Air China to start B777-300ER's to Sydney

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

The B777-300ER's are back again this summer operating CA173/174....

Air China in Northern Winter 2014/15 season once again introduces Boeing 777-300ER operations on Beijing – Sydney route, replacing A330-200 aircraft. Winter 2014/15′s Boeing 777-300ER operation is scheduled from 10DEC14 to 04MAR15, Beijing departure.

CA173 PEK1700 – 0740+1SYD 77W D
CA174 SYD2100 – 0550+1PEK 77W D

The Star Alliance member has been offering 777-300ER service on this route, during Northern Winter season, in the last 2 years.

Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2014/08/29/ca-peksyd-w14/

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

No B77W's this summer, a bit of change...

Air China has released preliminary info on operational aircraft changes for Beijing – Sydney route, in Northern winter 2015/16 season. From 25OCT15 to 26MAR16, the Star Alliance member will operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft, instead of -200. Further changes to planned operation remains possible, as the airline is not displaying Boeing 777-300ER operation for peak travel season at present time.

CA173 PEK1700 – 0740+1SYD 333 D
CA174 SYD2040 – 0530+1PEK 333 D

Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2015/06/03/ca-syd-nw15update1/

[Emil C]

Air China in Northern Winter 2015/16 season is expanding operational frequency on Beijing – Sydney route, with the addition of 4 weekly CA193/194 operation, starting 15NOV15. Overall service will increase from 7 to 11 weekly as a result. Reservation for the new flight is now open.

CA173 PEK1700 – 0740+1SYD 333 D
CA193 PEK2230 – 1310+1SYD 333 x246

CA194 SYD1500 – 2350PEK 333 x357
CA174 SYD2040 – 0530+1PEK 333 D

CA193/194 to be operated by A330-200 from 15NOV15 to 10DEC15.

http://airlineroute.net/2015/06/26/ca-syd-w15/