As I eluded to last week, ANA were having trouble with it’s 787 delivery schedule from Boeing (As I was almost hit with the changes to my upcoming 787 flight).
Well, more details are emerging.
ANA has taken 2 of the 787’s into service, but blames Boeing for a “productivtiy” issue over the 3rd plane that was due to be delivered. As such, it’s had to trim following services
- Tokyo Haneda to Beijing service will commence in mid-January as opposed to mid-December, with confirmed operation on 14th, 17th, 18th, January 2012
- Tokyo Haneda to Frankfurt begins on 21st January 2012, with service operating alternately with 787 and 777-200 equipment, January 21st, 23rd, 26th, 28th, 30th, 2012. From there, 787 commences on the following dates in February – 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, 2012
ANA State:
“ANA will continue urgent negotiations with Boeing to deliver the 787 as early and as close to the original schedule as possible,”
“ANA extends sincere apologies for the inconvenience this will cause to customers and appreciate their understanding and patience.”
Boeing state that they are trying to get the plane out of the door as soon as possible, but needs to incorperate more changes.
ANA has been… patience to say the least. The 787 was delayed 40 months from first promised delivery to actual delivery. Meanwhile, ANA have posted some updates on their site, with acknowledgement for free ticket change if you’re targeting 787 only services.
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