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Volume 2, Issue 44 Oct. 29, 2009 |
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In mid-October, a Qatar Airways aircraft completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas. An Airbus A340-600 aircraft using Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines flew from London Gatwick (LGW) to Doha (DOH) in just over six hours.
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China’s national carrier has expanded its network with four new domestic routes, two new international routes and an increase in flights on existing routes in Asia Pacific and Europe.
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Etihad Airways is to resume flights to Colombo (CMB), starting in January 2010. The airline will operate four flights per week from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Sri Lankan capital, using an Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Best Western Muong Thanh in Hanoi celebrated a soft opening in October. This is the second Best Western property in Vietnam, joining the 101-room Best Western Pearl River Hotel in Haiphong, which opened last year.
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Opened on Oct. 25, the Aloft Abu Dhabi is the first hotel in Abu Dhabi to make use of solar energy. More than 90 percent of the hotel’s hot water will be supplied through energy harnessed from solar panels.
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China Southern Airlines is to reschedule its non-stop Melbourne(MEL)–Guangzhou (CAN) flights to depart late evening, enabling passengers to connect with onward services throughout China after an early arrival the following morning.
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Oct. 29 is the last day of Accor Asia Pacific’s three-day room sale, for stays between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28, 2010. Over 240 hotels are participating in the sale with rooms priced from USD 51 per night and savings of up to 60 percent.
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Cebu Pacific Air has increased its free baggage allowance on flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Clark (CRK) in the Philippines. The 30 kg free baggage allowance is available through Dec. 31.
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Mandarin Oriental Sanya is offering a two-night Getaway Package priced from RMB 6,798 plus tax and available through Mar. 15, 2010. Located on tropical Hainan Island in southern China, the Mandarin Oriental Sanya is a relaxing break away from the frenetic pace of urban life.
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Book early for Thai Airways International flights from Australia to Europe in 2010, and you can enjoy a side trip in Thailand for free. Passengers can add on a trip to Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai or any Thai domestic destination on either the outbound or return trip.
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The Manila Marriott Hotel opened earlier this month at the new Resorts World Manila. The entertainment complex is the first of its kind in the Philippines, featuring the country’s largest casino, shopping mall, restaurants and bars, a 1,030-seat arts theatre and cinemas.
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