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Cebu Pacific Air to launch Melbourne-Manila service on 14-Aug-2018

27 February, 2018

Cebu Pacific Air announced (27-Feb-2018) plans to launch three times weekly Melbourne-Manila service on 14-Aug-2018, utilising A330-300 aircraft. The carrier will add 136,406 seats both ways p/a to Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport chief of aviation Simon Gandy referred to "significant" demand on the route, driven by the visiting friends and relatives market as well as a growing business traveller market segment. Recent Tourism Australia data reported Filipino visitor numbers to Australia were up 21% in the first five months of 2017, with Mr Gandy noting: "There's no doubt that there's room for this to continue". Philippines Airlines also operates the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

US carriers considering new US-western Japan services

27 February, 2018

US Consul General Osaka-Kobe Karen Kelley stated several US carriers are considering launching new routes between the US and western Japan, adding that she expects the number of tourists to increase as a result of improved connectivity between the two regions (Sankei Shimbun, 25-Feb-2018). Ms Kelley stated: "Direct flights from US to Kansai and other airports in western Japan are essential to promote the traffic and tourism... The more direct flights we have, the easier become the access to Kansai region".

Norwegian Air Argentina approved to operate Buenos Aires-Perth route, applying for Singapore rights

26 February, 2018

ArCham - Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Australia, via its official Facebook account, reposted (26-Feb-2018) reports that Norwegian Air Argentina has applied and been approved to operate Buenos Aires-Perth route, and is applying for rights to Singapore. The comments were made as ArCham hosted a roundtable to present the Buenos Aires-Perth initiative, which it describes as a "transpolar flight to connect Latin America and Asia, positioning Perth as a strategic gateway to Asia". One of the points highlighted in the discussion was that Perth would significantly benefit by attracting "in-transit" passengers, a new wave of visitors from both Asia and Latin America. ArCham executive director Diego Berazategui, presenting the initiative, stated: "The study shows that a trans-polar flight between Buenos Aires and Perth would take less than 15 hours and would position Perth as a great midpoint destination for international travellers between Asia and Latin America" (The West Australian, 26-Feb-2018).

Air Peace receives first 777, planning international services

26 February, 2018

Air Peace, via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (24-Feb-2018) the delivery of one Boeing 777-200 aircraft (5N-BVE) on 23-Feb-2018. The 274 seat aircraft is configured with first class, business class and economy class seats. The airline is the first Nigerian carrier to procure and register a 777. The 777-200 is the first of two 777s recently acquired by the airline and the carrier is finalising talks to add another two 777s. The second aircraft will be a 777-300. The new aircraft will be used to commence services to international destinations, including Dubai, Guangzhou, Houston, Johannesburg, London, Mumbai and Sharjah. CEO Allen Onyema said: "Air Peace is ready to begin operations on these routes as soon as we get the cooperation of our aviation agencies, our home governments, and the outside governments of the countries we are going to".

Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines applies to launch codeshares services

25 February, 2018

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines provided (23-Feb-2018) notice of their intent to engage in codeshare service on certain Hawaiian services, services between Hawaii and Japan and certain domestic Japan services, under the Hawaiian Codeshare Agreement. [more - original PR]

Qantas renews capacity allocation of 1260 seats per week to Indonesia

25 February, 2018

Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) issued (23-Feb-2018) a determination to Qantas, allocating the carrier capacity of 1260 seats per week in each direction between Australia and Indonesia. The allocation is for five years from 22-Feb-2018. The capacity must be used by Qantas or a wholly-owned subsidiary that is an Australian carrier. [more - original PR]

Australia's BITRE reports domestic on time performance in 2017

25 February, 2018

Australia's Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) reported (23-Feb-2018) the overall domestic on time performance for participating airlines for 2017. Details include:

  • On-time departures: 82.7%;
    • Qantas: 85.8%;
    • Virgin Australia: 85.3%
    • Virgin Australia Regional Airlines: 85.0%;
    • QantasLink: 84.4%;
    • Regional Express: 84.0%;
    • Jetstar: 74.1%;
    • Tigerair: 72.7%;
  • On-time arrivals: 82.0%;
    • Qantas: 84.7%;
    • QantasLink: 84.2%;
    • Virgin Australia: 83.4%;
    • Virgin Australia Regional Airlines: 83.0%;
    • Regional Express: 81.2%;
    • Jetstar: 77.2%;
    • Tigerair: 71.4%
  • Cancellations: 1.9%;
    • QantasLink: 2.9%;
    • Tigerair: 2.1%;
    • Virgin Australia Regional Airlines: 2.1%;
    • Virgin Australia: 2.0%;
    • Regional Express: 1.5%;
    • Qantas: 1.3%;
    • Jetstar: 1.2%. [more - original PR]

Singapore Airlines: 787-10 to Perth 'reinforces the importance the city plays in our global network'

22 February, 2018

Singapore Airlines stated (22-Feb-2018) deployment of 787-10 aircraft to Perth Airport will deliver an increase in capacity of around 5% over 2018, with almost 38,000 additional seats. SIA regional VP Philip Goh said: "Deploying our brand new 787-10 product to Perth reinforces the importance the city plays in our global network and will help to cater for the growing demand we have seen from the West Australian Market". [more - original PR]

Perth to be first destination in Australia served by 787-10 aircraft

22 February, 2018

Perth Airport announced (22-Feb-2018) it will be the first destination in Australia to be served by Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with Singapore Airlines expected to replace either 777-200 or A330 equipment on one of four daily Singapore-Perth frequencies from May-2018. The 787-10 will feature Singapore Airlines' new regional cabin products and will seat 337 customers in two classes, with 36 business class and 301 economy class seats. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

JetBlue supports Air China's application, warns against 'arbitrary standards' of Big Three airlines

21 February, 2018

JetBlue Airways stated (21-Feb-2018) it fully supports Air China's application to operate fifth freedom service on Beijing-Houston-Panama City route, while noting the application highlights United Airlines' silence on Chinese carriers' fifth freedom growth. JetBlue stated United will face competition in an important market if the application is approved, and "far greater competition" than on New York Newark-Athens service, operated by Emirates. JetBlue stressed Chinese state owned carriers should not be treated differently than any other state-owned carriers, referring to "unprecedented attacks on open skies agreements" by United, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. JetBlue stated it "strongly believes" all carriers should be able to exercise fifth freedom rights, consistent with US international aviation agreements. The carrier warned: "American, Delta and United should not be allowed to create arbitrary standards for three state owned airlines from the Middle East, which happen to be competitors, and not have those same standards applied to other state owned airlines". [more - original PR]

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