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Taken from an EK worker on A.net: Most important equipment information in chronological order: Equipment on new routes/additional frequencies: 2nd CDG with A332 in 3-class BKK/SYD with B773ER in 3-class ICN with A343 in 3-class 2nd BHX with A332 in 2-class HAM with A332 in 3-class PER with A345 in 3-class GVA with A332 in 3-class PEK with A343 in 3-class 2nd DUS with A332 in 3-class Aircraft upgrades: MNL (6 out of 10 flights) to B773ER in 2-class MAN morning to B772 and later to B773ER, both in 2-class DUS morning to B773ER in 3-class NBO to A343 in 3-class GLA to B773ER in 2-class JNB (all flights) to B773ER in 3-class FRA morning to B773 in 3-class FRA afternoon to A343 in 3-class PVG to B773ER in 3-class MUC afternoon to B772 in 3-class http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1784522/6/ www.glasgowinternationalairport.net Back to top BLIMPS Guest Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:58 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Taken from an EK worker on A.net: GLA to B773ER in 2-class http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1784522/6/ www.glasgowinternationalairport.net Excellent news if true, last Fridays 777 was on a proving flight? B Back to top Iain Guest Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:58 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Taken from an EK worker on A.net: Most important equipment information in chronological order: Equipment on new routes/additional frequencies: 2nd CDG with A332 in 3-class BKK/SYD with B773ER in 3-class ICN with A343 in 3-class 2nd BHX with A332 in 2-class HAM with A332 in 3-class PER with A345 in 3-class GVA with A332 in 3-class PEK with A343 in 3-class 2nd DUS with A332 in 3-class Aircraft upgrades: MNL (6 out of 10 flights) to B773ER in 2-class MAN morning to B772 and later to B773ER, both in 2-class DUS morning to B773ER in 3-class NBO to A343 in 3-class GLA to B773ER in 2-class JNB (all flights) to B773ER in 3-class FRA morning to B773 in 3-class FRA afternoon to A343 in 3-class PVG to B773ER in 3-class MUC afternoon to B772 in 3-class Well, that'd be nice, but the profile for the guy that said this claims he only joined 12 days ago, and he's a bit coy with the rest of his info, so no offence, but I'll wait until it's confirmed ;-) Back to top Clive Braham Guest Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:04 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "Iain" <iain1978 (AT) nospamtiscali (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5d7dfca1.0410190738.50f6ee89 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com... Taken from an EK worker on A.net: Most important equipment information in chronological order: Equipment on new routes/additional frequencies: 2nd CDG with A332 in 3-class BKK/SYD with B773ER in 3-class ICN with A343 in 3-class 2nd BHX with A332 in 2-class HAM with A332 in 3-class PER with A345 in 3-class GVA with A332 in 3-class PEK with A343 in 3-class 2nd DUS with A332 in 3-class Aircraft upgrades: MNL (6 out of 10 flights) to B773ER in 2-class MAN morning to B772 and later to B773ER, both in 2-class DUS morning to B773ER in 3-class NBO to A343 in 3-class GLA to B773ER in 2-class JNB (all flights) to B773ER in 3-class FRA morning to B773 in 3-class FRA afternoon to A343 in 3-class PVG to B773ER in 3-class MUC afternoon to B772 in 3-class Well, that'd be nice, but the profile for the guy that said this claims he only joined 12 days ago, and he's a bit coy with the rest of his info, so no offence, but I'll wait until it's confirmed ;-) They have 21 777's at the moment and 30 more to be delivered before 2007. Perhaps the one the other day was a suitability test? Mind you the series-300's are MUCH bigger with 362 seats! Back to top GLAGAZ Guest Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:52 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "Iain" <iain1978 (AT) nospamtiscali (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5d7dfca1.0410190738.50f6ee89 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com... Taken from an EK worker on A.net: Most important equipment information in chronological order: Equipment on new routes/additional frequencies: 2nd CDG with A332 in 3-class BKK/SYD with B773ER in 3-class ICN with A343 in 3-class 2nd BHX with A332 in 2-class HAM with A332 in 3-class PER with A345 in 3-class GVA with A332 in 3-class PEK with A343 in 3-class 2nd DUS with A332 in 3-class Aircraft upgrades: MNL (6 out of 10 flights) to B773ER in 2-class MAN morning to B772 and later to B773ER, both in 2-class DUS morning to B773ER in 3-class NBO to A343 in 3-class GLA to B773ER in 2-class JNB (all flights) to B773ER in 3-class FRA morning to B773 in 3-class FRA afternoon to A343 in 3-class PVG to B773ER in 3-class MUC afternoon to B772 in 3-class Well, that'd be nice, but the profile for the guy that said this claims he only joined 12 days ago, and he's a bit coy with the rest of his info, so no offence, but I'll wait until it's confirmed True, but if I were in his position I too would be coy incase EK would out. He said he was fed up with people spreading wrong rumours about EK and thought he'd post the truth seeing as other EK workers had no hesitations in providing information. Back to top Allen McLaughlin Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:57 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "BLIMPS" <BLIMPS (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote Quote: "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5d7dfca1.0410190738.50f6ee89 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com... Taken from an EK worker on A.net: GLA to B773ER in 2-class http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1784522/6/ www.glasgowinternationalairport.net Excellent news if true, last Fridays 777 was on a proving flight? B I really don't see this happening, as much as I'd like it. Of course it's a well known fact I prefer custard with my humble pie! Perhaps a regular or peak time two class 772 if we're lucky, but one 777 in 6 months is not a proving flight in my book? Back to top Callum Johnstone Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Well, that'd be nice, but the profile for the guy that said this claims he only joined 12 days ago, and he's a bit coy with the rest of his info, so no offence, but I'll wait until it's confirmed ;-) True, but if I were in his position I too would be coy incase EK would out. He said he was fed up with people spreading wrong rumours about EK and thought he'd post the truth seeing as other EK workers had no hesitations in providing information. Well, whether it's right or wrong, it seems to me that the aircraft type is rather less important than the fact of the route's existence in the first place. I'm sure an Emirates A330 is just as comfortable from a passenger point of view as the 777. A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. Back to top Joe Curry Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:01 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk> from "Callum Johnstone" <callumjohnstone (AT) blueyonder (DOT) co.uk> contains these words: Quote: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? -- www.edinburghairport.org.uk Edinburgh Scotland International Scotland's most convenient/accessible/profitable airport View my aircraft pictures: http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1753 Back to top GLAGAZ Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:54 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! [email]allen.mclaughlin (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com[/email] (Allen McLaughlin) wrote in message news:<94140695.0410191657.c907963 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... Quote: "BLIMPS" <BLIMPS (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5d7dfca1.0410190738.50f6ee89 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com... Taken from an EK worker on A.net: GLA to B773ER in 2-class http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1784522/6/ www.glasgowinternationalairport.net Excellent news if true, last Fridays 777 was on a proving flight? B I really don't see this happening, as much as I'd like it. Of course it's a well known fact I prefer custard with my humble pie! Perhaps a regular or peak time two class 772 if we're lucky, but one 777 in 6 months is not a proving flight in my book? Could the possible upgrade be more to do with cargo, rather than pax? Back to top Jim Mason Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:24 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! In article <2004102009013266937 (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk>, [email]ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk[/email] says... Quote: The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk from "Callum Johnstone" these words: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? It doesn't seem more sensible to EK - you keep telling us they can't use EDI because of lack of facilities. It surely wouldn't be a good idea to route passengers to an airport that they regard as unsuitable when there is an ideal one an hour along the road that is already providing them with excellent load factors. Jim -- Remove `spamtrapped` to reply off-list http://jim-mason.fotopic.net/c162491.html Back to top Clive Braham Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:55 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: allen.mclaughlin (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com (Allen McLaughlin) wrote in message news:<94140695.0410191657.c907963 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... "BLIMPS" <BLIMPS (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote in message news:<cl3h36$rua$1 (AT) hercules (DOT) btinternet.com>... "GLAGAZ" <spazgaz (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5d7dfca1.0410190738.50f6ee89 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com... Taken from an EK worker on A.net: GLA to B773ER in 2-class http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1784522/6/ www.glasgowinternationalairport.net Excellent news if true, last Fridays 777 was on a proving flight? B I really don't see this happening, as much as I'd like it. Of course it's a well known fact I prefer custard with my humble pie! Perhaps a regular or peak time two class 772 if we're lucky, but one 777 in 6 months is not a proving flight in my book? Could the possible upgrade be more to do with cargo, rather than pax? Cargo can generate more revenue than pax so it's a vital consideration. From the figures EK are moving a lot of cargo. From the outset EK were talking about the 777 coming to Scotland so we shouldn't be so surprised. The service is so popular that it's hard to get the inexpensive seats therefore some pax might still be lost to indirect competitors. My sister is coming home from Bahrain for xmas. I really wanted her to use EK via DXB but of course the flights around xmas time are well booked. Being self employed she has flexibility and has booked a great deal with KLM in early December. Back to top Clive Braham Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:59 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: In article <2004102009013266937 (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk>, [email]ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk[/email] says... The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk from "Callum Johnstone" these words: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? It doesn't seem more sensible to EK - you keep telling us they can't use EDI because of lack of facilities. It surely wouldn't be a good idea to route passengers to an airport that they regard as unsuitable when there is an ideal one an hour along the road that is already providing them with excellent load factors. Jim -- I'm sure EK know what they're doing. An EDI flight could follow in the future the way they are expanding. It doesn't have to be 'either or' as COA have shown. Back to top Jim Mason Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:17 am    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! In article <cl5cu8$5t0$1 (AT) newsg3 (DOT) svr.pol.co.uk>, [email]clive (AT) braham5 (DOT) freeserve.co.uk[/email] says... Quote: "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:MPG.1be03f435850f880989d91 (AT) News (DOT) Individual.NET... In article <2004102009013266937 (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk>, [email]ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk[/email] says... The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk from "Callum Johnstone" these words: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? It doesn't seem more sensible to EK - you keep telling us they can't use EDI because of lack of facilities. It surely wouldn't be a good idea to route passengers to an airport that they regard as unsuitable when there is an ideal one an hour along the road that is already providing them with excellent load factors. Jim -- I'm sure EK know what they're doing. An EDI flight could follow in the future the way they are expanding. It doesn't have to be 'either or' as COA have shown. Agreed. But I am merely pointing out his conflicting opinion. One minute he is whining because EK claim they chose GLA before EDI because of facilities then in the next breath he is telling us that them flying from EDI is a distinct possibility. He has a different stance for every thread. Jim -- Remove `spamtrapped` to reply off-list http://jim-mason.fotopic.net/c162491.html Back to top Clive Braham Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote Quote: In article <cl5cu8$5t0$1 (AT) newsg3 (DOT) svr.pol.co.uk>, [email]clive (AT) braham5 (DOT) freeserve.co.uk[/email] says... "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:MPG.1be03f435850f880989d91 (AT) News (DOT) Individual.NET... In article <2004102009013266937 (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk>, [email]ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk[/email] says... The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk from "Callum Johnstone" these words: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? It doesn't seem more sensible to EK - you keep telling us they can't use EDI because of lack of facilities. It surely wouldn't be a good idea to route passengers to an airport that they regard as unsuitable when there is an ideal one an hour along the road that is already providing them with excellent load factors. Jim -- I'm sure EK know what they're doing. An EDI flight could follow in the future the way they are expanding. It doesn't have to be 'either or' as COA have shown. Agreed. But I am merely pointing out his conflicting opinion. One minute he is whining because EK claim they chose GLA before EDI because of facilities then in the next breath he is telling us that them flying from EDI is a distinct possibility. He has a different stance for every thread. Jim I know Jim. I wasn't correcting you. That "either or" was directed at Joe who only wants what GLA has for some unknown reason. I know you know the airline knows what it's doing. Joe ties himself in knots daily with these spurious claim. Back to top Jim Mason Guest Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:16 pm    Post subject: Re: GLA to get EK773 in 2 class config! In article <cl5ktn$bj0$1 (AT) news5 (DOT) svr.pol.co.uk>, [email]clive (AT) braham5 (DOT) freeserve.co.uk[/email] says... Quote: "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:MPG.1be04b7a226f5d3989d95 (AT) News (DOT) Individual.NET... In article <cl5cu8$5t0$1 (AT) newsg3 (DOT) svr.pol.co.uk>, [email]clive (AT) braham5 (DOT) freeserve.co.uk[/email] says... "Jim Mason" <jim.mason (AT) spamtrappedukonline (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:MPG.1be03f435850f880989d91 (AT) News (DOT) Individual.NET... In article <2004102009013266937 (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk>, [email]ability (AT) zetnet (DOT) co.uk[/email] says... The message <2oodd.86350$ay5.80675 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk from "Callum Johnstone" these words: A second daily A330 would seem to be a better idea ... bit more flexibility that way. An EDI flight seems more sensible and lucrative... taking the mountain to Mohammed.? It doesn't seem more sensible to EK - you keep telling us they can't use EDI because of lack of facilities. It surely wouldn't be a good idea to route passengers to an airport that they regard as unsuitable when there is an ideal one an hour along the road that is already providing them with excellent load factors. Jim -- I'm sure EK know what they're doing. An EDI flight could follow in the future the way they are expanding. It doesn't have to be 'either or' as COA have shown. Agreed. But I am merely pointing out his conflicting opinion. One minute he is whining because EK claim they chose GLA before EDI because of facilities then in the next breath he is telling us that them flying from EDI is a distinct possibility. He has a different stance for every thread. Jim I know Jim. I wasn't correcting you. That "either or" was directed at Joe who only wants what GLA has for some unknown reason. I know you know the airline knows what it's doing. Joe ties himself in knots daily with these spurious claim. 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