CHINA: China Eastern Temporary Closes Prague Reservation for Apr 2016 Launch

China Eastern has temporary closed reservation for its planned Shanghai Pu Dong – Prague operation, in its recent inventory update. Previously the Skyteam member opened reservation when it loaded this 3 weekly flights earlier this month, scheduled to commence on 02APR16 with Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Reservation is expected to be re-opened at a later date.

Previously planned schedule as follow.

MU707 PVG1230 – 1815PRG 332 246
MU708 PRG2015 – 1310+1PVG 332 246

UAE: ETIHAD Outlines 2-class 787-9 Operation In 2016

ETIHAD today announced planned new Boeing 787-9 operation scheduled for 2016, which will gradually enter operations on following 5 routes between May and November 2016. The airline will be taking delivery of 2-class 787-9, with configuration of J28Y271.

Planned service entry date as follow.

eff 01MAY16 Abu Dhabi – Dusseldorf (Previously served by 3-class 787-9 in 2014/15)
eff 01JUN16 Abu Dhabi – Perth
eff 01AUG16 Abu Dhabi – Istanbul Ataturk
eff 01AUG16 Abu Dhabi – Shanghai Pu Dong
eff 01NOV16 Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg

CHINA: Yangtze River Express Begins Passenger Flights From Shanghai Dec 2015

Chinese cargo carrier Yangtze River Express today (15DEC15) begins passenger operation, operating domestic service from Shanghai Pu Dong. Initially the airline operates Boeing 737 aircraft to Guiyang, Sanya and Zhuhai.

Shanghai Pu Dong – Guiyang
Y87509 PVG0750 – 1050KWE 737 D
Y87510 KWE1140 – 1400PVG 737 D

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sanya
Y87501 PVG1530 – 1905SYX 737 D
Y87502 SYX2055 – 0055+1PVG 737 D

Shanghai Pu Dong – Zhuhai
Y87503 PVG1600 – 1850ZUH 737 D
Y87504 ZUH1950 – 2205PVG 737 D

CHINA: Yangtze River Express Begins Passenger Flights From Shanghai Dec 2015

Chinese cargo carrier Yangtze River Express today (15DEC15) begins passenger operation, operating domestic service from Shanghai Pu Dong. Initially the airline operates Boeing 737 aircraft to Guiyang, Sanya and Zhuhai.

Shanghai Pu Dong – Guiyang
Y87509 PVG0750 – 1050KWE 737 D
Y87510 KWE1140 – 1400PVG 737 D

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sanya
Y87501 PVG1530 – 1905SYX 737 D
Y87502 SYX2055 – 0055+1PVG 737 D

Shanghai Pu Dong – Zhuhai
Y87503 PVG1600 – 1850ZUH 737 D
Y87504 ZUH1950 – 2205PVG 737 D

FINLAND: Finnair Jan 2016 Shanghai Operation Changes

Finnair has revised planned operational aircraft for Helsinki – Shanghai Pu Dong route, during the month of January 2016, due to aircraft redeployment. From Helsinki, service operates with A330-300 from 06JAN16 to 21JAN16, and A340-300 from 22JAN16 to 31JAN16, replacing A350-900XWB.

Planned schedule as follow.

AY057 HEL1710 – 0815+1PVG 333 D
AY058 PVG1005 – 1440HEL 333 D