Originally Posted by
QRC3288
KA doesn't have any planes which can do HNL, the A333 would have to be weight restricted from HNL. Of course, something crazy could happen and CX could give KA some A350s.
It should be HNL.
What special is the application was for a Fifth Freedom authority. Per DOT's decision, KA has indicated that HKG
will not be the starting point. If HNL is indeed the destination, then the midpoint should be a Mainland coastal city, probably PVG/SHA or PEK, which are served by CA and MU.
My guess is KA wants to get head-to-head with either CA or MU (with MU as a higher possibility due to partnership with CA).
Originally Posted by
QRC3288
I wonder if it's related to GUM? Both HK Express and United Airlines serve GUM out of HKG. That's in range of all KA's planes. UO launched Guam in December of last year, one month before KA/CX made this application. Before UO, United had a monopoly on the route. They serve it a few days per week.
Originally Posted by
Isochronous
KA HKG-GUM would be a great service to have!
Unfortunately it is not the case.
Per DOT's decicion, KA has the authority to operate HKG-GUM before this application.
If KA has to make a new application, it should have nothing to do with GUM.
Also - UO has suspended its HKG-GUM indefinitely.
Originally Posted by
Isochronous
I don't know if DOT regulations apply to GUM, but I'm guessing so given it's a US territory.
The entire FAA applies to Guam in full.