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Lufthansa
An electronic tickets service is now available on flights to the worldwide destinations served by Lufthansa’s partner airlines British Midland Airways and LOT Polish Airlines in addition to the destinations served directly by Lufthansa. This new development means passengers can fly on Lufthansa to a total of 370 cities throughout the world without a paper ticket.

With Lufthansa's FlyNet® you can be cruising high above the clouds, and yet still go online. Thanks to broadband Internet access from service provider Connexion by Boeing, you can surf the World Wide Web, send and receive e-mails with attachments and even log on to your company's Intranet. In addition to this extra-cost service, there's also the FlyNet® portal, which you can access free of charge. It features the latest news, comprehensive travel information, shopping facilities and much more.

Scandinavian Airlines
SAS is the first airline to offer check-in via a voice recognition line. Subscribe to receive an SMS informing you when web/voice check-in is available for your flight. This service is offered to all EuroBonus members and Travel Pass card holders traveling on SAS flights within Scandinavia and from Scandinavia to European destinations. The voice check-in service also applies to all EuroBonus members, Travel Pass and SAS Corporate Card cardholders. read more>>

Earn EXTRA EuroBonus points* - Economy 5,000 / Economy Flex 7,500 / Business 15,000 when you fly Scandinavian Airlines this summer from Singapore to Scandinavia or Europe from 01 June 2005 and return to Singapore by 31 August 2005. *Only EuroBonus members who reside and purchase tickets in Singapore are eligible for the above offer.

To make your home leave extra special, take advantage of the SAS Fly and Hertz Drive Summer Promotion. Ask BTI for details.

Silk Air
With effect from 06 June 05, passengers will be able to travel ticketless to Yangon. Silkair now has a total of 9 E-Ticketing destinations:
AMI MATARAM, LOMBOK
BPN BALIKPAPAN
MDC MANADO
MES MEDAN
PDG PADANG
PLM PALEMBANG
SOC SOLO CITY
HKT PHUKET
RGN YANGON
From 09 June 2005, please note that if paper ticket is issued for the above 9 ET-enabled silkair destinations, there will be an airline service fee of $30.

United Airlines
United Airlines was named Best Transpacific Airline by the annual OAG Airline of the Year Awards during an awards ceremony in London in May. United faced intense competition to win the Best Transpacific Airline award, ranking higher than other nominees American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Singapore Airlines. The OAG awards, which have been called the “Oscars of the Airline Industry,” celebrate the very best in global air travel and publicly recognize the highest standards within the industry.

Enjoy up to 5 more inches of legroom in Economy Plus®. Economy Plus offers premium seating with up to 5 more inches of legroom in the front of our Economy cabins. Rest or work comfortably, stretch out your legs and enjoy a quick de-boarding with Economy Plus, available throughout our fleet. It’s our way of saying thanks to our customers. Economy Plus is available on a first come, first serve basis to:

* Mileage Plus® Elite members (Premier®, Premier Executive®, 1K®)
* Qualifying United Economy® customers (Y, B, M, E and U fares)
* United Global ServicesSM members
* Star Alliance® Gold and Silver members.

Valuair
Due to aircraft servicing, following flights will be cancelled from 4 – 6 July. Only the affected flights are stated. All other flights scheduled will operate as per normal.

Monday, 4 July 2005:
VF942/VF941 Singapore/Xiamen/Singapore CANCELLED

Tuesday, 5 July 2005:
VF932/VF931 Singapore/Chengdu/Singapore CANCELLED

Wednesday, 6 July 2005:
VF902/VF901 Singapore/Hong Kong/Singapore CANCELLED
VF308/VF307 Singapore/Bangkok/Singapore CANCELLED

Singapore Changi Airport
Please note that the Singapore Airlines T2 [Terminal 2] check-in counters at Island 4 (rows 7 and 8) will be closed for renovation works with effect from 15 June 2005.

The allocated check-in counters we be as follows, effective 15 June 2005:

T2 Check-in rows
SQ Economy Class 4, 5, 6
SQ Group 9
SQ Raffles Class 10
SQ Non-stop Flights (SQ20/22) 11
SQ Shuttle Counters 12

Los Angeles & Sydney Airports
A "live test" of e-Passports that contain computer chips with biographic and biometric information begins mid June at terminals 2, 4 and 7 of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and at Sydney Airport in Australia. Volunteers participating in the test include airline crew and officials of United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airlines. These volunteers will present their new e-Passports when arriving in the United States through LAX, or upon arrival in Australia through Sydney Airport.

The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State (DOS) are working on this live test, in cooperation with the governments of Australia and New Zealand. The test will assess the operational impact of using new equipment and software to read and verify the information embedded in the e-Passports.

The e-Passports contain the holders' biographic information and a biometric identifier, in this case a digital photograph, embedded in a contactless chip set in the passport.

The United States and other member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have coordinated with equipment and document manufacturers to develop systems that can work together. This test is part of the effort to support countries around the world in their development and implementation of e-Passports that comply with ICAO standards.

For more information on US-VISIT, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/us-visit

Crown Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur
This landmark business hotel is superbly situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's business, entertainment and shopping district. Only a five minute walk away from the Convention Centre, the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC shoppping centre and Kuala Lumpur's hottest nightspots. A monorail station at the entrance of the hotel ensures quick access to other parts of KL. All of the hotel's rooms and suites features such as broadband internet access, window seats, ergonomic work areas and open plan bathrooms with separate shower areas featuring rain showers and oversized bathtubs.

Halekulani's Vera Wang Suite
Halekulani, Honolulu, has partnered with distinguished and renowned designer Vera Wang to create the world’s most romantic luxury suite. Ms. Wang created the design for the one-of-a-kind luxury suite at the adored hotel. The exceptional 2,135 square-foot Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani

sets a new standard in modern elegance by uniting the superb taste and design sensibility of the esteemed designer with the iconic aesthetic and consummate service standards of Halekulani. Ms. Wang personally selected every element in this suite, chosen from her own licensed collections or unique items selected during her global travels. read more>>

Imperial Hotel New Delhi
Reckoned amongst Asia’s finest hotels, The Imperial is a legend that offers a unique experience embracing facets of India’s history.

The 24 king palms, that lead up to the porch, stand a witness to the creation of New Delhi. Built in 1931 by Bromfield, a Lutyens’ associate, the Hotel is known for its contemporary colonial  style.

As New Delhi’s landmark Hotel, it is located on Janpath, the erstwhile Queensway. It is steps away from the renowned shopping district and major city attractions and a half-hour drive from the international airport.

BTI room rates at The Imperial start at USD 140.

Langham Hotel, HK
The Langham Hotel Hong Kong has launched a special 'Leisurely Weekend by Langham' rate valid until August 31, 2005.

Exclusive weekend rates are valid on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on room selection category only. The Package includes: complimentary daily buffet breakfast at Sun’s Café; 20% discount on personal pressing and laundry services; 10% discount at all Food & Beverage outlets; complimentary local telephone calls.

Garden Hotel Guangzhou
Guangzhou Garden Hotel, a impressive 30-story deluxe building in downtown Guangzhou. The stylish design of the Garden Hotel reflects the perfect blend of art and architecture within the twin Y-shaped towers. The largest of its kind in Asia, the hotels lobby is richly decorated with unique works of art and treasures, creating a harmonious blend with its modern design.

Strategically located in the vibrant Pearl River delta and convenient to Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Known as the regions key trading port but more popularly as the Southern gateway to China. Situated in the pioneering business district of Huanshi Dong Road which is responsible for finance and development. The hotel is also within easy reach of the train station and ferry terminals and takes approximately 36Km to the Baiyun International and Domestic Airports. BTI Room Rates at the Garden Hotel Guangzhou start at USD 115.

Seagull Hotel, Shanghai
Famous for its scenic views, the Seagull Hotel, Shanghai is located at the confluence of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek. Revive the intriguing history of this thriving metropolis right in the famous Bund District, with a steady stream of river and ocean going vessels catching the eye. Famous Nanjing Road lies within walking distance, offering both international luxury and typically Chinese articles.

Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai offer complimentary broadband connectivity in the guest rooms and wireless connectivity in our ballrooms, meeting rooms, business centre, boardrooms, almost all public areas including the lobby and even at the outdoor swimming pool, free of charge. This will surely be an attractive benefit for most business travellers, with other five star hotels in Dubai charging as much as Dhs110 or higher, for 24 hours access. continued to page 3>>