Airline Route - 18 New posts

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• Precision Air Postpones Lubumbashi / Lusaka Service Launch till late-June 2012
• Singapore Airlines Adds 4th Daily London Heathrow Service from Sep 2012
• Air Europa to Increase Salvador da Bahia Service from Nov 2012
• Wow Air Iceland Winter 2012 Operations
• ETIHAD to Launch Sao Paulo Service from June 2013
• Luxair Begins Paris Vatry Operation
• China Airlines Jun – Sep 2012 Philippines / Malaysia Charter Services
• TAM Airlines Sao Paulo – Buenos Aires Operation Changes from July 2012
• TAM Airlines to Operate 2 Natal – New York JFK One-Way Service in July 2012
• Darwin Airline to Add Lugano – Ibiza in Jul/Aug 2012
• SAS to Start Stockholm – Las Palmas Service in W12
• Xiamen Airlines Taiwan Operation Changes from July 2012
• Thai AirAsia Reduces Bangkok – Colombo Service from mid-June 2012
• Air Madagascar July – Oct 2012 Asia Operation Changes
• Philippine’s SE Air to Launch 7 Domestic Routes in August 2012
• Air New Zealand Expands ANA Codeshare Service to Asia and Europe
• flydubai to Start Bucharest / Skopje Service from Oct 2012
• Lufthansa Adds 5 New Routes from Berlin / Dusseldorf in W12

Precision Air Postpones Lubumbashi / Lusaka Service Launch till late-June 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 03:20 AM PDT Update at 1020GMT 07JUN12 Tanzania’s Precision Air has set a new date for planned service launch to Lubumbashi and Lusaka, where it’ll start operating from 22JUN12. Previously this 3 weekly service was scheduled to start from 18MAY12. Operational schedule remains unchanged: Dar es Salaam – Lubumbashi – Lusaka – Dar es Salaam PW704 DAR1030 – 1140FBM1230 – 1320LUN1410 – 1655DAR 733 357 Filed under: 2012, Precision Air

Singapore Airlines Adds 4th Daily London Heathrow Service from Sep 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT Update at 1000GMT 07JUN12 Singapore Airlines starting 09SEP12 is increasing Singapore – London Heathrow service, with the addition of 4th daily service, on board Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Reservation is open since 0930-0945GMT 07JUN12. Schedule: SQ308 SIN0905 – 1530LHR 388 D SQ318 SIN1245 – 1910LHR 388 D SQ322 SIN2330 – 0555+LHR 388 D SQ306 SIN2345 – 0620+1LHR 388 123 SQ306 SIN2345 – 0620+1LHR 77W x123 SQ317 LHR1130 – 0720+1SIN 388 D SQ319 LHR1830 – 1420+1SIN 388 D SQ305 LHR2000 – 1550+1SIN 77W x234 SQ305 LHR2000 – 1550+1SIN 388 234 SQ321 LHR2205 – 1755+1SIN 388 D Note in the airline’s press release, it states it’ll operate 25 weekly from 09SEP12, then increases to 28 weekly from 21OCT12. However, based on the airline’s inventory display, it’ll operate 28 weekly from 09SEP12. Also, above schedule is effective 14SEP12 as schedules listed from 09SEP12 to 13SEP12 sees discrepancy. From 28OCT12, SQ306/305 operates with Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis. Filed under: 2012, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance

Air Europa to Increase Salvador da Bahia Service from Nov 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:40 AM PDT Update at 0940GMT 07JUN12 Skyteam member Air Europa starting 29OCT12 is introducing 4th weekly service on Madrid – Salvador da Bahia route. The new flight operates on Sundays. Operational schedule: UX083 MAD1525 – 2042SSA 332 x135 UX084 SSA2250 – 1140+1MAD 332 x135 Filed under: 2012/13, Air Europa, Skyteam

Wow Air Iceland Winter 2012 Operations Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:20 AM PDT Update at 0920GMT 07JUN12 Wow Air Iceland has outlined its planned Winter schedule, which will be in effect from 01SEP12. The airline’s winter operation as follows: Reykjavik – Alicante 2 weekly (Service suspended for winter season from 30OCT12 to 20MAR13) Reykjavik – Berlin Schoenefeld 2 weekly Reykjavik – Copenhagen 2 weekly (Reduces from 4 in Summer) Reykjavik – London Stansted 2 weekly (from 28OCT12; reduces from 3) Reykjavik – Paris CDG 2 weekly (service suspended from 17SEP12) Reykjavik – Warsaw 1 weekly (Reduces from 2; service suspended for winter season from 28OCT12 to 22MAR13) Filed under: 2012, 2012/13, Wow Air

ETIHAD to Launch Sao Paulo Service from June 2013 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:00 AM PDT Update at 0900GMT 07JUN12 ETIHAD starting 01JUN13 is launching service to Brazil, with daily Abu Dhabi – Sao Paulo service on board Airbus A340-600. This will mark the airline operating services to 6 continents for the first time. Reservation will be opened progressively on daily basis*. As of 07JUN12, the inaugural flight on 01JUN13 is accepting reservation. However, operational schedule loaded in the GDS is different from the airline’s press release. Schedules loaded in the GDS, including ETIHAD’s internal system: EY191 AUH0815 – 1620GRU 346 D EY190 GRU2245 – 2030+1AUH 346 D Proposed Schedule filed in the Press Release: EY171 AUH0945 – 1755GRU 346 D EY170 GRU0035 – 2020AUH 346 D In most cases all flight operation details goes by information loaded in the GDS, despite there may be a possibility of schedule changes due to slots or government regulatory issues. * most GDS are only displaying flight information and accepting reservations for the next 331 to 363 days Filed under: 2013, ETIHAD

Luxair Begins Paris Vatry Operation Posted: 07 Jun 2012 01:40 AM PDT Update at 0840GMT 07JUN12 Luxair yesterday (06JUN12) launched new operations at Paris Vatry Airport, offering service to Luxembourg, Irakleion and Palma Mallorca. Currently the airline plans to operate Paris Vatry service until the end of July 2012. Operations as follows: Paris Vatry – Luxembourg 06JUN12 – 26JUL12 only June 2012 LG2312 XCR1720 – 1810LUX 73W 3 LG2311 LUX1650 – 1740XCR 73W 3 July 2012 LG2382 XCR1400 – 1450LUX 73H 4 LG2381 LUX1255 – 1345XCR 73H 4 Paris Vatry – Irakleion 21JUN12 – 26JUL12 only LG2381 XCR1420 – 1825HER 73H 4 LG2382 HER1105 – 1325XCR 73H 4 Paris Vatry – Palma Mallorca 06JUN12 – 27JUN12 only LG2311 XCR1810 – 2005PMI 73W 3 LG2312 PMI1500 – 1650XCR 73W 3 Filed under: 2012, Luxair

China Airlines Jun – Sep 2012 Philippines / Malaysia Charter Services Posted: 07 Jun 2012 01:20 AM PDT Update at 0820GMT 07JUN12 China Airlines in Summer season once again is operating charter services to Philippines and Malaysia, including flights to Cebu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuantan. These flights are only available via local tour operators. Schedules: Taipei Taoyuan – Cebu Service operates every 4 days until 30SEP12 CI7911 TPE2010 – 2250CEB 738 CI7912 CEB2350 – 0220+1TPE 738 Above schedule effective 03JUN12 Taipei Taoyuan – Kota Kinabalu 28JUN12 – 31AUG12 Service operates every 5 days CI7901 TPE1420 – 1740BKI 738 CI7902 BKI1840 – 2205TPE 738 Taipei Taoyuan – Kuantan 21JUN12 – 05SEP12 Service operates every 4 days 21JUN12 / 25JUN12 / 15JUL12 / 19JUL12 / 23JUL12 / 12AUG12 / 20AUG12 CI7903 TPE1545 – 2000KUA 738 CI7904 KUA2100 – 0135+1TPE 738 29JUN12 / 27JUL12 / 24AUG12 / 28AUG12 / 01SEP12 CI7903 TPE1130 – 1545KUA 738 CI7904 KUA1645 – 2120TPE 738 03JUL12 / 07JUL12 / 11JUL12 / 31JUL12 / 04AUG12 / 08AUG12 / 16AUG12 / 05SEP12 CI7903 TPE0915 – 1330KUA 738 CI7904 KUA1430 – 1905TPE 738 Filed under: 2012, China Airlines, Skyteam

TAM Airlines Sao Paulo – Buenos Aires Operation Changes from July 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 01:00 AM PDT Update at 0800GMT 07JUN12 Starting 02JUL12, TAM Airlines will start operating to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbury Airport. From this date, TAM will transfer 3 of 5 daily Sao Paulo – Buenos Aires Ezeiza (GRU) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbury (AEP). Details: Sao Paulo – Buenos Aires Jorge Newbury JJ8014 GRU0715 – 1005AEP 320 D 03JUL12- JJ8010 GRU1120 – 1406AEP 320 D JJ8008 GRU1830 – 2110AEP 320 D JJ8009 AEP1105 – 1410GRU 320 D 03JUL12- JJ8005 AEP1505 – 1750GRU 320 D JJ8015 AEP2210 – 0055+1GRU 320 D Sao Paulo – Buenos Aires Ezeiza JJ8000 GRU0835 – 1125EZE 330 D JJ8018 GRU1420 – 1710EZE 320 D JJ8019 EZE1345 – 1635GRU 320 D JJ8011 EZE1810 – 2050GRU 320 D Filed under: 2012, Star Alliance, TAM

TAM Airlines to Operate 2 Natal – New York JFK One-Way Service in July 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 12:40 AM PDT Update at 0740GMT 07JUN12 On 01JUL12 and 02JUL12, TAM Airlines’ Rio de Janeiro – Sao Paulo – New York JFK (JJ8082) Northbound service will operate as Rio de Janeiro – Natal – New York JFK. There are no changes to the inbound flight. Schedule: JJ8082 GIG0609 – 0909NAT1103 – 1745JFK 330 17 Filed under: 2012, Star Alliance, TAM

Darwin Airline to Add Lugano – Ibiza in Jul/Aug 2012 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 12:20 AM PDT Update at 0720GMT 07JUN12 Darwin Airline from 07JUL12 to 25AUG12 is offering seasonal service on Lugano – Ibiza route, on board Saab 2000 aircraft. Service operates on Saturdays. Schedule: F7390 LUG1430 – 1635IBZ S20 6 F7391 IBZ1745 – 1945LUG S20 6 Filed under: 2012, Darwin Airline

SAS to Start Stockholm – Las Palmas Service in W12 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT Update at 0700GMT 07UN12 SAS Scandinavian Airlines starting 30OCT12 is offering 2 weekly service on Stockholm – Las Palmas route, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Operational schedule: SK1819 ARN0750 – 1250LPA 73H 6 SK1819 ARN1030 – 1530LPA 73H 2 SK1820 LPA1350 – 2030ARN 73H 6 SK1820 LPA1630 – 2310ARN 73H 2 Schedule after 01DEC12 is pending. Filed under: 2012/13, SAS, Star Alliance

Xiamen Airlines Taiwan Operation Changes from July 2012 Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:40 PM PDT Update at 0640GMT 07JUN12 Xiamen Airlines starting 01JUL12 is adjusting operations to Taiwan, which sees the airline pulls out from Taichung market (Central Taiwan) and reduces Kaohsiung Service. Operations to Taipei Song Shan will see flight increases. Details: Fuzhou – Kaohsiung Service reduces from 2 to 1 weekly. Tuesdays service cancelled MF861 FOC1810 – 1955KHH 738 5 MF862 KHH2055 – 2235FOC 738 5 Xiamen – Taichung Service CANCELLED from 01JUL12. Existing schedule below MF877 XMN1700 – 1825RMQ 738 6 MF878 RMQ1925 – 2050XMN 738 6 Xiamen – Taipei Song Shan Service increases from 5 weekly (Day x16) to daily MF881 XMN1715 – 1845TSA 738 x136 MF881 XMN1740 – 1915TSA 73G 1 MF881 XMN1830 – 2025TSA 738 3 MF881 XMN1840 – 2015TSA 73G 6 MF882 TSA1945 – 2125XMN 738 x136 MF882 TSA2015 – 2150XMN 73G 1 MF882 TSA2115 – 2250XMN 73G 6 MF882 TSA2125 – 2250XMN 738 3 Filed under: 2012, Xiamen Airlines

Thai AirAsia Reduces Bangkok – Colombo Service from mid-June 2012 Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:20 PM PDT Update at 0620GMT 07JUN12 Thai AirAsia starting 14JUN12 is reducing Bangkok – Colombo service, where it’ll operate three times a week instead of daily. Schedule: FD3880 BKK0700 – 0900CMB 320 357 FD3881 CMB1000 – 1510BKK 320 357 Filed under: 2012, Air Asia

Air Madagascar July – Oct 2012 Asia Operation Changes Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:00 PM PDT Update at 0600GMT 07JUN12 As per 07JUN12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Air Madagascar starting 05JUL12 to 27OCT12 is to operate Airbus A340-300 aircraft instead of Boeing 767-300ER on its Asia operation. The airline during this period operates twice weekly Antananarivo – Bangkok – Guangzhou and one weekly Antananarivo – Bangkok route. Schedule: Antananarivo – Bangkok – Guangzhou MD010 TNR1625 – 0540+1BKK0720+1 – 1110+1CAN 343 15 MD011 CAN1355 – 1555BKK1730 – 2205TNR 343 26 MD012 TNR1850 – 0805+1BKK 343 3 MD013 BKK2315 – 0350+1TNR 343 4 Filed under: 2012, Air Madagascar

Philippine’s SE Air to Launch 7 Domestic Routes in August 2012 Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:00 PM PDT Update at 0100GMT 07JUN12 Philippine’s SE Air starting August 2012 will expand its domestic operation, with the introduction of 7 new domestic routes, on board Airbus A319/320 aircraft. New destinations include Cebu, Tacloban, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Kalibo, Davao and Bacolod Routes and schedules: Manila – Cebu eff 31JUL12 3 Daily DG7002 MNL0530 – 0645CEB 32S D DG7006 MNL1300 – 1415CEB 32S D DG7014 MNL1830 – 1945CEB 32S D DG7003 CEB0715 – 0830MNL 32S D DG7007 CEB1455 – 1610MNL 32S D DG7015 CEB2015 – 2130MNL 32S D Manila – Tacloban eff 01AUG12 1 Daily DG7044 MNL0910 – 1025TAC 32S D DG7045 TAC1110 – 1225MNL 32S D Manila – Iloilo eff 02AUG12 1 Daily DG7072 MNL0600 – 0745ILO 32S D DG7073 ILO0815 – 1000MNL 32S D Manila – Puerto Princesa eff 03AUG12 1 Daily DG7062 MNL1430 – 1545PPS 32S D DG7063 PPS1615 – 1725MNL 32S D Manila – Kalibo eff 04AUG12 1 Daily DG7056 MNL1815 – 1930KLO 32S D DG7057 KLO2000 – 2115MNL 32S D Manila – Davao eff 18AUG12 2 Daily DG7022 MNL0530 – 0715DVO 32S D DG7028 MNL1815 – 2000DVO 32S D DG7023 DVO0745 – 0930MNL 32S D DG7029 DVO2030 – 2215MNL 32S D Manila – Bacolod eff 20AUG12 1 Daily DG7082 MNL1450 – 1605BCD 32S D DG7083 BCD1635 – 1745MNL 32S D Filed under: 2012, SE Air

Air New Zealand Expands ANA Codeshare Service to Asia and Europe Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:30 PM PDT Update at 0030GMT 07JUN12 Air New Zealand since 01JUN12 has expanded codeshare service with ANA, which Air New Zealand’s “NZ” code is being displayed on ANA’s service to Korea, Hong Kong and Europe. NZ code will also be displayed on additional ANA’s Domestic Japan service. Codeshare routes as follows: Osaka Kansai – Fukuoka Osaka Kansai – Hong Kong Osaka Kansai – Okinawa^ Osaka Kansai – Sapporo Osaka Kansai – Seoul Incheon Tokyo Narita – Frankfurt Tokyo Narita – Fukuoka^ Tokyo Narita – Hong Kong Tokyo Narita – London Heathrow Tokyo Narita – Munich Tokyo Narita – Nagoya^ Tokyo Narita – Niigata Tokyo Narita – Okinawa Tokyo Narita – Osaka Itami^ Tokyo Narita – Sapporo^ Tokyo Narita – Sendai Tokyo Narita – Seoul Incheon ^ Codeshare operation went into effect since 25MAR12 Codeshare flight number range is NZ4100 – 4199 series Filed under: 2012, Air New Zealand, ANA, Star Alliance, [CODESHARE]

flydubai to Start Bucharest / Skopje Service from Oct 2012 Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:35 AM PDT Update at 1835GMT 06JUN12 flydubai Starting October 2012 is adding 2 new destinations in Eastern Europe, where it’ll offer 3 weekly Dubai – Bucharest from 01OCT12, and 2 weekly Dubai – Skopje from 18OCT12. Schedule: Dubai – Bucharest FZ797 DXB0915 – 1330OTP 73H 137 FZ798 OTP1415 – 2000FCN 73H 137 Dubai – Skopje FZ791 DXB0915 – 1240SKP 73H 14 FZ792 SKP1340 – 2050DXB 73H 14 Filed under: 2012, flydubai

Lufthansa Adds 5 New Routes from Berlin / Dusseldorf in W12 Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:20 AM PDT Update at 1815GMT 06JUN12 Lufthansa in Winter 2012/13 season is launch 5 new routes out of Berlin Tegel and Dusseldorf, covering service to Funchal, Innsbruck and Marrakech. Schedules and details: Berlin Tegel – Funchal eff 03NOV12 LH3354 TXL1155 – 1540FNC 320 6 LH3355 FNC1625 – 2155TXL 320 6 Berlin Tegel – Innsbruck eff 15DEC12 LH3118 TXL0850 – 1010INN 319 6 LH3118 TXL1205 – 1325INN 320 3 LH3118 TXL1540 – 1700INN 319 7 LH3119 INN1100 – 1220TXL 319 6 LH3119 INN1405 – 1525TXL 320 3 LH3119 INN1750 – 1910TXL 319 7 Berlin Tegel – Marrakech eff 03NOV12 LH3478 TXL2105 – 0020+1RAK 320 6 LH3479 RAK0205 – 0715TXL 320 6 Dusseldorf – Funchal eff 03NOV12 LH3356 DUS1045 – 1400FNC 320 6 LH3357 FNC1445 – 1950DUS 320 6 Dusseldorf – Marrakech eff 03NOV12 LH3476 DUS1105 – 1350RAK 320 6 LH3477 RAK1450 – 1940DUS 320 6 From 17MAR13, operations at Berlin will move to Brandenburg Airport (BER) Filed under: 2012/13, Lufthansa, Star Alliance