British Airways publicly tweeted the A380 is scheduled to land on the south runway.
Of course it will depend on the prevailing winds but they would be aiming for a 26L arrival.
Any idea which direction it's more likely to land from? If it's from the east (land), then it could be a good chance to check out the new-ish Flight Path Park.
Any idea which direction it's more likely to land from? If it's from the east (land), then it could be a good chance to check out the new-ish Flight Path Park.
Very good chance for 26L.
Forecast tomorrow between 1800-1900 is sunny and 18C-20C winds westerly @ 15 knots.
Others will have the data, but it would be fair to claim YVR-FRA carries much of YVR's originating Star Alliance traffic to continental Europe and beyond.
LH seems to own YVR-Germany, and perhaps in the darkest days of AC's financial past some sort of Star deal was done in LHs favour. With AC's return to health they need a good on-line Europe service link to keep their Freq Flier crowd happy (with cabin upgrade benefits). LHR is OK for connections to CPH, WAW or IST where there is a Star carrier heading to its base, but not elsewhere.
AC is aware. But whenever it looks like they might move on either YVR-FRA or MUC, LH preempts on the route (MUC) or adds capacity. The A346 upgrade on MUC is the latest move. Swapping FRA to a 380 in May 2017 would be in keeping.
New AC DUB and DEL service provides narrow alternatives. The rest of Europe / ME runs through FRA / MUC - at least for loyal YVR-based Star points collectors like me, with 10 x LH legs this year, thru both of those cities.
Others will have the data, but it would be fair to claim YVR-FRA carries much of YVR's originating Star Alliance traffic to continental Europe and beyond.
LH seems to own YVR-Germany, and perhaps in the darkest days of AC's financial past some sort of Star deal was done in LHs favour. With AC's return to health they need a good on-line Europe service link to keep their Freq Flier crowd happy (with cabin upgrade benefits). LHR is OK for connections to CPH, WAW or IST where there is a Star carrier heading to its base, but not elsewhere.
AC is aware. But whenever it looks like they might move on either YVR-FRA or MUC, LH preempts on the route (MUC) or adds capacity. The A346 upgrade on MUC is the latest move. Swapping FRA to a 380 in May 2017 would be in keeping.
New AC DUB and DEL service provides narrow alternatives. The rest of Europe / ME runs through FRA / MUC - at least for loyal YVR-based Star points collectors like me, with 10 x LH legs this year, thru both of those cities.
I saw it from our new place! We have a full view of the approach and the airport. Didn't take a photo but it looked majestic!
That's awesome, which building you guys in to get such a nice view.
I got off the inaugural a380 a few hours ago at LHR. Don't think I'll complain about connections in a Canadian airport ever again, or an American one and that's saying alot.
The destination I'd LOVE to get from YVR is Istanbul, on THY, but YYZ has that locked down with the current bilateral. IST would be better for YVR that the M3 Gulf destinations.
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I know FRA is year-round.
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