Anyone know what is the current status of the QF slots at LHR which are being leased to BA?
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kimshep
kimshep
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Anyone know what is the current status of the QF slots at LHR which are being leased to BA?
As I understand it, the lease is due to expire in March 2016 and I wondered if any readers had/have insight into what is happening here ie: will BA continue to baby-sit these slots, will QF lease them to another OW or JV carrier or will QF resume their use for some unspecified additional LHR services.
nmalon
nmalon
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With the introduction on the 787's from next year, Qantas may want to use these for a new Australia va DXB to LHR flight. Could we see BNE/PER - DXB - LHR? Not sure there would be demand for a second SYD/MEL - DXB - LHR.
As these slots are so valuable, the other option QF has is to lease theres to BA again or someone else. Every dollar QF gets in the door helps