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Volume 2, Issue 47, Nov. 19, 2009 |
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The International Air Transport Association has called on governments and regulators to work with the industry to eliminate ineffective duplication of aviation security procedures.
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India’s Jet Airways is re-launching its Boeing 777-300ER service from New York (EWR) to Mumbai (BOM). To deal with additional seasonal traffic, Jet Airways flights 9W227 and 9W228 will operate via the airline’s Brussels (BRU) hub from Nov. 21 to Jan.16, 2010 in lieu of the smaller Airbus A330-200.
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All Nippon Airways has announced a host of new services and products that it is branding Inspiration of Japan. ANA will launch the brand on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, on flights from Tokyo (NRT) to North America and Europe, starting from February 2010.
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Low-fare airline Tiger Airways is to start flying twice daily between Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG) from Feb. 1, 2010. "I am absolutely delighted to be adding Hong Kong to our network.” said Rosalynn Tay, managing director of Tiger Airways Singapore.
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Qantas has unveiled plans introduce a next-generation check-in system that will halve check-in times for domestic flights in Australia. The Airport of the Future initiative aims to eliminate queues for Qantas passengers.
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Starting Dec. 1 Japan Airlines is introducing premium-economy service on its daily flights between Tokyo (NAR) and Sydney (SYD). The flight will also be fitted with the JAL Shell Flat Seat in executive class and the JAL Sky Shell Seat in premium-economy class.
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Two of Beijing’s most interesting properties are offering a special package to showcase the two unique venues in China’s fascinating capital city. Themed A Tale of Two Houses the package includes two nights at The Opposite House and a four-hour spa experience at the Green T. House.
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Visa is teaming up with the Singapore Tourism Board to celebrate Christmas and the New Year through the annual Christmas in the Tropics event in Singapore from now through Jan. 3, 2010. Visa cardholders staying in Singapore before Dec. 31 can enjoy their third night free with a minimum two nights stay at InterContinental Hotels properties.
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Garuda has extended its offer celebrating 40 years of flying between Indonesia and Australia. The anniversary promotion cuts 40 percent off normal airfare levels for flights out of Australia to Bali (DPS) and Jakarta (JKT).
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On World Diabetes Day on Nov.13, Jumeirah’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel was illuminated in blue as part of a campaign to raise awareness about diabetes in the U.A.E. Jumeirah also marked the occasion by introducing diabetic-friendly menus at its luxury hotels, resorts and independent franchised restaurants in Dubai.
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A new promotion at Macau’s City of Dreams includes priority access for two people to the resort’s spectacular Dragon’s Treasure Show at The Bubble and special room rates at its three contrasting hotels.
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