Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
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AIR ASTANA signs agreement on lease for three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
El Al welcomes first Dreamliner
El Al has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet, a 787-9 model, touched down in Tel Aviv this week following a non-stop, 10,856km delivery…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
El Al to fly new Dreamliner to Hong Kong
Hong Kong will become one of the first destinations to welcome El Al's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Israeli national carrier has ordered 16 787s, the first of which is…
Etihad starts flying Dreamliner to Beijing
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
United gives Singapore a direct LAX link
Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes.
There have been no non-stop flights between the two…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Hainan Airlines upgrades long-haul aircraft cabins
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines plans for long-haul future
Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, is moving ahead with its long-haul expansion plans, as it targets the launch of new routes to the US and Europe.
The airline has…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Qantas reveals first Dreamliner route
Qantas has revealed that the trans-Pacific route between Melbourne and Los Angeles will be the first to be operated by its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The long-haul jet's inaugural…
First non-stop Australia-UK flights to launch in 2018
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Air France joins Dreamliner club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
Air Tahiti Nui installs Wi-Fi on new aircraft
Air Tahiti Nui has revealed that its new fleet of long-haul aircraft will be connected with broadband in-flight Wi-Fi.
The French Polynesian national carrier is planning to take…
China Southern confirms deal for larger Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet.
The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…
Qatar Airways orders 100 new aircraft
Qatar Airways has placed another huge aircraft order, this time agreeing to purchase up to 100 new Boeing jets.
The rapidly-expanding Gulf carrier has penned a firm order for 40…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Aeromexico unveils special livery for first Boeing 787-9
Aeromexico has revealed images of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which will be named Quetzalcoatl (meaning "Feathered Serpent").
The long-haul jet emerged from the…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Chinese operations with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
The switch to the B787-9 marks a 14% increase in capacity on…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Bangkok Post reported the…
Hainan Airlines reveals new Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
Etihad upgrades Australian routes with newest aircraft
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Australian network with the deployment of new aircraft to two destinations.
The UAE-based airline’s Airbus A380 will touch down in Melbourne today (2 July…
Air China enters Dreamliner era
Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities
KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month.
On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Norwegian welcomes new Dreamliner for long-haul growth
Norwegian has expanded its long-haul fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet is being leased to Norwegian by MG Aviation and will…
United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes
United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…
Saudia welcomes first Dreamliners
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft form part of a triple delivery to the Saudi Arabian national carrier, comprising…
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
Etihad’s Dreamliner spreads wings with five new routes
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to five more destinations in 2016.
With five new B787-9s due to join the airline's fleet over a seven-month period from…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Scoot moves to world’s first all-Dreamliner fleet
Scoot has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet entirely consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier took delivery of its…
Vietnam Airlines launches first international Dreamliner flights
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first ever international flights using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The inaugural flight touched down at London Heathrow…
Qantas to enter Dreamliner era
Qantas has announced plans to acquire eight new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, ushering in what the airline called "a new era of global opportunities".
The new long-haul jets will…
Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore.
The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Vietnam Airlines unveils new corporate identity
Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its new corporate identity in a ceremony at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport.
The launch coincides with the roll-out of the company's new…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
British Airways deploys Dreamliners to UAE and Oman
British Airways will soon take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with UAE, Oman and Delhi routes to be served.
The airline has announced that the new Boeing 787-9…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Zurich
Etihad Airways has introduced its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Abu Dhabi–Zurich route.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, Peter…
Etihad flies Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has launched a new non-stop service to Brisbane using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 2200 on Monday evening and will touch…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways will enhance its Singapore route this summer with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
From 1 August 2015, the new aircraft will offer passengers on…
Air Tahiti Nui confirms Boeing fleet revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has confirmed plans to revamp its fleet by placing a firm order for two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline, which serves long-haul routes to and from Tahiti,…
Scoot deploys Dreamliners on all Australian routes
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
First glimpse of Vietnam Airlines’ first Dreamliner
Assembly work on Vietnam Airlines' first ever Boeing B787 Dreamliner has been completed, ahead of the aircraft’s launch this summer.
New pictures released this week provide the first…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Fiji
Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft.
Commencing on 27 November…
ANA unveils Star Wars Dreamliner
Japan's ANA has unveiled a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted to resemble the popular Star Wars character, R2-D2.
The new B787-9 aircraft features the special livery as part of a…
Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners
Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
Air Tahiti Nui selects Dreamliner for long-haul revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has announced plans to revamp its fleet, and has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to replace its existing fleet of Airbus A340s.
The airline, which serves…
Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner
Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…
Etihad’s Dreamliner debuts on Dusseldorf route
Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday, on the Abu Dhabi-Dusseldorf route.
The first flight, numbered EY23, departed the UAE capital at 0215…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Air New Zealand orders two more Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous…
Etihad closes year with landmark double delivery
Etihad Airways has ended 2014 on a high, by unveiling its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in Abu Dhabi.
The doors to the airline’s two new flagship aircraft,…
Scoot to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Singaporean low-cost carrier, Scoot, is continuing its Australian expansion with the start of daily Dreamliner flights to Perth.
The new operation will commence on 1 February 2015,…
Etihad unveils new inflight experiences
Passengers travelling on Etihad Airways long and ultra-long flights can now look forward to some new inflight products. This would be across all three cabins first, business and economy.…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Etihad boosts key Indian cities
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two daily…
Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India
Virgin Atlantic is planning to deploy its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to India next year, a company official has revealed.
Joe Thompson, the UK carrier's director of…
United spreads wings across Pacific
United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
On 26 October 2014, the US…
Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner
Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…
Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner
Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery.
The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…
United receives first extended Dreamliner
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft.
The new B787-9 was…
ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…
Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner.
ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…
ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner
ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week.
The new aircraft is expected to…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane.
The airline currently operates daily flights between the two cities via Singapore, but from 1 June 2015…
Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Virgin Atlantic’s Dreamliner heading to Boston
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will fly its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Boston.
Flights onboard the new aircraft will start on 28 October and fly xix times a…
New Dreamliner gets green light for launch
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch.
The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Norwegian signs new Dreamliners as traffic grows
Norwegian has signed agreements to lease three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners after seeing growth in passenger numbers in Q1.
Two of the new aircraft will be delivered in 2016 and the…
United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the factory, ahead of its delivery this summer.
The new aircraft will become the first of 26 B787-9s delivered to…
Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner
Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery.
The aircraft, which will be delivered…
ANA to place record aircraft orders
ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft.
The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…
United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia
United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…
Scoot unveils Dreamliner details
Scoot has unveiled the details of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to join the airline's fleet this year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) initially ordered 20…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner development
Boeing has produced its first Dreamliner built at the increased rate of 10 aircraft per month, as it moves to meet rising demand from airlines.
The new B787-8, which was the 155th…
New Dreamliner makes international debut
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
Boeing plans 787-9 preview flight to New Zealand
Boeing will undertake a special preview flight of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Zealand this month.
The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service later this year with…
Travel Daily’s Ones to Watch for 2014
As another year begins, Travel Daily looks at the major trends that could impact the Asian travel industry in 2014...
Boeing 787-9 – Problems solved?
The new extended version of…
Air NZ to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Korean Air finalises major aircraft order
Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing that will see it purchase 12 new long-haul aircraft.
The Seoul-based national carrier has firmed up a commitment for five B747-8…
Boeing seals major Dreamliner order
Boeing has confirmed a major new order for its Dreamliner aircraft.
US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has completed an order for 30 B787-10 and three B787-9 Dreamliners, in a deal…
Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight
The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week.
The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…
Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery.
Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
Longer Dreamliner takes shape
Boeing has begun final assembly of its first ever B787-9 - the new, longer version of the Dreamliner.
The second version of the B787 series began taking shape on schedule 30 May 2013…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
ANA changes Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its Dreamliner order with Boeing, swapping the B787-8 model for the larger B787-9.
The Japanese carrier revealed today (19 June 2012) that the four…
