Emirates New Routes and Changes 2014
#257
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG, HHonors
Posts: 122
Possible Reinstatement of 2nd daily LAX Winter 2014
Hello, I have heard rumors from various EK staff about possible reinstatement of the EK217/218 flight to LAX using B777 in addition to the current daily A380 service EK215/216. Anybody else heard of this, or does it sound like "wishful thinking" from those in the company? Also possible reinstatement of the 2nd Houston flight have been postulated. Both rumors to be effective after the summer runway works are completed. Would love the chance to arrive in the morning at LAX again!
#258
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 720
Hello, I have heard rumors from various EK staff about possible reinstatement of the EK217/218 flight to LAX using B777 in addition to the current daily A380 service EK215/216. Anybody else heard of this, or does it sound like "wishful thinking" from those in the company? Also possible reinstatement of the 2nd Houston flight have been postulated. Both rumors to be effective after the summer runway works are completed. Would love the chance to arrive in the morning at LAX again!
#260
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 696
EK A380 to VIE; one-off:
"DUBAI, U.A.E., 9th April 2014: Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will operate a one-off A380 service to Vienna next month, celebrating 10 years of commitment to Austria. The Emirates’ double decker, which carries over 500 passengers, will make history when it becomes the first ever scheduled A380 service to Vienna International Airport.
On 26th May, the A380 service will replace EK 125 and EK 8126 departing Dubai at 1715hrs and arriving in Vienna at 2110hrs. The flight leaves Vienna at 0020hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0800hrs the next day."
"DUBAI, U.A.E., 9th April 2014: Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will operate a one-off A380 service to Vienna next month, celebrating 10 years of commitment to Austria. The Emirates’ double decker, which carries over 500 passengers, will make history when it becomes the first ever scheduled A380 service to Vienna International Airport.
On 26th May, the A380 service will replace EK 125 and EK 8126 departing Dubai at 1715hrs and arriving in Vienna at 2110hrs. The flight leaves Vienna at 0020hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0800hrs the next day."
#261
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: AA Gold AAdvantage Elite, Rapids Reward
Posts: 38,294
Yup, it's confirmed.
http://www.emirates.com/za/english/a...rticle=1626327
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviatio...enna-1.1317317
This will be 10 years anniversary after they inaugurated service back on May 2004.
http://www.emirates.com/za/english/a...rticle=1626327
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviatio...enna-1.1317317
This will be 10 years anniversary after they inaugurated service back on May 2004.
#262
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 720
Once more, the CKY flights have been removed from the system and the DKR flights have been renumbered. This change has come through in all of the international reservation systems I have looked at. CKY can no longer be booked after 09APR and the destination will therefore most likely be removed from the network unless some other change is in the works.
#263
Join Date: May 2013
Location: London, England, UK, Europe, The World, The Universe
Posts: 360
According to the Emirates SkyCargo website, the CKY flight is cancelled because: "the safety of our passengers and crew is of the highest priority and will not be compromised." ... Is this alluding to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in Guinea? Or is this just a generic response?
#264
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London | Dubai
Programs: EK | DL | BA
Posts: 359
Pretty interesting......
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
#265
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 111
I wonder if MXP-JFK could be moved to Manchester?
Emirates have not been shy in saying they have all the permissions they need to start USA flights from MAN, MAN is already a strong destination for Emirates, has the required infrastructure such as lounges and A380 capability thanks to the EK17/18 flight and at this moment in time, the NYC market from MAN is woefully underserved, as MAN have said NYC is one of their must underserved destinations, and MAN has gone from 2xB757 from UA, 2xB767 from Delta and BA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA to just 2xB757 from UA/AA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA.
And going the other way, with PIA pulling out of LBA in May and Air Blue pulling MAN in February, Im sure they could do with some more seats for ISB alone.
Emirates have not been shy in saying they have all the permissions they need to start USA flights from MAN, MAN is already a strong destination for Emirates, has the required infrastructure such as lounges and A380 capability thanks to the EK17/18 flight and at this moment in time, the NYC market from MAN is woefully underserved, as MAN have said NYC is one of their must underserved destinations, and MAN has gone from 2xB757 from UA, 2xB767 from Delta and BA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA to just 2xB757 from UA/AA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA.
And going the other way, with PIA pulling out of LBA in May and Air Blue pulling MAN in February, Im sure they could do with some more seats for ISB alone.
#266
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: DXB, CCU
Programs: EK Platinum, QR Platinum
Posts: 131
Pretty interesting......
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
Court ban here, epidemic (CKY) threat of war (KBP) and probably a misstep (CRK).
#267
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,419
Pretty interesting......
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
Italian Court Rules Against Emirates' Milan-New York Route
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...93643517437548
#268
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 366
A380 daily to KWI
No announcement yet, but already loaded onto the EK website.
Starting July 16, the 857/858 rotation switches to A380 daily. From Oct. 26 the flight leaving DXB departs an hour earlier.
Starting July 16, the 857/858 rotation switches to A380 daily. From Oct. 26 the flight leaving DXB departs an hour earlier.
Last edited by KU104; Apr 21, 2014 at 2:47 am