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**uthum** · 30-09-2012, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Uthum, Do you know if EK is still flying between DXB and YTZ ? I remember few months ago EK flew only three weekly service to YTZ using an A380.

Yes, Emirates A380 flights EK241 and 242 still fly between DXB and YYZ. My aunt flew to Sri Lanka last moth on EK.

**Serendib** · 30-09-2012, 06:08 PM

AC to announce LCC carrier - http://business.financialpost.com/20...count-airline/

Any update on this?

**ecureilx** · 01-10-2012, 06:25 AM

I thought AC had an LCC op going .. or was I mistaken ? AC Jazz ?

**Speedbird** · 01-10-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by ecureilx View Post

I thought AC had an LCC op going .. or was I mistaken ? AC Jazz ?

AC Jazz is a regional airline. AC's new LCC will operate not only in North America but to Europe as well.

**banuthev** · 01-10-2012, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by uthum View Post

Yes, Emirates A380 flights EK241 and 242 still fly between DXB and YYZ. My aunt flew to Sri Lanka last moth on EK.

Does this mean Canada still holding restriction on EK to stop expanding the services in Canadian Airports ?

Originally posted by Speedbird View Post

AC Jazz is a regional airline. AC's new LCC will operate not only in North America but to Europe as well.

It appears to be AC paving the way to continue utlising the ageing B767s which are going to be replaced by the B787 fleet in 2014. Part of its cost-cutting process , these B767s could be re-configured and transfered to the AC's new LCC department.

**Speedbird** · 01-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Does this mean Canada still holding restriction on EK to stop expanding the services in Canadian Airports ?

It appears to be AC paving the way to continue utlising the ageing B767s which are going to be replaced by the B787 fleet in 2014. Part of its cost-cutting process , these B767s could be re-configured and transfered to the AC's new LCC department.

Yes and not only for EK...EY and QR as well. Ok here a quick summery...EK wants double daily for YYZ daily to YYC and YVR. Canada said no for additional frequencies and UAE replied by requesting Canadian Base Mirage to be closed and also closed its airspace for the Canadian minister. Finally imposing visa restriction on Canadians.

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LCC will be a subsidiary not a department with different contracts (Pilot/Ground Crew etc...) AC is a Quebec based heavily unionized company. This is one way breaking monopolized contracts. Unions went on strike but current Canadian govt legislated them back to work.

**banuthev** · 02-10-2012, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by ecureilx View Post

I thought AC had an LCC op going .. or was I mistaken ? AC Jazz ?

AC launched a LCC airline "ZIP" in 2002 but it was ceased after the two years. Now It's an another attempt from AC to re-establish a LCC airline but this time for international operations. I hope the LCC long-haul model works out for them.

Originally posted by Speedbird View Post

LCC will be a subsidiary not a department with different contracts (Pilot/Ground Crew etc...) AC is a Quebec based heavily unionized company. This is one way breaking monopolized contracts. Unions went on strike but current Canadian govt legislated them back to work.

How does the new contract compare to Jetstar and Scoot ?

Originally posted by ecureilx View Post

TG is launching BKK-SIN-BKK flights, soon, on A380, maybe for the above reason .. but as revenue flights ..

Has the first A380 for TG delivered in BKK ?

**Serendib** · 02-10-2012, 08:29 PM

SWISS to introduce non-stop Zurich-Singapore service

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**ecureilx** · 03-10-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Has the first A380 for TG delivered in BKK ?

Was delivered 2 days ago or so I think .. and it was streamed live .. I was in an 'internet free' island and couldn't catch it ..

the 380 should be on BKK-SIN-BKK from 4th Oct to 12th Dec I think ...

Oh, a random air-avail - 14 Oct 12 - SIN-BKK, on TG shows up ...

14OCT SUN SIN/Z¥8 BKK/-1
1TG 404 C4 D4 J4 Z4 Y4 B4 SINBKK 1225 1345 773 M 0 DCA/E
M4 H4 Q4 T4 K4 S4 V4 W4
2TG 414 C4 D4 J4 Z4 Y4 B4 SINBKK 1555 1715 346 M 0 DCA/E
M4 H4 Q4 T4 K4 S4 V4 W2
3TG 408 C4 D4 J4 Z0 Y4 B4 SINBKK 1815 1935 772 M 0 X123 DCA/E
M4 H4 Q4 T4 K4 S4 V4 W4
4TG 402 C4 D4 J4 Z1 Y4 B4 SINBKK 0740 0900 772 M 0 DCA/E
M4 H4 Q4 T4 K4 S4 V4 W4
5TG 410 C4 D4 J4 Z4 Y4 B4 SINBKK 2200 2320 380 M 0 DCA/E
M4 H4 Q4 T4 K4 S4 V4 W4

**banuthev** · 03-10-2012, 11:44 AM

Maldivian Airlines to take a delivery of it's first A320-214 in MLE by the end of October 2012. Airframe is MSN2347 (ex-EC-KHJ) is currently parked in TLS, will have J14/W24/Y114 seat configuration. This ex-Iberia's A320 due to be registered under Maldives as 8Q-IAN. Maldivian Airlines has plans to start MLE-MAA-DAC flights in Mid-November 2012. MAA-DAC route will be operated with full-local-rights.

I will share the picture of the aircraft soon.

**Speedbird** · 03-10-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

AC launched a LCC airline "ZIP" in 2002 but it was ceased after the two years. Now It's an another attempt from AC to re-establish a LCC airline but this time for international operations. I hope the LCC long-haul model works out for them.

How does the new contract compare to Jetstar and Scoot ?

Main problem with AC is its the multiple Unions...about the contact it is too early to say but it will definitely offer lower employee wages and more flexible work rules, As you might be aware that AC is not negotiating with current AC pilot union about the new LCC. It will be different company with complete separate management.

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**Serendib** · 03-10-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Maldivian Airlines to take a delivery of it's first A320-214 in MLE by the end of October 2012. Airframe is MSN2347 (ex-EC-KHJ) is currently parked in TLS, will have J12/Y138 seat configuration. This ex-Iberia's A320 due to be registered under Maldives as 8Q-IAN. Maldivian Airlines has plans to start MLE-MAA-DAC flights in Mid-November 2012. MAA-DAC route will be operated with full-local-rights.

I will share the picture of the aircraft soon.

8Q-IAN Pic: http://www.planespotters.net/Aviatio...show?id=315904

**clement** · 04-10-2012, 10:38 AM

Hello i am spotter from Toulouse and yesterday i have see the first A320 with new full colors of Maldivian !
You can see some photos here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/bycac/8...in/photostream , http://www.flickr.com/photos/bycac/8...in/photostream
MAny thnaks Banuthev for the invitation !

**Serendib** · 07-10-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by clement View Post

Hello i am spotter from Toulouse and yesterday i have see the first A320 with new full colors of Maldivian !
You can see some photos here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/bycac/8...in/photostream , http://www.flickr.com/photos/bycac/8...in/photostream
MAny thnaks Banuthev for the invitation !

Wow!! thanks.. Does anyone know if Maldivian has any new destinations in mind???

**8Q-BLOG** · 07-10-2012, 09:38 AM

Hi readers,

Maldivian (Q2) has announced three new international destinations with the leasing of their first A320.

The new destinations are: Dhaka, Mumbai and Chennai. Maldivian already flies to Trivandrum.

The new routes are scheduled to start in mid-November. For more info on this, do check out this newsrelease by the airline.

Also, there is a photo gallery of pictures of the aircraft (8Q-IAN) on Facebook. Check it out here.

(Source: Remo Garone | http://goo.gl/VLKMc)

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