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Aerolineas Argentinas Plans Caracas Service Increase
Aerolineas Argentinas between July and December 2012 is gradually increasing flights on Buenos Aires - Caracas service, where it'll gradually increases from 4 weekly to daily. Starting 01JUL12, the airline is introducing 5th weekly service, followed by 6th from 01SEP12. By 01DEC12, the airline operates this route on daily basis. Airbus A340 aircraft operates this service.
TAM to Boost Miami Capacity from Nov 2012
TAM Airlines starting November 2012 is boosting capacity on Sao Paulo - Miami service, with the introduction of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its 2 daily flights. The introduction date for the 362-seater 777-300ER on this route is currently scheduled from 12NOV12, which results in 62% capacity increase, compared to 223-seater A330-200.
Aeroflot Starts Wide-body aircraft Service to Uzbekistan
Aeroflot starting 25MAR12 boosts its capacity to Uzbekistan, where it is operating wide-body aircraft on Moscow Sheremetyevo - Tashkent route. The SkyTeam member for most of summer season will be operating Boeing 767 aircraft instead of Airbus A321 aircraft (however A321 aircraft will operate from 21JUN12 to 15SEP12).
United Plans Paris Operation Changes in 2012
Based on latest GDS timetable and inventory display on 02APR12, UNITED is adjusting service to Paris, which sees flight consolidations during 2012 on its routes from Houston, Newark and Washington Dulles. Additional changes are expected during the course of next few months, subject to advanced booking numbers.
Aerolineas Argentinas Increasing Barcelona Service
Aerolineas Argentinas starting July 2012 is adding 5th weekly service on its Buenos Aires - Barcelona flight, on board Airbus A340 aircraft. Overall frequency to Spain will increase from 11 to 12 weekly as a result.
Kenya Airways Steps Up India Operation
Kenya Airways starting May 2012 is increasing its operation to India. Earlier this month, the airline announced its plan to launch a four times weekly Nairobi - Delhi service on board Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. As of 30MAR12, the airline is also set to increase existing Nairobi - Mumbai service, where it'll operate ten weekly flights instead of seven.
Volaris Expands Guadalajara Domestic Service
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris from May 2012 is expanding domestic operation from Guadalajara, where it'll launch 4 new routes starting 23MAY12 including four times weekly flights to Monterrey, three times weekly links to Chihuahua and Puebla and a twice weekly rotation to Los Mochis.
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