Turkish Airlines plans 2-class 777-300ER to Beijing from Nov 2010
As per 30JUN10 GDS timetable display, Turkish Airlines’ first owned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, configured in Business/Economy, is planning to operate Istanbul – Beijing route from 07NOV10.
The 777-300ER operates 3 times a week, on Day 247 from IST, Day 135 from PEK.
Note this is initial plan. Further changes are expected.
Korean Air adds Jeju – Guam 1-stop service
Korean Air earlier this month has extended Jeju – Osaka Kansai service to Guam. Boeing 737-900 aircraft operates Daily service
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Korean Air launch KLM codeshare to Copenhagen
Korean Air has launched codeshare service on KLM’s service. It currently displays its “KE” code on KLM’s Copenhagen service. Codeshare flight numbers below:
Korean Air adds Alaska codeshare to Washington Reagan
Korean Air’s “KE” code now appears on Alaska Airlines’ Daily Los Angeles – Washington Reagan service. Codeshare flight numbers below:
airberlin launch Arvidsjaur Winter service
airberlin in 2010/11 Winter season is offering service to Arvidsjaur in Sweden. It is launching 2 weekly service each from Hanover and Stuttgart from 29NOV10. Schedules below:
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Air Nigeria resumes Benin City from 01JUL10
Air Nigeria from 01JUL10 resumes Lagos – Benin City service with Embraer E190. Flight operates Daily. Schedule below:
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Air China new service to Ali – Reservation Info
According to local news report, Air China’s new service to Ali Airport in Tibet, will have weight and capacity restriction.
The airport handles 2 weekly flight. Due to weather and elevation issue (plateau region) of the airport, 124-seater Airbus A319 can only carry up to 60 passengers in Winter, and 30 in Summer.
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ANA launch ANA Wings from Oct 2010
ANA today announced the new carrier name, which is led-by planned merger of 3 of its Group carriers.
Air Nippon Network will absorb Air Central and Air Next. Subject to government approval, the newly-merged carrier, under the foundation of Air Nippon Network, will be called ANA Wings, operating a fleet of Dash8 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
Ryanair cuts UK W10 capacity 16%
In a press statement, Ryanair announced it is cutting capacity for the UK market by 16% from November 2010, equivalent of 2 million passengers for W10 (comparison to W09).
In particular, London Stansted sees capacity reduced by 17% with 22 aircraft based instead of 24. this translates to 135 weekly flight reductions.
Royal Brunei Auckland service adjustment from Dec 2010
As per 30JUN10 GDS timetable display, Royal Brunei is adjusting service on Bandar Seri Begawan – Auckland service from 28NOV10.
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DELTA flight number change on San Francisco – Tokyo – Beijing W10
From 30OCT10, DELTA’s Daily San Francisco – Tokyo Narita – Beijing DL635/634 flight number, becomes DL059/058.
This route will continue to operate with Boeing 767 (previously Narita – Beijing was default to Airbus A330)
China Airlines to launch Qingdao service from mid-Aug 2010
China Airlines form 18AUG10 launches 2 weekly Taipei – Qingdao service with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Schedule below:
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EGYPTAIR W10 Operation Update 3: Mumbai Increases
As per 30JUN10 GDS timetable display, latest changes to EGYPTAIR’s planned 2010/11 Winter International operation as follows:
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JAL Reveals Tokyo Haneda Internatinal Routes
JAL on 30JUN10 announced planned International service from Tokyo Haneda, effective 31OCT10. Details below:
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JAL Tokyo Narita – Singapore / Taipei W10 changes
As per 30JUN10 JAL’s in-house inventory display, the oneWorld carrier is adjusting Tokyo Narita – Singapore and Tokyo Narita – Taipei Taoyuan service as it prepares to move flights to Tokyo Haneda.
Details:
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Air Austral 777-300ER to Sydney & Noumea from Feb 11
As per GDS timetable display on 29JUN10, Air Austral is to operate Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the twice weekly St. Denis de la Reunion – Sydney – Noumea route, effective 10FEB11.
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ANA 77W Daily to Frankfurt till Sep 10; New “Men Only” washroom service
ANA’s new long-haul inflight product, Inspiration of Japan, on Boeing 777-300ER (77W) aircraft has started Daily operation since 23JUN10 on Tokyo Narita – Frankfurt service.
The Star Alliance member has also introduced a new service feature quietly on board the 77W, the world’s First “Men Only” washroom, according to the seat map, in addition to the heavily publicized “Women only” washroom. Both specific gender-only washroom is also being rolled out on other long-haul aircraft.
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EVA Air Hong Kong Reductions in S10
EVA Air has reduced Taipei – Hong Kong service from 7 to 6 Daily. BR865/866 is canceled until 30OCT10, as per 29JUN10 GDS timetable display.
Also, selected Hong Kong flights are being reduced in July 2010. Details below:
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Air New Zealand planned 777-200ER Apia service in Dec 10
In December 2010, Air New Zealand is to operate 3 Boeing 777-200ER flights on Auckland – Apia service.
Planned 777 operation as per 29JUN10 GDS timetable display as follows:
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Air New Zealand to end 737 Pacific Islands service by Dec 10
Air New Zealand from mid-December is to operate Airbus A320 aircraft on 1 weekly Auckland – Niue. This route is the airlines’ sole Boeing 737-300 Pacific Islands route till that time.
Meanwhile, Auckland – Norfolk Island service from 06NOV10 to 04DEC10 is temporary operated by Boeing 737-300 aircraft instead of A320.
There will also be flight number change in effect with the A320 service. Schedule below:
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