Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Nobu Hotel Planned for Abu Dhabi

Reem  Investments  has  signed  a  non-binding  letter  of  intent  with  Nobu  Hospitality  to  operate  and  manage  the  planned  Nobu  Hotel  at  Najmat,  Reem  Island,  Abu  Dhabi.

The  development  will  occupy  a  prime  position  on  Najmat  Marina  and  Canal,  delivering  panoramic  views  of  the  Abu  Dhabi  skyline.

Guests  will  have  exclusive  access  to  a  variety  of  destination  dining  and  entertainment  facilities  in  addition  to  a  Nobu  Restaurant,  as  well  as  a  private  beach.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Australians Dominate Phuket Cricket Sixes

Finals  Day  of  the  2011  Phuket  International  Cricket  Sixes  took  place  on  Sunday  in  glorious  sunshine  and  soaring  temperatures,  interrupted  only  briefly  by  a  tropical  downpour  at  Karon  Stadium  in  Phuket,  Thailand.

The  finale  of  the  Spoon  Division  brought  together  two  Australian  teams,  the  Cockatoos  from  Adelaide  and,  making  their  debut  at  the  Sixes,  the  Gold  Coast  Falcons  from  Queensland.  The  Cockatoos  featured  former  Australian  national  team  captain  Karen  Rolton,  and  she  took  to  the  wayward  Falcons  bowling  immediately  in  a  brief  and  breezy  innings  of  20  not  out  off  just  4  balls  before  retiring.  Eddy  was  also  in  bludgeoning  mood  as  he  also  retired  having  made  21,  the  Cockatoos  posting  75  without  loss.  The  Falcons  were  pegged  back  by  accurate  ‘Toos  bowling,  particularly  by  Treens,  Karen  Rolton  and  Rah  Rah,  and  although  Zaac  retired  on  20  not  out  the  Falcons  ended  their  run  chase  with  45,  giving  the  Adelaide  outfit  the  win  and  the  silverware.

Friday, April 15, 2011

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

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Qatar Airways to Launch Dedicated Cargo Services on Three Routes

Qatar Airways Cargo is to launch dedicated freighter services to Hanoi, Kozhikode and Bengaluru.

Freighter operations to Kozhikode and onto Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, will be served with an Airbus A300 freighter on the route boosting Qatar Airways Cargo freighter capacity in India by an additional 40 metric tonnes a week.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Singapore Airlines Cargo Adds Kolkata and Penang to Network

Singapore Airlines Cargo has added two destinations to its network.

On 30 March, the airline resumed Boeing 747-400 freighter operations to Kolkata in India after a two-year hiatus, while on 8 April it started serving a new destination, Penang in Malaysia.

The new freighter capacity will complement the ‘bellyhold’ space available from Singapore Airlines’ daily passenger services between Singapore and Kolkata.

Friday, April 08, 2011

Pan Pacific to Open ParkRoyal Flagship in Singapore

Pan Pacific will open its flagship ParkRoyal hotel, the ParkRoyal on Pickering on Upper Pickering Street, in Singapore in 2012.

Designed by award-winning design firm WOHA, ParkRoyal on Pickering features a hotel-in-a-garden concept and sustainable features that have already earned it a Green Mark Platinum score, the nation’s highest green rating. WOHA are the architects behind iconic buildings such as The Met in Bangkok, and in Singapore, the School of the Arts and Stadium Mass Rapid Transit Station.

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Garuda to Launch Singapore - Indonesia Promotion

Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, is launching a two-day sale from 8 – 9 April 2011 with special fares between Singapore and Indonesia.

Travellers who need to arrive in Jakarta early can take advantage of the 7.30am flight which is on sale with a promotional all-inclusive return fare from SGD155 each. Flights at six other timings throughout the day are also available from SGD195 onwards.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

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.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Singapore Airlines Launches Sao Paulo Flights

Singapore Airlines has launched flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport via Barcelona.

Sao Paulo is Singapore Airlines’ first destination in South America, which has become the sixth continent in its route network.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Bangkok Airways Cancels All Flights to Samui

Bangkok Airways cancelled all its flights in and out of Samui between 11:00 and 22:00 on Monday due to severe thunder storms hitting the island.

The airline, that likes to call itself Asia's Boutique Airline, has also postponed all flights in and out of Samui from 06.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. today (Tuesday). The airline said it expected to resume services after 12.00 p.m. but this is entirely subject to weather conditions.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Singapore Airlines to Increase Fuel Surcharge

Singapore Airlines is to increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 17 March 2011, as a result of the continued escalation in the price of jet fuel.

The price of jet fuel is now above US$130 per barrel, which is the highest in two years.

Friday, March 04, 2011

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Launches Royal Wedding Promotion

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has launched a special Royal Wedding Tour that provides a suitably regal itinerary to commemorate the Royal Wedding taking place this coming April.

The tour boasts special access and hosted tours by first-hand family members and associates of the royal family to Kensington Palace, Chartwell, Spencer House, Althorp and Westminster Abbey, many venues which members of the public have not had access to before.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Montreal

Qatar Airways is to make its Canada debut with the launch of scheduled flights to Montreal, effective 29 June 2011.

Canada’s second largest city will be served with three-flights-a-week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft.

Friday, February 18, 2011

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.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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.

Monday, February 07, 2011

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.

Saturday, February 05, 2011

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.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Finnair Partners Jetstar for AU and NZ Access

Finnair has embarked on a new interline agreement with Australian airline, Jetstar, expanding its network connections in the Asia Pacific area.

The cooperation allows customers to purchase a Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Valuair or Jetstar Pacific flight as part of a single integrated transaction and travel itinerary through Finnar’s distribution network and sold on a Finnair E-ticket.

Monday, January 24, 2011

AirAsia launches Hong Kong - Medan Flights

AirAsia has launched its first Indonesian destination from Hong Kong with the inaugural flight to Polonia International Airport (MES) in Medan, Indonesia.

Medan, Indonesia has been building a name for itself as an escape to city life with the stunning scenic attractions it offers. Being the nation’s third largest city, Medan is the home to a vast variety of cuisines, the harbor of fruits of an energized milieu, and is where the spectacular Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in South-East Asia is situated.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

AirAsia Launches World Domination Promotion

AirAsia has launched a sale across most of its network starting today (17 January) until 6 February 2011 for travel between 1 July and 30 September 2011.

Routes on AirAsia’s new Flight Transfer Service - which allows guests to connect more easily between flights - are on sale including Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur from A$199, London (Stansted) from A$429 and Mumbai from A$289 one way.