DELTA axe NY – Lagos launch
Another casualty before official launch by DELTA is the New York JFK – Lagos route, which was planned for 2008/09 Winter launch.
This route along with Nairobi, supposed to be launched this summer.
Myanmar Airways Int’l cancel Bangkok/Kuala Lumpur
Myanmar Airways International once again cancelled service to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. The latest suspension is mainly due to aircraft leasing issues.
DELTA cancels Nairobi launch
Planned 2008/09 Winter launch of the New York JFK – Dakar – Nairobi by DELTA has been shelved.
The airline was supposed to launch this route in 2008 Summer season but was postponed to Winter.
Silverjet saved with new cash injection; new routes on the card
The remaining all-business class carrier between the UK and US market, Silverjet, has received fresh cash injection of USD100million.
This will also allow the premium carrier to plan routes between London Luton Airport and West Coast US, South Africa and India.
Nationwide Airlines Cease operation
South Africa’s Nationwide Airlines has “voluntarily” ceased operation due to its financial problem.
29 April 2008 – 13h00
On the 7th November 2007, Nationwide Airlines experienced an engine separation from a Boeing 737-200 on departure from Cape Town.
Subsequent to this a protracted grounding of our fleet was mandated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
In the months of December and January we resumed operations and attained a gradual recovery of the business however in the months of March and April we faced a 30% increase in fuel costs coupled with a decrease in passenger load factors.
Throughout this period we continued to work towards securing investment by a black empowerment consortium which unfortunately has not come to fruition.
Our cash-flow has become critical and as a result have decided to voluntarily cease all flight operations until further notice.
We apologize to our loyal customers for any and all inconveniences experienced.
AA adds new codeshare with Brussels Airlines
American Airlines from 15MAY08 will begin codesharing with Brussels Airlines on additional European routes.
|
Route |
AA Codesharing |
SN Operating |
|
Brussels – Athens |
AA7853 AA7855 |
SN3245 SN3249 |
|
Athens – Brussels |
AA7857 AA7775 |
SN3250 SN3252 |
|
Brussels – Barcelona |
AA7858 AA7854 |
SN3697 SN3703 |
|
Barcelona – Brussels |
AA7859 |
SN3708 |
|
Brussels – Bilbao |
AA7860 |
SN3713 |
|
Bilbao – Brussels |
AA7861 |
SN3716 |
|
Brussels – Madrid |
AA7862 |
SN3721 SN3727 |
|
Madrid – Brussels |
AA7757 |
SN3732 |
|
Brussels – Malaga |
AA7774 AA7856 |
SN3735 SN3737 |
PLUNA adds 4th destination in Argentina
PLUNA is adding a weekly service on the Montevideo – San Carlos de Bariloche route from 21JUN08 with CRJ900. This will be PLUNA’s 4th destination in Argentina.
PU271 MVD1240 – 1510BRC CRJ 6
PU272 BRC1550 – 1800MVD CRJ 6
PLUNA launching 3 new destinations
PLUNA from 16JUN08 will launch daily service on the Montevideo – Rosario route. Routing on Saturday is via Buenos Aires J Newbery Airport. It does not have local traffic right, however.
PU281 MVD1355 – 1500ROS CRJ x67
PU283 MVD2130 – 2240ROS CRJ 7
PU283 MVD1240 – 1325AEP1400 – 1450ROS CRJ 6
PU282 ROS1535 -1630MVD CRJ x67
PU284 ROS2315 – 0015+1MVD CRJ 7
PU284 ROS1525 – 1615AEP1650 – 1735MVD CRJ 6
From 26JUN08, it’ll launch daily service on the Montevideo – Curitiba – Rio de Janeiro flight.
PU236 MVD1810 – 2010CWB2040 – 2200GIG CRJ 6
PU220 MVD1820 – 2015CWB2045 – 2205GIG CRJ x6
PU237 GIG0800 – 0920CWB0950 – 1155MVD CRJ 6
PU221 GIG0800 – 0920 CWB0955 – 1200MVD CRJ x6
PLUNA increasing regional flights
PLUNA from 17JUN08 will add 2nd daily flight on the Montevideo – Sao Paulo flight onboard CRJ900.
PU222 MVD0600 – 0830GRU CRJ x7
PU230 MVD1845 – 2115GRU CRJ D
PU223 GRU0910 – 1150MVD CRJ D
PU231 GRU2200 – 0040+1MVD CRJ x6
The Montevideo – Santiago de Chile flight will be increased from 4 (x135) to 6 weekly from 16JUN08. The flight schedule is being standardized to day-time departure.
PU401 MVD1235 – 1355SCL CRJ x6
PU402 SCL1435 – 1735MVD CRJ x6
UNITED increase bmi codeshares in Europe
UNITED has placed its “UA” code on additional routes operated by bmi
|
Route |
UA Codesharing |
BD Operating |
|
London Heathrow – Ankara |
UA4890 |
BD973 |
|
Ankara – London Heathrow |
UA4891 |
BD974 |
|
Manchester – Aberdeen |
UA4879 |
BD371 |
|
Aberdeen – Manchester |
UA4878 |
BD370 |
|
Manchester – Edinburgh |
UA4860 |
BD383 |
|
Edinburgh – Manchester |
UA4861 UA4814 |
BD384 BD382 |
|
Manchester – Glasgow |
UA4893 UA4877 |
BD391 BD399 |
|
Glasgow – Manchester |
UA4892 UA4876 |
BD398 BD390 |
US Airways codeshare with bmi from Vegas
US Airways has been placing its “US” code bmi’s Las Vegas – Manchester UK since few weeks ago.
| Route |
US Codesharing |
BD Operating |
| Las Vegas – Manchester |
US5502 |
BD752 |
| Manchester – Las Vegas |
US5501 |
BD751 |
bmi expands US domestic codesharing
bmi has expanded its domestic US codeshare coverage with UNITED. The new codeshare service covers UNITED’s Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles hub.
It has already been codesharing with UNITED out of Chicago and Las Vegas.
The UA operating flight numbers is only valid for April – June 2008 only. Read more 
Royal Jordanian expands US Domestic codeshare
Royal Jordanian Airlines has expanded its codeshare flight with American Airlines for the US Domestic flight. Read more 
Air France codeshare to Panama City
Air France is now displaying its “AF” code on KLM’s new Amsterdam – Panama City route.
|
Route |
AF Codesharing |
KL Operating |
|
Amsterdam – Panama City |
AF8225 |
KL757 |
|
Panama City – Amsterdam |
AF8226 |
KL758 |
China Airlines reducing Taipei – Kaohsiung connection
China Airlines is reducing international connection service on the Taipei – Kaohsiung route from 6 daily to 4 daily, citing the slump of numbers of passengers using this service.
SAS postpone Delhi/San Francisco launch
Citing to massive Q1 loss, SAS has announced postponing the procurement of 12th long-haul aircraft, which will affect the new long-haul launch to Delhi this fall and San Francisco in Spring 2009.
Icelandair to codeshare with Austrian
Icelandair is codesharing on Austrian Airlines’ Vienna – Reykjavik service this summer.
|
Route |
FI Codesharing |
OS Operating |
|
Reykjavik – Vienna |
FI7002 |
OS9752 |
|
Vienna – Reykjavik |
FI7003 |
OS9751 |
Icelandair to codeshare with Austrian
Icelandair is codesharing on Austrian Airlines’ Vienna – Reykjavik service this summer.
|
Route |
FI Codesharing |
OS Operating |
|
Reykjavik – Vienna |
FI7002 |
OS9752 |
|
Vienna – Reykjavik |
FI7003 |
OS9751 |
THAI increase Delhi frequency plus 747 flight
THAI Airways from 16MAY08 is increasing its frequency and capacity on the Bangkok – Delhi route.
Service will increase from 7 to 11 weekly with the new additional frequencies operated by the Boeing 747 aircraft.
TG323 BKK0745 – 1040DEL 747 x137
TG315 BKK1745 – 2045DEL 773 D
TG324 DEL1205 – 1800BKK 747 x137
TG316 DEL2330 – 0525+1BKK 773 D
THAI increase Delhi frequency plus 747 flight
THAI Airways from 16MAY08 is increasing its frequency and capacity on the Bangkok – Delhi route.
Service will increase from 7 to 11 weekly with the new additional frequencies operated by the Boeing 747 aircraft.
TG323 BKK0745 – 1040DEL 747 x137
TG315 BKK1745 – 2045DEL 773 D
TG324 DEL1205 – 1800BKK 747 x137
TG316 DEL2330 – 0525+1BKK 773 D





