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Mid-Autumn Festival Charter Flights Taipei to Shanghai 05/09/2008
China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will launch Mid-Autumn Festival charter flights directly to Shanghai, from September 7 to 21, 2008. Google AdSenseA total of four round-trip charter flights from Taipei to Shanghai have been ...

Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers 03/09/2008
With spectacular views of downtown Boston and the Charles River from traditional guest rooms, the hotel is centrally located in Boston's popular Back Bay. Ideally situated for business or leisure, Sheraton Boston Hotel is in the heart of one of ...

Holiday Inn Silom, Bangkok 02/09/2008
The hotel is located on bustling Silom Road, in the heart of Bangkok's commercial, shopping, jewelry and entertainment heaven. The hotel is easily accessible to Bangkok's suburbs, tourist attractions and Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is 45 minutes ...

Ryanair Announces Two Route Closures At Cork 30/08/2008
Ryanair announced that it will close two of the seven routes it operates from Cork following the 20% increase in charges being imposed on these two routes by Cork Airport. From the end of October Ryanair will close its daily routes to/from Cork to ...

Thai Airways unveils new Kuala Lumpur lounge 29/08/2008
Thai Airways has unveiled its new lounge at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia. Renovations of the Thai Airways lounge at Kuala Lumpur Airport began in November 2007 and came to an end in April this year. The facility has a new maximum capacity for ...

Swiss hires top chef for premium services 29/08/2008
Swiss has recruited the services of leading chef Pierre-Andre Ayer to design menus for its first and business class passengers. Ayer is the chef at the award-winning Le Perolles restaurant and is reportedly one of most famous culinary masters in ...

Upgrade of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 27/08/2008
There is a new feeling of excitement at Changi Airport as Terminal 1 undergoes a major upgrading from May 2008, with completion slated for 2011. The upgrade will see Terminal 1 redesigned into a bright, airy space with a distinctly tropical ...

Plaza Athenee Bangkok goes MICE 25/08/2008
Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel is situated on Wireless Road, in the heart of Bangkok?s most beautiful tree-lined avenue, within Bangkok?s central business and diplomatic quarter. We are easy accessible from Ploenchit sky train ...

New York Helicopter Tour: 7-Minute Highlight Flight 20/08/2008
If you have limited time on Manhattan, this 7-minute New York City Helicopter Tour is for you! A fun-filled quickie flight of Lower Manhattan including views of the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero. This fun-filled helicopter flight over the lower ...

Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 19/08/2008
Visit China and stay in European luxury at the magnificent Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16. Ideally located in the historic city centre, the 5-star hotel is just a short distance from the Ruins of St. Paul's, A Ma Temple, Macau Tower, the ferry terminal ...

Dubai World Central International Airport - Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) - the world’s largest airport at the core of the massive 140 square kilometre Dubai World Central (DWC) urban aviation community being built in Jebel Ali just 40 kilometres from Dubai city centre, will be linked to the existing Dubai International Airport (DXB) via an express light rail system and dedicated road network.

Airlines offer tickets at a fraction of the cost you buy tickets. These offers are given to wholesalers and agencies that bring good business to them. If you can trace out these wholesalers and agencies, you may get cheap airfares from them.
These are seasonal and vary from time to time. You cannot expect the same price all the time. It could be cheaper or slightly higher than what you bought the previous time. Moreover, prices vary with the destination for which you are buying the tickets.

Easy route to cheap airfares

Many websites offer cheap airfares for their members. You have to find these websites and become a member of these sites so that you can avail of the cheap airline tickets. Websites like http://www.affordabletravel.org frequently give cheap airline tickets to their members. It is said that you can even save more than 50% of the airfares on certain destinations. You have to periodically check the offers on these sites before you decide to book your tickets with the airlines. Apart from the memberships, they also offer companion memberships to the people who register on certain periods.

Discount airfare for roundtrips

Some of the airlines offer discount airfare for roundtrips that you take. Since you are traveling widely and on different routes, they could offer these discount rates to you. During roundtrips, you may choose a single airline if they provide the service through that route or you can take different airlines for different routes so that you arrive at cumulative cheap airfares.

Finding the cheapest airfare between two destinations

You may even wonder how to find out the cheapest airfares between any two destinations that you would like to travel. There are sites that provide you with the facilities to locate that. For example, a website http://www.lowestfare.com provides you with the search facility to find the lowest airfare between any two destinations. All you have to do is to key in the places from which you would like to travel and the destination to which you would like to travel. Data like the date of travel and date of return are also taken in to considerations. The web application in this site searches the database and provides you with the cheapest airfare and the airline, which provides that.

Featured Airlines

Air Canada - www.aircanada.com
Air Canada has a long and rich history, starting in 1937 under the name of Trans Canada Airlines (TCA). From their first 50 minute flight from Vancouver to Seattle carrying 2 passengers, Air Canada has now grown to cover a fleet of 329 planes, including those from their domestic line Jazz, which is now Canada’s national airline and the 14th largest commercial airline in the world.
Moving forward, Air Canada, a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance group now boasts 159 direct passenger stops around the world and departs from all capital cities in Australia.
Air Canada continues to grow and excel in service through ongoing improvements to its fleet including the introduction of lie flat suites on international routes available in their Executive First Class from September 2006.
The carrier prides itself on the comfort provided to passengers, from the cabin interior to the experience of dining onboard. Flying Executive First, guests can enjoy meals prepared and served individually on designer dishes. With attention to detail, each meal is drizzled, dressed and garnished. Menus differ between routes and showcase a variety of traditional Canadian signature dishes, Pacific and Western inspired dishes and route specific dishes.
The airline’s International Economy class is also getting an enhancement in their menu selection, with a choice of two hot entrees, an improved wine selection, ice cream and cookies during movie presentations.
Air Canada is also dedicated to keeping customers entertained, and was the first airline out of the Americas to provide audio and video on demand, with a large selection of movies and albums on offer.
A reflection of their achievement in overall customer satisfaction was reaffirmed when Air Canada came first in the North American 2005 Skytrax Survey, conducted with over 12 million travellers worldwide.
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Kenya Airways is an airline that does Africa proud. Its scoop of airline awards proclaiming that it is not just Africa’s best, but also most respected and holds the title for one of the best in-flight magazines in the industry, indicates both the carrier’s excellence as a service provider and its care for its travellers.

Since the beginning of its days in the February of 1977, Kenya Airways has always played a key role in the development of the African nation. It has not just been its reputation as a beacon of corporate excellence that has made it one of the most prestigious developing airlines in the industry today, but also its participation in assisting voluntary agencies and charities in the area. This input by a large corporation is supporting the gradual move of the developing African nations to something more sustainable.

While it is a worthwhile cause, the airline does not just spend all its time caring for the needs of the nation – their second priority is to ensure that their passengers have the best and safest flight to and from their destination. As their mission states, their ultimate aim is to “consistently be a safe and profitable airline that guarantees world class service.” Unlike other airlines, they do not focus on minor details and concentrating on providing a comfortable, safe and enjoyable flight.

Saying that, it does not mean that they have not decked out their 23 aircraft with the best quality fittings, excellent entertainment services and delicious meals; in 2002 and 2003, they won the Travel New and Lifestyle Magazine award for best in-flight magazine, and their menu accommodates for a wide variety of dietary needs.

As a part of the SkyTeam alliance, the airline also has a wide range of networks that enable their passengers a wider and more efficient reach of destinations. For example, its codesharing with Korean Air would allow for Kenya Airways passengers to travel direct to Korea with one ticket. Other services such as the direct Paris flight is just another of its 36 destinations that ensure that their passengers have the best, most efficient and enjoyable flight to anywhere in the world.

Korean Air - www.koreanair.com
Korean Air began its days in early 1969 after spending several years as a public company under the name Korean Air Lines. Since then, they have not looked back. Their vision for the airline – “to be a respected leader in the world airline community” – is a reflection on their goals and the resultant service that they provide for their passengers. The fleet of 117 airplanes operate flights to over 80 passenger destinations, making it one of the biggest airlines operating in Korea, and belonging to the SkyTeam Alliance lengthens their global reach even further. This alliance ensures that worldwide flight transfers for their passengers are as smooth as possible, guaranteeing that their service is flawless and top class. SkyTeam is the world’s only ‘customer-focused’ airline alliance and for Korean Air, customer satisfaction is more than a word, it’s a philosophy. It is not just the seamless transfers that indicate their dedication to excellent service, but their menu is something that is sure to keep customers happy. This year, the airline began to serve organic food on its flights. “Organic food was only served in a small number of First and Business class cabins in the past,” said Korean Air President JH Lee. “Our decision to introduce organic food enables us to enhance our service quality as an industry leader.” This change in menu is a sign of the airline’s adaptation to change in worldwide trends. This improved service and continued innovations in destinations like Hakodate and Istanbul, the global reach of this airline will give all passengers a chance to experience the service and excellence that Korean Air always and continue to strive for.
Malaysia Airlines - www.malaysiaairlines.com
Operating since the 1950’s, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has been recognized internationally for their excellence in service and industry standards. The airline sets itself apart by winning awards such as, ‘World’s Best Economy Class’ at the World Airlines Awards in 2006. The airline has also won ‘Best New Business class,’ at the Global Traveler Awards 2006 and voted best airline to Asia by readers of UK magazine The Travel Weekly. Such accolades make this airline an industry standout.
The airlines has over 100 aircraft and flies to over six continents and over 100 destinations. The Malaysia Airlines global network is comprised of 32 domestic and 86 international destinations. Of the 86 international destinations, 17 are operated in collaboration with their airline partners, MAS also code shares with over twenty airline partners. Malaysia Airlines’ Golden Lounges, for first and business class, are of world class quality, with K.L’s lounge being one of the largest in the world. The facilities are of the highest quality and premium service. The lounges feature buffet meals, showers, wireless internet, massages, fax machine and many other accommodating amenities. There is also a creative kids corner for parents.
The recent update in the designs of the first and business class products offer the latest in style, comfort and innovation. Business and first class features pod like shaped flat beds and first class features individual private seating with options for twin dining. The meals onboard are tasty and fresh, with meals offered on all domestic flights.
The service speaks for itself, the airline won Best Cabin Staff by Skytrax, UK in 2005. Service is delivered with a genuine smile and attendants assist in every way possible to make your journey pleasurable and comfortable.
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Qatar Airways www.qatarairways.com

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s brightest success stories.
The award-winning airline is also one of the fastest growing carriers in the world with unprecedented expansion averaging almost 40 per cent year on year for the past decade.
Since its relaunch in 1997, Qatar Airways has achieved staggering growth in fleet size and passenger numbers. The airline currently operates 58 aircraft. By 2015, the fleet size will double to more than 110 aircraft.
From its hub in Doha, capital of Qatar, the airline has developed a global network of destinations, flying to 78 cities covering Europe, Middle East, Africa, Indian subcontinent, Far East and America.
In line with the company’s philosophy to be innovative, the airline opened the world’s only dedicated commercial passenger terminal for its First and Business Class passengers at Doha International Airport.
The US$90million Premium Terminal, built in just nine months, opened in November 2006. It features facilities such as dedicated check-in for First and Business Class passengers, a spa, jacuzzi, duty free, business centre, fine dining restaurants and a cocktail bar.
Under the stewardship of Al Baker, who was appointed CEO in 1996, Qatar Airways has matured into a leading force in regional and global aviation, earning many admirers around the world for its excellent standards of service.
The airline’s commitment to offering high service and quality from a dedicated workforce earned it a string of accolades over the years including this year being named Best Airline in the Middle East by readers of US-based Global Traveller magazine.
Also this year, Qatar Airways once again passed the IATA safety audit, a bi-annual review that examines the safety standards of airlines around the world. Qatar Airways was the first airline in the world to pass the audit with 100% compliance when it was introduced in 2003, a feat maintained subsequently in 2005 and 2007.
Qatar Airways was the first Middle East carrier to feature First Class seats that convert into 180-degree fully flat beds and Business Class seats-cum-beds that recline 160 degrees. It also has one of the most advanced inflight entertainment systems in the sky – Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) on its A330 and A340 long-haul fleet where all passengers in First, Business and Economy Class can play, forward, rewind and stop programmes at a time of their choice, giving them more control of their personal entertainment.
During 2006, Qatar Airways became the first international airline to offer live digital satellite television, offering a mix of European and Arabic channels, beamed direct to each passenger seat onboard its long-haul Airbus A340 and A330 aircraft. Passengers have free access to the channels that are beamed to each of the seatback TV screens.

Thai Airways - www.thaiair.com
'Sawasdee' is not only the warm Thai greeting you can expect to hear when you board a flight on Thai Airways, the word also signifies the beginning of a journey in which the dedicated crew staff is proud to share with you an uniquely diverse and rich heritage.
Thai Airways is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. The airline operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights from its home base in Bangkok to popular destinations around the world and within Thailand.
Thai Airways International was founded in 1960 as a joint venture between Thailand's domestic carrier, Thai Airways Company and Scandinavian Airlines System. Over the years, THAI has grown to create a success story through its continuous advance in staff development, aircraft technology and in-flight services.
In 2006, THAI was crowned one of the best top twelfth airlines in the world under the category of First Class and Business class from Luxury Travel Magazine, Australia. THAI has most recently received 2006 Cabin Staff Service Excellence award by Skytrax.
If you are privileged to be a Royal First Class passenger, you can relax on reclining sleeper seats while enjoying an array of authentic Thai dishes. The meals will be accompanied by fine champagnes, like Cuvee Dom Perignon 1996 and La Grande Dam 1995, Veuve Clicquot among many other carefully chosen selections.
To make your onboard experience even more pleasurable, THAI has introduced the new self-select interactive TV, Audio, and Video, On Demand system in Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class.
Economy Class Passengers shouldn't feel left out as they will also enjoy the plush seating and lavishing meals that are equivalent to those served in some airlines' business class.
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
Suvarnabhumi Airport is the long-delayed new international airport of Bangkok, Thailand
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Air Tahiti Nui - www.airtahitinui.com

Not many people can resist the award winning services of Air Tahiti Nui when they visit the magical islands of Tahiti. Greeted by the fragrance of the Tiare Tahiti gardenia, the sounds of legendary island music, and the world class Polynesia hospitality - you’ll quickly be awed by an unparallel experience of luxury offered on Air Tahiti Nui.

Air Tahiti Nui is the leading carrier to French Polynesia. The airline has headquarters in Papeete and commenced flight operations in 1998. Every member of the Air Tahiti crew is fluent in French, Tahitian, and English.

Passengers will immerse themselves in an experience of airy, spacious tropical transition when abroad the modern Airbus A340-300 aircraft. They can now even take a non-stop flight to Tahiti and her islands and on to New York, Los Angeles and Paris. The non-stop flying time from Sydney to Tahiti is only about 7 hours.

Air Tahiti Nui is building a reputation for providing world-class service comparable to many top airlines in the world. Serving six pampered guests in a luxurious enclave, PoeravaFirst Class cabin includes fully reclining sleeper seats with state-of-the-art facilities such as a 12-inch video screen with premier movies andl in-flight telephones.

Air Tahiti Nui brings flavours of the world to you during meal times. The world-class cuisine blends the culinary influences of Polynesian and French heritage with specialties from each of the destinations. First and Business Class meals are served to your specific requests.

Club Poerava provides the perfect way to begin your business trip. The spacious cabin creates an ambience of Polynesian warmth, care and hospitality while the two-abreast seating allows for maximum privacy and comfort.

Moana Class service is customised to add comfort over your long-haul journey. The eight-abreast seating layout is suitable for couple- and family-oriented passengers. Every passenger enjoys their own video screen with premier movies and interactive games.

There is no doubt that flying Air Tahiti involves an experience in world class Polynesian hospitality. The airline was awarded the prestigious Skytrax award as Best Cabin Crew in the South Pacific in 2003, 2004 and 2005, and fourth best cabin crew of all airlines worldwide. You’ll feel your escape to pacific paradise has begun when you hear Ia Ora Na (G'day) from the crew at Air Tahiti Nui.

Airbus A380 beats expectations during heavy crosswind tests in Iceland

The world's largest commercial airliner, the 555-seat A380, successfully completed crosswind tests in extreme wind conditions at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, on Friday 10th November. A minimum of 23 knots (42 km/h) crosswind must be demonstrated at take off and landing for its Type Certification that is expected in mid-December.

MSN004, one of the five developmental A380 aircraft, carried out a series of six landings and five take-offs with crosswinds above 40 knots (74 km/h), gusting up to 56 knots (104 km/h), which is considerably higher than the value required for Type Certification. During the tests, the A380 was put through its paces, and it showed that it will be able to operate easily with very strong crosswinds during normal operations. This is the first time an Airbus aircraft has performed tests in such crosswind conditions.

During this series of tests, three test pilots flew the A380 developmental aircraft MSN004, Claude Lelaie, Senior Vice President of Airbus' Flight Division, Jacques Rosay, Chief Test Pilot and Vice President, and a pilot from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The other members of the crew were Fernando Alonso, Vice President Flight Division, Flight Test Engineering, Pascal Verneau, Test Flight Engineer and Eric Isorce, Flight Test Engineer.

"The aircraft's behaviour and handling was very smooth and landing in particular was easy, despite the heavy cross winds," said Claude Lelaie, Senior Vice President, Flight Division. "This was the first time we have carried out tests at such high cross wind speeds and yet again, the A380 is outperforming even in these extreme conditions."

Five development A380s have now flown. Four aircraft, one of which is powered by the Engine Alliance GP7200 engine, are now actively involved in the intensive flight test programme, which has already reached over 730 flights and 2,300 flight hours. The fifth aircraft is undergoing cabin installation in Hamburg. Firm orders and commitments for the A380 currently stand at 166 aircraft for 15 customers.

 
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