A346s to BOM for Nov only

Posted:
29 Sep 2005, 23:32
by airnewzealand
Interested to see the above - how come just for November?
I thought there were issues with taxiways and air bridges at BOM?

Posted:
29 Sep 2005, 23:37
by Richard28
think you are right airnewzealand
The official richard branson BOM flight was on an A346, and apparently this had to get prior approval for BOM.
The issue is the length of plane, as it is longer than a 747, and the overhang presents issues on the BOM stands.
Don't know why its going back (but is undoubtably good news for BOM passengers) - perhaps some VS staff could help out on this one (new A346 compatible stands perhaps?)....
Rich.