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China Southern Postpones Cairns Service Launch till late-Jan 2013
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0030GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, China Southern is postponing planned seasonal scheduled service to...
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Jin Air to Start Seoul – Okinawa Service from late-Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0100GMT 13NOV12 Korean Air’s low-cost unit Jin Air starting 24DEC12 is launching second scheduled route to Japan, with daily operation...
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Croatia Airlines S13 Operation Changes as of 13NOV12
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0600GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, initial changes to Croatia Arilines’ Summer 2013 operation changes...
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Air Mauritius / Malaysia Airlines NW12 Codeshare Operation Changes
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0620GMT 13NOV12 Air Mauritius and Malaysia Airlines since 28OCT12 has modified codeshare operation, which sees the introduction of new...
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China Airlines Chinese New Year Extra Flights in Jan/Feb 2013
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0640GMT 13NOV12 China Airlines from late-Jan 2013 to late-Feb 2013 is operating a series of extra flights, which includes nonstop...
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Rak Airways Expands Operation from Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 11:12
Update at 0700GMT 13NOV12 RAK Airways from December 2012 is increasing services on a number of routes, including Abu Dhabi, Calicut, Chittagong...
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EVA Air Planned A321 Operation in W13 as of 13NOV12
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0720GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 OAG schedules listing, EVA Air has filed additional planned Airbus A321 destinations in Winter 2013...
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Air China W12 International Operation Changes as of 13NOV12
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0740GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, latest summary of Air China’s Winter 2012/13 season operation...
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SmartWings to Start Prague – Miami Service from late-Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0800GMT 13NOV12 SmartWings from 19DEC12 begins operation to the US, offering twice weekly Prague – Terceira – Miami flights on board...
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JAL Increases San Diego Service to Daily from March 2013
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0820GMT 13NOV12 JAL today announced the increase of Tokyo Narita – San Diego service, ahead of service launch on 02DEC12. From...
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Turkish Airlines Adds Capacity to Afghanistan from Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0840GMT 13NOV12 Turkish Airlines starting 09DEC12 is increasing capacity on flights to Afghanistan, where 2 of 7 weekly Istanbul –...
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Turkish Airlines S13 Long-Haul Operation Changes as of 13NOV12
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0900GMT 13NOV12 Turkish Airlines from 31MAR13 is increasing operation to Dammam and Dhaka. Details: Istanbul – Dammam Service...
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Korean Air Cancels Melbourne Service from March 2013
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0920GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 GDS inventory display, Korean Air has closed reservation for Seoul Incheon – Melbourne service,...
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China Southern to Increase Delhi Service from mid-Nov 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0940GMT 13NOV12 China Southern from 19NOV12 is increasing Guangzhou – Delhi operation, as service will raise from daily to 10 weekly...
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China Eastern Begins Nanjing – Kaohsiung Service
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 1000GMT 13NOV12 China Eastern today (13NOV12) begins new operation to Taiwan, offering twice weekly Nanjing – Kaohsiung service on...
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QATAR Airways Plans Boeing 787 Inauguration to Dubai on 20NOV12
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 1015GMT 13NOV12 QATAR Airways starting 20NOV12 will begin operation of its Boeing 787 aircraft, which the airline received its first...
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AIRFRANCE S13 Ho Chi Minh Operation Changes; Phnom Penh Suspension
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 1035GMT 13NOV12 As per 13NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, AIRFRANCE is adjusting Indo-China operation from 31MAR13. Based on...
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flydubai to Start Maldives Service from late-Jan 2013
Posted 13 November 2012 11:11
Update at 1100GMT 13NOV12 flydubai starting 19JAN13 begins service to Maldives, its first destination to be launched in 2013. The airline will...
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BH Air Plans North American Links from the Balkans
Posted 13 November 2012 11:01
Independently-owned Bulgarian carrier BH Air has made a formal application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a Foreign Air...
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Qatar Airways to Debut Boeing 787 Aircraft on Dubai Route
Posted 13 November 2012 10:36
Qatar Airways starting 20NOV12 will begin operation of its Boeing 787 aircraft, which the airline received its first of 60 aircraft on order on...
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Major Boost for Northern Ireland’s Long-Haul Ambitions
Posted 13 November 2012 08:11
A ruling by the Northern Ireland Assembly to cut the rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for long-haul flights out of Belfast to zero from next...
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China Southern to Increase Delhi Service from late-Nov 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 07:49
China Southern from 19NOV12 is increasing Guangzhou – Delhi operation, as service will raise from daily to 10 weekly flights....
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SmartWings to Launch Seasonal Miami Service
Posted 13 November 2012 07:44
SmartWings from 19DEC12 begins operation to the US, offering twice weekly Prague – Terceira – Miami flights on board Boeing...
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China Southern Postpones Planned Cairns Service
Posted 13 November 2012 07:43
As per 13NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, China Southern is postponing planned seasonal scheduled service to Cairns. The Skyteam...
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Jin Air to Start Okinawa Service from late-Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 07:40
Korean Air’s low-cost unit Jin Air starting 24DEC12 is launching second scheduled route to Japan, with daily operation on Seoul...
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Rak Airways Expands Operation from Dec 2012
Posted 13 November 2012 07:39
RAK Airways from December 2012 is increasing services on a number of routes, including Abu Dhabi, Calicut, Chittagong and Jeddah. Schedule:...
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SAS to Sell Wideroe as Part of new Restructuring Plan
Posted 12 November 2012 12:36
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has outlined details of a comprehensive new business plan which it says will pave the way for a new, strong and...
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Scoot Postpones China Launch till early-January 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 11:12
Update at 1800GMT 11NOV12 Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ new low-cost unit, has postponed planned service launch to Shenyang and Qingdao in China....
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Hainan Airlines to Launch Premium Beijing – Shenzhen Service from Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Updated at 0001GMT 12NOV12 Hainan Airlines starting 01DEC12 is launching Premium service on Beijing – Shenzhen route, operating 2 of 4 daily...
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AirAsia to Start Kota Kinabalu – Guangzhou Service from late-Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0505GMT 12NOV12 AirAsia starting 25DEC12 is to launch daily Kota Kinabalu – Guangzhou service, on board Airbus A320 aircraft....
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Iran Air Cancels Planned Bangkok Service Resumption in W12
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0600GMT 12NOV12 As per 12NOV12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Iran Air has cancelled planned service resumption to Bangkok ,...
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Korean Air Plans Hawaii – Japan Charter Service in Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0620GMT 12NOV12 Korean Air in December 2012 is to operate 3 charter flights from Hawaii to Japan. At time this post goes to press, the...
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TAM Extends Boeing 767 Operation to late-Jan 2013; Extra Brazil – Florida Service
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0640GMT 12NOV12 TAM Airlines from mid-Dec 2012 to late-Jan 2013 is increasing operation on flights to Miami and Orlando. The extra...
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JetBlue Expands Puerto Rico – Dominican Republic Operation from May 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0700GMT 12NOV12 JetBlue Airways from 01MAY13 further expands operation between Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic, with the launch...
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easyJet to Add 2 New Routes from Basel in S13
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0720GMT 12NOV12 easyJet at the start of Summer 2013 season is expanding operation from Basel , with the launch of 2 weekly flights to...
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Atlasjet to Start Istanbul – Ankara Service from Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0740GMT 12NOV12 Turkish carrier Atlasjet from 01DEC12 is launching Istanbul Ataturk – Ankara service, where it’ll operate up to 32...
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Air Pacific Leases Boeing 777 For Nov/Dec 2012 Long-Haul Operation
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0800GMT 12NOV12 From 15NOV12 to 10DEC12, Air Pacific is temporary leasing EuroAtlantic Airways’ Boeing 777-200ER aircraft to support...
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Turkish Airlines to Start Niger and Burkina Faso Service from mid-Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0820GMT 12NOV12 Turkish Airlines starting 15DEC12 further expands Africa operation, with the launch of Istanbul – Niamey –...
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Mandala Airlines to Start Jakarta – Surabaya from Jan 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0840GMT 12NOV12 Mandala Airlines from 04JAN13 is starting Jakarta – Surabaya operation, offering 1 daily service with Airbus A320....
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TAAG Cancels Planned Beijing Service Increase in NW12
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0900GMT 12NOV12 TAAG Angola has revised planned operation for Luanda – Beijing service in Northern Winter 2012/13 season. The...
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Air Seychelles Limited A330 Service to Mauritius in Dec 2012/Jan 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0920GMT 12NOV12 Air Seychelles in December 2012 and January 2013 is to operate Airbus A330-200 service on Seychelles – Mauritius...
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Mihin Lanka to Increase Jakarta Service from Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 11:11
Update at 0940GMT 12NOV12 Mihin Lanka starting 07DEC12 is increasing Colombo – Jakarta service, as overall operation raises from 4 weekly to...
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China Southern Direct Flights to NZ Boosts Visitor Numbers
Posted 12 November 2012 10:45
Direct daily Airbus A330-200 flights between China and New Zealand launched by China Southern Airlines just over one year ago have boosted...
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Austrian Airlines Returns to Chicago
Posted 12 November 2012 09:59
Star Alliance m ember Austrian Airlines is to resume flights from its Vienna International Airport base to Chicago O’Hare International...
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Turkish Airlines to Start Burkina Faso / Niger Service from Dec 2012
Posted 12 November 2012 07:44
Turkish Airlines starting 15DEC12 further expands Africa operation, with the launch of Istanbul – Niamey – Ouagadougou –...
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Austrian Returns to Chicago from May 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 07:41
Austrian from 17MAY13 is resuming Vienna – Chicago operation, where it’ll operate this service 5 times a week with Boeing...
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JetBlue Expands Puerto Rico - Dominican Rep. Operation from May 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 07:40
JetBlue Airways from 01MAY13 further expands operation between Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic, with the launch of daily San Juan...
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Hong Kong Airlines Transfers All-Business A330 Aircraft to Hainan Airlines
Posted 12 November 2012 07:36
Hainan Airlines starting 01DEC12 is launching Premium service on Beijing – Shenzhen route, operating 2 of 4 daily flights on...
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EasyJet to Start New Routes from Basel from April 2013
Posted 12 November 2012 07:34
EasyJet at the start of Summer 2013 season is expanding operation from Basel , with the launch of 2 weekly flights to Antalya and Catania...
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DELTA Expands Florida Feb/Mar 2013 Operations
Posted 11 November 2012 11:11
Update at 1735GMT 10NOV12 DELTA from 16FEB13 to 30MAR13 is expanding Saturdays operations to Florida, mainly Orlando and West Palm Beach. The...
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Top Stories
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ROUTES EUROPE: A Review from Budapest
Posted 15 May 2013 11:23
Nearly 1,100 aviation industry decision makers gathered in Budapest from 12 to 14 May for the 8th Routes Europe, making it the largest regional...
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ROUTES EUROPE: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi Speaks to The HUB - WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Posted 12 May 2013 21:34
Following his keynote address at yesterday's Routes Europe Strategy Summit, József Váradi, chief executive officer, Wizz Air...
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ROUTES EUROPE: Video Highlights from Budapest
Posted 17 May 2013 14:11
Nearly 1,100 aviation industry decision makers gathered in Budapest for the 8th annual Routes Europe. Over 4,000 face-to-face meetings took place...
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Ryanair Suggests Growth Could Return at Stansted and Dublin
Posted 20 May 2013 10:03
Irish ultra low-cost carrier Ryanair has revealed that it could resume network growth at both Dublin and London Stansted airports from September...
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ROUTES EUROPE: Munich Airport Triumphs in European Routes Awards
Posted 13 May 2013 22:53
Munich Airport was announced as the overall winner of the third heat of this year’s Routes Awards last night at a spectacular networking...
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