July 23, 2024News

Farnborough Airshow: Boeing And Luxair Strike Deal For 737s

At the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Boeing has bagged an order from European carrier Luxair. Per the paperwork, the airline has placed a firm order for two 737-10s with the option to purchase another two. The aircraft in question is the largest member of the 737 Max family.

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Luxair’s present fleet consists of 21 aircraft, including two leased 737-8s and eight next-gen 737s. Adding the 737-10 to the list helps the carrier keep operational costs in check, as there is a high commonality among the various 737 variants. Also, the largest derivative of the lot can ferry more passengers. Boeing claims that based on the configuration, the 737-10 can deliver the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle aeroplane.

Luxair aims to offer travellers at least a 30-inch seat pitch in its 737-10s. That means the aircraft can fly up to 213 passengers over distances of up to 5,740km (3,100 nautical miles) nonstop.

Over the last two years, the airline has expanded its route network by 30 per cent. It currently serves 94 destinations.

Also Read: Farnborough Airshow: Boeing Gets An Order From National Airlines

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October 17, 2024

Etihad Announces More Direct Flights To Dusseldorf And Copenhagen

The UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways, has announced a boost in flight frequencies to two European destinations: Dusseldorf, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark. From October 1, 2025, the carrier will add extra weekly flights to both cities from its hub in Abu Dhabi, making them a daily service.

Etihad currently operates three weekly to Dusseldorf. An additional four weekly services will make it a daily affair. Moreover, the carrier will operate this route year-round. Flight EY133 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 02:55 and land in Dusseldorf at 08:05. The return leg – EY134 – will leave Dusseldorf and arrive in the UAE’s capital at 10:30 and 19:00, respectively.

Similarly, an additional three weekly flights will make the Abu Dhabi-Copenhagen route a daily service. Flight EY177 will depart the UAE’s capital and land in the Danish capital at 03:15 and 08:05, respectively. Those flying the other way will board flight EY178, leaving Copenhagen at 10:40 and landing in Abu Dhabi at 19:00. All times mentioned are local.

Also Read: Etihad To Fly More Flights On The Abu Dhabi-Jaipur Route

October 17, 2024

AZAL Adds New Dubai Flights; Extends Batumi Services

To offer more convenient travel options for Dubai and Batumi passengers, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has made a combined announcement. For the city in the UAE, the airline will begin operating flights to an additional airport from next month. And for Batumi, the carrier has decided to extend its services.

On November 8, 11, 13, and 20, 2024, AZAL will launch more flights on the Baku-Dubai-Baku route. These will operate from Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan’s capital to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. There are several hotels in the latter’s proximity. That means one won’t waste too much time travelling between the airport and the accommodation.

Over to the Baku-Batumi-Baku route. The airline has announced the extension of services until January 12, 2025. It will operate two weekly flights until then. In addition, AZAL is now accepting bookings for flights on the same route between March 14 and 28, 2025. Both measures have been devised to provide improved travel opportunities.

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