Emirates New Routes and Changes 2014
Dec 29, 2013, 8:21 pm
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Dec 29, 2013, 11:34 pm
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And is the other A380 gate 111 which is right next to it? According to Google maps, which is probably showing old photography, Gate 110 on the western side of Pier 6 has 3 air bridges which means it can be used for A380s, but the one next to it only has 1 air bridge. Can an A380 use a stand with only one air bridge? The gate next to 110 also does not seem wide enough to hold an A380.
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Dec 30, 2013, 2:56 am
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77W replacing A343 on EK770/771 DXB-CPT from Dec 2014: http://airlineroute.net/2013/12/30/ek-cpt-w14update1/
EK179/180 DXB-WAW Scheduled change from A332 to 773 cancelled: http://airlineroute.net/2013/12/27/ek-waw-jan14update2/
EK179/180 DXB-WAW Scheduled change from A332 to 773 cancelled: http://airlineroute.net/2013/12/27/ek-waw-jan14update2/
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Dec 30, 2013, 3:09 am
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77W replacing A343 on EK770/771 DXB-CPT from Dec 2014: http://airlineroute.net/2013/12/30/ek-cpt-w14update1/
Finally a step in the right direction to CPT.
Dec 30, 2013, 2:52 pm
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And is the other A380 gate 111 which is right next to it? According to Google maps, which is probably showing old photography, Gate 110 on the western side of Pier 6 has 3 air bridges which means it can be used for A380s, but the one next to it only has 1 air bridge. Can an A380 use a stand with only one air bridge? The gate next to 110 also does not seem wide enough to hold an A380.
- the major considerations are whether there is enough space for the wings, ground power, fuel access, taxiway access, etc. etc. You don't really want a BA at JNB scenario, after all...!
Dec 30, 2013, 4:00 pm
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I'm trying to get from North America to Japan and am considering flying F. I understand I have a number of options on the 380 from North America / east coast (JFK, YYZ, etc). What about Japan - which are the best equipment routes? I'm seeing older equipment (777-200?) on NRT/HND/KIX, unless I'm mistaken - this is for Mar2014. Do any of the closed-suite 77Ws fly to Japan or am I out of luck?
Dec 30, 2013, 4:06 pm
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I'm trying to get from North America to Japan and am considering flying F. I understand I have a number of options on the 380 from North America / east coast (JFK, YYZ, etc). What about Japan - which are the best equipment routes? I'm seeing older equipment (777-200?) on NRT/HND/KIX, unless I'm mistaken - this is for Mar2014. Do any of the closed-suite 77Ws fly to Japan or am I out of luck?
The 777-200 that operates to HND is actually the very new 777-200LR which is also fitted with suites.
Dec 30, 2013, 4:09 pm
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Oh! My apologies - my bad. So the KIX/NRT ones are closed or open suites? Not that it matters, but just curious as there seem to be a few configs flying around.
Dec 30, 2013, 4:14 pm
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It is extremely likely that flying to NRT/KIX you'll get a 777-300ER with the suites with closing doors, yes, barring any last minute equipment swaps.
Dec 30, 2013, 6:41 pm
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Is it possible they're scaling back NRT and KIX to a 2-class 777-300? That's a bit disappointing.
Dec 30, 2013, 9:52 pm
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In addition, so far no changes to flights to Japan (HND/KIX/NRT). All are 3-class 777s
Dec 31, 2013, 2:05 am
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