|
|
|
|
|
|
Newsletter |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
As of October 26th, the Boeing 777-300 ER, one of the most advanced aircrafts in the sky, will start its operation on the daily Vienna-Dubai route. The Boeing 777-300 ER features a new generation of comfort in Economy class with service excellence and award-winning cuisine. The aircraft is equipped with the ICE digital widescreen system - a personal, on-demand entertainment centre that each passenger can control on his personal screen. Passengers can follow the progress of the flight, take a view from the aircraft~s external cameras or watch one of the 600 channels of premium entertainment with the latest movies from around the world.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qatar Airways Receives Top Honours In Asia
Qatar Airways has again topped polls at the 19th Annual TTG Travel Awards. The airline was voted best in the Middle East following an awards ceremony in Bangkok.
Readers of the leading travel trade publication again recognised Qatar Airways as the standout airline in the Middle East, the third year in a row that the Qatar’s national carrier has been honoured.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker was delighted that the airline scooped the award, fending off strong competition in the region.
“Once again, Qatar Airways has shown it is the preferred airline for the travel industry in Asia. This award demonstrates the consistency and dedication that the airline is committed to providing its valuable customers,” Al Baker said.
Since 2007, Qatar Airways has launched several new routes throughout Asia, including Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Guangzhou in China, and Bali in Indonesia. The airline has also increased frequencies on a number of its key Asian routes including, Kuala Lumpur, Manila Osaka and Seoul.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boarding Pass privileges!
Within 7 days of your arrival, present your SIA or SilkAir boarding pass at over 300 different locations to receive discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment, tourist attractions and transport services. In addition, you~ll enjoy attractive offers in selected outlets at Singapore Changi Airport on the day you fly.
Boarding Pass Privileges are available in Singapore, Australia, Bali, Bangkok, Kyushu, London, Malaysia, New York City and Philippines
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fly with Lufthansa 3 times daily from Linz to Munich
Discover the world from Linz!
With three flights daily Lufthansa offers great connecting possibilities through
Lufthansa’s southern hub Munich to the worldwide Lufthansa network.
Linz-Munich
The first flight leaves at 09.10 a.m. which gives you the possibility to reach connecting flights to New York and Washington as well as to many different European destinations.
The next flight leaves at 11.30 a.m. to reach connecting flights to the USA for example to fly to Los Angeles and New York, as well as to Tokyo in Japan. The evening flight leaves at 19.55 p.m. just on time to catch connecting flights to Asia: for example to fly to Shanghai, Hong Kong, and to Sao Paulo in South America.
Munich - Linz
The flights from Munich leaving at 07.55 a.m., 11.30 a.m. and 18.40 p.m. also offer ideal connecting flights from the Lufthansa Network to Linz.
With those flight connections, Business Travelers have also the possibility of a one-day business journey.
For further details contact one of our travel partners.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Austrian reduces winter capacities on routes into USA by 21 % !
Chicago will no longer be served from the beginning of the winter schedule. The flight schedule to Mumbai will be reduced from seven to five flights a week in the winter season. From mid-January 2009 until the end of the winter season, the number of flights to New York will be reduced from six to five a week, and to Washington from seven to six. The overall result of these changes is a significant reduction of 21% in production (measured in available seat kilometers or ASK). The aircraft capacities freed up by the changes will be used to bring forward technical stand times and modifications over the winter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
More flights in SWISS’s 2008/09 winter schedules
SWISS will be further expanding its services in Europe with the start of the new winter schedules on October 26, 2008.
London City will see its service to and from Zurich increased from eight to nine daily frequencies from the start of the winter timetable period. Service on the Zurich-Istanbul route will be increased to two daily flights. Additional Saturday and Sunday SWISS services will also be operated between Christmas and Easter. The extra frequencies will be added to the Geneva-Manchester and Zurich-Stockholm routes.
New Geneva-Budapest service
In response to changed traffic demand, SWISS’s services to Valencia will be switched from Geneva to Zurich. The capacity released in Geneva will be used to offer a new non-stop service to and from Budapest. Elsewhere, Zurich-Manchester flights will be newly operated with Airbus A319 equipment.
Airbus A340s for the Zurich-Dubai-Muscat route
On the intercontinental front, SWISS will be raising capacity on its Zurich-Dubai-Muscat route: from December 15, 2008 onwards, the service will be operated using Airbus A340 equipment with a three-class cabin. As a result, the shorter Zurich-Tel Aviv route will be switched to Airbus A330 operation from the same date.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Air France’s new, improved SME program, Voyageur Rewards, goes online! Offering small and medium-sized companies the opportunity to earn points each time one of their employees flies with Air France, Voyageur Rewards is now even more generous and rewarding. Companies can now enrol, manage their accounts and book prime tickets by themselves in their dedicated online space. Valid for at least two full calendar years, Voyageur Rewards Points can now also be converted into upgrades and excess baggage. Flying Blue members (Air France and KLM’s customer loyalty program) naturally continue to accumulate Miles in their personal accounts and enjoy all the advantages reserved to members depending on their status. |
|
|
|
|
|
Effective from 01Jul2008 to 06Oct2008, based on travel date, China Airlines (CI) & Mandarin Airlines (AE) cooperate with China Eastern Airlines (MU) to launch a joint promotion, CI’s Dynasty Flyer Members travel CI or MU Direct Weekend Charter Flights to Mainland China , or travel either CI or AE’s flights from Taipei, Kaohsiung or Taichung to Hong Kong, and same day transfer from Hong Kong on China Eastern Airlines flights to mainland 14 destinations can be credited double mileage.
14 destinations are Shanghai, Fuzhou, Wuxi, Ningbo, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Jinan, Kunming, Xi~an, Wenzhou, Nanchang, Hefei and Taiyuan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in seats offered and passengers transported by Alitalia from Rome Fiumicino airport
With reference to the trends in traffic growth at Rome Fiumicino airport, Alitalia has registered an increase in passengers carried of 29.6% in June and 29.3% from the 1st to the 28th July, due to an increase in seats offered of 32% and 29.9% respectively.
It is evident from this data that the increase in seats offered by the company from Fiumicino is reflected with an increase in proportion of its own traffic at the station.
Of particular relevance is the growth of passengers on international flights in comparison to last year, with an increase of 146.5% in June and 115.9% from the 1st to the 28th July.
|
|
|
|
|
|
The KLM Group and its partners serve a global network connecting more than 728 destinations in 149 countries on six continents. KLM and its partners offer swift transfers at their many hubs dotted around the globe. Whichever KLM partner you choose to fly, the quality of service is guaranteed. KLM together with Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines have joined the Sky Team alliance since September 2004 in which Air France currently cooperates with Delta Air lines, Alitalia, Korean Air, CSA Czech Airlines, Aéro Mexico and Aeroflot. Further information can be found at KLM.com |
|
|
|
|
|
.jpg)
|
|
B2T - New boarding zone for all Africa flights
As from October 15, b.air passengers departing for Africa will board no longer in the B-Pier, but at the new T-zone which is in the end of the Pier A. There will be explicit signage in the airport indicating the route to the T-gates from check-in, as well as from incoming arrivals in Piers A and B. The T-zone will be transformed into a Non-Schengen zone from 8:00 to 12:00 every day (excluding irregularities) for this purpose, and once all our A-330 aircraft have departed to Africa, it will be transformed into a Schengen zone again. There are 6 T-gates in the T-zone.
Transfer pax coming from non-Shengen countries
Passengers arriving from a Non-Schengen country (e.g : U.K, Switzerland) and transfering to Africa arrive in Pier B, and will be invited to direct themselves to a transfer centre (IRDL) where they will be bussed directly to the T-zone.
Transfer pax coming from Shengen countries
Passengers arriving from a Schengen country (e.g : Italy) arrive in Pier A, so they will simply have to walk to the T-zone, which will be in the same terminal.
There is no change to the passenger flows regarding arrivals from Africa, as they will continue to arrive at Pier B as before.
T-zone passengers departing to Africa will be able to enjoy extra customer features such as a relax area with confortable seating, water and newspaper sevice, a kids corner and internet access. As for our business passengers and Privilege Platinum and Gold, they will be able to enjoy a new dedicated business lounge service at their disposal, as of November 17.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jet Airways, India~s premier international airline commences its daily services from Mumbai to San Francisco via Shanghai. Jet Airways thus becomes the first Indian carrier to operate daily non-stop flights to Shanghai from Mumbai and onward to San Francisco.
Jet Airways, has also has been recognized for the excellence and quality of its service and in-flight experience in the ‘Airline of the Year Category’ at the second Annual awards ceremony, held at the British Museum in London in June 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is a wonderful time in your life to be travelling. In most cultures, age brings respect. Children will gravitate to you. Local women will be protective, and you~ll suffer less from unsolicited male advances.Check your library for the many travel books written especially for the older adult. They contain valuable information about obtaining discounts, avoiding single supplements, educational holidays and the many group travel opportunities available for those of mature age.Planning an adventure holiday involving hiking or a lot of walking? If you~re not already involved in fitness activities, consider beginning an appropriate exercise program at least a month before your departure.Expecting to carry a backpack? You might want to do a few training walks to get used to it. You can start light and work your way up to carrying the full capacity.If you~re experiencing the hot flashes of menopause, pack a wardrobe of ~layers~ that can easily be adjusted to your fluctuating body temperature.A small magnifying glass is perfect for reading the tiny print on maps.Make very sure that you have adequate health and travel insurance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you plan to take a plane trip while pregnant, discuss it with your doctor first. Barring any problems or complications, your doctor will probably let you go - except in the very early stages (when miscarriages are more likely to occur) or in the later stages (when you may be more likely to go into labor). Most airlines have regulations regarding how late into a pregnancy you may travel. Check before you fly to avoid disappointment.It is probably not a good idea to travel anywhere that requires prior immunization. Avoiding the introduction or ingestion of foreign substances during pregnancy (including alcohol and nicotine) is the safest route to a healthy baby. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A guide to security belts and pouches |
|
You might end up carrying a lot of important documents, as well as money. Unless everything gets stolen, this way you~ll have some extra money and papers that will make it easier to replace what was stolen, not to mention that some extra money can make it possible for you to continue your travels while waiting for new travelers cheques or documents. When making purchases, be modest. Don~t flash large amounts of cash. The wallet of a westerner can tempt people in poor countries to commit murder! Please remember this! About half the size of the waist type. It hangs inside your pants from your belt or belt loop. It is made out of nylon, cotton or leather, has one or two zippered compartments. It is very easy to whip out when needed and does not draw a lot of attention if you have to get to it to pay for a meal. Most of these times are small, just large enough to hold your passport, money, and a very small pack of airline tickets. I would recommend you purchase one of these devices that match the general color of the belt you will be wearing most of the time. If you are wearing white shorts and a white belt, the black belt loop of the money wallet would stand out like a sore thumb. Usually the wallet is available in black or tan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lost, Delayed and Damaged Luggage |
|
Interesting statistics about luggage problems with he airlines, last year air travel increased about 5% amongst air travelers but complaints about baggage doubled. Roughly the airline industry mishandled about 6 out of every 1000 bags. That~s not too bad, unless the bag that is lost belongs to you. the airlines have a higher stake now more than ever to insure your luggage gets to you. The manner in which airlines move and track luggage has stayed the same for the last ten or so years. Except for a few airports that have placed electronic scanners throughout the baggage process, most airlines have not way to tell where your luggage is.Maybe someday the airlines will be able to track luggage like the way FedEx and UPS track packages.Call them up and they can tell you exactly where you package is.What is on the horizon for the tracking of luggage is a new sophisticated system that would tag bags with a radio transmitter that would allow the tracing of bags just like FedEx.But until this technology is made available or other improvements are made in the luggage system, travelers must understand the process in which a bag is handled so they can take the necessary precautions to insure their bags safe arrival. |
|
|
|
|
|
