Recent content by CL44

Possibly the reason for Cargo expanding into India may be a result of the trade deal which means reduced (if any) duty against goods moving between the UK and India! As for a service being viable for an Airline to run this is down to the Revenue Management Team that Airlines have looking at...

Self loading cargo is one of the more polite names for passengers! Cargo however doesn't whine or moan if the entertainment system or seat is broken or dirty!

And please do not forget that both the 787 and 777 are flying warehouses for cargo. The Inbound flights are normally well supported to BHX and the outbound flights are not too shabby either. Yes there may be a lack of self loading cargo upstairs, but downstairs there is revenue being made. Also...

As most of the Cargo traffic moving into BHX appears to be the "cheaper" side of the fashion and accessory business I do not think this will impact the Airport too much. It is not as though we are seeing freighters being loaded with brand new JLR products on a daily basis. Yes, there will be an...

If memory serves me right an Affinity charter was when all the passengers were registered as a member of a club or association which meant that the IATA rules on ticketing and pricing were a bit more lenient. No Google or AI was used in this answer! (Just means I am showing my age).

I think you will find they are a listing of the interesting flights (and OTT movements) spotted during the month. There were a couple of people taking photos on the ramp during this time period (both of whom I believe have passed away). I have copies of certain photos showing unusual flights...

The same as any of us,Ian can only go by what he has been told. All of us working at the Airport have different people who know different things. I myself was not believed by some people when I broke the news about Saudia starting up! This could be why people are not commenting as often as...

Anyone who does have information of this sort, knows that it has to be kept quiet until announced by the relevant parties. It is an absolute waste of time asking questions which people cannot answer ( if they like their jobs that is). The only advice I can offer is wait and see what happens and...

Good grief you dont want much do you? Neither BA or VS will serve BHX so forget about them. BA left BHX of their own accord without a second glance so good riddance. They made a commercial decision to become London Airways so they can live with their decision. As for VS they dont need BHX as...

Well I have just visited their website and must say while it looks impressive there are a few too many gaps for my liking (personally speaking anyway). I still think that their target date of June 24th for NYC seems to be rather hopeful. You never know they may need to throw one of their classic...

I have seen a report that Hellenic are now looking at doing a service to LGW with A340's (4 x ex GF frames apparently). There is also a possibility of a service to NYC. I hope for their sakes that they have thought this out properly this time. From the timescales mentioned it would appear that...

And yet another Cargolux 747 coming into EMA on the 21st April to deliver a load of F1 equipment (presumably from Shanghai). Estimated timings are as follows:- ETA 14.20 hrs ETD 15.50 hrs All approximate.

For anyone who is interested there should be a Cargolux 747 coming into EMA on Saturday 6th March to collect a load of cars (and other associated gear) for the F1 in Bahrain. The flight is scheduled to arrive around 1530 hrs with a departure time of 1700 hrs (all approximate). No idea which...

Re: Road, Rail & Access Issues With regards to roads and access controls at BHX, the main road in front of the old terminal building on the cargo side has been blocked off. Concrete blocks have been positioned all along the road blocking off access from both ends with more blocks on the strip...