9V-SPF From Germany, joined Sep 2001, 1375 posts, RR: 3 Reply 5, posted (9 years 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5747 times:
Why not the 764 to OSL? Much better choise IMO.
Could be related to the possibility that the demand on this route does rather justify the usage of a smaller airplane like the 762 or (as in this case) the 752?
The Swedes seem to be a bit confused at the moment, they should rather watch football now.
FraT From Germany, joined Sep 2003, 1101 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (9 years 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5726 times:
Because there is not enough demand on that route for a 764 as CO is using them on routes with a lot more business travel.
Regarding the 752. CO is making tons of money with them to smaller European destinations.
Please do not start a discussion about narrowbodies on transatlantic flights. It has been discussed to death.
Flybhx764 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2004, 248 posts, RR: 2 Reply 9, posted (9 years 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5637 times:
Continental have chose the right aircraft for the route, if the loads are great, then next summer you rwill see an upgrade. Where ever the 752 can reach, ,CO will use it. I think thet 752 might just be right on the route. I hope it does well
COEWRNJ From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 1061 posts, RR: 21 Reply 10, posted (9 years 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5597 times:
If you go to continental.com you will see CO38 is in the schedule for 6/17 with an 8:00PM departure arriving in OSL at 9:45AM. Why would you question whether or not the service will start? There has been no indication anywhere that would make one think otherwise. CO even announced it again in a press release for their summer schedule last week. As for the 757 it is a fine aircraft for the route until it becomes more established.
9V-SPF From Germany, joined Sep 2001, 1375 posts, RR: 3 Reply 11, posted (9 years 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5587 times:
A bit out of date maybe
Do share with us:
how exactly is operating an ETOPS routing on an aircraft whose breakeven point is the lowest in their transoceanic fleet... "a bit out of date"?
Concorde-Boy, I think Solnabo was referring to the timing of your reply...which doesn´t make his post any more valuable, I have to add.
On topic: I hope CO will do well with this flight. Offering 757 services to "thinner" destinations like OSL is better than offering no service at all (at least from a passenger´s point of view). Those who permanently want to fly on a 744, 777 or A340 may do so by booking other flights.
JuniorSpotter From Sweden, joined Mar 2004, 225 posts, RR: 2 Reply 13, posted (9 years 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 5525 times:
What I found funny with flying the 752 to OSL, was that I was expecting to see a 767 or so...is that illegal to think? I'm just not used to seeing a 757 cross the pond...I guess I'm not such a sovereign aviation freak...........
9V-SPF - I am actually watching the game at the same time, and we're doing pretty okay so far.
Lorenz From Norway, joined Aug 2000, 134 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (9 years 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 5440 times:
COA has told the airport handling companies that their regular operations will be operated with the B757-200/ET. But they also have incl. B767-400 and 777-200, depending on the "market" during the Summer.
And ARN folks, dont be dissapointed, you guys got Malasian 777-200 coming during Winter 04/05!
OH-LGA From Denmark, joined Oct 1999, 1431 posts, RR: 21 Reply 18, posted (9 years 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 5346 times:
But ConcordeBoy... then shouldn't your signature be translated for the benefit of those that do not read French? *tisk* *tisk*
But back on topic... I didn't even know CO was starting service to OSL. How nice... finally an American carrier returning to Scandinavia. Now just to wait for a West Coast-Scandinavia (not including Denmark) service
[Edited 2004-06-14 23:12:31]
Head in the clouds... yet feet planted firmly on the ground.
Warren747sp From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 1132 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (9 years 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 5146 times:
Just because SAS can't compete on this route. You Swedes don't have to be so upset about it.
BA been flying Trans-Atlantic with B752 for a number of years now.
Vadheim From Norway, joined Jul 2000, 618 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (9 years 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 4926 times:
Yes, Continental Airlines first flight to Oslo - Gardermoen (OSL) will arrive on Friday morning @ 09:45am
Hopefully, this route will do well as long as SAS stay out of the way (I can't see that happen unfortunately.....). Maybe we can have the B767 eventually, thinking of increased cargo capacity between Norway and the U.S.
DoorsToManual From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 22, posted (9 years 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 4755 times:
Hi
No offence intended, but I am fairly surprised that CO are even flying to OSL, even if it is "only" with a 757. Do people think this route will be a success? It will certainly be interesting to see what happens; very unusual to see a US carrier in Scandinavia these days.
Vadheim From Norway, joined Jul 2000, 618 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (9 years 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 4712 times:
Scandinavia has 20 million people (e.g. same as Australia), so it is about time we have an American carrier here again There are also close relations between Scandinavia and America historically and economically!
Solnabo From Sweden, joined Jan 2008, 795 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (9 years 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 4545 times:
Sweden contributes with engineparts from Volvo Aero and a frame to the wings from SAAB to Airbus!
Pbb: U got no humor att all whatsoever! The writing in swedish was a JOKE
Mike/SE
jeeehhhhzuz
Airbus SAS - Love them both
25 Heisan67: And from what I've heard CO plans a 3 weekly service during the winter periode. Operating the folowing days: 1-5-7
26 STT757: CO has been flying 757s across the Atlantic for almost 10 years now, they have been very successful and profitable for the airline. Business traveler
27 Christiaan: Just because SAS can't compete on this route. You Swedes don't have to be so upset about it. BA been flying Trans-Atlantic with B752 for a number of y
28 Scottb: SAS may have been the only airline running the route, but they were clearly not able to make it work profitably recently, or they'd still be running i
29 ScottishLaddie: CO seems to start almost all their new routes on a 752 for the first year or so. GLA, EDI, OSL, MAN amongst others all started at 752s, EDI and OSL as
30 Sk945: I think its great that CO coming to OSL. Just hope that all you Norweigans use this flight instead of going with KLM or BA to USA. I'm not upset, even
31 Jetboy80: Do anybody know if SAS Airbus 321 can make it from Oslo to New York? I know they have talked about outpace the 321 operations, but maybe they should p
32 ConcordeBoy: BA been flying Trans-Atlantic with B752 for a number of years now ...BA hasn't flown TransAtlantic with a 752 for a number of years now.
33 MadViking: Speaking of COs 757, they are launching the B757 Winglet Program with Aviation Partners Boeing. Eleven 738s and eleven 752s will be initially fitted w
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