In September 2007, Finnair’s scheduled traffic increased by 22.1% compared to the same month last year. The main driver for the growth has been the company's Asian traffic which grew by 28.8%. Altogether Finnair now flies to ten different destinations in Asia: Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangkok.
In my opinion an example to be followed by SN ! The Asian market is definitely a potential feeder for their European and African network. In this respect SN’s code shares with Hainan Airlines and Jet Airways are wise decisions. I hope they’ll manage to conclude more code share agreements with e.g. a Thai, Korean or Japanese carrier. On the other hand they should not be afraid of acquiring own metal to serve some Asian destinations where competition is less tough : e.g. OSA, NGO, PUS.
Finnair shows the way : go Asian
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I agree the AY exemple should serve as reference to SN, but not so the routes.
As others have pointed out, HEL pretty much is situated on the shortest route from Western Europe to South-East Asia, hence the airline makes use if its geographically favourable location and as such is pretty much unbeatable cost-wise (something which does matter for connecting pax).
The same goes for TAP for instance, which specialises in Brasil or IB which serves South America. They don't have to fly hundreds of miles in the wrong direction (2 times actually) to bring you to the hub.
For this reason, you won't see AY operate flights to South America or TAP to East Asia.
SN should however make max use of its central position in Europe and its know-how when it comes to Central Africa to link the 2 continents, not with a mere 4 planes like they will be doing soon, but in a way TP or AY serve their niche markets: with 10 to 15 widebodies and a solid European network as feeder for that.
It is our only chance, as the whole concept of b.air as an airline for intra-European travel is deadborn in the light of the avalage of real LCC which are soon going to settle on the routes to BRU!
I hope management has understood this (I think they have); now its up to them to get the shareholders onboard that SN needs to fund such a plan!
As others have pointed out, HEL pretty much is situated on the shortest route from Western Europe to South-East Asia, hence the airline makes use if its geographically favourable location and as such is pretty much unbeatable cost-wise (something which does matter for connecting pax).
The same goes for TAP for instance, which specialises in Brasil or IB which serves South America. They don't have to fly hundreds of miles in the wrong direction (2 times actually) to bring you to the hub.
For this reason, you won't see AY operate flights to South America or TAP to East Asia.
SN should however make max use of its central position in Europe and its know-how when it comes to Central Africa to link the 2 continents, not with a mere 4 planes like they will be doing soon, but in a way TP or AY serve their niche markets: with 10 to 15 widebodies and a solid European network as feeder for that.
It is our only chance, as the whole concept of b.air as an airline for intra-European travel is deadborn in the light of the avalage of real LCC which are soon going to settle on the routes to BRU!
I hope management has understood this (I think they have); now its up to them to get the shareholders onboard that SN needs to fund such a plan!
Correct but, besides the geographical aspect, Brazil and South America are simply their historical markets, just like Africa for SN !tolipanebas wrote: As others have pointed out, HEL pretty much is situated on the shortest route from Western Europe to South-East Asia.
The same goes for TAP for instance, which specialises in Brasil or IB which serves South America. They don't have to fly hundreds of miles in the wrong direction (2 times actually) to bring you to the hub.
For this reason, you won't see AY operate flights to South America or TAP to East Asia.
If Finland would have been a colonial power AY would surely serve its former colonies in spite of their remote geographical location.
On the other hand : have a look at the globe and you will see that BRU is perfectly on the way between East Asia and Africa. HEL is only geographically well located for Asian destinations while BRU is the very heart of political, industrial and cultural Europe, with an African hub.
Often underestimated in Europe are the growing relations of South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and China with the African continent. But AY understood the opportunities of a booming Asia in an early stage.
Of course we should not expect SN to imitate AY but a couple of new, frequently flown East Asian destinations (in code share or by own metal) really could boost their business.
Even LOT understood the message !
Due to the increasing economical relations between Poland and the Far East LOT (already flying to Beijing) wants to add Japan and Korea to its network.
Re: Even LOT understood the message !
MALEV is trippled their flights to BKK and will open BJS and SHA next summer ....itami wrote:Due to the increasing economical relations between Poland and the Far East LOT (already flying to Beijing) wants to add Japan and Korea to its network.
US AIRWAYS is planning to open TLV , BOM , DME and IST next winter ( 2009 ) from PHL hub ....