Etihad Airways Opens Dublin Airport Lounge

Etihad Airways has opened its new premium lounge at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2). The new lounge offers Etihad’s premium customers a range of top quality facilities and services that include:

- a high-tech “Business Centre”, offering Mac workstations with broadband access and printer facilities, along with free WiFi for those that prefer to work from their own laptops;
- shower rooms
- a luggage room for bag storage
- a comfortable main lounge area boasting a library of books, magazines and newspapers from around the world, furnished with Italian leather chairs and soft sofas
- a full bar
- a wide variety of food for customers travelling out of Ireland, including an a la carte menu, international buffet, and a special children’s menu
- a dedicated “family room” for younger travellers, stocked with toys, books and a TV to help keep them inspired and entertained.

Air Astana Wins Injunction Against Amadeus in Spanish Civil Court

On 6 January 2011, Amadeus served Air Astana a notice for termination of distribution services effective 21 January 2011, based on an alleged breach of contract.

Air Astana immediately contested the alleged breach, asking Amadeus to withdraw the termination notice.

Qatar Airways launches Flights to Brussels

Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights between Doha and Brussels in Belgium.

The addition of Brussels strengthens Qatar Airways’ European presence to 24 destinations, representing 25% of the carrier’s global network that also spans the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and North and South America.

Lufthansa to Launch A380 Flights to San Francisco

From 10 May 2011, Lufthansa will operate a daily A380 service to San Francisco under the present flight numbers LH 454 and LH 455, replacing the Boeing 747-400 service currently offered on this route.

The new Lufthansa flagship is configured with 526 seats - eight in First Class, 98 in Business Class and 420 in Economy Class.