Monthly Archives: June 2010

Wataniya Airways opens new Office in Beirut

Kuwait‘s premium services airline, today celebrated the official opening of the airline’s new sales office located in the Starco Center, Solidere at an event in Beirut, held under the patronage of H.E Mr. Fadi Abboud, Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism, and … Continue reading

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Air China and Aegean Airlines Work Together

BEIJING- The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began June 30th, 2010. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Aegean Airlines (airline code: A3), and redeem Award Travel … Continue reading

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Malaysia Airlines codeshare and cooperation pact with Oman Air

Malaysian Airline Chief Executive Azmil Zahruddin said the pact will enable its passengers to fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur to Muscat and book connecting flights to Amman and Kuwait City on Oman Air, as well as have more flight options … Continue reading

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Direct service from Hong kong to Moscow by Hong Kong Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330 aircraft that would be used for its new passenger service between Hong Kong and Moscow. The airline hosted a launching ceremony recently held at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company … Continue reading

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MAS sticks with A380 order despite delays

Kuala lumpur-Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will not cancel its order from Europe’s Airbus for six A380 superjumbos despite delivery delays, a government minister said Tuesday. Last week, MAS chief executive Azmil Zahruddin said the carrier might consider cancelling the order because … Continue reading

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Air New Zealand named Airline of the Year

Auckland-Air New Zealand has also recently been named Airline of the Year in the Air Transport World magazine awards for its commitment to safety, operational excellence and groundbreaking customer service that combined passenger-friendly check-in technologies with caring staff. The ATW … Continue reading

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Pilots have not indicated any intention to down tools-Chikumba

Harare-The cash stripped airline Air Zimbabwe Holdings said it was going to solve problems faced by the its flight crew who have threatened service delivery, dismissing reports that pilots were threatening to strike because of the Airline’s failure to pay … Continue reading

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China Eastern Launches Universal Air Travel Plan

With the aims of meeting customer demand and expanding its corporate market share, China Eastern has decided to become a Universal Air Travel Plan account provider. The airline has announced the launch of a business travel program based on the … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Airlines now enters the Russian market

Addis Ababa-Ethiopian Airlines advances its expansion plans and now enters the Russian market. To establish the brand locally, Africa’s largest airline chose Aviareps as its sales and marketing representative. With this new collaboration both parties continue their successful partnership. In … Continue reading

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Direct flights between Dhaka and Colombo in August by Mihin Lanka Airlines

Sri Lanka’s state-owned budget carrier Mihin Lanka Airlines is expected to launch direct flights between Dhaka and Colombo in August to cut travel time. Insiders said the introduction of direct flights on the Dhaka-Colombo route would reduce travel time to … Continue reading

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