Indeed, someone probably forgot that ET does not observe DST when updating the schedule for the new A/C type:
[KVS Tool 9.9.6/Diamond - Timetable]
Code:
WDH Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl NA [FYWH]
ADD Addis Ababa Bole ET [HAAB]
MON 29 Mar 2021 - 04 Apr 2021
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Frequency | Dur'n | Dep T | Arr T | Meals | Miles Kms | Codeshare
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- -------------------------------------------------------------------
ET 834 WDH 14:30 ADD 21:20 788 0 1------ 05:50 2 L 2613 4205
ET 834 WDH 14:30 ADD 22:20 77L 0 --3-5-7 06:50 2 L 2613 4205
SW 729 WDH 17:30 JNB 19:15 319 0 1234567 10:55 724 1165
-> ET 858 JNB 23:00 ADD 05:25 +1 788 0 A 2 D 2530 4072
SW 727 WDH 17:35 JNB 19:20 319 0 --3---- 10:50 724 1165
-> ET 858 JNB 23:00 ADD 05:25 +1 788 0 A 2 D 2530 4072
So what does this mean? At some point will ET change the flight arrival and duration time of ET 834 or does it actually take an hour longer with the different aircraft. Is there anyway to be notified if this happens? Who will let ET know they have a major schedule glitch I their system, who is paying attention at ET? Then I could get back to the US on ET 574 ADD-ORD that connects with UA 2438 ORD-MCI, total travel time of 30h45m. This is the routing ticket I had for September before I postponed the trip to May 2021 as going to Namibia this year wasn't going to happen since the border is still closed to international flights.