Why isn't YYZ operated with a high density plane?
Feb 8, 2008 | 8:50 pm
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Why isn't YYZ operated with a high density plane?
OpUps are crazy on this route. In the past month I know 11 (eleven) people who travlelled DXB-YYZ got opups from Y to J (all EK silver or gold) and 3 (three) who got opuped to F from J (1 EK silver and 2 EK blue.)
F loads have never been strong to Canada and EK clearly needs the high capacity. So why not use a 2-class plane?
Cheers,
F loads have never been strong to Canada and EK clearly needs the high capacity. So why not use a 2-class plane?
Cheers,
Feb 9, 2008 | 2:53 pm
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Feb 17, 2008 | 11:18 pm
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Does EKs high density planes have a shorter range than the low density ones? YYZ would be about the only "weak" premium market in NA that Emirates serves at the moment.
Feb 22, 2008 | 10:25 am
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The B777-300s (not -300ERs) are equipped in high density layouts with 380 seats in 3 class or 434 in 2 class although the B777-300ER has a 442 2 class config.
Feb 22, 2008 | 1:55 pm
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As EK Crew I can tell you that it's because the aircraft needs to have crew rest bunks and we don't have any 2 class 777-300s with that facility. I've spoken to the Airport Service Manager in YYZ and she said as soon as we get one that will be the first route using it.
Feb 22, 2008 | 4:38 pm
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Is that new or refurbished 2 class B777-300ERs for YYZ? Do know when/if the Toronto route is going daily?
Feb 22, 2008 | 4:43 pm
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I would assume it would be refurbished ones - EK has heavily advertised it's lie-flat seats in Canada.
As soon as the bilateral is changed
My guess would be min 1yr, likely longer.
Cheers,
As soon as the bilateral is changed
My guess would be min 1yr, likely longer.Cheers,
Feb 23, 2008 | 2:58 am
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Of course Emirates & the UAE are after Open Skies agreements. How is the route performing at the moment?