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Qatar Airways Increases New York Frequency to Three Flights per Day

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Qatar Airways will switch from operating two to three daily flights to New York (JFK) beginning on 30 October 2023. The new flights, which conveniently arrive early morning and depart late evening from New York (JFK), offer new connections between New York and more than 80 locations in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

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Customers from all around the country will gain from the improved connection between JetBlue and Qatar Airways via New York. With three daily flights scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and evening, making connections from Detroit, Raleigh-Durham, Orlando, or Tampa to Doha, Kathmandu, Bangkok, or Johannesburg has never been simpler. Members of the expansive codeshare flights operated by both loyalty programmes, JetBlue TrueBlue and Qatar Airways Privilege Club, can accrue miles from them.

American Airlines‘ strategic alliance with Qatar Airways is growing as well, and on October 28, 2023, it will begin flying to Doha from its hub in Philadelphia. Through connections to more than 90 destinations in North America, the Caribbean, and Central America as well as more than 80 cities in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, American Airlines’ new Philadelphia – Doha flights will provide consumers convenient travel alternatives and advantages.

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With considerable codeshare expansion and distribution enablement, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways will also provide customers from the West Coast with greater connections. On Alaska Airlines‘ website, travelers will soon be able to make reservations for trips outside Doha.

Qatar Airways serves key destinations in the U.S. such as Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington DC (IAD).

Flight schedule to New York (JFK): (all local time)

Everyday:

Doha (DOH) to New York (JFK) – Flight No. QR701: Departure 08:15; Arrival 15:05

New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR702: Departure 20:20; Arrival 16:4

Doha (DOH) to New York (JFK) – Flight No. QR705: Departure 15:30; Arrival 22:20

New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR704: Departure 10:15; Arrival 06:40+1

Daily addition as of 30 October 2023:

Doha (DOH) to New York (JFK) – Flight No. QR703: Departure 01:25; Arrival 08:15

New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR706: Departure 01:20; Arrival 21:45

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.