emirates airlines launches new European destinations
Emirates has rounded off a series of European route launches by starting flights to Madrid.
EK 141 took off for the airline's 104th destination, creating the only non-stop, scheduled passenger link between Dubai and Spain
Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation, said: "Madrid is our third new European route this year, and together they bring an extra 42 flights per week in and out of the region. The interest in previous years in us starting a service to Spain has certainly been reflected in the strong forward bookings. Now is our chance to bring the superb Emirates' product to the Spanish market."
Amsterdam was Emirates' first new route into Europe in 2010, launching on 1st May. Prague followed on 1st July.
Geneva will be added to the airline's European route network from 1st June 2011. Last night, more than 600 guests from the travel industry and the city's wider business community attended a high profile road show event in Geneva as an introduction to the airline and its home of Dubai.
The Dubai-Geneva service will be operated by a combination of Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The aircraft will be arranged in a three-class configuration, offering First Class Private Suites, lie-flat seats in Business Class, and a spacious cabin in Economy Class.
emirates airlines will launch non-stop service starts between Dubai and Copenhagen on 1st August 2011, the first time Emirates has launched flights into Scandinavia.
Copenhagen is the airline's 27th European destination and 114th globally. So far in 2011, Emirates has launched flights to Basra and Geneva. After Copenhagen, services to St Petersburg will be launched on 1st November followed by Baghdad on 13th November.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
American airlines adds service to hong kong
American Airlines and its oneworld® alliance partner, Cathay Pacific, have expanded their codeshare relationship to include Cathay Pacific's new daily service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport, as well as Cathay's existing daily service between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City. The new Ho Chi Minh City codeshare gives American a stronger presence in Southeast Asia.
These flights will be available for travel starting Sept. 1. With the addition of the new flights, the codeshare agreement between American and Cathay Pacific includes 23 markets in North America and eight markets throughout Asia.
American airlines AAdvantage members Fly CX round-trip from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Vancouver to Hong Kong on a qualifying First Class ticket and earn 15,000 bonus miles for travel between June 15, 2011 and August 15, 2011. Or, fly on a qualifying Business Class ticket and earn 10,000 bonus miles. There is no limit to the number of bonuses you can earn during the promotion period and the bonus miles are in addition to your standard base miles and class of service bonus.
"Our partnership with Cathay Pacific gives American's customers expanded access to destinations in China and the rest of Asia," said Virasb Vahidi, American's Chief Commercial Officer. "With this codeshare expansion, our customers now have more options for travel between North America and Asia."
Cathay Pacific Chief Operating Officer Ivan Chu said, "We are very pleased to be able to extend our cooperation with American Airlines, one of our important partners in the oneworld alliance. This new arrangement will offer more choices and greater convenience for passengers from the U.S. and will help to ensure the success of the new Cathay Pacific service between Chicago and Hong Kong, which will launch on Sept. 1."
American and Cathay Pacific have been codesharing since 2003 on several trans-Pacific, as well as U.S. domestic and intra-Asia flights. Recently, Cathay Pacific expanded the agreement by adding its code on domestic services between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 11 U.S. markets served by American or American Eagle. This expansion was made possible because of Cathay Pacific's new service to Chicago, and the increased connectivity it offers to customers travelling between the networks of both carriers.
These flights will be available for travel starting Sept. 1. With the addition of the new flights, the codeshare agreement between American and Cathay Pacific includes 23 markets in North America and eight markets throughout Asia.
American airlines AAdvantage members Fly CX round-trip from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Vancouver to Hong Kong on a qualifying First Class ticket and earn 15,000 bonus miles for travel between June 15, 2011 and August 15, 2011. Or, fly on a qualifying Business Class ticket and earn 10,000 bonus miles. There is no limit to the number of bonuses you can earn during the promotion period and the bonus miles are in addition to your standard base miles and class of service bonus.
"Our partnership with Cathay Pacific gives American's customers expanded access to destinations in China and the rest of Asia," said Virasb Vahidi, American's Chief Commercial Officer. "With this codeshare expansion, our customers now have more options for travel between North America and Asia."
Cathay Pacific Chief Operating Officer Ivan Chu said, "We are very pleased to be able to extend our cooperation with American Airlines, one of our important partners in the oneworld alliance. This new arrangement will offer more choices and greater convenience for passengers from the U.S. and will help to ensure the success of the new Cathay Pacific service between Chicago and Hong Kong, which will launch on Sept. 1."
American and Cathay Pacific have been codesharing since 2003 on several trans-Pacific, as well as U.S. domestic and intra-Asia flights. Recently, Cathay Pacific expanded the agreement by adding its code on domestic services between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 11 U.S. markets served by American or American Eagle. This expansion was made possible because of Cathay Pacific's new service to Chicago, and the increased connectivity it offers to customers travelling between the networks of both carriers.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
COPA Airlines fly to O'Hare from Panama
Panama-based Copa Airlines to flying to Chicago O’Hare Airport ORD from Panama Tocumen International Airport beginning in December of 2011.Chicago will be Copa Airlines' sixth destination in the U.S.
The flight will depart Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 8:09 a.m., arriving at Copa's Hub of the Americas in Tocumen International Airport in Panama City at 2:28 p.m. The return flight will depart Panama at 6:34 p.m., arriving in Chicago at 11:06 p.m. Copa will operate a Boeing 737-700 Next-Generation aircraft on the flight, with seating for 12 passengers in Business Class and 112 in the main cabin.
Copa's on-board service includes complimentary meals and beverages, including wines and spirits; a 12-channel audio-visual entertainment system in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with new movies monthly and complimentary headsets. Flight attendants are bilingual.
“We are pleased to welcome Copa Airlines, a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo air service, to O’Hare International Airport”, said CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. “Establishing additional international air service to the Chicago market is an important part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s overall vision to spur economic growth and job development in the city and region.”
Chicago will be Copa’s first destination in the Midwestern United States and the new route will be the first nonstop service between Chicago and Panama City, Panama. This service is a result of the CDA’s ongoing efforts to attract new domestic and international carriers to the Chicago market.
“Our daily nonstop service will facilitate access between Chicago and Panama, two major business and tourism centers, as well as increase Chicagoans’ connectivity to destinations throughout Latin America,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines. “Our new Chicago flight, an important part of Copa’s ambitious expansion plan, will offer the fastest and most direct way to fly from Chicago to Santiago, Chile; to Cali, Barranquilla, Medellin and Bogotá, Colombia; and to many other destinations in Latin America.”
Panama-based Copa Airlines is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo air services. Copa provides service to 55 destinations in 27 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean with one of the most modern fleets in the airline industry. Panama City, Panama is the location of Copa’s hub, known as the “Hub of the Americas.” For more information about Copa Airlines, please visit: www.copaair.com.
The flight will depart Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 8:09 a.m., arriving at Copa's Hub of the Americas in Tocumen International Airport in Panama City at 2:28 p.m. The return flight will depart Panama at 6:34 p.m., arriving in Chicago at 11:06 p.m. Copa will operate a Boeing 737-700 Next-Generation aircraft on the flight, with seating for 12 passengers in Business Class and 112 in the main cabin.
Copa's on-board service includes complimentary meals and beverages, including wines and spirits; a 12-channel audio-visual entertainment system in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with new movies monthly and complimentary headsets. Flight attendants are bilingual.
“We are pleased to welcome Copa Airlines, a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo air service, to O’Hare International Airport”, said CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. “Establishing additional international air service to the Chicago market is an important part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s overall vision to spur economic growth and job development in the city and region.”
Chicago will be Copa’s first destination in the Midwestern United States and the new route will be the first nonstop service between Chicago and Panama City, Panama. This service is a result of the CDA’s ongoing efforts to attract new domestic and international carriers to the Chicago market.
“Our daily nonstop service will facilitate access between Chicago and Panama, two major business and tourism centers, as well as increase Chicagoans’ connectivity to destinations throughout Latin America,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines. “Our new Chicago flight, an important part of Copa’s ambitious expansion plan, will offer the fastest and most direct way to fly from Chicago to Santiago, Chile; to Cali, Barranquilla, Medellin and Bogotá, Colombia; and to many other destinations in Latin America.”
Panama-based Copa Airlines is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo air services. Copa provides service to 55 destinations in 27 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean with one of the most modern fleets in the airline industry. Panama City, Panama is the location of Copa’s hub, known as the “Hub of the Americas.” For more information about Copa Airlines, please visit: www.copaair.com.
CVG to CLE three-times daily service
united Continental Airlines has launched new non-stop flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport to Cleveland (CLE) starting Jan. 4.
The three-times-daily Continental Connection service will be operated out of Terminal 2 by CommutAir. It will increase total daily non-stop departure service between CVG and CLE from two to five.
“This is excellent news for our passengers,” said John C. Mok, CVG’s CEO. “Cleveland is a major market for the Tri-State and this new service will provide more choices for local travelers. We welcome the growth of Continental’s new service at CVG and would like to thank them for their continued partnership with our community.”
Continental Non-Stop Departures from CVG to CLE
Depart Arrive
• CVG to CLE 6:00 a.m. 7:10 a.m.
• CVG to CLE 9:25 a.m. 10:35 a.m.
• CVG to CLE 6:15 p.m. 7:25 p.m.
Continental Non-Stop Arrivals from CLE to CVG
Depart Arrive
• CLE to CVG 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
• CLE to CVG 4:40 p.m. 5:55 p.m.
• CLE to CVG 8:45 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
“Continental is pleased to add the new flights between Cincinnati and Cleveland, which have been scheduled with the business traveler in mind,” said Jim Ferea, Continental’s managing director of scheduling. “They will offer customers in both cities full same-day, roundtrip travel in each direction.”
The three-times-daily Continental Connection service will be operated out of Terminal 2 by CommutAir. It will increase total daily non-stop departure service between CVG and CLE from two to five.
“This is excellent news for our passengers,” said John C. Mok, CVG’s CEO. “Cleveland is a major market for the Tri-State and this new service will provide more choices for local travelers. We welcome the growth of Continental’s new service at CVG and would like to thank them for their continued partnership with our community.”
Continental Non-Stop Departures from CVG to CLE
Depart Arrive
• CVG to CLE 6:00 a.m. 7:10 a.m.
• CVG to CLE 9:25 a.m. 10:35 a.m.
• CVG to CLE 6:15 p.m. 7:25 p.m.
Continental Non-Stop Arrivals from CLE to CVG
Depart Arrive
• CLE to CVG 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
• CLE to CVG 4:40 p.m. 5:55 p.m.
• CLE to CVG 8:45 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
“Continental is pleased to add the new flights between Cincinnati and Cleveland, which have been scheduled with the business traveler in mind,” said Jim Ferea, Continental’s managing director of scheduling. “They will offer customers in both cities full same-day, roundtrip travel in each direction.”
DHL Expands cargo facility at Cincinnati airport
DHL, the world's leading logistics company, announced today it will invest US $22.5 million to expand its hub facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport to meet the growing demands of international shipping customers.
“As businesses increasingly go global to capitalize on emerging trends in international trade, the expansion at our CVG hub will position DHL to accommodate the growing needs of our importing and exporting customers,” said Ian Clough, CEO for DHL Express U.S.
Starting in March 2011, DHL will build on 19 acres of land leased from the CVG Airport authority to expand its existing aircraft parking apron and construct nine new aircraft gates. The expansion will enable parking for nine additional wide-body aircraft that will connect the United States to points in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
All new aircraft gates will include a hydrant jet refueling system for a more efficient refueling operation as well as the capability to de-ice aircraft directly at the gate. Construction will continue through September 2011.
This is the second phase of a two year, $40 million investment to enhance DHL operations at the Cincinnati hub which includes equipment upgrades and various facility improvements. In October 2010, DHL announced a $12.5 million project to upgrade existing hardware and software applications running its auto sort system, improving the speed and reliability of shipment scanning and sorting as volumes grow at the Cincinnati hub. The CVG hub handles about 90% of the DHL volume that enters the U.S.
The investment also represents DHL's continued commitment to the U.S., a key component of its powerful global network. In the past two years, DHL restructured its U.S. Express division, focusing on its core international shipping specialty and implementing an extensive Certified International Specialist training program to ensure all employees are experts in the intricacies of international trade and transportation. The company also added an entirely new selection of Time Definite import and export express services and flights to the U.S. from Paris and Frankfurt to further expand next-day service from key points in Western Europe.
“As businesses increasingly go global to capitalize on emerging trends in international trade, the expansion at our CVG hub will position DHL to accommodate the growing needs of our importing and exporting customers,” said Ian Clough, CEO for DHL Express U.S.
Starting in March 2011, DHL will build on 19 acres of land leased from the CVG Airport authority to expand its existing aircraft parking apron and construct nine new aircraft gates. The expansion will enable parking for nine additional wide-body aircraft that will connect the United States to points in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
All new aircraft gates will include a hydrant jet refueling system for a more efficient refueling operation as well as the capability to de-ice aircraft directly at the gate. Construction will continue through September 2011.
This is the second phase of a two year, $40 million investment to enhance DHL operations at the Cincinnati hub which includes equipment upgrades and various facility improvements. In October 2010, DHL announced a $12.5 million project to upgrade existing hardware and software applications running its auto sort system, improving the speed and reliability of shipment scanning and sorting as volumes grow at the Cincinnati hub. The CVG hub handles about 90% of the DHL volume that enters the U.S.
The investment also represents DHL's continued commitment to the U.S., a key component of its powerful global network. In the past two years, DHL restructured its U.S. Express division, focusing on its core international shipping specialty and implementing an extensive Certified International Specialist training program to ensure all employees are experts in the intricacies of international trade and transportation. The company also added an entirely new selection of Time Definite import and export express services and flights to the U.S. from Paris and Frankfurt to further expand next-day service from key points in Western Europe.
American Eagle increase flights to Cincinnati Airport
American Eagle increase daily nonstop flights from Chicago ohare, DFW and New York jfk to CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport starting this month.Eagle will operate the service with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
“The local Tri-State area continues to show strong demand for these major business markets,” said Dale Morris, American Eagle Managing Director – State and Community Affairs. “We are excited to increase service to these destinations and provide local travelers additional access to these cities and beyond on American’s global network.”
American Eagle will be adding an additional daily flight to Chicago and New York (JFK) and two additional daily flights to Dallas. American Eagle operates out of Terminal 2 at CVG.
“This is great news for the Tri-State Region,” said John C. Mok, CEO of the Cincinnati Airport. “Increasing daily service to these markets provides more choices for local passengers and is an indicator that economic recovery in our community is taking hold. We welcome the growth of the American Eagle service at CVG and would like to thank them for their continued partnership with our community.”
CVG offers approximately 200 daily departures to 60 non-stop cities, including non-stop international service to Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Punta Cana and Cancun. CVG is also home to DHL’s main North America air hub.
“The local Tri-State area continues to show strong demand for these major business markets,” said Dale Morris, American Eagle Managing Director – State and Community Affairs. “We are excited to increase service to these destinations and provide local travelers additional access to these cities and beyond on American’s global network.”
American Eagle will be adding an additional daily flight to Chicago and New York (JFK) and two additional daily flights to Dallas. American Eagle operates out of Terminal 2 at CVG.
“This is great news for the Tri-State Region,” said John C. Mok, CEO of the Cincinnati Airport. “Increasing daily service to these markets provides more choices for local passengers and is an indicator that economic recovery in our community is taking hold. We welcome the growth of the American Eagle service at CVG and would like to thank them for their continued partnership with our community.”
CVG offers approximately 200 daily departures to 60 non-stop cities, including non-stop international service to Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Punta Cana and Cancun. CVG is also home to DHL’s main North America air hub.
Cincinnati Airport refurbish Concourse A Terminal 3
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport plans to upgrade facilities at Concourse A. The move is designed to make the region's airport more efficient and competitive, providing a better experience for passengers and airline partners.
Concourse A will be refurbished and reopen by summer 2012. Carriers that currently operate in Terminal 2 — Air Canada, American, Continental, US Airways and United Airlines — will move to Concourse A once renovations are completed.
Delta Air Lines will continue to operate in Concourse B in Terminal 3.
Passenger ticketing, baggage and security will be available in Terminal 3 to serve Concourse A passengers safely and efficiently. Passengers will access Concourse A via the tunnel and trains currently used for Concourse B passengers.
This project is part of our overall plan to position Cincinnati Airport for future growth. We continue to explore all options to grow business at CVG and keep our region's airport competitive as we move forward
The total cost of the project, inclusive of reactivating Concourse A, improvements to the west-side ticketing area, and enhancements to the connector tunnel, is estimated at $31 million. CVG's signatory airlines approved the plan prior to today's Board meeting, per the Use and Lease agreement the airport has with its primary carriers.
As a result of the agreement to revitalize Concourse A, Delta is relieved of some of its financial obligation for facilities it no longer needs, an objective Delta sought. At the same time, the move to Concourse A gives other carriers at CVG updated facilities to remain competitive and room for growth.
The airport will continue to assess facility needs moving forward as part of its ongoing Master Plan study. Initial estimates indicate refurbishing Terminals 1 and 2 would cost approximately $27 million and would not provide the flexibility and viability of Concourse A.
“Revitalizing Concourse A makes the most sense for all of our airline partners - and is in the best interest of our passengers,” Mr. Mok added.
Concourse A will be refurbished and reopen by summer 2012. Carriers that currently operate in Terminal 2 — Air Canada, American, Continental, US Airways and United Airlines — will move to Concourse A once renovations are completed.
Delta Air Lines will continue to operate in Concourse B in Terminal 3.
Passenger ticketing, baggage and security will be available in Terminal 3 to serve Concourse A passengers safely and efficiently. Passengers will access Concourse A via the tunnel and trains currently used for Concourse B passengers.
This project is part of our overall plan to position Cincinnati Airport for future growth. We continue to explore all options to grow business at CVG and keep our region's airport competitive as we move forward
The total cost of the project, inclusive of reactivating Concourse A, improvements to the west-side ticketing area, and enhancements to the connector tunnel, is estimated at $31 million. CVG's signatory airlines approved the plan prior to today's Board meeting, per the Use and Lease agreement the airport has with its primary carriers.
As a result of the agreement to revitalize Concourse A, Delta is relieved of some of its financial obligation for facilities it no longer needs, an objective Delta sought. At the same time, the move to Concourse A gives other carriers at CVG updated facilities to remain competitive and room for growth.
The airport will continue to assess facility needs moving forward as part of its ongoing Master Plan study. Initial estimates indicate refurbishing Terminals 1 and 2 would cost approximately $27 million and would not provide the flexibility and viability of Concourse A.
“Revitalizing Concourse A makes the most sense for all of our airline partners - and is in the best interest of our passengers,” Mr. Mok added.
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