Hellenic Imperial Airways (HT) will be launching a new weekly
service between Birmingham and Athens, with onward connections
to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, on Saturday 25 July 2009
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The Greek scheduled airline will operate a Boeing 747-200 aircraft
with 450 seats. It will arrive into Birmingham on Saturday at 20:00
and depart back to Athens and Jeddah at 22:00
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From 10 August 2009 flights will arrive into Birmingham at 17:00
on Monday's, departing back to Athens and Jeddah at 22:00 on
Tuesday evening
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The Chairman of Hellenic Imperial Airways, Talal Abureyal, said
"Birmingham is our first UK airport and we are very excited about
launching services in the Midlands. Athens, which is our HQ, is not
currently served from Birmingham so we expect that our flights
will be welcomed by those travelling for business and leisure, in
particular those visiting friends and relatives"
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Marc Watkins, Birmingham Airport’s Market Development
Manager – Aviation, said, "We welcome this development,
particularly in today’s challenging economic climate. There is a
market for Athens in the Midlands and the convenient schedule
will suit those flying on business and leisure to both Greece and
the Middle East. We urge those who would normally travel to
other UK airports outside the region to now choose Hellenic
from Birmingham to support this new venture"
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Theo Silvestros, Commercial Manager, Hellenic Imperial Airways
said "As the principal gateway to Mecca, the Jeddah flights to be
used by many Pilgrims wanting to access Islam's holiest city, and
with such competitive prices Midlands people will be able to start
this important journey from their doorstep"
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Return flights start from £199 (plus taxes) to Athens and
£399 (plus taxes) to Jeddah. Tickets can be booked through
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Hellenic Imperial Airways schedule to Birmingham -
.Saturday 25 July 2009 only.Arrive 2000 HT 269 from Athens Depart 2200 HT 270 to Athens/Jeddah
.Weekly from Monday 10 August 2009
.Arrive Monday 1700 HT 269 from Athens and Jeddah
.Depart Tuesday 2200 HT 270 to Athens and Jeddah
.Schedule and start date subject to confirmation!!
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Thursday 23 July 2009
Kenn Borek Air Twin Otter C-GKBH which had arrived in the early
Balkan Holidays Airbus A320 LZ-BHD arrived from 
Recently delivered bmi regional Embraer 145 G-EMBJ operated their 
Turkish Boeing 737-800 TC-JGL operated their service from Istanbul
Falcon 900EX G-JPSZ which was a Gloucester diversion on
A wet - but historic - day at BHX - with the "south gates" of the new 
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBZ operated their lunchtime
.... in doing same it became the first Boeing 777 to depart from 
The "south gates" of the new International Pier - Gates 40/41, 43/45 
.... bringing a whole new concept of light and space to BHX!
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Turkish Airbus A321 TC-JRA operated their flight from Istanbul 
"Lu" - Lufthansa Airbus A319 D-AILU - has recently had a 
Blue Line MD 83 F-GMLI was a lunchtime arrival 
Turkuaz Airlines Airbus A321 TC-TCE operated their weekly 
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Swiss Airbus A320 HB-IJL operated their morning service
Air Finland Boeing 757 OH-AFJ was an early morning 
Captain Angelis and the Hellenic Imperial crew on arrival
Before departing the crew celebrate their first visit to BHX!
From 10 August 2009 flights will arrive into Birmingham
Return flights start from £199 (plus taxes) to Athens and
Saturday 25 July 2009
Three Emirates Boeing 777's on the ground at BHX at the same time!
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBU was the first diversion of the 
.... later in the afternoon poor weather caused landing delays at
PIA Airbus A310-300 AP-BEG which wears the "Gilgit - The Silk 
.... yes its an English summer at its best!!
Jet2 Boeing 737-300 G-CELP positioned in from Stansted to take 
flybe Dash 8Q-400 G-JEDP in their "Low cost but
Hellenic Imperial Airways (HT) will be launching a new weekly
Thursday 23 July 2009
Emirates Airbus A330-243 A6-EAA operated their lunchtime
The new International Pier is nearing completion
Swiss Airbus A319 HB-IPY operated their morning service 
bmi regional Embraer 135 G-RJXK operated their service to Aberdeen
Titan Boeing 757 G-ZAPU operated a charter from Akrotiri
flybe Dash 8Q-400 G-FLBC arrived from Reykjavik at the end of
RAF C 17 ZZ172 lifts off Runway 33 on its way to Brize Norton
TAG Aviation Falcon 2000 HB-IAZ was an afternoon arrival
Air Finland Boeing 757 OH-AFI positioned back from Gatwick
Turkuaz Airbus A321-211 TC-TCF operated the first service
RAF Tristar KC1 ZD952 operated a medivac flight
NetJets Beechjet 400A CS-DMT was an evening 
Following the handing over of the "south gates" the first flight 
Mahan Air Airbus A310-300 F-OJHI passes the end of the
Well done to all at BHX for delivering the first phase of the
Sky Taxi Saab 340 SP-MRB which was an early morning arrival 