Originally posted by airbusbaby
I think Virgin would have liked a european and domestic carrier to feed their long haul services, but I don’t think its going to be bmi.

Didn’t they have one of these not too long ago, but just decided to shut it down? I think if Virgin really wanted to have feeder routes, they have enough capitol to purchase or lease a few narrow bodies, even if they are second hand.

Originally posted by robc
The red engines dont really go with the star alliance livery but its a change.

I think they add some spice to it, actually. Is the Viking colour scheme the old one?

Had my financial situation been a little more favourable back then, I would have made it a point to have flown into Kai Tak prior to it closing. I almost convince my dad to make a trip there once, to no avail.

CX had one with the same colour scheme to this but with RR engines that used to make appearances at MEL and SYD a few years ago. Did you ever see it at MEL, Steve? I saw it at both.

Originally posted by mikeconnell
I’m not disputing your knowledge – this is already well proven. Do United have more than one 744 config like on the 777s (the one I checked out was N177UA on UA919 LHR-IAD on Mon 9th Feb)?

Thank you for the kind words, sir. UA once upon a time had 2 different config’s for their 744’s. The less common had a ton of first and business class seats and only like 130 economy class. Basically, between doors 4 and 5. I don’t know that those are around anymore, therefore, that leaves the ones that start at row 32 for economy. I really don’t know what to say, Mike, other than you could be right. Anytime I purchase tickets from united.com, they are classified as such. I always choose 35C/H because of the isle on lone flights is a must for me and they have the middle door for huge legroom. If I don’t get one of those, I choose 32H even though it’s at the bulkhead. The screen is right in front of you, however.

Originally posted by mikeconnell
Milage Plus top notch? Agreed wholeheartedly. 🙂 And I got upgraded this morning using a Mileage plus reward ticket on bmi London – Manchester. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Mike

The one time I flew bmi, they did this, as well! Last year between LHR and AMS, they upgraded myself and my brother while we were in the lounge.

Just a thought, you think Hawaiian will be taking delivery of any Airbus aircraft anytime soon? 😉

That’s fair enough. I’m not disagreeing with you. I was just wondering if you had some evidence to your statement, and you did. That indeed could be a possibility.

Originally posted by 4 engines good
I’ve always been a tad cynical but methinks there are ulterior motives behind the repeated cancellations of BA flights to DC…

Oh please elaborate. This should be good.

14 million, that’s quite a bit. ATH handles what, about 10 mil? Yet, ATH probably handles more widebodies than does BRU. ATH gets service from SQ’s 777’s, TG’s MD11/777’s, OA A340’s, LH A300’s, DL 767’s amonst others. This is just speculation on my part.