I wish ANA would fly to... [route speculation]
Nov 2, 2014, 2:36 am
#16
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Are you referring to the seats or service? I liked the business class seats on the intra Asia 787...much better than on the intra Asia 767/777.
Nov 2, 2014, 3:18 am
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If I had a wish list of routes for ANA, the routes listed below would be on my list. I am based in the US, but I go out of the way to fly ANA because of their amazingly consistent producut.
HND to ORD
HND or NRT to AMS, AKL, ATL, CNX, CPT, DOH, DPS, DXB, IST, JNB, SYD
Any reasons these are good/not so good choices? Other routes worth mentioning?
HND to ORD
HND or NRT to AMS, AKL, ATL, CNX, CPT, DOH, DPS, DXB, IST, JNB, SYD
Any reasons these are good/not so good choices? Other routes worth mentioning?
Johannesburg I believe would be too far for a nonstop flight.
With the AC flight being operated by rogue, I would rule out that option...
Last edited by armagebedar; Nov 3, 2014 at 4:56 am Reason: merged posts
Nov 2, 2014, 3:40 am
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The same can be said with ATL to some extent. With Boeing in SC and Fuji iHeavy in GA...I would drive to ATL in order to fly NH to TYO rather than book on unreliable UAX. Perhaps it is my thinking, but with the anticipated buildups in the South, a Tokyo flight is a good possibility in the future.
Nov 2, 2014, 3:43 am
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Not all flights need connectivity. I would argue that especially for DOH. NH had a mileage agreement with QR before they joined One World. I think there is a market from Asia.
The same can be said with ATL to some extent. With Boeing in SC and Fuji iHeavy in GA...I would drive to ATL in order to fly NH to TYO rather than book on unreliable UAX. Perhaps it is my thinking, but with the anticipated buildups in the South, a Tokyo flight is a good possibility in the future.
The same can be said with ATL to some extent. With Boeing in SC and Fuji iHeavy in GA...I would drive to ATL in order to fly NH to TYO rather than book on unreliable UAX. Perhaps it is my thinking, but with the anticipated buildups in the South, a Tokyo flight is a good possibility in the future.
The first even gives 100% mileage (for now.)
Nov 2, 2014, 4:11 am
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I would argue alliances matter. Neither QR or DL are in Star. Secondly, DL does not offer an F cabin and their frequent flyer program is not worth the hassle in order to be treated decently. Thirdly, my decision to fly a route (especially internationally) is based on flight comfort, reliability, consumer friendly policies and product for a 10+ hour flight. I personally do not fly US based carriers overseas and would never consider DL from ATL.
Nov 2, 2014, 4:56 am
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Johannesburg is on the edges of what the 777-300ER can do, but well within once internationally configured 787-9 becomes available. The triple 7 will probably have to take a payload cut to make a JNB run. But it is definitely doable technically, more a question if profitably. And, I would not like to be in Y for that duration.
Nov 3, 2014, 5:01 am
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Many Japanese customers (especially premium Japanese customers) would prefer a Japanese carrier should they provide service on a given route, in my experience. Some are even willing to connect in the US as long as the long-haul portion is flown on a Japanese carrier.
Nov 3, 2014, 5:21 am
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Many Japanese customers (especially premium Japanese customers) would prefer a Japanese carrier should they provide service on a given route, in my experience. Some are even willing to connect in the US as long as the long-haul portion is flown on a Japanese carrier.
Nov 3, 2014, 6:50 pm
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True -- I would too! But I wonder how many non-Japanese, especially those traveling on business, would take a long detour just to fly ANA or JAL as opposed to another carrier who flies non-stop.
Nov 9, 2014, 6:06 am
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This route have been rumored for long (internally, appraently); my source told me that it's the Japanese government who actually wanted a link to Brazil. However I personally see more possibility of JAL returning to the route than ANA operating.... It would be a nightmare flying ULH while earning money these days.
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Michael
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Michael
Nov 9, 2014, 5:55 pm
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This route have been rumored for long (internally, appraently); my source told me that it's the Japanese government who actually wanted a link to Brazil. However I personally see more possibility of JAL returning to the route than ANA operating.... It would be a nightmare flying ULH while earning money these days.
Cheers
Michael
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Michael