Emirates New Routes and Changes 2014
May 24, 2014, 3:05 pm
#316
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"As for the A380. I can't see Lufthansa, Emirates, and Turkish send the A380 to MEX. I can see Air France but that's about it"
Turkish hasn`t any A380.
Can a 777/200LR fly non-stop DXB-MEX? I can`t see EK flying to MEX via USA.
As San Gottardo explained, it makes non sense.....but I can imagine through Europe.
Turkish hasn`t any A380.
Can a 777/200LR fly non-stop DXB-MEX? I can`t see EK flying to MEX via USA.
As San Gottardo explained, it makes non sense.....but I can imagine through Europe.
Trouble with a stop in the US is, that people going to MEX would still need to get off and go through US immigration. Which means having a Visa for many travellers. For instance, an Indian going from Delhi to Mexico has to get a US Visa even if he doesn't want to go to the US but straight to Mexico. I am not sure if Emirates wants to make its passengers go through such an ordeal, it would make the route much less attractive.
As for MEX-USA-DXB flights, EK has fifth freedom rights secured with Mexico, so that's a non issue.
May 25, 2014, 3:10 am
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May 25, 2014, 5:48 pm
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But there is a Mexico-USA bilateral that only allows two airlines for each nation (US and Mexico) to serve a market such as MIA-MEX (FLL is included). I believe that is where the complication lies.
May 25, 2014, 7:40 pm
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May 25, 2014, 11:19 pm
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Off-topic, but Qatar Airways is starting cargo flights from DOH-MEX, apparently non-stop:
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviatio...oute-1.1338241
This shows that, at least in a cargo configuration, the 777 can viably make it. It also, I suppose, increases the likelihood of passenger service if it is supported by a cargo market.
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviatio...oute-1.1338241
This shows that, at least in a cargo configuration, the 777 can viably make it. It also, I suppose, increases the likelihood of passenger service if it is supported by a cargo market.
May 26, 2014, 12:35 am
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Not true. All passengers must disembark and go through immigration when landing on US soil. NZ passengers go through a special transit CBP area, but non-US passengers still need ESTA or visa.
May 26, 2014, 12:42 am
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Currently same flight number same day through passengers are processed through immigration in a holding pen in T2. Later this year NZ moves to TBIT and all through passengers will be processed at regular immigration (just as for example ICN-GRU passengers on KE are).
May 26, 2014, 3:29 pm
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So perhaps it'll be DXB-MIA-HAV and DXB-BCN-MEX...??
http://bit.ly/1jScowT
UAE signs airline deal with Cuba
Dubai: The UAE has signed an ‘open skies’ agreement with Cuba.
The agreement stipulates that all national carriers of both parties will have the right to perform scheduled air services between the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, during his visit to the Caribbean island country.
The UAE delegation designated all Emirati national airlines under the agreement.
WAM
Copyright © Gulf News.
Dubai: The UAE has signed an ‘open skies’ agreement with Cuba.
The agreement stipulates that all national carriers of both parties will have the right to perform scheduled air services between the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, during his visit to the Caribbean island country.
The UAE delegation designated all Emirati national airlines under the agreement.
WAM
Copyright © Gulf News.
May 27, 2014, 6:33 am
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May 27, 2014, 7:17 am
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Of course, if/when the embargo is lifted, then it's a whole different story. Maybe they are planning ahead for that day.
May 27, 2014, 3:46 pm
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Probably not for a while. I don't think they ever consider SYD-LAX or MEL-LAX. Way too much competitive against VA, DL, UA, QF. Too extremely overcrowded!!
May 27, 2014, 5:16 pm
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HAV may be off the cards for a whole, but I expect MEX to be an EK point soon....
May 28, 2014, 12:05 am
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Right, you have go to international transit lounge. You will continue the journey to your final destinations cities. You don't have to leave from Immigrations & Customs. You don't have re-clear at TSA checkpoint again. Just stay in the international transit lounge.
May 28, 2014, 6:16 am
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Going from B777-300ER to an A380 from July for the Mumbai service:
http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/a...rticle=1672725
DUBAI, U.A.E, 28th May 2014 Emirates, a global connector of people and places will expand its A380 network to 28 destinations, when it launches a daily A380 service to Mumbai International Airport on 21st July.
EK 500 and EK 501 between Dubai and Mumbai will be up-scaled to a three-class A380 aircraft, representing with a capacity increase of 2,127 seats per week in each direction. This offers passengers flying to India from key destinations in North America and Europe the chance to experience Emirates’ hugely popular flagship aircraft on this route.
EK 500 and EK 501 between Dubai and Mumbai will be up-scaled to a three-class A380 aircraft, representing with a capacity increase of 2,127 seats per week in each direction. This offers passengers flying to India from key destinations in North America and Europe the chance to experience Emirates’ hugely popular flagship aircraft on this route.