Virgin Atlantic is restarting its much-anticipated flights to Shanghai, re-establishing essential business and leisure connections between the United Kingdom and China. The daily service resumed on May 1, 2023.
The move comes following a relaxation in travel restrictions between the two countries, which sees the borders reopening to foreign nationals for the first time since December 23, 2020. Shanghai is Virgin Atlantic’s final route to be re-instated following the global pandemic, having been impacted by suspensions and closures since February 1, 2020.
Virgin Atlantic’s Shanghai flights will continue to operate on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The return to China will complement the rest of Virgin Atlantic’s global route network which includes the USA & Caribbean, South Africa, Nigeria and India. The airline’s Tel Aviv service has doubled capacity this summer, operating a double daily service. New routes to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos will also commence later this year.
Top Copyright Photo: Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-VNYL (msn 37981) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 104713.
Norse Atlantic Airways is adding four new routes this winter, three from London Gatwick to Barbados, Kingston and Montego Bay and from Oslo to Bangkok.
Norse Atlantic Airways made this announcement:
New winter sun routes to Barbados, Kingston and Montego Bay will provide customers with lower fares while increasing competition to these traditionally expensive holiday destinations.
The three new routes from London Gatwick join, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood which are already on sale for the winter.
In total Norse Atlantic will serve 10 destinations from London Gatwick in winter 2023 and become the second largest long haul operator by seat capacity.
From today customers can book direct Norse Atlantic Airways flights between London Gatwick to Barbados, Kingston and Montego Bay from only £449 return including taxes.
Flights to Barbados will operate daily from October 29, 2023 with fares starting from £449 return including all taxes.
Flights to Kingston will operate three times a week from October 31, 2023 with fares starting from £579 return including all taxes.
Flights to Montego Bay will operate four times a week from October 29, 2023 with fares starting from £559 return including all taxes.
Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state of the art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.
As part of the airline’s winter program Norse Atlantic will also launch flights between Oslo and Bangkok twice weekly from November 2, 2023.
Top Copyright Photo: Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner LN-FND (msn 38788) LGW (Robbie Shaw). Image: 959452.
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N29978 (msn 66137) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960423.
United Airlines today announced the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first nonstop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on December 1. United will be the only carrier to directly connect the U.S. and the South Island of New Zealand. With 66 flights between the US and Australia/New Zealand every week, United will operate nearly 40% more flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand next northern winter versus last year.
The carrier is adding new direct flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane and Auckland and increasing service to the region from its San Francisco hub with daily flights to Brisbane, twice daily flights to Sydney and flying larger aircraft to Melbourne. And thanks to United’s relationships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, travelers can enjoy easy one-stop connections from these cities to more than 50 destinations in the region.
United already flies to more destinations in Australia and New Zealand than all other U.S. carriers combined, and now will have more flights and serve more destinations in the region from the U.S. than any other carrier in the world. Tickets are now on sale on the airline’s mobile app and on United.com – just in time for customers to plan their trips for the region’s peak winter season.
San Francisco – Christchurch, NZ*
Starting December 1, United will be the only airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and New Zealand’s South Island, with the first direct San Francisco-Christchurch service. United will fly this route three times weekly on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. United’s new flight to Christchurch is part of the airline’s broader expansion efforts in New Zealand and next winter, the airline will be nearly 70% larger in New Zealand than in 2019.
Los Angeles – Auckland*
Next winter, United will build on its position as the largest U.S. airline to Auckland, adding four weekly flights from Los Angeles. United is the only U.S. carrier to serve Auckland year-round with its existing service from San Francisco. United will fly its Los Angeles-Auckland route on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, starting October 28.
Los Angeles – Brisbane*
In winter 2022, United became the only airline to offer direct flights between Brisbane and San Francisco. On November 29, United will add to this service by adding three weekly Los Angles-Brisbane flights on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – becoming the largest carrier between the U.S. and Brisbane.
More Flights to Sydney and Brisbane
In addition to adding new flights to its schedule, United will also increase its flying from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney. Starting October 28, United will offer daily flights between San Francisco and Brisbane on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and will be able to fly nearly triple the number of customers to Brisbane from the US next winter than it did in 2022. The airline will also fly twice daily between San Francisco and Sydney on Boeing 777-300ERs starting October 28, offering more flights to Sydney from the U.S. than any other carrier.
More Seats to Melbourne
This past winter, United became the largest airline from the U.S. to Melbourne, increasing from ten to fourteen weekly roundtrip flights, with one daily flight from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Starting October 28, United will deploy its largest airplane on flights between San Francisco-Melbourne. The 777-300ER will add nearly 100 daily seats to each departure. Compared to winter 2019, United will offer 65% more seats to Melbourne.
*flights subject to government approval
New. Routes.
San Francisco – Christchurch, New Zealand begins Dec 1 Los Angeles – Auckland, New Zealand begins Oct 28 Los Angeles – Brisbane, Australia begins Nov 29
Neos on April 6 launched a new weekly route from Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport to Toronto (Pearson) in Canada on April 6, 2023 via its Milan (Malpensa) hub.
Neos was born in June 2001 and, once it obtained the Air Carrier Certificate on March 7, 2002 from the National Civil Aviation Body (ENAC), its first Boeing 737-800 I-NEOS “City of Milan” took off from Milan Malpensa the following day to Senegal (Dakar and Cap Skirring).
Ceremony at Toronto (Pearson)
Regular flights started in October of the same year as the only Italian air carrier being authorized to fly the route Italy-Cape Verde, followed by routes to the Canary Islands in August 2003 and to numerous important holiday destinations in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2004.
Long haul flights finally started in December 2004 and are currently performed by six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner B-17885 (msn 42118) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 946414.
EVA Air has finalized an order with Boeing for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners, a repeat order for Boeing’s super-efficient widebody jet. EVA Air’s follow-on investment in the 787 will enable the airline to further reduce carbon emissions and sustainably grow its fleet.
The Taipei-based airline currently operates a fleet of 10 787s, including four 787-9s and six 787-10s. With this new order, EVA Air has unfilled orders for seven 787-10s and nine 787-9s. EVA Air also operates one of the world’s largest 777 fleets with more than 40 airplanes, including passenger and freighter models, with one 777 Freighter on order.
Top Copyright Photo: EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner B-17885 (msn 42118) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 946414.
Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-FVND (msn 38361) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960271.
Air Canada today announced the addition of new, nonstop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
Air Canada today announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
Flights will operate five-times weekly with the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and conveniently link to and from Air Canada’s extensive North American network at its Montreal global hub.
Schedule:
Flight
From
To
Departs
Arrives
Operates
AC900
Montreal (YUL)
Amsterdam (AMS)
22:10
11:00 + 1 day
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, SatJun 2-Oct 14
AC901
Amsterdam (AMS)
Montreal (YUL)
14:00
15:30
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, SunJun 3-Oct 15
Top Copyright Photo: Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-FVND (msn 38361) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960271.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will resume its services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 25, 2023.
The flight will be operated four times a week with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as per the below schedule.
Ethiopian Airlines first commenced its service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with a thrice-weekly service back in 2012. However, the flight was suspended later in 2021.
Top Copyright Photo: Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ET-AUR (msn 38793) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 943204.
