Nov 18, 2013, 3:46 pm
Last edit by: Kat007
First Class elimination:
FRA-DXB as of 01JUN14
FRA-SEA as of 01JUL14
FRA-NRT as of Summer 2014
FRA-KIX
FRA-MCO
Cancelled destinations:
2014
Nizhny Novgorod/GOJ
Ekaterinburg
Khartoum
Ho Chi Minh
Busan
2013
Kazan
Perm
Libreville
Pointe Noire
2012
Rostov
Kolkata
Guangzhou
Calgary
2011
Hyderabad
FRA-DXB as of 01JUN14
FRA-SEA as of 01JUL14
FRA-NRT as of Summer 2014
FRA-KIX
FRA-MCO
Cancelled destinations:
2014
Nizhny Novgorod/GOJ
Ekaterinburg
Khartoum
Ho Chi Minh
Busan
2013
Kazan
Perm
Libreville
Pointe Noire
2012
Rostov
Kolkata
Guangzhou
Calgary
2011
Hyderabad
Lufthansa New/Cancelled Routes and Changes
Jun 22, 2017, 9:24 am
#586
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Jul 3, 2017, 4:32 am
#587
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According to http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...e-in-aug-2017/
(And as mentioned on other threads)
(And as mentioned on other threads)
Lufthansa in last week’s schedule update filed Airbus A350 operation to Israel, which sees the airline operates Munich – Tel Aviv route. From 12AUG17 to 30AUG17, the A350 will operate on 5 of 10 weekly flights, as LH688/689.
LH688 MUC1150 – 1625TLV 359 4
LH688 MUC1200 – 1635TLV 359 x245
LH680 MUC2300 – 0335+1TLV 321 x13
LH681 TLV0655 – 0955MUC 321 367
LH681 TLV0730 – 1030MUC 321 1
LH681 TLV0810 – 1110MUC 321 5
LH689 TLV1755 – 2055MUC 359 4
LH689 TLV1805 – 2105MUC 359 x245
LH688 MUC1150 – 1625TLV 359 4
LH688 MUC1200 – 1635TLV 359 x245
LH680 MUC2300 – 0335+1TLV 321 x13
LH681 TLV0655 – 0955MUC 321 367
LH681 TLV0730 – 1030MUC 321 1
LH681 TLV0810 – 1110MUC 321 5
LH689 TLV1755 – 2055MUC 359 4
LH689 TLV1805 – 2105MUC 359 x245
Jul 6, 2017, 1:11 am
#588
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OS back to 'Tokyo' (no mention if NRT or HND) and introduces CPT:
Austrian Airlines to Launch Flight Service to Cape Town and Tokyo
Destinations
• Austrian Airlines will expand its long-haul portfolio in 2018 thanks to its additional Boeing 777
• Five weekly flights to Tokyo in Japan starting in the summer of 2018
• Twice a week to Cape Town in South Africa as of the winter 2018/19
• Premium Economy will also be offered to both destinations
Austrian Airlines will include two new long-haul destinations in its portfolio starting in 2018. As of May 15, 2018, it will offer up to five weekly flights to Tokyo, and also fly to Cape Town twice each week effective October 27, 2018. The airline will operate a Boeing 777 for both flights. The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a “Tripple”, as this wide-bodied aircraft is called in the aviation business. Austrian Airlines will integrate the new jet in its long-haul fleet in 2018.
“We are pleased to be able to renew flights to Tokyo earlier than expected. We temporarily terminated flight service to Tokyo in September 2016 because the route had become unprofitable as a consequence of the economic downturn and currency devaluation in Japan. However, market conditions have substantially improved in recent months, which is why we see potential once again. Demand for this route does exist”, says Austrian Airlines CCO Andreas Otto. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter”, he adds.
The Boeing 777 aircraft has a seating capacity of about 300 seats. At present, Austrian Airlines operates six Boeing 767 and five Boeing 777 jets in its long-haul fleet. The additional Boeing 777 increases its long-haul fleet to a total of twelve aircraft.
In addition to Economy and Business Class, passengers will also already be able to fly in Premium Economy to the new destinations (but first bookable as of September 2017). Starting this autumn, all long-haul aircraft will be gradually remodeled to enable the installation of Premium Economy seats. Passengers flying in “Premium Eco” have their own seats featuring a larger reclining angle, more seat spacing and a broader seating surface. Moreover, the screen for on-line entertainment is bigger than in the Economy Class, and catering is upgraded.
Tokyo in the 2018 summer flight schedule
Flights from Vienna to Tokyo will only be offered in the summer flight schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flight duration to Tokyo at a distance of more than 9,100 kilometers is about 11 hours. Tickets can be booked immediately at www.austrian.com, by calling +43 (0) 5 1766 1000 or at a travel agency.
Route Flight number Flight days Departure – Arrival (local times)
Vienna – Tokyo OS 51 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 5:55 p.m. – 12:05 p.m. (next day)
Tokyo – Vienna OS 52 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cape Town in the 2018/19 winter flight schedule
Flight service from Vienna to Cape Town will only be offered in the winter flight schedule on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight time from Vienna to Cape Town is about 11 hours 25 minutes. Tickets can be booked starting on October 27, 2017 at www.austrian.com, by calling +43 (0) 5 1766 1000 or at a travel agency.
Route Flight number Flight days Departure – Arrival (local times)
Vienna – Cape Town OS 31 Tuesday and Saturday 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 p.m.
Cape Town – Vienna OS 32 Wednesday and Sunday 12:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Destinations
• Austrian Airlines will expand its long-haul portfolio in 2018 thanks to its additional Boeing 777
• Five weekly flights to Tokyo in Japan starting in the summer of 2018
• Twice a week to Cape Town in South Africa as of the winter 2018/19
• Premium Economy will also be offered to both destinations
Austrian Airlines will include two new long-haul destinations in its portfolio starting in 2018. As of May 15, 2018, it will offer up to five weekly flights to Tokyo, and also fly to Cape Town twice each week effective October 27, 2018. The airline will operate a Boeing 777 for both flights. The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a “Tripple”, as this wide-bodied aircraft is called in the aviation business. Austrian Airlines will integrate the new jet in its long-haul fleet in 2018.
“We are pleased to be able to renew flights to Tokyo earlier than expected. We temporarily terminated flight service to Tokyo in September 2016 because the route had become unprofitable as a consequence of the economic downturn and currency devaluation in Japan. However, market conditions have substantially improved in recent months, which is why we see potential once again. Demand for this route does exist”, says Austrian Airlines CCO Andreas Otto. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter”, he adds.
The Boeing 777 aircraft has a seating capacity of about 300 seats. At present, Austrian Airlines operates six Boeing 767 and five Boeing 777 jets in its long-haul fleet. The additional Boeing 777 increases its long-haul fleet to a total of twelve aircraft.
In addition to Economy and Business Class, passengers will also already be able to fly in Premium Economy to the new destinations (but first bookable as of September 2017). Starting this autumn, all long-haul aircraft will be gradually remodeled to enable the installation of Premium Economy seats. Passengers flying in “Premium Eco” have their own seats featuring a larger reclining angle, more seat spacing and a broader seating surface. Moreover, the screen for on-line entertainment is bigger than in the Economy Class, and catering is upgraded.
Tokyo in the 2018 summer flight schedule
Flights from Vienna to Tokyo will only be offered in the summer flight schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flight duration to Tokyo at a distance of more than 9,100 kilometers is about 11 hours. Tickets can be booked immediately at www.austrian.com, by calling +43 (0) 5 1766 1000 or at a travel agency.
Route Flight number Flight days Departure – Arrival (local times)
Vienna – Tokyo OS 51 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 5:55 p.m. – 12:05 p.m. (next day)
Tokyo – Vienna OS 52 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cape Town in the 2018/19 winter flight schedule
Flight service from Vienna to Cape Town will only be offered in the winter flight schedule on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight time from Vienna to Cape Town is about 11 hours 25 minutes. Tickets can be booked starting on October 27, 2017 at www.austrian.com, by calling +43 (0) 5 1766 1000 or at a travel agency.
Route Flight number Flight days Departure – Arrival (local times)
Vienna – Cape Town OS 31 Tuesday and Saturday 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 p.m.
Cape Town – Vienna OS 32 Wednesday and Sunday 12:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Jul 6, 2017, 4:39 am
#589
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Confirmation of the Austrian routes, including NRT.
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-may-2018/
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-oct-2018/
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-may-2018/
Austrian today (06JUL17) announced planned service resumption to Japan, as the airline plans to resume Vienna – Tokyo Narita service from 15MAY18. Subject to Government Approval, Boeing 777-200ER will operate this route 5 times a week.
OS051 VIE1755 – 1205+1NRT 772 x46
OS052 NRT1400 – 1900VIE 772 x57
OS051 VIE1755 – 1205+1NRT 772 x46
OS052 NRT1400 – 1900VIE 772 x57
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-oct-2018/
Austrian today (06JUL17) announced its planned service relaunch to Cape Town after 18.5 years, as the airline schedules seasonal Vienna – Cape Town service. From 27OCT18, the Star Alliance member’s 777-200ER will serve this route twice a week. Reservation will be available by late-October 2017.
OS031 VIE1015 – 2240CPT 772 26
OS032 CPT0020 – 1050VIE 772 37
OS031 VIE1015 – 2240CPT 772 26
OS032 CPT0020 – 1050VIE 772 37
Jul 6, 2017, 10:18 am
#590
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Posts: 5,577
Is OS back in Japan?
I just booked an award ticket ( MP miles ) with OS to LAX via VIE for June 2018.
Last I knew is that OS pulled out of Japan sometime in 2016, so I am quite surprised
and thrilled to see them return. When are they coming back? Couldn't find anything
in the forum.
Last I knew is that OS pulled out of Japan sometime in 2016, so I am quite surprised
and thrilled to see them return. When are they coming back? Couldn't find anything
in the forum.
Jul 6, 2017, 10:47 am
#591
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On ATW today:
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
Anyone know who flew the aircraft before?
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
Anyone know who flew the aircraft before?
Jul 6, 2017, 10:55 am
#592
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Posts: 5,577
On ATW today:
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
Anyone know who flew the aircraft before?
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
Anyone know who flew the aircraft before?
Jul 6, 2017, 10:58 am
#593
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 124
On ATW today:
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will relaunch flights to Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
Beginning May 15, 2018, Austrian will offer up to 5X-weekly Vienna-Tokyo Narita services, as market conditions have improved substantially.
<snip>
The Tokyo service will only be offered in the summer flight schedule.
The carrier also plans a return to Cape Town, South Africa, with 2X-weekly services from Oct. 27, 2018. “Cape Town represents an expansion of our offering to long-haul tourist destinations in the winter,” Otto added.
The new destinations are made possible by the addition of a sixth Boeing 777-200ER in spring 2018. The additional 777s will be on an eight-year lease contract with Irish lessor AerCap, representing an investment value of €60 million ($68 million), including conversion costs.
<snip>
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...-haul-network/
Has Austrian previously announced the introduction of premium economy? I hadn't seen that before. It sounds like the B767 will receive three rows of six-abreast premium economy seats and the B777 will receive three rows of eight-abreast.
Jul 6, 2017, 4:22 pm
#594
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I was actually on the NRT-VIE leg the day before the last flight in September last year. The FAs were literally crying, they loved TYO so much. Happy days now I guess
Jul 7, 2017, 4:02 am
#595
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According to http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...flight-in-s18/
Lufthansa in summer 2018 season plans to increase Frankfurt – Nagoya service, which sees the airline operates 5 weekly, instead of 3. Planned service increase will be in effect from 25MAR18.
This route will be operated by Mainline A340-300 aircraft.
LH736 FRA1340 – 0820+1NGO 343 x24
LH737 NGO0945 – 1500FRA 343 x35
This route will be operated by Mainline A340-300 aircraft.
LH736 FRA1340 – 0820+1NGO 343 x24
LH737 NGO0945 – 1500FRA 343 x35
Jul 14, 2017, 4:28 am
#596
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End of MUC - Tehran in Sep 17
According to http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...e-in-sep-2017/
Lufthansa in this week’s schedule update adjusted planned Munich – Tehran Imam Khomeini service, as the airline schedules last flight on 29SEP17 (MUC departure, 30SEP17 from IKA). This route is currently served by Airbus A330-300 aircraft, 3 times a week.
LH602 MUC2210 – 0520+1IKA 333 357
LH603 IKA0655 – 0930MUC 333 146
LH602 MUC2210 – 0520+1IKA 333 357
LH603 IKA0655 – 0930MUC 333 146
Jul 14, 2017, 4:29 am
#597
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FRA - SJO in S18
According to http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-mar-2018/
Lufthansa in summer 2018 season plans to extend its Central America coverage to Costa Rica, subject to Government Approval. The Star Alliance member plans to operate Frankfurt – San Jose (Costa Rica) route twice a week, with Mainline Airbus A340-300 aircraft.
First flight is scheduled on 29MAR18.
LH518 FRA1345 – 1755SJO 343 46
LH519 SJO1950 – 1510+1FRA 343 46
First flight is scheduled on 29MAR18.
LH518 FRA1345 – 1755SJO 343 46
LH519 SJO1950 – 1510+1FRA 343 46
Jul 16, 2017, 5:19 pm
#598
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According to this article, Lufthansa plans to begin nonstop service to San Diego in 2018. It will fly 5 times a week.
Lufthansa also said it would launch 5X-weekly Frankfurt-San Diego (California) services in summer 2018.
Condor began nonstop service this summer, flying three times a week. It's a seasonal route for them.
Lufthansa also said it would launch 5X-weekly Frankfurt-San Diego (California) services in summer 2018.
Condor began nonstop service this summer, flying three times a week. It's a seasonal route for them.
Because San Diego has so few international flights, the immigration process is quite quick. There is a nice United Club for LH passengers to use on outbound flights.
Jul 20, 2017, 3:22 am
#599
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Some updates in Europe:
Four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) from 6 November 2017Frankfurt - Genoa (GOA)
Three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) from 29 October 2017)Frankfurt – Bari (BRI)
Three times a week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 29 October 2017)Frankfurt – Catania (CTA)
Twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday from 29 October 2017)Munich – Glasgow (GLA)
Four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday from 29 October 2017)Munich – Nantes (NTE)
Once a day (from 29 October 2017)Munich – Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)
Once a week (Sundays from 29 October 2017)
http://newsroom.lufthansagroup.com/e...is-winter.html
The new connections at a glance
Frankfurt – Pamplona (PNA)Four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) from 6 November 2017Frankfurt - Genoa (GOA)
Three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) from 29 October 2017)Frankfurt – Bari (BRI)
Three times a week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 29 October 2017)Frankfurt – Catania (CTA)
Twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday from 29 October 2017)Munich – Glasgow (GLA)
Four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday from 29 October 2017)Munich – Nantes (NTE)
Once a day (from 29 October 2017)Munich – Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)
Once a week (Sundays from 29 October 2017)
Jul 28, 2017, 4:16 am
#600
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According to http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...from-sep-2017/
Lufthansa in this week’s schedule update adjusted planned Munich – Hong Kong service, which sees service entry of Airbus A350-900XWB on 12SEP17, which will operate on daily basis. This route is currently operated by Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
Planned schedule as follow.
LH730 MUC2230 – 1535+1HKG 359 D
LH731 HKG2315 – 0520+1MUC 359 D
Planned schedule as follow.
LH730 MUC2230 – 1535+1HKG 359 D
LH731 HKG2315 – 0520+1MUC 359 D