Melbourne schedule changed/abnormalities

[LMcConville]

Xiamen Air have applied for 3x weekly XMN-MEL with B788, commencing June 2016.

http://www.chinaaviationdaily.com/news/48/48801.html

Hi all,

Xiamen Airlines has opened reservation for Xiamen - Melbourne flights from 01JUL16. The schedule is as follows.

MF803 XMN2230 - 1005+1MEL 788 47
MF804 MEL1205 - 1945XMN 788 15

Thanks to judd77 on SkyscraperCity

[Stefan J Perkas]

Evening all,

In the week of 31JAN16’s OAG Schedules Analyser listing, THAI has filed preliminary summer 2016 operational schedule, effective 27MAR16, which has yet to be reflected in the GDS.

Based on the preliminary schedule in the OAG, proposed changes as follow. Reservation for these revised aircraft type is not reflected in GDS at present time, therefore further changes remain highly possible.

Bangkok – Melbourne

Airbus A350-900XWB, with configuration of C32Y289, to operate following service, instead of 777-200ER:
eff 01JUL16 TG465/466
eff 01AUG16 TG461/462

http://airlineroute.net/2016/01/31/tg-s16update1/

[Paul S.]

Air China looking at a new daily flight



http://www.chinaaviationdaily.com/news/50/50956.html

[LMcConville]

Evening all,

In the week of 31JAN16’s OAG Schedules Analyser listing, THAI has filed preliminary summer 2016 operational schedule, effective 27MAR16, which has yet to be reflected in the GDS.

Based on the preliminary schedule in the OAG, proposed changes as follow. Reservation for these revised aircraft type is not reflected in GDS at present time, therefore further changes remain highly possible.

Bangkok – Melbourne

Airbus A350-900XWB, with configuration of C32Y289, to operate following service, instead of 777-200ER:
eff 01JUL16 TG465/466
eff 01AUG16 TG461/462

http://airlineroute.net/2016/01/31/tg-s16update1/

Hi all,

Star Alliance member THAI on Friday (26FEB16) opened reservation for Airbus A350-900XWB operating flights, previously reported on Airline Route on 31JAN16, citing schedule filing in OAG Schedules Analyser.

The A350-900XWB will initially operate Bangkok – Melbourne TG465/466 on 01JUL16, followed by TG461/462 from 01AUG16. Operational schedule is updated until 29OCT16 inclusive.

TG465 BKK0015 – 1205MEL 359 D
TG461 BKK0810 – 2000MEL 359 D

TG466 MEL1415 – 2045BKK 359 D
TG462 MEL2330 – 0600+1BKK 359 D

http://airlineroute.net/2016/02/28/tg-mel-jul16/

[Stefan J Perkas]

Morning all,

Beijing Capital Airlines in last week’s schedule update has filed operational schedule for its first Australia service. From 29SEP16, the airline plans to operate Shenyang – Qingdao – Melbourne route, 3 times a week. Airbus A330-200 is scheduled to operate this route.

The following schedule is effective 04OCT16, reflecting the daylight savings time.

JD461 SHE1525 – 1655TAO1855 – 0925+1MEL 330 246
JD462 MEL1125 – 2005TAO2205 – 2335SHE 330 357

Info from: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... -sep-2016/

[Michael D]

Cathay will bring the 77W to Melbourne for two services

18JUL16 and28JUL16
HKG-MEL 1035 2155 CX163 77W
MEL-HKG 2330 0655+1 CX178 77W

[Michael D]

Cargolux looking to launch Melbourne next year. Read more here:

http://theloadstar.co.uk/cargolux-china ... -take-off/

[Stefan J Perkas]

Cargolux looking to launch Melbourne next year. Read more here:

http://theloadstar.co.uk/cargolux-china ... -take-off/

Will be a re-launch as Cargolux used to fly to Melbourne up until a few hears ago. However whether they return as cargolux or Cargolux China is a differt story.

[LMcConville]

Hi all,

Singapore Airlines in last week’s schedule update has opened reservation for Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft on Singapore – Melbourne route, currently scheduled from 01SEP16 to 22OCT16. The A350 will operate once a day, as SQ207/208. SIA operates this route 4 times a day.

SQ207 SIN0745 – 1710MEL 359 D
SQ208 MEL1825 – 0015+1SIN 359 D

http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... poct-2016/

[Stefan J Perkas]

Evening all,

Air China on Thursday and Friday (14/15JUL16) gradually updated its initially planned winter 2016/17 schedule on international routes, effective 30OCT16.

Following changes has been reflected in timetable listing only, to be reflected in the inventory at a later date. Reservation will be open at a later date for new routes:

Shenzhen – Melbourne NEW 4 weekly A330-200 service from 31OCT16
CA767 SZX2330 – 1215+1MEL 330 x257
CA768 MEL2200 – 0450+1SZX 330 x136

http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... n-changes/

[Lukas M]

Scoot appears to be pulling back its Melbourne service. 2/3 weekly over next few months. I reckon it would be lucky to see the next year out.

[PeteB]

Scoot appears to be pulling back its Melbourne service. 2/3 weekly over next few months. I reckon it would be lucky to see the next year out.

Im not surprised, just sooo much competition on the route

[Stefan J Perkas]

Afternoon all,

Cathay Pacific in today’s schedule update (08SEP16) adjusted planned operational aircraft for Hong Kong – Melbourne service, including planned service entry of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900XWB. Planned aircraft changes as follow.

CX105/104 eff 01FEB17 Airbus A350-900XWB replaces A330-300
CX163/178 eff 01MAR17 Boeing 777-300ER (3-class) replaces A330-300

CX135/134 will continue to be operated by A330-300 on daily basis.

Info from: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... f-08sep16/

[Stefan J Perkas]

Evening all,

Air Canada to operate 4x weekly Vancouver Melbourne from December 2017- February 2018 using B787-9's.

AC37 YVR 2345 - 0945+2 MEL 1,3,5,6
AC38 MEL 1140 - 0730 YVR 1,3,5,7

More info here: https://www.ausbt.com.au/air-canada-to- ... m-december