From Russia with Loss
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From Russia with Loss
CX is discontinuing the 3x weekly Moscow service from June.
Cathay Pacific to discontinue Moscow service from June
Not that surprising, really, when you consider the state of Russia's economy.
Cathay Pacific to discontinue Moscow service from June
Not that surprising, really, when you consider the state of Russia's economy.
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Most if not all of my Moscow flights were full with staff on JS! With all of the Russians traveling around Asia, we could have gone daily months ago!
A city of 11.5 million people, no other HKG carrier flying there, and we cannot make money on the route!
EK flys a 777 twice a day, they also fly to st Petersburg!
A city of 11.5 million people, no other HKG carrier flying there, and we cannot make money on the route!
EK flys a 777 twice a day, they also fly to st Petersburg!
short flights long nights
Can I add..EK tried the A380 in to Moscow, it did not work. However 777 loads are generally full.
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The fact that the loads were generally high is only part of the story. The key issue is the yield from the load, especially with the state of the Rouble.
Over the past year the Rouble has gone from 35-40 to the USD to about 60 today.
Resources are better used elsewhere.
Over the past year the Rouble has gone from 35-40 to the USD to about 60 today.
Resources are better used elsewhere.
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I think with the fall of the rubble it was too much for CX. Perhaps when the currency recovers and we get the A350 they might consider bringing it back. My flights were always 75% (if not 100%) full. Its a good market but the war between Ukraine and Russia is having an affect on the flights.
The per diem crew get has dropped quite a bit....
I will miss the lovely Russian long legged women..... maybe one in particular....
The per diem crew get has dropped quite a bit....
I will miss the lovely Russian long legged women..... maybe one in particular....