Emirates 2008 New Routes?
Feb 6, 2008, 11:36 pm
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Yes, that's correct! I do certainly remember MH has flown from KUL-DXB-EWR years ago but, it was inauguration from EWR-KUL via DXB around sometimes in summer 1998 or 1999, am I right? It was changeable the specifiable routes from DXB to ARN due to loads restrictions at DXB. it was very high temperature due to hot weather at DXB.
Feb 6, 2008, 11:38 pm
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Feb 7, 2008, 3:37 am
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Feb 7, 2008, 8:04 am
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Yes, that's correct! I do certainly remember MH has flown from KUL-DXB-EWR years ago but, it was inauguration from EWR-KUL via DXB around sometimes in summer 1998 or 1999, am I right? It was changeable the specifiable routes from DXB to ARN due to loads restrictions at DXB. it was very high temperature due to hot weather at DXB.
I think they may have changed from DXB to ARN not only because of the load restrictions at DXB, but because EK started direct DXB-JFK flights and therefore increased the competition.
The flight transitted DXB in the middle of the night so the temperature wouldn't have been as high as during the day.
Feb 23, 2008, 1:44 pm
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Feb 23, 2008, 3:36 pm
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Feb 24, 2008, 8:47 pm
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The apparent delay regarding the official announcement of new destinations is likely due to some ongoing bilateral discussions. As i indicated in my previous messages, plans are not completely finalised. Furthermore, the economic softening partic. in the US, as well as the high fuel cost, is resulting in a further review of planned destination launches.
IAH has been a phenomenal performer, and a natural beneficary of the strength in the oil market. Therefore, a 2nd daily to this city has jumped up the priority list and could potentially be added ahead of other planned Americas route launches. The priority at Emirates over the last few years, and more so now, is profitability. Hence adding incremental frequencies can often be a better move, in the short/medium term to boost profit than opening a new destination that is likely to be initially loss making before turning profitable in the future.
Critical bilateral discussions are either upcoming or ongoing in key markets like India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Germany that will likely see opening of new routes, increase of existing frequencies or addition of capacity through deployment of larger aircraft. There is no secret that Emirates wants to add a daily service to Berlin, while their India wishlist includes Pune, among others.
Therefore, final plans will likely be announced only once these bilaterals are close to being completed. Of course, in all these stated markets, Emirates has very grand expansion plans, and the likelihood is that they will probably not get all of what they are asking for, but something more than what they currently have.
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IAH has been a phenomenal performer, and a natural beneficary of the strength in the oil market. Therefore, a 2nd daily to this city has jumped up the priority list and could potentially be added ahead of other planned Americas route launches. The priority at Emirates over the last few years, and more so now, is profitability. Hence adding incremental frequencies can often be a better move, in the short/medium term to boost profit than opening a new destination that is likely to be initially loss making before turning profitable in the future.
Critical bilateral discussions are either upcoming or ongoing in key markets like India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Germany that will likely see opening of new routes, increase of existing frequencies or addition of capacity through deployment of larger aircraft. There is no secret that Emirates wants to add a daily service to Berlin, while their India wishlist includes Pune, among others.
Therefore, final plans will likely be announced only once these bilaterals are close to being completed. Of course, in all these stated markets, Emirates has very grand expansion plans, and the likelihood is that they will probably not get all of what they are asking for, but something more than what they currently have.
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Feb 25, 2008, 7:49 am
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Whilst I appreciate that bilaterals are a major part in expansion, as is the equipment to operate such services. Emirates has repeatedly stated that a lack of aircraft hampers it's expansion. More capable jets such as the B777-200LR & A380 couldn't come quickly enough.
Does anyone know the delivery schedule over the next 18 months? I understand as such that some of the 50 B77Ws are due, the remaining few B77Ls & the first few A380s. Am I right to assume at this point in time that no non-A380 aircraft will be delivered from Airbus until the A350s come?
Cheers,
Does anyone know the delivery schedule over the next 18 months? I understand as such that some of the 50 B77Ws are due, the remaining few B77Ls & the first few A380s. Am I right to assume at this point in time that no non-A380 aircraft will be delivered from Airbus until the A350s come?
Cheers,
Feb 25, 2008, 7:55 am
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If considering to travel on Emirates, please see my post labeled 'Emirates Arabian Pass= Consumer Fraud' I have been defrauded by this airline, have receive comments from several other members that have indicated the same and would like as much feedback for a formal complaint with the U.S. Attorney's office.
Yes, new planes are impressive but if the people that fly the planes and count the ticket sales can't communicate or resolve problems and misrepresent their offerings what good are they
Yes, new planes are impressive but if the people that fly the planes and count the ticket sales can't communicate or resolve problems and misrepresent their offerings what good are they
Feb 25, 2008, 8:09 am
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If considering to travel on Emirates, please see my post labeled 'Emirates Arabian Pass= Consumer Fraud' I have been defrauded by this airline, have receive comments from several other members that have indicated the same and would like as much feedback for a formal complaint with the U.S. Attorney's office.
Yes, new planes are impressive but if the people that fly the planes and count the ticket sales can't communicate or resolve problems and misrepresent their offerings what good are they
Yes, new planes are impressive but if the people that fly the planes and count the ticket sales can't communicate or resolve problems and misrepresent their offerings what good are they
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