Thursday, 23 February 2012

Airline News

Delta expands MU, CZ agreement

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Targeting growing traffic between China and the US, Delta Airways has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with both China East and China Southern Airlines.

Garuda cuts sports luggage fees

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Hoping to increase sports tourism in Indonesia, Garuda has announced it will not charge travellers who bring sporting equipment onto their flights.

Garuda Indonesia Offering Citibank Ultima Cardholders Two-for-One Flights to Indonesia and Australia

Thursday, 23 February 2012

¡®Buy 1 Get 1 Free¡¯ promotion on flights to Bali, Jakarta, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

Up to 75% off one-way airfares on Tiger Airways!

Thursday, 23 February 2012

In its latest promotion, Tiger Airways announced that it will offer up to 75% off one-way fares to 15 popular destinations across Asia.

Big Global Loyalty Programme Launched In Thailand

Thursday, 23 February 2012

It will be Asia¡¯s largest loyalty card, says Fernandes

Upgrading of Reservations and Ticketing System

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Singapore Airlines will be upgrading our Reservations and Ticketing system in June 2012. This is in line with ongoing efforts to leverage on technological developments that enable us to meet evolving air travel demands.

Jetstar partner with VN to strengthen Asian ties

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Jetstar Pacific, Qantas Group¡¯s low cost-carrier has a new majority shareholder, in the form of Vietnam Airlines.

Mandala to takeoff again

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Indonesian airline PT Mandala Airlines has been given the go-ahead to fly again after being grounded for an entire year due to debt issues.

Power to the PeoplExpress, as old carrier eyes return

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Once a pioneer of low cost carriers in the United States, People Express Airlines (or PeoplExpress) has announced that it hopes to start flying again this summer.

Gripes with airlines up, despite improved performance

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) reported a three per cent increase last year in the number of complaints filed against airlines despite the nation¡¯s largest carriers ending the year with one of their best records for getting passengers and their bags to their destinations on time.

Airbus provides THAI with A380 support

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Thai Airways and Airbus has signed a new agreement that will see the aircraft manufacturer provide ongoing maintenance support and aircraft inventory for the carrier¡¯s A380 fleet.

2011 record low for missing baggage

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Travellers can now have confidence that their bags are left in good hands as 2011 saw the lowest number of mishandled baggage amongst airlines.

Discover Europe with Finnair¡¯s Finn-tastic NATAS Deals from SGD1,060

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Attractive NATAS fares for exciting travels from 21 Feb 2012 through 30 Jun 2012

AirAsia Reduces Baggage Fees

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Effective 22 Feb, save up to 50% on check-in baggage fees for online bookings

Kingfisher cancels more flights as pilots resign

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Troubled Indian airline, Kingfisher, cancelled a further thirty flights on Tuesday in the wake of fifty pilots filing resignation papers.

Non-Stop Bangkok

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Bangkok Airways is set to launch a non-stop route between Bangkok and Lampang, commencing March 25, with twelve flights per week.

Qantas rewards set to be devalued

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Qantas Frequent Flyer points are set to be devalued as the airline faces pressures from the Federal Government¡¯s carbon tax.

BA offers complimentary upgrades

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

British Airways is inviting travellers to experience its new First class cabin when travelling to London with a complimentary one-way upgrade to First class.

JAL Announces International Fare Fuel Surcharge for April to May 2012

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to apply the level of fuel surcharges on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1, 2012 and May 31, 2012 as detailed below.

British Airways extends special fare to Visit Britain

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

British Airways announces return economy class fares starting from HK$3,880

Kenya Rugby Sevens Team Jets Into the Country after IRB Tour in Las Vegas

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

The Kenya Airways sponsored, Kenya Sevens National team arrived in the country this morning after a successful tour of the International Rugby Board sevens series in New Zealand and USA Sevens.

Emirates Enhances Services to Tunis

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Emirates is responding to strong passenger demand in Tunis by launching an extra frequency and introducing the Airbus A340-500 on to the Dubai-Tunis route, commencing 25 March 2012.

AirAsiaGo.com Announces 3,000 Free Hotel Rooms Giveaway

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

In conjunction with the recent AirAsia Big Sale, AirAsiaGo.com - the low cost airline's holiday arm, announced today that it will be giving away 3,000 free hotel rooms starting tomorrow, 21 February.

DGCA inquiry into Kingfisher flight cancellations

Monday, 20 February 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an investigation into flight abandonments by Kingfisher and other Indian airlines.