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Launches a new long haul service from Heathrow to Riyadh

BRITISH AIRWAYS
Improves and Extends Commercial Arrangement with Gate Gourmet

CATHAY PACIFIC
Cathay Pacific introduces Disney Channel

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES
New FFP Partnership between China Southern Airlines and China Airlines;
China Southern Airlines with Best Western Hotels launches new bonus mileage program


EOS
New biz airline to fly trans-Atlantic

FINNAIR
Finnair Launches Guangzhou Route; Lie Flat Beds Hit the Road; Finnair’s e-tickets on United Airlines flights

KOREAN AIR
Korean Air introduces fully equipped aircraft with Audio Visual on Demand; Air Sleeper Seats; Prestige Plus Seats and Inflight Interior Changes

NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Operates as Scheduled
Northwest Baggage Allowance

SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Singapore Airlines passengers now enjoy an interline electronic-ticket on Star Alliance partner airlines
Singapore Airlines adds new services to the Adelaide, Perth and Taipei Sectors
Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport launch Quiz and Draw promotion

TIGER AIRWAYS
Offers promotional fares every Wednesday until the end of September 2005;
Partners with Hertz to offer discounted car rental

VALUAIR
2 Daily Flights to Jakarta return



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KOREAN AIR
Korean Air introduces fully equipped aircraft with Audio Visual on Demand; Air Sleeper Seats; Prestige Plus Seats and Inflight Interior Changes.

Audio Visual on Demand (AVOD)
Since 2003, Korean Air has been introducing Audio Video on Demand (AVOD) for First Class and Business Class on mid-long haul routes including US, Europe, and Southeast Asia flights. One of the most advanced in-flight entertainment systems, the AVOD systems will gradually be added to all three classes. The AVOD system gives passengers a choice of 36 movie channels and a selection of more than 1,000 different music choices. In addition, passengers will have a choice of a variety of games and be able to access flight information at their convenience.

Korean Air Sleeper Seats (Cocoon Style)
Korean Air is introducing new cutting-edge cocoon-style sleeper seats to its first class in the B747-400 long haul fleet. The custom made seats, feature 30-inch wide fabric seats that recline to 180 degrees, with privacy partitions and individual in-flight entertainment functions including Audio Video on Demand (AVOD), internet/email service, and a 15-inch inch LCD monitor screen. Other newly added functions to the First Class seats are lumber massage, movable side armrests, a buddy seat (auxiliary seat) and individual reading lights. The seats will provide more comfort and privacy for passengers.

Korean Air Prestige Plus Seats
The new Prestige Plus Seats for business class will feature similar entertainments systems as offered in First Class. The biggest change from the current Business Class is the angle of recline. Currently, business class seats recline 138 degrees, but the new seats recline up to 170 degrees providing almost a flat bed.

Inflight Internet Service
Passengers will be able to enjoy high speed internet services inflight. There are currently four aircraft that have these services. By the end of this year, 14 aircraft will have these services and by the end of 2006, 43 aircraft will have inflight internet available. By 2008, all mid-long haul flights will have these services available onboard. Passengers will have access to LAN or use wireless LAN cards.

New Inflight Interior Changes
New color schemes for airplane seats have been introduced. Celadon green, a shade that is characteristic of historical and cultural Korea, has been adopted for first and business class seats, reinforcing Korean Air's image as the nation's flag carrier. For economy class seats, dark blue and chocolate shades have been adopted to provide passengers feelings of comfort and ease as well as a feeling of youth and spirited energy. All classes will have charcoal grey carpet.



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