QR apre EDI,LCA e DFW, allo studio PRG,AMS,GIG


Re: QR apre EDI,PRG,AMS e GIG. 330 su VCE dalla S14

Qualcuno conosce il bilaterale con il Qatar, hanno ancora frequenze libere da utilizzare sull' Italia?
 
Re: QR apre EDI,PRG,AMS e GIG. 330 su VCE dalla S14

[h=1]QATAR Airways to Launch Dallas Service from July 2014[/h]by JL
Update at 1210GMT 04DEC13

QATAR Airways starting 01JUL14 will launch Doha – Dallas service, its 3rd new destination in the US to be launched in Summer 2014. QR will operate this route with Boeing 777-200LR aircraft on daily basis.
QR733 DOH0810 – 1615DFW 77L D
QR734 DFW1935 – 1820+1DOH 77L D
Reservation to be opened soon, however operational flight number and schedule is now appearing in the GDS.
 
Re: QR apre EDI,PRG,AMS e GIG. 330 su VCE dalla S14

[h=1]QATAR Airways to Start Cyprus Service from late-April 2014[/h]by JL
Update at 0600GMT 10DEC13

QATAR Airways from 29APR14 is launching service to Cyprus, with 4 weekly Doha – Larnaca operation, on board Airbus A320 aircraft.
QR265 DOH0810 – 1200LCA 320 x135
QR266 LCA1410 – 1745DOH 320 x135
 
QR pianifica di aprire un daily all-business A319 su LHR.

QATAR Airways Plans London Heathrow A319 Premium Service from mid-May 2014

by JL
Update at 0920GMT 18FEB14

QATAR Airways from 15MAY14 appears to be introducing 6th daily rotation on Doha – London Heathrowroute, as per latest GDS schedule and inventory listing. The 6th daily flight will be operated by 40-seater All-Business Class Airbus A319 aircraft. QR015/016 appeared in the GDS Inventory for about 10-15 minutes around 0900hrs but this was removed by 0930GMT. However, the 40-seater A319 service remains listed on the airline’s website (timetable search), as well as flight information, and reflected in the seat map display.
QR011 DOH0150 – 0715LHR 346 2
QR009 DOH0150 – 0715LHR 346 467
QR009 DOH0350 – 0915LHR 346 1
QR011 DOH0350 – 0915LHR 346 3
QR011 DOH0550 – 1115LHR 346 5
QR007 DOH0645 – 1200LHR 788 D
QR003 DOH0755 – 1315LHR 77W D
QR001 DOH1230 – 1755LHR 332 D
QR015 DOH1450 – 2025LHR 319 D
QR005 DOH1635 – 2200LHR 332 D
QR006 LHR0800 – 1645DOH 332 D
QR010 LHR1050 – 1935DOH 346 x235
QR012 LHR1050 – 1935DOH 346 23
QR012 LHR1305 – 2150DOH 346 5
QR004 LHR1505 – 2350DOH 77W D
QR008 LHR1600 – 0045+1DOH 788 D
QR002 LHR2130 – 0615+1DOH 332 D
QR016 LHR2155 – 0640+1DOH 319 D
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This post will be updated later in the day as further adjustment remain extremely high.
 
Ora e' ufficiale:

QATAR AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH NEW DAILY ALL PREMIUM BUSINESS CLASS SERVICE FROM DOHA TO LONDON HEATHROW

World’s best business class airline gears up to become first in Middle East to offer all premium product
New flight takes London Heathrow capacity up to 42 services per week
Service to operate to London Heathrow's T4

18 Feb 2014

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily all premium Business Class service from its hub in Doha to London Heathrow.
The new service will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, commencing from 15 May 2014, with an Airbus A319 aircraft fitted with an all Business Class, single aisle, 2–2 seating configuration offering 40 seats.

Qatar Airways currently operates five daily flights to London Heathrow and the additional sixth all Business Class daily service marks the start of an exciting new era for travelers to and from the UK, who can experience complete comfort and privacy with the airline’s award-winning five-star hospitality.
The new additional flight will step up the frequency on the Doha – London Heathrow route from 35 to 42 weekly services.

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Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Today’s announcement reaffirms Qatar Airways’ determination to continue its expansion drive by improving an already superior in-flight product.

“The airline goes to great lengths to consider passenger convenience and comfort at every step of their journey. The Doha – London Heathrow route is one of Qatar Airways’ most popular international routes and it was only fitting that we introduce an all Business Class service on this key route, where customers will also be able to benefit from our new Qatar Airways premium lounge in London Heathrow’s terminal four, and of course the Premium Terminal in Doha."

Qatar Airways has been awarded the World’s Best Business Class Airline for 2013 and has also twice been the recipient of the Airline of the Year Award in 2011 and 2012 at the prestigious Skytrax Airline Awards. The airline has also been named as ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ for the second year running and ‘Business Airline of the Year’ at the high profile UK Business Travel Awards 2014 recently held in London.

Qatar Airways’ new A319 Business Class seat will have one of the highest specifications for business class travel of any airline with wide seats that recline into fully flat beds and state of the art Oryx entertainment system (with more than 900 entertainment options – movies, television, video games and music).

Passengers can also remain in touch with their friends and loved ones on the ground through the SMS mobile texting GSM and GPRS service upon this aircraft, which is sure to reflect that of a VIP jet experience for those traveling between London and Doha.

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Currently undergoing rapid expansion, Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 17th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 129 aircraft flying to 134 key business and leisure destinations across six continents.

Qatar Airways’ first venture into the all Business Class premium market will strengthen its position as one of the leading airlines in the global aviation industry.

As part of its aggressive expansion programme, Qatar Airways will launch routes to eight new destinations during 2014: Sharjah (UAE) from March 1; Dubai World Central (UAE) from March 1; Philadelphia (USA) from April 2; Larnaca (Cyprus) from April 29; Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (Turkey) from May 22; Edinburgh (Scotland) from May 28; Miami (USA) from June 10 and Dallas/Fort Worth (USA) from July 1.

The Doha – London Heathrow New Daily A319 All Business Class Flight Schedule (all times local)
Depart Doha QR015 at 14:50 hrs, arrives in London Heathrow 20:25 hrs
Depart London Heathrow QR016 at 21:55 hrs, arrives in Doha 06:40 hrs

http://www.qatarairways.com/english...?pr_id=pressrelease_180214-a319-businessclass
 
scusate l'ignoranza, ma a questo punto non gli era più comodo arrivare direttamente a LCY piuttosto che a LHR?
Comodo in che senso?
QR ha la sua base di operazioni inglesi a LHR, dove opera gia 5 voli daily. Il traffico premium veicolato da LHR e' altissimo, forse il piu' alto d'Europa (non sono a conoscenza dei dati esatti). Oltretutto l'entrata recente in oneworld forse potra' essere utilizzata anche in funzione di sinergie con BA.
 
Comodo in che senso?
QR ha la sua base di operazioni inglesi a LHR, dove opera gia 5 voli daily. Il traffico premium veicolato da LHR e' altissimo, forse il piu' alto d'Europa (non sono a conoscenza dei dati esatti). Oltretutto l'entrata recente in oneworld forse potra' essere utilizzata anche in funzione di sinergie con BA.

Sono d'accordo. Nell'aviazione civile moderna l'economia di scala ha quasi sempre la precedenza: in altre parole, aggiungere un volo su LHR dove QR ha già una base operativa aiuta a mantenere bassi i costi aumentando la produttività della base di LHR. Oltre al costo di avere risorse in più per gestire uno scalo servito da un solo volo al giorno, aprire a LCY avrebbe voluto dire procurarsi una macchina apposita e procedere all'addestramento per steep approach di un numero sufficiente di equipaggi.
 
A parte il fatto che sul 319 QR monta la stessa mediocre J di LH, non capisco come mai non abbiano usato un WB con gli stessi posti in J e magari un paio di centinaia in Y. Non credo sarebbe stato un problema riempirlo.
 
QATAR Airways S14 Operation Changes as of 19FEB14

by JL
Update at 0920GMT 19FEB14

As of 19FEB14, latest summary of QATAR Airways’ planned Summer 2014 operation changes, from 30MAR14, as follow. Additional changes remain highly possible.

Doha – Beijing eff 30MAR14 Boeing 777-300ER operates daily service once again, replacing A330-200/-300
Doha – Colombo 1 of 3 daily service, QR662/663, continues to be operated by Boeing 777-300ER
Doha – Kathmandu 1 of 3 daily service, QR650/651, continues to be operated by Airbus A330-200/-300
Doha – Paris CDG 1 of 3 daily A340-600 service, QR037/038, replaced by following Boeing 777 aircraft:
01MAY14 – 31MAY14 777-300ER
01JUN14 – 15JUL14 777-200LR

Doha – Peshawar 3 weekly service operates with A330-200/-300, instead of A320/321/330
Doha – Sharjah eff 01MAR14 This new service will now be served 3 times a day, instead of 2 daily (schedule below from 01SEP14)
QR1022 DOH0200 – 0359SHJ 320 D
QR1036 DOH0750 – 0950SHJ 320 D
QR1038 DOH2020 – 2220SHJ 320 D

QR1023 SHJ0515 – 0515DOH 320 D
QR1037 SHJ1105 – 1105DOH 320 D
QR1039 SHJ2335 – 2335DOH 320 D

Airbus A319

Based on OAG Schedules Analyser update as of 17FEB14, QATAR Airways’ 2-class Airbus A319 service, except Doha – Yangon, operates last flight on 30APR14. In April 2014, planned A319LR operation includes following:
Doha – Abu Dhabi
Doha – Athens
Doha – Bahrain
Doha – Baku – Tbilisi
Doha – Beirut
Doha – Borg el Arab/Alexandria
Doha – Dammam
Doha – Kolkata
Doha – Luxor
Doha – Mashad
Doha – Sharjah

A319LR operations on routes listed above from 01MAY14 will be replaced by A320.

Airbus A380

Planned A380 routes are not loaded in the GDS as of 0900GMT.

Previously reported changes:
Doha – Athens eff 30MAR14 1 of 2 daily, QR201/202, operates with A330-200 instead of A321
Doha – Bangalore eff 01MAY14 Airbus A330-300 replaces Boeing 787-8, 1 daily
Doha – Dallas eff 01JUL14 NEW 1 daily 777-200LR service
Doha – Dubai Al Maktoum 01MAY14 – 20JUL14 Increase from 2 to 4 daily, 3 daily from 21JUL14
Doha – Dubai International 01MAY14 – 20JUL14 Reduce from 13 to 7 daily
Doha – Edinburgh eff 28MAY14 NEW 5 weekly 787-8 service
Doha – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen eff 22MAY14 NEW 4 weekly A320 service
Doha – Johannesburg eff 01MAY14 NEW 3 weekly terminator service, operated by Boeing 787-8 (Overall increase from 7 to 10 weekly)
Doha – Johannesburg – Cape Town eff 02MAY14 Boeing 787-8 replaces 777-200LR/-300ER, 4 weekly service
Doha – Johannesburg – Maputo eff 02MAY14 Boeing 787-8 replaces 777-200LR/-300ER, 3 weekly service
Doha – Larnaca eff 29APR14 NEW 4 weekly A320 service
Doha – London Heathrow eff 15MAY14 Introduction of 6th daily service, operated by All-Business Class Airbus A319 aircraft
Doha – Miami eff 10JUN14 NEW 4 weekly 777-200LR service
Doha – Philadelphia eff 02APR14 NEW 1 daily 777-300ER service
Doha – Singapore eff 30MAR14 1 of 2 daily service, QR940/941 and QR939/939, operates with Boeing 787-8 instead of 777-300ER
 
A parte il fatto che sul 319 QR monta la stessa mediocre J di LH, non capisco come mai non abbiano usato un WB con gli stessi posti in J e magari un paio di centinaia in Y. Non credo sarebbe stato un problema riempirlo.

Non é la poltrona di LH, che ha ingombri ben maggiori, ma quella di CO pre merger, che ora è possibile ritrovare anche in DL (757) e AA (321T) sulle tratte transcontinentali e, nel breve periodo, anche sull'intercontinentale di KL, mano a mano che le macchine usciranno dalla manutenzione.
Personalmente l'ho provata ai tempi della BusinessFirst di CO e non è niente male, anche se sconta la mancanza di un accesso diretto al corridoio per i posti finestrino.
 
Non é la poltrona di LH, che ha ingombri ben maggiori, ma quella di CO pre merger, che ora è possibile ritrovare anche in DL (757) e AA (321T) sulle tratte transcontinentali e, nel breve periodo, anche sull'intercontinentale di KL, mano a mano che le macchine usciranno dalla manutenzione.
Personalmente l'ho provata ai tempi della BusinessFirst di CO e non è niente male, anche se sconta la mancanza di un accesso diretto al corridoio per i posti finestrino.
Intendevo le coppie esterne di poltrone posizionate sui 330/340/380. Quelle con le poltrone parallele. Sicuro che la base non sia la stessa?

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Intendevo le coppie esterne di poltrone posizionate sui 330/340/380. Quelle con le poltrone parallele. Sicuro che la base non sia la stessa?

Sono entrambe sviluppate da B/E Aerospace, ma la poltrona di LH è un modello ad hoc, sviluppato in base alle richieste del cilente, mentre quello di QR è un prodotto "commerciale", cioè un prodotto personalizzabili solo su lunghezza, larghezza e finiture; il meccanismo può essere un adattamento del prodotto commerciale, ma non sono la stessa poltrona.
 
Non é la poltrona di LH, che ha ingombri ben maggiori, ma quella di CO pre merger, che ora è possibile ritrovare anche in DL (757) e AA (321T) sulle tratte transcontinentali e, nel breve periodo, anche sull'intercontinentale di KL, mano a mano che le macchine usciranno dalla manutenzione.
Personalmente l'ho provata ai tempi della BusinessFirst di CO e non è niente male, anche se sconta la mancanza di un accesso diretto al corridoio per i posti finestrino.

A me sembra molto simile a quella installata sugli A318 che fanno LCY-JFK