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QANTAS first 787 Dreamline rolls out 0
- Airline News, QANTAS
- August 24, 2017
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner destined for QANTAS, reg VH-ZNA (C/N 39038 / LN 615), has finally rolled out of Boeing’s Paine Field factory. Images have been taken by Paine Field Aviation photographer Chris Edwards “@woodysaeroimages” showing the aircraft rolling out at approx 2100 Seattle time on 23 August 2017. A series of test flights
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines only airline to land during Hong Kong typhoon 0
- Air France/KLM, Airline News, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, QANTAS
- August 23, 2017
Only one aircraft managed to land this morning 23 August 2017 during Hong Kong’s Typhoon Hato. According to an SCMP report, KLM Royal Dutch Airline’s flight KL887, a Boeing 747-406M (Combi) flying from Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS), successfully landed during extreme weather conditions. These included winds reaching up to 113 km per hour. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET672
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Jetstar announces Melbourne to Zhengzhou flights 0
- Airline News, Jetstar, QANTAS
- August 23, 2017
Jetstar Australia (JQ) has announced it will add flights from Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) to Zhengzhou-Xinzheng (CGO). The QANTAS Group subsidiary airline will use two-class configured Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The non-stop service is schedule to operate twice weekly from December 2017 is subject to regulatory approval. The flights are operated in collaboration with tour operator,
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QANTAS celebrates 30 year frequent flyer milestone 0
- AHB Original Articles, Air Canada, Airline News, QANTAS, Uncategorized
- August 19, 2017
QANTAS celebrated 30 years of its frequent flyer program in style. The national carrier hosted a lavish invitation only VIP event on 18 August 2017 at Sydney’s iconic Foundation Hall at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The cocktail function was attended by a select group of top tier frequent flyer members, celebrities, senior management including
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Emirates changes Advanced Seat Reservations policy 0
- AHB Original Articles, Airline News, Airline Revenue, Emirates, QANTAS
- August 18, 2017
Emirates has announced further changes to its “Advanced Seat Reservations” policy. In October 2016, in line with partner airlines QANTAS, Emirates began to charge for Economy Class seat selection. These charges were exempt for First, Business and Economy Flex passengers, in addition to top tier frequent flyer members of Emirates and QANTAS. Effective 20 August
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Air France-KLM acquires 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic 0
- Air France/KLM, Airline News, China Southern, Delta Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
- July 28, 2017
The Air France-KLM Group announced on Thursday 27 July 2017 they would acquire a 31 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic. The deal is worth around GBP 220 million. The Franco-Dutch group plans on investing around “over $1 billion of equity transactions with other airlines in what it described as a move to become the European
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