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Volume 2, Issue 31, July 30, 2009 |
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The European Union’s recent decision to lift the ban on four Indonesian airlines from operating within Europe was met with relief in Indonesia and was welcomed by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. Following a series of military and commercial plane crashes, the four airlines — Mandala Airlines, Airfast Indonesia, Prime Air and state-owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia — were banned from E.U. airspace in 2007.
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This week’s launch of Cambodia Angkor Air means that Cambodia has a national flag carrier for the first time since 2001.
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Jin Air, a low-cost airline owned by Korean Air, has announced plans to start international flights in October.
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Dragonair is expanding its services to Kathmandu (KTM)) from Hong Kong (HKG) via Dhaka (DAC).
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The Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam is the first hotel in the Sofitel portfolio to be branded under the French hotel group’s new signature brand Legend.
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Qatar Airways has improved Qmiles.com , its Privilege Club website for members of its frequent flyers programme.
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A landmark of Shanghai, the Grand Hyatt Shanghai is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer with a special rate.
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Virgin Atlantic has a special Premium Economy round-trip fare for HKD 6,930 on the Hong Kong (HKG)–London (LHR) route this summer.
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Luxury resort The Nam Hai near Hoi An in Vietnam has teamed up with Montgomerie Links, a new championship course designed by European Tour legend Colin Montgomerie, to offer exclusive stay-and-play packages.
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Explore Hong Kong from the water on board a traditional red-sail Chinese junk boat with Aqua Luna’s new day cruises. Possibly Hong Kong’s last authentically built wooden junk, Aqua Luna’s daily afternoon and evening harbour cruises have made it an iconic sight in the city.
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Cruise through Beijing in Italian style comfort, courtesy of The Opposite House Beijing.
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