AB to launch BER-ORD
Jul 11, 2012, 12:31 pm
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AB to launch BER-ORD
Per airlineroute.net
http://airlineroute.net/2012/07/11/ab-berord-s13/
airberlin in Summer 2013 is launching new service on Berlin Brandenburg – Chicago route, becoming the only operator offering nonstop service. Initially service operates 3 times a week from 23MAR13 but this will increase to 5 times a week by 01MAY13.
Reservation for the new flight is now open. Schedule:
AB7420 BER1000 – 1210ORD 332 146
AB7421 ORD1525 – 0700+1BER 332 146
From 01MAY13, service operates Day x25
http://airlineroute.net/2012/07/11/ab-berord-s13/
airberlin in Summer 2013 is launching new service on Berlin Brandenburg – Chicago route, becoming the only operator offering nonstop service. Initially service operates 3 times a week from 23MAR13 but this will increase to 5 times a week by 01MAY13.
Reservation for the new flight is now open. Schedule:
AB7420 BER1000 – 1210ORD 332 146
AB7421 ORD1525 – 0700+1BER 332 146
From 01MAY13, service operates Day x25
Jul 12, 2012, 12:30 pm
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Very excited to see this. Love Berlin and go at least once or twice a year. That said, I'm have questions about the in-flight experience. No power outlets at seats. No lie-flt seats. I'm hoping they'll up their game on these long-haul routes soon. Beats connecting through NYC airports or connecting in Europe.
Jul 12, 2012, 7:05 pm
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Very excited to see this. Love Berlin and go at least once or twice a year. That said, I'm have questions about the in-flight experience. No power outlets at seats. No lie-flt seats. I'm hoping they'll up their game on these long-haul routes soon. Beats connecting through NYC airports or connecting in Europe.
I do agree that they could definitely step up the game in Business Class for long haul flights, particularly to AUH, JFK, MIA, LAX, SFO and perhaps LAS and YVR. Hopefully, within a year or two, we'll see some MAJOR upgrades to Business Class in order to attract more individual and corporate business.
Jul 13, 2012, 5:02 pm
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Very excited to see this. Love Berlin and go at least once or twice a year. That said, I'm have questions about the in-flight experience. No power outlets at seats. No lie-flt seats. I'm hoping they'll up their game on these long-haul routes soon. Beats connecting through NYC airports or connecting in Europe.
Jul 16, 2012, 8:33 am
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While I was hoping that AA would launch this service instead, I'm glad that at least AB is doing it. But I do hate the departure times at both ends. 10am is too early for a US-bound flight IMO, and an overnight flight from ORD that leaves before 4pm is also a bit early. I guess something is better than nothing. And this is at least something. ^
BTW, does AB have enough 332s to cover all of these long-haul routes? What's being sacraficed, if anything?
BTW, does AB have enough 332s to cover all of these long-haul routes? What's being sacraficed, if anything?
Nov 23, 2013, 6:49 am
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I am wondering if anyone can post their experience with Air Berlin out of ORD. Right now I have award seats in Business Class on hold ORD-TXL-VCE for next October. Can anyone comment on the flight from Chicago? Most important to me is that the flight is comfortable, enjoyable and overall pleasant. I consider myself a pretty "easy" traveler so I am not expecting CX service levels. I realize that TXL might not be the best airport for transfers, but the schedule was right, availability there and I didn't have to pay an obscene amount in taxes/fees. Thanks in advance everyone.
Nov 24, 2013, 11:24 pm
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I am wondering if anyone can post their experience with Air Berlin out of ORD. Right now I have award seats in Business Class on hold ORD-TXL-VCE for next October. Can anyone comment on the flight from Chicago? Most important to me is that the flight is comfortable, enjoyable and overall pleasant. I consider myself a pretty "easy" traveler so I am not expecting CX service levels. I realize that TXL might not be the best airport for transfers, but the schedule was right, availability there and I didn't have to pay an obscene amount in taxes/fees. Thanks in advance everyone.