by Lufthansa Flyer | May 27, 2016 | 777, Featured, Route Announcements, Swiss |
Over the past 2 days, SWISS has released updates to their 777 timetable that includes a new destination, an extension of service, and a delay in service.
First the bad news:
SWISS has decided to postpone the 777 on flights between Zurich and San Francisco. Originally, the 777 was set to begin flying the route on August 30, but now that has been pushed back to February 16, 2017. At that point, the 777 will fly the route on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Their A340-300 will continue to fly the route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Now the good news:
Swiss has decided to extend the 777’s presence in Montreal. Originally the plane was scheduled to end ‘YUL’ service on August 28. This has now been extended to October 28. The 777 will fly the route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The A330-300 will fly the route on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Now the better news:
SWISS will be bringing the 777 to Miami beginning October 30. Current plans has the aircraft flying the route on 4 flights each week (SWISS currently plans 14 flights per week to MIA). So specifically, here is where you can find the 777 flying between Zurich and Miami:
SWISS flight LX064 (ZRH-MIA) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
SWISS flight LX065 (MIA-ZRH) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
All other fights between Zurich and Miami will be operated by an Airbus A330-300.
H/T- AirlineRoute.net
by Lufthansa Flyer | Apr 10, 2016 | 777, Featured, Route Announcements, Swiss |
SWISS has provided a minor update to the flight plans of their 777 aircraft as they begin to enter the fleet. The update below compliments their previous update that was provided in July 2015.
Zurich -Bangkok will begin 777 service on July 8, operating daily (no change to previous plans).
Zurich – Hong Kong will begin 777 service on April 10, operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Zurich – Hong Kong between May 2 and May 19 will CHANGE TO Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Zurich – Hong Kong beginning May 20 will CHANGE to DAILY SERVICE.
Zurich – Los Angeles will begin 777 service on June 9, operating daily service (no change to previous plans).
Zurich – Montreal will begin 777 service on March 27, operating daily until August 30 (no change to previous plans).
Zurich – Sao Paulo will now ONLY OPERATE between August 1 and August 30. Previously it was to operate indefinitely.
Zurich – San Francisco will begin 777 service on August 30, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Zurich – Singapore will begin 777 service on September 2, operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Zurich – Tel Aviv will begin 777 service on September 2, operating on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 30, 2016 | 767, 777, Austrian, Featured, Swiss |
In the coming weeks and months, several airports throughout Europe will witness a relatively rare event when Austrian ‘Heavies’ will replace regional jets.
If you live in, or travel to Dubrovnik, Frankfurt, Paris, Larnaca, Hamburg, or Zurich expect to see OS’ 767s and 777s operate on regularly scheduled flights. In addition to these Euro cities, Cairo will see Austrian’s 767 as well.
The reason?
It appears that Austrian has agreed to use their long haul fleet to allow SWISS pilots to gain certifications as SWISS begins to receive their 777 aircraft from Boeing. Not to worry, the LX pilots will be flying with OS pilots who are already certified for the aircraft types. The process will take place between April and October with numerous flights around Europe.
Nothing official has been spoken by either airline but according to a trustworthy source, FlyerTalk’s Oliver2002, this is nothing new for Austrian and SWISS to work together like this to help pilots get their hours and certifications.
The list of flights that will have a 767 or 777 assigned to it is a fairly lengthy and complicated one, so instead of spending hours deciphering all the variables here is a link to AirlineRoute.com’s webpage that provides a summary of the affected flights. Their presentation is quite complex, so if you have any specific questions regarding dates and flights, please leave a comment here and I’ll clear it up for you. I’ve attached a screen shot of their page for your convenience:
Austrian’s Euro timetable for 767 and 777 operations. Courtesy of AirlineRoute.net
So when you show up to your flight expecting some kind of ATR or ERJ, don’t be shocked when you see a 250-300 seat ‘Jumbo’ waiting to take you on your 45 minute flight from Vienna to Zurich.
