Air Seychelles drops Chennai, resumes direct flights to Singapore
Air Seychelles started a flight from Chennai to Seychelles in November 2010 and is operating a service every Wednesday. The airline also had plans to make Chennai a hub for Asia.
With the withdrawal of the Chennai route, Air Seychelles will continue to operate its weekly flights to Singapore departing Mahe on Monday evenings and returning on Wednesday night.
The move to withdraw its flight will affect travellers from Chennai who used to fly to the island for leisure. The archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a favourite honeymoon destination.
However, the stop in Chennai added two more hours of flying time, and additional costs were being incurred on the ground in Chennai which has increased the loss. As a result, Air Seychelles posted a loss of R16.5m during the past three-and-a-half months, which is equal to the loss of a full year of operations to Singapore.
Air Seychelles Executive Chairman Maurice Loustau-Lalanne said: “Our decision to suspend these flights has not been taken lightly, as we had invested money and time to make this route profitable. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and in the absence of 5th Freedom Traffic Rights to uplift passengers between Chennai and Singapore, we have no other option but to suspend our weekly Chennai operations as of June 1, 2011.”
He explained, however, that with the on-going review of its operations, Air Seychelles still considers India as an important market, and depending on the final strategy adopted, a dedicated flight to India and back to Mahe is not ruled out.
Air Seychelles previously operated between Seychelles and Mumbai between 2001 and 2005 but due to fierce competition from other carriers, the national airline withdrew its services.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Mahan air Almaty to Tehran direct flights
Mahan Air, the largest private airline in Iran, commenced operations to Kazakhstan today with the launch of Tehran to Almaty direct flights.
First inauguration flight of Mahan Air on route Tehran-Almaty took place in CIP terminal of Almaty International Airport on 16th of June 2010 at 18:00. Flights will be 3 times per week on comfortable aircrafts Airbus a310. There are 196 seats on board of the aircraft:12 of which is business class. The First flight W5 5027 will depart from Tehran Airport (IKA) on Wednesday 16 0f June 2010 at 13:00 and will arrive to Almaty International Airport at 18:00 (local time). Duration of the flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Almaty is the 15th international destination of Mahan Air from Hub airport of Tehran. Passengers of Mahan Air will be offered suitable connection flights to various destinations, such as Dubai, Istanbul and Dusseldorf etc.
Mr. Dusembaev said “The new flight from Tehran is important for both Iran and Kazakhstan as it will stimulate the economic trade between the two nations of Iran and Kazakhstan. Hossein Hosseini Mahan Air Director of marketing said :” the new services ,our first to the CIS region, is a strategic development for Mahan Air and we believe the connection between Tehran and Almaty will offer opportunities to grow tourism and benefit cooperation in industries particularly energy ,construction and manufacturing “.
First inauguration flight of Mahan Air on route Tehran-Almaty took place in CIP terminal of Almaty International Airport on 16th of June 2010 at 18:00. Flights will be 3 times per week on comfortable aircrafts Airbus a310. There are 196 seats on board of the aircraft:12 of which is business class. The First flight W5 5027 will depart from Tehran Airport (IKA) on Wednesday 16 0f June 2010 at 13:00 and will arrive to Almaty International Airport at 18:00 (local time). Duration of the flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Almaty is the 15th international destination of Mahan Air from Hub airport of Tehran. Passengers of Mahan Air will be offered suitable connection flights to various destinations, such as Dubai, Istanbul and Dusseldorf etc.
Mr. Dusembaev said “The new flight from Tehran is important for both Iran and Kazakhstan as it will stimulate the economic trade between the two nations of Iran and Kazakhstan. Hossein Hosseini Mahan Air Director of marketing said :” the new services ,our first to the CIS region, is a strategic development for Mahan Air and we believe the connection between Tehran and Almaty will offer opportunities to grow tourism and benefit cooperation in industries particularly energy ,construction and manufacturing “.
Mahan air flights Phuket to Tehran
Iranian airline Mahan air launched weekly nonstop flights between Phuket and Tehran
Mahan Air fly the route with its 243-seat Airbus A300-600 aircraft in two-class configuration.
flight W5 5049, will depart Tehran airport at 2130 on Monday 6th December 2010 and arrives in Phuket airport at 08:00 local time the next day, a flight lasting approximately 7 hours. The first departure from Phuket, flight W5 5048, will depart at 2240 on Tuesday December 7th and arrives in Tehran IKA airport at 03:10 the next day, a flight lasting approximately 7 hours and 50 minutes. Phuket will be Mahan air’s second destination in Thailand after Bangkok which is being operated by the airline with 9 weekly frequencies.
Mahan Air is pleased to include this terrific new addition to its international portfolio and is delighted to be the first airline in the Middle East to offer our local and connecting passengers one of the most beautiful leisure destinations in the world. The weekly flights operate on every Tuesday and will increase to twice weekly as soon as the required government permissions are obtained..With unique natural resources Phuket will be very attractive to leisure travelers from Iran as well as across our growing route network.
Mahan is not new to Thailand as it has been serving the Thai capital Bangkok for more than a decade. Phuket is the airline’s 40th destination which covers Europe, CIS, Middle East and the Far East.
Mahan Air fly the route with its 243-seat Airbus A300-600 aircraft in two-class configuration.
flight W5 5049, will depart Tehran airport at 2130 on Monday 6th December 2010 and arrives in Phuket airport at 08:00 local time the next day, a flight lasting approximately 7 hours. The first departure from Phuket, flight W5 5048, will depart at 2240 on Tuesday December 7th and arrives in Tehran IKA airport at 03:10 the next day, a flight lasting approximately 7 hours and 50 minutes. Phuket will be Mahan air’s second destination in Thailand after Bangkok which is being operated by the airline with 9 weekly frequencies.
Mahan Air is pleased to include this terrific new addition to its international portfolio and is delighted to be the first airline in the Middle East to offer our local and connecting passengers one of the most beautiful leisure destinations in the world. The weekly flights operate on every Tuesday and will increase to twice weekly as soon as the required government permissions are obtained..With unique natural resources Phuket will be very attractive to leisure travelers from Iran as well as across our growing route network.
Mahan is not new to Thailand as it has been serving the Thai capital Bangkok for more than a decade. Phuket is the airline’s 40th destination which covers Europe, CIS, Middle East and the Far East.
Air Seychelles new business class seats
Air Seychelles has introduced lie-flat bed seats in the Pearl Class on its B767 300ER plane,passengers fly to Seychelles islands from London, Rome, Paris, Milan, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Singapore will be able to relax in the new business class sleeper seats.
Pearl Class new flat bed seats is aimed at upgrading the front end of the cabin will ensure that Air Seychelles remains the preferred carrier to our islands and offer the only non-stop premium cabin from our main European markets.
24 Seats - 70 inch seat pitch
- 65 degrees lie-flat sleeping mode
- Built-in massage functions
- Personal hand-held entertainment with movies, music and games on demand
- Improved privacy
- Adjustable reading light
- 110 volt AC power supply
- Multiple seating positions
Air Seychelles Business Class delivers enviable levels of comfort, style and service with Dedicated counters on all airports
Access to Air Seychelles designated lounges on all airports
Preferential seat allocation
Priority boarding and disembarking procedures
Air Seychelles operates a number of flights to and from Praslin Island and Mahe Island in Seychelles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris, Johannesburg, Singapore, Mauritius, and Chennai in southern India
Pearl Class new flat bed seats is aimed at upgrading the front end of the cabin will ensure that Air Seychelles remains the preferred carrier to our islands and offer the only non-stop premium cabin from our main European markets.
24 Seats - 70 inch seat pitch
- 65 degrees lie-flat sleeping mode
- Built-in massage functions
- Personal hand-held entertainment with movies, music and games on demand
- Improved privacy
- Adjustable reading light
- 110 volt AC power supply
- Multiple seating positions
Air Seychelles Business Class delivers enviable levels of comfort, style and service with Dedicated counters on all airports
Access to Air Seychelles designated lounges on all airports
Preferential seat allocation
Priority boarding and disembarking procedures
Air Seychelles operates a number of flights to and from Praslin Island and Mahe Island in Seychelles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris, Johannesburg, Singapore, Mauritius, and Chennai in southern India
Saturday, June 11, 2011
WestJet fly from San Francisco to Edmonton
Canadian low cost airlines WestJet resume its normal summer schedule adding Edmonton International to its list of destinations served at SFO. WestJet now offers three flights per week between SFO and Edmonton, in addition to its previously scheduled non-stop service to Calgary
The summer schedule also includes new non-stop service between Vancouver and
Kitchener-Waterloo, Vancouver and San Francisco, Edmonton and Kamloops, Edmonton
and San Francisco, and Toronto and Puerto Vallarta.
“This is a strategic expansion of new routes within our network and an extension of flight offerings to some of our key winter routes that remain popular destinations through the summer season,” said Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. “This schedule also demonstrates our strong commitment to take Canadians where they want to go, when they want to go. Now, our guests will have the opportunity to visit more of their favorite destinations on a year-round basis.”
“SFO is extremely pleased to see WestJet return for its summer schedule and expand its service to Edmonton,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The continued expansion and growth of air service from SFO to destinations up and down the state, across the country and around the world also provides our passengers with more options at more competitive fares.”
Based in Calgary, Alberta, WestJet offers scheduled service throughout its 67-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada.
The summer schedule also includes new non-stop service between Vancouver and
Kitchener-Waterloo, Vancouver and San Francisco, Edmonton and Kamloops, Edmonton
and San Francisco, and Toronto and Puerto Vallarta.
“This is a strategic expansion of new routes within our network and an extension of flight offerings to some of our key winter routes that remain popular destinations through the summer season,” said Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. “This schedule also demonstrates our strong commitment to take Canadians where they want to go, when they want to go. Now, our guests will have the opportunity to visit more of their favorite destinations on a year-round basis.”
“SFO is extremely pleased to see WestJet return for its summer schedule and expand its service to Edmonton,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The continued expansion and growth of air service from SFO to destinations up and down the state, across the country and around the world also provides our passengers with more options at more competitive fares.”
Based in Calgary, Alberta, WestJet offers scheduled service throughout its 67-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada.
AF paris to Cape Town direct flights
Starting on 3 November 2011, Air France will fly to Cape Town in South Africa from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with 3 weekly frequencies. Flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 with a total capacity of 309 seats, equipped with 35 seats in the Business class cabin, 24 seats in the Premium Voyageur cabin and 250 seats in the Voyageur cabin. On board, passengers will be able to discover Air France’s new Business Class seat launched last December.
24 weekly flights between Europe and South Africa
Cape Town, 12th destination launched in 2011
New Business Class seat available to Cape Town
Flight schedules:
Paris-CDG CPT flight AF 934 – Departure at 10:40am – Arrival in Cape Town at 10:50pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
CPT CDG flight AF 935 – Departure at 1:15am – Arrival at Paris-CDG at 11:35am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
For more details or to make a booking go to www.airfrance.com, call 36 54 (0.34€ incl. tax per min from a landline), or contact your travel agent.
This new route launch is part of Air France and KLM’s expansion policy on the African continent, with 4 new destinations in 2011: Freetown (Sierra Leone), Monrovia (Liberia), Bata (Equatorial Guinea) and Cape Town. These new destinations bring the number of cities in Africa served in winter 2011 to 38.
“After Air France started operating its A380 on the Johannesburg route in February 2010, the launch of non-stop flights to Cape Town illustrates Air France-KLM’s desire to continue its expansion policy in South Africa by offering customers 24 weekly services from its two hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol to South Africa as from winter 2011” declared Pierre Descazeaux, SVP Air France-KLM Africa & Middle East.
24 weekly flights between Europe and South Africa
Cape Town, 12th destination launched in 2011
New Business Class seat available to Cape Town
Flight schedules:
Paris-CDG CPT flight AF 934 – Departure at 10:40am – Arrival in Cape Town at 10:50pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
CPT CDG flight AF 935 – Departure at 1:15am – Arrival at Paris-CDG at 11:35am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
For more details or to make a booking go to www.airfrance.com, call 36 54 (0.34€ incl. tax per min from a landline), or contact your travel agent.
This new route launch is part of Air France and KLM’s expansion policy on the African continent, with 4 new destinations in 2011: Freetown (Sierra Leone), Monrovia (Liberia), Bata (Equatorial Guinea) and Cape Town. These new destinations bring the number of cities in Africa served in winter 2011 to 38.
“After Air France started operating its A380 on the Johannesburg route in February 2010, the launch of non-stop flights to Cape Town illustrates Air France-KLM’s desire to continue its expansion policy in South Africa by offering customers 24 weekly services from its two hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol to South Africa as from winter 2011” declared Pierre Descazeaux, SVP Air France-KLM Africa & Middle East.
JetBlue flights LongBeach to Anchorage Alaska
JetBlue Airways launched daily summer service from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Anchorage, Alaska, Flights will depart Long Beach at 7:35 pm and arrive in Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) at 11:54 pm. Return flights will depart ANC at 1:10 am and arrive at LGB at 7:37 am. The Airline will employ it's Airbus A320 aircraft for this service.
Flights are on sale now one way tickets for as little as $119 at www.jetblue.com for travel starting May 26, 2011. JetBlue will be the only airline to serve Anchorage from Long Beach, where it will also offer travelers a host of convenient connections to cities across the United States.
This addition brings LGB to 18 direct destinations and represents the 13th nonstop from JetBlue. The airline currently offers service to prime locations throughout the United States. Long Beach passengers have access to key cities including New York, NY; Boston, MA; Las Vegas, NV; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; San Francisco,CA; and Washington DC. Additionally, passengers departing LGB may reach prime international destinations like the Bahamas and Puerto Rico via a connection through New York, NY.
"Congratulations to JetBlue on the new service for the Long Beach Airport," said Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. “The airport is undergoing several new changes such as a new parking structure and terminal building. This new route Alaska is another great addition for Long Beach residents and visitors alike."
According to Airport Director Mario Rodriguez, "JetBlue's new Anchorage service connects visitors to the world-class amenities of both Long Beach and Anchorage. Whether travelers are looking for Southern California sun or the nature of Alaska, Long Beach Airport will get you there."
Flights are on sale now one way tickets for as little as $119 at www.jetblue.com for travel starting May 26, 2011. JetBlue will be the only airline to serve Anchorage from Long Beach, where it will also offer travelers a host of convenient connections to cities across the United States.
This addition brings LGB to 18 direct destinations and represents the 13th nonstop from JetBlue. The airline currently offers service to prime locations throughout the United States. Long Beach passengers have access to key cities including New York, NY; Boston, MA; Las Vegas, NV; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; San Francisco,CA; and Washington DC. Additionally, passengers departing LGB may reach prime international destinations like the Bahamas and Puerto Rico via a connection through New York, NY.
"Congratulations to JetBlue on the new service for the Long Beach Airport," said Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. “The airport is undergoing several new changes such as a new parking structure and terminal building. This new route Alaska is another great addition for Long Beach residents and visitors alike."
According to Airport Director Mario Rodriguez, "JetBlue's new Anchorage service connects visitors to the world-class amenities of both Long Beach and Anchorage. Whether travelers are looking for Southern California sun or the nature of Alaska, Long Beach Airport will get you there."
earn BA Miles with WorldPoints at Heathrow
WorldPoints – the loyalty programme that rewards passengers when they shop at london Heathrow and the other BAA airports – is partnering with British Airways to enable members to convert BAA Worldpoints to BA miles.
WorldPoints members receive one WorldPoint for every ￡1 they spend in shops, bars, restaurants and car parks, with each point redeemable for one BA Mile. This new reward partner is in addition to the other benefits offered by the WorldPoints programme including discounts on car parking and Heathrow Express bookings and airport shopping vouchers.
Passengers can collect WorldPoints on purchases from around 600 airport outlets, with over 150 different participating brands. These range from high street favourites such as Reiss, Boots and Dixons to luxury retailers including Paul Smith, Mulberry and Prada.
James Hillier, British Airways Executive Club Manager says: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with WorldPoints offering our customers the opportunity to earn BA Miles on virtually all airport spending.”
John Holland Kaye, Commercial Director, says: “We’ve listened to WorldPoints cardholders and worked hard to ensure they get the kind of rewards they deserve. We’re delighted to welcome British Airways on board as a new partner and are confident that this will continue to make passengers’ journeys even more rewarding.”
WorldPoints members receive one WorldPoint for every ￡1 they spend in shops, bars, restaurants and car parks, with each point redeemable for one BA Mile. This new reward partner is in addition to the other benefits offered by the WorldPoints programme including discounts on car parking and Heathrow Express bookings and airport shopping vouchers.
Passengers can collect WorldPoints on purchases from around 600 airport outlets, with over 150 different participating brands. These range from high street favourites such as Reiss, Boots and Dixons to luxury retailers including Paul Smith, Mulberry and Prada.
James Hillier, British Airways Executive Club Manager says: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with WorldPoints offering our customers the opportunity to earn BA Miles on virtually all airport spending.”
John Holland Kaye, Commercial Director, says: “We’ve listened to WorldPoints cardholders and worked hard to ensure they get the kind of rewards they deserve. We’re delighted to welcome British Airways on board as a new partner and are confident that this will continue to make passengers’ journeys even more rewarding.”
Thomas Cook flights Southampton to Mahon Menorca
Holidaymakers travelling from Southampton Airport for summer holiday will now have even more to choose from when booking with tour operators Thomas Cook, Airtours or Direct Holidays.
In addition to the popular hotspots already on sale with these operators, the exciting new destination of Menorca has been added, with direct flights from Southampton into Mahon operating every Sunday from 29th May to 25th September 2011.
From family fun in unspoilt resorts, to the romance of secluded coves and an unhurried chill-out atmosphere that couples just love, this Balearic island offers holidays to suit all budgets and tastes, to keep visitors returning year after year.
Earlier this year, Thomas Cook, Airtours and Direct Holidays announced they would be offering a flight from Southampton to Palma, Majorca, every Saturday from 28th May to 17th September 2011.
For more information about Summer 2011 holidays and flights from Southampton Airport, log on to www.thomascook.com, www.thomascookstyle.com, www.airtours.co.uk or www.directholidays.co.uk, or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places store.
Dave Lees, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, added: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas Cook to Southampton Airport for 2011. The excellent morning departure times from Southampton to both Menorca and Majorca mean holidaymakers can start their holiday sooner, and get even more of the day to relax.”
Richard Calvert, Managing Director for Mainstream Tour Operations at Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, said: “We know and understand that people like to use their regional airport wherever possible, and we're committed to doing just that for those looking to take a holiday from the Southampton region. We're excited to be able to confirm this new route and look forward to working really closely with the airport in 2011."
In addition to the popular hotspots already on sale with these operators, the exciting new destination of Menorca has been added, with direct flights from Southampton into Mahon operating every Sunday from 29th May to 25th September 2011.
From family fun in unspoilt resorts, to the romance of secluded coves and an unhurried chill-out atmosphere that couples just love, this Balearic island offers holidays to suit all budgets and tastes, to keep visitors returning year after year.
Earlier this year, Thomas Cook, Airtours and Direct Holidays announced they would be offering a flight from Southampton to Palma, Majorca, every Saturday from 28th May to 17th September 2011.
For more information about Summer 2011 holidays and flights from Southampton Airport, log on to www.thomascook.com, www.thomascookstyle.com, www.airtours.co.uk or www.directholidays.co.uk, or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places store.
Dave Lees, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, added: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas Cook to Southampton Airport for 2011. The excellent morning departure times from Southampton to both Menorca and Majorca mean holidaymakers can start their holiday sooner, and get even more of the day to relax.”
Richard Calvert, Managing Director for Mainstream Tour Operations at Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, said: “We know and understand that people like to use their regional airport wherever possible, and we're committed to doing just that for those looking to take a holiday from the Southampton region. We're excited to be able to confirm this new route and look forward to working really closely with the airport in 2011."
LAN airlines fly to to Lima peru from sfo
LAN Offers New Non-Stop Service to Peru from SFO
LAN Airlines begin fly to Lima, Peru, LAN will offer Northern California’s first direct connection to South America as well as continuing connecting flights to multiple destinations, including Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile. San Francisco is the first new United States destination for LAN Airlines since 1990.
Recently named the “Best South American Airline” by SkyTrax, LAN Airlines will provide four flights each week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in their Boeing B767-300 airplane with business class and coach cabin. Roundtrip tickets start at $650 plus taxes. The new non-stop service to South America now offers California travelers new opportunities to experience the exotic destinations of Peru and beyond, including Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls.
“We’re pleased to offer Californians and international visitors a new, direct route to South America,” said San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom. “With hundreds of flights each day to U.S. and international destinations, SFO is the perfect gateway for California travelers.”
“SFO is a natural extension of our service from Latin America,” said Pablo Yunis, Vice President for North America and the Caribbean for LAN Airlines. “SFO offers our customers convenience, as well as great proximity to the Bay Area and all of the beautiful West Coast attractions.”
LAN Airlines begin fly to Lima, Peru, LAN will offer Northern California’s first direct connection to South America as well as continuing connecting flights to multiple destinations, including Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile. San Francisco is the first new United States destination for LAN Airlines since 1990.
Recently named the “Best South American Airline” by SkyTrax, LAN Airlines will provide four flights each week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in their Boeing B767-300 airplane with business class and coach cabin. Roundtrip tickets start at $650 plus taxes. The new non-stop service to South America now offers California travelers new opportunities to experience the exotic destinations of Peru and beyond, including Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls.
“We’re pleased to offer Californians and international visitors a new, direct route to South America,” said San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom. “With hundreds of flights each day to U.S. and international destinations, SFO is the perfect gateway for California travelers.”
“SFO is a natural extension of our service from Latin America,” said Pablo Yunis, Vice President for North America and the Caribbean for LAN Airlines. “SFO offers our customers convenience, as well as great proximity to the Bay Area and all of the beautiful West Coast attractions.”
LH 455 SFO to Frankfurt flights use a380 plane
Super Jumbo Jet Begins Regular Service Between SFO and Frankfurt
From 10 May 2011, Lufthansa will operate a daily A380 service to the Californian city under the present flight numbers LH 454 and LH 455, replacing the Boeing 747-400 service currently offered on this route.
Lufthansa’s flight 454 is scheduled to depart Frankfurt at 9:33 a.m. and arrive at SFO at 11:55 a.m. The return flight, LH 455, is scheduled to depart SFO at 2:20 p.m. and then arrive in Frankfurt at 10:05 a.m. the following day.
The new Lufthansa flagship is configured with 526 seats (eight in First Class, 98 in Business Class and 420 in Economy Class), offering passengers unprecedented levels of comfort. Ticket prices for an A380 flight do not differ from regular fares on this route. Return fares to San Francisco on the A380 start at 679 euros, all inclusive. Lufthansa will continue to serve the "metropolis of the Pacific coast" from Munich daily with an Airbus A340, as well as SWISS operates daily an Airbus A340 flights from Zurich, as before.
“San Francisco’s International Terminal was designed and built to specifically accommodate aircraft such as the A-380,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “We are extremely pleased that Lufthansa will be the first airline to have regularly scheduled A-380 service to San Francisco and we warmly welcome their passengers as they arrive in North America’s finest airport.”
From 10 May 2011, Lufthansa will operate a daily A380 service to the Californian city under the present flight numbers LH 454 and LH 455, replacing the Boeing 747-400 service currently offered on this route.
Lufthansa’s flight 454 is scheduled to depart Frankfurt at 9:33 a.m. and arrive at SFO at 11:55 a.m. The return flight, LH 455, is scheduled to depart SFO at 2:20 p.m. and then arrive in Frankfurt at 10:05 a.m. the following day.
The new Lufthansa flagship is configured with 526 seats (eight in First Class, 98 in Business Class and 420 in Economy Class), offering passengers unprecedented levels of comfort. Ticket prices for an A380 flight do not differ from regular fares on this route. Return fares to San Francisco on the A380 start at 679 euros, all inclusive. Lufthansa will continue to serve the "metropolis of the Pacific coast" from Munich daily with an Airbus A340, as well as SWISS operates daily an Airbus A340 flights from Zurich, as before.
“San Francisco’s International Terminal was designed and built to specifically accommodate aircraft such as the A-380,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “We are extremely pleased that Lufthansa will be the first airline to have regularly scheduled A-380 service to San Francisco and we warmly welcome their passengers as they arrive in North America’s finest airport.”
HSBC Premier MasterCard US joins Asia Miles
On 26 May 2011, the HSBC Premier World MasterCard in the US joins cathay pacific frequent flyer program Asia Miles in the Finance & Insurance category. HSBC Premier MasterCard cardholders in the US can now convert their Premier Rewards points into Asia Miles at the rate of 1 point per mile.
HSBC Premier World MasterCard Credit Cards are issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. or HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and require a Premier relationship and credit approval.
No foreign transaction fees on purchases made in a foreign currency
HSBC Premier Privileges, providing you special offers nationally and internationally on travel, dining, shopping and entertainment
Accepted at millions of locations worldwide
No preset spending limit
No annual fee or over the credit limit fees
On 13 May 2011, KEB Crossmile American Express Card in Korea joined Asia Miles. You can now convert Crossmile points into Asia Miles at the rate of one point per mile from the KEB Crossmile American Express Card and the KEB Crossmile Special Edition American Express Card.
members can Earn Asia Miles on all your purchases with American Express Cathay Pacific Credit Card and have them transferred automatically to your Asia Miles account every month, with no administration fee.
cathay pacific asia miles Finance & Insurance patner include Citibank and ANZ
HSBC Premier World MasterCard Credit Cards are issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. or HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and require a Premier relationship and credit approval.
No foreign transaction fees on purchases made in a foreign currency
HSBC Premier Privileges, providing you special offers nationally and internationally on travel, dining, shopping and entertainment
Accepted at millions of locations worldwide
No preset spending limit
No annual fee or over the credit limit fees
On 13 May 2011, KEB Crossmile American Express Card in Korea joined Asia Miles. You can now convert Crossmile points into Asia Miles at the rate of one point per mile from the KEB Crossmile American Express Card and the KEB Crossmile Special Edition American Express Card.
members can Earn Asia Miles on all your purchases with American Express Cathay Pacific Credit Card and have them transferred automatically to your Asia Miles account every month, with no administration fee.
cathay pacific asia miles Finance & Insurance patner include Citibank and ANZ
upgrade to business class on cathay at airport
you can use miles for an Instant Upgrade Award from economy class and experience the luxury of flying on First or Business Class on Cathay Pacific or Dragonair. Instant Upgrade Awards are available on:
All CX flights departing from worldwide destinations.
All KA flights departing from 15 destinations: Bangaluru (Bangalore), Beijing, Busan, Dhaka, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Shanghai, Taichung and Taipei to hongkong.
For exact redemption amounts, please refer to the Asia Miles Award Charts.
If you do not have enough miles to redeem an Instant Upgrade Award and are flying from HKIA, you may purchase up to 30% of the remaining miles you require with Asia Miles Top-Up.
How to redeem your Instant Upgrade Award on Cathay Pacific
At Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA): You may request to redeem your Award at our service desk at Aisle B, Departures Hall, Terminal 1, or make your request when checking in for your flight.
At airports worldwide: Please make your request when checking in for your flight.
Dragonair
At HKIA: Request to redeem your Award at our service desk at Aisle H, Departures Hall, Terminal 1 before checking in for your flight.
At the other 14 airports: Bangaluru (Bangalore), Beijing, Busan, Dhaka, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Shanghai, Taichung and Taipei. Please make your request when checking in your flight.
To ensure quick processing, please have your membership card, booking reference number and ticket(s) ready.
Terms and conditions.
Instant Upgrade Awards are subject to adequate mileage in member's account. Asia Miles Top-Up is available only at Hong Kong International Airport and to members who have at least 70% of the required mileage in their account.
3.Instant Upgrade Awards are valid on eligible booking class J, C, D, I (Business Class) and Y, B, H, K (Economy Class).
4.Instant Upgrade Awards are subject to seat availability and airport conditions on departure.
5.Members can redeem Instant Upgrade Awards for their redemption group nominees when they travel together with members on the same flight.
6.Instant Upgrade Awards for ‘Redemption Group Nominees’ will not be accepted if their names have not been registered in advance. Please allow at least 24 hours for names to be updated.
All CX flights departing from worldwide destinations.
All KA flights departing from 15 destinations: Bangaluru (Bangalore), Beijing, Busan, Dhaka, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Shanghai, Taichung and Taipei to hongkong.
For exact redemption amounts, please refer to the Asia Miles Award Charts.
If you do not have enough miles to redeem an Instant Upgrade Award and are flying from HKIA, you may purchase up to 30% of the remaining miles you require with Asia Miles Top-Up.
How to redeem your Instant Upgrade Award on Cathay Pacific
At Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA): You may request to redeem your Award at our service desk at Aisle B, Departures Hall, Terminal 1, or make your request when checking in for your flight.
At airports worldwide: Please make your request when checking in for your flight.
Dragonair
At HKIA: Request to redeem your Award at our service desk at Aisle H, Departures Hall, Terminal 1 before checking in for your flight.
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To ensure quick processing, please have your membership card, booking reference number and ticket(s) ready.
Terms and conditions.
Instant Upgrade Awards are subject to adequate mileage in member's account. Asia Miles Top-Up is available only at Hong Kong International Airport and to members who have at least 70% of the required mileage in their account.
3.Instant Upgrade Awards are valid on eligible booking class J, C, D, I (Business Class) and Y, B, H, K (Economy Class).
4.Instant Upgrade Awards are subject to seat availability and airport conditions on departure.
5.Members can redeem Instant Upgrade Awards for their redemption group nominees when they travel together with members on the same flight.
6.Instant Upgrade Awards for ‘Redemption Group Nominees’ will not be accepted if their names have not been registered in advance. Please allow at least 24 hours for names to be updated.
Air France A380 flights between SFO and paris
From 6 June to 4 September 2011, Air France will operate a daily service between Paris and San Francisco by super jumbo plane Airbus A380.
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover the West coast of the United States, The Air France A380 is equipped with 538 seats, divided between three cabin classes (9 seats in La Première//First Class, 80 in Affaires/Business Class and 449 in Voyageur/Economy).
Paris - San Francisco:
AF 084 departing at 10:30 am, arriving at 12:40 pm.
- San Francisco - Paris:
AF 083 departing at 4:10 pm, arriving in Paris at 11:35 am the following day.
With the A380, Air France can continue to offer its customers improved service while at the same time improving economic efficiency. On board, three bars divided between the two decks, additional space and comfort ensure that travelling on board this super jumbo is a moment of well-being, in a particularly quiet cabin.
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover Paris and the numerous connections to the rest of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. in partnership with Delta, will operate 10 weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco, including the daily A380.
“We are extremely pleased to see Air France begin daily A380 service,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The Airport’s International Terminal was specifically designed and built to accommodate aircraft such as the A380 and its passengers. We are confident all of Air France’s passengers at SFO will be treated to world class service and amenities both in the air and on the ground.”
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover the West coast of the United States, The Air France A380 is equipped with 538 seats, divided between three cabin classes (9 seats in La Première//First Class, 80 in Affaires/Business Class and 449 in Voyageur/Economy).
Paris - San Francisco:
AF 084 departing at 10:30 am, arriving at 12:40 pm.
- San Francisco - Paris:
AF 083 departing at 4:10 pm, arriving in Paris at 11:35 am the following day.
With the A380, Air France can continue to offer its customers improved service while at the same time improving economic efficiency. On board, three bars divided between the two decks, additional space and comfort ensure that travelling on board this super jumbo is a moment of well-being, in a particularly quiet cabin.
Over the summer period, Air France is offering its customers the opportunity to discover Paris and the numerous connections to the rest of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. in partnership with Delta, will operate 10 weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco, including the daily A380.
“We are extremely pleased to see Air France begin daily A380 service,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The Airport’s International Terminal was specifically designed and built to accommodate aircraft such as the A380 and its passengers. We are confident all of Air France’s passengers at SFO will be treated to world class service and amenities both in the air and on the ground.”
United Airlines direct flights Guadalajara to SFO
United Airlines begin direct flights between San Francisco and Guadalajara’s Miguel Hidalgo y Costillo International Airport on Thursday, June 9, 2011. The flight, operated by Continental, is scheduled to depart SFO at 11:55 p.m. and arrive in Guadalajara the next morning at 5:35 a.m. The return flight is scheduled to depart at 7:00 a.m. and arrive in San Francisco at 9:00 a.m. Flight schedules are subject to change.
“We appreciate United’s and Continental’s support of Mexico, which is celebrating 300 years of history, culture and traditions,” said Jorge Gamboa Patrón, Regional Director-West Coast, Mexico Tourism Board. “Now thanks to United and Continental, more people will be able to visit Guadalajara.”
“United continues to offer more departures from the U.S. to Mexico than any other airline,” said John Slater, United’s Vice President Sales – Americas. “We are delighted to add this new non-stop service from San Francisco International Airport to Guadalajara.”
“The merger between Continental and United continues to reap benefits for our passengers,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “By joining forces and opening more and more markets for San Francisco, SFO travelers have more options and more choices than ever before.”
“We appreciate United’s and Continental’s support of Mexico, which is celebrating 300 years of history, culture and traditions,” said Jorge Gamboa Patrón, Regional Director-West Coast, Mexico Tourism Board. “Now thanks to United and Continental, more people will be able to visit Guadalajara.”
“United continues to offer more departures from the U.S. to Mexico than any other airline,” said John Slater, United’s Vice President Sales – Americas. “We are delighted to add this new non-stop service from San Francisco International Airport to Guadalajara.”
“The merger between Continental and United continues to reap benefits for our passengers,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “By joining forces and opening more and more markets for San Francisco, SFO travelers have more options and more choices than ever before.”
china air Taipei HongKong Upgrade Promotion
To express China Airlines' appreciation to our valued members and to capture their interests in our excellent services on Business Classes, Effect from March 17 to June 20, 2011,china airlines dynasty flyer members enjoy more beneficial redemption levels of 10,000 miles(one way) for business class upgrade on selected short haul flights between Taiwan (Taipei/Kaohsiung/Sung Shan) and Hong Kong/Tokyo(Haneda/Narita)/ Fukuoka/Nagoya/Shanghai(Shanghai/Pudong). (All award seats are subject to capacity control.)
Applicable Routes
Award Type Booking Class Award Code Promotional
Mileage Level
Taiwan (TPE/KHH/TSA) –
Hong Kong/
Tokyo(HND/NRT)/
Fukuoka/ Nagoya/
Shanghai(PVG/SHA)
From Y to C Class I USIP 10,000
D. Points to Note
1. Members, who have confirmed upgrade bookings with normal award levels by using self-owned mileage or transferred award to travel within the promotional period, will be entitled to use discounted award levels. Amendment will be made automatically 7 days after flight departure.
2. For transferred awards, the award mileage difference will be reimbursed to the original holder.
3. Award seat availability is subject to space control.
4. Other related regulations and procedures for upgrade award remain unchanged as current practice.
Applicable Routes
Award Type Booking Class Award Code Promotional
Mileage Level
Taiwan (TPE/KHH/TSA) –
Hong Kong/
Tokyo(HND/NRT)/
Fukuoka/ Nagoya/
Shanghai(PVG/SHA)
From Y to C Class I USIP 10,000
D. Points to Note
1. Members, who have confirmed upgrade bookings with normal award levels by using self-owned mileage or transferred award to travel within the promotional period, will be entitled to use discounted award levels. Amendment will be made automatically 7 days after flight departure.
2. For transferred awards, the award mileage difference will be reimbursed to the original holder.
3. Award seat availability is subject to space control.
4. Other related regulations and procedures for upgrade award remain unchanged as current practice.
china airlines double miles with sixt car rental
Enjoy Double frequent flyer Miles with Sixt car hire: customers can earn 200 Dynasty miles per day with Sixt rent a car when you rent a car outside your home country. The offer is valid between May 1 and June 30, 2011.
china airlines paragon card member enjoy Up to 15% discount for all rentals with Sixt and upgrade
To book your rental car online, please click http://sixt.com/china-airlines
From Asia phone number +8610 5900 1115
From other areas +49 1805 232 222
To enjoy this exclusive offer, please present your Dynasty Flyer Card at the Sixt counter.
Mileage bonus applies for prepaid and non-prepaid rentals. Certain rates are excluded from miles collection.
Retroactive miles collection is only possible for the past 6 months.
Rentals offered by rental partners in the United States are not eligible for basic mileage or points accrual offered by Sixt.
Sixt's rental partner is liable for mileage/points credits under their discretion.
To qualify for this promotion, the driver's country of residence may not correspond with the country where he/she rents the car.
china airlines paragon card member enjoy Up to 15% discount for all rentals with Sixt and upgrade
To book your rental car online, please click http://sixt.com/china-airlines
From Asia phone number +8610 5900 1115
From other areas +49 1805 232 222
To enjoy this exclusive offer, please present your Dynasty Flyer Card at the Sixt counter.
Mileage bonus applies for prepaid and non-prepaid rentals. Certain rates are excluded from miles collection.
Retroactive miles collection is only possible for the past 6 months.
Rentals offered by rental partners in the United States are not eligible for basic mileage or points accrual offered by Sixt.
Sixt's rental partner is liable for mileage/points credits under their discretion.
To qualify for this promotion, the driver's country of residence may not correspond with the country where he/she rents the car.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
SQ222 Sydney Singapore A380 flights
Singapore Airlines is implementing schedule changes in the Northern Winter period (31 October 2010 – 26 March 2011), which will result in higher frequency on selected routes. The adjustments are in response to further growth in demand for travel.
The Airline is increasing capacity to Australia with a second daily Airbus A380 service on the Singapore-Sydney route. The second 471-seat A380 service SQ231/SQ222, replace the 278-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft which currently operates the flight. Total Singapore-Sydney frequency will be unchanged at four flights per day.
“With the double daily A380 service from Singapore Airlines, Sydney Airport now handles 84 A380 movements each week with services from Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas.
“The additional passengers flying on this service will also get to experience the benefits of Sydney Airport’s upgraded International Terminal with more space and new passenger facilities including waiting areas, retail outlets, and new business class lounge.
“Singapore Airlines made the world’s first commercial A380 flight in 2007 on the Singapore to Sydney route.
“Sydney Airport is the National Gateway and is conveniently located just 8 kilometres from the Sydney CBD making it is easily accessible for both business and leisure travellers.
"Expanding Sydney's access to the global aviation network strengthens Sydney as a global city and enhances our attractiveness as an international tourist destination,” Mr Balding said.
The Airline is increasing capacity to Australia with a second daily Airbus A380 service on the Singapore-Sydney route. The second 471-seat A380 service SQ231/SQ222, replace the 278-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft which currently operates the flight. Total Singapore-Sydney frequency will be unchanged at four flights per day.
“With the double daily A380 service from Singapore Airlines, Sydney Airport now handles 84 A380 movements each week with services from Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas.
“The additional passengers flying on this service will also get to experience the benefits of Sydney Airport’s upgraded International Terminal with more space and new passenger facilities including waiting areas, retail outlets, and new business class lounge.
“Singapore Airlines made the world’s first commercial A380 flight in 2007 on the Singapore to Sydney route.
“Sydney Airport is the National Gateway and is conveniently located just 8 kilometres from the Sydney CBD making it is easily accessible for both business and leisure travellers.
"Expanding Sydney's access to the global aviation network strengthens Sydney as a global city and enhances our attractiveness as an international tourist destination,” Mr Balding said.
priority security lane at southampton airport
breeze through the priority security lane at southampton airport to save time
passengers can now opt to upgrade airport experience by purchasing priority access to the security search area.
After checking-in for their flight, passengers can now choose to enjoy fast-track access to the security lane.
With the special pass, you can proceed to the security search area through a dedicated entrance to complete security screening that bit more swiftly. This is available when you purchase your car parking for just an additional £5 (for up to two people).
Pre-book your car parking and you will on the whole pay a lower price than paying on arrival and you will guarantee your space.
To find out more and book please visit www.southamptonairport.com and click on ‘book parking’. you will also be able to purchase priority parking facilities, enable passengers to park in those prime car parking spaces, with extra space, on the ground floor of the Short Stay Car Park, a short walk away from the airport terminal.as well as entry to a new business lounge providing a quiet area for you to sit and relax, or to continue working on those all important business deadlines.
passengers can now opt to upgrade airport experience by purchasing priority access to the security search area.
After checking-in for their flight, passengers can now choose to enjoy fast-track access to the security lane.
With the special pass, you can proceed to the security search area through a dedicated entrance to complete security screening that bit more swiftly. This is available when you purchase your car parking for just an additional £5 (for up to two people).
Pre-book your car parking and you will on the whole pay a lower price than paying on arrival and you will guarantee your space.
To find out more and book please visit www.southamptonairport.com and click on ‘book parking’. you will also be able to purchase priority parking facilities, enable passengers to park in those prime car parking spaces, with extra space, on the ground floor of the Short Stay Car Park, a short walk away from the airport terminal.as well as entry to a new business lounge providing a quiet area for you to sit and relax, or to continue working on those all important business deadlines.
Sydney Brisbane low cost flights Tiger Airways
low cost airline Tiger Airways new flights on the busy Brisbane – Sydney route with celebratory fares on sale from just $38.95* one way.
We’ve brought real competition to the market and real choice for the consumer. It’s great that more and more people can join in the Low Fare Revolution as Tiger Airways continues to extend its paw print across the nation.” Tiger Airways has two daily return services on the Brisbane – Sydney route on sale
To get up-to-date information on the most affordable domestic airfares, sign up to Tiger Airways’ eNewsletter on the website homepage (www.tigerairways.com) to keep informed about latest news and sales information
The Sydney-Brisbane route is Australia’s second busiest route with more than 5,085,000 passengers flying between the two cities last year.
“Tiger Airways has been flying from Sydney since July 2009 and has been steadily growing its domestic route network. Sydney Airport is Australia’s busiest airport with more routes, more destinations and more airlines than any other airport in Australia. It offers a comprehensive network of international, domestic and regional routes and destinations. The extent and depth of the route network is of significant appeal to both passengers and the aviation marketplace.
We’ve brought real competition to the market and real choice for the consumer. It’s great that more and more people can join in the Low Fare Revolution as Tiger Airways continues to extend its paw print across the nation.” Tiger Airways has two daily return services on the Brisbane – Sydney route on sale
To get up-to-date information on the most affordable domestic airfares, sign up to Tiger Airways’ eNewsletter on the website homepage (www.tigerairways.com) to keep informed about latest news and sales information
The Sydney-Brisbane route is Australia’s second busiest route with more than 5,085,000 passengers flying between the two cities last year.
“Tiger Airways has been flying from Sydney since July 2009 and has been steadily growing its domestic route network. Sydney Airport is Australia’s busiest airport with more routes, more destinations and more airlines than any other airport in Australia. It offers a comprehensive network of international, domestic and regional routes and destinations. The extent and depth of the route network is of significant appeal to both passengers and the aviation marketplace.
Southampton Airport Priority Lounge
BAA Southampton Airport opens a new Breeze Priority Lounge. The lounge is the ideal place to relax in comfort, with quiet surroundings before starting your journey. Over ￡130,000 has been invested in this new lounge to provide the ideal quiet environment to relax or continue working on those all important business deadlines, whilst adding a real taste of Hampshire at the same time.
The facility, located upstairs in the Departure Lounge, is available to all departing passengers aged over 18, at a cost of just ￡17.50 per person and can hold up to 30 people at a time. Lounge access can be pre-booked by visiting www.southamptonairport.com/priority.
What payment methods are accepted?
BAA Advance accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, Maestro and Visa Electron cards. Unfortunately we cannot accept cheques.
Passengers who pre-book access to the business lounge can use the facilities for up to three hours before their flight. The price includes; priority security access, comfortable seating, laptop and mobile phone charge points, complementary WiFi, flight information screens, as well as a selection of high quality locally produced snacks and drinks. Refreshments include; hand-made biscuits, natural mineral water and top quality local wines all sourced from Hampshire based award-winning companies; Little Rose Bakery, Hildon Water, and Wickham Vineyards.
Kate Poole, Owner of Little Rose Bakery, commented: "We are really delighted to be supplying our local airport with shortbread and biscuits. The airport team are really friendly and it is a pleasure to be working with them."
Jonathan Rogers, Estate Manager for Wickham Vineyards, said: “I’m really happy to be working closely with Southampton Airport on this new venture. It is a great benefit for passengers to be able to see and taste our wines before they fly across Europe.”
The facility, located upstairs in the Departure Lounge, is available to all departing passengers aged over 18, at a cost of just ￡17.50 per person and can hold up to 30 people at a time. Lounge access can be pre-booked by visiting www.southamptonairport.com/priority.
What payment methods are accepted?
BAA Advance accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, Maestro and Visa Electron cards. Unfortunately we cannot accept cheques.
Passengers who pre-book access to the business lounge can use the facilities for up to three hours before their flight. The price includes; priority security access, comfortable seating, laptop and mobile phone charge points, complementary WiFi, flight information screens, as well as a selection of high quality locally produced snacks and drinks. Refreshments include; hand-made biscuits, natural mineral water and top quality local wines all sourced from Hampshire based award-winning companies; Little Rose Bakery, Hildon Water, and Wickham Vineyards.
Kate Poole, Owner of Little Rose Bakery, commented: "We are really delighted to be supplying our local airport with shortbread and biscuits. The airport team are really friendly and it is a pleasure to be working with them."
Jonathan Rogers, Estate Manager for Wickham Vineyards, said: “I’m really happy to be working closely with Southampton Airport on this new venture. It is a great benefit for passengers to be able to see and taste our wines before they fly across Europe.”
flights Aberdeen to new york US via Dublin
Aer Lingus launched Regional flights between Aberdeen and Dublin with onward connections options to JFK airport in New York and links to parts of the US through partner airlines.
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, flies every day except Saturday and the six weekly flights are expected to boost both business and leisure tourism travel in both directions.
Aberdeen currently has no direct flights to new york JFK and the new Aer Lingus Regional route will offer customers the convenience of flying from their home airport with through booking connections to New York.
Connecting passengers from Aberdeen and the Grampian region will also benefit from the new US Customs and Immigrations clearance facilities in Dublin allowing them to arrive in the US as domestic passengers.
Denise Hill, Head of International Marketing at VisitScotland said "With Ireland one of our biggest overseas markets into Scotland, the new Aer Arann service into Aberdeen will be a welcome development for Scotland's route network. Moreover, the excellent connection it provides in partnership with Aer Lingus, transferring passengers from New York's JFK airport via Dublin and swiftly on to Aberdeen will make it even easier for high spending leisure and business visitors from the US to access the home of the Malt Whisky and the Castle trails. With VisitScotland bringing over 400 international tour operators to Aberdeen for the VisitScotland EXPO in April, the timing will be perfect to showcase the new service to the North American travel trade".
Flights will be operated by Aer Arann ATR 72 aircraft and crew with the first flights on March 27th 2011. Aberdeen Dublin flights are on sale from today on aerlingus.com and through travel agents with fares to Dublin starting at just ￡29.99 one way including taxes. Connecting flights to the United States are also on sale from today through travel agents and from January 6th 2011 on aerlingus.com.
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, flies every day except Saturday and the six weekly flights are expected to boost both business and leisure tourism travel in both directions.
Aberdeen currently has no direct flights to new york JFK and the new Aer Lingus Regional route will offer customers the convenience of flying from their home airport with through booking connections to New York.
Connecting passengers from Aberdeen and the Grampian region will also benefit from the new US Customs and Immigrations clearance facilities in Dublin allowing them to arrive in the US as domestic passengers.
Denise Hill, Head of International Marketing at VisitScotland said "With Ireland one of our biggest overseas markets into Scotland, the new Aer Arann service into Aberdeen will be a welcome development for Scotland's route network. Moreover, the excellent connection it provides in partnership with Aer Lingus, transferring passengers from New York's JFK airport via Dublin and swiftly on to Aberdeen will make it even easier for high spending leisure and business visitors from the US to access the home of the Malt Whisky and the Castle trails. With VisitScotland bringing over 400 international tour operators to Aberdeen for the VisitScotland EXPO in April, the timing will be perfect to showcase the new service to the North American travel trade".
Flights will be operated by Aer Arann ATR 72 aircraft and crew with the first flights on March 27th 2011. Aberdeen Dublin flights are on sale from today on aerlingus.com and through travel agents with fares to Dublin starting at just ￡29.99 one way including taxes. Connecting flights to the United States are also on sale from today through travel agents and from January 6th 2011 on aerlingus.com.
Aer Arann direct flights Galway to London Southend
Aer Arann started direct flights from Galway to London Southend airport, marking the opening of Ireland’s new gateway to central London and the English south east.
From March 27th, Aer Arann will operate flights, twice a day, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to London Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.With fares starting at just €39.99 one way including taxes.
With its new direct rail link and speedy and frequent train services, London Southend Airport is Ireland’s new London gateway with a unique service offering that cannot be matched by major London airports.
10 Minutes From Plane to Train with Cabin Baggage
8 Trains Per Hour at Peak Times
50 Minutes to Central London
Train Direct from London Southend to Liverpool Street – the same station served by the Stansted Express
Faster Journey Time Through London Southend Airport
Only 20 minutes from Plane to Train with Checked Baggage
In addition to fast and convenient transfer times to central London, passengers will not experience the long take off queues or the delay and hold patterns commonplace on approach to London’s major airports.
The new services will be the first to be operated into London Southend Airport by an Irish commercial airline and will operate in addition to Aer Arann’s Galway and Waterford to London-Luton services under a revised schedule.
Aer Arann will continue to fly four days a week direct from Waterford to London Luton and four days a week from Galway via Waterford to London Luton.
AER ARANN FLIGHT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MARCH 27TH
Morning Service: Galway Airport to London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 401 0700 0850 Direct
Tu, We RE 401 0700 0925 Waterford
Sa RE 401 0800 1025 Waterford
Su RE 401 0800 0950 Direct
Morning Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 402 0915 1115 Direct
Tu, We RE 402 0950 1230 Waterford
Sa RE 402 1050 1330 Waterford
Su RE 402 1015 1215 Direct
Evening Service: Galway Airport – London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 407 1845 2035 Direct
Tu, We RE 407 1735 2000 Waterford
Sa RE 407 1500 1725 Waterford
Evening Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 408 2100 2300 Direct
Tu, We RE 408 2025 2305 Waterford
Sa RE 408 1750 2030 Waterford
From March 27th, Aer Arann will operate flights, twice a day, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to London Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.With fares starting at just €39.99 one way including taxes.
With its new direct rail link and speedy and frequent train services, London Southend Airport is Ireland’s new London gateway with a unique service offering that cannot be matched by major London airports.
10 Minutes From Plane to Train with Cabin Baggage
8 Trains Per Hour at Peak Times
50 Minutes to Central London
Train Direct from London Southend to Liverpool Street – the same station served by the Stansted Express
Faster Journey Time Through London Southend Airport
Only 20 minutes from Plane to Train with Checked Baggage
In addition to fast and convenient transfer times to central London, passengers will not experience the long take off queues or the delay and hold patterns commonplace on approach to London’s major airports.
The new services will be the first to be operated into London Southend Airport by an Irish commercial airline and will operate in addition to Aer Arann’s Galway and Waterford to London-Luton services under a revised schedule.
Aer Arann will continue to fly four days a week direct from Waterford to London Luton and four days a week from Galway via Waterford to London Luton.
AER ARANN FLIGHT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MARCH 27TH
Morning Service: Galway Airport to London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 401 0700 0850 Direct
Tu, We RE 401 0700 0925 Waterford
Sa RE 401 0800 1025 Waterford
Su RE 401 0800 0950 Direct
Morning Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 402 0915 1115 Direct
Tu, We RE 402 0950 1230 Waterford
Sa RE 402 1050 1330 Waterford
Su RE 402 1015 1215 Direct
Evening Service: Galway Airport – London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 407 1845 2035 Direct
Tu, We RE 407 1735 2000 Waterford
Sa RE 407 1500 1725 Waterford
Evening Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 408 2100 2300 Direct
Tu, We RE 408 2025 2305 Waterford
Sa RE 408 1750 2030 Waterford
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