American Airlines Launches Flights to Russia in 2008

Nat · Post by **Nat** » 17 Oct 2007, 11:20

Since 2 June 2008 the world’s largest air company – American Airlines – intends to launch regular flights from Chicago to Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. However, representatives of Domodedovo Airport have not officially confirmed the information yet http://www.russia-ic.com/news/show/4965/

David747 · Post by **David747** » 17 Oct 2007, 12:10

Interesting, I guess this is the response to the new ETOPS regulations, and more, AA's expansion, maybe done to keep up with Delta?? Interesting news though.

Post by **ElcoB** » 17 Oct 2007, 12:20

CHICAGO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, the world's largest airline and a founding member of the global oneworld Alliance(R), will begin nonstop service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport (DME) on June 2, 2008.
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American plans to fly its Chicago - Moscow service six days a week with its 225-seat, two-class (Business and Coach/Economy) Boeing 767-300 aircraft, featuring 30 Next Generation Business Class seats. Eastbound flights will fly every day except Sunday. Westbound flights will operate every day except Monday.

American Airlines to Fly From Chicago to Moscow

ryanCX · Post by **ryanCX** » 17 Oct 2007, 13:17

David747 wrote:Interesting, I guess this is the response to the new ETOPS regulations, and more, AA's expansion, maybe done to keep up with Delta?? Interesting news though.

Agreed. Delta definitely has the greatest presence in Europe by a long way. Asia might be great for growth potential but Europe still is the massive and very important market still.

b720 · Post by **b720** » 17 Oct 2007, 13:26

AA is very strong on US-Lat. America routes..By tyhe way I recall Pan AM B727 flying into SVO 1987.. I think it was a feeder service into FRA-USA flights..

David747 · Post by **David747** » 17 Oct 2007, 13:43

AA dominates the Latin American routes, but it is facing good competition from Continental in the Caribbean routes.

b720 · Post by **b720** » 17 Oct 2007, 14:01

TRUE... specially with continental's alliance with COPA Air of Panama

TexasGuy · Post by **TexasGuy** » 17 Oct 2007, 14:06

AA starts Moscow, i think we will finally see the Houston-Moscow service started by Continental Airlines

David747 · Post by **David747** » 17 Oct 2007, 14:21

TexasGuy wrote:AA starts Moscow, i think we will finally see the Houston-Moscow service started by Continental Airlines

Interesting, Continental would put its 777 fleet to good use on that potential route.

vlaus · Post by **vlaus** » 17 Oct 2007, 15:12

David747 wrote:
TexasGuy wrote:AA starts Moscow, i think we will finally see the Houston-Moscow service started by Continental Airlines
Interesting, Continental would put its 777 fleet to good use on that potential route.

US AIRWAYS also starting PHL-DME in 2008 with A330 ......

TexasGuy · Post by **TexasGuy** » 17 Oct 2007, 15:23

David747 wrote:
TexasGuy wrote:AA starts Moscow, i think we will finally see the Houston-Moscow service started by Continental Airlines
Interesting, Continental would put its 777 fleet to good use on that potential route.

Yes, it would be a money maker for Continental Airlines, connecting the capital of Russia with the energy capital of the world!!!!

maverik · Post by **maverik** » 17 Oct 2007, 17:25

What kind of Equipment will AA use? Their B767 fleet is about ready for retirement ( no PFES, etc..)but i haven´t read any articles if and when they are going to be replaced?

David747 · Post by **David747** » 17 Oct 2007, 17:28

maverik wrote:What kind of Equipment will AA use? Their B767 fleet is about ready for retirement ( no PFES, etc..)but i haven´t read any articles if and when they are going to be replaced?

They will use their fleet of 767-300's on that route.