Airways Weekly Briefing: Oct 17-23, 2022

Here are this week's most-read articles, including British Airways replacing Aer Lingus' Heathrow flights; United Airlines axing historic Hilo flights; and Conviasa ending the world's last A340-200 passenger service.

Choose the story that interests you the most and read on!

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British Airways to Replace Aer Lingus Flights to Heathrow — airwaysmag.com

British Airways (BA) will ramp up operations at Belfast's BHD to compensate for Aer Lingus (EI) discontinuing service to LHR.

United Airlines to Suspend Hilo, Hawaii Route — airwaysmag.com

United Airlines (UA) filed plans to discontinue service to Hilo, Hawaii, effective January 7.

Lufthansa Lockheed Superstar, JU 52 to Go on Display — airwaysmag.com Lufthansa's (LH) historic Lockheed Superstar and JU 52 aircraft will be given a new home for the airline's 100th anniversary.

Qatar Airways Cuts Destinations to Take in World Cup Fans — airwaysmag.com Qatar Airways (QR) has withdrawn flights to DOH from 18 destinations to make room for airlines flying in World Cup fans.

Qantas Pulls A380 Melbourne-Los Angeles First Class — airwaysmag.com

Qantas (QF) is set to remove the first-class cabin on the A380 Melbourne-Los Angeles route.

Top 10 Stories of the Week

Conviasa to End World’s Last A340-200 Passenger Service — airwaysmag.com Venezuelan carrier Conviasa (V0) is scrapping its only Airbus A340-200 aircraft, ending the last passenger service for the type in the world.

United Airlines Dreamliner Fleet Complete with Polaris Seats — airwaysmag.com

United Airlines (UA) flew its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to China to be reconfigured with new Polaris cabins.

Air India Boss Discusses Five Year Plan — airwaysmag.com Air India (AI) plans to expand its fleet and re-establish itself as a "world-class" airline.

Alaska Airlines Pilots Ratify New Contract — airwaysmag.com Alaska Airlines (AS) pilots voted to approve a new three-year contract that includes increased pay and better benefits.

How Turboprops Are Delivered over Long Distances — airwaysmag.com With assigned limited ranges, turboprops require several methods to deliver them to faraway airlines.

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