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Lufthansa pulls Kuala Lumpur route

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It seems Lufthansa rationalisation of routes is continuing, with the Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur route heading for the axe in 2016. Luthansa Airbus A340-300 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Kuala Lumpur route is already due to be shrunk from a five times a week service to a three times a week service from the 26th December 2015. The flights on the … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines upgrades Dallas service to daily operations

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It seems that the recently introduced Tokyo to Dallas service seems to have been a success enough for Japan Airlines to upgrade the route to daily operation. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Boston Logan International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route which currently operates four times a week currently (and re-commenced on the 30th November) will go daily … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Airlines expands Japan operations – adds Tokyo Narita

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Hawaiian Airlines appear to be conducting a two-pronged attack on service between Hawaii and the Greater Tokyo Region with the addition of a daily service between Honolulu International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-300, Image - Economy Class and Beyond Hawaian Airlines will operate a daily service, based on the following timetable: HA821 … [Read more...]

Lufthansa plans to walk away from Munich to Dubai

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It seems the heat is too much for Lufthansa, as the airline plans to withdrawn operations between Munich and Dubai from April next year. Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to airlineroute, it seems that operations on flights LH638/LH639 will be ceasing after the 10th April (11th from Dubai). Meanwhile, two of the … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus pulls Belfast City to London Gatwick services

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It seems that Aer Lingus will be pulling its Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick services next year. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The three times a day service between Belfast City and Gatwick will be pulled on 26th March 2016 to release slots that are required when International Airlines Group brought Aer … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle gets UK Operators Licence – plans expansion

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It seems Norwegian Air Shuttles appetite for growth is insatiable, with the airline to open a UK subsidiary. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Rendering, Norwegian Air Shuttle The subsidiary - Norwegian UK has gained its own United Kingdom Operators Licence, which allows it access to bilateral traffic rights from the United Kingdom to new destinations in Asia, … [Read more...]

Air Berlin adds four new long haul destinations to the USA and Cuba

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Air Berlin is trying to improve its long haul network, with the planned addition of four new services in summer 2016. Air Berlin Airbus A330-300 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So, which cities are the lucky recipients of new services? Step forward Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, San Francisco and... Havana, Cuba. These services will … [Read more...]

American Airlines add New Zealand to its network map

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Demonstrating the strength of "long and thin" capabilities of the Boeing 787, American Airlines is to start a service between Los Angeles and Auckland in New Zealand. American Airlines Boeing 787 in flight - Image, American Airlines. The route was launched with a bit of glitz and glam with  American Airlines chairman and CEO, Doug Parker,New Zealand Prime Minister, … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to add Düsseldorf to its network

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It seems Singapore Airlines is looking beyond the traditional hub airports with the launch of a new service between Singapore and Düsseldorf Airport next year. Singapore Airlines First Airbus A350-900 outside the Airbus Toulouse Paint shop (note - no engines installed in this picture)- Image, Airbus The new route will commence on the 21st July 2016 - as a three times … [Read more...]

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