Airline Route - 15 New posts

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• JAL Starts Boeing 787 Service to Beijing / Delhi / Moscow from May 2012
• Blue1 to Start Lappeenranta – Copenhagen from June 2012
• S7 Airlines to Start Moscow – Odessa from June 2012
• Air Pacific March 2013 Hong Kong Temporary Suspensions
• Vietnam Airlines to Offer One-time Berlin Service in June 2012
• Bahamasair to Start 4 New Routes from Freeport to US from May 2012
• THAI W12 Operation Changes as of 23APR12
• Air China Re-adjusts Chengdu – Hong Kong S12 Operations
• dae to Start Curacao – Miami Service from June 2012
• Turkish Airlines / Air India Expands Codeshare Operation
• UNITED Further Changes to Houston – Rio de Janeiro Operation in NW12
• Tiger Airways Australia to Start Melbourne – Hobart Service from Nov 2012
• DELTA Fall/Winter 2012 Asia Service Changes
• Icelandair Increasing Fall Service to New York JFK Sep/Oct 2012
• ETIHAD to Start Washington Dulles Service from late-Mar 2013

JAL Starts Boeing 787 Service to Beijing / Delhi / Moscow from May 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 03:33 AM PDT Update at 1035GMT 23APR12 JAL today (23APR12) has revealed firmed schedule for the next 3 Boeing 787 destinations. From 01MAY12, Boeing 787 begins Tokyo Narita – Delhi on 4 of 5 weekly flights, followed by Tokyo Narita – Moscow Domodedovo 3 weekly service from 07MAY12. The airline will also operate Boeing 787 flight on Tokyo Haneda – Beijing route from 07MAY12. Reservation for these flights has been updated to Boeing 787 operation in the system today (23APR12). Schedule: Tokyo Haneda – Beijing JL023 HND0910 – 1205PEK 787 D JL024 PEK1640 – 2105HND 787 D Tokyo Narita – Delhi JL749 NRT1130 – 1735DEL 787 x146 JL740 DEL1935 – 0655+1NRT 787 x146 Day 4 service operates with Boeing 777 Tokyo Narita – Moscow Domodedovo JL441 NRT1045 – 1600DME 787 146 JL442 DME1745 – 0810+1NRT 787 146 Filed under: 2012, JAL, oneWorld

Blue1 to Start Lappeenranta – Copenhagen from June 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 03:25 AM PDT Update at 1025GMT 23APR12 Blue1 from 01JUN12 is launching new route between Finland and Copenhagen, where it’ll operate Lappeenranta – Copenhagen 4 times a week, on board Boeing 717 aircraft. Operational schedule: KF371 LPP1300 – 1350CPH 717 x246 KF370 CPH0935 – 1225LPP 717 x246 Schedule from 02JUL12 varies Filed under: 2012, Blue1, Star Alliance

S7 Airlines to Start Moscow – Odessa from June 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 03:05 AM PDT Update at 1005GMT 23APR12 Russian carrier S7 Airlines from 09JUN12 is launching service to Odessa, where it’ll offer 4 weekly service from Moscow Domodedovo airport. Service operates with Airbus A319 aircraft. Schedule: S7151 DME1705 – 1815ODS 319 x235 S7152 ODS1910 – 2220DME 319 x235 Filed under: 2012, oneWorld, S7 Airlines

Air Pacific March 2013 Hong Kong Temporary Suspensions Posted: 23 Apr 2012 02:45 AM PDT Update at 0945GMT 23APR12 As per 23APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Air Pacific from 03MAR12 to 20MAR12 is temporary suspending Nadi – Hong Kong service for two weeks. Reservations for flights during this period has already been removed since late-March 2012. Operational schedule for Northern Winter 2012/13 season: FJ391 NAN0840 – 1500HKG 744 46 FJ392 HKG1640 – 0640+1NAN 744 46 Filed under: 2012/13, Air Pacific

Vietnam Airlines to Offer One-time Berlin Service in June 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 02:25 AM PDT Update at 0925GMT 23APR12 Vietnam Airlines on 25JUN12 is offering one-time service to Berlin, on board Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The Skyteam member will operate Hanoi – Frankfurt – Berlin – Hanoi routing, departing on Hanoi on 24JUN12. However, Berlin – Hanoi sector is not open for reservation. Schedule: VN127 HAN2320 – 0600+1FRA 777 24JUN12 VN126 FRA1355 – 1515BER1645 – 0925+1HAN 777 25JUN12 Filed under: 2012, Skyteam, Vietnam Airlines

Bahamasair to Start 4 New Routes from Freeport to US from May 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 02:05 AM PDT Update at 0905GMT 23APR12 Bahamasair from 01MAY12 is introducing 4 new routes from Freeport to the US, with 2 weekly flights each to Baltimore, Louisville, Raleigh and Richmond. These services will be operated by Xtra Airways’ Boeing 737-400 aircraft. Schedule: Freeport – Baltimore UP935 FPO0800 – 1025BWI 734 47 UP936 BWI1115 – 1335FPO 734 47 Freeport – Louisville UP941 FPO1425 – 1640SDF 734 47 UP942 SDF1730 – 1930FPO 734 47 Freeport – Raleigh/Durham UP939 FPO1605 – 1800RDU 734 15 UP940 RDU1900 – 2055FPO 734 15 Freeport – Richmond UP937 FPO0800 – 1010RIC 734 15 UP938 RIC1100 – 1310FPO 734 15 Filed under: 2012, Bahamasair

THAI W12 Operation Changes as of 23APR12 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 01:40 AM PDT Update at 0840GMT 12APR12 As per 23APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, initial changes to THAI’s Winter 2012/13 International operation as follows. Effective dates for these changes are from 28OCT12, unless otherwise noted. Additional changes remain possible: Bangkok – Brisbane 03DEC12 – 03FEB13 Service increases from 5 weekly to daily, 777-300 operating Bangkok – Denpasar Airbus A330-300 replaces Boeing 777-200ER Bangkok – Jakarta Boeing 777-200ER replaces Airbus A330-300 Bangkok – Paris CDG eff 16FEB13 Service Reduces from 10 weekly 777-300ER to 1 Daily A380 (See A380 entry below) Bangkok – Singapore NEW 2-class Boeing 777-300ER to operate on following TG403/404 eff 28OCT12 TG409/410 eff 15DEC12 Bangkok – Tokyo Narita TG642/643 Service to be operated by Boeing 777-300, instead of 2-class -300ER as previously reported Airbus A380 THAI over the weekend has gradually updated its reservation system to reflect its planned Airbus A380 operation, including: Bangkok – Hong Kong TG600/601 28OCT12 – 14DEC12 Bangkok – Singapore TG409/410 28OCT12 – 14DEC12 Bangkok – Frankfurt TG920/921 eff 15DEC12 Bangkok – Tokyo Narita TG676/677 eff 16JAN13 Schedules for the A380 service was reported on this site on 21APR12. Previously reported changes: Bangkok – Copenhagen Winter 2012 service operates 9 weekly, reduced from 10 in W11. 2 of 9 weekly flights operating to Phuket on inbound Bangkok – Milan Malpensa Boeing 747-400 replacing Airbus A340-600, 3 weekly Bangkok – Nagoya Service Increasing from 10 to 11 weekly Bangkok – Oslo Service reduces from Daily in W11 to 6 weekly in W12. NEW 2-class Boeing 777-300ER* to operate this service Bangkok – Sapporo NEW 4 weekly service eff 30OCT12. Reservation currently not available TG670 BKK2300 – 0715+1CTS 333 x246 TG671 CTS0900 – 1430BKK 333 x357 Bangkok – Stockholm Winter 2012 service operates 9 weekly, increased from daily in W11. 2 of 9 weekly flights operating to Phuket on inbound Bangkok – Yangon Service increasing from 2 to 3 Daily TG301 BKK1300 – 1345RGN 734 D TG302 RGN1445 – 1640BKK 734 D Hong Kong – Taipei Taoyuan Service resumes with 1 daily service on board Airbus A330-300. This flight originates from Phuket. THAI terminated this sector 28MAR10. Reservation for this sector is open TG608 HKT1445 – 1915HKG2025 – 2215TPE 330 D TG609 TPE0800 – 0945HKG1045 – 1320HKT 330 D *On 26MAR12, Airline Route first reported the configuration of the new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Filed under: 2012/13, Star Alliance, THAI

Air China Re-adjusts Chengdu – Hong Kong S12 Operations Posted: 23 Apr 2012 01:20 AM PDT Update at 0820GMT 23APR12 As per 23APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Air China has revised planned Chengdu – Hong Kong operation. Planned 3rd daily flight starting 01JUL12, is cancelled. However, the airline will adjust planned operational aircraft on existing 2 daily flights, which sees minor capacity increase. Schedule: CA411 CTU0755 – 1010HKG 321 D CA427 CTU1620 – 1845HKG 320 D CA412 HKG1110 – 1345CTU 321 D CA428 HKG1945 – 2230CTU 320 D CA411/412 eff 01JUL12 operates with A321, replacing Airbus A319 CA427/428 eff 01JUL12 operates with A320, replacing Boeing 737-300. This was due to begin from 01AUG12 Filed under: 2012, Air China, Star Alliance

dae to Start Curacao – Miami Service from June 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 01:00 AM PDT Update at 0800GMT 23APR12 dae, Dutch Antilles Express, starting 01JUN12 is launching service to the United States, with daily Curacao – Miami service from 01JUN12. The airline will operate MD83 aircraft on this route with following schedule: 9H501 CUR1100 – 1400MIA M83 D 9H502 MIA1600 – 1900CUR M83 D Filed under: 2012, Dutch Antilles Express

Turkish Airlines / Air India Expands Codeshare Operation Posted: 23 Apr 2012 12:40 AM PDT Update at 0740GMT 23APR12 Turkish Airlines and Air India has expanded their codeshare operation, which now includes domestic service in Turkey and India. Air India already codeshares on TK’s service between India and Turkey. Additional codeshare routes are: Turkish Airlines operated by Air India (TK8480 – 8499 series) Delhi – Ahmedabad Delhi – Amritsar Delhi – Bangalore Delhi – Chennai Delhi – Hyderabad Delhi – Kolkata Mumbai – Ahmedabad Mumbai – Bangalore Mumbai – Chennai Mumbai – Hyderabad Mumbai – Kolkata Air India operated by Turkish Airlines (AI6071 – 6090 series) Istanbul – Adana Istanbul – Ankara Istanbul – Antalya Istanbul – Dalaman Istanbul – Delhi Istanbul – Izmir Filed under: 2012, Air India, Star Alliance, Turkish Airlines, [CODESHARE]

UNITED Further Changes to Houston – Rio de Janeiro Operation in NW12 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 12:20 AM PDT Update at 0720GMT 23APR12 As per 23APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, UNITED has further adjusted planned operation for Houston – Rio de Janeiro service in Northern Winter 2012/13 season. Latest changes as follows: *2-class Boeing 777-200ER replaces 767-400ER on Day 6 from IAH, Day 7 from EZE from 17SEP12 to 04NOV12 (Unchanged) *Planned Daily 777 service postponed from 28OCT12 to 04JAN13 UA129 IAH2100 – 1115+1GIG 777 D UA128 GIG2255 – 0515+1IAH 777 D Filed under: 2012, 2012/13, Star Alliance, UNITED

Tiger Airways Australia to Start Melbourne – Hobart Service from Nov 2012 Posted: 23 Apr 2012 12:00 AM PDT Update at 0700GMT 23APR12 Tiger Airways Australia starting 01NOV12 is offering twice daily Melbourne – Hobart service, on board Airbus A320 aircraft. Operational schedule: TT422 MEL0700 – 0815HBA 320 D TT426 MEL1800 – 1915HBA 320 D TT423 HBA0845 – 1000MEL 320 D TT427 HBA1945 – 2100MEL 320 D Filed under: 2012/13, Tiger Airways

DELTA Fall/Winter 2012 Asia Service Changes Posted: 22 Apr 2012 11:40 PM PDT Update at 0640GMT 23APR12 As per 23APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, new changes to DELTA’s Trans-Pacific operation for Fall and Winter 2012 schedule as follows. Additional changes remain possible: Detroit – Beijing eff 06SEP12 Service reduces from 5 to 4 weekly (seasonal routine reduction). Boeing 777-200ER operating, replacing -200LR in W11 Detroit – Hong Kong eff 02SEP12 Service reduces from 5 to 4 weekly (seasonal routine reduction) Detroit – Shanghai Pu Dong eff 03SEP12 Day 1 from DTW, Day 3 from PVG operates with 777-200LR, replacing -200ER Detroit – Seoul Incheon eff 01SEP12 Service reduces from daily to 5 weekly (previously planned reduction eff 28OCT12) Los Angeles – Tokyo Narita 11SEP12 – 20SEP12 Boeing 747-400 replaces 777-200ER/-200LR mix eff 23OCT12 Boeing 777-200LR operates on daily basis in Winter season, replacing A330-200 in W11 Filed under: 2012, 2012/13, DELTA, Skyteam

Icelandair Increasing Fall Service to New York JFK Sep/Oct 2012 Posted: 22 Apr 2012 11:20 PM PDT Update at 0620GMT 23APR12 Icelandair from 20SEP12 to 05NOV12 is increasing Fall operation on Reykjavik – New York JFK route, where it’ll operate 10 weekly instead of planned daily service. The new flight will depart within 10-15 minutes from existing daily flight. FI615 KEF1700 – 1900JFK 757 D FI617 KEF1715 – 1915JFK 75W 146 FI614 JFK2040 – 0615+1KEF 757 D FI616 JFK2050 – 0625+1KEF 75W 146 Filed under: 2012, Icelandair

ETIHAD to Start Washington Dulles Service from late-Mar 2013 Posted: 22 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT Update at 0600GMT 23APR12 ETIHAD starting 31MAR13 is launching daily Abu Dhabi – Washington Dulles service, on board Airbus A340-500 aircraft. The schedule has appeared in both airline’s inventory system, as well as OAG Schedules iNet. Reservation for this flight is now open. Schedule: EY131 AUH1000 – 1700IAD 345 D EY130 IAD2230 – 2000+1AUH 345 D Filed under: 2013, ETIHAD