Saturday, May 28, 2011

Aegean Airlines service from Berlin to Athens

AEGEAN AIRLINES continues its dynamic course by adding new Greek and International destinations and continuously increasing transport capacity and flown passengers.
Aegean Airlines offers better, more convenient departure times for its service from Berlin to Athens in the summer. The Greek airline’s service departs daily except for Tuesday at 6.50am from Tegel airport and arrives in Athens at 10.30am. The return flight leaves Athens at 8.00pm and touches down in Berlin at 9.50pm. These altered times give visitors to the Greek capital a full day in Athens, both on the day they arrive and the day they depart.

AEGEAN AIRLINES is the most dynamic airline in Greece, with an average annual growth rate of 20% during the past five years. It is the first Greek airline to introduce e-tickets and e-check-in services,
Through its cooperation with LUFTHANSA it offers additional code-share flights to Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels, Hamburg, Hanover, Berlin and Paris. Through its cooperation with AIR ONE it has expanded its network in Italy, offering additional flights to Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, Turin, Genoa, Palermo, Catania, Trieste, Bari and Lamezia Terme. The cooperation of Aegean with LUFTHANSA offers additional advantages to its passengers, as they are able to collect and redeem their frequent flyer miles on LUFTHANSA’S global network.

easyJet flights Manchester to Berlin-Schoenefeld airport

The airline easyJet will start nonstop flights from Berlin-Schoenefeld to Manchester five times a week on 3 October 2011. easyJet is the only airline that offers this direct service. The flights to the English city leave on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Bookings are already being taken for the new service.
flight scedule
On weekdays the easyJet plane leaves Berlin at 11.10am and lands in Manchester at 12.25pm local time. On Sundays, the service takes off from Schoenefeld at 4.25pm and it touches down in Manchester at 5.40pm local time. The flights from Manchester start on weekdays at 7.45am and on Sundays at 1.00pm local time. The flight takes two hours and 15 minutes.

In addition to the famous football teams, the city also has an incredibly varied and vibrant music scene, covering all tastes, from opera and classical music to Britpop and punk, and is one of the UK’s most important centres for finance and commerce. The universities are also well worth visiting, as are the many museums, art galleries and theatres. Architecture fans will love the city many attractive buildings from a very wide range of styles and epochs.

Skyways new service Vilnius to Berlin-Tegel

The Swedish airline Skyways is launching a direct flights from Berlin-Tegel airport to Vilnius starting on 7 June 2011. The service is being operated as a codeshare with Airbaltic and can already be booked through the airline’s booking system. The airline will be flying six times a week from Berlin to the Lithuanian capital and back.

Daily except for Saturday the Embraer ERJ-145 will take off at 3.45pm from Tegel and will touch down again at 6.20pm local time in Vilnius. The return flight leaves Vilnius at 2.45pm and lands in Berlin at 3.15pm. The flight time is one hour and 35 minutes.

The capital city of Lithuania, situated where the Vilna flows into the Neris, was joint European Capital of Culture in 2009 with Linz. There are plenty of attractions to explore and discover in Vilnius, including more than 50 churches, which has gained the city the byname “The Rome of the East”. It is said that from wherever you are in Vilnius you can see at least four church spires. Church spires are not the only landmarks on the city’s skyline: you’ll also see the Europa Tower, the highest skyscraper in the Baltic region, and the 326 metre-high television tower.

Lima Miami direct flights Taca Airlines

TACA PERU launch non-stop passenger service between Miami and Lima, Taca Airlines operate one daily roundtrip flight utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft with seating capacity for 150 passengers. The airline also offers connections to other destinations such as Buenos Aires and Mendoza (Argentina), Santiago de Chile and Antofagasta (Chile), Asuncion (Paraguay), and Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (Brazil).

Flight Route Departure Arrival Frequencies
TA 030 Lima - Miami 10:30 am 4:15 pm Daily
TA 031 Miami - Lima 3:05 pm 9:00 pm Daily

In 2009, TACA received three Skytrax World Airline awards for "Best Airline in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean,” "Best Crew in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean'' and "Best Regional Airline in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.”

Lima-based TACA PERU started service in 1999 and is the newest airline within the TACA Group, which serves a total of 50 destinations around the world. For more information, go to www.taca.com

Cathay Pacific HK to Chicago introductory fare

Cathay Pacific will launch daily nonstop passenger service between Hong Kong and Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sept. 1, 2011. The route will be served by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Chicago will be the airline’s first new American destination since 1998. The carrier currently serves Los Angeles, New York JFK and San Francisco in the United States with more than 50 flights per week. Cathay Pacific offers high quality First-class, business and economy seating and amenities on all passenger flights.
Cathay Pacific flight CX807 ORD HKG will depart Chicago daily at 3:25 p.m. Central and arrive in Hong Kong at 8 p.m. local the next day. Flight CX806 will depart Hong Kong at 11:45 a.m. local time and arrive ORD at 1:45 p.m. Central time the same day.

Book by June 10 and snag a special introductory fare, good for travel from September 1 through November 30.

Fares include:

Chicago to Hong Kong $1,020 round-trip, nonstop, incl. all taxes
Chicago to Taipei $1,076 round-trip, incl. all taxes
Chicago to Guangzhou $1,080 round-trip, incl. all taxes
Chicago to Manila $1,116 round-trip, incl. all taxes
Chicago to Shanghai ORD PVG $1,180 round-trip, incl. all taxes

Cathay Pacific currently employs 16 staff in Chicago. The cargo team has 12 employees while engineering and passenger sales both have two. With the addition of regularly scheduled passenger service, the local team is expected to grow throughout 2011.

"We will be looking to expand our local sales team and we will be building an airport services team that embodies our 'Service Straight from the Heart' philosophy," Mowrer said. "I anticipate we'll even see some growth in our cargo and engineering teams as well."

Iberia Miami to Barcelona transatlantic service

Iberia’s first transatlantic service from Barcelona with service to MIA beginning on Tuesday, March 29.
Iberia now operates three non-stop flights weekly to Barcelona on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Passengers coming from other U.S destinations, such as Dallas, Houston, Orlando and Tampa can connect to the new route via American Airlines. At Barcelona airport, travelers can link with Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum and Vueling flights to cities such as Bilbao, Majorca, Malaga and Valencia in Spain or Milan, Nice, Paris and Rome in Europe.

The non-stop Miami-Barcelona flight will be the second U.S route inaugurated by Iberia this week as the airline has also started flying this past Monday, March 28, between Los Angeles and Madrid. Iberia now offers three non-stop flights weekly from LAX on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – with an additional Friday flight from July to September. The aircraft used on these routes will be a 254-seat Airbus A340 300 airplane, with a 36-seat Business Plus section, recently redesigned, that offers 2.20 meters of space for each passenger and seats that recline into horizontal beds.

To promote the new Miami-Barcelona route, Iberia is awarding triple frequent flyer points for tickets booked in iberia.com through May 31st.The 1,800 points obtained flying from Miami to Barcelona are enough to pay for three return Madrid-Barcelona shuttle flights, for two return trips between Madrid and Casablanca, or for one return flight between Madrid and Athens, Istanbul, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, or other cities in Europe.

Manuel López Aguilar, Iberia’s Executive VP Commercial and Clients, said: “our direct connections will contribute to increase the business activity between Cataluña, one of the richest regions in Europe, and Florida, one of the most dynamic US states. It will also boost the flow of tourists in both sides of the Atlantic, as people in Miami will be eager to discover and enjoy not only one of the most interesting cities in Europe, Barcelona, but also an amazing region, Cataluña”.

Iberia now operates 10 weekly flights from Miami to Spain: apart from this new Miami- Barcelona route, it flies daily from Miami to Madrid. These new routes, together with the overall capacity increase on its flights from Boston, Chicago and New York to the Spanish capital will consolidate the United States as Iberia's most important long-haul market.

The new flights and the overall capacity increase are part of the joint business launched in October last year by Iberia, American Airlines and British Airways for routes over the North Atlantic.
Beginning April 5th, American launches service from JFK to Budapest and on May 1st, it begins a new flight from Chicago to Helsinki. Also, British Airways will begin service from San Diego to London on June 1st. For more information, please visit http://grupo.iberia.es.

Air Choice One service Chicago to Burlington, Iowa

Air Choice One airline provides regional service from Chicago O’Hare to Burlington, Iowa and Decatur, Illinois

Air Choice One has positioned itself as a unique niche airline offering a high-quality product using the Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with an executive class seating configuration, giving the passenger a private-like aircraft experience. The Cessna Grand Caravan seats eight passengers with luxurious leather seats that swivel and can be extended for additional leg room. In addition, every seat is a window and aisle seat.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer the cities of Decatur and Burlington a connection to ORD. We are now bringing passengers back to Chicago O’Hare airport that were previously using other airline hubs throughout the Midwest. We are grateful for the assistance that the Aviation Department of the City of Chicago has provided. Restoring this service to the communities of Burlington and Decatur is not only good for those communities but also good for the City of Chicago,” said Shane Storz, Air Choice One CEO.
The Essential Air Service Program (EAS) is a federal program that assists small communities in maintaining their link to the national air transportation network. The EAS program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. Air Choice One is a scheduled regional airline providing service in the Essential Air Service program to Chicago, Illinois(O’Hare), Burlington, Iowa, Decatur, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri.

American Eagle fly to La Romana Airport Casa de Campo

American Eagle Airlines launch daily nonstop service to the La Romana International Airport (LRM) from Miami International Airport (MIA), beginning April 5. The new service will be operated with 50-seat ERJ-145 jet aircraft.
“La Romana, the official airport for Casa de Campo, has always been popular with our Miami travelers,” “We are pleased to offer our customers more options to visit this Caribbean paradise.” Casa de Campo, one of the Dominican Republic’s premier resorts, is a world-famous destination renowned for its luxury hotel rooms and villas, variety of world-class facilities, cuisine and award-winning golf courses.

Here is the schedule for the new service (all times shown are local): From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency Miami La Romana 3584* (nonstop) 1:05 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Daily La Romana Miami 3590* (nonstop) 3:55 p.m. 6:35 p.m. Daily LRM New Flight April 4, 2011

“We are delighted that American Eagle has decided to launch daily service to our Casa de Campo /La Romana Airport,” said Claudio Silvestri, President and CEO of Premier Resorts and Hotels, the management company for Casa de Campo. “Together with American, we strive to provide the best customer service and are confident that this new flight will boost the number of guests to our resort. This is a great addition to American’s flight schedule.”
* Effective April 5 Together, American and American Eagle operate 19 daily flights to the Dominican Republic. The airlines currently offer service to 35 destinations throughout the Caribbean, more than any other U.S. airline.
The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines fares are also available through Kayak.com and Priceline.com, as well as thousands of travel agencies worldwide.

Chicago Midway to Guadalajara flights Volaris Airlines

Mexico-based carrier Volaris Airlines offer nonstop daily direct flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport on an Airbus 319 aircraft with seating for 144 passengers.
The daily flight to Guadalajara will depart MDW at 3:05 p.m. and arrive GDL at 7:35 p.m. The flight from GDL will depart at 9:45 a.m. and arrive to MDW Chicago Midway at 1:35 p.m. Volaris will offer connections from Guadalajara to Mexico City and Toluca.

Chicago is the fourth U.S. destination for Volaris Airlines. The carrier also serves Los Angeles, San Jose and Oakland. With the addition of Volaris, Midway now has six passenger airlines providing service to 53 cities.

“Midway is the nation’s premier airport for convenient, point-to-point, cheap fare service. Volaris’s emphasis on customer service, affordability and convenience fits in perfectly at our airport.”
The Guadalajara-Chicago market is currently only served by Aeromexico, which according to Innovata operates five weekly Boeing 737 flights from Guadalajara to Chicago's O'Hare airport. Chicago O'Hare was also a major market for Mexicana, which suspended operations in August.

Chicago Midway is a major base for Volaris' US partner Southwest Airlines. The two carriers on 1 December implemented a codeshare-like connecting product at Volaris' three existing US gateways - San Jose, Los Angeles and Oakland.

Italy cargo scheduled flights Atlanta to Milan

Italy-based cargo airlines Cargoitalia started scheduled flights to Atlanta on February 3. The two weekly flights between Atlanta and Milan will create about 10 jobs and will have an estimated $15 million economic impact on metro Atlanta.
Cargoitalia is a world-class, all-cargo airline “Atlanta is one of the most important air cargo gateways in the U.S.A., and we consider it a must-have city in our growing network,” said Roberto Gilardoni, Cargoitalia commercial director. “The facilities [in Atlanta] are impressive, and we greatly appreciate the help and support they have shown to their newest guest airline. We have great optimism about our potential in this market.”
Cargoitalia operates a fleet of MD-11 SF all-cargo aircraft based at Milan’s Malpensa Airport. It offers service to destinations in North America, the Middle East and the Far East.

“Cargoitalia’s decision to begin air cargo service to Atlanta furthers our position as one of the world’s premier logistics hubs and centers for supply chain management,” said Bob Pertierra, vice president of supply chain development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “This new trade lane enables companies in Atlanta and the Southeastern United States to gain access to even more customers and markets in Italy and Europe.”

Air cargo continues to grow at Hartsfield-Jackson. According to Airport data, air cargo
increased by more than 18 percent from 2009 to 2010.
Cargoitalia is the 15th all-cargo airline to serve Hartsfield-Jackson and the region. Other cargo carriers to begin operating in Atlanta recently are Asiana Airlines, which began cargo service in September 2010, and Singapore Airlines Cargo, which began scheduled service to Atlanta in September 2009.
Hartsfield-Jackson offers a geographically desirable location for cargo carriers and freight forwarders that want to expand their global networks with lower operating costs. Companies readily can connect with air, road and railway transportation systems in Atlanta.
Hartsfield-Jackson has received several awards for its cargo operations, including Air Cargo Week’s Airport of the Year (2010, 2009) and Air Cargo World magazine’s Award of Excellence for the best North American cargo operations in its category (2010, 2009).

Friday, May 27, 2011

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Southwest MSP to Phoenix $99 one-way fare

Southwest Airlines offer twice daily non-stop flights between Minneapolis and Phoenix. The airline already provides service between MSP and Chicago, Denver and St. Louis. The carrier is offering rates as low as $99 one-way.
Southwest Airlines daily services to MSP competing with the following carriers

Delta Air Lines 41x Weekly
US Airways 28x weekly
Sun Country 4x weekly
To Boston it will operate a daily service effective September 7th and will compete with

Jetblue 7x weekly
US Airways 21x weekly

“Southwest Airlines has only operated at MSP since March 2009, beginning with service to Chicago, but already it has added or announced service to three additional cities as well as increased flight frequencies,” Hamiel said. “At a time when airlines have been reducing operations across the nation due to economic pressures, it is gratifying to see Southwest continue to grow its presence in Minnesota.”

Guaranteed Parking lots at Minneapolis airport

With more than 22,000 parking spaces, there is virtually always a place to park at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. However, during busy travel times, particularly mid-week, travelers haven’t always been able to find space available at the terminal of their choice – until now.
The MSP Airports has launched a new program that guarantees its members an open parking lots at the MSP terminal of their choice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter how busy the airport is.
Members pay $95 per month, a one-time $20 activation fee, and the regular hourly and daily Terminal-1 Lindbergh e-Park rate for the time they are parked in an airport ramp. Charges are automatically billed to the member’s account. Members can check their account and print a receipt online.

“eParkElite is geared toward busy frequent travelers who place a premium on time-saving and convenience,” said Jeff Hamiel, executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP International Airport. “By becoming an eParkElite member, you gain assurance you will always find a spot available at the terminal your flight departs.”
Members of eParkElite receive a small transmitter to place on the dashboard of their vehicle. When they approach the designated parking area at either terminal, the parking ramp gate arm raises automatically, marking the time they entered the parking facility and providing access to waiting parking spaces. Parking capacity is managed to ensure there are always sufficient spaces for eParkElite members at both terminals. The transmitter automatically raises the gate at exit and marks the time they left for electronic billing purposes.
An added benefit is that, if members so choose, they may share their eParkElite transmitter with others on days they aren’t using it. For many companies, that means multiple employees can benefit from a single eParkElite membership provided only one person is traveling at a time.

People interested in becoming an eParkElite member can find additional information as well as an application on MSP’s web site, www.mspairport.com, or by calling 612-726-5650 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

msp airport mobile app for iPhone Android devices

MSP’s new mobile application, goHow Airport, is available for free download onto iPhone and BlackBerry devices.the app is scheduled to be available for Android devices as well.

“These new technologies enable us to personalize each traveler’s airport experience by presenting information in ways relevant to that person’s individual interests and needs,” said Jeff Hamiel, executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.

“The mobile app and touch-screen directories map the way to your gate, show what shops, restaurants and services are in the vicinity, tell you how many minutes away each location is, and offer search or filter functions so you can find food items, merchandise or services of particular interest to you,” Hamiel said. “Our goal is to provide one of the best airport experiences in the nation by placing the travel information you need right at your fingertips.”

Both devices include:
• Information on airport shops, restaurants, services and other amenities
• Flight information
• Hotel and ground transportation options
• Menus for MSP’s full-service restaurants
• Airport maps and walk times to chosen points of interest
• Airport news, deals and events
• Weather information
• Airline information for scheduling or rebooking a flight
• Search or filtering features

The goHow Airport mobile app even allows travelers to rate airport shops, restaurants and services – and to see how others have rated them. Unlike other travel apps, goHow Airport’s data about Minneapolis-St. Paul International – including real-time parking information -- is provided and managed directly by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, helping ensure it is the most accurate and up-to-date available.

goHow Airport offers information on dozens of other airports around the world as well. Using this one application, travelers can plan their travels from their originating airport, through their connecting airport, and on to their destination. Through the device, you can get travel alerts regarding changes in your flight or gate as well as regarding circumstances at the airport that could impact your trip.

MSP’s goHow Airport feature is available through an agreement between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc. (SH&E), a leading aviation consulting firm with locations in Boston, Chicago, New York City and London. SH&E has partnered with Boston-based SapientNitro, an interactive marketing, creative design and technology services agency, to create the goHow Airport mobile app.

The airport’s new interactive kiosks were developed with the services of Alive Promo, a Minneapolis-based company focusing on digital signage solutions.

new Digital Concierge program features two four-sided digital touch screen directories located at either end of the MSP airport mall in Terminal 1-Lindbergh. The program can be expanded in the future to provide additional interactive directories in other areas of the airport.

KLM Geneva to Amsterdam flight schedule

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines continues to grow its services from Geneva with the new summer timetable,KLM now flies between Geneva and Amsterdam six times a day. on the one hand with additional routes, and on the other with larger aircraft.
This summer, KLM will fly 98 times a week to Basel, Geneva and Zurich. Moreover, with its Boeing 737/700s and Embraer 190s, the company will be using the largest planes on the Geneva-Amsterdam route. These new arrangements increase capacity ex-Geneva by 14%.The amended timetables will ensure flights spread throughout the day. Business and leisure travellers will thus benefit from optimized routes to Amsterdam and ideal connections to 150 other KLM destinations worldwide.
Geneva - Amsterdam summer timetable
KL1924 Geneva 07:15, Amsterdam 08:55, BOEING 737-700
KL1926 Geneva 09:15, Amsterdam 10:55, EMBRAER 190
KL1928 Geneva 11:55, Amsterdam 13:35, BOEING 737-700
KL1930 Geneva 14:10, Amsterdam 25:50, EMBRAER 190
KL1932 Geneva 17:05, Amsterdam 18:45, EMBRAER 190
KL1934 Geneva 19:25, Amsterdam 21:00, EMBRAER 190
Amsterdam - Geneva summer timetable
KL1925 Amsterdam 06:50, Geneva 08:20, EMBRAER 190
KL1927 Amsterdam 09:30, Geneva 11:00, BOEING 737-700
KL1929 Amsterdam 12:00, Geneva 13:30, EMBRAER 190
KL1931 Amsterdam 14:50, Geneva 16:20, EMBRAER 190
KL1933 Amsterdam 17:05, Geneva 18:35, EMBRAER 190
KL1937 Amsterdam 20:20, Geneva 21:45, BOEING 737-700
Information & reservations:
www.klm.ch

United Airlines flights from MSP to Dulles airport

Beginning April 3, travelers wishing to visit Washington DC for business or pleasure have a new option: United Airlines’ direct flights to Dulles Airport.
United Airlines will offer two flights a day from MSP to Washington Dulles International, with departures at 12:15 p.m. and 5:22 or 5:35 p.m., depending on day of the week. Return flights arrive at 10:21 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.
Delta is the only other airline offering non-stop service between MSP and nation’s capital . Sun Country Airlines recently announced Washington, D.C. service with a stop in Lansing, MI.
The new Minneapolis-Washington route will be served by Embraer 170 aircraft operated by United Express carrier Shuttle America. The aircraft offer six seats in United First along with Economy and Economy Plus seating.

“We are pleased to link the Twin Cities with our Washington hub,” said Ted Phillips, United’s managing director of domestic scheduling. “This new service will offer additional choice and convenience to travelers throughout the region, providing new options for travel to and from cities throughout the east, the Caribbean and across the Atlantic.”

Washington Dulles International Airport is one of United’s principal transatlantic gateways, from which the airline offers 300 daily departures to points throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

summer timetable of flights from Geneva Airport

The summer timetable of flights from Geneva International Airport is marked by the arrival of two new airlines. Gulf Air will be making three flights a week to Bahrain airport from 29 March 2011, while Emirates is inaugurating a new route to Dubai, with one flight a day from 1 June 2011.

SWISS is increasing the frequency of its flights to Athens and Barcelona (+1 flight a day) and Madrid (+2 flights a day - a new SWISS destination). Edelweiss will be making a weekly flight to Santorini (new destination).
These new routes come in addition to the flights added by Etihad Airways: the two extra flights a week to Abu Dhabi will henceforth enable a daily service.
Qatar Airways will also be moving up to a daily service to Doha by adding two flights a week.In further news, Aeroflot will now be flying to Moscow Sheremetevo twice a day (+1), El Al flies 5 times a week to Tel Aviv (+2 flights a week), KLM flies six times a day to Amsterdam (+1 flight a day), and Lot Polish Airlines flies 10 times a week to Warsaw (+3 flights a week).
Only five other European airports (all major hubs) are served simultaneously by these four Gulf-based airlines. With this very extensive range of offers relative to its catchment area, Geneva International Airport offers its passengers new destinations for business and tourist travel. Geneva is particularly well connected directly to airports in the East that are all hubs for onward travel to Asia.
easyJet is increasing the frequency of its flights to Mykonos (+2 flights a week), Santiago de Compostela (+3 flights a week - a new easyJet destination), Barcelona, Berlin Schönfeld, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Rome Fiumicino (+1 flight a day) and Ajaccio (+2 flights a week - a new easyJet destination).
Darwin Airline’s takeover of Baboo’s operations has prompted the former Geneva-based airline to drop its services to Athens, Bordeaux and Toulouse, Rome Fiumicino, Figari, Bucharest and London City. Baboo has added one flight a day to Nice, however, bringing the total to three.

Airport's network and timetable: www.gva.ch/network

easyJet sell tickets for Geneva-Bilbao route

New Geneva Bilbao route And more flights to 6 destinations from Geneva
from 30 October 2011!

easyJet is selling tickets for the 2011-2012 winter timetable, which comes into effect on 30 October. With the inauguration of the Geneva-Bilbao route and more flights on 6 routes from Geneva, the airline is becoming even more of a fixture on the Swiss market.

New destination: Geneva-Bilbao

Geneva / Bilbao, first flight from 31 October 2011
Up to 3 times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
From CHF 27.95 one way inclusive
More flights from Geneva (from 30 October)

Amsterdam 2 flights a day increased to 3 on Monday, Thursday and Friday
Barcelona 3 flights a day increased to 4 on Friday and Sunday
Bordeaux 1 flight a day increased to 2 on Thursday and Sunday
Madrid 2 flights a day increased to 3 on Wednesday and Friday
Porto up to 3 flights a day increased to 4 during the holidays
Santiago de Compostela 2 flights a week (Thursday and Sunday)
and on Tuesday during the holidays
Tickets for the 2011-2012 winter timetable can be booked as of now at
easyjet.com.

Czech Connect launch Prague to Geneva flights

Czech Connect Airlines announced the launch of its new flights between Prague and Geneva, the airline’s first route into Western Europe. Starting from 2nd June, the new Prague-Geneva air service will be operated four times a week – on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, by a 737-300 aircraft with 16 seats in business class and 124 seats in economy class.
Flight CQ320
departure Prague (PRG) 16:40, arrival Geneva (GVA) 18:20
Flight CQ321
departure Geneva (GVA) 19:35, arrival Prague (PRG) 21:05

The schedule of the new route will offer an ideal connection for short-term stays and weekend breaks. For bookings and additional information on flights, visit the Czech Connect Airlines’ website.All pasengers can also book tickets at carrier web site address www.flycca.net or contact english speaking reservation centre at tel +420 224 210 271 or e-mail booking@flycca.net.
Czech Connect Airlines, new company that developed from charter company Central Charter Airlines beginning 2011. Within first three months prepared and opened three new routes from Czech Republic to Russia:
Brno (BRQ) – Moscow (DME)
Brno (BRQ) – St. Petersburg (LED)
Karlovy Vary (KLV) – Ekaterinburg (SVX)
Together with scheduled service Czech Connect Airlines is providing chater service and ad hoc flights within enitre Europe.

Vueling start Prague Toulouse flights

The low cost airline Vueling connected Prague with its new base in Toulouse on 24th April. New direct flights serve the route from Prague to the fourth largest city in France three times a week. The service is operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 seats. Toulouse is a cosmopolitan city, a mix of heritage and lifestyle, the gateway to the Pyrenees mountain range and a high-tech centre of the aerospace industry. Find more information and reserve flights with Vueling on the airline’s website.Book your flight to Toulouse and enjoy your trip at the best price
Flights from PRG will depart at 10:00 a.m. and arrive in TLS at 12:00 a.m. Flights in the opposite direction will be dispatched from TLS at 7:20 a.m., arriving in Prague at 9:25 a.m.

Prague's Ruzyne International Airport is one of Eastern Europe's largest. It operates to important destinations worldwide. It has four terminals interconnected via buses, minibuses and taxis.

Vueling’s network from Toulouse concentrates on Spain, with five of the eight routes crossing the border into the neighbouring country. Prague and Venice are the other international destinations offered, neither of which are currently served from Toulouse. The service to Tenerife is notable for using the island’s southern airport, whereas Vueling’s other routes to the island (all domestic Spanish flights) are to Tenerife Norte (TFN).

Czech Airlines Lounges one day pass

We newly offer the possibility of using our Crystal Lounges in Prague Airport to those Czech Airlines passengers who are not OK Plus cardholders, for the special price of CZK 720. lounge one day pass can be purchased at a check-in counter, the transit desk, or directly at the lounge reception desk.

The Crystal Lounge at Terminal North 1 is located on the first floor of the departure concourse and is meant for passengers travelling to the non-Schengen Area countries. The Crystal Lounge at Terminal North 2 is located on the second floor of the departure concourse and is meant for passengers travelling to the Schengen Area countries.

A self-service bar with a choice of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and quick snacks – fresh bakery products, sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, cakes, biscuits, etc., available for all visitors. a shower and other facilities for personal hygiene are also available.

A special offer for Czech Airlines’ Economy Class passengers CZK
ACCESS TO A CRYSTAL LOUNGE / for 2 hours 720*
* The price quoted is inclusive of VAT

A special offer for Czech Airlines’ Economy Class passengers who are holders of an OK Plus Silver Card CZK
ACCESS TO A CRYSTAL LOUNGE / for 2 hours 290*

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To expedite receipt of the reward certificate, members should contact Marriott Rewards Guest Service Center.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Emirates airlines summer offering for kids to dubai

Emirates airlines offering its customers worldwide a fantastic opportunity to
experience Summer Special in Dubai
Visit Dubai this summer and your kids fly for half fare plus stay, play and eat for free. Take advantage of a host of offers and activities that will be available, including entrance into some of Dubai’s most exciting attractions.
Enjoy smiles all round this summer holiday as you and your family get the best of Dubai for a whole lot less.
This offer will be valid for two children up to 12 years old, who are accompanied by two paying adults, between 14th May and 30th September 2011.
Travel to or from the following destinations via Dubai between 15th April and 30th September 2011 and you can enjoy a complimentary stay at some of the most luxurious hotels in Dubai. (Offer not valid for passengers who book their ticket in UAE and the UK.)
Cape Town:
15th April - 15th June
Christchurch:
1st May - 30th June
Manchester:
1st May - 30th June (cannot be booked from the UK)
Vienna:
1st May - 30th June
Geneva:
1st July - 31st August
Copenhagen:
1st August - 30th September

Airlines move to new Al Maktoum airport

Dubai Airports is in talks with cargo airlines to relocate to the new Al Maktoum International Airport, which will be able to handle 250,000 tonnes of cargo when it begins operations in late June.

Cargo operations will be the first to start operating from the new $33 billion (Dh121 billion) Dubai World Central project that comprises the airport and the Logistics City where some companies are already based.
Dubai Airports said it would offer subsidised rates and financial incentives to attract cargo and passenger airlines to Maktoum International Airport. "To encourage people to go there you have to give them a real reason to move," said Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths yesterday at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Passenger services are expected to begin once the passenger terminal buildings are finished — scheduled for the end of the year.

Griffiths said the airport would be able to handle five million passengers annually in its first phase, but the beginning would not be a "bang opening". He said airlines would see a "gradual migration" and the existing airport's largest airline, Dubai's Emirates, would not move for the next 10-15 years.

Meanwhile, to maximise the capacity of the existing airport, the company is building a new concourse that will be ready by the end of next year.

Concourse 3 will be linked to Terminal 3 via a railway that is already in place, Griffiths said.

The airport's third concourse will be completed before the "gradual migration" of airlines to the new airport.

Dubai Airports said freight volume is expected to surge 48 per cent to more than 3 million tonnes by 2015.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Continental 757 BusinessFirst Offers Flat-bed Seats

United Continental Holdings today announced that all Continental flights operated with Boeing 757-200 aircraft now feature new flat-bed seats in BusinessFirst, marking the second major milestone in the installation of 180-degree flat-bed seats throughout Continental's international fleet. Continental completed the retrofit on its 22 Boeing 777s in December 2010.
Continental operates 41 Boeing 757-200 aircraft, flying principally between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Europe. Amsterdam, Barcelona*, Belfast, Berlin, Birmingham, Bristol, Copenhagen, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamburg, Lima, Lisbon, London-Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Oslo, Paris CDG, Shannon, Stockholm and Stuttgart.
Additionally, the tenth United Boeing 777 to be outfitted with flat-bed seats in both United First and United Business is scheduled to enter service in April. United completed the retrofit of its Boeing 747-400 and international 767-300 aircraft with flat-bed seats in business class cabins in 2009.
"With reconfigurations completed on 116 aircraft, United and Continental together offer more flat-bed premium cabin seats than any other U.S. airline," said United Senior Vice President of Marketing Mark Bergsrud. "The flat-bed seats and advanced audio/video on-demand offer our customers an unmatched onboard experience."
On retrofitted aircraft, United and Continental offer business class customers flat-bed seats that recline 180 degrees, along with power ports and headset and USB plugs. iPod connectivity enables customers to view their personal videos and music. Each seat offers audio and video on-demand and a 15.4-inch video screen.
In addition to the reconfiguration of the international fleet, United plans to expand Economy Plus seating to all Continental aircraft beginning in 2012, offering more extra-legroom economy seating than any airline in the world.

United fly to Guadalajara, Mexico

United airlines begins daily direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL). This service will be operated by Continental Airlines.
"We're delighted to add this nonstop Los Angeles - Guadalajara flight, which connects the second-largest cities of two nations and demonstrates our commitment to Mexico," said John Slater, United's vice president Sales - Americas. "United serves 30 destinations in Mexico, more than any other airline from the U.S., and we offer more departures from the U.S. to Mexico than any other airline."
Flight CO672 departs Los Angeles at 8:20 a.m. daily, arriving in Guadalajara at 1:15 p.m. The return flight (CO673) departs Guadalajara at 2:10 p.m. daily, arriving in Los Angeles at 3:30 p.m. The Los Angeles - Guadalajara service is operated with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with seating for 160 customers (16 in first class and 144 in economy).
"We appreciate United's and Continental's support of Mexico, which is celebrating 300 years of history, culture and traditions," said Jorge Gamboa Patron, regional director-West Coast, Mexico Tourism Board. "Now, thanks to United and Continental, more people will be able to visit Guadalajara."
Guadalajara is both a tourist and business destination. The new Los Angeles-to-Guadalajara service complements the airline's 38 weekly flights to Guadalajara from its hub in Houston. The airline also will begin nonstop service to Guadalajara from its San Francisco hub on June 9.
From its Los Angeles hub, the new United also offers three daily flights to Mexico City, as well as service to Leon/Guanajuato, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos.

Delta paperless Boarding pass Tokyo-Haneda and Narita Nagoya Osaka

Delta airlines expanded paperless eBoarding pass options to all of the cities it serves in Japan including Nagoya (NGO), Osaka (KIX), Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and its Tokyo-Narita (NRT) hub.
Delta is an industry leader of eBoarding pass technology, with more international locations for paperless check-in than any U.S. airline.
Since the beginning of 2011, Delta has expanded the availability of eBoarding pass options by more than 40 percent to 69 worldwide locations as it continues to invest in customer self-service and time-saving technology.
Customers who check-in on delta.com or mobile.delta.com have the option of sending an eBoarding pass to their smartphone rather than using a paper boarding pass to access security checkpoints and board their flight. More information on how to access the free service, including a complete list of airports where paperless boarding is an option, is available at delta.com/checkin.

“Delta’s eBoarding option allows our customers to check in, obtain their boarding pass, access security and board their flight using their preferred mobile device, without spending time at a computer, airport kiosk or ticket counter,” said Vinay Dube, Delta’s senior vice president – Asia-Pacific. “It’s another way we’re addressing the needs of our increasingly mobile customers, who require innovative travel tools that provide greater convenience and enhance their experience at every step of their journey.”

The eBoarding expansion is part of Delta’s ongoing investment in technology, which includes recent upgrades to the customer booking experience on delta.com, improvements to mobile.delta.com, and the introduction of iPhone and BlackBerry applications. Delta is investing more than $2 billion in enhanced global products, services and airport facilities through 2013. Improvements include upgrading its domestic fleet, Delta Sky Club renovations, the addition of full flat-bed seats on more than 100 wide body aircraft, personal, in-seat entertainment for both BusinessElite and Economy class customers on all wide body flights, and complete new terminal facilities for international customers at its two largest global gateways – Atlanta and New York-JFK.

earn delta miles on Virgin Blue domestic flights

Delta airlines announced expanded codesharing with the Virgin Blue that will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's network.

SkyMiles members are eligible to earn SkyMiles on V Australia and Virgin Blue domestic airline flights operated in conjunction with the agreement. Delta's BusinessElite customers, Platinum, Gold and Diamond Medallion members and Sky Club members also have complimentary access to Virgin Blue lounges at airports throughout Australia. Virgin Blue's Velocity members are eligible to earn frequent flier miles for travel on Delta and enjoy complimentary access to 50 Sky Club locations around the world.
The new service, which will begin May 21, will allow Delta customers to seamlessly connect to Perth, Adelaide and Canberra in Australia, as well as Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand. Delta customers currently can connect on Virgin Blue flights to Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia, under previously announced codesharing flights that began in January 2010. Delta operates nonstop service between Los Angeles and Sydney, where all codeshare flights connect.
"This expanded codesharing strengthens our alliance relationship with Virgin Blue, and broadens our network throughout Australia and New Zealand to provide a slate of new choices for our customers," said Charlie Pappas, Delta's vice president – Alliances. "It underscores the benefits to our customers of sound alliance relationships with strong airlines like Virgin Blue."
Virgin Blue customers flying the group's long-haul airline – V Australia – now will be able to connect in Los Angeles to Delta flights to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Detroit, in addition to codeshare flights currently available to New York-JFK and Orlando.
The expanded service is the latest step in a previously announced marketing alliance between Delta and Virgin Blue to offer customers access to more destinations across the Pacific as well as reciprocal airport lounge and frequent flier benefits.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

why are plane tickets costing more lately

Airlines have used higher oil prices to justify fare increases of up to $60 per ticket since the start of the year. But the rising cost of fuel isn't the only reason why are plane tickets costing more lately.
The improving economy, a shrinking supply of seats and industry consolidation are also to blame.
"This is probably going to be the worst year we have seen in 10 years in terms of finding cheap tickets," says Tom Parsons of BestFares.com, a website for travel deals.
Airlines have the upper hand on prices for several reasons:
• The improving economy. Business travelers are expected to take 441 million trips this year, a 3 percent increase from 2010. As a result, airlines are reserving more seats for pricey last-minute bookings. That leaves fewer cheap fares for leisure travelers, who tend to book further in advance.
Fewer seats. During the recession, airlines reduced the number of routes and planes they fly. As travel demand picks up, this shrunken supply of seats allows the industry to charge more. Planes are 82 percent full on average, compared with 70 percent full before the recession hit in late 2007.
• Consolidation. Six airlines have combined into just three over the past 14 months — Delta and Northwest, Continental and United, Midwest and Frontier — leaving bargain-hunters with fewer choices.
American Airlines raised U.S. fares by $10 per round trip Wednesday but pulled back the increase Friday after other major airlines decided not to follow suit. It would have been the seventh broad price hike this year.
It isn't just the base fare getting more expensive. Checking bags, reserving an aisle seat and other services are no longer universally free.
Another change working against leisure travelers is the budding dispute between airlines and online travel sites. The airlines want to pay the sites lower commissions for each ticket purchased. The result for fliers: Not all available flights can be found on some sites. For instance, Orbitz, Expedia and Hotwire no longer list American Airlines flights.
Some high-traffic business and leisure routes, such as New York to Los Angeles, will see large hikes, Parsons says. The cheapest fare between those cities last July was $382. This year, it's $544. Parsons notes a handful of domestic routes, such as Dallas to San Francisco, are down thanks to new competition.

International routes aren't offering any relief, either. The cheapest plane tickets from Miami to Paris cost $1,250 this week, 53 percent higher than last year, according to SmarterTravel.
Vacationers looking for the cheapest tickets should aim to fly on Tuesday and Wednesday, the least busy days for the industry, Parsons says.
Booking hotel and air packages can also yield savings. Here's an extreme recent example found online: A trip to Las Vegas included two round-trip tickets on US Airways, three nights at the Excalibur hotel and two free show tickets, all for less than the cost of many round-trip fares to Las Vegas.

JetBlue cheap shuttle to Newark for Commuters

JetBlue Airways, Boston's largest carrier,begins four daily shuttle service between Boston's Logan International Airport and Newark's Liberty International Airport, complementing its existing schedule of frequent daily flights between Boston and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new service will bring JetBlue's low-fare competition into a notoriously high-fare market. Since JetBlue announced plans to serve the Boston-Newark market, the lowest walk-up fare has dropped more than 75 percent.
"We're excited to dramatically lower prices on this route by bringing our industry-leading product to the market and providing the great JetBlue service and product our customers have come to expect of us," said Dave Clark, Director of Network Planning.

JetBlue's planned schedule between Boston Logan and Newark Liberty International:

BOS to EWR:
EWR to BOS:

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

6:15 a.m. - 7:31 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:46 a.m.

9:50 a.m. -11:04 a.m.
11:50 a.m. - 12:56 p.m.

3:29 p.m. - 4:48 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 6:48 p.m.

6:20 p.m. - 7:41 p.m.*
8:30 p.m. - 9:47 p.m.*

- Flights operate daily effective today-

*Frequency is not available Saturday
JetBlue's Boston to Newark flights will be operated with its quiet and fuel efficient 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft (E190); the only to offer in-flight entertainment with live DIRECTV® and XM Satellite Radio programming at every seat (b). The spacious E190 offers all-leather seating, industry-leading legroom, as well as unlimited free snacks and drinks served by JetBlue's friendly, award-winning crewmembers.

Though JetBlue declined to give pricing estimates for the New York Newark to Boston route, the airline did indicate its fare would be cheaper than the going rate. Its main competition along the New York City-to-Boston route is from the Delta Shuttle and US Airways Shuttle.

Commuters from Newark to Boston paid an average one-way fare of $311 during the first quarter of this year, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data compiled by JetBlue. “ticket price is higher than the average fare paid by Boston travelers on any of the six coast-to-coast routes operated by JetBlue from Logan,” the company said in a statement.

Average ticket prices on all carriers from JFK to Boston during the same period were $106 one-way, and $177 one-way from La Guardia Airport.

JetBlue airways cheap fare on its JFK-to-Boston route range from $49 to $301 one-way, according to an airline spokesman. The airline did not provide an average fare, but pointed out that all of its flights include unlimited snacks and is the only carrier with free live television programming on the route.

southwest airlines fly to san juan Puerto Rico

Southwest Airlines will buy AirTran for $1.4 billion, creating the most expansive network of any low-cost carrier in the U.S. and giving the feisty airline a chance to grab business travelers in the nation's busiest markets.The deal would give Southwest its first flights outside the continental United States by continuing AirTran's service to Mexico and the Caribbean.
If the merger is approved by regulators, Southwest will for the first time go head to head with Delta on its home turf at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International, the busiest passenger airport in the world. It will gain access to Reagan Washington National Airport and capture increased share at Boston Logan and New York LaGuardia.

The deal to purchase AirTran will give Southwest a footprint in virtually every large and midsize U.S. city.In addition to gains at major portals such as LaGuardia and Reagan National, Southwest would pick up AirTran's service at Charlotte and Memphis and its large operation in Atlanta.

Among the other 38 airports that AirTran serves but Southwest currently does not: Miami, Des Moines, Wichita and outside the U.S. in Cancun, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Aruba.

"America needs this now," says Tom Parsons of BestFares.com. "With this deal you can now go just about anywhere in the country, and to the Caribbean and Mexico, on Southwest. ... All the legacy airlines will have to set their prices based on whatever Southwest does."
Some travelers were pleased with the prospect of a broader route system that gives them more appealing destinations when they redeem their loyalty program points, as well as the chance that Southwest's entry into new markets could drive down ticket prices at other airlines as well.
AirTran's planes will also become a single coach class, like Southwest, and be painted in Southwest's colors.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Turkish Airlines flights Istanbul to Malaga Spain

Turkish Airlines will operate its first flight to Valencia (Spain) on March 27th. The flights will take place on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday with four times weekly service.

Turkish Airlines also will start the Istanbul-Malaga (Spain) route three times a week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The first flight will be operated on April 27th. With the start of flights to Valencia and Malaga, Turkish Airlines passengers will have the opportunity to travel directly to four flight destinations in Spain after its current services to Barcelona and Madrid.

Roundtrip cheap fares begin at 175 Euros (including all taxes and fees) from Istanbul to Valencia, within the term of 27th March 2011 – 31st May 2011.


The airline will continue to expand its network with the launch of Istanbul-Toulouse (France) flights. The flights are set to begin on 16th April and will take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The services to Toulouse will be increased to 4 times a week by July 3rd. Toulouse is the fourth flight destination in France after Lyon, Nice and Paris.

With the addition of its new services, Turkish Airlines will operate flights to 178 destinations worldwide. Scheduled flight times will be as follows;
Istanbul-Malaga Departure / Arrival
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 10:35 - 14:05
Malaga-Istanbul Departure / Arrival
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 15:10 - 20:20
Istanbul-Valencia Departure / Arrival
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10:35 - 13:35
Valencia-Istanbul Departure / Arrival
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 14:35 - 19:05

delta shuttle from ny to chicago review

The Delta Shuttle gives you more than just dependable, frequent departures to the destinations you fly to the most. Because Delta Shuttle terminals in New York/LGA, Boston/BOS, Chicago/ORD, and Washington, DC/DCA are reserved just for you, it’s like having a private airport that gets you in the air as quickly as possible.

With the addition of Chicago-O'Hare, Delta will be the only airline offering shuttle services to New York's top three business markets: Chicago, Boston and Washington, D.C.
Delta Shuttle customers enjoy dedicated self-service check-in kiosks,Convenient, easy-to-use ticketing kiosks let you purchase one-way, full-fare tickets for the next available Shuttle between New York/LGA and Boston or Washington, DC/DCA.
assigned seating, All Delta Shuttle flights offer First Class service for those who won’t settle for anything less.

complimentary snacks on all weekday flights and fresh bagels before 11:00 a.m. in Economy Class. Plated meal service is offered in First Class to Chicago/ORD.
Beverage Service
All Delta Shuttle passengers enjoy complimentary coffee, soft drinks and a selection of wine and beer, including Sam Adams and Amstel Light. Cocktails are on the house in First Class and available for purchase in Economy Class.
SkyMiles Rewards
Miles and MQMs
Delta Shuttle passengers earn 500 miles for each one-way trip.
Upgrades
SkyMiles Medallion? members enjoy complimentary First Class upgrades, when available.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

hotwire customer care phone number

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aa ba shuttle service LHR JFK

American Airlines and British Airways operate transatlantic shuttle service between London Heathrow and New York JFK.

The new schedule will offer hourly departures between 08:00 and 10:00 and in the evening, flights depart every half hour from 18:30 to 23:00. All of the flights will operate between New York JFK and London Heathrow with the exception of two BA A318 airplane to London City. British Airways will also continue to operate to Newark despite the fact that as a Star hub, there are few feeder services.
The joint route have 11 roundtrips per day. Seven of the flights will be operated by BA, four by AA. American is reducing its own service from five to four daily. In addition to the 11 JFK-LHR flights, there are two daily JFK-LCY and three daily EWR-LHR flights.
Also as part of the new cooperation, Iberia is adding service from Madrid to Los Angeles and from Barcelona to Miami, further enriching the oneworld offer. And American is strengthening the alliance by adding Chicago-Helsinki and JFK-Budapest in support of Finnair and Malev’s hubs.
In Chicago a similar, though reduced, schedule will also be implemented. Again, the carriers have established regular departures on the hour, creating a schedule that is easily remembered by frequent travellers, with plenty of options if plans change.
Members of ba frequent flyer schemes can now earn and redeem miles on eligible routes, and also have the ability to mix and match outbound and return fares from the carriers. For the first time BA and AA will also open their Arrivals lounges at Heathrow T3 and T5 to all Oneworld Emerald status cardholders landing on either airline’s flights.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Presidential Plus card airport Priority checkin line

Apply for the Continental Airlines Presidential Plus card and enjoy a suite of exclusive privileges available only to a select group of travelers.

Presidents Club Membership for as long as you carry the card. You and your family or you and 2 guests can relax between flights in the pleasant, upscale environment of any of our 26 private airport Lounge and Delta Crown Room.
EliteAccess Travel Services
We strive to make the travel experience for our best customers as comfortable and seamless as possible. You'll see our dedication reflected in our EliteAccess travel services.From the moment you arrive at the airport, your Presidential Plus Card will ensure that you receive preferential treatment

We're leading the industry with EliteAccess — exclusive airport privileges for:

OnePass and Mileage Plus Elite members

Presidential Plus Cardmembers
Presidential Plus for Business Cardmembers
Enjoy a higher level of service with EliteAccess on flights operated by Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Continental Micronesia and Copa Airlines:

Priority Check-In — Designated ticket counter check-in through the EliteAccess line.
Express Security Screening — Take advantage of EliteAccess priority security lane, where available, in airports nationwide.
Priority Boarding — Any time during boarding EliteAccess travelers can skip the usual line and board at their leisure through the EliteAccess lane.

Priority Baggage Handling — The bags of EliteAccess travelers will be identified and tagged during check-in to ensure they're among the first delivered to baggage claim.

Continental Airlines Presidential Plus cardmembers experience the best that Continental has to offer with every flight.
Additional Benefits* include no preset spending limit, online year-end summaries, online fraud protection, travel insurance, trip cancellation insurance, rental car collision/loss damage waivers, roadside assistance and much more.

Is it more expensive to fly in October or November

least expensive month depends on the destination. like if its more popular in the summer it might be more pricey to fly.
Usually plane tickets go up in price during the summer because children are out of school and more people then start to travel.I think it's cheaper to book airlines flights during the winter months.in november Tickets tend to be cheapest after everyone has go on vacation. September and October tend to be the off-peak season since lots of families with children will not be traveling due to kids being in school.
the best time to fly to Vancouver, Canada is Probably late October to early November , and again from December to late April. The very months when no one wants to visit because the cold weather in the northern hemisphere and it isn't Christmas when everyone wants to visit relatives.

From October to February is the main tourist season, pricing for flights to Australia is much more expensive.There are few if any sales or promotions during this season and the cheapest flights are available only if you purchase your tickets early.
January and February are the slowest time of the year (as in less travelers). The price of tickets (unless you're going to a ski destination) generally are lower. The airlines quite often offer deals during January and February to get people in the air. But it also depends on where you are going. it can be expensive if you are flying to Asia since lots of people fly home to celebrate Lunar New Year.
there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. check out the website and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes.
http://www.kayak.com/
http://www.orbitz.com/
http://en.momondo.com/
http://www.expedia.com/default.asp
http://www.farecompare.com/
http://www.farecast.com/
http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/

citi aa card 75k miles application offer

Citi and American Airlines is offering 75,000 AAdvantage miles if you apply for a new Visa or American Express credit card
I used the fatwallet link on the Citi AAdvantage credit card application, i get instant approved. Confirmed with CSR for the promotion over the phone
75K bonus miles after you make $1,500 in purchases within 6 months of becoming a cardmember
- No annual fee for the first 12 months
- Earn 1 AAdvantage mile for every $1 spent on purchases

i have Called for applications before, but could not get through, they said it was expired.

So now it seems the only link to apply.

Click here: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1025255/
for those trying to find the "official program details" and application:
Application Link http://www.away5.citicards.com
After completing an application, you can get 75K miles in 6 months.

phone number is: 8882014523

I am applying to the February citibank AA business credit card , this time i get Citi AMEX personal credit card.

chase united club visa card perks

United and Chase Card Services are now offering new credit cards designed for savvy travelers who desire added comfort when they travel or want to take the easy, fast track toward earning miles for their next award trip. With United Mileage Plus Club Visa Card, cardholders will receive exclusive benefits, access to airport lounge, the comfort of extra legroom on a flight, the exclusivity of elite status, and the opportunity to earn award travel with frequent flyer miles more quickly are all within easy reach for today's busy, sophisticated travelers.chase united club card member enjoy Red Carpet Club membership, Economy Plus seating, up to 5,000 or 10,000 miles that count toward elite status, or double and triple miles toward redeeming an award ticket.

"For some of our credit card customers, it is all about quickly and easily earning miles to reach their next reward, and for others, they want exclusive perks that make travel more comfortable. We now have a breadth of cards that responds to both," said Robert Sahadevan, vice president - Mileage Plus, United. "Our new cards go beyond the conventional spend-a-dollar, earn-a-mile structure by offering cardholders features that provide travel comforts and accelerate their path to achieving coveted elite status or reaching their next award destination."

The exclusive new benefits from United provide cardholders with more value and offer more than the generic credit cards that have characterized the industry for many years.
The United Mileage Plus Club credit Card perks from United and Chase include the following:
Receive an annual Red Carpet Club membership as a cardholder or give it as a gift


Earn up to 10,000 miles per year toward elite status

Earn two miles for every one dollar spent with United, with no cap on the number of miles earned

Earn one mile for every one dollar spent on all other purchases, with no cap on the number of miles earned

Receive Mileage Plus priority cardholder service with specially-trained advisors

overnight flights LA to NY JFK not a red-eye

New York's hometown airline, and bliss, New York's hottest spa have partnered to create a unique experience for value-seekers on the low-fare airline's overnight flights from the West. Commonly known as "red-eye" flights after the state of customers upon arrival, the low-fare airline and industry-leading urban day spa, known for its fun approach to beauty, have developed Shut-Eye, an onboard experience that leaves customers feeling refreshed and ready to meet the day.
"Everyone knows the lowest fares can usually be found on overnight flights," said David Neeleman, JetBlue's Chairman and CEO. "And now, JetBlue's crewmembers are pleased to make the flight as great as the fare. Customers will now think of our overnight flights as a 'shut-eye,' not a 'red-eye.'"

JetBlue's service to LAX is operated with the airline's spacious Airbus A320, which offers roomy, all-leather seating for 150 including the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (a). Customers looking to pamper themselves even further can upgrade to a super-spacious Even More Legroom seat. For a nominal fee each way, customers can stretch out and enjoy 38" of seat pitch.

JetBlue launched twice daily service from both JFK and Boston's Logan International Airport to LAX on June 17, 2009, and based on the successful launch of service and strong customer demand for JetBlue's premium low-fare product, is pleased to double service from New York (expanding to four daily flights) while maintaining its popular Boston route with convenient twice-daily service.
"Red eye and relaxation will no longer be an oxymoron," says Richard Dantas, President of Bliss. "Bliss Spa has designed a Shut Eye Kit(tm) just for JetBlue customers so they can unwind while they fly and arrive feeling refreshed."
Overnight flights from Los Angeles to new york JFK offer JetBlue's complimentary Shut-Eye Service,featuring a Snooze Kit, containing bliss breath freshening mint lip balm, bliss lemon+sage body butter, an eyeshade and ear plugs. The airline's night-owl customers can enjoy JetBlue's 36 channels of DIRECTV programming and a selection of FOX movies to make time fly. Still can't sleep? Visit the snack bar in the galley to stretch your legs and help yourself to JetBlue's signature (and free!) unlimited snacks and beverages. (Tasty wines from Best Cellars and cocktails are also available for purchase throughout the flight.) Before arrival, customers will be treated to hot towels and Dunkin' Donuts coffee, orange juice or bottled spring water, refreshed and ready to start the day.

aegean air credit card bonus miles offer

The Aegean Bonus Visa card is a credit card that Aegean Airlines has created in collaboration with Alpha Bank and the Bonus Reward Programme, and is linked with the Miles&Bonus Programme.

Aegean air credit card offers exclusively to all Gold Miles&Bonus members:

Double Award Welcome Miles (10.000 bonus miles the card especially for Gold members)*
2 free seat upgrades to Business Class (valid for Aegean flights within 2011)
The offer concerns Aegean Bonus Visa issuances until 28.02.2011, inclusive.

Please visit: www.alphabankcards.gr/applications/NewCardApplication.aspx and fill in the online application form. Don’t forget to enter your personal Miles&Bonus Member ID, to get the exclusive privileges for Gold members**.

Moreover, Aegean Bonus Visa through the Bonus Reward Program offers you:

4 Bonus points for every 1€ of your shopping at the Premium Plus Bonus Partners (the same ratio is valid for a balance transfer from credit cards not issued by Alpha Bank)
2 Bonus points for every 1€ of your shopping at the Bonus Scheme’s Premium Partners
1 Bonus point for every 1€ of your shopping at any other merchant in Greece and abroad.
Automatically convert your Bonus points into miles in the Miles&Bonus Program at the end of each month
Faster mileage accumulation and more frequent redemption on airline tickets for all Aegean & Star Alliance carriers’ routes
Take advantage of this offer and multiply your miles with every purchase!
Aegean Bonus Visa. Bring your dream destination closer!
Learn more about Alpha Bank’s Bonus Reward Scheme http://www.alphabonus.gr
Learn more about the Aegean Bonus Visa http://el.aegeanair.com/Content.aspx?Page=164
* The extra 5.000 miles count only as redeemable (Award) miles.
** Please note that the Aegean Bonus Visa is available for Greek citizens only (since a Greek Taxpayer’s code, alias “AFM” is mandatory by Alpha Bank
Aegean Bonus Visa cardholders may convert their Bonus points into miles at a ratio of 1/1 (1 Bonus point = 1 Miles&Bonus Mile).
The miles collected by converting points from the Aegean Bonus Visa card are Award Miles, as defined in chapter 3 “MILES/CATEGORIES ETC.", and never expire.
Member Cards and their Passwords will not be cancelled as long as the Member remains an Aegean Bonus Visa cardholder.

priceline can you change hotel reservation

In the event of an emergency, can I cancel my hotel reservation?
Priceline hotel reservations are non-changeable and non-refundable. In the event of an emergency, please call our customer service center and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Who should I call if I need to change the name on a confirmed hotel reservation?
Please call your hotel directly to make any changes to the names under which your hotel rooms have been reserved by priceline. However, no changes to your credit card are possible after your reservations have been confirmed and guaranteed.

May I let someone else check in for me and use my reservation?
Yes. However, any changes to the reservation names must be made directly with the hotel either in advance or at the time you check in. Remember that priceline room reservations are fully paid for in advance by the credit card used to make the Priceline Hotel Request. No changes to your credit card are possible after your reservations have been confirmed and guaranteed.

May I change the arrival or departure dates of my reservation?
No, date changes cannot be made to a confirmed priceline hotel reservation. If you wish to change or add names, arrive earlier or extend your stay, you must contact the hotel directly . If your hotel confirms a change to a priceline reservation, additional room charges may be applicable and are at the discretion of the hotel and at the hotel's prevailing rates at the time of your request.

What if I do not arrive at the hotel on my check-in date?
Priceline guarantees that your reservation will be held until check-out on the next morning. In the event you cannot check-in on the first day of your stay, you must call ahead to your hotel directly to let them know.

Priceline hotel reservations are prepaid in advance but only for the arrival and departure dates confirmed in your Priceline Hotel Request. If you are arriving very late, be sure to call the hotel in advance. If you do not arrive until the following day and do not notify the hotel, it is possible that your hotel may consider you a "no-show".
If there is a mistake on your Priceline Hotel Confirmation, please contact the priceline.com Customer Service Department at the toll-free number provided in your confirmation e-mail. Please have your Priceline Hotel Request Number, provided in your confirmation e-mail, ready when you call.

alamo rental grace period minimum age

Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements.

1. CURRENCY
United States Dollar

2. MINIMUM AGE
Twenty One (21) years of age except where state law provides otherwise.
3. AGE RESTRICTIONS
In the State of New York and Michigan the minimum age is eighteen (18) years and for renters and authorized drivers
age eighteen through twenty four (18-24), inclusive, an insurance recovery fee of $60.00 per day applies in lieu of an
Underage Driver Fee.

4. UNDERAGE FEE
In all states an underage fee of Twenty-five dollars ($25) per day, per driver will apply for renters and additional drivers under 25 age, unless otherwise stated. Underage drivers renting in New York
are restricted to economy through full-size vehicles only.

5. ADDITIONAL DRIVER FEE
An additional fee of up to $10.00 per day, per additional driver will be charged, except where state law provides
otherwise. Additional drivers may be required to present a valid license and credit card in their name at the time of
rental (In Manhattan locations, additional driver must present a valid credit card and valid license in their name).
6. INFANT SEAT
A fee of $6.99 per day, per infant seat will be charged. Infant seats should be requested at time of reservation. In the
event the infant seat is not returned at the end of the rental, a fee will be assessed to the renter.
7. SEATBELTS and CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS
State laws may require the use of seatbelts and child restraint seats. Seatbelts and child restraint seats can save lives.
We urge you to use them. To avoid serious injury or even death, use child restraint seats only in the back seat of the
vehicle. Older children who do not use child restraint seats should ride properly buckled-up in the back seat. Infant
seats should be requested at time of reservation.

8. DRIVING AREAS
Vehicles can be driven in any state in the United States, but must be returned to the location from which they were
rented or drop-off charges may apply. Vehicles may not be driven into Mexico. Vehicles rented in Alaska must be
returned to Alaska. Vehicles can be driven into Canada but must be returned to the United States unless a pre arranged
drop off as been arranged. Canadian residents renting vehicles in the United States may not drive vehicles into Canada.
Driving on unpaved roads voids Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) coverage.
GRACE PERIOD
Alamo offers a 29 minute grace period on all rentals. Alamo offers a 29 minute grace period on all rentals. If a
customer extends the rental any time after the vehicle has been picked up at the rental location additional charges will
apply.

RESERVATION REQUIRMENTS
The following information is required at time of reservation for all Voucher and E-Voucher bookings: Voucher ID
Number, Number of Voucher days and car type. The number of voucher days and car type on the reservation will be
the values used to bill the client.

upgrade on us airways use united miles

US Airways is the sixth largest airline in the United States with primary hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Las Vegas. US Airways codeshares on United to more than 130 domestic and international destinations.

If you’re a united Mileage Plus elite member, you’ll be recognized as an elite member when flying US Airways. You’ll also earn applicable bonus award miles, just as you would when flying United: •Premier Executive and 1K members earn a 100% bonus, and receive Star Gold benefits. •Premier® members earn a 25% bonus, and receive Star Silver benefits. •Elite members earn actual miles on US Airways flights, with no minimum.

Star Alliance Awards enable you to use United Miles to upgrade to business class or first class seats, on any Star Alliance airline.
Complimentary upgrades are subject to capacity controls. Full-fare (Y or B class) economy tickets may be upgraded anytime after ticketing. Other paid tickets can be upgraded up to seven days in advance.

•See united award chart to find out how many miles you'll need, depending on class of service and region of travel. The mileage amounts apply to all Star Alliance carriers, and any combination of carriers. •You can use miles to fly one way or roundtrip. •It’s easier than ever - book online when you're planning an award trip with select Star Alliance airlines, including US Airways.

Alaska airlines first class upgrade coupons

Alaska Airlines offers Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades from coach to first class,as a benefit of Elite Level Mileage Plan membership. Information about Alaska airlines Elite Levels and Benefits and Complimentary Upgrade program is available in Mileage Plan Benefits section.
If you have received a paper upgrade coupon from Alaska airlines MVP Gold, Gold 75K or from Customer Care, please review Alaska airlines free Guest Upgrade information.
Complimentary Guest Upgrades are paper upgrade coupons given to MVP Gold members to upgrade friends or family members who are not traveling with them, or for their own use for immediate upgrade when not purchasing a qualifying fare. They may also on occasion be provided as a Customer Care gesture in the event of a downgrade or service failure.
Instructions for booking a Complimentary Guest Upgrade are available on the paper upgrade certificates.
Alaska airlines free Guest Upgrades are booked into "U" class of service and are subject to availability as "U" class may not be available on all flights.
"U" class must be available at the time of the request, as Complimentary Guest Upgrades may not utilize the upgrade waitlist.
free upgrades are not available when traveling on an award ticket, including the Money & Miles award.
Complimentary Guest Upgrades may not be used as a placeholder for a Complimentary Upgrade by an Elite Level member. Once a Complimentary Guest Upgrade has been processed, you may not remove it in order to be placed on the upgrade request queue, upgrade waitlist, or receive a Complimentary Upgrade based on Elite Level.

british airways free seat choice at check in

Everyone can choose british airways seat FREE of charge at check-in,
from 24 hours before departure.
You can also choose seat as soon as you've made your booking.
Use ba seat choice guide to find out if it's free for you or if there's a charge.

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/mmbseatingpolicy/public/en_gb
You can also wait until check-in to choose your seat, which is free for everyone from 24 hours before your flight departs.
No free or paid seating is available on ba.com between 25 to 24 hours before departure due to operational reasons. you need to Pay $15 to choose economy class seats from the time of booking up to 25 hours before departure.for busines class club world seats you need to pay $90
for Premium Economy world traveller plus class you need to Pay £25/€30/$38 to choose your seats from the time of booking up to 25 hours before departure.
Pay £50/€60/$75 for exit row seats between 14 and 4 days before departure. (Children under 12 years cannot sit in exit row seats.)
At 24 hours before departure online check-on opens and free seating will then be available.
Certain corporate deals have access to seat choice for free. Please refer to your corporate travel agent for more information.
Prices quoted are correct as at 9 February 2010 and are subject to change. This fee will be converted from GBP into local currency where applicable.
For operational reasons, we might not always be able to accommodate your seat request when you make your booking, even if you are entitled to select a seat free of charge. If this happens, you will be given your seat number at the airport.
You cannot pay to choose your seat if:
you are travelling on a flight operated by BA CityFlyer, a British Airways franchisee, codeshare or alliance airline partner.
your booking has not been ticketed, e.g. if you're travelling on a cruise or packaged holiday and have not yet received confirmation of your ticket numbers from your agent.
your booking has been made through another airline.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

JAL premium economy upgrade promotion

When you fly on eligible flights using Economy Class tickets, you can upgrade to
japan airlines Premium Economy seats ultimate in-flight comfort, with a deduction of 10,000 miles per sector.
JAL International upgrade Award Ticket Discount Mileage Promotion

JAL Premium Economy features Sky Shell Seats and great selection of foods and drinks, offering higher degree of comfort than in normal economy class.
Eligible members
JAL Mileage Bank Members (in all regions)

Eligible fare
Economy class fare with a booking class of Y,B,H or K.
Required miles for Upgrade Award
10,000 miles (per sector)

How to apply for this campaign
Please contact JMB International award reservation desk or JMB center by phone.
American Region Europe/Middle East/Africa Region Asia/Oceania Region
Please have purchased/reserved ticket or e-ticket itinerary/ receipt to apply for the upgrade award.

* This campaign cannot be requested through JAL web site.
* Waitlists are not permitted for this campaign.
JAL Premium Economy Class on European and Continental U.S. routes to and from Japan
The eligible routes are as follows as of January 11,2011

Tokyo-Paris(JL041/042/405/406)
Tokyo-London(JL401/402)
Tokyo-Frankfurt(JL407/408)
Tokyo-Moscow(JL441/442)
Tokyo-San Fransisco(JL002/001)
Tokyo-New York(JL006/005)
Tokyo-Chicago(JL010/009)
Tokyo-Los Angeles(JL062/061)
* Operating aircraft and type of seats are subject to change without prior notice.
The number of seats available for award travel may be limited, or may not be available.
* Award travel must be completed within the promotion period. If the outbound flight is not within the promotion period while the inbound flight is, this promotion can be only applicable for the inbound flight.
* This promotion is not applicable for Same Day Upgrade Awards at the airport.
* Member may be requested to send us a photo copy of ticket by FAX if the award application is made by telephone and the fare of the ticket cannot be confirmed.
* Upgrade award with this promotion is only valid on the ticket that is used at time of award application.
* Changes to open dated reservations are not permitted.
* "Mileage Reinstatement Service for Unused Awards" is applicable provided the award is unused and its cancellation is informed to us before the flight departure.
* British Air Passenger Duty will be necessary on the day of departure for departure from London.(75GBP as of January 2011)

qantas premium coach for international travel

Enjoy the journey in Premium coach - a new choice in travel offering space and comfort in the privacy of a dedicated cabin.
"We have been delighted with the positive customer feedback on Qantas' international Premium coach cabin and are pleased to provide increased opportunities for our customers to travel in this class from additional gateways in the US," said Wally R. Mariani, Qantas Airways senior executive vice president, The Americas and Pacific. "The new service also includes priority check-in, dedicated cabin crew, an additional hand baggage allowance, and priority boarding and disembarkation, amenities that our long-haul passengers value and appreciate," he added.
Benefits of choosing Qantas Premium Economy
Enjoy priority boarding and disembarkation.
Commence your journey with pre-departure champagne from your dedicated Premium Economy cabin crew.
more legroom up to 42 inch seat pitch; that is 10 inch more seat pitch compared to coach class seats,
Stretch out in your spacious 19.5" seat with a fold out leg/foot rest and 9" of recline (that's 50% more recline than our International Economy!).
Catch-up on the latest movie and TV shows with your personal 8.4" in-arm screen that can be adjusted for your personal preference and offers more than 400 entertainment options on demand.
Tantalise your taste buds with tasty food designed by Australia's award-winning chef Neil Perry, complemented by premium Australian wine. Stay connected with power outlets that allow you to work or play as long as you want.
Relax with the comfort kit and snuggle up with a cozy sheet-backed blanket and large cotton pillow.
Qantas Airways' new Premium coach seats is now available for sale from New York, San Francisco and Buenos Aires, in addition to flights from Los Angeles. Seats are now on sale with availability of the Premium Economy service from the following cities for travel to Sydney:
You can use your points for a flight upgrade on eligible Qantas domestic and international flights.*
Flight upgrades are available on:
Discount Economy^ (excluding booking class E, N, O, Q and X class) to Premium Economy,+ Full Economy# to Premium Economy,+
Upgrades are allocated according to your membership level: Platinum Frequent Flyers first, followed by Gold, Silver and then Bronze. When using your points to upgrade an eligible family member, the upgrade will be awarded according to the eligible family member's priority not the status of the Qantas Frequent Flyer whose points are being used.
If you travel on a Flight Upgrade Award, you'll earn points and status credits for the fare class originally booked.
Note: special meals may not be available in the upgraded class of travel.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

PayPal China domestic tickets discount

Use PayPal to book China domestic tickets on Ctrip.com and receive an 8% refund to your PayPal account for every purchase.

As China's leading travel service enterprise, Ctrip provides over 50 million registered members with comprehensive services including hotel reservations, flight ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management. In addition, both business and leisure travelers who hold Ctrip memberships enjoy access to travel information and special discounts from preferred businesses throughout China.

Lowest fare Route ¥680
Beijing - Shanghai ¥380
Beijing - Wuhan ¥700
Beijing - Chengdu ¥640
Guangzhou - Shanghai ¥410
Guangzhou - Chongqing ¥270
Guangzhou - Wuhan ¥580
Guangzhou - Hangzhou ¥570
Shanghai - Sanya ¥510
Shanghai - Guangzhou ¥560
Shanghai - Shenzhen

Terms & Conditions
1. Offer only valid for China domestic flights during 1 May to 31 July purchased on Ctrip English
2. Customers will receive a 5% refund of the full ticket value (including fuel tax)
3. Customers will also be refunded the 3% transaction surcharge based on full ticket value (including fuel tax)
4. The combined 8% discount value for ticket purchase & transaction surcharge will not exceed US$50.00
5. All refunds will be paid directly to the customer’s PayPal account within one month after customers use the first flight.
6. Customers must login and pay via their valid PayPal account to be eligible for the refund. The promotion does not apply to customers

hotel points to us airways miles transfer bonus

US airways Exclusive bonus offer up to 75% more miles
Convert Hotel points for First Class upgrades or free tickets- it’s up to you! But you better hurry, you can only get your bonus May 1 - 31, 2011.

Registered US airways Dividend Miles members will earn only one of the bonuses when they transfer hotel points into US airways Miles during the promotion. The bonus percentage will be based on the member’s status as of the date the miles are posted to the member’s account. Preferred members who have an active US Airways credit or debit card account will earn a 75% bonus. Preferred members who do not have a US Airways credit or debit card account will earn a 50% bonus. Non-Preferred members who have an active US Airways credit or debit card account will earn a 50% bonus. Non-Preferred members who do not have a US Airways credit or debit card account will earn a 25% bonus.

Check out all the hotels where you can convert your points to miles!
AClub (Accor Hotels)
Best Western Rewards
Choice Privileges
Gold Points Plus (Carlson/Radisson)
Hilton HHonors points
Hyatt Gold Passport
Marriott Rewards
Priority Club Rewards (IHG)
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG points)
Wyndham Rewards

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Frontier unaccompanied minors extra fee

In order to insure your child is given the best possible service while traveling alone, Frontier requires strict adherence to the eligibility and reservation rules stated below.
Eligibility Requirements
Frontier Airlines designates children from ages 5 - 14 as unaccompanied minors when traveling without a parent, guardian, or companion of at least 15 years of age.
Children under five years of age are not accepted unless accompanied by an adult on any Frontier flight.
Unaccompanied minors may travel on connecting flights, except when the connecting flight is the last flight of the day.
Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on flights to/from San Jose, Costa Rica.
Children ages 15 - 17 are defined as adults and may travel without restriction at the option of the parent or guardian. Use the "Adult" option on the booking page for children ages 15 - 17 who do NOT require an escort.
Children ages 15 - 17 traveling alone will need to present one of the following: A photo ID issued by a government authority, or be accompanied by an adult with photo ID issued by a government authority.
Children ages 15 - 17 may also receive the benefits of an unaccompanied minor if the parent or guardian requests special supervision. The rules listed above for unaccompanied minors need to be followed. When making online reservations for children ages 15 - 17, use the "Child" option on the booking page. The service fee listed below will apply.

extra fee
Children traveling as unaccompanied minors pay a full adult fare.
An additional service charge of $50 per flight, applies to cover the extra handling required when an unaccompanied child travels. The charge applies for each separate flight. So a connecting flight would be $100 one way. This charge is NOT reflected in the online fare quoted. The service charge is collected at the first point of airport check-in
Example of Service Charge Calculation: A 10 year-old unaccompanied minor is traveling from Los Angeles to Denver and return. The entire service charge amount of $100 should be paid at the Los Angeles ticket counter. However, if necessary, the one-way service charge of $50 can be collected at the Los Angeles ticket counter and the return service charge of $50 can be collected at the Denver ticket counter.

A 9 year-old unaccompanied minor is traveling from Detroit to Phoenix with a stop in Denver and return. The entire service charge amount of $200 should be paid at the Detroit ticket counter. However, if necessary, the one-way service charge of $100 can be collected at the Detroit ticket counter and the return service charge of $100 can be collected at the Phoenix ticket counter.

In Flight
Once boarding announcements are made, a Frontier representative will escort the child onboard the aircraft, assist them with any carry-on luggage, as well as introduce the crew to the child. During the flight, the child will receive complimentary DIRECTV®, as well as a personal escort from the aircraft to the designated pick-up party. Snacks may be provided to the unaccompanied child. Snacks may contain nuts, soy, wheat, dairy, or egg. Snack items are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts and other nuts.

Arriving Flight
Only the person listed on the unaccompanied minor's form as the designated recipient of the child may pick up the child. The individual picking up the child must go to the airport ticket counter and advise the agent they are meeting an unaccompanied minor. A pass will need to be obtained from the agent to get through airport security. The individual picking up the child may only then proceed to the gate. A government-issued photo ID will need to be shown to the Frontier representative before Frontier will release the child into the meeting party's custody.

Plaza Premium Lounge Kuala Lumpur Airport

Every time you embark on a journey either for business or pleasure, in-between your hectic schedule, you can enjoy moments of peace and tranquility at Kuala Lumpur Plaza Premium Airport lounges . Being our valued customers, you are privileged to enjoy the services and facilities made available to you regardless of airline or class of travel.
hot food
Coffee, tea, cappuccino and juices
Shower with amenities (towel and shower gel are provided)
Internet access and WiFi
Computers and workstations
Movies / TV
Comfortable seating area
Local & International publications
Massage chair
Free local calls

lounge entry price
Day package (0700 hrs to midnight)

2 hours package:
RM 118.00 per person
5 hours package:
RM 158.00 per person
6 hours 10 hours:
RM 178.00 per person
Night package (0001 hrs to 0659 hrs)
5 hours package:
RM 138.00 per person
10 hours and above:
RM 158.00 per person

Child rate (day or night package)
From ages 4 to 12 years old:
RM58.00 per child
Children ages 3 and below:
Free of charge
Mezzanine Floor, Satellite Building
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(near Gate C11-17)
• Opening Hours : 24 hours
• Tel : (603) 8787 2323
Card holder who have free access to Plaza Premium Lounge
Alliance Bank Malaysia
AmBank Malaysia
American Express® Platinum Credit Card (issued by Maybank)
BMW White Card Malaysia
CIMB Preferred
Citibank Malaysia
EON Bank Malaysia
OCBC Platinum Malaysia
OCBC Titanium Malaysia
RHB Bank Malaysia
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer American Express® Gold Credit Card (issued by Maybank)
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia
The Platinum Card by American Express (issued by Maybank)
UOB Malaysia

air canada and taca airlines codeshare agreement

air canada and taca airlines signed a codeshare agreement, which enables them to commercialize each other’s tickets under the same code, starting the 5th of May, 2011 The agreement allows increased access and seamless travel to the Canadian market for passengers of TACA as well as to Latin America for passengers of Air Canada

Ticketing and baggage connectivity on travel with both airlines

During this first phase of implementations the codeshare includes Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Calgary in Canada; as well as Guatemala and TACA Airlines hubs in El Salvador and San Jose as the destinations in Latin America

Codeshare expansion will be incorporated gradually in phases during 2011 and 2012, including DISTANCIA frequent flyer miles agreements,frequent flyer can earn aeroplan miles on taca flights.
Markets Served by the Agreement, Phase I
The first phase of implementation includes the following final destinations in Canada: Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW) and Calgary (YYC). TACA customers can travel to destinations like Mexico (MEX), Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW) or Toronto (YYZ) to connect via Air Canada to their final destination in Canada. Whereas customers of Air Canada can access the route network of TACA in Latin America through Mexico, Los Angeles and Miami, to El Salvador (SAL), Guatemala (GUA) and San Jose (SJO). Further implementations will gradually include other destinations in TACA’s wide route network throughout Latin America and Air Canada’s extensive network in Asia and Europe.

Passenger Benefits
The codeshare allows passengers to enjoy seamless travel to other destinations with a single ticket purchase, whether they leave from stations operated by Air Canada or by TACA Airlines. The travelers will be able to enjoy quick connections and luggage connectivity through to their final destination, even though they are flying segments operated by different airlines.

About TACA Airlines
TACA Airlines has united the American continent through its three hubs (El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Peru) and a wide route network that serves from Canada to Brazil, 51 destinations distributed in 22 countries. Its fleet is composed of Airbus 319, 320, and 321 aircrafts and new Embraer E190. Alongside Avianca, they integrate the leading group of airlines in Latin America, serving over 100 destinations. More information on TACA Airlines and its services at TACA.COM and for information on Avianca visit www.avianca.com.