Airline Route - 16 New posts

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• DELTA to Add Seasonal Atlanta – Montrose City Service from late-Jan 2013
• RusLine Launches St. Petersburg – Vladikavkaz Service
• DrukAir Suspends Domestic Bhutan Service Jul/Aug 2012
• Korean Air Chicago Aircraft Changes in late-Aug 2012
• EGYPTAIR W12 Cairo – London Heathrow Operation Changes
• AIRFRANCE Bamako Aug – Oct 2012 Operation Changes
• Japan / France Signs Open Skies Deal
• China Eastern Plans Scheduled Service to Cairns from late-Oct 2012
• Transaero W12 US Operation Changes as of 09JUL12
• Regional by AIRFRANCE Lyon W12 Operation Changes
• Air Niugini to Start Boeing 737-700 Service from mid-July 2012
• brussels airlines Extra Service to Moscow During New Year 2013
• TAAG Angola Further Boosts Dubai Capacity from Sep 2012
• Emirates W12 Jeddah Operation Changes
• China Southern / DELTA to Expand Domestic US Codeshare Service via Detroit
• Scoot to Launch Taipei Service from mid-Sep 2012

DELTA to Add Seasonal Atlanta – Montrose City Service from late-Jan 2013 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:40 AM PDT Update at 1040GMT 09JUL12 DELTA starting 22DEC12 is starting seasonal Atlanta – Montrose City (Colorado) service. From 22DEC12 to 06JAN13, service operates daily. From 10JAN13 to 30MAR13, service operates on Saturdays only. Schedule: DL2357 ATL1005 – 1203MTJ M88 D DL2357 MTJ1245 – 1753ATL M88 D Service operates on Day 6 only from 10JAN13 to 30MAR13 Filed under: 2012/13, DELTA, Skyteam

RusLine Launches St. Petersburg – Vladikavkaz Service Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:20 AM PDT Update at 1020GMT 09JUL12 RusLine since 20JUN12 has introduced St. Petersburg – Vladikavkaz service, operating once a week on board CRJ200 aircraft. Schedule: 7R601 LED0940 – 1310OGZ CRJ 3 7R602 OGZ1400 – 1710LED CRJ 3 Filed under: 2012, Rusline

DrukAir Suspends Domestic Bhutan Service Jul/Aug 2012 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Update at 1000GMT 09JUL12 Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, has announced the temporary suspension of its domestic service. The suspension of flights to Jakar (Bumthang) and Trashigang (Yonphula) is due to runway maintenance, and is scheduled to be resumed as early as September. Previously planned summer schedule for domestic service: Paro – Jakar (Bumthang) 1 weekly (3 weekly from September 2012) KB1001 PBH0630 – 0705BMT ATR 146 KB1002 BMT0725 – 0800PBH ATR 146 From 01SEP12, service operates on Day 146 Paro – Jakar (Bumthang) – Trashigang (Yonphula) 2 weekly KB1001 PBH0630 – 0705BMT0725 – 0750YON ATR 46 KB1002 YON0810 – 0835BMT0855 – 0930PBH ATR 46 From 01SEP12, service operates on Day 35 Paro – Trashigang (Yonphula) 1 weekly (eff 01SEP12) KB2001 PBH0630 – 0715YON ATR 7 KB2002 YON0735 – 0820PBH ATR 7 Filed under: 2012, Druk Air

Korean Air Chicago Aircraft Changes in late-Aug 2012 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:40 AM PDT Update at 0940GMT 09JUL12 Korean Air from 17AUG12 to 02SEP12 is temporary changing operational aircraft on Seoul Incheon – Chicago service, where it’ll operate with Boeing 747-400 instead of 777-300ER aircraft. The aircraft change will see additional 40 seats per flight (per direction). Schedule: KE037 ICN1150 – 1035ORD 744 D KE038 ORD1245 – 1615+1ICN 744 D Filed under: 2012, Korean Air, Skyteam

EGYPTAIR W12 Cairo – London Heathrow Operation Changes Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:20 AM PDT Update at 0920GMT 09JUL12 As per 09JUL12 GDS timetable and inventory display, EGYPTAIR starting 15NOV12 is adjusting operational aircraft on Cairo – London Heathrow route. Existing Daily 777-300ER and 4 weekly A330-300 to be changed to 11 weekly A330-300 service, representing minor capacity reduction. Schedule: MS777 CAI0920 – 1235LHR 333 x5 MS777 CAI0945 – 1305LHR 77W 5* MS779 CAI1700 – 2020LHR 333 4 MS779 CAI1740 – 2100LHR 333 67 MS779 CAI1745 – 2105LHR 333 5 MS778 LHR1355 – 2040CAI 333 1 MS778 LHR1400 – 2045CAI 333 x15 MS778 LHR1730 – 0015+1CAI 333 5* MS780 LHR2230 – 0515+1CAI 333 x123 * As of 09JUL12, MS777 from Cairo shows 777-300ER operation on Day 5 while MS778 shows A330-300 on inbound flight. This should be corrected in the GDS soon. Filed under: 2012/13, EGYPTAIR, Star Alliance

AIRFRANCE Bamako Aug – Oct 2012 Operation Changes Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:00 AM PDT Update at 0900GMT 09JUL12 AIRFRANCE from 01AUG12 to 27OCT12 is temporary changing operations on Paris CDG – Bamako service, as a result of airport maintenance project. During this period, the Skyteam member will operate service via Casablanca as technical stop on inbound flight. Schedule: AF3096 CDG1410 – 1750BKO 332 D AF3093 BKO2020 – 0035+1CMN0135+1 – 0530+1CDG 332 D Filed under: 2012

Japan / France Signs Open Skies Deal Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:40 AM PDT Update at 0840GMT 09JUL12 Japan and France has concluded revised bilateral air service agreement, which was held in Tokyo between 04JUL12 and 06JUL12. The conclusion saw the two sides signed Open-Skies deal, which includes the following: *Open-Skies between Japan and France, including New Caledonia and Tahiti. This includes Tokyo Airports^ *Tokyo Narita service increase is possible starting Summer 2013 *Tokyo Haneda day-time service will be permitted, 2 flights per day for each side, once International slot increases from 30,000 to 60,000 ^In the press release, it only mentioned liberalizing air traffic service, including Tokyo, however, based on previous open-skies deal with other 16 countries, restrictions for 5th freedom rights remains in place for Tokyo Airports With the signing, France becomes 17th country to sign open-skies deal with Japan, and second country to secure daytime service at Tokyo Haneda for International flights. Filed under: 2012

China Eastern Plans Scheduled Service to Cairns from late-Oct 2012 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:20 AM PDT Update at 0820GMT 09JUL12 China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch scheduled service on Shanghai Pu Dong – Cairns route, starting 30OCT12. As per GDS timetable and inventory display, service to be operated 3 times a week with Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Reservation for this new flight is not available for the moment. Schedule: MU731 PVG2100 – 0900+1CNS 332 246 MU732 CNS1100 – 1620PVG 332 357 Filed under: 2012/13, China Eastern, Skyteam

Transaero W12 US Operation Changes as of 09JUL12 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:00 AM PDT Update at 0800GMT 09JUL12 As per 09JUL12 GDS timetable and inventory display, latest changes to Transaero’s planned US Operation in Winter 2012/13 season as follows. Winter 2012 effective 28OCT12. Moscow Domodedovo – Miami Service operates once a week. The airline now plans to operate Boeing 747-400 aircraft instead of 777-200ER, same as W11 UN999 DME1200 – 1505MIA 744 6 UN888 MIA1735 – 1330+1DME 744 6 Moscow Domodedovo – New York JFK service operates 4 weekly from 28OCT12 (5 weekly from 03DEC12 to 19JAN13). This will be reduced to 2 weekly from 23JAN13 to 30MAR13 (same as W11) UN1111 DME1110 – 1215JFK 772 x24 UN2222 JFK1425 – 0810+1DME 772 x24 Service operates Day x124 from 28OCT12 to 02DEC12; Day 36 from 23JAN13 Previously reported changes: Moscow Domodedovo – Los Angeles Service to maintain twice weekly. Previously the airline planned to operate only once a week in Winter UN557 DME1600 – 1615LAX 772 47 UN558 LAX1820 – 1735+1DME 772 47 Filed under: 2012/13, Transaero

Regional by AIRFRANCE Lyon W12 Operation Changes Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:40 AM PDT Update at 0740GMT 09JUL12 Regional by AIRFRANCE starting 28OCT12 is reducing operations on 2 routes out of Lyon, includes the following: Lyon – Stuttgart Reduces from 3 to 2 Daily Lyon – Venice Reduces from 3 to 2 Daily Changes has been reflected in the GDS. Filed under: 2012/13, AIRFRANCE, Skyteam

Air Niugini to Start Boeing 737-700 Service from mid-July 2012 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:20 AM PDT Update at 0720GMT 09JUL12 Air Niugini starting 15JUL12 is introducing new Boeing 737-700 aircraft to its operation, which subsequently sees a number of operational changes. The changes mostly affects aircraft redeployment on Brisbane and Sydney service. The airline also plans to offer service to Cebu, its 2nd destination in the Philippines. Schedule: Port Moresby – Brisbane Service remains at 11 weekly, operating with a mix of 737-700 and 767-300. Fokker 100 no longer operates this route PX003 POM0615 – 0920BNE 763 347 PX003 POM0645 – 0950BNE 763 5 PX003 POM0900 – 1205BNE 763 2 PX005 POM1330 – 1635BNE 763 57 PX025 POM1330 – 1635BNE 73G 3 PX025 POM1330 – 1640BNE 763 1 PX023 POM1430 – 1740BNE 73G 6 PX005 POM1530 – 1835BNE 763 4 PX006 BNE0910 – 1220POM 763 156 PX004 BNE1035 – 1345POM 763 347 PX004 BNE1105 – 1415POM 763 5 PX004 BNE1320 – 1630POM 763 2 PX026 BNE1735 – 2045POM 73G 3 PX026 BNE1735 – 2045POM 763 1 PX024 BNE1840 – 2150POM 73G 6 Port Moresby – Sydney Overall service remains two weekly, but will be operating as terminator flight. Boeing 737-700 replaces 767-300 PX001 POM1400 – 1755SYD 73G 57 PX002 SYD0910 – 1310POM 73G 16 Port Moresby – Cebu The airline plans to start 2 weekly service from 15JUL12, according to its timetable listing on the website. However reservation is not available as it is not loaded in the GDS PX012 POM1750 – 2040CEB 73G 24 PX013 CEB2210 – 0500+1POM 73G 24 Filed under: 2012, Air Niugini

brussels airlines Extra Service to Moscow During New Year 2013 Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT Update at 0700GMT 09JUL12 brussels airlines from 28DEC12 to 12JAN13 is increasing Brussels – Moscow Domodedovo service from 10 to 13 weekly, meeting travel demand during New Year period. Operational schedule: SN2835 BRU0955 – 1625DME 319 D SN2839 BRU2235 – 0455+1DME 319 x6 SN2840 DME0535 – 0615BRU 319 x7 SN2836 DME1705 – 1750BRU 319 D Filed under: 2012/13, brussels airlines, Star Alliance

TAAG Angola Further Boosts Dubai Capacity from Sep 2012 Posted: 08 Jul 2012 11:40 PM PDT Update at 0640GMT 09JUL12 As per 09JUL12 GDS timetable and inventory display, TAAG Angola is further boosting capacity on Luanda – Dubai service. From 10SEP12, the airline will introduce 3rd weekly service as planned. However, all 3 weekly service will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, instead of -200ER/-300ER mix. Schedule: DT550 LAD2100 – 0800+1DXB 77W 135 DT551 DXB1020 – 1520LAD 77W 246 Filed under: 2012, TAAG

Emirates W12 Jeddah Operation Changes Posted: 08 Jul 2012 11:20 PM PDT Update at 0620GMT 09JUL12 Emirates on/after 28OCT12 will continue to operate 18 weekly service on Dubai – Jeddah route. The new flight, EK801/802, which was introduced during the summer season, will operate Airbus A330-200 four times a week from 28OCT12 and 31DEC12, and switches to 3-class 777-300ER from 01JAN13. Note the additional flights remain subject to government approval. Schedule: EK801 DXB0140 – 0340JED 77W x247 EK805 DXB0655 – 0900JED 388 D EK803 DXB1615 – 1815JED 388 D EK802 JED0515 – 0905DXB 77W x247 EK806 JED1100 – 1430DXB 388 D EK804 JED2025 – 0015+1DXB 388 D EK801/802 operates with A330-200 from 28OCT12 to 31DEC12 in winter season. Filed under: 2012/13, Emirates

China Southern / DELTA to Expand Domestic US Codeshare Service via Detroit Posted: 08 Jul 2012 11:00 PM PDT Update at 0600GMT 09JUL12 The US Department of Transportation has approved request by China Southern and DELTA, which the two intends to expand their codeshare service in the US, via DELTA’s Detroit hub. Initially planned codeshare routes are: Detroit – Boston Detroit – Chicago Detroit – Cicinnati Detroit – Cleveland Detroit – Dallas Detroit – Ft.Lauderdale Detroit – Grand Rapids Detroit – Houston Detroit – Madison Detroit – Miami Detroit – Minneapolis Detroit – New Orleans Detroit – Newark Detroit – New York JFK Detroit – New York La Guardia Detroit – Orlando Detroit – Tampa Detroit – Traverse City Detroit – Washington Dulles Detroit – Washington Reagan Filed under: 2012, China Southern, DELTA, Skyteam, [CODESHARE]

Scoot to Launch Taipei Service from mid-Sep 2012 Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:23 PM PDT Update at 0120GMT 09JUL12 Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier Scoot starting 18SEP12 will launch Singapore – Taipei Taoyuan service, initially operates 3 times a week on board Boeing 777 aircraft, and increases to daily from 28OCT12. The airline at later date will extend this route to Tokyo, with announcement due in the coming weeks. Schedule: 18SEP12 – 27OCT12 TZ202 SIN0105 – 0540TPE 777 267 TZ201 TPE1540 – 2010SIN 777 267 eff 28OCT12 TZ202 SIN0055 – 0540TPE 777 D TZ201 TPE1545 – 2015SIN 777 D Filed under: 2012, Scoot