Hike in airport passenger service fees, put travellers first

Hike in airport passenger service fees, put travellers first

MAS to unveil business plan soon

MAS to unveil business plan soon

Etihad and Malaysia Airlines tie-up

Etihad and Malaysia Airlines tie-up

Suggestions New Airlines for Oneworld Alliance

Current Member Airlines 

Oneworld Pending Member Airlines

Air Berlin, the Berlin - based airlines expecting to join alliance in early 2012. In next year, the airlines will operate from new home in Berlin - Brandenburg International Airport [opening next year. The airlines also is the second largest airlines in Europe and has many subsidiary airlines company such as NIKI of Austria and Belair of Switzerland.

Royal Brunei Airlines -- Black Gold Airlines of ASEAN

Profile of Royal Brunei

Royal Brunei Airlines, is the national carrier of negara [country] Brunei Darussalaman. It's hub located in Brunei International Airport in Bandar [town] Seri Begawan. The airlines operates three types of Aircraft, in which are 6 Boeing 777 - 200 ERs (leased and seat configuration from SQ), 2 of each Airbus A320 - 200 and Airbus 319 - 100. IATA code for this airlines BI. BI is currently 4 - star airlines awarded by skytrax.

My Proposal - My Brand New Firefly

Hi everyone,

This is my proposal of brand new Firefly

Suggestions to new Malaysia Airlines - European Connection

Please refer to my previous post.. click here


To Tan Sri Tony Fernandes,
- It is better not to create a new regional unit of Malaysia Airlines.
- It is better to you, to focus existing airlines in Malaysia such as Firefly, Maswings, MAS, Air Asia,and 
   Air Asia X. 
   In order for competing to each other, but complimentary to each other.

A380 goes transpacific with Korean Air

First transpacific A380 service to US East Coast

The A380 has begun flying transpacific between Asia and the US East Coast, following the inauguration of service with Korean Air from Seoul to New York. The first flight departed Seoul 9 August for the outbound service to the Big Apple, returning to Seoul today, 10 August. The non-stop services have flight times of around 13.55 hours outbound from Seoul and 14.20 hours on the return sector from New York.

New York is the first long haul destination to be served by Korean Air with its new A380 and comes in addition to the carrier's existing services to Tokyo and Hong Kong. The airline will be adding Los Angeles A380 service in October.

Passengers flying on Korean Air's transpacific A380 services will be able to enjoy the highest levels of comfort on board, with accommodation for just 407 passengers in three classes. This compares with a typical three class layout for the A380 of 525 seats.

Taking full advantage of the unrivalled space offered by the A380, the Korean Air aircraft features an all-business class upper deck with 94 fully lie-flat Prestige Sleeper seats spaced six feet apart, while the main deck features 12 luxurious First Class Kosmo Suites and 301 Economy Class seats. The aircraft also features a host of special amenities, including a full bar on the upper deck and the world's first Duty Free Showcase where passengers can view an extensive range of products.

Korean Air took delivery of its first A380 in May this year and inaugurated commercial services the following month. Altogether, the airline has placed orders for 10 A380s. In addition to New York and Los Angeles, the airline will also begin flying the A380 to Europe later this year with service to Paris.

Since entering service in 2007 the eco-efficient A380 has exceeded all expectations, flying more people further at lower cost. The spacious, quieter cabin and smooth ride have made the aircraft a firm favourite with passengers, providing airlines with a key competitive advantage wherever they operate the type.

Typically seating 525 passengers in a three class layout, the A380 is capable of flying 8,300 nautical miles or 15,300 kilometres. This enables non-stop service with a full payload from Seoul to any destination in Europe, and as far afield as the East Coast of the US.

Source from Airbus.com

Malaysia Airlines Commercial Advert

This Is MH, Malaysian Hospitality

New Connection between London Gatwick - Mexico City

On 2nd July this year, a new connection is introduced from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City via Madrid.

Lufthansa launches new destination in Scotland

Lufthansa AG, will launch new routes between Aberdeen in Scotland and Frankfurt this 30th October year. The route's frequency will be three times a day by utilized 100 seats of Embraer Jet 190 [Offered Business and Economy Classes].

Lufthansa expands AVIANCA codeshare to Peru

   

Lufthansa has expanded its codeshare coverage with AVIANCA. Effeective immediately, Lufthansa code is appearing on AVIANCA’s 1 of 2 Daily on Bogota – Lima Route

Codeshare flight numbers:

Route	LH Codeshare	AV Operating
Bogota – Lima	LH9646	AV075
Lima - Bogota	LH9647	AV024

LH also codeshares with TACA to Lima via Caracas and Sao Paulo

Etihad Airways new connection to Seychelles Island

Etihad Airways, the national carrier airlines of UAE, will introduce a new flight to Mahe, Seychelles this 1st November. According to report, the route frequency will four times a week and will utilise Airbus 320.

Firefly introduce Kuala Lumpur to Sibu route

Firefly, the subsidiary company of Malaysia Airlines will introduce Kuala Lumpur - Sibu on 1 st July 2011. The airlines will codeshare with Malaysia Airlines. It is reported that, Firefly will replace gradually Malaysia Airlines for this route. Malaysia Airlines will suspend the operation of this by 1 st August 2011. The Firefly will use its 737 aircraft for the route..

 

THAI Announces Acquisition Plan of New Aircraft for 2011-2017

14 June 2011, Bangkok - Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) today held a press conference to announce the acquisition plan for new aircraft for the year 2011-2017, with background behind the decision on acquisition methodology and on the necessity for fleet expansion.

Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI President, announced that on 11 June 2011, Mr. Ampon Kittiampon, THAI Board of Directors Chairman, chaired the Board of Directors’ meeting that approved the acquisition plan for 37 new aircraft for the year 2011-2017. The new aircraft will be integrated into THAI’s route network, including domestic routes and where competition is strong. The THAI Board approved the purchase of 15 aircraft, totaling approximately THB 49.5 billion and the operating lease of 22 aircraft totaling approximately THB 69.1 billion

1. Approved THAI to contract for the purchase of six (6) B777-300ER aircraft with delivery between 2014 - 2015.

2. Approved THAI to contract for the purchase of four (4) A350 aircraft with delivery between 2016 - 2017.

3. Approved THAI to contract for the purchase of five (5) A320 aircraft with delivery between 2014 - 2015.

4. Approved THAI to contract for a 12-year operating lease of eight (8) B787 aircraft with delivery between 2014 -

    2017

5. Approved THAI to contract for a 12-year operating lease of eight (8) A350 aircraft with delivery between 2016 - 

    2017

6. Approved THAI to contract for a 12-year operating lease of six (6) A320 aircraft with delivery between 2012-2013.

The aircraft acquisition plan for the year 2011-2017 will enable THAI to raise its standard through modern, efficient and safe fleet while supporting network expansion with competitive equipment. With high comfort and advanced in-flight products, THAI expects to generate high profit through continuous growth, strong financial position, and maintaining its market share, as well as rank in the top three leading airline in Asia and top five in the world for quality and service efficiency. In addition, the new aircraft are made of light-weight and non-corrosive composite material to save on fuel and maintenance costs. The new aircraft will also have low carbon emission which help THAI meet the European Union’s policy on gas emission, coming into effect in 2012. 

Regarding the second phase of 38 new aircraft acquisition for the year 2018-2022, the selective process will be proposed to the Board of Directors for approve at a later time.

Source from TG's News

Thai Airways International A380's Interior Presentation

Source from TheOpEron Channel - Youtube  

EgyptAir resumes Malaysia from August 2011

As per 21 June 2011 GDS timetable and inventory, EgyptAir starting 1 st August 2011 resumes service to Kuala Lumpur.

However, the flight will operate Cairo - Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur routing, instead of nonstop which operated prior to suspension. At time this post goes to press, the Star Alliance member does not have local traffic rights on Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur sector.

Boeing 777 - 300ER aircraft operated this route on daily basis, Schedule :

MS 960 CAI 2330 - 1400+1 BKK 1530+1 - 1840+1 KUL 77W D

MS 961 KUL 2310 - 0020 +1 BKK 0150+1 - 0600 +1 CAI 77WD 

Video related - EgyptAir Boeing 777 - 300ER - courtesy from 

mohamedrahma's channel

Route map 

Source from Airlineroute

Ecuador's Tame Orders 3 ATR 42 - 500s

FIRST NEW ORDER FOR ATR IN THE COUNTRY

European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Ecuador’s national flag carrier TAME

today signed a contract for the purchase of 3 new ATR 42-500s, valued at US$

54 million. This is the first time ATR concluded an aircraft sale with an Ecuadorian

airline. This deal also reinforces the growing presence of ATR in Latin America and

Caribbean region, where there are some 120 ATRs in operation, plus more than

other 40 on order.

With the entry into service of these new 50-seat ATR 42-500s, starting in

September 2011, Ecuador’s flag carrier will develop “public service routes” in order

to bring air connectivity to some remote regions across the country. The new ATRs

will also help to feed main national airports at Quito and Guayaquil.

The ATR 42-500 is optimally suited for the country’s airports and operational

characteristics, which includes hot and high environments and short runways.

General Gustavo Cuesta, Chief Executive Officer of TAME, declares: “The

purchase of these new ATRs is part of a double goal. On the one hand, we

are renewing our fleet with brand new aircraft featuring the best ecoefficiency

and proven performance in altitude, hot environments, small airfields and short

runways. On the other hand, as a public carrier, we aim to expand our national

network, and bring air services to remote areas with convenient access to main

towns. Our new ATRs will allow us to develop services where the only alternative

today can be more than ten hours of driving”.

Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, underlines that “this new contract

demonstrates there is a steady market for 50-seat regional aircraft. Today ATR

is the only manufacturer that can propose a solution for this market. It also

confirms the strong dynamism of Latin America, where regional networks are

being substantially developed and where we are recently experiencing very

good commercial success. The introduction of these new turboprops will bring to

passengers new standards of comfort, while helping the national carrier to optimize

its operating and maintenance costs.”

Source from ATR

LOT Polish Airlines Unveils New Livery for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

LOT's new livery to debut on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 

LOT Polish Airlines currently has eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners on order and during the Paris Air Show they unveiled an updated livery that will debut on the Dreamliner. The large “LOT” lettering and bird will remain, but with many other updated airline liveries, the cheat line running down the windows will disappear. The aircraft will be configured with 18 business class, 21 premium economy class and 213 economy class seats. LOT is set to be the first European airline to receive the 787 Dreamliner, starting in summer of 2012.

The new livery is cleaner than their current one and it is great they are keeping the large “LOT” at the front making the airline easily recognizable. I think I can say I actually like the new livery quite a LOT (heh).

Check out Flight Global’s story with additional mock-ups of LOT’s new interior for the 787 Dreamliner and a photo from LOT of the model concept and some drawings at Paris.

Photo or Article courtesy of Boeing and LOT and Reuters.

 

AirAsia Airbus A320neo announcement - Paris Air Show 2011

from AeroSocietyChannel - Youtube