I would LOVE to see LHR-PER nonstop. I've always been dreaming that they'd start that route. I believe I posted on this some months ago and the response i got was there is not enough demand for this route. It is more profitable for BA to run via BKK or SIN than to run via PER... I think it would still be aweome to run England-Australia nonstop. I really wish that this comes true but it seems that running 744's through SE Asia is more profitable... We'll see.
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thats an interesting one, they tried it for a while with the 772 but the 787 is much lighter and built for this kind of route. The weight reduction could allow the route to be profitable. SAN definately has the capacity to warrant international routes, instead of having to go up to lax or sfo but it could be very expensive. It would be very interesting to see BA and lh (if they get the 787) and see what SAN turns in to
I would LOVE to see LHR-PER nonstop. I've always been dreaming that they'd start that route. I believe I posted on this some months ago and the response i got was there is not enough demand for this route. It is more profitable for BA to run via BKK or SIN than to run via PER... I think it would still be aweome to run England-Australia nonstop. I really wish that this comes true but it seems that running 744's through SE Asia is more profitable... We'll see.
VS has stated they will be starting their route with the B787's...so it will be interesting to see who gets going on this route first....maybe even QF or JQ will try this route....
Kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 7334 posts, RR: 18 Reply 6, posted (1 year 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
Well, BA has -8s on order (incidentally, does anyone know the split between -8s and -9s?) and QF has expressed an interest in ULH -8s for SYD-LHR, so it would surprise me if BA were not also interested.
As for other destinations, I think it will depend on whether/when BA gets new slots at LHR; when LHR moves to "mixed mode", it will be able to get new slots, with which new routes can be started. Or existing routes can be increased. KIX might be a possibility, but I think new routes to India (HYD, for example) would be more likely. A nonstop LHR-SCL might also be a possibility.
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don't anticipate ever seeing them back at AKL - they seem quite happy with the marketing presence they gain from their codeshares into AKL on QF and CX metal . Sadly AKL has a double whammy against it from BA's perspective 1/ it is a low yield market and 2 / barring a quantum leap in development it is always going to require an enroute stop - there are many other market opportunities which BA could pursue . Secondary cities in India and China for example , and , if BA allow IB to be snatched from under their nose by AF/KL then it would be vital to re-introduce services to additional South American points .
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GDB From United Kingdom, joined May 2001, 10049 posts, RR: 70 Reply 10, posted (1 year 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
BA is at the moment working on the project to start long haul services-to the US in particular, from major European cities.
It looks like maybe 2 extra B757's, sourced from beyond the BA mainline fleet, will be part of this.
Though the structure of this operation is as yet unclear, it is possible that a separate entity rather like BA's late 1990's LCC, 'Go', might be the model.
If these are successful, become an established part of the greater BA network, a potential for 787's sourced from the BA fleet in the future-probably from firming up options on this type?
SANFan From United States, joined Aug 2006, 1895 posts, RR: 6 Reply 11, posted (1 year 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
Quoting LHUSA (Reply 2): What about restarting LHR-SAN? Seems like a perfect fit.
Now there's an idea! It goes without saying that most of us here on A.net with any San Diego ties would love to see this happen, no matter how remote the possibility. The aircraft could certainly make it work this time!
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Is VS actually going to operate LHR-PER or is it just an example of what the 787 can do? BA left the Australian market to QF (appart from SYD) and I dont think they plan to go back (as much as I would love a BA 787 in BNE)
Rookinla From United States, joined Aug 2005, 268 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (1 year 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
Quoting SANFan (Reply 11): It goes without saying that most of us here on A.net with any San Diego ties would love to see this happen, no matter how remote the possibility. The aircraft could certainly make it work this time!
I don't think that this idea is remote at all. While announcing the Dreamliner order, BA stated that they would use some to start new US routes. My money, in no particular order, is on London to...
DTW
SAN
STL
FLL
SJU (least likely of the four but possible)
Except for SAN and DTW, the other three are AA strongholds and would allow AA to codeshare and offer onward connections thru BA's longhaul network. Thoughts???
SunriseValley From Canada, joined Jul 2004, 1784 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (1 year 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
Quoting SANFan (Reply 11): It goes without saying that most of us here on A.net with any San Diego ties would love to see this happen, no matter how remote the possibility. The aircraft could certainly make it work this time!
Can the operational constraints at SAN which restricts the effective length of the runway to 7600 feet be overcome by the 787 at a payload considerably better than max passenger load for what would be something like a 4900nm stage length. You might want to check the load/range charts on Boeings website. I find it unlikely that any carrier would run such a route for passenger load only.
TristarSteve From Sweden, joined Nov 2005, 2198 posts, RR: 12 Reply 16, posted (1 year 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 1238 times:
Quoting GDB (Reply 9): BA is at the moment working on the project to start long haul services-to the US in particular, from major European cities.
It looks like maybe 2 extra B757's, sourced from beyond the BA mainline fleet, will be part of this.
BA is looking for 2 B757 to operate in Europe.
The two B757 which will open the TATL routes will be PEJ and PEK.
Except for SAN and DTW, the other three are AA strongholds and would allow AA to codeshare and offer onward connections thru BA's longhaul network. Thoughts???
SAN I can see. DTW they just announced they will cease. There was an article in SanDiegoUnionTribune that the San Diego Regional Airport Authority agreed to "woo" international carriers thru a mix of financial incentives, lower landing fees, rent etc, and BA was specifically mentioned.
SANFan From United States, joined Aug 2006, 1895 posts, RR: 6 Reply 19, posted (1 year 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 1238 times:
Quoting Scotron11 (Reply 17): SAN I can see. DTW they just announced they will cease. There was an article in SanDiegoUnionTribune that the San Diego Regional Airport Authority agreed to "woo" international carriers thru a mix of financial incentives, lower landing fees, rent etc, and BA was specifically mentioned.
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