Josh T 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 BA A388 will be sitting at HKIA for 9 hours Wow. That's a long time to sit idle... Meanwhile, MH is making full use of theirs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Wow. That's a long time to sit idle... Meanwhile, MH is making full use of theirs! If BA026 depart HKG early will arrive LHR during curfew hours. Given most pax prefer evening/night departure from LHR and HKG, higher yield is more than compensate for idling. Keeping aircraft in the air with low yield load is worst off than keeping on the ground most of the time. Edited March 6, 2013 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Maybe BA cut cost and same crew will operate back to LHR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Wow. That's a long time to sit idle... Meanwhile, MH is making full use of theirs! Nope. Not quite. Once MH receives all 6 380s, there is actually one spare aircraft! Only 5 frames are needed for 2x daily LHR and 1X daily HKG/CDG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrazmoor 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Nope. Not quite. Once MH receives all 6 380s, there is actually one spare aircraft! Only 5 frames are needed for 2x daily LHR and 1X daily HKG/CDG. Not really... read it somewhere that eventho they receive all 6 by end of this month, MH will only have 5 frames in service for a bout a year as the A380 will take turn for wings repaired, besides MH still didnt announce route for their last frame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 BA A380 configuration: Lower deck14 “enhanced” First Class suites44 Club World seats, in the current 2-4-2 configuration199 World Traveller seats, with 10 seats across in a 3-4-3 split Upper deck53 Club World seats, in the 2-3-2 configuration55 World Traveller Plus seats, also in a 2-3-2 configuration104 World Traveller seats, in a 2-4-2 configuration http://biztravelguru.com/2013/03/british-airways-a380-interior-cabin-photos/?fb_action_ids=10151400415533541&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210151400415533541%22%3A393103440796691%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151400415533541%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 LEA finished her paint job. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-british-airways-rolls-out-first-painted-a380-384267/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 LEA finished her paint job. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-british-airways-rolls-out-first-painted-a380-384267/ Wow, in that lighting, it looks like it was photoshoped.. And yeah, the cheatline isnt as nice on the a380 to compare with the 744s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 Many people think she looks good. But I think there's a huge white space at the back. At least on MH A380,there are swoosh ribbons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 Many people think she looks good. But I think there's a huge white space at the back. At least on MH A380,there are swoosh ribbons. LH livery looks OK despie the huge white space at the back ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Maybe BA cut cost and same crew will operate back to LHR. I don't think they are that cruel to the crew. Anyway 9 hours on the ground is insufficient rest even for short haul ops. The minimum rest time will be at least the same as the preceding duty period, or at least 12 hours, whichever is longer. Edited April 6, 2013 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 Rumours on short haul training flights prior to the launch of the A380 services to LAX and HKG: And BA will operate the first training flights to ..... can't say. More than my job's worth.It ain't anywhere in Spain, though.PS There'll be two flights a day. One early morning and the other late afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Just like there are many 747 jets we will now see many A380 as they are becoming the big workhorse replacement of the 747. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 Meanwhile, BA's first Dreamliner has made an appearance too. http--,,--//www.flickr.com/photos/microvolt/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonm/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Side news, BA is completing its impressive line of new aircraft with an order of 18 A350-1000. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/uk-iag-idUKBRE93L0SM20130422 BA's armada of new long range widebody aircraft will then consist of: 12 B77W 12 A380 24 B787 18 A350-1000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Frasier 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Side news, BA is completing its impressive line of new aircraft with an order of 18 A350-1000. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/uk-iag-idUKBRE93L0SM20130422 BA's armada of new long range widebody aircraft will then consist of: 12 B77W 12 A380 24 B787 18 A350-1000 Aren't the Airbuses going to Iberia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 From the article: For Spanish flag carrier Iberia, IAG said it had reached agreement with Airbus and Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots that "could lead to firm orders for A350s and/or or for Boeing 787s". Firm orders would only be made when Iberia is in a position to grow profitably after restructuring, IAG said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Frasier 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 From the article: Thanks. I just checked my sources and indeed 18 a350s for British Airways... Maybe then BA will return to KUL.. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 That's a nice mix of B and A! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 A reliable source from A.Net leaked that BA will send the A380 to FRA for training flights from mid July 2013. http://fraaviation.forumsfree.de/t11040-speedbird-a380-routeproving-july-aug-2013 This news is in line with previous rumour that BA is sending the A380 twice a day (morning and mid day) to an airport that has already handled the A380 and it is NOT located in Spain. Earlier on, MAD is heavily speculated to be the chosen one for the training flights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 26, 2013 More news about BA A380 test/training flights leaked in A.Net: Got more news. Today I heard BA will test fly the A380 on LHR-MSE-CHR without passengers, and later LHR-FRA with passengers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 It's arrived! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2013 New destination added. Johannesburg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Such a short short notice! Melepas. http://airlineroute.net/2013/08/01/ba-lhrfra-aug13/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 The first TR http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/241547/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites