Emirates Airline is providing the only daily, non-stop passenger service to Dubai from Prague,Czech Republic
Travellers from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Korea - and as far a field as Australia - were amongst those on board the 1st July inaugural.
Emirates already carries travellers from the Czech Republic on its flights out of Vienna, Frankfurt and Munich. The new direct service, bringing more convenience and reduced travelling times to passengers, will be served by an Airbus A330-200 aircraft, offering 27 seats in Business Class and 251 in Economy.
EK 140 leaves Prague at 16:20hrs and gets into Dubai at 00:10hrs the following day. EK 139 leaves Dubai at 10:30hrs and lands in Prague at 14:50hrs.
The airline is currently setting up offices in Prague and establishing teams in sales, finance, airport support and cargo. In all, more than 20 Czechs nationals are being employed. This will take the number of Czechs employed by the Emirates Group to over 100, which includes more than 60 cabin crew, based in Dubai, where they enjoy a tax free salary and a sunny climate all year round.
“The Emirates' flight is the first scheduled all-year-round non-stop service to Dubai. It will enable Czechs to travel directly to the Middle East for the first time, whilst also linking passengers to a range of destinations in the Eastern Hemisphere. Thanks to this unique network of connections, we are expecting a great deal of interest in flights to Dubai, more than 140,000 passengers during 2010,” said Miroslav Dvořák, CEO Prague Airport.
When passengers arrive in Dubai, they will experience Emirates' world leading passenger facility, Terminal 3. Exclusively for the use of the airline's passengers, T3 is light, airy and has taken air travel to a new level of comfort and convenience.
In 1993, trade between the Czech Republic and the UAE stood at just under USD 26 million. In 2008, that figure had shot up to 678 million, according to figures from the Czech Foreign Ministry. A number of Czech companies have offices in the UAE.
Nearly 30% of exports to the UAE are glass products including the Czech produced and world-renowned Bohemian glass.
Trade between the Czech Republic and the UAE has leapt from under USD 26 million (AED 95 million) in 1993 to USD 678 million (AED 2.4 billion) in 2008, according to the Czech Foreign Ministry. Nearly 30% of exports to the UAE are glass products including Czech-made Bohemian glass.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
transavia.com winter schedule ticket sales
transavia.com starts ticket sales for the 2011/2012 winter season. The airline will expand its business by 35%, mainly by adding more city trip destinations like Madrid, Vienna, Prague, Milan, Lisbon and Athens. And also by expanding its winter sports programme, by flying to new destination Zurich from Eindhoven Airport and by introducing new routes to Innsbruck and Salzburg from Groningen Airport.
The winter schedule starts on 1 November 2011 and will end after 9 April 2012. By starting ticket sales as early as April, transavia.com meets customer needs for early winter holiday bookings.
By expanding its network and increasing the number of flights from regional airports, transavia.com continues its strategy of growth. Last season, winter sports bookings were already very successful with a substantial increase of almost 50%. With these new winter sports destinations and routes, transavia.com will, again, meet the growing demand for short ski breaks. By expanding regional capacity, transavia.com will be better able to serve the whole Dutch market as well as the Belgian and German border regions. The airline will increase the number of flights from Rotterdam by 30%, will double its number of flights from Eindhoven Airport and will also operate flights from Groningen Airport to Innsbruck and Salzburg. The six new destinations that transavia.com started operating this month, will remain bookable all year. This meets the growing demand for short trips to sunny destinations and city trips.
Our repositioning makes our product more transparent and it allows customers to better see exactly what they purchase. Ticket prices have been divided into basic product rates and rates for the additional services customers may choose. Our customers always enjoy the benefits of the largest number and the most enjoyable destinations, honest rates, easy ‘search and book’, knowing exactly what they are going to get, and service with a smile. For this, at transavia.com, we work 24/7 with enthousiasm and dedication.
The winter schedule starts on 1 November 2011 and will end after 9 April 2012. By starting ticket sales as early as April, transavia.com meets customer needs for early winter holiday bookings.
By expanding its network and increasing the number of flights from regional airports, transavia.com continues its strategy of growth. Last season, winter sports bookings were already very successful with a substantial increase of almost 50%. With these new winter sports destinations and routes, transavia.com will, again, meet the growing demand for short ski breaks. By expanding regional capacity, transavia.com will be better able to serve the whole Dutch market as well as the Belgian and German border regions. The airline will increase the number of flights from Rotterdam by 30%, will double its number of flights from Eindhoven Airport and will also operate flights from Groningen Airport to Innsbruck and Salzburg. The six new destinations that transavia.com started operating this month, will remain bookable all year. This meets the growing demand for short trips to sunny destinations and city trips.
Our repositioning makes our product more transparent and it allows customers to better see exactly what they purchase. Ticket prices have been divided into basic product rates and rates for the additional services customers may choose. Our customers always enjoy the benefits of the largest number and the most enjoyable destinations, honest rates, easy ‘search and book’, knowing exactly what they are going to get, and service with a smile. For this, at transavia.com, we work 24/7 with enthousiasm and dedication.
new flights from Prague to Baku
AZAL Airlines Initiates a New Link from Prague to Baku
At present the Azerbaijani national carrier occupies a leading position among the former Soviet states. In terms of aircraft numbers, it is one of the leading carriers both in the region and in the CIS countries. AZAL's primary objective is to extend its flights into Europe and to shore up its position as one of the largest airlines in Eastern Europe. The company is known for the high levels of service and safety of its flights.
Baku – Prague - Baku J2 109/110 (local time)
Flight Number Days of Flight Departure time from Baku Arrival time to Prague Aircraft type
J2 109 Thursday 08.15 09.45 А-319
Arrival time to Baku
J2 110 Thursday 12.10 19.05 А-319
Collaboration between Prague Airport and AZAL not only opens a scheduled connection between the two countries, but also opens a major aviation thoroughfare between the Caucasus region, Europe and the world. The new link to the Azerbaijani capital is important for the development of tourism and trade between the two countries.
In addition to AZAL, Prague Airport and the Azerbaijan Embassy in Prague, TERMA TRAVEL, one of the leading incoming tour operators, contributed significantly to establishing the Prague – Baku connection. The head of TERMA TRAVEL, Fakhraddin Mirzoev, who is also a general agent for AZAL, said: "We are extremely pleased to have this connection. It's a great stimulus for increasing the number of tourists from Azerbaijan to the Czech Republic and vice versa. The Czech Republic has a multitude of natural and historical venues of global significance, a rich cultural life and gastronomic traditions. In addition, the Czech Republic is located right in the heart of Europe and forms an excellent starting point for tourists from Azerbaijan for travel throughout Europe."
"We are pleased that after four years, we have to enable to reinitiate direct regular flights between Baku and Prague," said Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director of Prague Airport for Air Commerce, Marketing and Product Management, adding: "We also believe this will be a successful connection because in 2009, when there were no direct scheduled flights between Prague and Baku, there were 9000 passengers flying the route. These passengers were forced to transfer in Istanbul, Vienna or Moscow. That's why Baku was top among destinations in the former Soviet Union for us. Preliminary indications of passenger interest suggest that the frequency of the connection will be increased in the near future."
An opening ceremony for the Baku – Prague route and a meeting of airline representatives with Azerbaijani and Czech media took place in the Club Continental VIP Lounge at Prague Airport.
About Prague Airport:
In 2009, the airport handled 11.64 million passengers. Prague Airport was rated the Best Airport in Eastern Europe in the 2008 World Airport Awards. Passengers will have access during the 2010 summer season to 50 airlines connecting Prague directly with 131 destinations around the globe.
At present the Azerbaijani national carrier occupies a leading position among the former Soviet states. In terms of aircraft numbers, it is one of the leading carriers both in the region and in the CIS countries. AZAL's primary objective is to extend its flights into Europe and to shore up its position as one of the largest airlines in Eastern Europe. The company is known for the high levels of service and safety of its flights.
Baku – Prague - Baku J2 109/110 (local time)
Flight Number Days of Flight Departure time from Baku Arrival time to Prague Aircraft type
J2 109 Thursday 08.15 09.45 А-319
Arrival time to Baku
J2 110 Thursday 12.10 19.05 А-319
Collaboration between Prague Airport and AZAL not only opens a scheduled connection between the two countries, but also opens a major aviation thoroughfare between the Caucasus region, Europe and the world. The new link to the Azerbaijani capital is important for the development of tourism and trade between the two countries.
In addition to AZAL, Prague Airport and the Azerbaijan Embassy in Prague, TERMA TRAVEL, one of the leading incoming tour operators, contributed significantly to establishing the Prague – Baku connection. The head of TERMA TRAVEL, Fakhraddin Mirzoev, who is also a general agent for AZAL, said: "We are extremely pleased to have this connection. It's a great stimulus for increasing the number of tourists from Azerbaijan to the Czech Republic and vice versa. The Czech Republic has a multitude of natural and historical venues of global significance, a rich cultural life and gastronomic traditions. In addition, the Czech Republic is located right in the heart of Europe and forms an excellent starting point for tourists from Azerbaijan for travel throughout Europe."
"We are pleased that after four years, we have to enable to reinitiate direct regular flights between Baku and Prague," said Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director of Prague Airport for Air Commerce, Marketing and Product Management, adding: "We also believe this will be a successful connection because in 2009, when there were no direct scheduled flights between Prague and Baku, there were 9000 passengers flying the route. These passengers were forced to transfer in Istanbul, Vienna or Moscow. That's why Baku was top among destinations in the former Soviet Union for us. Preliminary indications of passenger interest suggest that the frequency of the connection will be increased in the near future."
An opening ceremony for the Baku – Prague route and a meeting of airline representatives with Azerbaijani and Czech media took place in the Club Continental VIP Lounge at Prague Airport.
About Prague Airport:
In 2009, the airport handled 11.64 million passengers. Prague Airport was rated the Best Airport in Eastern Europe in the 2008 World Airport Awards. Passengers will have access during the 2010 summer season to 50 airlines connecting Prague directly with 131 destinations around the globe.
flights Newcastle to Czech Republic
Jet2.com launched low cost flights from Czech Republic to Newcastle,Flights begin 5th November 2010 and operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays – perfect for a short break in the UK. Fares start from just 1005CZK one way including tax. Seats are on sale now.
Prague Airport received the Award for Best Airport in Eastern Europe in the World Airport Awards. During the 2009/2010 summer season, passengers will have access to 50 airlines connecting Prague directly with 131 destinations around the globe.
This new route will provide the people of Prague and the surrounding areas direct access to the fabulous lively city of Newcastle and the beautiful surrounding countryside of North East England. Likewise, the people from these areas will have the opportunity to fly directly to the ever popular city break destination of Prague and the vicinity.
The Chief Executive of Jet2.com, Philip Meeson, said, “We are thrilled to launch this direct service between Prague and the exciting city of Newcastle. The launch of this service continues our route expansion from Prague airport. I am sure this will be a very popular route for our passengers in Newcastle and it also offers passengers from Prague an efficient and award-winning service with friendly low fares. “With flights starting from only 1005CZK one way including taxes, there really is no excuse not to make the journey from Prague and to experience a fantastic part of the UK.”
The expansion of Jet2.com in Prague has been equally welcomed by Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director, Aviation Business and Marketing of Prague Airport who said "We are delighted that Jet2.com have announced a fourth route from Prague airport to Newcastle and look forward to continuing the good relationship we have built up over the last few years".
Newcastle is an exciting and dynamic city which has undergone a huge transformation in recent years to become a favourite city break destination. It was also recently voted England’s friendliest city! Situated on the banks of the river Tyne the city is famous for its many bridges. It has stunning modern architecture as well as historic buildings, fantastic shopping, (including the largest shopping centre in Europe) and a lively nightlife and cultural scene. The countryside near Newcastle is stunning – follow the coastal trail to see the many castles of Northumberland – maybe stopping off to visit Alnwick castle, the castle used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
Also in the region is the amazing attraction of Hadrians’s wall – the wall built by the Romans in AD122 across the whole width of Northern England to mark and defend their territory. This World Heritage site is one of the most visited attractions in the North of England.
Jet2.com also flies from Prague to the UK cities of Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds year round.
Prague Airport received the Award for Best Airport in Eastern Europe in the World Airport Awards. During the 2009/2010 summer season, passengers will have access to 50 airlines connecting Prague directly with 131 destinations around the globe.
This new route will provide the people of Prague and the surrounding areas direct access to the fabulous lively city of Newcastle and the beautiful surrounding countryside of North East England. Likewise, the people from these areas will have the opportunity to fly directly to the ever popular city break destination of Prague and the vicinity.
The Chief Executive of Jet2.com, Philip Meeson, said, “We are thrilled to launch this direct service between Prague and the exciting city of Newcastle. The launch of this service continues our route expansion from Prague airport. I am sure this will be a very popular route for our passengers in Newcastle and it also offers passengers from Prague an efficient and award-winning service with friendly low fares. “With flights starting from only 1005CZK one way including taxes, there really is no excuse not to make the journey from Prague and to experience a fantastic part of the UK.”
The expansion of Jet2.com in Prague has been equally welcomed by Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director, Aviation Business and Marketing of Prague Airport who said "We are delighted that Jet2.com have announced a fourth route from Prague airport to Newcastle and look forward to continuing the good relationship we have built up over the last few years".
Newcastle is an exciting and dynamic city which has undergone a huge transformation in recent years to become a favourite city break destination. It was also recently voted England’s friendliest city! Situated on the banks of the river Tyne the city is famous for its many bridges. It has stunning modern architecture as well as historic buildings, fantastic shopping, (including the largest shopping centre in Europe) and a lively nightlife and cultural scene. The countryside near Newcastle is stunning – follow the coastal trail to see the many castles of Northumberland – maybe stopping off to visit Alnwick castle, the castle used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
Also in the region is the amazing attraction of Hadrians’s wall – the wall built by the Romans in AD122 across the whole width of Northern England to mark and defend their territory. This World Heritage site is one of the most visited attractions in the North of England.
Jet2.com also flies from Prague to the UK cities of Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds year round.
Prague Airport Self Check-In Kiosks
Prague Airport Self Check-In allows for rapid, simple, straightforward check-in, making for a better use of time at Prague airport. Comfort self check-in is available in several languages, including English and Chinese. The self check-in process also offers supplementary services such as additional seating changes, the printing of a flight itinerary and return-flight check-in for one-day trips in which the return flight is within 24 hours of departure. The new kiosks feature a lowered touchscreen which makes them fully accessible to passengers who are wheelchair-bound, as well.
Almost 667,000 passengers on scheduled flights, 13% of the total passenger count departing from Prague last year, made use of the 25 self check-in kiosks in both terminals of Prague Airport. Passengers of Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines were the greatest users of the self check-in kiosks last year at 55%, with passengers of Czech Airlines, Air France and KLM next with a 45% usage rate. January data for this year shows use of the kiosks continues to grow. 61% of Czech Airlines passengers, for example, used the kiosks on departure from Prague. The latest generation CUSS S3 kiosks have been in service at Prague Airport since the end of November 2009 and may presently be used by passengers flying with the following airlines: Czech Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Finnair and Iberia. Prague Airport is thus keeping pace with the global trend toward increasing passenger check-in capacity without additional investment.
The self check-in kiosks saw the most use between the hours of 8 AM-11 AM and then again between 3 PM-6 PM.
All passengers of the airlines noted above with an electronic ticket may use the CUSS S3 kiosks. If the self check-in kiosks may not be used for a particular flight, the passenger is notified that it will be necessary to use assisted check-in at the counter.
An instructional video on the upper monitor of the self check-in kiosk instructs passengers in its successful use. Trained personnel are ready to help passengers with any difficulties they may encounter.
Almost 667,000 passengers on scheduled flights, 13% of the total passenger count departing from Prague last year, made use of the 25 self check-in kiosks in both terminals of Prague Airport. Passengers of Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines were the greatest users of the self check-in kiosks last year at 55%, with passengers of Czech Airlines, Air France and KLM next with a 45% usage rate. January data for this year shows use of the kiosks continues to grow. 61% of Czech Airlines passengers, for example, used the kiosks on departure from Prague. The latest generation CUSS S3 kiosks have been in service at Prague Airport since the end of November 2009 and may presently be used by passengers flying with the following airlines: Czech Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Finnair and Iberia. Prague Airport is thus keeping pace with the global trend toward increasing passenger check-in capacity without additional investment.
The self check-in kiosks saw the most use between the hours of 8 AM-11 AM and then again between 3 PM-6 PM.
All passengers of the airlines noted above with an electronic ticket may use the CUSS S3 kiosks. If the self check-in kiosks may not be used for a particular flight, the passenger is notified that it will be necessary to use assisted check-in at the counter.
An instructional video on the upper monitor of the self check-in kiosk instructs passengers in its successful use. Trained personnel are ready to help passengers with any difficulties they may encounter.
Brussels Airlines add flights to Prague Airport
This summer season,one-day city trip to Brussels or Prague is getting extremely easy. in cooperation with Prague Airport, Brussels Airlines significantly enhances its flight offer out of the Czech Republic, by adding one early morning frequency between Prague and Brussels and by operating some of these routes with bigger aircraft.
“On a daily basis Brussels Airlines will offer more than 800 seats between the Czech capital and Brussels. Flights are operated with a mixture of Airbus A 319 and AVRO Regional Jet aircraft. With our tailor-made 3 class product offer (b.business, b.flex economy and b.light economy), Brussels Airlines proposes ideal travel solutions for both business and leisure travelers and in addition provides passengers of all classes traveling out of Prague with the possibility of using their mobile phones (with internet connection) for Check-in and boarding” says Frédéric Dechamps, Vice President Sales Europe. “This combination of services offers even more flexibility than in the past and demonstrates our strong commitment towards the
Prague Airport, an important destination within the European network
With four daily flights out of Prague Airport and additional capacity by implementing bigger aircraft, Brussels Airlines further strengthens its position in the important Czech market and offers even more comfort and flexibility to its customers
Furthermore, the new frequency provides the passengers leaving Prague with access to an increased number of connecting flights via Brussels of more than 60 destinations within the Brussels Airlines network. Together with its Star Alliance partners, the Belgian airline even offers a total of 200 worldwide destinations out of theEuropean capital.
Czech market”, adds Dechamps. “Brussels Airlines is an important partner of Prague Airport. Last year alone, almost 100,000 passengers flew the Prague-Brussels route and greater frequency for the connection will mean a substantial increase in numbers. Passengers will also obtain better transfer options for trips both within Europe and to Africa and North America, as well,“ adds Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director for Aviation Business, Marketing and Product Management of Prague Airport.
Frequency increases
Brussels Airlines increases its frequencies to numerous destinations. For example, as from the start of the summer season, there will be two daily flights between Brussels and the Greek capital Athens. The flight offer to Bilbao will be substantially increased through a third daily flight. During the holiday months more flights will be offered to the holiday destinations Malaga (Costa del Sol), Palma (Mallorca, Balearic Islands) and Faro (Algarve). The weekend offer to cities like Florence, Lyon and Madrid will be expanded and the timetable to Marseille and Venice is improved to offer even more flexibility to the customers. During the summer season, regional AVRO jets will be replaced by larger Airbus A 319 / A 320 on a number of routes, for example Tel Aviv, Geneva, Berlin, Gothenburg, Vienna, Milan Malpensa, Paris CDG, Malaga and Copenhagen. The increase of the seat capacity (+10 pct compared to 2010) and flight frequencies is an important investment of Brussels Airlines in its homebase at Brussels Airport.
Fleet
The fleet is rejuvenated by the replacement of 5 AVRO RJ regional Jets by 4 larger Airbus A 319 and 2 Airbus A 320 aircraft. On the routes to Bristol and Newcastle Brussels Airlines leases aircraft capacity from partner British Midland International – BMI Regional (Embraer ER4 Jets) whilst flights to Hanover are operated by partner Tyrolean (Dash DH4).
Brussels Airlines is the Belgian airline that offers the widest choice of flights to and from its base in Brussels Airport.
The group has around 3000 employees and 46 aircraft that operate some 300 punctual flights daily, connecting the Capital of Europe to some 70 premium European and African airports. On its European routes, operated with AVRO, Boeing 737, and Airbus A319, Brussels Airlines offers the choice of a premium service at a very high level (“b.business”), an ultra-flexible product, which offers time-saving and comfort at reasonable prices (“b.flex economy+”) and a low fare product (“b.light economy”). On medium- and long-haul flights, the airline operates traditional business or economy class. Long-haul flights are operated with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. In addition to 20 destinations in Africa, Brussels Airlines and its intercontinental partners also offer long-haul service to the United Arab Emirates, China, Thailand, India and North America. Brussels Airlines is owned by SN Airholding and is backed up by more than 80 years of aviation experience in Belgium. In June 2009, Lufthansa announced its interest in the management structure and capital of the Belgian airline. Brussels Airlines has been a member of the global airline alliance Star Alliance since 9 December 2009. More information on www.brusselsairlines.com
“On a daily basis Brussels Airlines will offer more than 800 seats between the Czech capital and Brussels. Flights are operated with a mixture of Airbus A 319 and AVRO Regional Jet aircraft. With our tailor-made 3 class product offer (b.business, b.flex economy and b.light economy), Brussels Airlines proposes ideal travel solutions for both business and leisure travelers and in addition provides passengers of all classes traveling out of Prague with the possibility of using their mobile phones (with internet connection) for Check-in and boarding” says Frédéric Dechamps, Vice President Sales Europe. “This combination of services offers even more flexibility than in the past and demonstrates our strong commitment towards the
Prague Airport, an important destination within the European network
With four daily flights out of Prague Airport and additional capacity by implementing bigger aircraft, Brussels Airlines further strengthens its position in the important Czech market and offers even more comfort and flexibility to its customers
Furthermore, the new frequency provides the passengers leaving Prague with access to an increased number of connecting flights via Brussels of more than 60 destinations within the Brussels Airlines network. Together with its Star Alliance partners, the Belgian airline even offers a total of 200 worldwide destinations out of theEuropean capital.
Czech market”, adds Dechamps. “Brussels Airlines is an important partner of Prague Airport. Last year alone, almost 100,000 passengers flew the Prague-Brussels route and greater frequency for the connection will mean a substantial increase in numbers. Passengers will also obtain better transfer options for trips both within Europe and to Africa and North America, as well,“ adds Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director for Aviation Business, Marketing and Product Management of Prague Airport.
Frequency increases
Brussels Airlines increases its frequencies to numerous destinations. For example, as from the start of the summer season, there will be two daily flights between Brussels and the Greek capital Athens. The flight offer to Bilbao will be substantially increased through a third daily flight. During the holiday months more flights will be offered to the holiday destinations Malaga (Costa del Sol), Palma (Mallorca, Balearic Islands) and Faro (Algarve). The weekend offer to cities like Florence, Lyon and Madrid will be expanded and the timetable to Marseille and Venice is improved to offer even more flexibility to the customers. During the summer season, regional AVRO jets will be replaced by larger Airbus A 319 / A 320 on a number of routes, for example Tel Aviv, Geneva, Berlin, Gothenburg, Vienna, Milan Malpensa, Paris CDG, Malaga and Copenhagen. The increase of the seat capacity (+10 pct compared to 2010) and flight frequencies is an important investment of Brussels Airlines in its homebase at Brussels Airport.
Fleet
The fleet is rejuvenated by the replacement of 5 AVRO RJ regional Jets by 4 larger Airbus A 319 and 2 Airbus A 320 aircraft. On the routes to Bristol and Newcastle Brussels Airlines leases aircraft capacity from partner British Midland International – BMI Regional (Embraer ER4 Jets) whilst flights to Hanover are operated by partner Tyrolean (Dash DH4).
Brussels Airlines is the Belgian airline that offers the widest choice of flights to and from its base in Brussels Airport.
The group has around 3000 employees and 46 aircraft that operate some 300 punctual flights daily, connecting the Capital of Europe to some 70 premium European and African airports. On its European routes, operated with AVRO, Boeing 737, and Airbus A319, Brussels Airlines offers the choice of a premium service at a very high level (“b.business”), an ultra-flexible product, which offers time-saving and comfort at reasonable prices (“b.flex economy+”) and a low fare product (“b.light economy”). On medium- and long-haul flights, the airline operates traditional business or economy class. Long-haul flights are operated with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. In addition to 20 destinations in Africa, Brussels Airlines and its intercontinental partners also offer long-haul service to the United Arab Emirates, China, Thailand, India and North America. Brussels Airlines is owned by SN Airholding and is backed up by more than 80 years of aviation experience in Belgium. In June 2009, Lufthansa announced its interest in the management structure and capital of the Belgian airline. Brussels Airlines has been a member of the global airline alliance Star Alliance since 9 December 2009. More information on www.brusselsairlines.com
transavia Prague to Rotterdam flights
The leading Dutch low-cost airline transavia.com started nonstop flights from Prague to Rotterdam/The Hague on 21 April. The company offers this route as the only carrier, even four times per week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. One-way tickets start at CZK 850. You can book your flight at www.transavia.com. Time to fly to the blooming kingdom!
“It's the first time, Prague is connected to a direct scheduled service to the city of Rotterdam. We believe that this new combination will further increase the number of passengers between the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Already now they are flying between Prague and the Netherlands about 270 000 per year, "said to the opening of regular flights between Prague and Rotterdam Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director, Aviation Business and Marketing, Letiste Praha.
Willem Hondius, Commercial Director transavia.com: ”We are very happy with Prague as one of the six new destinations in our summer schedule. We start the Prague operation because of our strategy to introduce more city trip destinations, beside our holiday and winter sports destinations, as we see a growing market in city trips. We fly Prague from Rotterdam/The Hague Airport to extent the number of destinations from the Dutch regional airports. transavia.com will offer this destination for a fare and attractive price with the service and attention we are appreciated for.”
Rotterdam, the second largest Dutch city and the largest European seaport, is very young and dynamic indeed. It is famous for its modern architecture, design and ubiquitous creativity. During the day it is the cradle of festivals and performances, while at night it pulsates with life that is impossible to forget. The city landscape is constantly changing – traditional architecture of cubic homes called "cubicles" or high-rise buildings such as Montevideo in Kop van Suid and the non-symmetrical Erasmusbrug bridge are evidence of the dynamic character of this harbour city. A sweet end of a visit to Rotterdam is beyond doubt a cruise through the port and view of the city from the sea.
transavia.com is a Dutch low-cost airline. It is an independent subsidiary belonging to the Air France-KLM group. transavia.com has home-basis in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Paris, Lyon and Nantes. The key value of the company is transparency: with transavia.com no additional or hidden fees apply. Find more at www.transavia.com and www.rotterdam.info.
“It's the first time, Prague is connected to a direct scheduled service to the city of Rotterdam. We believe that this new combination will further increase the number of passengers between the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Already now they are flying between Prague and the Netherlands about 270 000 per year, "said to the opening of regular flights between Prague and Rotterdam Stanislav Zeman, Executive Director, Aviation Business and Marketing, Letiste Praha.
Willem Hondius, Commercial Director transavia.com: ”We are very happy with Prague as one of the six new destinations in our summer schedule. We start the Prague operation because of our strategy to introduce more city trip destinations, beside our holiday and winter sports destinations, as we see a growing market in city trips. We fly Prague from Rotterdam/The Hague Airport to extent the number of destinations from the Dutch regional airports. transavia.com will offer this destination for a fare and attractive price with the service and attention we are appreciated for.”
Rotterdam, the second largest Dutch city and the largest European seaport, is very young and dynamic indeed. It is famous for its modern architecture, design and ubiquitous creativity. During the day it is the cradle of festivals and performances, while at night it pulsates with life that is impossible to forget. The city landscape is constantly changing – traditional architecture of cubic homes called "cubicles" or high-rise buildings such as Montevideo in Kop van Suid and the non-symmetrical Erasmusbrug bridge are evidence of the dynamic character of this harbour city. A sweet end of a visit to Rotterdam is beyond doubt a cruise through the port and view of the city from the sea.
transavia.com is a Dutch low-cost airline. It is an independent subsidiary belonging to the Air France-KLM group. transavia.com has home-basis in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Paris, Lyon and Nantes. The key value of the company is transparency: with transavia.com no additional or hidden fees apply. Find more at www.transavia.com and www.rotterdam.info.
Atlanta to Prague flights on delta airlines
Delta airlines resume nonstop seasonal service between Ruzyne-Prague International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Atlanta flight operates four times weekly during the summer season, complementing Delta’s existing daily, year-round service to New York-JFK, which this summer will be operated by an Airbus A330-200 aircraft offering up to 243 seats. Both flights will be code-shared with Czech Airlines.
Customers departing from Prague will be able to access a wide array of convenient connections at Atlanta. The most popular destinations for connecting customers last year were Tampa, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and Denver*.
The Atlanta route is operated with a 209-seat Boeing 767-300, including 35 seats in the airline’s award winning BusinessElite cabin. The flight departs Prague on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 11.05am arriving into Atlanta at 3.40pm. The airline is also launching a new Economy Comfort seating option on international flights that offers customers up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard international Economy class seat. These seats will be available on both Delta services from Prague to the U.S.
Delta will also be introducing self-service kiosks at Ruzyne-Prague Airport on June 2. From the kiosk passengers will be able to check-in using multiple languages, select and change seats, update secure flight passenger data as well as update frequent flyer information.
“Delta remains the only U.S. carrier to operate nonstop from Prague to Atlanta, and we are excited about the return of the route this summer,” said Bob Hannah, Delta’s regional sales director EMEA. “With the two services between the Czech Republic and the United States, passengers have convenient onward connections to over 200 destinations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Delta is investing more than $2 billion in enhanced airport facilities, technology and global products and services through 2013. Once completed, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats in Business class and personal, in-seat entertainment for both Business and Economy class customers on all trans-oceanic widebody flights; in-flight Internet Wi-Fi on all domestic flights that feature two-class service; and a larger percentage of First Class seats than any other airline.
Delta is also expanding its international terminals at its largest global gateways. In New York, Delta will expand and enhance Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport to create a state-of-the-art facility by mid-2013, while a new international concourse in Atlanta is slated to open in mid-2012.
Delta’s nonstop flight is available for booking via travel agents, or online at www.delta.com. Delta’s dedicated Czech Republic reservations team can be reached on +420 233 090 933 for all flight bookings and enquiries.
*A portion of travel for some itineraries may be operated by Delta Connection carriers Comair, Pinnacle and Mesaba.
Customers departing from Prague will be able to access a wide array of convenient connections at Atlanta. The most popular destinations for connecting customers last year were Tampa, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and Denver*.
The Atlanta route is operated with a 209-seat Boeing 767-300, including 35 seats in the airline’s award winning BusinessElite cabin. The flight departs Prague on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 11.05am arriving into Atlanta at 3.40pm. The airline is also launching a new Economy Comfort seating option on international flights that offers customers up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard international Economy class seat. These seats will be available on both Delta services from Prague to the U.S.
Delta will also be introducing self-service kiosks at Ruzyne-Prague Airport on June 2. From the kiosk passengers will be able to check-in using multiple languages, select and change seats, update secure flight passenger data as well as update frequent flyer information.
“Delta remains the only U.S. carrier to operate nonstop from Prague to Atlanta, and we are excited about the return of the route this summer,” said Bob Hannah, Delta’s regional sales director EMEA. “With the two services between the Czech Republic and the United States, passengers have convenient onward connections to over 200 destinations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Delta is investing more than $2 billion in enhanced airport facilities, technology and global products and services through 2013. Once completed, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats in Business class and personal, in-seat entertainment for both Business and Economy class customers on all trans-oceanic widebody flights; in-flight Internet Wi-Fi on all domestic flights that feature two-class service; and a larger percentage of First Class seats than any other airline.
Delta is also expanding its international terminals at its largest global gateways. In New York, Delta will expand and enhance Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport to create a state-of-the-art facility by mid-2013, while a new international concourse in Atlanta is slated to open in mid-2012.
Delta’s nonstop flight is available for booking via travel agents, or online at www.delta.com. Delta’s dedicated Czech Republic reservations team can be reached on +420 233 090 933 for all flight bookings and enquiries.
*A portion of travel for some itineraries may be operated by Delta Connection carriers Comair, Pinnacle and Mesaba.
Air France add flights to Prague airport
Air France, the French national airline, has announced it will open a new base of operations in the French city of Marseille, from which it will begin offering 13 new direct connections starting October 2, 2011. One of those new direct flights from Marseille will be to PRG Prague Ruzyne airport
Marseille thus becomes the third destination, after Paris CDG and Lyon, from which Air France will operate direct connections to Prague. The new route will be in service starting October 5, 2011 and will fly twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday, using an Airbus A319/A320.
Flight Schedule
Prague – Marseille
departure 12:25 PM – arrival 2:25 PM (Wednesday)
departure 8:45 PM – arrival 10:45 PM (Saturday)
Marseille – Prague
departure 10:00 AM – arrival 11:50 AM (Wednesday)
departure 6:20 PM – arrival 8:10 PM (Saturday)
For more information visit www.airfrance.com
Marseille thus becomes the third destination, after Paris CDG and Lyon, from which Air France will operate direct connections to Prague. The new route will be in service starting October 5, 2011 and will fly twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday, using an Airbus A319/A320.
Flight Schedule
Prague – Marseille
departure 12:25 PM – arrival 2:25 PM (Wednesday)
departure 8:45 PM – arrival 10:45 PM (Saturday)
Marseille – Prague
departure 10:00 AM – arrival 11:50 AM (Wednesday)
departure 6:20 PM – arrival 8:10 PM (Saturday)
For more information visit www.airfrance.com
Czech Citibank Lounge Prague Airport
Beginning of February 2010 clients of the exclusive Citigold wealth management programme, holders of Gold debit cards, are invited to visit and experience the Citibank Lounge situated at the Prague Airport, in the Terminal 2 Departures.
The lounge offers privacy and comfort in a luxurious ambience, all – inclusive refreshments, daily newspapers, Wi-Fi connectivity and television. “Premium service and high quality personal treatments from our bankers are as important to us as the comfort of our clients.
The comfort of Citibank Lounge includes a private security check, free 48 hours parking and comfortable check-in of hand luggages in the lounge and it opens its doors for free to Citigold clients and their companion (one fellow passenger and children under 3 years of age for free). Additional company and children older than 3 years of age attract a discounted rate of CZK 660.
Other passengers non Citigold customers wishing to use the services of Citibank Lounge are invited to book at www.prg.aero; the price is CZK 1,200 per passenger.
By partnering with the Prague Airport we are pleased to offer this VIP service as a new attractive benefit for our Wealth Management clients, which we consider a unique service in the Czech Republic. We continue to serve our Citigold clients with premium service and differentiated products,” says Rizwan Sultan Qazi, Director for Consumer Banking in Citibank. Miroslav Dvorak, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Prague Airport welcomes this lounge opening and adds: We are partners with Citibank since 2007, today’s opening of Citibank Lounge is an another step in this successful cooperation. My personal wish is that all passengers and visitors coming to this beautiful premise are more than satisfied with our services whenever and wherever they fly.”
Citibank has been consistently investing in Citigold Wealth Management programme in the Czech market since 2001 and current standard of this programme ranks it among elite private banking services. The programme offers personalised banking, exclusive payment instruments, comprehensive investment portfolio building advice and the services of a personal financial manager. In addition to the traditional banking services, we also treat our clients with lifestyle benefits such as free tickets to the Czech National Symphony and Orchestra concerts, invitation to golf, membership at the Lawn Tennis Club of Prague, and free invitation to the O2 arena for the sporting events. We also host several investments, and welcome seminars for our Citigold clients. Finally, our clients can benefit from our Citigold privilege program, which in itself offers a number of premium bonuses and benefits. To learn more please click at http://www.citibank.cz/czech/consumer-banking/czech/citigold/.
The lounge offers privacy and comfort in a luxurious ambience, all – inclusive refreshments, daily newspapers, Wi-Fi connectivity and television. “Premium service and high quality personal treatments from our bankers are as important to us as the comfort of our clients.
The comfort of Citibank Lounge includes a private security check, free 48 hours parking and comfortable check-in of hand luggages in the lounge and it opens its doors for free to Citigold clients and their companion (one fellow passenger and children under 3 years of age for free). Additional company and children older than 3 years of age attract a discounted rate of CZK 660.
Other passengers non Citigold customers wishing to use the services of Citibank Lounge are invited to book at www.prg.aero; the price is CZK 1,200 per passenger.
By partnering with the Prague Airport we are pleased to offer this VIP service as a new attractive benefit for our Wealth Management clients, which we consider a unique service in the Czech Republic. We continue to serve our Citigold clients with premium service and differentiated products,” says Rizwan Sultan Qazi, Director for Consumer Banking in Citibank. Miroslav Dvorak, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Prague Airport welcomes this lounge opening and adds: We are partners with Citibank since 2007, today’s opening of Citibank Lounge is an another step in this successful cooperation. My personal wish is that all passengers and visitors coming to this beautiful premise are more than satisfied with our services whenever and wherever they fly.”
Citibank has been consistently investing in Citigold Wealth Management programme in the Czech market since 2001 and current standard of this programme ranks it among elite private banking services. The programme offers personalised banking, exclusive payment instruments, comprehensive investment portfolio building advice and the services of a personal financial manager. In addition to the traditional banking services, we also treat our clients with lifestyle benefits such as free tickets to the Czech National Symphony and Orchestra concerts, invitation to golf, membership at the Lawn Tennis Club of Prague, and free invitation to the O2 arena for the sporting events. We also host several investments, and welcome seminars for our Citigold clients. Finally, our clients can benefit from our Citigold privilege program, which in itself offers a number of premium bonuses and benefits. To learn more please click at http://www.citibank.cz/czech/consumer-banking/czech/citigold/.
Finnair airport lounge list
Finnair Helsinki-Vantaa airport Lounge has space for about 250 customers and its facilities include six individual shower rooms, a varied buffet, a Via Bar and Samsung LED TVs in relaxation areas. Work facilities include a free wifi network, Apple iMac work stations, and the Finnish Powerkiss desk whose functions include wireless mobile phone recharging.
Regardless of travel class, Finnair Plus Platinum and oneworld Emerald members are welcome at First Class, Business Class and Frequent Flyer lounges when departing on international oneworld flights on the same day. One guest or close relative, travelling on a oneworld flight, may be taken into the lounge where space permits.
Regardless of travel class, Finnair Plus Gold and oneworld Sapphire members are welcome at Business Class and Frequent Flyer lounges when departing on international oneworld flights on the same day. One guest or close relative, travelling on a oneworld flight, may be taken into the lounge where space permits.
Amsterdam/Schiphol
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Number 21, before B/C corridors, close to transfer counter T2, 2nd floor.
Bangkok
Qantas/British Airways Business Class Lounge
Concourse G, level 3, after passport control.
Louis Tavern CIP First and Business Class Lounges
Concourse G, levels 3 and 4, after passport control, opposite gates G1 and G2.
Barcelona
Pau Casals Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control stairway down to Sky Center, turn right (20 m), follow VIP signs.
Take first stairway or elevator up.
Beijing
BGS First Class/Business Class Lounge
Terminal 3, one floor up from the concourse level.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at the Business Class check-in.
Berlin/Tegel
British Airways Terraces Lounge
Terminal 1/B, main hall, Gallery, stairs at gate 15.
Brussels
Iberia Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members
Pier A, lounge level, 4th floor.
Brussels Airlines Lounge
Pier A, lounge level, 4th floor.
Bucharest
Airport Business Lounge
Departure hall, after passport and security control, yellow door at the left, stairs up to the 2nd floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Budapest
Malév Lounge
Terminal 2B, SkyCourt, Mezzanine level.
Copenhagen
Novia Lounge
Transit hall, 1st floor, stairs next to restaurant Tivolikroen.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kingfisher Lounge
Terminal 3, departure hall, after immigration to the right, 2nd floor.
Business Class boarding pass or valid top-tier membership card required.
Düsseldorf
British Airways Terraces Lounge
Terminal B, departure level 2, to the right after passport control.
Ekaterinburg
Business Class Lounge
International departure hall, after security control.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Frankfurt
Air France Lounge
Terminal 2, Schengen departure gate area, between gates D26 and D27.
Geneva
Dnata Skyview Lounge
Main terminal, after security control, 2nd floor.
Gothenburg
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Transit hall, airside, close to gate 18A.
Hamburg
Hamburg Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, downstairs.
Helsinki, Terminal 2
Non-Schengen
Finnair Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members, Finnair Plus Silver members,
All other non-Schengen pas may enter for a fee.
Transit hall, 2nd floor, between gates 36 and 37.
Open 06:00–24:00.
Finnair Spa & Saunas
Finnair Plus Platinum members
All other non-Schengen pas may enter for a fee.
Transit hall, 2nd floor, between gates 36 and 37.
Minimum age 18 years.
Open 07:00–23:00.
Personal well-being treatments available 12:00–21:00 for a fee (from July 4 to September 4 from 10:00 to 19:00). Reservations recommended:
finnairspa@finnair.com or +358 9 818 0246. Further information: www.finnair.com/spa.
Schengen
Finnair Lounge
Transit hall, 2nd floor, above gates 25 and 26.
Open 06:00–24:00.
Tower Lounge
Transit hall, 2nd floor, above gate 25.
Open 05:30–20:00.
Hong Kong
The Traveler's Lounge
Terminal 1, East Hall, departures level 6, before gate 1.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Millennium Lounge
Departure gate area, after passport and security control, escalator up to the 2nd floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Kiev
Business Lounge
Terminal F, transit hall, airside, after security and passport control.
Krakow
Executive Lounge John Paul II
International departures, 1st floor, after passport and security control.
Lisbon
Lisbon Lounge
Departure hall, after security control.
Ljubljana
Business Lounge
Departure hall, after security control.
London/Heathrow
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members
Terminal 3, central concourse Area C, near gate 11.
Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge
Finnair Plus Silver members, Finnair Club members,
Terminal 3, central concourse Area C, near gate 11.
Madrid
Sala DALI
Terminal 4, main building.
Malaga
Sala VIP Lounge
Terminal 3, after security control to the right towards terminal area D, stairs or lift beside the ALDEASA duty-free shop to the top floor.
Manchester
Escape Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, lift or stairs to the 1st floor.
Milan/Malpensa
Sala Monteverdi
Satellite A, 2nd floor, escalator at the end of satellite.
Moscow/Sheremetyevo
Blues
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Jazz
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Munich
Europa Lounge
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Nagoya
japan airlines Sakura Lounge Annex
2F, after security control, take elevator in front of gate 19 to go up.
New York/JFK
american airlines Admirals Club Lounges
Terminal 8, international departures.
Nice
Lounge Cap Ferrat
Terminal 2, departure level, after security control in the Schengen boarding lounge, near the Saveurs de Provence shop.
Osaka/Kansai
Asuka Lounge
North Wing, after immigration, near gate 11.
Oslo
Oslo Lounge
Located in the Lounge pavilion, after security control.
Paris/Charles de Gaulle
air france Salon l'Espace
Terminal 2D, mezzanine floor, stairs opposite check-in area 8.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Pisa
Galileo VIP Lounge
Departure area after security control, stairs up to the 1st floor.
Prague
Menzies Aviation Lounge
Terminal S2, 3rd floor, transit area.
Riga
SIA NorthHub Services Lounge
Transit hall, airside, after passport control to the right.
Rome/Fiumicino
I Mosaici
Terminal T3, after security control, upper floor.
Seoul/Incheon
Cathay Pacific Lounge
After immigration and security control at main terminal, take train to satellite terminal.
Escalator to lounge on 4th floor at gate 114.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Shanghai/Pudong International
Dragon Air and Cathay Pacific Lounge
Terminal 2, after security control, 2nd floor, lift to lounge opposite gate D69.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Singapore
Qantas/British Airways Lounge
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Terminal 1, after security and passport control to the left, lift or escalator up to level 3.
Skyview Lounge
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Terminal 1, after security and passport control to the right, lift or escalator up to level 3.
St. Petersburg/Pulkovo
St. Petersburg Lounge
Airside, 2nd floor.
Open two hours prior to Finnair flight departures.
Stockholm-Arlanda
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Terminal 5, after security control, to the right when entering pier F.
Stockholm-Bromma
Yellow Room
Main terminal, before security control, 2nd floor, stairs beside the restaurant.
Open Mon–Fri 06:00–21:00. On Sundays priority pas receive vouchers to be used in the restaurant and bar.
Stuttgart
Executive Club Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, 3rd floor, opposite gate 173.
Tallinn
Lakeside Lounge
Between gates 4 and 5.
Open one hour prior to first flight and until last departure.
Tokyo/Narita
Qantas Business Lounge
Satellite terminal, after security control and immigration, airside, level 2.
Toronto
Plaza Premiun Lounge
Terminal 3, between gates B23 and C24.
Plaza Premiun Lounge
Terminal 3, elevator opposite gate C32 to AT level.
Venice
Sala VIP Save
Departure area, after security control, escalator to the 2nd floor.
Vienna
JET Lounge
Central location, Plaza, 2nd floor.
Vilnius
Business Lounge
Departure area, after security control.
Warsaw
Business Class Lounge Preludium
Terminal 1, departure hall, airside, opposite gates 4–6.
Business Class Lounge Fantasia
Terminal 1, departure hall, airside, opposite gates 11–12.
Zürich
Air France Skyteam Lounge
Airside, after boarding pass control, follow signs to the Lounge Area between gates A and B.
2nd floor of the Airside Center. Access via check-in 1 and 2.
Regardless of travel class, Finnair Plus Platinum and oneworld Emerald members are welcome at First Class, Business Class and Frequent Flyer lounges when departing on international oneworld flights on the same day. One guest or close relative, travelling on a oneworld flight, may be taken into the lounge where space permits.
Regardless of travel class, Finnair Plus Gold and oneworld Sapphire members are welcome at Business Class and Frequent Flyer lounges when departing on international oneworld flights on the same day. One guest or close relative, travelling on a oneworld flight, may be taken into the lounge where space permits.
Amsterdam/Schiphol
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Number 21, before B/C corridors, close to transfer counter T2, 2nd floor.
Bangkok
Qantas/British Airways Business Class Lounge
Concourse G, level 3, after passport control.
Louis Tavern CIP First and Business Class Lounges
Concourse G, levels 3 and 4, after passport control, opposite gates G1 and G2.
Barcelona
Pau Casals Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control stairway down to Sky Center, turn right (20 m), follow VIP signs.
Take first stairway or elevator up.
Beijing
BGS First Class/Business Class Lounge
Terminal 3, one floor up from the concourse level.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at the Business Class check-in.
Berlin/Tegel
British Airways Terraces Lounge
Terminal 1/B, main hall, Gallery, stairs at gate 15.
Brussels
Iberia Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members
Pier A, lounge level, 4th floor.
Brussels Airlines Lounge
Pier A, lounge level, 4th floor.
Bucharest
Airport Business Lounge
Departure hall, after passport and security control, yellow door at the left, stairs up to the 2nd floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Budapest
Malév Lounge
Terminal 2B, SkyCourt, Mezzanine level.
Copenhagen
Novia Lounge
Transit hall, 1st floor, stairs next to restaurant Tivolikroen.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kingfisher Lounge
Terminal 3, departure hall, after immigration to the right, 2nd floor.
Business Class boarding pass or valid top-tier membership card required.
Düsseldorf
British Airways Terraces Lounge
Terminal B, departure level 2, to the right after passport control.
Ekaterinburg
Business Class Lounge
International departure hall, after security control.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Frankfurt
Air France Lounge
Terminal 2, Schengen departure gate area, between gates D26 and D27.
Geneva
Dnata Skyview Lounge
Main terminal, after security control, 2nd floor.
Gothenburg
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Transit hall, airside, close to gate 18A.
Hamburg
Hamburg Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, downstairs.
Helsinki, Terminal 2
Non-Schengen
Finnair Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members, Finnair Plus Silver members,
All other non-Schengen pas may enter for a fee.
Transit hall, 2nd floor, between gates 36 and 37.
Open 06:00–24:00.
Finnair Spa & Saunas
Finnair Plus Platinum members
All other non-Schengen pas may enter for a fee.
Transit hall, 2nd floor, between gates 36 and 37.
Minimum age 18 years.
Open 07:00–23:00.
Personal well-being treatments available 12:00–21:00 for a fee (from July 4 to September 4 from 10:00 to 19:00). Reservations recommended:
finnairspa@finnair.com or +358 9 818 0246. Further information: www.finnair.com/spa.
Schengen
Finnair Lounge
Transit hall, 2nd floor, above gates 25 and 26.
Open 06:00–24:00.
Tower Lounge
Transit hall, 2nd floor, above gate 25.
Open 05:30–20:00.
Hong Kong
The Traveler's Lounge
Terminal 1, East Hall, departures level 6, before gate 1.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Millennium Lounge
Departure gate area, after passport and security control, escalator up to the 2nd floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Kiev
Business Lounge
Terminal F, transit hall, airside, after security and passport control.
Krakow
Executive Lounge John Paul II
International departures, 1st floor, after passport and security control.
Lisbon
Lisbon Lounge
Departure hall, after security control.
Ljubljana
Business Lounge
Departure hall, after security control.
London/Heathrow
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge
Finnair Plus Platinum members, Finnair Plus Gold members
Terminal 3, central concourse Area C, near gate 11.
Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge
Finnair Plus Silver members, Finnair Club members,
Terminal 3, central concourse Area C, near gate 11.
Madrid
Sala DALI
Terminal 4, main building.
Malaga
Sala VIP Lounge
Terminal 3, after security control to the right towards terminal area D, stairs or lift beside the ALDEASA duty-free shop to the top floor.
Manchester
Escape Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, lift or stairs to the 1st floor.
Milan/Malpensa
Sala Monteverdi
Satellite A, 2nd floor, escalator at the end of satellite.
Moscow/Sheremetyevo
Blues
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Jazz
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Munich
Europa Lounge
Terminal D, after security control, elevator at entrance to airside, 4th floor.
Nagoya
japan airlines Sakura Lounge Annex
2F, after security control, take elevator in front of gate 19 to go up.
New York/JFK
american airlines Admirals Club Lounges
Terminal 8, international departures.
Nice
Lounge Cap Ferrat
Terminal 2, departure level, after security control in the Schengen boarding lounge, near the Saveurs de Provence shop.
Osaka/Kansai
Asuka Lounge
North Wing, after immigration, near gate 11.
Oslo
Oslo Lounge
Located in the Lounge pavilion, after security control.
Paris/Charles de Gaulle
air france Salon l'Espace
Terminal 2D, mezzanine floor, stairs opposite check-in area 8.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Pisa
Galileo VIP Lounge
Departure area after security control, stairs up to the 1st floor.
Prague
Menzies Aviation Lounge
Terminal S2, 3rd floor, transit area.
Riga
SIA NorthHub Services Lounge
Transit hall, airside, after passport control to the right.
Rome/Fiumicino
I Mosaici
Terminal T3, after security control, upper floor.
Seoul/Incheon
Cathay Pacific Lounge
After immigration and security control at main terminal, take train to satellite terminal.
Escalator to lounge on 4th floor at gate 114.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Shanghai/Pudong International
Dragon Air and Cathay Pacific Lounge
Terminal 2, after security control, 2nd floor, lift to lounge opposite gate D69.
Invitation cards required for admittance are available at check-in.
Singapore
Qantas/British Airways Lounge
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Terminal 1, after security and passport control to the left, lift or escalator up to level 3.
Skyview Lounge
.
Terminal 1, after security and passport control to the right, lift or escalator up to level 3.
St. Petersburg/Pulkovo
St. Petersburg Lounge
Airside, 2nd floor.
Open two hours prior to Finnair flight departures.
Stockholm-Arlanda
Menzies Aviation Executive Lounge
Terminal 5, after security control, to the right when entering pier F.
Stockholm-Bromma
Yellow Room
Main terminal, before security control, 2nd floor, stairs beside the restaurant.
Open Mon–Fri 06:00–21:00. On Sundays priority pas receive vouchers to be used in the restaurant and bar.
Stuttgart
Executive Club Lounge
Terminal 1, after security control, 3rd floor, opposite gate 173.
Tallinn
Lakeside Lounge
Between gates 4 and 5.
Open one hour prior to first flight and until last departure.
Tokyo/Narita
Qantas Business Lounge
Satellite terminal, after security control and immigration, airside, level 2.
Toronto
Plaza Premiun Lounge
Terminal 3, between gates B23 and C24.
Plaza Premiun Lounge
Terminal 3, elevator opposite gate C32 to AT level.
Venice
Sala VIP Save
Departure area, after security control, escalator to the 2nd floor.
Vienna
JET Lounge
Central location, Plaza, 2nd floor.
Vilnius
Business Lounge
Departure area, after security control.
Warsaw
Business Class Lounge Preludium
Terminal 1, departure hall, airside, opposite gates 4–6.
Business Class Lounge Fantasia
Terminal 1, departure hall, airside, opposite gates 11–12.
Zürich
Air France Skyteam Lounge
Airside, after boarding pass control, follow signs to the Lounge Area between gates A and B.
2nd floor of the Airside Center. Access via check-in 1 and 2.
oneworld lounges in seoul Incheon
Emerald or Sapphire level top-tier members of oneworld® airlines' frequent flyer programmes have access to almost 550 departure lounges across the globe, no matter which oneworld airline you are flying.
In all cases, lounge access eligibility is based on:
Departing carrier - you must be flying on your next onward segment, on the same day, on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline AND
Frequent flyer tier status - you must present a current frequent flyer card equivalent to oneworld Emerald or Sapphire status, OR
Class of travel - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
Cathay Pacific seoul Incheon airport Lounge
Location details:
Airside, Concourse A Departure Floor, 4/F
Opening hours:
Daily: 06:30-10:20; 12:15-15:20; 17:00-20:00
Enjoy the extravagant services available in JAL lounge to help make this trip one to remember.Boarding announcements are broadcast in all lounges for the benefit of passengers.
japan airlines ICN Sakura Lounge
Location details:
Satelite Concourse, Level 4
Opening hours:
Daily: 06:45-18:10
oneworld brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business - American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana, Qantas and Royal Jordanian, and around 20 affiliates including American Eagle, Dragonair, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru. Russia's S7 Airlines will join the alliance in 2010 with India's Kingfisher Airlines now also a member elect. Between them, these airlines:
Serve more than 800 airports in nearly 150 countries, with some 9,000 daily departures.
Offer nearly 550 airport lounges for premium customers.
Carry some 340 million passengers a year.
Operate a combined fleet of almost 2,500 aircraft.
Generate more than US$100 billion annual revenues in total.
Established oneworld members American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Qantas and Royal Jordanian already serve five gateways in India between them – Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
In all cases, lounge access eligibility is based on:
Departing carrier - you must be flying on your next onward segment, on the same day, on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline AND
Frequent flyer tier status - you must present a current frequent flyer card equivalent to oneworld Emerald or Sapphire status, OR
Class of travel - you must produce a First or Business Class boarding pass for the journey's international segment on the same day.
Cathay Pacific seoul Incheon airport Lounge
Location details:
Airside, Concourse A Departure Floor, 4/F
Opening hours:
Daily: 06:30-10:20; 12:15-15:20; 17:00-20:00
Enjoy the extravagant services available in JAL lounge to help make this trip one to remember.Boarding announcements are broadcast in all lounges for the benefit of passengers.
japan airlines ICN Sakura Lounge
Location details:
Satelite Concourse, Level 4
Opening hours:
Daily: 06:45-18:10
oneworld brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business - American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana, Qantas and Royal Jordanian, and around 20 affiliates including American Eagle, Dragonair, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru. Russia's S7 Airlines will join the alliance in 2010 with India's Kingfisher Airlines now also a member elect. Between them, these airlines:
Serve more than 800 airports in nearly 150 countries, with some 9,000 daily departures.
Offer nearly 550 airport lounges for premium customers.
Carry some 340 million passengers a year.
Operate a combined fleet of almost 2,500 aircraft.
Generate more than US$100 billion annual revenues in total.
Established oneworld members American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Qantas and Royal Jordanian already serve five gateways in India between them – Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
which is more convenient airport in tokyo
The new International Terminal at Haneda Airport opened on Oct 21st, 2010.
With the opening, ANA shifted its international operation from the current terminal. When accessing from central Tokyo by Tokyo Monorail or Keihin Kyuko Railways, be careful to get off at the New Terminal station.
Haneda is the most convenient airport serving Tokyo for customers traveling to or from the city center. With almost 70 million annual passengers, it is one of the busiest airports in Asia, and the fourth busiest airport in the world. It is also Japan's main hub for domestic flights, providing the widest range of options for connections to and from cities throughout the country. With the New York – Haneda service, American will be the only airline to serve both tokyo Narita and Haneda Airports from New York, while the oneworld® alliance will have more flights between the U.S. and Haneda than any other alliance.
In addition to its new service to tokyo Haneda, American will continue to provide service to Tokyo's Narita Airport from New York-JFK, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth. These American Airlines cornerstone markets are also some of the most traveled U.S. – Japan markets. Passengers traveling to or from one of these AA cornerstone markets represent approximately 43% of the Continental U.S. – Tokyo traffic.*
Tokyo-Haneda is preferred by many business travelers because of its proximity to central Tokyo.
"Our new nonstop service to Haneda Airport in Tokyo is a natural addition to our industry-leading Asia service, which continues to grow," said Vinay Dube, Delta's senior vice president – Asia-Pacific. "Delta flights to conveniently located Haneda complement our hub at Tokyo-Narita, and underscore our ongoing investment in the region."
Haneda is now open to trans-Pacific flights this year for the first time in three decades, after being limited primarily to domestic Japan service. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Delta two of the four routes available for U.S. carriers between the U.S. and Haneda.
With the opening, ANA shifted its international operation from the current terminal. When accessing from central Tokyo by Tokyo Monorail or Keihin Kyuko Railways, be careful to get off at the New Terminal station.
Haneda is the most convenient airport serving Tokyo for customers traveling to or from the city center. With almost 70 million annual passengers, it is one of the busiest airports in Asia, and the fourth busiest airport in the world. It is also Japan's main hub for domestic flights, providing the widest range of options for connections to and from cities throughout the country. With the New York – Haneda service, American will be the only airline to serve both tokyo Narita and Haneda Airports from New York, while the oneworld® alliance will have more flights between the U.S. and Haneda than any other alliance.
In addition to its new service to tokyo Haneda, American will continue to provide service to Tokyo's Narita Airport from New York-JFK, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth. These American Airlines cornerstone markets are also some of the most traveled U.S. – Japan markets. Passengers traveling to or from one of these AA cornerstone markets represent approximately 43% of the Continental U.S. – Tokyo traffic.*
Tokyo-Haneda is preferred by many business travelers because of its proximity to central Tokyo.
"Our new nonstop service to Haneda Airport in Tokyo is a natural addition to our industry-leading Asia service, which continues to grow," said Vinay Dube, Delta's senior vice president – Asia-Pacific. "Delta flights to conveniently located Haneda complement our hub at Tokyo-Narita, and underscore our ongoing investment in the region."
Haneda is now open to trans-Pacific flights this year for the first time in three decades, after being limited primarily to domestic Japan service. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Delta two of the four routes available for U.S. carriers between the U.S. and Haneda.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
SAA A330 200 fly Mumbai JNB route
South African Airways new Airbus A330-200 aircraft start to fly to Mumbai, India; from 14 May 2011 and highlights our commitment to this route by offering an enhanced product to our valued customers.
The A330-200 aircraft will operate the Johannesburg-Mumbai route on 14 May 2011, much sooner than scheduled. Over and above providing connectivity, our valued customers can look forward to an enhanced product and the added comfort and convenience offered by this impressive aircraft.
Seating 36 passengers in business class and 186 in economy, the aircraft will feature the latest in-flight entertainment and will be used primarily on long haul routes from the airline's bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town.saa plan to use the airbus a332 on london heathrow route
SAA received its first Airbus A330-200 in February 2011 and its second A330-200 in March 2011. The first aircraft is already operating commercially to London, UK.
SAA, Africa's most awarded airline, will receive an additional three Airbus A330-200 aircraft every second month from July 2011, with the final A330-200 delivered at the end of December 2011. These modern aircraft offer supreme ergonomics, an airy open cabin, and sophisticated, personal touch-screen entertainment systems featuring Bollywood films.
For the comfort of our customers, lie-flat beds are offered in Business Class, while Economy Class features a more spacious cabin.
Mumbai Service:
SAA operates from Mumbai four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) at 02h35 and into Mumbai from Johannesburg four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) at 11h50.
Rich with cultural resources, and many World Heritage sites, India is also a country with dazzling fauna, and strong creative industries.
The A330-200 aircraft will operate the Johannesburg-Mumbai route on 14 May 2011, much sooner than scheduled. Over and above providing connectivity, our valued customers can look forward to an enhanced product and the added comfort and convenience offered by this impressive aircraft.
Seating 36 passengers in business class and 186 in economy, the aircraft will feature the latest in-flight entertainment and will be used primarily on long haul routes from the airline's bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town.saa plan to use the airbus a332 on london heathrow route
SAA received its first Airbus A330-200 in February 2011 and its second A330-200 in March 2011. The first aircraft is already operating commercially to London, UK.
SAA, Africa's most awarded airline, will receive an additional three Airbus A330-200 aircraft every second month from July 2011, with the final A330-200 delivered at the end of December 2011. These modern aircraft offer supreme ergonomics, an airy open cabin, and sophisticated, personal touch-screen entertainment systems featuring Bollywood films.
For the comfort of our customers, lie-flat beds are offered in Business Class, while Economy Class features a more spacious cabin.
Mumbai Service:
SAA operates from Mumbai four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) at 02h35 and into Mumbai from Johannesburg four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) at 11h50.
Rich with cultural resources, and many World Heritage sites, India is also a country with dazzling fauna, and strong creative industries.
SAA gold Tier miels and lounge Benefits
As south africa airways elite Flyer you will find that the more you travel, the quicker you will Tier and the better the benefits become. Your elite Voyager membership makes your journey with us much more enjoyable, with exclusive privileges and benefits. The higher your Voyager Tier the more exclusive your benefits are.Below are the Tiering Criteria for achieving higher Tier levels.
to reach SAA Voyager gold level you need 50000 tier miels or 50 tier qualifying sector on route less than 999 Miles or 12 sector on route more than 1000 miles or 6 sectors on flights 4000 miles more.
Gold Members have a dedicated call centre
Newsletter mailed to active members quarterly
2 000 Miles for every 10 000 Tier Miles flown on SAA
Priority check-in (at Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt and London heathorw Airports)
Members Have Access To The Following Departure Lounges: Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport South African Airways Cycad lounge(first class) and business class Baobab Lounge, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London.
SAA lounge usage applicable to members
within Africa when flying on SAA - Members Have Access To The Following Departure Lounges: Harare, Lagos and Lusaka.
Lounges available for a fee: Lilongwe, Windhoek and Accra.
International SAA lounges when flying on SAA - - Business Class departure lounge
20kg or one additional piece of check-in luggage where Piece Concept is applicable.
to reach SAA Voyager gold level you need 50000 tier miels or 50 tier qualifying sector on route less than 999 Miles or 12 sector on route more than 1000 miles or 6 sectors on flights 4000 miles more.
Gold Members have a dedicated call centre
Newsletter mailed to active members quarterly
2 000 Miles for every 10 000 Tier Miles flown on SAA
Priority check-in (at Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt and London heathorw Airports)
Members Have Access To The Following Departure Lounges: Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport South African Airways Cycad lounge(first class) and business class Baobab Lounge, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London.
SAA lounge usage applicable to members
within Africa when flying on SAA - Members Have Access To The Following Departure Lounges: Harare, Lagos and Lusaka.
Lounges available for a fee: Lilongwe, Windhoek and Accra.
International SAA lounges when flying on SAA - - Business Class departure lounge
20kg or one additional piece of check-in luggage where Piece Concept is applicable.
Rex lounge Mel Tullamarine airport T3
The Rex lounge located at Sydney airport(Gate 47), the Adelaide terminal (Gate 10) and now in Melbourne Tullamarine airport at Terminal 3 on the Ground floor.
For only $299 a year, become a privileged member of the Rex Lounge.
Rex Lounge is a haven away from the noise and bustle of the terminal. Members can relax and unwind,Snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available for members to enjoy throughout the day, together with beer and wine after 3pm. You can choose from a range of newspapers and magazines, or enjoy your favourite programme on our plasma TV in Rex Lounge.
Hook up to your office in the Wireless Hotspot or surf the net at our Business Centre. Be the first to unwind in a unique OSIM massage chair (only in Sydney and Melbourne) or simply kick back to state-of-the-art entertainment on our plasma TVs. Happy hour begins at 3pm and Sydney travellers will get a taste of NSW premium wine from De Bortoli while South Australian members can relax with a glass of Boston Bay wine from Port Lincoln and Melbourne Lounge members will enjoy the taste of Wingara wines.
The Rex Lounge – it's your personal office and home when you're on the move.
All members are welcomed to bring their friends and family for only $20 per person (limited to 2 guests per visit; children 15 years & under are free).
For only $299 a year, become a privileged member of the Rex Lounge.
Rex Lounge is a haven away from the noise and bustle of the terminal. Members can relax and unwind,Snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available for members to enjoy throughout the day, together with beer and wine after 3pm. You can choose from a range of newspapers and magazines, or enjoy your favourite programme on our plasma TV in Rex Lounge.
Hook up to your office in the Wireless Hotspot or surf the net at our Business Centre. Be the first to unwind in a unique OSIM massage chair (only in Sydney and Melbourne) or simply kick back to state-of-the-art entertainment on our plasma TVs. Happy hour begins at 3pm and Sydney travellers will get a taste of NSW premium wine from De Bortoli while South Australian members can relax with a glass of Boston Bay wine from Port Lincoln and Melbourne Lounge members will enjoy the taste of Wingara wines.
The Rex Lounge – it's your personal office and home when you're on the move.
All members are welcomed to bring their friends and family for only $20 per person (limited to 2 guests per visit; children 15 years & under are free).
Air NZ lounge at at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Waiting for your flight need not be a tiresome experience. Air NZ offer departure lounge facilities to First and Business Guests.Choose from a wide spread of dishes in our international buffet, with tastes and inspirations from around the globe served in a five-star ambience.
With Macs and free broadband internet access as well as fax, telephone and printing facilities, it’s business as usual in our Business Class lounge.
other amenities include shower facility,mobile phone charging station.
Savour the unique tastes of our boutique wines, specially handpicked by our sommeliers from some of the best vineyards in the world.
Air New Zealand/United Airlines T2, First floor, after Customs
Virgin Blue V Australia Business Class Guests and Velocity Gold Members can now access Air New Zealand’s Koru Lounge at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne International Airports.
Whether you want to kick back and relax or take care of business, Koru Lounge has your needs covered with light refreshments, bar facilities, newspapers, magazines, TV, free local phone calls, free wireless internet and much more.
Business Class Guests and Velocity Gold Members are also entitled to have one guest accompany them. Simply show your boarding pass or your Gold Velocity Card on your day of travel.
With Macs and free broadband internet access as well as fax, telephone and printing facilities, it’s business as usual in our Business Class lounge.
other amenities include shower facility,mobile phone charging station.
Savour the unique tastes of our boutique wines, specially handpicked by our sommeliers from some of the best vineyards in the world.
Air New Zealand/United Airlines T2, First floor, after Customs
Virgin Blue V Australia Business Class Guests and Velocity Gold Members can now access Air New Zealand’s Koru Lounge at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne International Airports.
Whether you want to kick back and relax or take care of business, Koru Lounge has your needs covered with light refreshments, bar facilities, newspapers, magazines, TV, free local phone calls, free wireless internet and much more.
Business Class Guests and Velocity Gold Members are also entitled to have one guest accompany them. Simply show your boarding pass or your Gold Velocity Card on your day of travel.
flights from Abu Dhabi to Khartoum on Etihad
Etihad Airways add fifth weekly flight between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum.
The airline commenced operations to the capital of Sudan in July 2006, and since then has carried more than 200,000 travellers and nearly 6.5 million tons of cargo on the route.
Etihad offers seamless connections to many popular onward GCC destinations and a choice of Asian destinations such as Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila, the Indian Subcontinent, Europe and Sydney in Australia.
Etihad currently operates a two cabin Airbus A320-200 aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum, configured to carry 136 passengers – 16 in Pearl business and 120 in Coral economy.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “Etihad is experiencing a period of rapid expansion with the launch of many exciting new destinations and the arrival of new aircraft. Our services to Khartoum have exceeded our expectations over the past five years, and we are pleased to be able to build on this success with an additional flight. Khartoum is a special destination for us due to the established cultural and commercial ties between Sudan and the UAE.”
Etihad Crystal Cargo has been successfully operating freighter flights to Khartoum for more than six years. Currently cargo freighter operations between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum offer a payload of up to 46 tonnes on each flight, three times a week.
“Cargo services have been extremely successful, with the capacity being well utilized. We look forward to building on these high payloads and gaining new customers,” added Mr. Hogan.
The 19 staff members based in Etihad’s Khartoum office work in sales, finance and operations, offering a wide variety of services including reservations and ticketing, visas to UAE, hotels and holidays packages and a dedicated corporate team.
Mohamed ElNoman, Etihad’s Country Manager for Sudan, said: "Etihad has enjoyed consistently high load factors across all cabins since the launch of services between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi in 2006 and we are very proud of that success. The additional weekly flight will open new horizons for our commercial activities in the Sudan and will offer our customers more flexibility in their travel to Abu Dhabi and onto the airline’s worldwide network. As well, the recently announced operations to Chengdu and Shanghai in China will add extra value for our clients from Sudan. ”
The airline commenced operations to the capital of Sudan in July 2006, and since then has carried more than 200,000 travellers and nearly 6.5 million tons of cargo on the route.
Etihad offers seamless connections to many popular onward GCC destinations and a choice of Asian destinations such as Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila, the Indian Subcontinent, Europe and Sydney in Australia.
Etihad currently operates a two cabin Airbus A320-200 aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum, configured to carry 136 passengers – 16 in Pearl business and 120 in Coral economy.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “Etihad is experiencing a period of rapid expansion with the launch of many exciting new destinations and the arrival of new aircraft. Our services to Khartoum have exceeded our expectations over the past five years, and we are pleased to be able to build on this success with an additional flight. Khartoum is a special destination for us due to the established cultural and commercial ties between Sudan and the UAE.”
Etihad Crystal Cargo has been successfully operating freighter flights to Khartoum for more than six years. Currently cargo freighter operations between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum offer a payload of up to 46 tonnes on each flight, three times a week.
“Cargo services have been extremely successful, with the capacity being well utilized. We look forward to building on these high payloads and gaining new customers,” added Mr. Hogan.
The 19 staff members based in Etihad’s Khartoum office work in sales, finance and operations, offering a wide variety of services including reservations and ticketing, visas to UAE, hotels and holidays packages and a dedicated corporate team.
Mohamed ElNoman, Etihad’s Country Manager for Sudan, said: "Etihad has enjoyed consistently high load factors across all cabins since the launch of services between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi in 2006 and we are very proud of that success. The additional weekly flight will open new horizons for our commercial activities in the Sudan and will offer our customers more flexibility in their travel to Abu Dhabi and onto the airline’s worldwide network. As well, the recently announced operations to Chengdu and Shanghai in China will add extra value for our clients from Sudan. ”
Etihad add Abu Dhabi to Erbil Iraq flights
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will double its flights from Abu Dhabi to Erbil Iraq at the beginning of September.
Etihad commenced two-class Airbus A320 operations to Erbil in June 2010, and the load factor on the route surpassed 80 per cent by May 2011. This additional capacity is aimed at meeting continuing high demand on Etihad’s Erbil flights.
The current twice-weekly service will increase to four services per week, complementing Etihad’s daily operation to its other Iraqi destination, Baghdad.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are committed to building and strengthening ties in our region. With these additional flights, Etihad will offer air travellers from around the world significantly improved connection opportunities through our Abu Dhabi hub as we continue to add breadth and depth through additional frequencies on key routes across our expanding global network. We expect to see continuing strong demand on these routes, particularly from government and business travellers, as well as people from Iraq visiting family and friends around the world.”
Etihad recently commenced its cargo operations to Erbil, supplementing cargo flights to Baghdad which began in September 2008.
Etihad Airways increased the frequency of its flights to a number of key destinations within the GCC, Europe, Indian sub-continent, Africa and the Asia Pacific region at the beginning of the year.
Etihad commenced two-class Airbus A320 operations to Erbil in June 2010, and the load factor on the route surpassed 80 per cent by May 2011. This additional capacity is aimed at meeting continuing high demand on Etihad’s Erbil flights.
The current twice-weekly service will increase to four services per week, complementing Etihad’s daily operation to its other Iraqi destination, Baghdad.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are committed to building and strengthening ties in our region. With these additional flights, Etihad will offer air travellers from around the world significantly improved connection opportunities through our Abu Dhabi hub as we continue to add breadth and depth through additional frequencies on key routes across our expanding global network. We expect to see continuing strong demand on these routes, particularly from government and business travellers, as well as people from Iraq visiting family and friends around the world.”
Etihad recently commenced its cargo operations to Erbil, supplementing cargo flights to Baghdad which began in September 2008.
Etihad Airways increased the frequency of its flights to a number of key destinations within the GCC, Europe, Indian sub-continent, Africa and the Asia Pacific region at the beginning of the year.
Etihad Lounge in Dublin Airport T2
Etihad Airways has opened new premium lounge at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2). Etihad became the first airline to operate its scheduled arrival and departure services from T2 in late November 2010.
Etihad Airways is officially recognised as the ‘Best Long Haul Airline’ flying out of Ireland, having picked up the accolade last month at both the Irish Travel Trade News Awards and the Irish Travel Agents Association Awards.
The new lounge offers Etihad’s guest gold card,diamond first class and pearl business class customers a range of top quality facilities and services that have not been seen in Ireland before, including:
• a high-tech “Business Centre”, offering Mac workstations with broadband access and printer facilities, along with free WiFi for those that prefer to work from their own laptops;
• shower rooms;
• a luggage room for bag storage;
• a comfortable main lounge area boasting a library of books, magazines and newspapers from around the world, furnished with Italian leather chairs and soft sofas;
• a full bar;
• a wide variety of food for customers travelling out of Ireland, including an a la carte menu, international buffet, and a special children’s menu; and
• a dedicated “family room” for younger travellers, stocked with toys, books and a TV to keep them inspired and entertained.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ireland is a very important market for us and one in which we have continually invested. Our commitment to Ireland was reinforced last year when we increased our services to 10 flights a week between Dublin and our home base in Abu Dhabi, and this commitment was further strengthened when we opened a Line Maintenance Facility at Dublin Airport last June. The opening of this lounge marks another stage in the development of that relationship.”
Late last year Etihad Airways took the top award at the World Travel Awards, having been voted ‘World’s Leading Airline’ by more than 180,000 travel industry professionals from over 175 countries. This is the second year in a row that Etihad has won this prestigious title.
The new 332m2 lounge has expansive views of the apron/taxiways and overlooks the gate where Etihad will operate many of its services.
Etihad Airways is officially recognised as the ‘Best Long Haul Airline’ flying out of Ireland, having picked up the accolade last month at both the Irish Travel Trade News Awards and the Irish Travel Agents Association Awards.
The new lounge offers Etihad’s guest gold card,diamond first class and pearl business class customers a range of top quality facilities and services that have not been seen in Ireland before, including:
• a high-tech “Business Centre”, offering Mac workstations with broadband access and printer facilities, along with free WiFi for those that prefer to work from their own laptops;
• shower rooms;
• a luggage room for bag storage;
• a comfortable main lounge area boasting a library of books, magazines and newspapers from around the world, furnished with Italian leather chairs and soft sofas;
• a full bar;
• a wide variety of food for customers travelling out of Ireland, including an a la carte menu, international buffet, and a special children’s menu; and
• a dedicated “family room” for younger travellers, stocked with toys, books and a TV to keep them inspired and entertained.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ireland is a very important market for us and one in which we have continually invested. Our commitment to Ireland was reinforced last year when we increased our services to 10 flights a week between Dublin and our home base in Abu Dhabi, and this commitment was further strengthened when we opened a Line Maintenance Facility at Dublin Airport last June. The opening of this lounge marks another stage in the development of that relationship.”
Late last year Etihad Airways took the top award at the World Travel Awards, having been voted ‘World’s Leading Airline’ by more than 180,000 travel industry professionals from over 175 countries. This is the second year in a row that Etihad has won this prestigious title.
The new 332m2 lounge has expansive views of the apron/taxiways and overlooks the gate where Etihad will operate many of its services.
free Stopovers hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Etihad airways offer First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers Complimentary Luxury Stopovers in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
For travel originating from ZONE A
Australia, USA, UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Switzerland, Philippines, Thailand, China, South Africa, Malaysia, Russia, Greece, Morocco, Cyprus, Turkey, Singapore, Belarus, Korea and offline countries which connect to these countries via codeshare/interline partners
Diamond First Class Pearl Business Class
3 nights free accommodation including breakfast and limousine transfers
2 nights free accommodation including breakfast and limousine transfers.
Guests from Zone A and B can choose from the following selection of hotels:
Stopover Destination Diamond First Class Pearl Business Class
Abu Dhabi
• Yas Hotel
• Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
• InterContinental Abu Dhabi • Crowne Plaza Yas Island
• Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Dubai
• Pullman - Mall of the Emirates
• Fairmont Dubai
• Novotel World Trade Centre
• Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
How to redeem?
1. Purchase your Diamond First or Pearl Business Class ticket through etihad.com, Etihad Shops or your travel agent
2. Fill in the booking form.
3. You will be contacted within 48 hours to book your complimentary stay in your selected stopover city.
4. Upon hotel check-in, please present your Etihad boarding pass and your booking confirmation to access your complimentary room.
So now you can enjoy total luxury all the way. And discover the treasures of our home at the heart of modern Arabia – all on us. Now that’s what we call flying your way.
And another reason why we’ve been voted World’s Leading Airline for the second year running.
There’s never been a better time to change to the best.
*World’s Leading Airline, as voted by the 2010 & 2009 World Travel Awards, and World’s Best Business Class, as voted by the 2009 Skytrax Awards.
**Terms & Conditions apply.
• Sale & travel period: 10 April – 31 August 2011.
• Hotel accommodation redemption period expires 31 August 2011.
• This offer is valid in Diamond First and Pearl Business Class on all booking subclasses.
• Your limousine transfers are complimentary as part of our Diamond First and Pearl Business Class benefits.
• Hotel bookings must be made at least 72 hours prior to check-in.
• Rooms are subject to availability.
• For Zone A guests, offer is available for travel to all destinations, including Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
• For Zone B guests, offer is available for travel to all destinations, excluding where final destination is the UAE.
• Obtaining relevant UAE visas are the responsibility of the Guest.
• Offer is only valid for Guests traveling on return tickets.
• Offer is valid on Etihad operated flights as well as codeshare/interline flights provided that the journey connects with Etihad flights within the same continent as the point of origin i.e. guest originating from Hong Kong must connect via an Etihad flight in the Far East. Same rule applies when journey ends in a destination beyond the Etihad network e.g. guest heading to Berlin must fly into Europe from Abu Dhabi on an Etihad flight following which they connect via a partner. All sectors on the ticket, which are covered by the Etihad network, must be flown on Etihad operated flights. The stopover conditions of the applicable fares paid must be adhered to when booking the ‘Complimentary Nights’ offer.
• On some tickets a charge is applicable if you choose to stopover in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Please read the terms and conditions on your ticket carefully. In addition, you may be liable for an extra departure tax owed for your stop in the UAE.
• Offer not applicable on Etihad Guest mile redemption tickets.
For travel originating from ZONE A
Australia, USA, UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Switzerland, Philippines, Thailand, China, South Africa, Malaysia, Russia, Greece, Morocco, Cyprus, Turkey, Singapore, Belarus, Korea and offline countries which connect to these countries via codeshare/interline partners
Diamond First Class Pearl Business Class
3 nights free accommodation including breakfast and limousine transfers
2 nights free accommodation including breakfast and limousine transfers.
Guests from Zone A and B can choose from the following selection of hotels:
Stopover Destination Diamond First Class Pearl Business Class
Abu Dhabi
• Yas Hotel
• Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
• InterContinental Abu Dhabi • Crowne Plaza Yas Island
• Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Dubai
• Pullman - Mall of the Emirates
• Fairmont Dubai
• Novotel World Trade Centre
• Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
How to redeem?
1. Purchase your Diamond First or Pearl Business Class ticket through etihad.com, Etihad Shops or your travel agent
2. Fill in the booking form.
3. You will be contacted within 48 hours to book your complimentary stay in your selected stopover city.
4. Upon hotel check-in, please present your Etihad boarding pass and your booking confirmation to access your complimentary room.
So now you can enjoy total luxury all the way. And discover the treasures of our home at the heart of modern Arabia – all on us. Now that’s what we call flying your way.
And another reason why we’ve been voted World’s Leading Airline for the second year running.
There’s never been a better time to change to the best.
*World’s Leading Airline, as voted by the 2010 & 2009 World Travel Awards, and World’s Best Business Class, as voted by the 2009 Skytrax Awards.
**Terms & Conditions apply.
• Sale & travel period: 10 April – 31 August 2011.
• Hotel accommodation redemption period expires 31 August 2011.
• This offer is valid in Diamond First and Pearl Business Class on all booking subclasses.
• Your limousine transfers are complimentary as part of our Diamond First and Pearl Business Class benefits.
• Hotel bookings must be made at least 72 hours prior to check-in.
• Rooms are subject to availability.
• For Zone A guests, offer is available for travel to all destinations, including Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
• For Zone B guests, offer is available for travel to all destinations, excluding where final destination is the UAE.
• Obtaining relevant UAE visas are the responsibility of the Guest.
• Offer is only valid for Guests traveling on return tickets.
• Offer is valid on Etihad operated flights as well as codeshare/interline flights provided that the journey connects with Etihad flights within the same continent as the point of origin i.e. guest originating from Hong Kong must connect via an Etihad flight in the Far East. Same rule applies when journey ends in a destination beyond the Etihad network e.g. guest heading to Berlin must fly into Europe from Abu Dhabi on an Etihad flight following which they connect via a partner. All sectors on the ticket, which are covered by the Etihad network, must be flown on Etihad operated flights. The stopover conditions of the applicable fares paid must be adhered to when booking the ‘Complimentary Nights’ offer.
• On some tickets a charge is applicable if you choose to stopover in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Please read the terms and conditions on your ticket carefully. In addition, you may be liable for an extra departure tax owed for your stop in the UAE.
• Offer not applicable on Etihad Guest mile redemption tickets.
Etihad airport lounge location
Almaty Almaty Airport Lounge
• Amman Crown Lounge
• Athens Swiss Lounge
Diamond First, Abu Dhabi Pearl Business, Abu Dhabi
• Bahrain Delmon Lounge
• Bangalore Oberoi Lounge
• Bangkok Royal Orchid Lounge
• Beijing Air China Lounge
• Beirut MEA Lounge
• Brisbane Air New Zealand Lounge
• Brussels Brussels Airlines Business Lounge
• Cairo EAS Lounge and Airport Authority Lounge
• Calicut Malaba Palace
• Capetown Bidair Premier Lounge
• Casablanca Atlas Lounge/Royal Air Maroc
• Chennai Oberoi Lounge
• Chicago ohare airport JAL Lounge T5
• Cochin Oberoi Lounge
• Colombo Araliya Lounge
• Damascus Executive Lounge
• Dammam First Class Lounge
• Dhaka Sheraton Lounge
• Doha Oryx Lounge
• Dublin Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
• Frankfurt Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
• Geneva Horizon Lounge
• Hyderabad Plaza Premium Lounge
• Islamabad CIP Lounge
• Istanbul Prime Class Lounge
• Jakarta Purah Indah Lounge, Premier Lounge or Emerald Lounge
• Jeddah First Class Lounge
• Johannesburg Ongololo Lounge
• Karachi CIP Lounge
• Katmandu Executive Lounge
• Khartoum First Lounge
• Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Airlines Golden Lounge
• Kuwait Pearl Business Lounge
• Lahore CIP Lounge
• Larnaca Swiss Lounge
• London Heathrow Etihad Airways First & Pearl Business Class Lounge
• Manchester Etihad Airways First & Pearl Business Class Lounge
• Manila PAGS STOP Lounge
• Melbourne Air New Zealand Lounge
• Milan SEA Club Lounge
• Minsk National Airport Lounge
• Moscow Domodedovo Airport Lounge
• Mumbai Oberoi Lounge
• Munich Atlantic Lounge
• Muscat Plaza Premium Lounge
• Nagoya ANA Star Alliance Lounge
• New Delhi ITC Sheraton Lounge
• New York JFK airport T4 The Lounge
• Paris American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge
• Peshawar CAA Executive Lounge
• Riyadh Attar First Class Lounge
• Seoul Incheon airport Asiana Lounge
• Singapore SATS Premier Club Changi Airport Terminal 3 transit area
• Sydney Air New Zealand Koru Club Lounge
• Tehran CIP Lounge
• Thiruvananthapuram Muthoot Plaza Lounge
• Tokyo ANA Premium Lounge
• Toronto Pearson airport Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal 3
Our new premium lounge in Dublin features the following:
• Expansive views of apron/taxiways, overlooking the gate where Etihad will operate many of its services
• A la carte and buffet dining
• Plentiful comfortable and luxurious lounge seating
• Dining area with dining tables and chairs
• Bar
• Business Centre with Apple Mac computers and printing facilities
• Wi-fi
• Entertainment options including TVs, newspapers and magazines
• Dedicated family room with toys, games and entertainment for our younger guests
• Dedicated male and female bathrooms and showers
• Prayer room with ablution area
• Luggage storeroom
The lounge is located in Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2, where all Etihad flights operate.
• Amman Crown Lounge
• Athens Swiss Lounge
Diamond First, Abu Dhabi Pearl Business, Abu Dhabi
• Bahrain Delmon Lounge
• Bangalore Oberoi Lounge
• Bangkok Royal Orchid Lounge
• Beijing Air China Lounge
• Beirut MEA Lounge
• Brisbane Air New Zealand Lounge
• Brussels Brussels Airlines Business Lounge
• Cairo EAS Lounge and Airport Authority Lounge
• Calicut Malaba Palace
• Capetown Bidair Premier Lounge
• Casablanca Atlas Lounge/Royal Air Maroc
• Chennai Oberoi Lounge
• Chicago ohare airport JAL Lounge T5
• Cochin Oberoi Lounge
• Colombo Araliya Lounge
• Damascus Executive Lounge
• Dammam First Class Lounge
• Dhaka Sheraton Lounge
• Doha Oryx Lounge
• Dublin Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
• Frankfurt Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge
• Geneva Horizon Lounge
• Hyderabad Plaza Premium Lounge
• Islamabad CIP Lounge
• Istanbul Prime Class Lounge
• Jakarta Purah Indah Lounge, Premier Lounge or Emerald Lounge
• Jeddah First Class Lounge
• Johannesburg Ongololo Lounge
• Karachi CIP Lounge
• Katmandu Executive Lounge
• Khartoum First Lounge
• Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Airlines Golden Lounge
• Kuwait Pearl Business Lounge
• Lahore CIP Lounge
• Larnaca Swiss Lounge
• London Heathrow Etihad Airways First & Pearl Business Class Lounge
• Manchester Etihad Airways First & Pearl Business Class Lounge
• Manila PAGS STOP Lounge
• Melbourne Air New Zealand Lounge
• Milan SEA Club Lounge
• Minsk National Airport Lounge
• Moscow Domodedovo Airport Lounge
• Mumbai Oberoi Lounge
• Munich Atlantic Lounge
• Muscat Plaza Premium Lounge
• Nagoya ANA Star Alliance Lounge
• New Delhi ITC Sheraton Lounge
• New York JFK airport T4 The Lounge
• Paris American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge
• Peshawar CAA Executive Lounge
• Riyadh Attar First Class Lounge
• Seoul Incheon airport Asiana Lounge
• Singapore SATS Premier Club Changi Airport Terminal 3 transit area
• Sydney Air New Zealand Koru Club Lounge
• Tehran CIP Lounge
• Thiruvananthapuram Muthoot Plaza Lounge
• Tokyo ANA Premium Lounge
• Toronto Pearson airport Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal 3
Our new premium lounge in Dublin features the following:
• Expansive views of apron/taxiways, overlooking the gate where Etihad will operate many of its services
• A la carte and buffet dining
• Plentiful comfortable and luxurious lounge seating
• Dining area with dining tables and chairs
• Bar
• Business Centre with Apple Mac computers and printing facilities
• Wi-fi
• Entertainment options including TVs, newspapers and magazines
• Dedicated family room with toys, games and entertainment for our younger guests
• Dedicated male and female bathrooms and showers
• Prayer room with ablution area
• Luggage storeroom
The lounge is located in Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2, where all Etihad flights operate.
American airlines starts flight to Beijing china
American Launches nonstop flights from Chicago ohare to Beijing china, The Beijing flight will be operated using a Boeing 777, with 14 First Class, 37 Business Class and 194 Economy passengers.
"China and the United States are two highly, mutually-complementary markets containing enormous business opportunities," said The Honorable Ping Huang, the former Chinese Consul General in Chicago. "The coming take-off of the flight is just opportune and will, in turn, inject fresh impetus into the ever deepening and expanding Sino-U.S. relations and bring great benefits to the people of our two countries."
American offers fully flat First Class seats and lie-flat-at-an-angle Business Class seats.
Beijing Capital International Airport’s recently expanded Terminal 3 will be home to American Airlines, along with oneworld partners British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Qantas. The Beijing subway system’s Airport Express Line conveniently serves travelers from the airport where they can connect to various stops throughout the city. Shuttle buses also serve the airport, linking travelers to wherever they need to go.
Chicago to Beijing as of May 25:
On Friday and Sunday
Depart: 8:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:00 p.m. (next day, local time)
On Tuesday and Thursday Depart: 9:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:59 p.m. (next day, local time)
Beijing to Chicago as of May 27:
On Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Depart: 7:59 a.m. Arrive: 7:49 a.m. (same day, local time)
On Tuesday
Depart: 6:59 a.m. Arrive: 6:49 a.m. (same day, local time)
American also collaborated with celebrity chef Sam Choy to create new Asian-fusion menu items that artfully blend the deep traditions of Chinese cuisine with the flavors of Western fare. Sample premium class menu items include:
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp – bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with sweet corn sauce and served with shiso rice
Rock Shrimp Cakes – rock shrimp cakes with ginger cilantro aioli, accompanied by sweet sausage fried rice and bok choy
Sweet & Sour Sea Bass – sweet and sour sea bass served with fried noodles and baby bok choy
Mushroom Crusted Beef Filet – mushroom crusted beef filet offered with paprika potatoes and grilled zucchini
Pork Belly – pork belly served atop shiso rice garnished with a mushroom medley and baby bok choy
Roasted Duck – roasted duck with oyster sauce, fried rice noodles and sautéed Kailan
Stuffed Salmon – salmon stuffed with spinach and shiitake mushrooms, offered with black bean sauce, sautéed vegetables and sweet sausage fried rice
American will have Mandarin-speaking flight attendants on each flight and premium passengers will be able to read a host of different newspapers while on board the aircraft, including the Wall Street Journal Asia, USA Today Asia and the Beijing Morning Post. Additionally, two Chinese movies in Mandarin will be available for viewing: The Rebellion and Storm Warriors. Additionally, in premium cabins, American will offer six films with Chinese subtitles: Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, The Invention of Lying, The Blind Side, Michael Jackson’s This is It and Planet 51.
AAdvantage
AAdvantage members who purchase tickets/fly from Chicago to Beijing from now to June 30, 2010, can get 15,000 AAdvantage miles if the purchase/fly on Business/First class tickets, and 5,000-10,000 AAdvantage miles for Economy class tickets. The mileage bonus for Economy depends on which type of Economy fare is purchased. For more details, visit http://www.aa.com/offers.
"China and the United States are two highly, mutually-complementary markets containing enormous business opportunities," said The Honorable Ping Huang, the former Chinese Consul General in Chicago. "The coming take-off of the flight is just opportune and will, in turn, inject fresh impetus into the ever deepening and expanding Sino-U.S. relations and bring great benefits to the people of our two countries."
American offers fully flat First Class seats and lie-flat-at-an-angle Business Class seats.
Beijing Capital International Airport’s recently expanded Terminal 3 will be home to American Airlines, along with oneworld partners British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Qantas. The Beijing subway system’s Airport Express Line conveniently serves travelers from the airport where they can connect to various stops throughout the city. Shuttle buses also serve the airport, linking travelers to wherever they need to go.
Chicago to Beijing as of May 25:
On Friday and Sunday
Depart: 8:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:00 p.m. (next day, local time)
On Tuesday and Thursday Depart: 9:30 p.m. Arrive: 11:59 p.m. (next day, local time)
Beijing to Chicago as of May 27:
On Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Depart: 7:59 a.m. Arrive: 7:49 a.m. (same day, local time)
On Tuesday
Depart: 6:59 a.m. Arrive: 6:49 a.m. (same day, local time)
American also collaborated with celebrity chef Sam Choy to create new Asian-fusion menu items that artfully blend the deep traditions of Chinese cuisine with the flavors of Western fare. Sample premium class menu items include:
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp – bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with sweet corn sauce and served with shiso rice
Rock Shrimp Cakes – rock shrimp cakes with ginger cilantro aioli, accompanied by sweet sausage fried rice and bok choy
Sweet & Sour Sea Bass – sweet and sour sea bass served with fried noodles and baby bok choy
Mushroom Crusted Beef Filet – mushroom crusted beef filet offered with paprika potatoes and grilled zucchini
Pork Belly – pork belly served atop shiso rice garnished with a mushroom medley and baby bok choy
Roasted Duck – roasted duck with oyster sauce, fried rice noodles and sautéed Kailan
Stuffed Salmon – salmon stuffed with spinach and shiitake mushrooms, offered with black bean sauce, sautéed vegetables and sweet sausage fried rice
American will have Mandarin-speaking flight attendants on each flight and premium passengers will be able to read a host of different newspapers while on board the aircraft, including the Wall Street Journal Asia, USA Today Asia and the Beijing Morning Post. Additionally, two Chinese movies in Mandarin will be available for viewing: The Rebellion and Storm Warriors. Additionally, in premium cabins, American will offer six films with Chinese subtitles: Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, The Invention of Lying, The Blind Side, Michael Jackson’s This is It and Planet 51.
AAdvantage
AAdvantage members who purchase tickets/fly from Chicago to Beijing from now to June 30, 2010, can get 15,000 AAdvantage miles if the purchase/fly on Business/First class tickets, and 5,000-10,000 AAdvantage miles for Economy class tickets. The mileage bonus for Economy depends on which type of Economy fare is purchased. For more details, visit http://www.aa.com/offers.
Etihad flights to Chicago ohare airport
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates offer nonstop flights to the US city of Chicago.
Etihad operate a three cabin Airbus A340-500 wide body aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Chicago service which is configured to carry 240 passengers with 12 in first class, 28 in business class and 200 in economy class.
Etihad Airways flight EY151 depart from Abu Dhabi airport on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10.20am and arrive in Chicago O’Hare airport Terminal 5 at 4.40pm. Return flight EY150 will depart from Chicago on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8.30pm and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 7.55pm the following day. From Thursday 1 October, 2009 Etihad flights EY151 and EY150 will operate daily.
Chicago, the third largest city in America and the biggest in the state of Illinois, will be the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s second US destination joining its popular daily flight to New York.
It also strengthen Etihad’s network in North America, which includes Toronto, and enjoys an average seat factor of more than 80 per cent.
“The new service will provide a daily flight for business and leisure travellers as well as enhance commercial and cultural ties not only between Abu Dhabi and Chicago but also between the UAE and US.”
Chicago is the third largest US market for air travel to the Middle East and GCC, after New York and Washington, and the state of Illinois is home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the US with an estimated Arab American population of more than 230,000.
The famed “windy city” is home to 2.5 million residents and the Chicago metropolitan area has a population of more than 9.5 million people.
The city is also the major sporting capital in America and Chicago is home to two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago Bears are the city’s National Football League (NFL) team while the Chicago Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Etihad operate a three cabin Airbus A340-500 wide body aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Chicago service which is configured to carry 240 passengers with 12 in first class, 28 in business class and 200 in economy class.
Etihad Airways flight EY151 depart from Abu Dhabi airport on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10.20am and arrive in Chicago O’Hare airport Terminal 5 at 4.40pm. Return flight EY150 will depart from Chicago on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8.30pm and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 7.55pm the following day. From Thursday 1 October, 2009 Etihad flights EY151 and EY150 will operate daily.
Chicago, the third largest city in America and the biggest in the state of Illinois, will be the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s second US destination joining its popular daily flight to New York.
It also strengthen Etihad’s network in North America, which includes Toronto, and enjoys an average seat factor of more than 80 per cent.
“The new service will provide a daily flight for business and leisure travellers as well as enhance commercial and cultural ties not only between Abu Dhabi and Chicago but also between the UAE and US.”
Chicago is the third largest US market for air travel to the Middle East and GCC, after New York and Washington, and the state of Illinois is home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the US with an estimated Arab American population of more than 230,000.
The famed “windy city” is home to 2.5 million residents and the Chicago metropolitan area has a population of more than 9.5 million people.
The city is also the major sporting capital in America and Chicago is home to two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago Bears are the city’s National Football League (NFL) team while the Chicago Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Friday, July 22, 2011
AA flights to Delhi Indira Gandhi airport Terminal 3
American Airlines flight AA 293 aa 292 operate at new Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport brand new facilities at Terminal 3.
"We are delighted to make this move because it improves the travel experience for our valued customers," said Raj Sidhu, American's U.S. - India Sales Manager. "Departing passengers will benefit from specially-designed and dedicated U.S. departure gates where security-related formalities will be completed efficiently and comfortably. Soon, connecting customers will enjoy quicker and smoother onward transfers when domestic flights begin operating from the same terminal, which is slated to occur on Aug. 27."
american airlines First Class, Business Class, Emerald and Sapphire tier passengers departing to ORD will be able to use the brand new lounge of oneworld member-elect Kingfisher Airlines. This lounge offers such amenities as showers and refreshments, including a wide range of hot and cold food choices. The lounge is located beyond the immigration and security area and allows passengers to make fuller use of their time before heading to the departure gate. Until mid August, eligible American passengers are invited to use the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, located in the Terminal 3 Departure Level after security and immigration.
Customers with a longer layover can take advantage of the airport's 60-room transit hotel facility, which offers day rooms.
Additionally, the Airport Express Metro Line is due to open in September and will offer passengers improved connectivity to downtown New Delhi. Passengers will take 18 minutes to travel from the airport to the city in air-conditioned comfort. Airport officials are hopeful that Terminal 3 passengers will need at most, 45 minutes from touchdown to exit the airport.
"We are delighted to make this move because it improves the travel experience for our valued customers," said Raj Sidhu, American's U.S. - India Sales Manager. "Departing passengers will benefit from specially-designed and dedicated U.S. departure gates where security-related formalities will be completed efficiently and comfortably. Soon, connecting customers will enjoy quicker and smoother onward transfers when domestic flights begin operating from the same terminal, which is slated to occur on Aug. 27."
american airlines First Class, Business Class, Emerald and Sapphire tier passengers departing to ORD will be able to use the brand new lounge of oneworld member-elect Kingfisher Airlines. This lounge offers such amenities as showers and refreshments, including a wide range of hot and cold food choices. The lounge is located beyond the immigration and security area and allows passengers to make fuller use of their time before heading to the departure gate. Until mid August, eligible American passengers are invited to use the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, located in the Terminal 3 Departure Level after security and immigration.
Customers with a longer layover can take advantage of the airport's 60-room transit hotel facility, which offers day rooms.
Additionally, the Airport Express Metro Line is due to open in September and will offer passengers improved connectivity to downtown New Delhi. Passengers will take 18 minutes to travel from the airport to the city in air-conditioned comfort. Airport officials are hopeful that Terminal 3 passengers will need at most, 45 minutes from touchdown to exit the airport.
Select Seats in the Front of Coach Cabin on AA
American Airlines is introducing Express Seats(SM), the newest product offering under its Your Choice(SM) line of products and services that provide customers a way to purchase special services they value.Express Seats are available to all American Airlines customers and can be purchased exclusively via airport Self-Service Check-In machines anytime from 24 hours to 50 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure for travel wholly within the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
With Express Seats travelers can purchase seats in the first few rows of Coach, including bulkhead seats in that cabin. Additionally, customers who purchase an Express Seat are able to board with Group 1 of General Boarding for their flight, providing them the convenience of being among the first Coach customers on and off the plane.
Introductory pricing for Express Seats begins at $19 per flight, with pricing based on distance. Here are some examples of introductory prices for Express Seats on popular American Airlines routes:
$19 for St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare
$29 for San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth
$29 for Boston to Chicago O'Hare
$39 for New York JFK to Los Angeles
$39 for Chicago O'Hare to Honolulu
For more information about the Your Choice program and Express Seats, please visit www.aa.com/yourchoice.
"Express Seats highlights American's focus on offering customers what they value most," said Virasb Vahidi – Chief Commercial Officer for American Airlines. "This is another great product under the Your Choice program that puts more travel choices in the customer's hands."
American still provides travelers with the option to pre-reserve other seats in the Coach Cabin at no charge. In addition, AAdvantage® elite status members, oneworld® elite status members and customers purchasing full-fare tickets will continue to have exclusive access to preferred seating, separate from Express Seats, on a complimentary basis.
With Express Seats travelers can purchase seats in the first few rows of Coach, including bulkhead seats in that cabin. Additionally, customers who purchase an Express Seat are able to board with Group 1 of General Boarding for their flight, providing them the convenience of being among the first Coach customers on and off the plane.
Introductory pricing for Express Seats begins at $19 per flight, with pricing based on distance. Here are some examples of introductory prices for Express Seats on popular American Airlines routes:
$19 for St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare
$29 for San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth
$29 for Boston to Chicago O'Hare
$39 for New York JFK to Los Angeles
$39 for Chicago O'Hare to Honolulu
For more information about the Your Choice program and Express Seats, please visit www.aa.com/yourchoice.
"Express Seats highlights American's focus on offering customers what they value most," said Virasb Vahidi – Chief Commercial Officer for American Airlines. "This is another great product under the Your Choice program that puts more travel choices in the customer's hands."
American still provides travelers with the option to pre-reserve other seats in the Coach Cabin at no charge. In addition, AAdvantage® elite status members, oneworld® elite status members and customers purchasing full-fare tickets will continue to have exclusive access to preferred seating, separate from Express Seats, on a complimentary basis.
aa cheap Fares to Florida Beach Destinations
From the Art Deco architecture of Miami Beach to the beautiful white sands of Fort Myers, a Florida beach vacation is awaiting you, and now is a perfect time to make plans. American Airlines is offering great low fares for flights to popular destinations in Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Here are the highlights of American's low fares:
Available to destinations in Florida and select Gulf Coast markets from the continental United States and Canada.
Purchase tickets no later than Aug. 13, 2010 – Travel Sept. 7 through Nov. 15, 2010.
Lowest fares are available to select markets in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel.
Lowest fares are available from select markets in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel.
Other attractive fares are available on other days of travel.
Fares require a 14-day advance purchase and must be ticketed within 24 hours of making a reservation.
Minimum stay is 3 nights or a Friday or Saturday night stay.
Other restrictions may apply. For additional rules and restrictions, see terms and conditions below, or visit American's website, AA.com.
Here are samples of American's great low fares. Fare amounts shown are based on round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.
Florida cities on sale (Prices are round trip):
Fort Lauderdale from:
Chicago $158
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Jacksonville from: Chicago $168
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Miami from: Los Angeles $234
Raleigh/Durham $114
Orlando from: New York's Kennedy $154
Los Angeles $294
Palm Beach from: Chicago $158
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Gulf Coast cities on sale (Prices are round trip):
Baton Rouge from Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Mobile from St. Louis $158
Gulfport from St. Louis $188
Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a US$150 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.
A portion of travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or an AmericanConnection airline. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated independently by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.
To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Here are the highlights of American's low fares:
Available to destinations in Florida and select Gulf Coast markets from the continental United States and Canada.
Purchase tickets no later than Aug. 13, 2010 – Travel Sept. 7 through Nov. 15, 2010.
Lowest fares are available to select markets in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel.
Lowest fares are available from select markets in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel.
Other attractive fares are available on other days of travel.
Fares require a 14-day advance purchase and must be ticketed within 24 hours of making a reservation.
Minimum stay is 3 nights or a Friday or Saturday night stay.
Other restrictions may apply. For additional rules and restrictions, see terms and conditions below, or visit American's website, AA.com.
Here are samples of American's great low fares. Fare amounts shown are based on round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.
Florida cities on sale (Prices are round trip):
Fort Lauderdale from:
Chicago $158
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Jacksonville from: Chicago $168
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Miami from: Los Angeles $234
Raleigh/Durham $114
Orlando from: New York's Kennedy $154
Los Angeles $294
Palm Beach from: Chicago $158
Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Gulf Coast cities on sale (Prices are round trip):
Baton Rouge from Dallas/Fort Worth $178
Mobile from St. Louis $158
Gulfport from St. Louis $188
Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a US$150 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.
A portion of travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or an AmericanConnection airline. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated independently by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.
To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.
American Eagle New North Terminal of Miami Airport
American Eagle Airlines opens new location in the North Terminal of Miami International Airport (MIA).
A state-of-the-art facility housing both American and American Eagle, the new terminal offers customers improved check-in and domestic baggage claim, with an array of shops and restaurants featuring the flavors of South Florida. American Eagle has completed the initial phase of its transition to new departure areas at gates D53, D55 and D60.
The move comes just in time for American Eagle's enhanced winter schedule, offering increased daily flights to twelve cities, including two new daily nonstops to Gainesville, Fla. on October 1 and two daily nonstops to Cleveland, Ohio, beginning November 18.
American Eagle currently flies from Miami to more than 30 cities throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.
"We are all excited about our American Eagle facility," said Peter J. Dolara, American's Senior Vice President based in Miami. "This facility will allow us to better serve our customers and solidify Miami as one of the premier gateways in the country."
The new departure lounge features two concourse-level gates with jetbridges for convenient boarding. When the next phase of construction is complete, lower-level gates will eliminate the need for most shuttle buses to take passengers to awaiting aircraft. A new Skytrain is expected to open in September that will whisk thousands of customers per hour along the 1.4 mile North Terminal concourse, enabling easy connections to American Airlines flights."We are excited to move into this beautiful new facility," said Pedro Fabregas, President of American Eagle's operations in Miami and the Caribbean. "The new terminal will not only offer our customers a much more comfortable and enjoyable travel experience, but will provide convenient connections to cities throughout the American Airlines global network."
A state-of-the-art facility housing both American and American Eagle, the new terminal offers customers improved check-in and domestic baggage claim, with an array of shops and restaurants featuring the flavors of South Florida. American Eagle has completed the initial phase of its transition to new departure areas at gates D53, D55 and D60.
The move comes just in time for American Eagle's enhanced winter schedule, offering increased daily flights to twelve cities, including two new daily nonstops to Gainesville, Fla. on October 1 and two daily nonstops to Cleveland, Ohio, beginning November 18.
American Eagle currently flies from Miami to more than 30 cities throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.
"We are all excited about our American Eagle facility," said Peter J. Dolara, American's Senior Vice President based in Miami. "This facility will allow us to better serve our customers and solidify Miami as one of the premier gateways in the country."
The new departure lounge features two concourse-level gates with jetbridges for convenient boarding. When the next phase of construction is complete, lower-level gates will eliminate the need for most shuttle buses to take passengers to awaiting aircraft. A new Skytrain is expected to open in September that will whisk thousands of customers per hour along the 1.4 mile North Terminal concourse, enabling easy connections to American Airlines flights."We are excited to move into this beautiful new facility," said Pedro Fabregas, President of American Eagle's operations in Miami and the Caribbean. "The new terminal will not only offer our customers a much more comfortable and enjoyable travel experience, but will provide convenient connections to cities throughout the American Airlines global network."
aa Asia Office move to Tokyo JAL headquarters
American Airlines today announced it will move its Asia-Pacific Regional Office to the JAL Building, the headquarters of Japan Airlines (JAL), in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo. American plans to complete the move from its current office in Uchisaiwaicho by January 2011.
"With American's proposed Pacific joint business with JAL anticipated to receive government approval by the end of this year, co-locating our offices with those of JAL will be beneficial and enable us to forge closer working relationships with our valued partner," Panagiotoulias added. "We have been working closely so that we will be able to implement our joint business as quickly as possible after government approvals are received. We have also been discussing with JAL best practices in areas such as fuel hedging and aircraft management, all in an effort to lower our costs and improve the efficiency of the services we offer our customers."
"With the lease on our current Tokyo office location due to expire in December 2010 we have been reviewing opportunities to relocate our regional office. After completing a comprehensive review of available commercial property in Tokyo, we have identified a mutually beneficial opportunity for American to move into vacant offices on the 25th floor of the Japan Airlines headquarters building," said Theo Panagiotoulias, American's Vice President and Managing Director – Asia-Pacific. "This move will provide us with excellent office space and meeting facilities, while offering convenience and easy access for our employees."
On May 7, 2010, American was awarded the right to fly from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and will begin this new service Jan. 20, 2011. The new flights will complement American's service to Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) and benefit Japan Airlines and other oneworld carriers. American is working with JAL officials for ground handling services at Haneda. The two airlines also are continuing to pursue co-location of facilities at key airports including New York Kennedy, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
Commenting on the relocation, Tsutomu Ando, Executive Officer of International Affairs at Japan Airlines said: "We warmly welcome American's move of its Asia-Pacific regional offices into the same premises as JAL's headquarters. JAL intends to maximize the effect of our alliance strategy and plans to engage in close collaboration with American Airlines upon obtaining necessary approval from the authorities. As both airlines are endeavoring to work more firmly together on ways to create greater benefits for our customers, there is no better timing than now for our offices to also be close in proximity. We are certainly looking forward to greater communications and a deeper relationship with American."
"With American's proposed Pacific joint business with JAL anticipated to receive government approval by the end of this year, co-locating our offices with those of JAL will be beneficial and enable us to forge closer working relationships with our valued partner," Panagiotoulias added. "We have been working closely so that we will be able to implement our joint business as quickly as possible after government approvals are received. We have also been discussing with JAL best practices in areas such as fuel hedging and aircraft management, all in an effort to lower our costs and improve the efficiency of the services we offer our customers."
"With the lease on our current Tokyo office location due to expire in December 2010 we have been reviewing opportunities to relocate our regional office. After completing a comprehensive review of available commercial property in Tokyo, we have identified a mutually beneficial opportunity for American to move into vacant offices on the 25th floor of the Japan Airlines headquarters building," said Theo Panagiotoulias, American's Vice President and Managing Director – Asia-Pacific. "This move will provide us with excellent office space and meeting facilities, while offering convenience and easy access for our employees."
On May 7, 2010, American was awarded the right to fly from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and will begin this new service Jan. 20, 2011. The new flights will complement American's service to Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) and benefit Japan Airlines and other oneworld carriers. American is working with JAL officials for ground handling services at Haneda. The two airlines also are continuing to pursue co-location of facilities at key airports including New York Kennedy, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
Commenting on the relocation, Tsutomu Ando, Executive Officer of International Affairs at Japan Airlines said: "We warmly welcome American's move of its Asia-Pacific regional offices into the same premises as JAL's headquarters. JAL intends to maximize the effect of our alliance strategy and plans to engage in close collaboration with American Airlines upon obtaining necessary approval from the authorities. As both airlines are endeavoring to work more firmly together on ways to create greater benefits for our customers, there is no better timing than now for our offices to also be close in proximity. We are certainly looking forward to greater communications and a deeper relationship with American."
American Eagle LGA MSP offer first class
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched four daily nonstop flights between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Eagle flies the route with CRJ-700 jet aircraft, featuring Eagle's new First Class service.
With the introduction of nine First Class seats on all of its CRJ-700 aircraft, Eagle now offers a premium product with the same level of outstanding service customers experience on American Airlines.
The schedule for flights between LaGuardia and Minneapolis (all times local) is:
New York LaGuardia to Minneapolis (LGA-MSP)
FLIGHT DEPARTS ARRIVES DAYS
aa4599 6:15 a.m. 8:10 a.m. Daily
aa4591 9:35 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Daily
aa4588 2:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily
aa4649 6:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Daily
MSP-LGA
aa4590 6:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Daily
aa4586 8:45 a.m. 12:25 p.m. Daily
aa4592 12:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Daily
aa4589 5:05 p.m. 8:55 p.m. Daily
"American Airlines is committed to providing more options and exceptional service to our customers in New York, and American Eagle plays a key role in that effort," said Art Torno, American's Vice President – New York. "These four daily flights to Minneapolis not only link two powerful business centers, but also offer customers convenient connections through New York to destinations throughout American's global network."
With the introduction of nine First Class seats on all of its CRJ-700 aircraft, Eagle now offers a premium product with the same level of outstanding service customers experience on American Airlines.
The schedule for flights between LaGuardia and Minneapolis (all times local) is:
New York LaGuardia to Minneapolis (LGA-MSP)
FLIGHT DEPARTS ARRIVES DAYS
aa4599 6:15 a.m. 8:10 a.m. Daily
aa4591 9:35 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Daily
aa4588 2:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily
aa4649 6:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Daily
MSP-LGA
aa4590 6:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Daily
aa4586 8:45 a.m. 12:25 p.m. Daily
aa4592 12:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Daily
aa4589 5:05 p.m. 8:55 p.m. Daily
"American Airlines is committed to providing more options and exceptional service to our customers in New York, and American Eagle plays a key role in that effort," said Art Torno, American's Vice President – New York. "These four daily flights to Minneapolis not only link two powerful business centers, but also offer customers convenient connections through New York to destinations throughout American's global network."
choice privileges Elite Gold upgrade
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The new card, issued by Barclaycard US, will award 8,000 bonus points after a cardholder makes their first purchase and another 8,000 bonus points after their first paid stay with the new Choice Privileges Visa card at a Choice brand hotel. That's enough points for two free nights at over 1,500 Choice Privileges locations(1).
"The new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card is another example of the many great ways to earn Choice Privileges points," said Greg Brown, Vice President, Loyalty and Relationship Marketing, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH). "By using the card, Choice Privileges members can quickly earn points which can be redeemed for free nights or a variety of fantastic redemption options."
Visa Signature offers cardholders a range of benefits and perks, in addition to a number of rewards programs that may be offered by Visa Signature partners, such as airline, hotel and cash back programs. Visa Signature cardholders enjoy access to a host of benefits, such as complimentary concierge services, the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, and warranty manager service, as well as special offers for perks focused on cardholder passions, such as travel, wine and food, sports and entertainment events. Perks range from everyday values, such as special offers on movie tickets and discounts at select retailers, to VIP tickets for premier concerts, Broadway shows and epicurean events, and once-in-a-lifetime packages for events such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. For more information about Visa Signature, visit www.visa.com/signature.
"We're very excited at Barclaycard to be partnering with Choice Hotels to jointly create a new and easy way for consumers to earn Choice Privileges points," said Scott Young, General Manager-Partnerships, Barclaycard US. "We look forward to a successful program that meets the needs of loyal Choice Privileges members."
With Visa Signature benefits, the new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card opens doors to games, concerts, shows, getaways and events as well as savings opportunities at partner retailers in Home & Garden, Flowers & Gifts, Computers & Electronics and Apparel & Shoes. Cardholders can access a concierge service open 24 hours per day, Emergency Card Replacement and Emergency Cash Disbursement, No Pre-Set Spending Limit, Purchase Security, Warranty Manager Service, Year-End Summary Statements and Travel and Emergency Assistance Services.
All Choice Privileges program terms and conditions apply. See choiceprivileges.com for details.
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Cardholders must allow 4-6 weeks for all points, including first use and first stay bonus points, to be deposited into the Choice Privileges account. All Choice Privileges terms and conditions apply.
10% bonus points on all qualifying stays
* Access to exclusive reservations & customer service phone numbers
* Special offers
The new card, issued by Barclaycard US, will award 8,000 bonus points after a cardholder makes their first purchase and another 8,000 bonus points after their first paid stay with the new Choice Privileges Visa card at a Choice brand hotel. That's enough points for two free nights at over 1,500 Choice Privileges locations(1).
"The new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card is another example of the many great ways to earn Choice Privileges points," said Greg Brown, Vice President, Loyalty and Relationship Marketing, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH). "By using the card, Choice Privileges members can quickly earn points which can be redeemed for free nights or a variety of fantastic redemption options."
Visa Signature offers cardholders a range of benefits and perks, in addition to a number of rewards programs that may be offered by Visa Signature partners, such as airline, hotel and cash back programs. Visa Signature cardholders enjoy access to a host of benefits, such as complimentary concierge services, the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, and warranty manager service, as well as special offers for perks focused on cardholder passions, such as travel, wine and food, sports and entertainment events. Perks range from everyday values, such as special offers on movie tickets and discounts at select retailers, to VIP tickets for premier concerts, Broadway shows and epicurean events, and once-in-a-lifetime packages for events such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. For more information about Visa Signature, visit www.visa.com/signature.
"We're very excited at Barclaycard to be partnering with Choice Hotels to jointly create a new and easy way for consumers to earn Choice Privileges points," said Scott Young, General Manager-Partnerships, Barclaycard US. "We look forward to a successful program that meets the needs of loyal Choice Privileges members."
With Visa Signature benefits, the new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card opens doors to games, concerts, shows, getaways and events as well as savings opportunities at partner retailers in Home & Garden, Flowers & Gifts, Computers & Electronics and Apparel & Shoes. Cardholders can access a concierge service open 24 hours per day, Emergency Card Replacement and Emergency Cash Disbursement, No Pre-Set Spending Limit, Purchase Security, Warranty Manager Service, Year-End Summary Statements and Travel and Emergency Assistance Services.
All Choice Privileges program terms and conditions apply. See choiceprivileges.com for details.
(3) Earn 5 points per dollar spent on Choice Privileges Visa card purchases of Choice Privileges points and Choice Hotels gift cards. Earn 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases, including non-point eligible Choice Privileges stays.
Cardholders must allow 4-6 weeks for all points, including first use and first stay bonus points, to be deposited into the Choice Privileges account. All Choice Privileges terms and conditions apply.
AA WestJet Airlines signs interline agreement
American Airlines and WestJet Airlines announced today they have entered into an interline agreement. The interline agreement means American Airlines customers traveling to Canada and transferring to a WestJet flight can purchase a single ticket and check bags through to the final destination.
"American's interline agreement with WestJet complements our North American network and greatly benefits our customers by offering additional connections to and from new Canadian markets
The connections will first be available through the six gateways in Canada currently served by American or American Eagle – Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax and Ottawa. American and WestJet expect to implement a second phase of their interline relationship in December that will add additional connecting opportunities through WestJet's nonstop U.S. flights to Canadian cities.
"This agreement represents WestJet's first interline with a U.S. carrier and we are excited to be working with such a well established and recognized global airline like American Airlines," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "We look forward to welcoming the many American customers on board our aircraft as guests who will experience WestJet's world-class guest experience."
The interline connecting itineraries will be available for booking on American's award-winning AA.com website, as well as through travel agencies and American Airlines Reservations, effective Nov. 9.
The companies also said they are exploring other ways to enhance customer benefits through other commercial cooperation agreements.
WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 90 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.
"American's interline agreement with WestJet complements our North American network and greatly benefits our customers by offering additional connections to and from new Canadian markets
The connections will first be available through the six gateways in Canada currently served by American or American Eagle – Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax and Ottawa. American and WestJet expect to implement a second phase of their interline relationship in December that will add additional connecting opportunities through WestJet's nonstop U.S. flights to Canadian cities.
"This agreement represents WestJet's first interline with a U.S. carrier and we are excited to be working with such a well established and recognized global airline like American Airlines," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "We look forward to welcoming the many American customers on board our aircraft as guests who will experience WestJet's world-class guest experience."
The interline connecting itineraries will be available for booking on American's award-winning AA.com website, as well as through travel agencies and American Airlines Reservations, effective Nov. 9.
The companies also said they are exploring other ways to enhance customer benefits through other commercial cooperation agreements.
WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 90 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.
American Eagle adds domestic route to LAX
American Airlines and American Eagle have strengthened their commitment to Los Angeles with plans to add 10 new destinations – one international and nine domestic – for a total of 33 additional round trips beginning April, 5, 2011.
New destinations from LAX include (total number of daily flights):
Albuquerque, N.M. (3)
Boise, Idaho (2)
El Paso, Texas (2)
Houston Bush Intercontinental (3)
Oklahoma City, Okla. (1)
Phoenix, Ariz. (4)
Shanghai, China* (1)
Salt Lake City, Utah (3)
Sacramento, Calif. (4)
Tucson, Ariz. (3)
Four of the new routes will be served by American Eagle's Bombardier CRJ-700 fleet, which now features a First Class cabin. All four existing daily flights to Denver also will be upgraded with the addition of CRJ-700 service.
In addition to Los Angeles-Shanghai, American will offer seven additional daily domestic flights from Los Angeles, including two flights each to Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami and one flight each to Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. By spring 2011, American and American Eagle will offer 153 daily departures at LAX – a 28 percent increase from today's schedule. The airlines also have flexibility to add more flights and destinations in the future.
American's latest network enhancements at LAX will complement the 18 international departures offered by oneworld alliance members at the airport, including to such markets as Auckland, New Zealand; Hong Kong; Lima, Peru; London; Melbourne, Australia; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Tokyo.
Today's announcement is the latest example of American's commitment to Los Angeles. Earlier this month, American, British Airways and Iberia announced the official launch of their Joint Business between North America and Europe by introducing a new Los Angeles – Madrid route (operated by Iberia) that will begin service in spring 2011. American will codeshare on that flight, allowing customers to buy a ticket on AA.com and earn AAdvantage® miles on the journey.
Also this month, American received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch service between Los Angeles and Shanghai. The new route will enhance American's service offering to China when it launches in April 2011, using 247-seat Boeing 777 aircraft which feature 16 First Class, 37 Business Class and 194 Economy Class seats.
Last month American announced new choices for customers between Los Angeles and Mexico through a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Pending regulatory approval, later this year American intends to offer customers the ability to purchase tickets on Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air from or through Los Angeles to the following markets: Mexico City**; Guadalajara**; La Paz (operated by Horizon Air); Loreto (operated by Horizon Air); Mazatlan; Puerto Vallarta; Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Manzanillo.
Approximately $20 Million in Facility Upgrades Also Planned
Last year, American Eagle opened a new terminal at LAX. As a result of today's announcement, American Eagle plans to expand the facility by adding four more gates, an investment of approximately $20 million. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2011, giving American Eagle 10 gates at LAX. The American Eagle terminal upgrade will complement American's amenities at Terminal 4, which features 13 gates, expanded curbside check-in with 13 skycap positions, 42 self-service machines, mobile check-in capability, including boarding pass and bag tag issuance, and an Admirals Club with a First Class Flagship Lounge. The airlines offer direct shuttle service between the two terminals.
New destinations from LAX include (total number of daily flights):
Albuquerque, N.M. (3)
Boise, Idaho (2)
El Paso, Texas (2)
Houston Bush Intercontinental (3)
Oklahoma City, Okla. (1)
Phoenix, Ariz. (4)
Shanghai, China* (1)
Salt Lake City, Utah (3)
Sacramento, Calif. (4)
Tucson, Ariz. (3)
Four of the new routes will be served by American Eagle's Bombardier CRJ-700 fleet, which now features a First Class cabin. All four existing daily flights to Denver also will be upgraded with the addition of CRJ-700 service.
In addition to Los Angeles-Shanghai, American will offer seven additional daily domestic flights from Los Angeles, including two flights each to Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami and one flight each to Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. By spring 2011, American and American Eagle will offer 153 daily departures at LAX – a 28 percent increase from today's schedule. The airlines also have flexibility to add more flights and destinations in the future.
American's latest network enhancements at LAX will complement the 18 international departures offered by oneworld alliance members at the airport, including to such markets as Auckland, New Zealand; Hong Kong; Lima, Peru; London; Melbourne, Australia; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Tokyo.
Today's announcement is the latest example of American's commitment to Los Angeles. Earlier this month, American, British Airways and Iberia announced the official launch of their Joint Business between North America and Europe by introducing a new Los Angeles – Madrid route (operated by Iberia) that will begin service in spring 2011. American will codeshare on that flight, allowing customers to buy a ticket on AA.com and earn AAdvantage® miles on the journey.
Also this month, American received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch service between Los Angeles and Shanghai. The new route will enhance American's service offering to China when it launches in April 2011, using 247-seat Boeing 777 aircraft which feature 16 First Class, 37 Business Class and 194 Economy Class seats.
Last month American announced new choices for customers between Los Angeles and Mexico through a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Pending regulatory approval, later this year American intends to offer customers the ability to purchase tickets on Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air from or through Los Angeles to the following markets: Mexico City**; Guadalajara**; La Paz (operated by Horizon Air); Loreto (operated by Horizon Air); Mazatlan; Puerto Vallarta; Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Manzanillo.
Approximately $20 Million in Facility Upgrades Also Planned
Last year, American Eagle opened a new terminal at LAX. As a result of today's announcement, American Eagle plans to expand the facility by adding four more gates, an investment of approximately $20 million. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2011, giving American Eagle 10 gates at LAX. The American Eagle terminal upgrade will complement American's amenities at Terminal 4, which features 13 gates, expanded curbside check-in with 13 skycap positions, 42 self-service machines, mobile check-in capability, including boarding pass and bag tag issuance, and an Admirals Club with a First Class Flagship Lounge. The airlines offer direct shuttle service between the two terminals.
American Airlines new route to Joplin Airport Mo
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, launched nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, Mo., beginning Feb. 10, 2011. Eagle operate the route with 64-seat Super ATR aircraft.
"We're delighted to introduce new service to Joplin," said Gary Foss, Vice President of Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "These two daily flights will not only allow business travelers from Joplin to make an easy day trip to Dallas/Fort Worth, but will link Southwest Missouri with American's largest hub and international gateway."
"Economic development is strengthened by quality air service," said Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston. "It provides the connections needed to attract businesses to our region, and is part of the necessary foundation to develop new job opportunities for our residents. Good jobs are essential in a community that offers a high quality of life for its residents."
The schedule for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Joplin (all times local) is:
DFW-JLN
Flight Departs Arrives Days
aa4741 1:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m. Daily
aa4703 7:25 p.m. 8:55 p.m. Daily
JLN-DFW
Flight aa 4784* 7:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Daily
aa4750 3:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Daily
*Flight Begins February 11, 2011
"Our customer market survey this spring reflected an overwhelming response to provide service to DFW with American Airlines," said Steve Stockam, Joplin Airport Manager. "This partnership with American delivers this request, and offers our customers access to one of the largest airlines with service to markets worldwide. This is a great beginning to what we believe will be the resurgence of our commercial airline service for the Joplin market area and the economy for Southwest Missouri."
"We're delighted to introduce new service to Joplin," said Gary Foss, Vice President of Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "These two daily flights will not only allow business travelers from Joplin to make an easy day trip to Dallas/Fort Worth, but will link Southwest Missouri with American's largest hub and international gateway."
"Economic development is strengthened by quality air service," said Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston. "It provides the connections needed to attract businesses to our region, and is part of the necessary foundation to develop new job opportunities for our residents. Good jobs are essential in a community that offers a high quality of life for its residents."
The schedule for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Joplin (all times local) is:
DFW-JLN
Flight Departs Arrives Days
aa4741 1:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m. Daily
aa4703 7:25 p.m. 8:55 p.m. Daily
JLN-DFW
Flight aa 4784* 7:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Daily
aa4750 3:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Daily
*Flight Begins February 11, 2011
"Our customer market survey this spring reflected an overwhelming response to provide service to DFW with American Airlines," said Steve Stockam, Joplin Airport Manager. "This partnership with American delivers this request, and offers our customers access to one of the largest airlines with service to markets worldwide. This is a great beginning to what we believe will be the resurgence of our commercial airline service for the Joplin market area and the economy for Southwest Missouri."
American Eagle New Mexico Destinations
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, begin daily nonstop jet service from Dallas DFW to two new destinations in Mexico. Beginning Feb. 10, Eagle introduce daily flights to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) in Veracruz, using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jet aircraft; and Queretaro International Airport (QRO) in Queretaro, using 37-seat Embraer ERJ-135 jets.
With 14 total daily flights to Mexico, Eagle also serves Aguascalientes, Leon (Guanajuato), Chihuahua, Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi and Torreon.
"American Eagle is pleased to offer our customers two new destinations in Mexico," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for the AA Regional Network. "These daily nonstop flights will link customers from throughout Central Mexico and the Gulf Coast region with American's largest hub, offering convenient connections throughout American's global network."
Veracruz is Mexico's oldest and largest port city, catering to tourist and business travelers alike. Queretaro is a thriving inland community, dominated by manufacturing, commerce and tourism.
The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Veracruz (all times local) is:
Dallas/Fort Worth to Veracruz (DFW-VER)
Flight Departs Arrives Days
aa3309 6:50 p.m. 9:35 p.m. Daily
VER-DFW Flight
aa3300* 7:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Daily
*Flight begins Feb. 11, 2011
The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Queretaro (all times local) is:
DFW-QRO
Flight aa3293 10:30 a.m. 1:20 p.m. Daily
QRO-DFW
Flight aa3281 2:10 p.m 4:35 p.m. Daily
Together, American Airlines and American Eagle serve 15 destinations throughout Mexico with 50 daily flights. Pending regulatory approvals, American also plans to codeshare with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air later this year, offering service from the West Coast to nine destinations in Mexico.
With 14 total daily flights to Mexico, Eagle also serves Aguascalientes, Leon (Guanajuato), Chihuahua, Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi and Torreon.
"American Eagle is pleased to offer our customers two new destinations in Mexico," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for the AA Regional Network. "These daily nonstop flights will link customers from throughout Central Mexico and the Gulf Coast region with American's largest hub, offering convenient connections throughout American's global network."
Veracruz is Mexico's oldest and largest port city, catering to tourist and business travelers alike. Queretaro is a thriving inland community, dominated by manufacturing, commerce and tourism.
The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Veracruz (all times local) is:
Dallas/Fort Worth to Veracruz (DFW-VER)
Flight Departs Arrives Days
aa3309 6:50 p.m. 9:35 p.m. Daily
VER-DFW Flight
aa3300* 7:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Daily
*Flight begins Feb. 11, 2011
The schedule between Dallas/Fort Worth and Queretaro (all times local) is:
DFW-QRO
Flight aa3293 10:30 a.m. 1:20 p.m. Daily
QRO-DFW
Flight aa3281 2:10 p.m 4:35 p.m. Daily
Together, American Airlines and American Eagle serve 15 destinations throughout Mexico with 50 daily flights. Pending regulatory approvals, American also plans to codeshare with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air later this year, offering service from the West Coast to nine destinations in Mexico.
aa increase ORD-FWA flight frequency
American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, has add adding another daily round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, Ind., beginning Feb. 10. The new service operated with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
"We are pleased that our partnership with American Airlines now offers greater domestic and international capacity with connections over Chicago," said Torrance Richardson, Executive Director of Airports with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. "The addition of this flight represents a 24 percent increase in capacity for FWA passengers on American Airlines over the Chicago hub."
Here is the schedule, beginning Feb. 10 (all times local):
ORD-FWA
Flight Departs Arrives Days
AA 4016 9:20 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Daily
AA5014* 2:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m. Daily
AA4040** 4:05 p.m. 5:55 p.m. Daily
AA4295 6:55 p.m. 8:50 p.m. Daily
Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare (FWA-ORD)
Flight Departs Arrives Days
AA4312 7:35 a.m. 7:35 a.m. Daily
AA3920 11:45 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Daily
AA5015* 5:05 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Daily
AA 4048** 6:20 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Daily
*Flights operated as AmericanConnection
** New Flights
"We're delighted to increase our service from Fort Wayne to American's cornerstone hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "Now with four daily nonstop flights, customers from Northeastern Indiana will have even more travel options from which to choose and more convenient connections in Chicago to destinations throughout American's vast global network."
"We are encouraged to see that American Airlines has identified Fort Wayne's need for additional flights to Chicago," said Andi Udris, president of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance. "Our strong connection with the business center of the Midwest will be well served by this increase in air service. Our ability to retain and attract jobs to the area is directly impacted by the capacity of our transportation systems and the connections it makes with domestic and international markets."
"We are pleased that our partnership with American Airlines now offers greater domestic and international capacity with connections over Chicago," said Torrance Richardson, Executive Director of Airports with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. "The addition of this flight represents a 24 percent increase in capacity for FWA passengers on American Airlines over the Chicago hub."
Here is the schedule, beginning Feb. 10 (all times local):
ORD-FWA
Flight Departs Arrives Days
AA 4016 9:20 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Daily
AA5014* 2:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m. Daily
AA4040** 4:05 p.m. 5:55 p.m. Daily
AA4295 6:55 p.m. 8:50 p.m. Daily
Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare (FWA-ORD)
Flight Departs Arrives Days
AA4312 7:35 a.m. 7:35 a.m. Daily
AA3920 11:45 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Daily
AA5015* 5:05 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Daily
AA 4048** 6:20 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Daily
*Flights operated as AmericanConnection
** New Flights
"We're delighted to increase our service from Fort Wayne to American's cornerstone hub in Chicago," said Gary Foss, Vice President – Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "Now with four daily nonstop flights, customers from Northeastern Indiana will have even more travel options from which to choose and more convenient connections in Chicago to destinations throughout American's vast global network."
"We are encouraged to see that American Airlines has identified Fort Wayne's need for additional flights to Chicago," said Andi Udris, president of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance. "Our strong connection with the business center of the Midwest will be well served by this increase in air service. Our ability to retain and attract jobs to the area is directly impacted by the capacity of our transportation systems and the connections it makes with domestic and international markets."
Sunday, July 17, 2011
transaero moscow to new york nonstop service
transaero has launched nonstop flights from moscow Domodedovo International Airport to new york arranged four times a week - on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Saturdays.
Flights to JFK will be operated with Boeing 747-400 aircraft, a modern high-speed jetliner seating up to 352 passengers in three class configurations including Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.
Flight UN1111 – Departure from Moscow on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:45 am and arrival at JFK Airport at 12:15 pm. Return flight UN2222 will depart from New York at 2:00 pm and arrive in Moscow at 6:50 am the following day.
Flight UN3333 – Departure from Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow on Fridays and Sundays at 6:00 pm and arrival at New York at 7:30 pm. Return flight UN4444 will depart from New York at 9:15 pm and arrive in Moscow at 2:05 pm the following day.
Transaero Imperial class customer will experience lie flat bed seats folding-out by 180 degrees, fancy food, wide choice of drinks,premium economy class passengers will be serviced in the cabin according to the standards of very good business class. Moreover there are 56 such seats in the plane.
Transaero Airlines General Director Olga Pleshakova said that the launch of flights to the United States shows the company's commitment to realizing a route network expansion program. She expressed confidence that the new high quality Transaero services and the airline’s intention to meet the needs of all categories of passengers would be much appreciated.
Flights to JFK will be operated with Boeing 747-400 aircraft, a modern high-speed jetliner seating up to 352 passengers in three class configurations including Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.
Flight UN1111 – Departure from Moscow on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:45 am and arrival at JFK Airport at 12:15 pm. Return flight UN2222 will depart from New York at 2:00 pm and arrive in Moscow at 6:50 am the following day.
Flight UN3333 – Departure from Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow on Fridays and Sundays at 6:00 pm and arrival at New York at 7:30 pm. Return flight UN4444 will depart from New York at 9:15 pm and arrive in Moscow at 2:05 pm the following day.
Transaero Imperial class customer will experience lie flat bed seats folding-out by 180 degrees, fancy food, wide choice of drinks,premium economy class passengers will be serviced in the cabin according to the standards of very good business class. Moreover there are 56 such seats in the plane.
Transaero Airlines General Director Olga Pleshakova said that the launch of flights to the United States shows the company's commitment to realizing a route network expansion program. She expressed confidence that the new high quality Transaero services and the airline’s intention to meet the needs of all categories of passengers would be much appreciated.
chautauqua as American Airlines Connection partner
American Airlines has codeshare agreements with select airlines, . When traveling on an American Airlines codeshare flight operated by any of our participants, you can earn AAdvantage miles. Eligible miles earned on our codeshare flights will also count toward qualifying for AAdvantage Executive Platinum® , AAdvantage Platinum® , and AAdvantage Gold® status.
Under a marketing agreement with American Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines – an independent airline – operates flights with the AA code under the AmericanConnection brand name, providing regional flying to and from St. Louis for American Airlines.
Operating as AmericanConnection, Chatauqua serves 22 destinations from St. Louis with approximately 46 flights a day, with a fleet of 13 ERJ-140 regional jets.
Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.
Chautauqua Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, an airline holding company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chautauqua is a regional airline that operates scheduled passenger service to over 90 cities in 30 U.S. states and Canada with a fleet of more than 100 Embraer and Bombardier regional jets.
All of its flights are operated under its major airline partner brand, such as AmericanConnection, Continental Express, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines and US Airways Express.
Through our codeshare agreements, American Airlines markets select partner flights as American Airlines flights. If you purchase seats on these flights, your ticket will show AA flight numbers. All or a portion of your journey may actually be operated by one of our codeshare participants. Therefore, please check-in with the airline who is actually operating the flight.
Under a marketing agreement with American Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines – an independent airline – operates flights with the AA code under the AmericanConnection brand name, providing regional flying to and from St. Louis for American Airlines.
Operating as AmericanConnection, Chatauqua serves 22 destinations from St. Louis with approximately 46 flights a day, with a fleet of 13 ERJ-140 regional jets.
Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.
Chautauqua Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, an airline holding company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chautauqua is a regional airline that operates scheduled passenger service to over 90 cities in 30 U.S. states and Canada with a fleet of more than 100 Embraer and Bombardier regional jets.
All of its flights are operated under its major airline partner brand, such as AmericanConnection, Continental Express, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines and US Airways Express.
Through our codeshare agreements, American Airlines markets select partner flights as American Airlines flights. If you purchase seats on these flights, your ticket will show AA flight numbers. All or a portion of your journey may actually be operated by one of our codeshare participants. Therefore, please check-in with the airline who is actually operating the flight.
Qantas Increases A380 flights to United States
Qantas Airways significantly increase Airbus A380 services between the United States and Australia.
LAX to Sydney services increased from four per week to daily; and
Los Angeles-Melbourne services will increase from two to three per week.
"The Airbus A380 is the flagship of the Qantas fleet," Mr. Joyce said. "With product and interiors designed by Qantas Creative Director, Australian designer Marc Newson, it offers customers unprecedented levels of space and comfort.
Qantas features for trans-Pacific International Economy passengers departing on U.S. mainland flights include award-winning service; enhanced food and bar service including a choice of menu selections, blankets and pillows, more than 400 video-on-demand program options with a personal, in-seat interactive video screen; and a carefully-considered amenity pack, featuring a selection of comforts to enhance the flight experience.
Features for Qantas Business passengers departing from the U.S. mainland include: award-winning Qantas Business service; access to the deluxe Qantas Business lounges in Sydney and Melbourne and partner lounges stateside; an enhanced Skybed sleeper seat designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson, with ergonomically-enhanced cushioning; more than 400 on-demand entertainment options presented on the 10.4-inch touch screen system; cuisine options from multi-course dinners to a la carte menus to Room Service breakfasts designed by leading Australian Chef Neil Perry, and a luxury amenity pack, featuring premium comforts to enhance the flight experience.
"As Australia's premier airline, we are proud to be the only carrier offering A380 services from the U.S., and from March 29, our six-strong fleet will enable us to offer daily A380 services between Los Angeles and Sydney for the first time, and also increase weekly services from Los Angeles to Melbourne."
The announcement coincides with a range of special USA fares released last week to celebrate the annual G'Day USA 2010 event, now in its seventh year.
Qantas customers can save up to 40 percent on Economy and Premium Economy bookings and up to 60 percent in Business. Round-trip Economy fares on flights to Sydney from Los Angeles and San Francisco start from $798*, while round-trip Economy fares from New York to Sydney start at $998.*
"Qantas is a founding sponsor of G'Day USA and the leading airline when it comes to travel between the United States and Australia," said Mr. Wally Mariani, Qantas Senior Executive Vice President for the Americas. "These outstanding sale fares are part of our ongoing commitment to promoting Australia in the U.S. and to further developing trade and tourism links between the two countries."
Qantas operate 40 return services per week between the United States and Australia, including 33 from Los Angeles (to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), four from San Francisco and three from Honolulu.
LAX to Sydney services increased from four per week to daily; and
Los Angeles-Melbourne services will increase from two to three per week.
"The Airbus A380 is the flagship of the Qantas fleet," Mr. Joyce said. "With product and interiors designed by Qantas Creative Director, Australian designer Marc Newson, it offers customers unprecedented levels of space and comfort.
Qantas features for trans-Pacific International Economy passengers departing on U.S. mainland flights include award-winning service; enhanced food and bar service including a choice of menu selections, blankets and pillows, more than 400 video-on-demand program options with a personal, in-seat interactive video screen; and a carefully-considered amenity pack, featuring a selection of comforts to enhance the flight experience.
Features for Qantas Business passengers departing from the U.S. mainland include: award-winning Qantas Business service; access to the deluxe Qantas Business lounges in Sydney and Melbourne and partner lounges stateside; an enhanced Skybed sleeper seat designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson, with ergonomically-enhanced cushioning; more than 400 on-demand entertainment options presented on the 10.4-inch touch screen system; cuisine options from multi-course dinners to a la carte menus to Room Service breakfasts designed by leading Australian Chef Neil Perry, and a luxury amenity pack, featuring premium comforts to enhance the flight experience.
"As Australia's premier airline, we are proud to be the only carrier offering A380 services from the U.S., and from March 29, our six-strong fleet will enable us to offer daily A380 services between Los Angeles and Sydney for the first time, and also increase weekly services from Los Angeles to Melbourne."
The announcement coincides with a range of special USA fares released last week to celebrate the annual G'Day USA 2010 event, now in its seventh year.
Qantas customers can save up to 40 percent on Economy and Premium Economy bookings and up to 60 percent in Business. Round-trip Economy fares on flights to Sydney from Los Angeles and San Francisco start from $798*, while round-trip Economy fares from New York to Sydney start at $998.*
"Qantas is a founding sponsor of G'Day USA and the leading airline when it comes to travel between the United States and Australia," said Mr. Wally Mariani, Qantas Senior Executive Vice President for the Americas. "These outstanding sale fares are part of our ongoing commitment to promoting Australia in the U.S. and to further developing trade and tourism links between the two countries."
Qantas operate 40 return services per week between the United States and Australia, including 33 from Los Angeles (to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), four from San Francisco and three from Honolulu.
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