Articles Tagged ‘Emirates’
Qatar Airways to serve Toronto; we analyse connections and look at MEB3 to North America
Qatar Airways’ new Toronto route will have 33 two-way connections, a market of 1.8 million, helping to push the carrier from #4 for MEB3 + Turkish seats to Canada.
Emirates to resume 5 European airports from 6 April; we look at numbers
Emirates to London Heathrow, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris CDG, and Zurich to resume, mainly for cargo. 16-weekly flights will initially operate vs. usual 112.
X-rated: Boeing’s new 777X takes to the skies
Boeing completes first flight of the 777-9X. We reveal the top 777 operators, and where the next orders could come from.
Emirates announce Penang, Malaysia, as next Asian destination
Emirates will operate Dubai – Singapore – Penang daily from April. Qatar Airways operates Doha – Penang non-stop, with the UK/Germany Penang’s key markets.
New airline routes launched (06 – 11 December)
Amongst this week’s new airline routes launched, Emirates finally gets the go-ahead to serve Mexico City and Air Belgium connects the Caribbean with Brussels Charleroi.
flydubai connects Yangon with Dubai; replaces Emirates
flydubai launches Yangon replacing partner Emirates and increase frequency to daily. This is flydubai’s second foray into Southeast Asia after Bangkok.
Emirates launches Mexico City flights after legal battle
Emirates is finally able to connect Dubai with Mexico City from 09 December, via Barcelona, after Mexican authorities grant permission.
Turkish Airlines and the MEB3s’ international network distribution
Asia is #1 for the MEB3 while Europe is #1 for Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines now has more frequencies to Africa than Asia.
The Kangaroo Route sees 2.2 million passengers
UK – Australia has 2.2 million passengers, 38% of all Europe – Australia. Strong growth by Qatar Airways, but hindered by Eithad and Malaysia Airlines.
JetSMART’s clever move into Colombian market
In this week’s Network Planning Community Newsletter, JetSMART announces first flights to Columbia and takes initial A320neo; Clark International celebrates Arch of Triumph win; Ryanair announces 42 Ukrainian routes; Air Austral places an A220 order and we forecast initial routes; Spirit announces Nashville base expansion just after launch, and Emirates adds A380 to Cairo…
Despite Jet Airways’ end, 39 million seats exist between India and the Gulf
159 routes operate between the Gulf and India. Dubai International is the most-served airport and Emirates is the largest airline, but not at group level.
The dragon awakes: over 2.5 million flew China-Africa last year
Buoyed by rising trade and 1 million+ Chinese in Africa, over 2.5 million people flew between China and Africa in 2018. Guangzhou is the leading gateway, with one-third of passengers, while Egypt is the most-demanded country. 14 routes operate to the continent, but 8 in 10 passengers connect on the way. anna.aero explores this growing […]