2:07 pm
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wripro there is no cause for worry yet. The schedules for November are not yet available.
The A350 is scheduled to be replaced by a B777 on 8,10,11,12,16,28,30 June with a similar pattern until the middle of July when the A350 appears to be daily again.
With the shortage of wide bodied aircraft, especially the A350, then anything could happen.
The A350 is scheduled to be replaced by a B777 on 8,10,11,12,16,28,30 June with a similar pattern until the middle of July when the A350 appears to be daily again.
With the shortage of wide bodied aircraft, especially the A350, then anything could happen.
Jun 10, 16, 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by nova08
Shortage of A350s. It is the reason QR cut some weekly frequencies on MIA, PHL, BOS. 777s being subbed in while there is a shortage. I'm pretty sure PHL hasn't seen a 350 since late April.
Jun 10, 16, 1:40 pm
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jamienbaker DO NOT even think about it! There have been many promises, especially Airbus, about deliveries of A350s. You should should wait until deliveries are actually made and the situation has stabilised before even considering changing flight.
As has been said many, many times over the last few months 'Do not select your flights for a particular aircraft type.' It will lead to disappointment.
As has been said many, many times over the last few months 'Do not select your flights for a particular aircraft type.' It will lead to disappointment.
Jun 10, 16, 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by jamienbaker
Any educated guesses for August? I'm booked on the 777 but have been considering moving to the 350 even though it greatly increases travel time and forces the expense of a hotel in DOH. Too risky?
As per Post 2
NEVER PICK A ROUTING PURELY FOR THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
Jun 10, 16, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by msm2000uk
Does nobody listen to me?
As per Post 2
NEVER PICK A ROUTING PURELY FOR THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
As per Post 2
NEVER PICK A ROUTING PURELY FOR THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
