When will Mr Blackman come?

F: When will Mr Blackman from GM come to our company?
M: Well, he planned to come on August 23rd, but he called yesterday saying he had to go to Spain on business with his boss. Now he’s planning to come next Friday, that’s August 31st.
F: I see.

F: Hello, I am calling about the group of visitors from Canada.
M: Oh, yes, what are the details?
F: Well, they are arriving on 5 September on flight CA 356, ... so that’s about 5:30 in the afternoon.
M: Do you want me to arrange the hotel for them?
F: That would be nice. I’ll e-mail the names of the visitors.