Emirates new routes (and changes) for 2010
Feb 16, 2010, 10:15 am
#181
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Here's my version of the changes to the 2010/11 operating plan, many of which are incorporated in euroxx and jiml1126's posts. There are also some other smaller changes to the Middle Eastern flights (AMM, BEY, IKA) which involve deployment of B77L, A345 and A343 on some of the frequencies which i have not mentioned. All info below subject to operational changes.
Effective 1 July 2010
EK408/409 DXB-KUL-MEL-KUL-DXB upgrade from A340-500 to B777-300ER
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Emirates777
Effective 1 July 2010
EK408/409 DXB-KUL-MEL-KUL-DXB upgrade from A340-500 to B777-300ER
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Emirates777
Will the 77W's used on DXB-KUL-MEL-KUL-DXB be equipped with lie-flat J or will the older models (EBB-EBQ) be used? Im looking specifically at December '10 and January '11. Thanks.
Feb 16, 2010, 4:13 pm
#182
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The older B77W's are in the process of being refurbished but none of the 3-class aircraft have been done yet. Its not clear at the moment how many of these aircraft will have been refurbished by December-10/January-11.
FYI - A6-EBQ was recently refurbished and now sports Suites in F, but has always has had lie-flats in J, and new Weber seats in Y.
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Feb 17, 2010, 10:51 am
#183
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The 3-class 77W's that will be used on EK408/409 DXB-KUL-MEL-KUL-DXB will be equipped with SkyCruiser seats in F and deep reclining seats in J. So this will be the aircraft registered A6-EBB, A6-EBC, A6-EBE, A6-EBG, A6-EBI, A6-EBJ, A6-EBK, A6-EBM, A6-EBN, A6-EBO.
The older B77W's are in the process of being refurbished but none of the 3-class aircraft have been done yet. Its not clear at the moment how many of these aircraft will have been refurbished by December-10/January-11.
FYI - A6-EBQ was recently refurbished and now sports Suites in F, but has always has had lie-flats in J, and new Weber seats in Y.
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Emirates777
The older B77W's are in the process of being refurbished but none of the 3-class aircraft have been done yet. Its not clear at the moment how many of these aircraft will have been refurbished by December-10/January-11.
FYI - A6-EBQ was recently refurbished and now sports Suites in F, but has always has had lie-flats in J, and new Weber seats in Y.
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Emirates777
I know that at the moment EK27/28 DXB-GLA-DXB is normally lie-flat. Will this stay like this until january '11?
Thanks
Feb 17, 2010, 6:18 pm
#184
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Update to the 2010/11 operating plan
Effective 31 October 2010
EK105/106 DXB-ATH-DXB aircraft downgrade from A340-500 to A330-200
EK745/746 DXB-TIP-DXB aircraft upgrade from A330-200 to A340-500
EK705/706 DXB-SEZ-DXB frequency downgrade to 4x weekly from 5x weekly (Thu flight no longer operates). As a result overall SEZ frequency down to 6x weekly from Daily.
Effective 3 January 2011
TIP frequency increased from Daily to 10x Weekly. New flight EK743/744 departs 3x weekly ex-DXB on Monday, Thursday and Saturday using A340-500. Flight details:
EK743 DEP DXB 1730 ARR TIP 2210
EK744 DEP TIP 0010 ARR DXB 0720 (next day)
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Emirates777
Effective 31 October 2010
EK105/106 DXB-ATH-DXB aircraft downgrade from A340-500 to A330-200
EK745/746 DXB-TIP-DXB aircraft upgrade from A330-200 to A340-500
EK705/706 DXB-SEZ-DXB frequency downgrade to 4x weekly from 5x weekly (Thu flight no longer operates). As a result overall SEZ frequency down to 6x weekly from Daily.
Effective 3 January 2011
TIP frequency increased from Daily to 10x Weekly. New flight EK743/744 departs 3x weekly ex-DXB on Monday, Thursday and Saturday using A340-500. Flight details:
EK743 DEP DXB 1730 ARR TIP 2210
EK744 DEP TIP 0010 ARR DXB 0720 (next day)
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Emirates777
Last edited by Emirates777; Feb 18, 2010 at 12:52 am
Feb 17, 2010, 10:31 pm
#185
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thats great news about TIP, i was wondering when they were going to increase their frequency it. that flight always seems full. im surprised they're waiting untill next year for. it seems it can do with an upgrade now.
what they need ex tip, is a bigger business class cabin. it seems pretty hard to find a biz seat a week before a flight, so often enough i either have to go economy or fly QR.
what they need ex tip, is a bigger business class cabin. it seems pretty hard to find a biz seat a week before a flight, so often enough i either have to go economy or fly QR.
Last edited by i7654; Feb 17, 2010 at 10:37 pm Reason: clarification
Feb 18, 2010, 2:02 am
#186
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It would be very nice if they did put something with better seats on this route though.
Feb 18, 2010, 3:37 am
#187
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Feb 18, 2010, 4:46 am
#188
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Currently A6-EBD has been to GLA most days over the past few weeks with the odd A6-ECY, -ECZ.
Feb 18, 2010, 9:58 am
#190
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I find the DXB - RUH always full for weeks in advance (so is Saudia) particular on Sat / Sun outbounds and certainly Wed inbounds. It is packed each and every time. Even then additional Wed noon flight doesnt cater for all.
Any plans here? Who has the same impression?
Any plans here? Who has the same impression?
Feb 18, 2010, 2:34 pm
#191
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thats great news about TIP, i was wondering when they were going to increase their frequency it. that flight always seems full. im surprised they're waiting untill next year for. it seems it can do with an upgrade now.
what they need ex tip, is a bigger business class cabin. it seems pretty hard to find a biz seat a week before a flight, so often enough i either have to go economy or fly QR.
what they need ex tip, is a bigger business class cabin. it seems pretty hard to find a biz seat a week before a flight, so often enough i either have to go economy or fly QR.
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Emirates777
Feb 18, 2010, 2:36 pm
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Feb 18, 2010, 2:38 pm
#193
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Thanks for the information. Think i'll avoid the 408/409 if I can although the schedule for flying GLA-DXB would mean without having around an 8 hour stopover, i'd need to fly the 408.
I know that at the moment EK27/28 DXB-GLA-DXB is normally lie-flat. Will this stay like this until january '11?
Thanks
I know that at the moment EK27/28 DXB-GLA-DXB is normally lie-flat. Will this stay like this until january '11?
Thanks
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Emirates777
Feb 18, 2010, 3:10 pm
#194
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I would expect that more of the two-class B77Ws will be refurbished by then. But January 11 is a long way out. But in terms of planning as of now the plan is to operate EK027/028 DXB-GLA-DXB with the lie-flat 2-class aircraft. But as you know with Emirates there will always be changes subject to operational reasons on the day.
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At least it's not just a temporary upgrade to lie-flat.
Has made me consider EK again instead of trying out Qatar.
Feb 20, 2010, 6:34 am
#195
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