It seems that Qatar Airways is continuing its USA expansion (much to the legacy carriers exasperation), with Qatar Airways Doha to Miami service to gain both a capacity and service increase. The first stage will take place on the 2nd May 2015, when the first capacity increase will occur, with the Boeing 777-200LR which currently operates the route will be be swapped out for a … [Read more...]
Ryanair’s expansion continues – a new base in Berlin
Ryanair like a non-stop train continues its network expansion, and is creating a new base for its aircraft at Berlin Schönefeld in Germany. Ryanair Boeing 737-800, Image - Economy Class and BeyondFrom 27th October, the airline will base 5 of its Boeing 737-800 fleet at Berlin Schönefeld and in typical Ryanair style, will launch 16 routes. These include: Daily (or more … [Read more...]
Go West! Virgin and Norwegian add Long Haul West Coast services for Winter 15
If you're going to San Francisco or Los Angeles during Winter 2015 season (yes, it maybe cold where you or where you're going to, but airlines are planning their Winter 2015 deployments already), there will be a bit more competition . Firstly Virgin Atlantic will adds a second daily service between London Heathrow and San Francisco, with a flight pair operated by a Boeing … [Read more...]
Moscow gets a bit slimmer – Etihad and Qatar reduce capacity to Moscow
It seems that Qatar and Eithad aren't seeing as much cash as they had before in Russia, with the announcement that both airlines are to slim down their operations to Moscow. Firstly let's look at Etihad Airways who have canned their planned deployment of a Boeing 787-9 to Moscow, and is planning to reduce its daily flights from three flights a day to two flights, to be … [Read more...]
Emirates to add an A380 on the Dubai – Milan Malpensa – JFK service
It seems that Emirates is adding more capacity on its Dubai - Milan Malpensa - New York JFK service, with the airline adding an Airbus A380 on this route. Emirates Airbus A380 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The double-deckered Airbus A380 will operate on EK205/206 flight pair, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER that is currently used between Dubai, Milan and New York. The … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific adds Dusseldorf to its network
Cathay Pacific continues to build its European network - with a new destination in Germany. That destination is Düsseldorf. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The Hong Kong based airline will operate four flights a week to Düsseldorf, based on the following proposed timetable from Cathay Pacific, to commence from the 1st … [Read more...]
Lufthansa Cityline prepares to wind down CRJ-700 operations
It seems the time of Bombardier CRJ-700s is coming to an end with, with services operated by Lufthansa CityLine planned for withdrawal on 29th March. Lufthansa CityLine CRJ-700 drawing - Image, Lufthansa CityLine Lufthansa Cityline services operate mainly from Lufthansa's hub in Munich, and operate seven CRJ-700 aircraft in their fleet. The wind-down will begin in … [Read more...]
Emirates add A380 services to Düsseldorf and Madrid
The worlds largest operator of the Airbus A380 is to launch more routes featuring the double decker superjumbo. Emirates will be adding another two routes over the year - with Düsseldorf in Germany gaining an A380 service in July, and Madrid in Spain gaining A380 service from August. Emirates Airbus A380 loading at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. These … [Read more...]
American Airlines adds new Dallas to Beijing route
American Airlines seem determined to make their Dallas Fort Worth hub work as a base towards Asia with routes being unveiled. The newest route to join the network is to Beijing Capital Airport, which was granted the right to operate the route. Reservations are now open for this route, which will be operated by a new configuration Boeing 777-200ER, operating the following … [Read more...]
Etihad adds more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome
It seems the Etihad-Altalia partnership is bearing more fruit, with Etihad adding more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome with the the daily service operated by Etihad being upgraded to a Boeing 777-300ER (two class) from an Airbus A330-200. This combines with Alitalia's daily frequency operated by an A330-200. Capacity increases are normally good news as more seats become … [Read more...]