FIP Measures to give new investment opportunities

Chengdu Administration of Industry and Commerce (CAIC) held a news conference in Chengdu on Wednesday and said that the Administrative Measures for the Establishment of Partnership Enterprises within China by Foreign Enterprises or Individuals (FIP Measures) by the state government had come into effect since Mar. 1 and local administrations had been well prepared to give go-ahead to the fi rst establishment of partnership enterprise by foreign enterprises or individuals in the city.

According to the FIP Measures, foreign individuals or enterprises are allowed to establish a partnership with either foreign investors or Chinese individuals or enterprises.

The FIP Measures also apply to individuals or enterprises from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Under the new rules, foreign individuals or enterprises can join to existing Chinese and Foreign partnerships as new partners.

The partnership enterprise is a new form of investment, other than the Three Types of Foreign-funded Enterprises, i.e. Sino-foreign equity joint venture, Sino-foreign contractual joint venture and wholly foreign owned enterprise.

Emirates launches second A380 to Saudi Arabia

Emirates expanded its existing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today with the launch of additional daily A380 service to Jeddah, which has proven to be popular with both business and leisure travellers.

The second A380 service has a capacity to seat 517 passengers in a three class configuration.

the A380 has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Saudi market since it was introduced onto our Jeddah route in February 2010. The launch of a second A380, Emirates flagship aircraft, into Jeddah highlights our commitment to providing travellers in Saudi with the very latest in aircraft innovations,added Khoory.

Emirates remains committed to the Saudi market with a total of 42 flights per week to four cites including; Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Medinah al Munawarah.

SkyCargo freight service to Basra Iraq

Emirates SkyCargo - the freight division of Dubai-based airline Emirates wil be adding further momentum to the surge in trading through Iraq with the launch of its new service to Basra on 2nd February.

As the country’s recovery gathers pace following a period of sustained investment by major global corporations, Emirates SkyCargo will be transporting 130 tonnes of freight per week between Dubai and Iraq’s largest port, strategically located close to key oil fields. In addition to transporting equipment for oil and petroleum companies in the belly-hold of an Airbus A330-200, it expects to carry a diverse range of goods from all corners of the globe, including perishable foodstuffs, medical products, car parts, garments, textiles and various electronic items such as mobile phones.

The passenger aircraft, operating four times a week, will also serve the Iraqi diaspora, while goods travelling in the other direction to the likes of the United States, USA, China, India and the UK - will include petroleum products, grains, wool and dates.

with many multinational companies committed to the redevelopment of Iraq’s economy and infrastructure, the trading potential is very clear,said Ram Menen, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo. iraq’s recovery is already well under way and this new trade route will create further opportunity for growth, with businesses now able to establish trade links with the UAE and the other 65 countries on our global network.

the US and Europe are key trading partners with Iraq and we expect to capitalise on this through our 25 European destinations and services to Houston, San Francisco, LA and New York.

in addition, with speedy delivery guaranteed to hundreds of other points through an extensive network of interline and overland freighting partners, Emirates SkyCargo looks forward to connecting Iraq to the world and contributing to its continued growth.

Basra will be the first route to be added to the Emirates network in 2011, becoming the airline’s 110th international destination. Geneva and Copenhagen will follow on 1st June and 1st August respectively and as the airline’s fleet of 152 aircraft grows after the delivery of several of the 200 aircraft it has on order, further route announcements are expected.

Emirates hamburg flights becomes double daily

Emirates is strengthening its operations in Northern Europe by adding more flights to Germany on the back of new route announcements into Switzerland and Denmark.

The moves will further bond two powerful trading partners - the UAE and Germany - whose relationships is worth billions of dollars annually. The UAE is the largest buyer of German products in the Arab world.

From 1st September, Emirates ' daily flight to Hamburg becomes double daily. The extra frequencies are supported by a Boeing 777-200, also in a three-class configuration.

The airline has has flown to Hamburg, home of its A380 finishing work, since 2006.

"Meeting clear demand is of direct benefit to consumers, who want more choice, and to the German economy. We know international air services are a key driver of economic growth - facilitating the flow of business and cargo and opening up new markets to German exporters and importers," Mr Obaidalla added.

After starting flights to Frankfurt in 1987, Emirates currently operates 49 weekly passenger flights between Dubai and Germany double daily to Frankfurt, Munich and Dusseldorf and daily to Hamburg, becoming double daily from 1st September. Additionally, Emirates operates eight weekly freighter flights to Germany.

Currently, the airline serves 109 destinations with a fleet of 151 aircraft, including 15 A380s.

Emirates added flights to Vienna

Emirates is strengthening its operations in Northern Europe by adding more flights to Austria and Germany on the back of new route announcements into Switzerland and Denmark.

Four extra flights will be added to the airline's daily service to Vienna from 27th March. The additional Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday flights will be served by an Airbus A340-500, providing 12 luxurious First Class private suites, 42 angled lie-flat beds in Business and 204 generously-sized Economy Class seats.

The airline has offered flights to Vienna, The City of Music, since 2004

passengers in all classes can experience the award-winning ice entertainment system, which features more than 1,200 channels of on-demand including the latest blockbuster movies, 100 TV channels, more than 500 audio channels, 100 video games plus real time news, sports and business headlines.


by providing these extra flights, we are responding to strong demand for additional capacity on the Vienna and Hamburg routes. The strengthened services will foster new business and tourism to two of our key European destinations and provide even more convenient connections to onward travel through our international hub of Dubai," said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates ' Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation.

Emirates has also announced two brand new routes for Europe so far this year. In Switzerland, where the airline has served Zurich for nearly 20 years, a new daily service will start to Geneva from 1st June.
Currently, the airline serves 109 destinations with a fleet of 151 aircraft, including 15 A380s.

Emirates supported students trip to Rome

Emirates has supported a number of UAE National students by sponsoring their educational trip to Rome.

Each of the Zayed University students was provided with a return economy class ticket to Rome on Emirates .

Emirates currently flies to three destinations within Italy including; Rome with 14 weekly flights, Venice with seven weekly flights and Milan with 14 weekly fligh

The all female group of students will spend 10 days travelling around Rome, Florence and Pompei on an educational trip, looking at specific aspects of Italian history as part of their Global Awareness and World History university classes at Zayed University.

Emirates is committed to supporting the development of UAE Nationals, both within Emirates and the wider UAE. Educational trips such as this are an important facet of university degrees, allowing the students to learn through experience. I wish the students the best of luck on their trip,said Khalid Bel Jaflah, Emirates Vice President Commercial UAE Emirates .

Throughout their trip the students will study examples of ancient Roman and Italian Renaissance histories. On their return to Dubai they will present their findings by way of a academic presentation and photo exhibition.

this field study trip is an important part of our coursework and we are looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of Roman civilization and the Renaissance period through first-hand experience. We thank Emirates for their support in making this trip a reality,said Shamma Tarish from Zayed University.

Emirates airlines land at Basra airport

Emirates has marked its 110th international destination today with its inaugural flight to Basra, the airline's first service into Iraq.

Emirates is the largest international carrier to operate services into Iraq, helping link the country to the rest of the world through its convenient connections in Dubai.

Basra is the first new destination for Emirates in 2011 with Geneva to launch on 1st June, followed by Copenhagen on 1st August.

On landing in Basra Emirates delegates were met by His Excellency Shaltagh Aboud Al-Mayahi, Governor of Basra, His Excellency, Jabbar Amin Jaber Latif, Head of Basra Council and Abdulameer Ghanim Abdullah, Basra Airport Manager.

During a press conference held at Basra Airport Adel Al Redha thanked the Iraqi authorities for making Emirates first flight to Iraq possible.
The service will operate four times a week each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight will be operated by an Airbus A330, in a three class configuration, First Class, Business Class and Economy Class on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and in a two class configuration, Business Class and Economy Class, on Mondays.

EK 945 will depart Dubai at 13:45 hours and touch down at Basra International Airport at 14:45 hours the same day. At 16:15 hours, return flight EK 946 will depart Basra touching down in Dubai at 19:10 hours. The service connects seamlessly with key industry hubs in the US and Europe.


Emirates will operate both passenger and cargo services to and from Basra with an estimated 130 tonnes of freight per week between Dubai and Basra.

In addition to transporting equipment for oil and petroleum companies Emirates expects to carry a diverse range of goods from all corners of the globe, including perishable foodstuffs, medical products, car parts, garments, textiles and various electronic items such as mobile phones. Goods travelling in the other direction to the likes of the United States, USA, China, India and the UK - will include petroleum products, grains, wool and dates.

fly dubai to Kuwait on emirates

Emirates has completed a world first with one of its superjumbo A380’s touching down at Kuwait International Airport.

The one off commercial flight from Dubai, EK857, arrived to a water cannon salute as the aircraft taxied towards the airport’s new A380 equipped terminal.
Emirates currently operates four daily flights into Kuwait serviced by a mixture of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 aircraft in three class configurations.
kuwait marked Emirates 15th international destination way back in 1989. Some 22 years later, with the valuable support of the Kuwait Government, we now operate 28 flights per week from Dubai to Kuwait, with four flights per day,added Khoory.

Emirates A380 is renowned for its First Class Private Suites, Shower Spas and Onboard Lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers, offering a wide range of drinks and canaps, as well as space to socialise or simply relax.

Flat-bed massage-equipped private suites await passengers in First Class, while in Business Class there is a new generation of all-aisle flat-bed seats, whilst those travelling on the main deck in Economy Class can stretch out in seats with a pitch of up to 33 inches.

Passengers in all classes can lose themselves in the quietness of the aircraft and the award-winning ice in-flight entertainment system. There are more than 1,000 channels of on-demand entertainment, including 200 movies from around the world, 100 TV channels, more than 500 audio channels, 100 video games and news, sports and business headlines.

Emirates to hire 4,000 cabin crew in the 2011/12

Emirates is currently in full recruitment mode across all six continents where it flies, looking to hire 4,000 cabin crew in the 2011/12 financial year.

At this week’s ITB in Berlin, which runs from 9th-13th March, Emirates will continue its recruitment push as it seeks German-speaking cabin crew to join the growing Emirates ' team.

Emirates ' cabin crew is comprised of 131 nationalities, speaking more than 80 different languages. Currently, the airline has 152 aircraft in its fleet, including 15 A380s. A further 200 planes are on order, 75 of which are the superjumbos. Since being introduced into the Emirates ' fleet in July 2008, more than 4 million passengers have experienced the super-quiet double decker. The airline's 15 A380 aircraft are supported by nearly 300 pilots and more than 2,000 cabin crew.

The number of Emirates ' cabin crew has, for the first time, risen to over 12,000 as the airline positions itself for continuing steady growth.

Carrying approximately 85,000 passengers each day throughout the 2010/11 financial year, Emirates now flies to 111 destinations in 66 countries. Three new passenger destinations have been announced so far this year; Basra in Iraq, which launched 2nd February, Geneva, starting 1st June and Copenhagen, beginning 1st August.

MAN to DXB EK022/021 third daily flights

Emirates Airline is boosting its route to Manchester with the introduction of a third daily non-stop flight to cater for a continued growth in demand. With the introduction of the additional flight, Emirates will become the first carrier to operate three daily flights to Manchester from the same long haul destination.

The new service, which commences on 1st May, 2011, will increase Emirates capacity by 25%.
The new flight EK022 will depart Manchester (Terminal 1) at 9.40am daily, arriving into Dubai at 8.00pm. The return flight from Dubai EK021 departs at 3am arriving in Manchester at 7.55am (all times local).

manchester is a real success story. To be adding a third flight just months after introducing our 517-seat A380 superjumbo to the route reflects surging demand for our flights in and out of the north west of England," said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates ' Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation.

The new service will be operated by an Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a three-class configuration seating 12 First Class, 42 Business Class and 183 Economy Class passengers. Once on board, passengers will be able to experience Emirates award-winning service and multi course meals prepared by leading international chefs.

The introduction of the new service comes less than a year after Emirates introduced the double-decker Airbus A380 on its lunchtime service from Manchester the first time any airline had operated the superjumbo on services from a regional airport. The A380’s arrival heralded greater traveller choice with the introduction of First Class cabins, alongside Business and Economy, on Emirates flights from Manchester, and also added much needed extra capacity.

"Since bringing the A380 to Manchester last September the route to Dubai has been one of Emirates strongest performers and we saw a full compliment of 517 in November so we know the traffic is there and the third daily service underlines the strength of this route and the importance of the Middle East to our longer term ambitions as an airport,said Andrew Harrison, Managing Director of Manchester Airport. Emirates operation in the North West has grown rapidly since it launched a twice-weekly service from Manchester in 1990."

Emirates offers a complimentary* chauffeur drive service to whisk First and Business Class passengers to the airport from their home or office. After check in, they can relax in the Emirates Lounge at Manchester - the most luxurious at the airport, which was opened in October 2009.

Emirates airlines new russian destination

Emirates is to launch new route to Russia by starting services to St. Petersburg, which will become the most northerly point on the airline's network.

The port city, lying on the Baltic coast and sometimes referred to as Russia's 'Northern Capital,' will be served from 1st November with a daily flight from Dubai.

The airline currently operates a double daily flight to Moscow and has been flying to the Russian capital since 2003.

"We see great potential in Russia and the success of our Moscow flights has demonstrated that there is still demand from this market," commented His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

A combination of Airbus A340-300 and A330-200 will be deployed on the route, offering First, Business and Economy Class travel. EK flight 137 will depart Dubai at 1035hrs, arriving in St Petersburg at 1615hrs. The return flight leaves St. Petersburg at 1745 and lands in Dubai at 0035hrs the next day.

St. Petersburg is estimated to be the third largest city in Europe with a population of around 4.6 million residents. Passenger demand is expected to be mostly tourist driven, but also boosted by the oil and manufacturing sectors and from the city's significant expatriate community.

The UAE is a major destination for Russian tourists and investors and thousands have made it their home. The new St. Petersburg service will further satisfy that demand, while providing better links with key markets across Asia.

As one of the few wide-body operators serving St. Petersburg, Emirates SkyCargo will be able to offer increased options to the market.

A diverse range of commodities, such as pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, garments, electronics and flowers will be imported. They will arrive from markets like Japan, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Africa, Ethiopia and New Zealand.

Spare parts for power stations, aircraft and ships, along with tobacco products, are expected to move in the other direction - heading to destinations including Japan, India, China, Vietnam and Angola.

Emirates extra frequencies to Frankfurt

Emirates is responding to strong passenger demand in Germany by launching extra frequencies to Frankfurt and upgrading one of its Munich flights to an A380 superjumbo.

The new, daily Frankfurt flight will take effect during the next winter schedule, making the city a triple daily service. Slot times will be confirmed in due course. Like all of its existing services between Dubai and Germany, the additional daily will be operated in accordance with the current air services arrangements between the UAE and Germany.
The moves will further bond two powerful trading partners - the UAE and Germany - whose relationships is worth billions of dollars annually. The UAE is the largest buyer of German products in the Arab world.

Emirates will be the first foreign airline to return the A380 to its home in Germany and the first carrier to operate an A380 to Munich, supporting the airport's A380-readiness.

"A third daily flight to Frankfurt and the German-built A380 serving Munich is another positive step in what is now a multi-billion US dollar relationship between Emirates and Germany, supporting thousands of German jobs," said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation.

"Meeting clear demand is of direct benefit to consumers, who want more choice, and to the German economy. We know international air services are a key driver of economic growth - facilitating the flow of business and cargo and opening up new markets to German exporters and importers," Mr Obaidalla added.

frankfurt welcomes the 3rd daily service by Emirates. This will strengthen Frankfurt’s position as one of the leading hubs of international aviation,said Petra Roth, Lord Mayor of Frankfurt.

In addition to being the top purchaser of German products in the Arab world, the UAE is also Germany’s seventh biggest export market outside Europe. German exports to the UAE reached USD 8.4 billion in 2010.


"Fair market access and open competition is good for Emirates, customers and the global economy. Operating out of Dubai with its Open Skies policy, Emirates is well used to competition. In the midst of extraordinary consolidation within our industry, we believe that the merits of competition are now more important than ever," Mr Obaidalla concluded.

Emirates adds flights to Cape Town

Emirates is to strengthen its commitment to South Africa with the launch of a second daily flight to Cape Town. The new service will offer passengers more choice and flexibility, as well as connect seamlessly to a wide range of onward destinations.

Starting on the 27th March, Emirates will fly non-stop twice a day to Cape Town. The new service will be operated by an Airbus 340-500 aircraft in a three-class configuration, providing 12 luxurious First Class private suites, 42 angled lie-flat beds in Business and 204 generously-sized Economy Class seats.

Flight EK772 will depart Dubai (DXB) at 03:50, arriving in Cape Town (CPT) at 11:40 the same day. EK773 leaves Cape Town at 13:40 and arrives in Dubai at 01:15 the following day, connecting seamlessly to key centres in Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Sub-continent, Asia and the Far East.

south Africa and the United Arab Emirates enjoy a thriving trade and investment relationship and the launch of our second daily service to Cape Town will help boost this further by supporting new business and tourism opportunities,said Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations Worldwide.

we have seen very strong inbound and outbound demand for our South African services over the last year. This new frequency will bring one of South Africa’s leading tourist destinations within easier reach for visitors, as well as meet the needs of our South African customers for enhanced connections from Cape Town to Europe, the Far East and a host of other points across Emirates extensive global network,added Vaughan.
While flying to Cape Town, passengers in all classes can experience the award-winning ice entertainment system, which features more than 1,200 channels of on-demand including the latest blockbuster movies, 100 TV channels, more than 500 audio channels, 100 video games plus real time news, sports and business headlines.

The strengthening of Emirates South African routes comes after the airline helped to support the country's hugely successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. As an official FIFA Partner, Emirates helped to bring the world to South Africa by flying in football fans from across its network of six continents.

Emirates currently serves 19 passenger and cargo destinations across the African continent. The new Cape Town frequencies will mean that the airline now flies 42 times a week to its three South African gateways: Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Emirates SkyCargo begins e-freight flights

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has marked a milestone with its inaugural 100 per cent paperless freighter flight between Nairobi and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

EK9952, which left Nairobi for Amsterdam on March 27th, became the first flight out of Nairobi with shipments processed electronically. The Boeing 747 freighter carried 103,884 tonnes of cut flowers to Amsterdam, the main market for Kenyan flowers.
E-freight is a collective cargo industry initiative facilitated by IATA, with the goal of removing all paper air waybills, as well as every other document and certificate, by the end of 2014.

Speaking in Nairobi, Emirates Airline Cargo Manager for East Africa, Khalid Al Hinai, emphasized the significance of this achievement and Emiratesleadership role in spearheading the e-freight agenda both regionally and globally.

it is with great pride that we are celebrating our first e-freight flight out of Nairobi,said Mr Al Hinai. this is the first time a full freighter had been attempted and achieving this marks a significant step towards working in a completely electronic environment, which will bring enhanced operational efficiency to the supply chain.

it took great efforts from the teams in Nairobi and Amsterdam to make this flight happen so credit goes to all stakeholders from freight forwarders to ground handlers, shippers and customs authorities,he continued.

Ram Menen, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo, said the adoption of the e-freight system would help the airline streamline processes, increase speed and reduce costs. IATA has estimated that about US$4.9 billion of industry savings could be generated and about 7,800 tonnes of paper documents eliminated annually using the e-freight corridor.

we totally support this initiative and firmly believe e-freight will become the industry standard and those who embrace the changes first will be best placed to reap those benefits which also includeimproved reliability, increased accuracy and, of course, bring environmental benefits,said Mr Menen.

The Nairobi e-freight freighter flight to Amsterdam follows a successful paperless flight from Mauritius in late 2010 and is an indication of Emiratesdetermination to meet the IATA 2014 target.

Fifty one of the 111 cities Emirates SkyCargo serves are e-freight compliant.

Emirates 152 -strong fleet including eight freighters (three Boeing 747-400Fs, two 747-400ERFs, one 747-400SF and two 777Fs) is one of the youngest in the skies and now serves 111 destinations in 66 countries on six continents.

Emirates airlines new South American destinations

Two of South America’s most iconic cities will soon have a faster link to Dubai and over 100 destinations worldwide when Emirates commences its daily non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro and extension to Buenos Aires from 3rd January 2012.

Starting 3rd January 2012, EK 247 will leave Dubai daily at 0705hrs and arrive at Rio’s Antnio Carlos Jobim International Airport at 1535hrs. It will depart Rio at 1720hrs, arriving at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) at 1930hrs. From Buenos Aires, EK 248 departs at 2130hrs, arriving in Rio at 0120hrs the next day. The aircraft will depart Rio at 0255hours, arriving in Dubai at 2235hrs.

both Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro are rightly renowned as world-class leisure destinations as well as important business and trading centres.Our research has shown that there is a high demand for these cities from across our network,said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group. brazil has been part of the Emirates network since 2007 when we began flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo. With the country playing host to both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Brazil will be further catapulted into the world’s spotlight, and we will be in a prime position to transport sports enthusiasts to these renowned events. Meanwhile, our first service to Argentina is a much-anticipated addition to our network which will open important new markets for us,added Sheikh Ahmed.

emirates plans to implement services from Dubai to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro will play an important role in increasing tourism, trade and investment between Argentina, Brazil and the UAE, in addition to the airline’s vast global network,said Carlos Enrique Meyer, Minister of Tourism of Argentina.

The Dubai-Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires service will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering eight First Class Private Suites, 42 lie-flat seats in Business and 304 seats in Economy.

Throughout all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy over 1,200 channels of entertainment on demand on "ice", the airline's award-winning in-flight entertainment system.

Passengers flying Emirates from Buenos Aires and Rio will also be able to connect to Emirates' global network across the Far and Middle East, Indian sub-continent, Africa, and Australasia via its hub in Dubai.
The bellyhold capacity on the 777-300ER will support key imports and exports including automobile parts, accessories, manufactured goods, fruit and vegetables, machinery and pharmaceutical products from Rio. For Buenos Aires, key imports and exports include perishables, textiles as well as pharmaceuticals.

Over the last few years, South America has experienced record-paced economic growth, even in the shadow of the global downturn of 2008.

Brazil stands as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, thanks to its success in the petroleum sector, a young and active workforce and stability in urban growth.Trade between Brazil and the Middle East follows the trend: according to the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, exports to Arab countries totalled US$12.57 billion in 2010, representing an annual growth of 34%, while imports ended the year with US$6.96 billion, an increase of 33% compared to 2009.

Argentina has also experienced positive economic growth in 2010.Tourism, one of the country’s major economic drivers, is a good indicator.

According to INDEC (Argentina’s National Institute of Statistics and Censuses) there were 2.6 million foreign tourist arrivals at Buenos Aires airports in 2010, (an annual increase of 27%).Government projections for international visitors for the 2010-2012 period are very optimistic with Asian markets expected to increase their current share of the tourism market.

Emirates recruit Cabin Crew positions in Lebanon

After the success of last year’s recruitment in Lebanon, Emirates Airline & Group will again participate in the 2011 Forward Recruitment Forum in Beirut from 27-30 April 2011.

Emirates will have a dedicated stand at the event and hopes to attract new recruits for Cabin Crew positions as well as various customer service entry level roles; such as travel centres, call/contact centres, airport and passenger service positions.

each week Emirates receives thousands of applications from people across the world looking to join our expanding, dynamic organisation,said Rick Helliwell, Vice President Human Resources Recruitment,
we currently have over 850 Lebanese staff working within Emirates in various roles in operations, engineering, IT, and an array of commercial and corporate services careers; across all levels ranging from senior management to entry level positions. Their contribution to the organization is what drives Emirates to continue to recruit in Lebanon, added Helliwell.

Emirates has strong ties with Lebanon serving the market since 1991, offering 17 flights per week to Beirut. our participation in the Beirut Career Fair is yet another example of our commitment to Lebanon as a destination,noted Tamador Kouatly, Emirates Manager Lebanon.

Interested candidates are invited to visit Emirates at Biel, Beirut International Exhibition Centre, stand B10-C9 between 4pm-10pm with an updated resume.

EK302/303 DXB shanghai flights

Shanghai welcomed its first scheduled Airbus A380 service on Wednesday afternoon, when Emirates flight EK302 from Dubai arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Shanghai has became the third destination in China for Emirates A380, following on from the launch of services to Beijing and Hong Kong in 2010.

Emirates A380 will operate three days a week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) as EK302 departing Dubai at 0310hrs (local time) and arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 1530hrs (local time).

The return flight EK303 departs Shanghai at 2330hrs (local time) and arrives in Dubai at 0430hrs (local time) the following day.

trade and passenger traffic are symbiotic. A good demonstration of this is the China-Dubai relationship. In 2005, Emirates traffic to China was 159,000 passengers and there were 11 Chinese registered businesses in Dubai. In the years following, Emirates launched additional flights to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou and grew passenger traffic to over 1.1 million. Today there are over 2,500 Chinese businesses registered in Dubai and UAE trade with China is projected grow from US$30billion in 2010, to US$100 billion by 2015,continued Jewsbury.

we are thrilled to witness the arrival of Emiratesrevolutionary A380 landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. This is an important milestone for us to further reinforce our position as a world class international hub. Emirates is an ideal partner to work with to achieve our aim of building up the airport into China’s best, the world’s first class and the most attractive core air hub in the Asia-Pacific region,said Jia Ruijun, General Manager of Shanghai International Airport Co., Ltd.

Currently Emirates operates double-daily services each to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and daily services to Guangzhou. EK302 and EK303 will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

WY Muscat Dammam flights MCT DMM

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, start flights between Muscat, and Dammam, from 1st September 2010.
Oman Air (WY) will operate daily flights departing Muscat at 1910 and arriving in Dammam at 1955 local time. The flight from Dammam will leave at 2045 local time, and arrive in Muscat at 2310.

This bustling city that epitomises the graceful blend of modernity while keeping the traditions intact, is sure to add value to our rapidly expanding network. Apart from boosting the bi-lateral trade between Saudi Arabia and Oman, the services - which will be operated by a state-of-the-art two class Boeing 737-700 aircraft - also open a range of short and long-haul connection options for air travellers in Saudi Arabia flying via Oman Air’s home base in Muscat, to destinations around the world.”

Dammam is the largest city in the Eastern Province and third largest in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and Jeddah. Dammam, and the rest of the Eastern Province, is served by the King Fahd International Airport (KFIA), the largest airport in the world in terms of land area.

Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air concludes:

“Dammam is not only a major oil producing and exporting area, but also a commercial and shipping center. Since, Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of professional migrants every year, Dammam is the most preferred destination after Riyadh. With the introduction of this new destination, Oman Air will be providing a vital link for those conducting business in the city.”

Oman Air celebrate flights to Sri Lanka

22 Feb 2010 Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be commemorating its flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on February 26th. The flights to this destination were launched in November last year with four weekly frequencies between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman and Colombo.

To commemorate its new service, Oman Air has arranged for a press conference that will be attended by the Sri Lankan press corps on the 25th and a gala dinner on the 26th at Hotel Cinnamon Grand for the top officials of Sri Lanka and the travel trade members. This event will give the invitees an opportunity to interact with Oman Air’s top management.
Peter Hill Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer says:

“Sri Lanka has proven to be a welcomed addition to the ever expanding Oman Air network. We have reasons to believe that our customers are thrilled with this destination, as Sri Lanka has everything a tourist wants to explore, experience and see. Together with the new A 330 aircraft that are deployed into this segment and the spectacular natural beauty that the place is known for, our valued customers can surely have an enjoyable holiday. Our service to this destination is also viewed as a boon by the many Sri Lankan expatriates working in Oman who have started using our services. Sri Lanka is a place that can be visited the whole year round and is rated as one of the top tourist destination of the world. With Oman Air’s exemplary services and products, I am sure this will open up a whole new experience for the discerning travelers, especially in Oman.”

Oman Air offer broadband internet on board its flights

Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air became the first airline in the world to offer both mobile and broadband internet on board its flights. Offering in-flight connectivity is part of Oman Air’s ongoing drive to continuously enhance their customer travel experience and offer them innovative services commensurate with the latest technological developments.

The rates for the mobile and Internet connectivity are fixed as follows:

Passenger price plan for Internet on laptops (Wi-Fi), would be (pilot pricing) $29.95 for 26 MB per flight. Additional usage would be at $0.006 per KB, for the webmail (only body copy) would be at $9.95 and for the attachments it would be $.006 (per flight). For the Webchat the rate would be $4.95 for unlimited. (per flight)

Incorporating a cutting-edge most advanced technology that gives the instant convenience of connecting to the internet and mobile phone from the comfort of their seat, passengers travelling now onboard Oman Air’s A 330 flights will never be out of touch with the world even as they fly.

Barring the take off and landing time, passengers can use their mobile phones. As soon as the ‘no Mobile’ sign is off, the On-Air name will appear on the mobile screen as the network connection is obtained. The passengers can then receive and make calls, check their voice mail, send and receive text and multimedia messages, and access emails and websites, thus staying in touch during their flight as they would normally do on the ground.


When using their mobile phones on board, the services will be of a roaming nature, as on a foreign network. Users must then dial the full international numbers. Onboard communications will be charged by the home mobile service provider at international roaming rates, as is the case when one uses their mobile phone abroad.

With the Wi-Fi network access, logging onto the internet is like going online from any public Wi-Fi hotspot. The services that passengers can avail in this context are internet access, webmail to retrieve and send emails from a web-based email account, webchat to exchange instant messages.

cheap fares from Muscat to Dubai

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Up to Six flights daily between Muscat and Dubai
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Business travellers get more time on day trips and all travellers get more options and more choice.

Now, for Just RO 22 (one-way fare) passengers can travel from Muscat to Dubai, while enjoying full in-flight services and the genuine Omani hospitality, a generous baggage allowance, pre-flight seat selection, extra baggage allowance, Lounge access for Sindbad Silver and Gold frequent flyers, in addition to carry-on hand luggage. With up to six daily flights between Muscat and Dubai, together with unmatched fares and service, there cannot be any better way to fly to Dubai.
Oman Air Flights to Dubai leave Muscat daily at 0215, 0800, 1115, 1400, 1815 and 2030 and leave Dubai daily to Muscat at 0550, 0955, 1605, 1305, 2015 and 2245.
Abdulrazaq Alraisi, General Manager, Worldwide Sales, Oman Air says:

“Oman Air offers the best connections between Muscat and Dubai with up to six daily flights. We are the only legacy carrier to offer a rate that cannot be matched even by low-cost carriers. With the superior services that Oman Air offers onboard all its aircrafts, it has become the most sought-after airline by passengers, be it business or leisure, especially to travel between Muscat and Dubai. We give business travellers more time on day trips and all other travellers more options and more choice. Our flights have become the easy, convenient and hassle-free choice due to the best services and rates that we offer. Furthermore, there is no additional service charge for bookings made through the www.omanair.com website. More than anything else, there are no hidden costs that leave the passengers embittered as they have to pay for everything, right from getting a seat, to legroom and food.

Alraisi adds:

“We plan to build on the legacy that we have created and the niche that we have carved as the airline that truly cares and caters to the needs of its passengers. With more destinations planned for in the GCC, apart from other international cities to be added within our growing network, Oman Air is sure to consolidate its position as ‘the first-choice airline’.

Oman Air sale agents in Malaysia/Tanzania/Nepal

Oman Air has appointed General Sales Agents in three of its destinations, viz, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Dar Es Salam in Tanzania and Kathmandu in Nepal. The National Carrier flying to Kuala Lumpur from the 1st of May, to Dar Es Salam from 1st of June and to Kathmandu from the 17th of June.

In Malaysia, Oman Air has appointed ABDA Aviation Sdn Bhd, as its GSA. ABDA is a multinational corporation. The company is the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for some major carrier. The bedrock of expertise in ABDA is constructed upon many years of innovation in product knowledge, professional and dynamic relationships and excellent teamwork.

In Tanzania, Oman Air has appointed The Rickshaw Travel Group (RTG) as its GSA. The Group, which has over 22 years of experience in the field of travel, tourism and related services, is a leading travel service provider to the corporate sector in East Africa. With a customer base, that includes multinationals, NGO’s, aid-organizations, UN agencies, embassies and a wide range of SMEs (small and medium enterprises), the Group focuses on providing unparalleled and personalised services to its clients.

In Nepal, Oman Air has appointed Amravati Travels as its GSA. Amravati Travels has been in the business for over two decades serving the travelling community of Nepal with its various services. Working as GSAs for most of the airlines operating in and out of Nepal, the collective experience and skills of the people working in this organisation and the range of dedicated services offered to the clients set this group apart from others.

Commenting on the appointment of GSAs to Malaysia, Tanzania and Nepal, Abdulrazaq Alraisi, General Manager, Worldwide Sales says:

“Oman Air is very happy with the appointment of these premier and premium organisations as our General Sales Agents. The Board and the management of Oman Air are sure that these GSAs will deliver the top-class service to Oman Air and will help in bringing new and more business from these markets. We are sure that both inbound tourism and outbound tourism between Oman and these countries will prosper greatly.”

AnadoluJet begin fly to London Stansted airport

AnadoluJet – the low-fare arm of Turkish Airlines – launched a new service into London Stansted today from the Turkish Capital, Ankara.
Flights will operate three times a week (Wed, Fri and Sun) with fares as low as £102 one-way including tax, a generous 23kg luggage allowance, and many traditional services including complimentary in-flight refreshments and allocated seating.

“We’re delighted to welcome AnadoluJet’s new direct service from Ankara today,” said the Stansted Airport’s managing director Nick Barton.

“Flights between Stansted and Turkey have always been extremely popular and this new link will be welcomed by business and leisure passengers.

“We wish AnadoluJet every success with this new and exciting link from Stansted.”

This direct connection to the airlines’ hub at Ankara, also offers passengers convenient connections to northern Cyprus, and access to domestic links across Turkey including Antalya, Izmir and many more.

Welcoming passengers at Stansted was the airline’s regional general manager, Nejdet Sark, who said: "We're delighted to launch this new direct service to our main hub at Ankara, that offers convenient connections to northern Cyprus and domestic links across Turkey."

“At AnadoluJet, we’re extremely proud of our low-fare product and look forward to welcoming more passengers on-board.”

Pegasus Rome/Milan to Istanbul Sabiha airport

Pegasus is continuing its growth in international lines with economic and dependable flights to Europe.Pegasus airlines always offers the best value flights with its various campaigns, is now flying those who buy tickets on the second Thursday of every month at half price with its new Pegasus “Fly Fly Away Days” offer.

With Pegasus' new August campaign its guests can now fly abroad at unbeatable prices.

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Pegasus flying daily to italy Rome/Fuimicino and Milan/Bergamo Airport from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport SAW. Ticket prices begin at 49.99€ from/to Istanbul to/from Rome and Milan. Tickets are on sale.

Pegasus daily to Kharkiv from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Tax included ticket prices begin at 66.99 USD.Tickets are on sale.

Pegasus daily flights to Sofia from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Tax included ticket prices begin at 35.99€ from Istanbul to Sofia and 32.99€ from Sofia to Istanbul. Tickets are on sale.

Book your tickets now on flypgs.com and get ready to discover the pearl of the Aegean.

FedEx cargo flights Stansted Memphis route

London Stansted airport has become home to one of the world most modern cargo aircraft as FedEx Express unveiled its new B777F aircraft at its Stansted hub yesterday (28 February 2011).

The new jet, which will operate on the Stansted to Memphis route, brings significant environmental benefits including lower noise levels and reduced emissions compared to the three engine MD-11 it replaces, and is part of FedEx Express sustainability efforts to reduce its global footprint.


The arrival of the new freighter is part of an on-going upgrade of the FedEx fleet, strengthening the company commitment to the environment and efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

FedEx Express Senior Vice President Operations, David Binks commented:

he launch of the new aircraft at London Stansted is an important step in our long-term commitment of being a responsible corporate citizen both in the UK and around the globe, including many ISO14001-certified FedEx facilities like London Stansted. We have applied our long-standing spirit of innovation to a decade-long effort to reduce energy and fuel usage, increase energy efficiency, and put to use technologies that will change the future of our industry.

Speaking at a ceremony held by FedEx Express to celebrate the occasion, London Stansted Airport managaing director, Nick Barton said: we committed to improving our environmental and operational performance so we welcome the arrival of FedEx new B777F, one of the world most modern air freight carriers. With lower noise and emission levels than the MD11 it replaces, this investment will also be welcome news to the communities around the airport.
obtained Code F status for the next generation aircraft to operate on our runway, and as the only major London Airport with capacity for growth, wee delighted FedEx Express selected its Stansted hub as a base for one of their new B777F aircraft.

as well as the environmental benefits, the new aircraft boosts freight capacity, which is very exciting news for industry and business around the region who rely on FedEx operations here at Stansted.

global demand for air cargo and express services continues to grow rapidly and FedEx Express has made significant investments in our network to meet customers鈥?needs and fulfil our business objectives. The environmental efficiencies of this new aircraft, coupled with its attractive payload range and economics, makes the B777F the best choice for FedEx Express and its customers.

Pegasus flights Paris to Sabiha Goekcen airport

Turkish private airlines Pegasus has launched flights to French capital of Paris in March 2010.
Pegasus is continuing its growth in international lines with economic and dependable flights to Paris. Pegasus airlines flying to Paris from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Ticket prices begin at €49.99 from Istanbul to Paris, and €79.99 from Paris to Istanbul.

Flights to Paris will leave daily from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 10:35 and from Paris Orly Airport at 14:00 Tickets go on sale on February 1st 2010.
Pegasus Airlines was established in 1990 as a joint venture between Aer Lingus Silkar Investment and Net Holding in Istanbul. Pegasus operated its first flight in May 1990. Pegasus currently has scheduled and charter flights to more than 100 different destinations in 17 countries.

Sabiha Gökçen International is connected to the city of Istanbul and that city's wider metropolitan area through a number of transport corridors. The main airport complex is easily reachable by car and HAVAS Shuttle (non-stop services run daily at regular intervals between the airport and Istanbul):

Pegasus Airlines inflight meal pre order discount

The easiest way to fly is with Pegasus, and they are putting their name to another first in Turkey by introducing their guests to the tastiest way to fly before their flight. Pegasus Airlines can now offer a 10% discount to passengers on international flights who order their in-flight meal 48 hours in advance.

Pegasus Airlines, which always presents its guests with the most economical and incomparable flight opportunities, will make the pre-order offer available on all scheduled international flights from 1st February 2010. Among the products that can be bought in the early order offer are: grilled calf fillet, roast chicken legs, chicken tikka sandwich, salami sandwich, cheese sandwich, and vegetarian sandwich.

Pegasus Airlines guests can claim their 10% discount when they take their ticket for Flying Café products by placing their in-flight meal orders via the booking agent, call centre, or the Pegasus website at www.flypgs.com before they fly. With this offer Pegasus are presenting a fantastic opportunity to those who wish to give their loved ones or children the gift of a delicious journey.

Malaysia Airlines Allows ticket Booking On Facebook

Malaysia Airlines today further re-affirmed its leadership as a social media innovator with the launch of MHbuddy on Facebook. The application which can be accessed from the new Malaysia Airlines Facebook page, allows Facebook’s 500 million users to book and check-in for a flight while sharing their trip details with their social network.

Developed with Malaysia Airlines by SITA Lab, the research group of air transport IT provider SITA, MHbuddy is an application on Facebook Platform that allows passengers to book and check-in for a flight while sharing their trip details with their friends.

In 2010, Malaysia Airlines was been recognized for its active engagement on Social Media by winning the "Best Use of Social Media to Drive Revenue" award at the inaugural Simpliflying-Airline Business Social Media Excellence Awards for Airlines.

To book tickets on Malaysia Airlines via Facebook, go to http://facebook.com/malaysiaairlines

The introduction of MHbuddy really takes flight bookings to another level. Besides opening up another distribution channel for ticket sales, now, our customers can also experience amazing convenience. At the same time, they can stay connected with their friends,” he said.


“With MHbuddy, customers who book a flight are reminded of their friends who live at the destination they are headed for. They are also prompted if any of their friends on the Facebook network are also planning to travel to the same destination. If they like, they can also share their itinerary with friends,” said Amin.

In addition, MHbuddy users can check in via Facebook and select their seats. During seat selection, they will also be able to view the seats of their friends who are travelling on the same flight. This gives MHbuddy users a really easy and convenient way to connect with their friends when they travel on Malaysia Airlines, wherever they are.

Speaking at Innovation in Airline Distribution 2011 in London, Jim Peters, SITA Chief Technology Officer who heads up the SITA Lab, said: “SITA has always focused on technological innovation that the air transport industry and passengers want. This is another example of how we are enhancing the travel experience for passengers and giving them applications that are relevant to the way they live their lives. This initiative is a great step forward and gives Facebook users the opportunity to do what Facebook does best – keeping in touch and sharing life experiences with friends. SITA Lab is delighted to work with Malaysia Airlines to offer this ground-breaking service.”

Since its establishment three years ago, SITA Lab has delivered numerous innovations, several of which were developed with Malaysia Airlines including the world's first kiosks to sell airline tickets using the Apple iPad and an augmented reality application for the Apple iPhone to allow customers to pick up the best airline deals from nearby airports. In 2009, the airline launched the hugely popular MHmobile which enables travelers to book flights and access up to date travel information while on the move.

MAS 50 percent Discounts For Business Class

The eighth edition of the much-awaited Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair is back, offering an array of irresistible domestic, international air tickets and MASholidays packages; giving traveler more reason to travel.

“For the first time, we are offering up to 50 percent discounts on Business Class seats for all of our destinations. So for a very attractive price, customers can enjoy our award-winning Business Class service which includes access to the Golden Lounge, 30kg baggage allowance and better overall inflight comfort,” he said.

Airfares offered are up to 85% discount to all destinations that Malaysia Airlines fly to and will be available to customers in Malaysia effective 21 till 28 February 2011. The travel period for these fares is from 21 March to 31 December 2011.


For instance, those heading to Europe can now fly to Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt or Rome for only RM6169 one way, Los Angeles for RM8749 one-way while destinations down south are going from RM4179 one-way to Sydney and RM3109 one-way to Perth.

“those scouting for travel bargains to check out our MATF offers. With the extended travel period, customers can buy now and travel later. The best deals go very quickly, so don’t wait too long or the best fares will be gone,” said Francis.

On Economy class, customers can purchase all inclusive one-way airfares to European destination for just RM1499, RM1339 to Sydney and RM419 to Chennai. Other destinations on offer are Melbourne, Dubai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Dhaka, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, and many more.

Customers planning on flying domestic destinations can fly with only RM164 to Kuching one way and RM214 to Tawau one way.

MasterCard Worldwide returns as the official card of the Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair 2011 for the 7th consecutive year. MasterCard cardholders who charge their eligible cards on Malaysia Airlines’ ticket purchases will stand a chance to bring their partner to an exclusive ‘Priceless Moment’ event end of the year.

The deals on MATF can be booked through the national carrier’s website www.malaysiaairlines.com, its 24-hours call centre 1 300 88 3000, flymas.mobi on your mobile, ticketing offices and all participating travel agents in Malaysia.

Prices include airfare, airport tax, insurance and fuel surcharge only. One-way fare on return flight may vary. Other terms and conditions apply.

Other interesting packages are 3days/2nights Bangkok for RM680, Bali for RM865, Beijing for RM1730, Brisbane – Gold Coast for RM2966 and Cape Town for RM5700. MASholidays’ Lambaian Kaabah Umrah 11days/9nights package is also available at RM5300 per person (4 to a room).

MASholidays packages can be booked online at holiday.malaysiaairlines.com and at MAS ticketing offices at KL Sentral and Skypark, Subang.

delta flights atlanta to Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

delta airlines offer nonstop service from its hub in atlanta to Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport,The direct flight significantly enhance Delta’s presence in the german market by providing customers nonstop access to most of the world’s top international destinations from ATL, where Delta has added more than 25 new domestic and international destinations since last fall.

flight number DL 116 will depart (ATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 17:40 and land at (STR) Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport at 09:00 ,flight time is

We continue to add destinations departing out of (ATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, expanding the worldwide reach of this growing Delta hub.

delta airline fly from Atlanta ATL to Stuttgart,germany route with 216-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with 35 BusinessElite seats in 1-2-1 layout and 181 seats in Economy Class. business cradle seat offer 60 seat pitch and 160-degree recline
Every consideration is paid to the in-flight comfort of Business class travelers.including Five-course meals, perfect wine pairings and thousands of movies, tv inflight entertainment. you will arrive at your destination feeling completely rejuvenated.

From booking to baggage claim*, you'll enjoy an accelerated and streamlined trip with shorter lines, early boarding and priority baggage service. You'll also kick back onboard with more comfortable seats, world-class dining,amenity kits,state-of-the-art entertainment, and complimentary access to our more than 50 Delta Sky Club locations and over 150 partner lounges worldwide.
skymiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members and those with Y, B, and M class fares enjoy free economy comfort upgrade
Economy Comfort seating offer Early boarding,up to four inches additional legroom. Recline 50% further than standard Economy Class seating.free beer, wine, and spirits along the way. Try it and see how the idea of
Economy class customers also will enjoy recent improvements on Delta, including new all-leather economy seats, enhanced food offerings, personal amenity kits and a complimentary cocktail with each meal.

from its hub in atlanta,Delta Air Lines operates service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 315 destinations in 54 countries.

ATL to lima on delta airlines

delta airlines offer daily nonstop flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lima in peru. the route also paves the way for easy access to travelers coming from the Americas to do business in, or vacation around, from lima
flight number DL 151 will depart (ATL) Atlanta at 17:30 and arrive at Lima at 23:10,flight time is 6h 40m

The addition of this nonstop service to Delta’s network will greatly enhance the travel experience for travelers to peru. I commend Delta for its commitment to atlanta City and promise to continue to work to make both the city's airports more accommodating to our important world travelers“As part of Delta’s continued expansion at ATL hub, we’re offering customers the convenience of nonstop service to key international destinations,said Bob Cortelyou, vice president Network Planning at Delta. the airline fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lima, the capital and largest city of Peru direct flights with 216-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with 35 BusinessElite seats in 1-2-1 layout and 181 seats in Economy Class. business cradle seat offer 60 seat pitch and 160-degree recline


BusinessElite customers can experience delicous food featuring entrées from renowned chef Michelle Bernstein and wine pairings from Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. Our Business class menu is refreshed seasonally, and varies according to departure and destination. Special meals are also available on all flights.Each BusinessElite seat is outfitted with an electrical outlet and USB port so you can charge your personal electronics.
there are 29 seats at 35 inch seat pitch in 2-3-2 layout at Rows 16-21 onboard B767-300ER and Rows 14-19 on B767-300ER(G) aircraft
relax,stretch out,get comfortable, Let the journey fly by when you opt for new Economy Comfort section in front of the coach cabin, which features more legroom and recline,many seats at the bulkhead and exit rows offer even more legroom,early boarding and complimentary spirits.

delta offer free food service on international economy class. Special meals are also available
from its hub in atlanta,Delta Air Lines operates service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 315 destinations in 54 countries. Since 2005, Delta has added more international capacity than all other major U.S. airlines combined and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 36 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 477 worldwide destinations in 103 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

delta dtw LHR business class review

delta airline has added full-flat beds to all flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and London-Heathrow terminal 4.

Dinner. A Movie. And a good night's sleep. Every consideration is paid to the in-flight comfort of BusinessElite travelers. Five-course meals, perfect wine pairings and thousands of movies, television and music selections are just the beginning.
flight DL 6 was operated with a Boeing 767-400 aircraft offer Fully flat beds with 180 degrees of recline and 77 to 82 inches of legroom in the Business class cabin on DTW and London route. The new seats are arranged in a one-two-one configuration, allowing each customer direct aisle access and enhanced privacy.

"Delta's frequent business travelers tell us that the comfort of a flat bed seat with direct aisle access is a must-have on flights to and from London, ," said Ranjan Goswami, Delta's director of Customer Experience. "Today, we are responding to our road warriors' requests with a significant enhancement of the level of business class service offered from our DTW hub."

From booking to baggage claim*, you'll enjoy an accelerated and streamlined trip with shorter lines, early boarding and priority baggage service. You'll also kick back onboard with more comfortable seats, world-class dining, state-of-the-art entertainment, and complimentary access to our more than 50 Delta Sky Club lounges at london heathrow.

Pay with Miles Another way to use your miles! You can choose to upgrade to business class flights with miles, money, or a combination of both: Exclusively for SkyMiles members with a Gold, Platinum, or Reserve Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express No blackout dates or inventory restrictions, just look for flights marked as Pay with Miles eligible

Pay with Miles is flexible. Pay for all or part of the fare with miles — it's up to you Terms and Conditions

Delta is the largest carrier at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, offering customers more than 550 peak-day departures to 140 nonstop destinations.

Delta DTW Sao Paulo flight time/terminal

Delta will add two new weekly frequencies between Detroit and Sao Paulo, bringing that flight to daily service, effective Dec. 19. The flight is operated using a 216-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with 35 BusinessElite seats and 181 seats in Economy Class.

delta has introduced Economy Comfort seating on long-haul international flights offer Early boarding,four inches additional legroom. Recline 50% further than standard Economy Class seating. free beer, wine, and spirits

delta 767 300 business class offer Cradle seats with 60 inch of legroom,We offer our BusinessElite customers an impressive culinary experience at 30,000 feet. Savor our international five-course meal. Our Business class menu is refreshed seasonally, and varies according to departure and destination. Special meals are also available on all flights.

DL 257 flight schedule
Route: From (DTW) Detroit, MI, US to (GRU) Sao Paulo, SP, BR
flight time 10h 30m
plane type Boeing 767 Passenger (Scheduled)

departure
(DTW) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport McNamara Terminal Gate A30
Scheduled: 19:50
Arrival (GRU) Guarulhos International Airport Terminal 1
Scheduled: 07:20

Delta continues to open up new Latin American destination from our key hubs,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president – Network Planning. “Delta continues to grow in this important region, enhancing our leading global network to offer new travel choices for our customers.”
"Delta's new service between our international hub in Detroit and Sao Paulo, South America's largest business market, will further strengthen business and trade opportunities and boost economic activity in both cities," said Andrea Fischer Newman, Delta's senior vice president – Government Affairs. "This service is testament to our continued support for the Detroit market and the strong growth we have seen here."

delta DTW amsterdam flight DL 234

delta airlines fly the DTW to amsterdam route using Airbus 330 aircraft with 298 seats -- 34 in business class and 264 in economy. The airline’s A330s are equipped with World Business Class lie-flat seats featuring a privacy canopy, 60 inches of space between seats, and personal laptop computer power. Customers traveling in both the A330’s business and economy cabins enjoy on-demand in-flight entertainment with a wide selection of movies, games and on-board shopping.

Delta also offer newest onboard product enhancement Economy Comfort for passengers flying long-haul international routes,the economy comfort seat are located at Rows 10-14 on airbus a330 aircraft.offer 50% more recline and more legroom,free beer and wine Plus, an electrical outlet and USB port.business Class offers ample amenities such as skyclub lounge access, tasty meals, beer and wine, on-demand entertainment, and more.

flight DL 234

Route: From (DTW) Detroit, MI, US to (AMS) Amsterdam, NL
Duration: 7h 55m
Equipment: Airbus Industrie A330-300 (Scheduled)

Departure Airport:
(DTW) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

City: Detroit, MI, US
Scheduled: 19:15 - Sat 06-Aug-2011
terminal M gate A24

Arrival
Airport: (AMS) Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Scheduled: 09:10
amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. “As the leading U.S. carrier to Netherlands, Delta is pleased to add nonstop connections for customers in Detroit and across the United States to amsterdam,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president-Network Planning. “We have strategically scheduled flight times between our Detroit hub and amsterdam to ensure optimal connections.”

With more than 230 daily trans-Atlantic flights and a fleet of 135 aircraft, the joint venture between Air France KLM and Delta Air Lines provides customers with the benefits of a vast route network offering more frequencies, competitive fares and harmonized services for travel across the Atlantic.

delta DTW RSW flight DL 878

Delta airlines offer nonstop service between DTW and RSW operated with the 149 -passenger MD 88 aircraft offering a two-class cabin with 14 first class seats and 135 economy class. Customers may purchase tickets for the flights at delta.com.

Flights schedule as follows:
flight DL 878

Route: From (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
, MI, US to (RSW) Fort Myers, FL, US
flight time: 2h 54m
plane type: Boeing (Douglas) MD-88 (Scheduled)
departure
City: Detroit, MI, US
Scheduled: 19:41
terminal M Gate: A33
arrive
City: Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport, FL, US
Scheduled: 22:35
Gate: C6

Economy class:seat witdth/seat picth 17 in/30-33 in (43 cm/76-84 cm) First class: 19.6 in/37 in (50 cm/94 cm)
Delta Air Lines has installed Wi-Fi on nearly half of its domestic mainline fleet, making the airline the world’s leading provider of in-flight connectivity. Of the more than 300 airplanes Delta operates on U.S. routes, 139 are equipped with Gogo® Inflight Internet, including the entire MD-88 fleet.
First Class service onboard with the amenities offered Meals, china and linen service, pre-departure beverages, and complimentary cocktails, beer and wine
“Delta is committed to making the travel experience as comfortable as possible and we’re thrilled that today more than two-thirds of our fleet provides customers with a more inviting cabin, one in which passengers can enjoy their favorite novel, catch up on some sleep,” said Joanne Smith, vice president of Marketing for Delta.

delta 767 300ER BusinessElite lie flat seats

delta airlines started the 767-300ER New Interior Program offer new businesselite seats
A full flat-bed seat with direct aisle access is a premium cabin feature that's important to our customers and we're delivering," said Tim Mapes, senior vice president – Marketing. "Installing full flat-bed seats on each of our widebody international aircraft is a major component of the $2 billion investment Delta is making in our product and customer experience over the next two years."

delta boeing 767 300ER new Business class seats

36 seats in 1 x 2 x 1 layout
New seats are 20% wider than the cradle seats they replace
180º fully flat bed
Direct aisle access
Electronic seat controls with adjustable lumbar support
110v AC in-seat power + USB power
Adjustable personal LED reading light
Redesigned “flip-top” tray table mechanism with wide console


A total of (7) 767-300ERs with new interiors, flat-bed seats and full cabin AVOD are scheduled to be in service by the end of this year, bringing the total number of flat bed-equipped aircraft to 46.

The prototype 767-300ER (ship 1608) arrived in Atlanta last night and is undergoing final inspections before returning to service on the Atlanta-Manchester, UK flight later in the evening. The aircraft will also be flying from our JFK hub with rotations to Accra,, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Dublin, Moscow, Pisa, Venice and Zurich. You can also expect to see the aircraft flow through Seattle with flights to Beijing and Osaka in the future.
To date, more than 25 percent of Delta's widebody international fleet has received the upgrade and the airline's entire widebody international fleet of more than 140 aircraft will be flying with full flat-bed seats in BusinessElite by the end of 2013.

Delta's ongoing investment to enhance the customer experience includes work underway on Delta's new Terminal 4 at New York-JFK, opening in 2013, and the new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal in Atlanta, opening in 2012. Pending government approval of an agreement between Delta and US Airways to transfer takeoff and landing rights at New York's LaGuardia and Washington D.C.'s Reagan National airports, Delta also will spend up to $117 million to expand, renovate and consolidate terminals C and D at LaGuardia over the next two years.

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delta airlines lounge location at New York JFK airport

1 Terminal 3 - 4th floor across from Gate 6 Daily: 1pm–9pm
2 Terminal 3 - West adjacent Gate 12 Daily: 5am–11pm
3 Terminal 3 - South (Duty Free Shop area) Daily: 1pm–9pm
4 Korean Airlines lounge Airside - Level 3 of Terminal 1
5 Terminal 4, Second level, landside overlooking the concourse Oasis Lounge (KLM) Opening Hours: 4am-11pm
6 Terminal 2 (Mezzanine Level) Daily: 5am-11:30pm
7 Alitalia lounge Terminal 1 beyond Security, near Gate 3
Air France lounge NY (JFK)
1 Airside, near the boarding gates
2 Near Air France boarding gates Air France

the following passenger have access to delta jfk lounge
Customers who have purchased skyclub membership,including one day pass,30 day pass,and annual membership

Transcontinental First Class, or Full Y-Class Passenger and international businesselite passenger.Alaska Board Room members,skyteam business class passenger.

SkyTeam Elite Plus (Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion member)
American Express Platinum Charge Card and Delta Reserve Credit Card member

With contemporary furnishings and Delta's new Sky Club standard design, the new york airport lounge offer customers full-service bars with free drink and snacks all day; new art featuring aerial photography of the region; personalized flight assistance; updated restrooms; satellite television; and a work zone complete with complementary Wi-Fi, cyber counters, desktop computers, wireless printers and additional charging options.
If you don’t have time to check into a hotel or just want to freshen up, take advantage of showers facilities. Our sparkling clean bathrooms are stocked with shampoo and shower gel, plush towels and hair dryers.
"Delta Sky Clubs are an important part of our premium customer experience and we are committed to further improving the travel experience for those customers," Tim Mapes, Delta's senior vice president – Marketing said. "From aircraft, to airports, to technology at your fingertips, Delta is investing significantly to ensure our customers have an excellent experience with Delta."

Japan Airlines increase free baggage allowance

Japan Airlines (JAL) has changed its baggage policy for international flights. Up until now, depending on the routing, baggage provisions on JAL’s international flights were determined by either a weight system or a piece system. Effective onboard flights on and after April 1, 2011, JAL will simplify its baggage policy and adopt the piece system for every international route and increase the free baggage allowance to bring customers greater convenience.

Compared with the current piece system, free baggage allowance provided to First Class and Executive Class customers will also increase from two to 3 check-in pieces per traveller. Moreover, customers travelling in all cabin classes can now carry larger luggage as JAL has also raised the permissible total dimension (a sum of the length, width and height) of each piecewhich in the current piece system policy, is limited to within 158cm but will from April 1 be increased to 203cm.

From April 1, 2011:
Summary of change to free baggage allowance per traveler:
Piece system applied to all international routes *3
Total number of pieces permitted 3 pieces
first class (max. weight/pc = 32kg) 3 pieces

business class (max. weight/pc = 32kg) 2 pieces

economy class (max. weight/pc = 23kg) 1 pieces

(max. weight/pc same as accompanying adult)
http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201103/001764.html

Emirates flights to Brisbane australia

Fly Emirates to Brisbane and experience our award-winning service to Australia’s Coral Sea coastline.

Emirates has recently added a non-stop daily service from Brisbane to Dubai, meaning you can now choose from 2 daily departures, every day of the week. With over 100 destinations worldwide, including 22 throughout Europe, you can now be where you want be in the world in just one stop.

Brisbane to Dubai
Flight Days Depart Arrive
EK433 Daily 02:45 13:00
EK435* Daily 20:30 05:30**

Dubai to Brisbane

EK432 Daily 02:45 00:45**
EK434* Daily 10:20 06:35**

"The arrival of the Boeing 777-300ER, one of the world's most technologically advanced and fuel efficient aircraft, in Brisbane will provide Queensland passengers with access to a superior product regardless of their chosen class of travel, or which departure time they choose," said Jenny Trebilcock, Emirates Sales Manager Queensland.

Discover Emirates’ luxurious in-flight offerings on Brisbane flights, which include private suites in First Class, lie flat bed comfort in Business Class and plenty of room to relax in Economy Class. All classes feature ice, Emirates’ onboard information, communication and entertainment system offering up to 1,200 entertainment channels, Emirates passengers in all classes can look forward to complimentary gourmet food and beverages and a generous baggage allowance which starts at 30kg in Economy Class.

Club Carlson double Points promotion

Club Carlson is giving away double Gold Points between Jul27 and Sept15 2011 for any eligible stay, including food+beverage.

https://www.clubcarlson.com/secure/offers/4340574?campaignUrl=doublepoints

All Carlson Hotels’ brands are participating in the promotion: Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Park Inn by Radisson and Park Plaza® hotels worldwide.
Eligible Stays during the Promotional Period will earn 20 bonus points per U.S. Dollar spent in addition to the standard 20 points per U.S. Dollar spent on eligible hotel nights
Simply complete the registration form and book your vacation getaway. Once you’ve registered, all you have to do is stay at any of our more than 1,000 participating hotels worldwide using your Club Carlson number between July 27 and September 15, 2011 – and the Double Gold Points® are yours. And there is no minimum night stay required,

Remember, every stay at a Carlson hotel brings you one step closer to free nights faster — starting at only 9,000 points with no blackout dates on standard rooms. You’ll even earn Double Points on food and beverage charged to your room between July 27 and September 15, 2011. After all, the rewards are yours. And we want you to enjoy them.

If you have any other questions, please contact Member Services:

Toll-Free U.S. & Canada:
+1 (888) 288-8889

Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America:
+1 (402) 501-5623

Europe, Middle East & Africa:
+44-20-794-90378

Asia Pacific:
+1 (888) 288-8889

aadvantage gold benefits for upgrade

american airlines AAdvantage Gold Status Puts You Miles Ahead
We’re pleased to have you as an AAdvantage Gold® member and welcome you into a very distinguished group of travelers. We appreciate your loyalty to American Airlines and invite you to enjoy the following AAdvantage Gold member benefits.

AAdvantage Gold Hot Line Access For reservations, upgrade purchases and requests, seating preferences or to order a special meal, call 1-800-848-4653. Outside of the continental U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact your local American Airlines reservations office. You can also use the Gold Hot Line to access our AAdvantage Dial-In® system to claim awards, purchase 500-mile electronic upgrades at a discount and get AAdvantage® program information, as well as your individual account activity.

american airlines realize that flight upgrades are an important and much appreciated benefit of your elite status. Following is a brief explanation of the different upgrades that can be used to allow you to enjoy the comfort and convenience of traveling in First or Business Class.
You may request a complimentary upgrade for yourself and one companion on eligible* American Airlines flights when you’re both traveling on a full-fare** Economy Class ticket. If upgrade seating is available 24 hours prior to departure of your flight, your complimentary upgrade will be automatically processed. * Valid for travel within and between the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda and between the U.S. and Central America. ** Full fares are fares booked in Y or B, excluding military/government fares.

Earned Upgrades We will credit your upgrade account with four 500-mile electronic upgrades for every 10,000 qualifying base miles you earn, including guaranteed minimum miles, when you purchase a ticket on eligible American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection® and airline participant1 flights during your membership year. 1 Airline Participants – Qualifying points/miles/segments are earned for eligible American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, LanChile/LanPeru and Qantas Airways flights. For points/miles to count toward elite-member status, at least four segments must be flown each calendar year on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection. Transatlantic flights on British Airways are not eligible for mileage accrual or award travel.

Purchased Upgrades

If you need more 500-mile electronic upgrades, you may purchase them with a major credit card, with cash or with miles at most American ticketing and Admirals Club® locations (Club members only) or by calling the AAdvantage Gold Hot Line. You may also purchase 500-mile upgrades on AA.com or through our AAdvantage Dial-In system and obtain a price discount through these two options. For up-to-date upgrade pricing information, call the AAdvantage Gold Hot Line or visit AA.com. Note: Each upgrade is valid for up to 500 miles of travel on eligible American Airlines flights and each flight segment requires at least one upgrade. See Page 9 for complete Upgrade Terms and Conditions. Requesting an Upgrade Whether you’re eligible for a complimentary upgrade or are using 500-mile upgrades, request your upgrade at the time you make your reservation – through American Airlines Reservations, via AA.com or a travel agent. All upgrade-eligible fares will be processed 24 hours prior to departure. If seating is not available, we will attempt to process your request until three hours prior to flight time. Once your upgrade is confirmed, you will be notified via email, voice mail or alphanumeric page. If you have not received upgrade confirmation three hours prior to departure, you may ask to be placed on the upgrade standby list at the airport. For any flight on which you are a confirmed passenger, you will have upgrade priority at the gate over all other AAdvantage members except AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and AAdvantage Platinum® members.


Flight Bonuses As an AAdvantage Gold member, you receive a 25% mileage bonus on the base or guaranteed minimum miles for eligible American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection and airline participant1 flights.

as an AAdvantage Gold member, you may check in at any American Airlines Business Class check-in counter, regardless of the class of service in which you are traveling. In airports without a Business Class check-in counter, you may use the First Class counter. Customers board by groups in the following order: First Class Business Class Economy Class passengers beginning with Group 1 AAdvantage Gold members traveling in the Coach Cabin are in Group 1. 6


We are pleased to offer you membership in the Admirals Club at a special discounted price. For information about the Admirals Club and these special rates, please visit www.aa.com/admiralsclub, call 1-800-237-7971 (from the continental U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico) or stop by any Admirals Club location worldwide.


AAdvantage Gold membership means you also enjoy oneworld Ruby status on all oneworld member airlines: American Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, LanChile/LanPeru and Qantas Airways. Benefits of Ruby status include priority check-in; preferred seating; priority standby and waitlisting when traveling on these airlines. For the most up-to-date information, visit the oneworld web site at oneworld.com.

American Airlines AAdvantage Preferred Seating

american airlines Preferred seats are available to AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum®, AAdvantage Gold and AAirpass members. In addition, passengers who have tickets with a full fare economy Y or B booking code are eligible for preferred seats.

Preferred seats are those seats like the seats on the first row of a section where there is plenty of legroom due to no bulkhead or seat in front of you. Preferred seat can also be a seat in an exit row, or a seat where there is some other convenience, such as the first couple of rows in Economy Class because those rows naturally get to de-plane first, which allows you to beat 200+ pax to the immigration line.

Because we know AAdvantage elite status members prefer aisle and window seats near the front of the cabin when traveling in Economy Class, we try to set aside a number of these seats on every flight. It's easy to identify them on the AA.com seat map where they are designated as "preferred seats". You may request one of these preferred seats when you make your reservation. When you pre-reserve a seat, we will hold it for you until 30 minutes before departure.

american airlines elite members are also entitled to preferred seating on oneworld member airlines such as BA and cathay pacific.

AAdvantage Elite Service Desk phone number

american airlines representatives can provide you with the specialized services you require as an AAdvantage elite member. For reservations, upgrade purchases and requests, award claims, AAdvantage account inquiries and customer service, call the AAdvantage Platinum Service Desk phone number at 1-800-843-3000. Outside of the continental U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact your local American Airlines reservations office. Or you can access the U.S.-based service desk from many global locations. For detailed instructions, visit usa.att.com/traveler (long distance charges apply).

Elite Service Desk telephone number Please say "AAdvantage Account" when prompted at the Main Menu.
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (CT) Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT) Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT) Sunday
AAdvantage Customer Service: 1-800-882-8880
AAdvantage Gold Service Desk: 1-800-848-4653
AAdvantage Platinum Service Desk: 1-800-843-3000
Executive Platinum Service Desk: 1-800-843-6200

oneworld Circle Atlantic tickets

transatlantic flights to Europe, the Middle East and North and South America are now easier and better value than ever with the launch of the latest new fare from oneworld®, the leading quality airline alliance. Prices are based on which mileage option you select, the cabin class you choose - Economy, Premium Economy where available, Business or First Class - and where you start and end your journey.

Circle Atlantic tickets include up to 16 flight segments between destinations throughout those regions, at prices - including a special 10 per cent discount, from US$3,150 from the USA, GBP1,214 from the UK, EUR1,620 from Euro-zone countries and US$2,700 from Chile.

Passengers must start and end their trip in the same country, travelling along the way in one continuous circle in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction between the three regions of: • Europe plus the Middle East. • North America, including the USA, Canada and Mexico. • South America. Three variations are available - all offering up to 16 flight segments and with “back-tracking” allowed within each region - for travel of up to: • 17,000 miles, with four free stopovers included. • 21,000 miles, with five free stopovers. • 25,000 miles, with six free stopovers.

oneworld is an alliance of 12 of the world's leading airlines – American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malév Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana, Qantas Airways, and Royal Jordanian, S7, as well as over 20 affiliate airlines.

oneworld is a natural choice for travel in all these regions: • It is the only alliance with member airlines based in South America with LAN and its affiliates LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru offering the broadest airline network within the continent, with flights throughout the region and connections to and from North America, Europe and the South Pacific. American Airlines is the leading airline serving the continent internationally, and Iberia is the leading airline between Latin America and Europe. • In the Middle East, Royal Jordanian serves more destinations than any other airline. • In Europe, oneworld features two of the continent’s biggest airlines, in British Airways and Iberia, with Finnair flying an extensive network in the Nordic region and Malév in Central and East Europe. • In North America, American Airlines is one of the region’s biggest airlines.
To book, contact the Around the World desk at 800-247-3247, Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Central time or Saturday/Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Central Time.

AAdvantage systemwide upgrades

Systemwide upgrades are valid from most Economy Class or Business Class fares to the next class of service for travel worldwide on
American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection flights**. These upgrades are particularly valuable because they allow you to upgrade at the time of booking, if seats are available. You can use them for yourself or you can give them to anyone you choose.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum members receive eight free one-way systemwide upgrades upon qualification or re-qualification for your elite status level. These upgrades entitle you (or any passenger you designate) to confirmed upgrades to the next class of service at the time of booking when flying on most Business Class and Economy Class fares.

As an american airlines AAdvantage Platinum member, you have upgrade priority at the gate over
AAdvantage gold members) for any flights on which you are a confirmed passenger. Priority within your elite-status level will be determined based on the fare purchased and the date and time your upgrade was initially requested.
Request your upgrade when you book your trip. Simply call your AAdvantage Executive Platinum Service Desk and a representative will be happy to assist you. We will confirm your request immediately if seats are available.
american airlines recently expanded the types of fares that can be used with systemwide upgrades, including booking class in 'O' and 'Q'. In addition, you can also upgrade to international first class from discounted Business Class fares booked in 'I'.

Check your systemwide upgrade balance online at AA.com. Simply log in, go to "My Account" and select the "View My Upgrades" tab. Here, you'll find helpful information regarding the number of systemwide upgrades currently available for use, the date they were deposited and their associated expiration date. You will also be able to view the number of upgrades used or associated with future trips. In order to provide you with the most up-to-date details, your summary information will be updated on a daily basis. The date in the upper right-hand corner of the Systemwide Upgrade Summary section will show you the last date/time updates were made. Should you have any questions about your balance or usage details, contact the AAdvantage Desk at 1-800-882-8880 or your Elite Service Desk.

AAdvantage mileage will accrue for the class of service on which your fare is based when you are ticketed, not for the class of service flown.

How to get free fisrt class upgrade on AA

How do I request an upgrade? How can I improve my chances of getting confirmed?


free upgrades from Economy Class to the first class seats (sometimes referred to as 500-mile upgrades), are available to you on ALL purchased, published fares for domestic flights and between North America and Central America on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection flights*.

Step 1: Make your request. Request your upgrade when you book your trip, whether you use AA.com, a travel agent or the American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum® Service Desk.

Here's a Tip
The earlier you request your upgrade, the better. AAdvantage Executive Platinum members are given priority over all other members. Within each elite level, Full-Fare Economy Class tickets booked in Y or B are confirmed first, then all other fares, in the order in which the upgrade request was received.

Step 2: Wait for confirmation. We will begin processing AAdvantage Executive Platinum requests 100 hours before departure if upgrade seating is available on your requested flight. Once your upgrade is confirmed, we will notify you via email or voicemail.

Please Note
While you are waiting for your upgrade to be confirmed, you may notice that First or Business Class seats are available. That is because, we hold some First or Business Class seats for sale on the day of departure. Be assured, though, that as an
AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, you will be at the top of the list for upgrade requests.

Step 3: Standby at the airport. If your upgrade has not been confirmed by the time you check-in for your flight, you will be given the option to be added to the airport upgrade standby list. This will occur regardless of how you check-in, whether on AA.com, via your mobile device, or at the airport, using the Self-Service Check-In machine or with an agent. This option is not available via Curbside Check-In.

Here's a Tip
The date and time of your original upgrade request will also determine your position on the airport upgrade standby list. Of course, your AAdvantage Executive Platinum status puts you ahead of everyone else, but elite status being equal, your original request date and time will determine your priority.

Step 4: Go to the gate. The gate agents will process your upgrade requests within 30 minutes of departure. Watch the monitors or listen for your name to be called.

Step 5: Enjoy! Stretch out, relax or work — the extra space and comfort is yours to enjoy.

Traveling with a companion? Just follow the same steps defined above to upgrade your companion. If your companion is traveling on a fare booked in Y or B (excluding military/government fares), their upgrade will also be complimentary. For all other fares, one upgrade unit will be deducted from your account for every 500 miles flown.

How do I check my balance?

To check your 500-mile upgrade balance, login to AA.com and go to www.aa.com/MyAccount. Then select the "View My Upgrades" tab.

How can I get more?

AAdvantage Executive Platinum members get free and unlimited domestic first class upgrade. However, should you need to upgrade a companion, who is not traveling on a fare booked in Y or B (excluding military/government fares), you can purchase additional 500-mile upgrades in advance at a discounted price, through either AA.com or during check-in at the Self-Service Check-In machine. Regular pricing applies if purchased through an American Airlines representative.

aa business class seats on b777

The new cabin enhancements on the Boeing 767-300s and the Boeing 777s will give American airlines a highly competitive and consistent product in the marketplace, and will deliver to the airline's premium customers the products and services they value most.

With American Airlines spacious Business Class environment on transatlantic flights, your flight - and your time - is what you make of it. We'll give you the tools you need to work efficiently and privately; to relax, rest and sleep in comfort; and to be entertained. Watch a film, take on a challenging video game or catch up on world news. We'll provide you the space, features and amenities that help you customise your personal space. From the moment you enter the newly redesigned cabin, you'll realise we've made significant changes with you in mind. During your time in the air, you'll be free to do what you really want - or need - to get done. In American Airlines Business Class, how time flies is up to you.

The next generation Business Class seat lies flat to extend to a length of 76 inches, creating a comfortable and spacious sleeping area. The seat also features a fixed privacy divider, providing another level of personal space for each traveler.

Slimline profile for even more seat pitch and controls for lumbar support, footrest and six way leather headrest so you can mould the seat the way you want.
Additional legroom; 6’4”

Unique Move Forward Seats. Unmatched in the airline industry, Americans next generation Business Class seat has the ability to move forward 10 inches while in the upright position, allowing passengers to offset their seat from fellow passengers for added privacy and comfort.

Americans next generation Business Class features in-seat personal entertainment with a 10.6-inch, touch-screen tilting monitor. Customers also receive Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones to enhance their entertainment experience. Business Class customers have a choice of up to 35 feature movies, 18 hours of pre-loaded television, 50 music CDs, 15 games and 14 American branded audio channels. The on-demand feature allows passengers using the in-seat entertainment system to select the program they want to view or hear and then pause, fast-forward and rewind at their convenience. In-flight entertainment language options vary by market and include English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Hindi.

Laptop power port and satellite phone for office environment.
Soft comfort duvet and plush pillows in all seats. Amenity kits, featuring Burts Bees® products