Cathay Pacific Updates Japan Flight Schedules

Cathay  Pacific  has  unveiled  its  latest  flight  schedules  to  and  from  Japan  for  the  period  16  April  to  31  May  2011.

Tokyo

•  CX524  HK-Narita  (daily)  will  stay  cancelled  until  31  May  except  28/29  April  and  5/8  May
•  CX501  Narita-HK  (daily)  will  be  cancelled  except  28/29  April  and  5  May  and  will  resume  from  7  May
•  CX509  Narita-HK  (daily)  will  be  cancelled  from  9  May  to  31  May

United Continental and ANA launch Trans-Pacific JV

United Continental Holdings and ANA have launched their trans-Pacific joint venture, through which United Airlines and Continental Airlines may coordinate sales and marketing with ANA and improve benefits offered to each airline’s frequent flyers.

Through the joint venture, enabled by the U.S.-Japan Open Skies agreement and antitrust immunity granted by U.S. and Japanese regulators, the airlines can now align schedules, fares, and terms and conditions.

JAL to Launch Premium Economy Service on Narita - Bangkok Route

Japan Airlines is to launch a Premium Economy service on one of its 2 daily flights between Tokyo (Narita) and Bangkok starting from 16 January 2011 using a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft that is also equipped with the airline's award-winning JAL Shell Flat Seat in executive class.