 Malaysia
Airlines was voted into the top five league of "Airline of the Year
2003" award, for the first time, in an international airline survey
conducted by Skytrax Research of London, United Kingdom. It was also voted
to the 2nd position in the international airline ranking for the
"Best Economy Class 2003" and 3rd position for Asia's "Best
Airline 2003" award. more...
Fiji's international
airline, Air Pacific, takes delivery of the first of two Boeing B747-400
aircraft on April 14 with a second following at the end of June.
more....
From 30 March 2003, Qantas flight QF108 to Sydney will now check in and
depart from Terminal 4 (American Airlines terminal) at Los Angeles, instead of the Tom Bradley International
Terminal (Terminal 2). It joins the QF107 to New York which already uses Terminal 4.
Qantas has introduced an enhanced meal
service on all Tasman flights, giving passengers a more contemporary style
of service. Business passengers can
enjoy a choice of three meal options and four wines, along with
special tablecloths and printed menus. Economy passengers are now also
experiencing a greater variety of meals and a more personalised level of service. Beer and wine are now
complimentary in both directions from midday. The enhancements have been
modelled on the highly successful Perth Cityflyer service, and ensure a
greater choice and higher quality of meals along with an exceptional style
of service.
Qantas Super PEX Fares to India
Effective for sale immediately until 04
May 2003, a new Australia to India Super PEX fare has been released. Fare
valid for departures 01 April 03 - 30 June 03. Please call TRAVELOG!C on
+612 9230 7500 for more information on this and other specials available.
Virgin Atlantic Airways has
introduced bargain economy class fares from five Australian destinations
to London and a choice of nine additional ports in the UK and Ireland, for
travel until 30 June. more...
British Airways and American Airlines
said today they are delighted by an order tentatively giving the airlines
permission to codeshare on a wide number of flights beyond the carriers’
gateways in the United Kingdom and the United States. more...
BA World Traveller
Plus from $250
'T'
Class upgrade offer. For
sales & departures until 30
June 2003 for just $250 per sector on Melbourne or Sydney to London.
Passengers can upgrade from economy to World Traveller Plus,
British Airways’ premier economy cabin! This
offer applies to flights between Australia and London in World Traveller Plus
cabin and applies to any existing or new economy bookings, either
before or after the ticket has been issued. So take advantage of for this
limited period only!!
What
are the benefits of flying in World Traveller Plus?
The
benefits of this new cabin are:
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A
spacious, quieter premier cabin with a maximum of five rows, located
forward the economy cabin.
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Wider
seats with 7” more legroom (38”
pitch), adjustable headrest, footrest and wider seats.
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Seat
back video with a wide choice of in-flight entertainment.
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In-seat
PC Power for laptops & individual telephones.
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Priority
meal service and a new menu developed offering modern, stylish design.
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Check-in
baggage allowance is a generous 23kgs.
-
2
pieces of hand baggage weighing up to a total of 12kg (double the
World Traveller allowance)
- 20%
more personal space than economy.
Virgin Blue will today officially launch
it's first ever "Blue Room" aimed at challenging the traditional
airport corporate lounge concept and offering Virgin Blue Guests the
option to work on the run, chill out or tune in before or after their
flight.
Anyone travelling with Virgin Blue can
simply front up and pay an introductory pay-as-you-go $5 entry fee or a
reasonable annual membership fee of $99* for the first 9 days of opening,
then $175 until June 30, when the $195 standard annual membership fee will
apply by which time further Blue Rooms will open around the country. more...
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