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Volume 2, Issue 51, December 17, 2009 |
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Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines got the go-ahead from Australian regulators to enter into a joint venture on trans-Pacific flights between Australia and the United States.
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Malaysia Airlines has launched a new mobile phone service that allows passengers to book, pay, check in and board their flights using their mobile phone. Developed in conjunction with SITA Lab, Malaysia Airlines says its flymas.mobi platform provides the most comprehensive menu of mobile phone functionality available to airline passengers anywhere in the world.
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Jetstar has launched its first route into China and added extra flights to Phuket (HKT) from Singapore and Australia. On Dec. 15 Jetstar boosted two routes by adding a second daily flight on the Singapore (SIN)–Phuket route and increased flights on its Sydney (SYD)–Phuket service from three to five per week.
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As Japan Airlines fights to improve profitability it has announced reductions in capacity on five international routes. The cuts are expected to last two to three months starting January 2010.
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The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket marks the debut for the brand in Asia Pacific. The 114-room hotel is a 30-minute drive from the Indian capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
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Two more airlines have launched new international services to Melbourne (MEL) this month. On Dec. 6 Qatar Airlines began flying to Doha (DOH) and on Dec. 10 Viva Macau launched a new direct service to Macau (MAC).
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United Airlines is offering special fares from Hong Kong (HKG) to Canada and the U.S. this winter. To qualify for the special fares, tickets must be purchased and departure must take place on or before Dec. 31.
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The Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is offering a special festive package for guests this Christmas and New Year. The package costs HKD 1,500 per room per night and includes a spending credit or HKD 1,000 for double occupancy or HKD 500 for single occupancy.
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MasterCard cardholders staying at participating Accor properties in Asia can enjoy exclusive year-end hotel deals and have the chance to win a stay at an award-winning Accor resort. Guests who stay three consecutive nights at any one of 188 participating Accor hotels through Jan. 31, 2010 will only be charged for two nights if they pay with a MasterCard credit card.
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Marriott is offering promotional rates at its two newly opened Courtyard by Marriott hotels in India. The 164-room Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad is located opposite the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and has a spectacular view of the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.
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Continental Airlines has launched a new OnePass frequent-flyer benefits designed to recognize and reward its top customers. From Jan. 1, 2010, OnePass Platinum Elite members will be eligible to earn new invitation-only Presidential Platinum Elite status based on their annual spending on travel on Continental, Continental Micronesia, Continental Express and Continental Connection flights.
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