Airline
News
Singapore
Airlines' A380 Takes Flight
The first Airbus A380 aircraft that will be
delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines embarked on
its maiden test flight on 7 May 2006. This aircraft will be
the world’s first A380 to enter commercial service at
the end of the year.
Singapore
Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways expand codeshare agreement
A codeshare agreement between Singapore Airlines
and Virgin Atlantic Airways, effective from May 1st, means
that customers travelling on Singapore Airlines’ Business
Class and Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Upper Class will
be able to enjoy seamless travel between Singapore and four
U.S cities.
KL-Singapore
flights to cost more
Airfares for MAS flights from Kuala Lumpur
to Singapore are set to rise on May 15 by more than 55% for
first class passengers and almost 20% for economy travellers.
Singapore
Airlines To Fly To Milan And Barcelona
From 19 July 2006, Singapore Airlines will
commence a three-times-weekly service to Milan and Barcelona.
Success
for Airbus A380 Cabin Test
Airbus successfully completed the first extensive
ground cabin tests in a fully equipped A380.
May 2006
British
Airways launches Wimbledon promotion in Singapore
British Airways is offering Singapore residents
a special promotion for fans to win an exclusive full travel
package worth over SG$9,000 to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
this coming June.
Buyers
Paying Jet Fuel Tab
With carriers citing high fuel expenses as
the major barrier to profitability, they increasingly are
sharing the expense with corporate buyers.
Virgin
Atlantic allows Members to Purchase Miles online
Virgin Atlantic has launched Flying Club Buy
Miles, a scheme by which Flying Club members that do not have
enough miles to redeem on a flight, upgrade or other reward,
can purchase the miles they need online.
Airport
News
Changi
airport wins Best Airport Award
Changi Airport has received the `Best Airport Asia` award
at the annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards for
the 20th time.
Hotel
News
Crowne
Plaza Hotels in Australia and New Zealand launch Meetings
Promotion
Conference planners booking at Crowne Plaza
hotels in Australia or New Zealand between 1 May and 30 September,
may be entitled to a free Weekend Escape at any one of 16
Crowne Plaza hotels in Australia and New Zealand.
Buyers
Resist Dynamic Hotel Pricing Tide
Some hotel companies are pushing toward a dynamic
pricing model for 2007 negotiations, leaving many corporate
travel buyers perplexed and angered.
Shangri-La
to manage New Hotel in Guilin, China
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to manage
a new hotel in mainland China, the Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin,
to open early 2009.
Westin
Hotels partners with eMusic
Westin Hotels & Resorts and eMusic.com
are to work together in an aim to bring music to the foreground
of the hotel experience.
Hilton's
First Palace Hotel to Open 15 May 2006
Qasr Al Sharq - Hilton's latest hotel in Saudi
Arabia - offers seasoned travellers, who know exactly what
they want, the highest standards of luxury and sheer exclusivity.
Ground
Transport
M'sian
govt confirms entry levy
Singaporeans
driving into Malaysia will soon have to pay an entry levy,
the Malaysian government has confirmed.
Travel
Services
AsiaForVisitors.com
adds content for business travelers
On-line travel guide AsiaForVisitors.com today
announced expanded content written specifically with business
travelers in mind.
Strategies
for Upgrading Airline Tickets
(Almost) surefire ways to get an upgrade.
BaggageDirect
Helps Make Sure Bags are on Time
Travellers from Los Angeles, can have their
luggage picked up and delivered directly to their destination
from USD30.
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