A QF 744 in strange European places.

[markis10]

Should you happen to come across a QF 744 in unusual environs over the next few days (Manchester, Cardiff, Wales and Lyon), its VHOJS on a charter!

 

[JBH]

Interesting. Any idea as to the purpose of the charter?

 

[paxman]

ah the limpics perhaps?

 

[markis10]

Interesting. Any idea as to the purpose of the charter?

It's a religious group charter.

 

[777]

It's a religious group charter.

A pilgrimage to Manchester? That'd test your faith!

 

[simongr]

A pilgrimage to Manchester? That'd test your faith!

Exodus might be more appropriate...

 

[docjames]

My understanding is that QF will also do x2 charters for the post-olympics return (1x744 and 1x380).

Has this been confirmed yet?

 

[codash1099]

It's a religious group charter.

Definitely the limpics then.

 

[markis10]

Definitely the limpics then.

Nope, the Exclusive Brethern, apparently the truth should set you free!

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Five QANTAS 747 Charters Ferry The Exclusive Brethren Around Europe During July 2012
The Exclusive Brethren Travel 'charity' - Hughes Travel has ordered several charter flights from QANTAS over the course of this month.
Originating in Singapore, a 747 will arrive in Manchester UK on July 16th, 2012.
QF6051 16JUL12 SIN-MAN 0140 0810
Then down to Cardiff in Wales on July 21st (this is a one hour stop-over):
QF6021 21JUL12 MAN-CWL 1100 1150
Then onto Lyons in France:
QF6051 21JUL12 CWL-LYS 1330 1650
After two days on french soil, it's time for Manchester again:
QF6051 23JUL12 LYS-MAN 1200 1255'
Return to Singapore for flights to all parts of Australasia:
QF6051 30JUL12 MAN-SIN 2225 1835+1 (arrives 31JUL12)

 

[777]

Nope, the Exclusive Brethern, apparently the truth should set you free!

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They really need to rebrand as the "Executive Brethren" or the "Platinum Brethren" if they really want to get followers around here.

I wonder if their "exclusive" status gets them F lounge access?

 

[yohy?!]

im sure the exclusive (cult) brethren followers are glad their money is being used to charter 747s!!

slum it commercial with all the other 'charities'!!

 

[docjames]

Was going to ask how much heavy metal (widebody+) normally travels to CWL and LYS?

A few minutes on wiki later: Turns out the BA 744 base is at CWL (although runway is only 2392m). LYS looks like it gets mostly 737 sized aircraft although it has a 4000m runway.

 

[MrJetset]

im sure the exclusive (cult) brethren followers are glad their money is being used to charter 747s!!

slum it commercial with all the other 'charities'!!

I traveled SYD-LHR about a year ago en route to CAI, and a mate of mine was working F. We were in J and he gave me a tour of the A380. The ENTIRE, yes ENTIRE F cabin was full of the Brethren. In fact, he told me that are very CIP, so much so that crew are all briefed on who is on board and told to look after them very well.

He was amused at how they can be in F, but forbidden to watch any of the IFE.

While they may have been unnoticeable onboard, I chuckled watching them attempting to find the F Lounge at SIN.

 

[paxman]

now that is first class gossip

 

[whatmeworry]

I guess they are visiting fellow members in the UK and France.
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[markis10]

It's a yearly charter.

 

[MrJetset]

Perhaps they are marrying off their young?

From Exclusive Brethren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There are often global family connections due to the emphasis among members to marry within the Exclusive Brethren, and family connections often influences which side of the issue members will take.