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Thai Airways International adjusts Winter Program
Search ASIA Travel Tips .com 21 October 2005

Thai Airways International has made adjustments to its Winter Program, reflecting a change in demand for traffic in key markets.

THAI will begin operating three flights per week on the route Bangkok - Moscow (Domodedovo) v.v., utilizing MD-11 aircraft, from 1 November. THAI will also operate two flights per week on the route Bangkok - Islamabad v.v., utilizing Airbus A300-600 aircraft, from 2 November.

Other adjustment to THAI's Winter Program includes alterations to its North American routes. Non-stop flights on the recently launched route Bangkok - New York v.v. will operate 6 flights per week until 1 December, after which service will reduce to 4 flights per week while retaining Airbus A340-500 aircraft. THAI will begin operating direct flights on the route Bangkok - Los Angeles v.v., operating 3 flights per week and utilizing Airbus A340-500 aircraft, from 1 December. Direct flights routed Bangkok - Los Angeles v.v. replace service on the route Bangkok - Osaka (Kansai) - Los Angeles v.v. that will be suspended from 1 December, previously utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft.

THAI is also to increase flight frequencies by 3 additional flights on its European routes. From 30 October, THAI will increase its total flights operated on the route Bangkok - Frankfurt v.v. from 13 to 14 flights per week, increase flights routed Bangkok - Copenhagen v.v. from 6 to 7 flights per week, and increase flights routed Bangkok - Stockholm v.v. from 5 to 6 flights per week.

In its Australasian routes, THAI will introduce daily flights to Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, both destinations utilizing Airbus A340-600 aircraft, effective 1 December. THAI will operate direct flights on the route Bangkok - Auckland v.v., which will increase from 3 to 7 flights per week as from 1 December. The airline will also operate direct flights on the route Bangkok - Sydney v.v., which will increase from 3 to 7 flights per week as and service on the route Bangkok - Sydney - Auckland v.v. will be suspended from 1 December.
 
Thai Airways International holds 'Time out with Thai's Marketing Masters'
21 October 2005

Thai Airways International recently held a "Time Out with THAI's Marketing Masters" session to discuss the company's competitive commercial stance at the start of Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (1 October 2005 - 30 September 2006).

Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul, THAI's Board Member Acting as President, said "The continual increase in fuel cost continues to be one of THAI's greatest challenges. THAI's amount of jet fuel consumption remains unchanged and amounts to 28-30% of the company's total expenses. Last year, THAI's jet fuel expenses were 40,000 million baht. This year, it is anticipated that the cost of jet fuel will continue to rise, with the budget for jet fuel set for 59,000 million baht. Last fiscal year, THAI hedged jet fuel by 30%, although it is possible to hedge fuel up to 50%."

Mr. Vasing Kittikul, THAI's Executive Vice President for Commercial, said "Last fiscal year 2004-2005 (1 October 2004 - 30 September 2005), the company's cabin factor was approximately 74% but was set for 75.7%. This fiscal year 2005-2006 (1 October 2005 - 30 September 2006), THAI forecasts its cabin factor at 73%, with production to increase by 5.4% and cargo to increase by 5.2%. During the month of October 2005, THAI's cabin factor systemwide is 72%."

THAI has been implementing a more competitive strategy in order to successfully complete with low cost and low frills carriers as well as competitor commercial carriers in the industry. In a move to substantially elevate its market share, THAI has implemented more competitive pricing and more strategic promotions made possible through special travel deals such as the Thai Travel Fare, Mother's Day, and a forthcoming Father's Day special air fare.

THAI's marketing efforts in Thailand have focused on corporate sales and block seat allocation. In Thailand THAI has secured a total of 70 corporate clients, with additional corporate sales customers being sought to sign with THAI. The company will introduce Ticket Time Limit Tools by mid-2006, an automated system that will aid in screening duplicate bookings made with varied travel agents and on different reservation systems and cancel bookings when tickets have not been issued. The automated system will provide auto-warnings that will track and alleviate flight overbooking problems experienced when multiple bookings have been made with various agents during passenger price comparisons and when bookings have been made on different reservation systems. Currently, time limits are set as cut off dates for agents to confirm seats and issue tickets, which especially vital during peak seasons.

During Fiscal Year 2005-2006, a total of 5 new aircraft will enter THAI's fleet: 1 Airbus A340-500 and 1 Airbus A340-600 in October 2005, 2 Airbus A340-600 in December 2005 and January 2006, and 1 Boeing 777-200ER in September 2006. In addition, THAI will retire and lease out 7 aircraft: 4 MD-11 to retire from the fleet in April 2006, 1 Boeing 737-400 to be leased to Nok Air, and 2 ATR-72 to retire from the fleet.

THAI aims to boost traffic in the Asian region to and from India and China, in order to increase travel in potential markets where there is incentive and MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition) travel into Thailand. While the winter season is considered the peak period for travel to Thailand, the company's aim is to turn the country into an "All Year Round Tourist Destination" for incentive travel markets. It was announced that cooperation would be sought between THAI and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and other travel-related entities, to motivate incentive travel into Thailand. Plans are also in place to boost incentive travel on the Bangkok - Moscow route, as the airline regards Moscow an incentive travel market with high potential.
 
Embraer Delivers 100th E-Jet to Air Canada

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Embraer last week announced the delivery of its 100th E-Jet. The aircraft is an Embraer 175 belonging to Air Canada, which has already placed nine jets of this model in scheduled passenger service.
Delivery of the 100th Embraer 170/190 aircraft comes only 19 months after Embraers first E-Jet delivery.
Air Canada has 15 Embraer 175s and and 45 Embraer 190s on order. As of Sept. 30, the Embraer 170/190 family had logged 427 firm orders and 383 options.
 
Der Titel müßte eher heißen:
Austrian Airlines muss sich neuen Vize-Chef suchen

Der eigentliche Boss der AUA wird bis dahin Mayrhuber heißen, genauso wie der von der SAS.
Irgendwo müssen die 4 Mrd.€ an freien Mitteln der LH schließlich hin, und billige Piloten werden sie beim Mutterkonzern auch noch brauchen.
 
THAI int`l airways starts operation from Bangkok to Islamabad: GG Jamal

Monday October 31, 2005 (0220 PST)


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Tourism, Dr. G. G. Jamal has said on Sunday that the Thai Airways International will be starting their operation from Bangkok directly to Islamabad and Islamabad to Bangkok.

He stated that the government has given approval to Thai airways, in order to enhance the Tourism of Pakistan in the Northern Areas. But keeping in mind the present circumstances, it be helpful in relief and rehabilitation efforts too, he added. The Minister said that it would indeed boost up the spirit of cooperation.

The first flight will be landing with passengers on the 2nd November 2005 at Islamabad International airport. The Thai Airways International is arranging for a reception ceremony for this first flight and Federal Minister for Tourism, Dr. G. G. Jamal will be a chief guest at the occasion.
 
Bei den gängigen Namen des LH-Chef's ist es doch egal ob Hofer, Huber oder sonst etwas Gängiges hinten dranhängt. ;D
 
UAL CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER 2005 RESULTS

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Third-Quarter Operating Earnings of $165 Million, a $245 Million Improvement

Year-Over-Year Despite Higher Fuel Prices Negatively Impacting Fuel Expenses by $405 Million

$68 Million Net Income, Excluding Restructuring Charges​

Predominantly Non-Cash Bankruptcy Related Charges of $1.8 Billion

Result in Net Quarterly Loss of $1.8 Billion

Mainline Passenger Unit Revenue up 11 percent

Mainline Unit Costs Up 5 percent on 5 percent Lower Capacity

Excluding Fuel, Mainline Unit Costs Down 5 percent


united.com - Fakten, kompletter Bericht auf der HP
 
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Mit Air China Meilen in ganz China sammeln
Partnerschaft ab Winterflugplan auf Strecken innerhalb Chinas erweitert

01.11.2005
Ab sofort haben Chinareisende noch mehr Gelegenheiten, ihr Meilenkonto zu füllen. Mit Beginn des Winterflugplans können Miles & More Teilnehmer mit Air China auf dem gesamten innerchinesischen Streckennetz Meilen sammeln und einlösen. Bisher war dies auf dem internationalen Streckennetz der Air China und auf sieben ausgewählten innerchinesischen Verbindungen möglich. Jetzt stehen den Miles & More Teilnehmern 161 Strecken zu 66 Zielen in China zur Wahl.

Durch die Kooperation mit Air China ist Miles & More das weltweit einzige Vielfliegerprogramm, bei dem die Teilnehmer auf allen Air China Flügen innerhalb Chinas ihr Meilenkonto füllen oder gesammelte Meilen einlösen können. Gerade Geschäftsreisenden, die Handel mit China betreiben und auch zu Städten ins Landesinnere reisen müssen, bietet die Erweiterung eine interessante Möglichkeit, mehr Meilen zu sammeln oder einzulösen.

Beim Meilen sammeln mit Air China gelten die gleichen Bedingungen wie bei anderen Miles & More Partnern. So steigt die Anzahl der Prämien- und Statusmeilen mit der Wertigkeit des Tickets. Auch bei Air China erhalten Miles & More Teilnehmer also mit einem Ticket in der flexiblen Buchungsklasse Y, beziehungsweise mit einem Business oder First Class Ticket mehr Meilen als mit einem günstigen Angebot.

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Konzernkommunikation
 
first news from Austrian for summertimetable 2006

additional Flights to BCN eff.26th Mar

OS 395 VIE 20.10h - BCN 22.35 F70/F100 123 567
OS 396 BCN06.35h - VIE 09.00 F70/F100 1234 67

new Flights to Pécs ( Hungary )

OS xxx VIE 13.15h - PEV 14.25h DH3 1 3 5 7
OS xxx PEV 14.55h - VIE 16.25h DH3 1 3 5 7

new Flights to Donetsk

OS 639 VIE 10.15h - DOK 13.45h CRJ 2 4 7
OS 640 DOK 14.40h - VIE 16.20h CRJ 2 4 7

new Flights to Odessa

OS 619 VIE 20.00h - ODS 22.55h F70/737 2 4 7
OS 620 ODS 05.10h - VIE 06.15h F70/737 1 3 5

additional Flights to TLV

OS 859 VIE 20.00h - TLV 00.30h+ 320 daily
OS 860 TLV 06.55h - VIE 09.40h 320 daily


(wundert mich nicht das LH nicht ab MUC fliegt!!!)


new Flights to Ekatarinburg

OS 613 VIE 20.00h - SVX 04.30h+ 737 1 3 5
OS 614 SVX 05.40h - VIE 06.20h 737 2 4 6

Dafür werden die Flüge VIE-YUL nächsten Sommer eingestellt.
Paxe werden via MUC geroutet!!! ;)
Die Flüge nach Osaka sollen ebenfalls gestrichen werden. Schließlich gibt man ja einen der beiden A340-200 ab.

 
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Die Flüge nach KIX sind bereits eingestellt und werden frühestens 2007 wieder aufgenommen. YUL ist noch NICHT sicher, da die A342 erst mit Herbst die OS Flotte verlassen werden. Im Moment ist noch mit 3/7 geplant ( kann sich aber rasch ändern )
 
[FONT=arial,geneva][FONT=Arial, Helvetica][FONT=Arial, Helvetica]UA TO HIRE NEW FLIGHT ATTENDENTS (1st time in more than 4 years)

CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2005
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]– United today announced that it will hire 2,000 flight attendants, the first time the company has added to its flight attendant ranks in four years.
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Beginning Nov. 13, United will accept applications exclusively at united.com/flightattendant for positions based in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Training is set to start in early 2006.
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]“We have essentially completed our restructuring, and we are in a much better position to compete,” said Pete McDonald, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “United is moving forward, and we’re creating opportunities for our current employees and those interested in being part of United.”
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“We’re looking for people who have a passion for customer service as well as a commitment to safety,” said Jane Allen, senior vice president of Onboard Service. “Our flight attendants play a key role in shaping our customers’ travel experience, and we’re looking for men and women that can build on the successful work that our flight attendants do today."
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The attributes essential for new hires were developed through collaboration with active United flight attendants. The company conducted internal surveys and focus groups that provided the basis for the company’s recruitment efforts, which will target candidates who have skill or experience in superior customer service, flexibility, good interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, integrity, dependability, and conscientiousness, as well as those who exhibit a professional image.
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United, which marked the 75-year anniversary of the flight attendant profession earlier this year, offers one of the most extensive flight attendant training programs in the industry. The seven-week curriculum covers customer service, emergency procedures and first aid, aircraft equipment, food and beverage service, as well as an overview of United’s business. The company expects to begin training on January 9, 2006.
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Upon applying online, applicants will receive immediate feedback whether or not they will proceed to a face-to-face interview. The interviews will take place in both Chicago and Washington.

united.com

ES GEHT AUFWÄRTS !!!!;D
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Sparkling Silver 767 takes flight


On Mon. Nov. 14, Air Canada's polished Boeing 767 took to the skies in its new shining silver fuselage.

Air Canada is considering taking a new 'polished' look to its B767 fleet in an effort to shed further weight from its aircraft and offset record fuel prices.
A test phase was launched earlier this month when the Toronto Paint Shop stripped primer and paint from FIN 613's fuselage. The exposed aluminum skin was then buffed to shine. The outcome: a sparkling silver aircraft complete with AC insignia, including the standard tail livery.

"We're reviewing it both from an aesthetic point of view and also to analyze how the finish stands up to our operating environment," Jon Turner, Vice-President, Air Canada Maintenance.

While the complete process on a B767 -- from initial wash to final polishing -- takes approximately 2,000 man hours or 12 days to complete, the removal of primer and paint reduces the aircraft's weight by approximately 360 pounds. Taking today's fuel prices into account that translates into fuel savings of more than $24,000 per year for each aircraft.

The Boeing aircraft are generally prime candidates for the aluminum finish due to their reflective clad skin. Airbus aircraft, however, are not suitable as they comprise a flat anodized surface.

While AC's fleet comprises 45 B767s, not every one would be a candidate for the new look, noted Turner. "Since all of our aircraft were initially painted, they do not all buff up to a nice finish," he said. This was confirmed when a small section of FIN 618 was tested recently, and a decision was made to remain with the painted livery on that aircraft.

Upon completion of the polished finish, the aluminum requires polishing and buffing about twice a year to maintain corrosion protection and shine.

"Based on our evaluation of 613 over the next few weeks, we'll determine if we'll proceed with other B767s," said Turner.

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Wieso können manche 767 poliert werden und manche nicht? :confused:
 
flumuc hat gesagt.:
The Boeing aircraft are generally prime candidates for the aluminum finish due to their reflective clad skin. Airbus aircraft, however, are not suitable as they comprise a flat anodized surface.
anodized = eloxiert (elektrisch oxidiert), sprich oberste Schicht ist kein Al sondern Aluminiumoxid
 
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FloMUC hat gesagt.:
anodized = eloxiert (elektrisch oxidiert), sprich oberste Schicht ist kein Al sondern Aluminiumoxid
Dass das bei Airbussen nicht funktionert wußte ich. Ich meinte nur die 767:
flumuc hat gesagt.:
While AC's fleet comprises 45 B767s, not every one would be a candidate for the new look, noted Turner. "Since all of our aircraft were initially painted, they do not all buff up to a nice finish," he said.
 
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