United has confirmed new flights for the summer season to UK and Ireland two sets of services Between Houston and London Heathrow, a third service will be added from 30th March 2013. UA970 DEPART IAH 20:30 ARRIVE LHR 12:05+1 UA971 DEPART LHR 13:05 ARRIVE IAH 17:45 Commences: 30th March 2013 Operated by United Airlines Booked equipment: Boeing 767-300 (2 … [Read more...]
The fall of Malev – Good for… Shannon Airport?
As we all know, Malev spectacularly collapsed last week. As a result, people have been moving quickly to recover assets - such as aircraft. International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) was quick to repossess their equipment. But then a question appears... where to park it? Keeping it on Hungarian soil was not an option due to a possibility that the Hungarian Government may … [Read more...]
Analysis- BA001 takes to the skies again – LCY (SNN) JFK
Well after yesterdays launch of the BA ERJ-170's, we now turn to the big launch of the week - the London City (LCY) to New York JFK International (JFK) via Shannon. (SNN). BA has also resurrected the magic flight numbers - BA1, BA2, BA3, and BA4 - last used on it's Concorde flights. Lets try and work out what BA were thinking when this route was dreamed up and see how … [Read more...]
