It seems the delays in delivery of aircraft have forced Qatar Airways to delay their planned long haul operation into February. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR at Tokyo Narita - now delayed in going to Auckland. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Airlineroute confirms the change, noting that the service will now commence on the 1st February 2017, and that bookings 3rd December … [Read more...]
American Airlines add New Zealand to its network map
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...]
Korean Air to operate its Boeing 747-8i to Chicago
For those of you following the following the spread of Boeing 747-8i services across the world, some of you might be happy to learn that Korean Air will operate services between Seoul Incheon and Chicago O'Hare International Korean Air Boeing 747-8i taking off - Image, (c) The Boeing Company. Korean Air will operate a Boeing 747-8i daily in place of the existing Boeing … [Read more...]
Emirates to introduce A380 to Brisbane
As Emirates continue to refine their network, more A380's seem to be serving more destinations. Their next stop seems to be at Brisbane as part of a stopover onto Auckland. The timetable looks like this: EK434 DEPART DXB 10:25 ARRIVE BNE 06:05+1 DEPART 07:50+1 ARRIVE AKL 14:15+1 EK435 DEPART AKL 18:30 ARRIVE BNE 19:15 DEPART 21:00 ARRIVE DXB 05:20+1 Effective from 1st … [Read more...]