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Jan 31, 2026, 1:36 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

'Turn-around times' - That's really it. All...

'Turn-around times' - That's really it. All airlines have unrealistic turnaround times and the only way the handling agents can achieve them is to try and steal every second you can.
Jan 29, 2026, 8:22 am
Replies: 128
Views: 18,444
Posted By wythy

EIUK had a contract with MSC cruises, so I'm...

EIUK had a contract with MSC cruises, so I'm assuming the only reason to continue this route in this manner is because there's almost certainly penalty clauses involved.
Jan 14, 2026, 8:02 am
Replies: 116
Views: 10,996
Posted By wythy

EI-EIK is due back into MAN tomorrow night and is...

EI-EIK is due back into MAN tomorrow night and is planned to operate to JFK on the 16th.
Dec 29, 2025, 11:19 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

With an EI mainline arrival, the passengers...

With an EI mainline arrival, the passengers diembark just like any International arrival. The difference being is that the Biometric gates at the top of the Airbridge arrival corridor are activated...
Dec 29, 2025, 8:19 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

EI are still using the Biometric route through...

EI are still using the Biometric route through the International arrivals. The times that they haven't was when Border force insisted upon bussing due to system issues.
Dec 16, 2025, 2:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,353
Posted By wythy

EI UK are stumbling from one issue to another,...

EI UK are stumbling from one issue to another, first the strikes, then, one of their aircraft went to DUB for routine maintenence only to become AOG with a landing gear issue. The replacement...
Dec 9, 2025, 4:37 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

On Time Performance. Apologies, when you work...

On Time Performance. Apologies, when you work within aviation, you tend to assume everyone knows what you mean.
Dec 9, 2025, 12:20 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Last I heard, BA and EI are to go head to head...

Last I heard, BA and EI are to go head to head with MAG at an IAG level over the persisting Biometric issues that are plaguing OTP.
Dec 8, 2025, 8:53 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

T1 stands are use as remote parking. The handling...

T1 stands are use as remote parking. The handling agents find it's more convenient to attach the airbridge than to attach steps to the aircraft.
Nov 9, 2025, 9:09 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Aer Ligus are back to doing busing arrivals with...

Aer Ligus are back to doing busing arrivals with the A320 flights due issues with Biometric reliability and there has also been several border breaches (not sure how) that have invoked the ire of...
Oct 6, 2025, 9:45 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Stands 103 (gate A3) and 105 (gate A5) are to be...

Stands 103 (gate A3) and 105 (gate A5) are to be the plan for BA flights. All passengers will be bussed to arrivals. For arriving flights, the plan is for 1 bus to be positioned at the rear stairs...
Sep 8, 2025, 2:19 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

The EI date is confirmed. The BA date is likely...

The EI date is confirmed. The BA date is likely correct, although BA remains unconvinced as regards the arrival/departure procedures put in place by M.A.G but seemed to accept a move cannot be...
Jul 21, 2025, 10:54 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,342
Posted By wythy

The Resiber system is an aquired taste. Like all...

The Resiber system is an aquired taste. Like all old MS-DOS type systems, they require a lot of training and practice to use, but when up to speed, old Dinosaurs like me much prefer them to the more...
Apr 9, 2025, 7:59 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Both BA and EI remain unconvinced as regards the...

Both BA and EI remain unconvinced as regards the set up n T2, especially around the impact on turnaround times with implementing the biometric procedures.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:34 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

"I heard from a friend who knows a guy who was...

"I heard from a friend who knows a guy who was told by the Janitors uncle....." - Non of the the people you spoke to have any idea and are all just speculating.

T1 will also be staying open as...
Feb 27, 2025, 2:52 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

No, the bio-metrics are not linked to the airline...

No, the bio-metrics are not linked to the airline systems, so each passenger is effectively scanned twice. Heathrow also does not have the requirement to scan inbound passengers.
To also expand on...
Feb 27, 2025, 8:27 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

The main issue is the bio-metric processing of...

The main issue is the bio-metric processing of the passengers and the impact this will have on the turn around time. Currently, if you look at the BA/LM operation in T3 or the EI operation in T1, the...
Feb 27, 2025, 7:52 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

The lounge agents along with any other operative...

The lounge agents along with any other operative will only be speculating as no fixed dates have been announced. Several airlines have expressed reservations about the move and remain unconvinced...
Feb 24, 2025, 5:42 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

The airline is far from impressed. Nearly every...

The airline is far from impressed. Nearly every flight so far has been significantly delayed. Trying to do a 30 min turn on a remote stand is logistically very difficult.

On a related note, Iberia...
Feb 14, 2025, 4:06 pm
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Passengers arriving via a bus will still have to...

Passengers arriving via a bus will still have to go through 2 sets of biometric gates as there is no direct arrival route into baggage reclaim as there is in T1 for CTA arrivals. All Aurigny and...
Jan 19, 2025, 9:57 am
Replies: 2,482
Views: 508,143
Posted By wythy

Gates A1/3/5/7/9 are all having/had biometrics...

Gates A1/3/5/7/9 are all having/had biometrics fitted.

The proposed arrival procedures may alarm some people on here. As there is no provision for a separate corridor, the plan would be to...
Jan 19, 2025, 9:45 am
Replies: 1,246
Views: 545,534
Posted By wythy

No BA aircraft have been through STS MAN this...

No BA aircraft have been through STS MAN this winter, opting to use STS BHX instead. STS MAN have their hands full with B777 freight conversions with x2 inside at the moment.
Jan 19, 2025, 9:43 am
Replies: 1,246
Views: 545,534
Posted By wythy

The aircraft is parked at the Signature jet...

The aircraft is parked at the Signature jet terminal to operate a football charter.
Jan 16, 2025, 1:14 pm
Replies: 1,246
Views: 545,534
Posted By wythy

G-DBCD has also been converted to containerized...

G-DBCD has also been converted to containerized operation with the rest of the G-DBC* series to follow.
Dec 22, 2024, 12:03 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,486
Posted By wythy

Then that reflects on poor decision making on...

Then that reflects on poor decision making on BA's part.
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