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Volume 3, Issue 9, March 4, 2010 |
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Figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines provide further evidence of a continuing recovery in demand for air travel in the region. Passenger volumes are now back to the pre-recession levels of early 2008, and the AAPA says the prospects for further growth is good.
India’s Kingfisher Airlines, is likely to join oneworld after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step toward full membership in the airline alliance, subject to Indian regulatory approval.
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Etihad Airways is installing high-tech medical equipment on long-haul flights to monitor the “vital signs” of passengers who become ill onboard. The Tempus IC system, designed and manufactured by U.K.-based RDT, includes a blood pressure monitor and an electrocardiogram.
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Korean Air and Air Macau are codesharing on daily flights operated by Air Macau between Seoul (INC) and Macau (MFM). The new direct-flight schedule to Macau complements Korean Air's 21 weekly flights to Hong Kong (HKG).
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Carlson Hotels will open its first hotel in the Kingdom of Brunei on May 1. Located in downtown Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital city, the 142-room property is being converted into the upscale, full-service Radisson brand.
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All Nippon Airways has joined its North Asia rivals Korean Air and Japan Airlines in offering women-only toilets. Responding to demands expressed in a 2007 passenger survey, the airline is designating one toilet per aircraft on most international flights, at the rear of the plane, as exclusively female.
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Accor is offering 50 percent off room rates at 300 hotels in 16 countries throughout the Asia Pacific, for bookings made from March 7–9. Accor loyalty A/card holders and Advantage Plus members have exclusive access to bookings during a pre-sale period from March 5.
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Fly first or business class from Hong Kong (HKG) to the rest of Asia with Dragonair or sister airline Cathay Pacific before April 30, and earn enough Asia Miles for an extra trip. Both airlines are offering double Asia Miles on flights to other Asian destinations, including Mainland China and India, for up to three roundtrips.
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Singapore residents who travel regularly through Changi Airport (SIN) can take advantage of the new Changi rewards scheme, which kicks into action on March 13. Every Singapore dollar spent at the airport earns a Changi point.
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Garuda Indonesia has some good deals on flights out of Hong Kong this month. The airline is currently offering a business-class return ticket from Hong Kong–Jakarta (CGK) for HKD 5,600. The ticket is valid for 14 days and is exclusive of taxes.
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Guests at Fairmont Raffles-owned Swissôtel properties can extend that lazy Sunday feeling with the company’s Endless Weekend package. The arrangement guarantees late check-out at 14:00 and also a late breakfast until the same time.
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