Travellers who have been planning a holiday to Vietnam have a reason to be happy as they can buy tickets on Emirates Airlines new route to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. According to the Emirates’ news release, the airline is all set to offer non-stop daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City from 4th June 2012.
The new flight will make air travel to Vietnam, particularly for travellers from the Middle East, Africa and Europe much more comfortable and convenient.
The daily non-stop flight, EK 390 will depart Dubai International Airport at 0925hrs arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 1920hrs. The return flight to Dubai, EK 391 will depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 2050hrs arriving Dubai airport at 0045hrs, the next day.
Initially, Emirates will offer outbound flight to Ho Chi Minh City and return flight to Dubai using an Airbus A330-200 which, starting 28th October 2012, will be replaced by a Boeing 777-300 ER – both in two class configuration.
Travellers aiming to buy economy class tickets on cheap flights can now choose Emirates as the flight will offer 251 Economy Class seats - a considerably higher number than 27 Business Class seats only.
Emirates’ entry into Vietnam’s travel market with a ‘7 days-a-week non-stop flight’ is a part of its meticulous expansion plans and may spell availability of tickets on cheap flights for travellers due to increased competition in the region.
Ho Chi Minh City is Emirates’ 124th destination and eighth route launch this year. Other newly launched routes include Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro (launched on 3rd January); Dublin (9th January); Lusaka and Harare (1st February); Dallas (2nd February) and Seattle (1st March).
Friday, January 6, 2012
Book Flights to India to Gratify your Shopping Instinct
India is a great holiday destination to gratify your shopping instinct and features most exciting shopping hubs that mirror the multicultural facet and contemporary lifestyle here.
Delhi, the capital city of India is a prominent hub for shopping at the best spots. From sky-piercing shopping malls to traditional street markets, the city brims with endless choices that lure travellers to book airline tickets on flights to India. The shopping malls of the city like Ansal Plaza, Metro Walk Mall and Mamram Magic Mall host stores of all the world-renowned brands whereas the street markets like Dilli Haat, Janpath and Khan Market are best to buy goods at knock down prices.
A trip to Mumbai is also worthwhile and tempts hordes of shopaholics booking flights to India. The city is a dreamland for buyers looking for best of goods at reasonable prices. Street markets of the city like Chor Bazaar, Zaveri Bazaar, Fashion Street and Colaba are fantastic and make shopaholics gloat over their decision of buying cheap flights to India.
The beach paradise of India, Goa also boasts number of shopping hubs dotted all over the state. The Anujana market, Mapusa Market, Baga Beach Market and Calangute Market Square are the most popular shopping spots of Goa and stay jam-packed with travellers booking cheap flights to India. Moreover, while enjoying tour Goa, travellers may chill around at various hotels and restaurants bordered all along the traditional markets.
With such exclusive shopping options, millions of travellers plan air travel and book flights to India to partake in the most vibrant shopping hubs.
Delhi, the capital city of India is a prominent hub for shopping at the best spots. From sky-piercing shopping malls to traditional street markets, the city brims with endless choices that lure travellers to book airline tickets on flights to India. The shopping malls of the city like Ansal Plaza, Metro Walk Mall and Mamram Magic Mall host stores of all the world-renowned brands whereas the street markets like Dilli Haat, Janpath and Khan Market are best to buy goods at knock down prices.
A trip to Mumbai is also worthwhile and tempts hordes of shopaholics booking flights to India. The city is a dreamland for buyers looking for best of goods at reasonable prices. Street markets of the city like Chor Bazaar, Zaveri Bazaar, Fashion Street and Colaba are fantastic and make shopaholics gloat over their decision of buying cheap flights to India.
The beach paradise of India, Goa also boasts number of shopping hubs dotted all over the state. The Anujana market, Mapusa Market, Baga Beach Market and Calangute Market Square are the most popular shopping spots of Goa and stay jam-packed with travellers booking cheap flights to India. Moreover, while enjoying tour Goa, travellers may chill around at various hotels and restaurants bordered all along the traditional markets.
With such exclusive shopping options, millions of travellers plan air travel and book flights to India to partake in the most vibrant shopping hubs.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Turkish Airlines Codeshares with Thai Airways and TAM
Turkish Airways (TK) seems to have considerably expanded its travel network, especially to some destinations which so far were offline network points. The airline has codeshared with Thailand’s and Brazil’s flag carriers - Thai Airways and TAM Airlines respectively.
As per the agreement with Thai Airways, the Turkish Airlines’ flyers booking flights to Bangkok will have better connections on Thai Airways-operated flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Auckland and Kuala Lumpur. Moreover, a similar agreement will be applied to Hong Kong to provide flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong on TK coded flights to the Turkish Airlines’ flyers.
The Turkish airlines will enjoy an expanded reach - flights to Bangkok from its hub airport in Istanbul and further linking to cities in Australia, so far offline network points for the airline.
Though, both full-service and star alliance member airlines may not be popular for cheap flight tickets, the codeshare will lend a wider choice to travellers planning to travel on the routes which are part of the codeshare. However, those looking to book tickets on cheap flight can expect to benefit as any such codeshare spells increased competition on the partnered routes.
In another strategic move, Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Brazil’s TAM Airlines; a move that will boost the choices for holiday destinations for flyers planning to travel between South America and Europe.
Once this agreement gets the green signal, the TAM Airlines’ flyers will be able to take direct flights between São Paulo and Istanbul in a Turkish Airlines operated flight. Turkish Airlines’ customers will be able to book tickets to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre and Foz do Iguaçu; and Buenos Aires in Argentina on flights operated by TAM Airlines.
As per the agreement with Thai Airways, the Turkish Airlines’ flyers booking flights to Bangkok will have better connections on Thai Airways-operated flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Auckland and Kuala Lumpur. Moreover, a similar agreement will be applied to Hong Kong to provide flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong on TK coded flights to the Turkish Airlines’ flyers.
The Turkish airlines will enjoy an expanded reach - flights to Bangkok from its hub airport in Istanbul and further linking to cities in Australia, so far offline network points for the airline.
Though, both full-service and star alliance member airlines may not be popular for cheap flight tickets, the codeshare will lend a wider choice to travellers planning to travel on the routes which are part of the codeshare. However, those looking to book tickets on cheap flight can expect to benefit as any such codeshare spells increased competition on the partnered routes.
In another strategic move, Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Brazil’s TAM Airlines; a move that will boost the choices for holiday destinations for flyers planning to travel between South America and Europe.
Once this agreement gets the green signal, the TAM Airlines’ flyers will be able to take direct flights between São Paulo and Istanbul in a Turkish Airlines operated flight. Turkish Airlines’ customers will be able to book tickets to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre and Foz do Iguaçu; and Buenos Aires in Argentina on flights operated by TAM Airlines.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
ABTA Reports Luxury and budget Holidays to Tread Big In 2012
ABTA’s travel trend report 2012 reveals positive signs for travel industry despite the economic slowdown; Britons will go for ‘value for money’ holidays over cheap flight and hotels; Luxury and budget holidays will sell more than mid market holidays.
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) released its Travel Trends Report 2012 on Tuesday 27th 2011. This report, developed in collaboration with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, predicts that the luxury and all-inclusive breaks would have an edge over the mid-market holidays in 2012.
Authentic and specialist holidays
Desirous of getting value for money, tourists will seek new experiences, which might fuel the demand for holidays to destinations with strong and authentic sense of location, in everything from food to setting and excursions to entertainment.
Specialist holidays like cruising, adventure, exploration, spiritual breaks, learning and activity holiday or wedding/honeymoon package are also expected to perform well in 2012.
Oppressed with economic uncertainty, one in five couples currently marries overseas and spends as less as £6500 as compared to £20000 in the UK. The report hinted an increase in the number of overseas weddings in the coming year.
Hot destinations
The figures for early booking of airline tickets for summer 2012 depict the impact of economic downturn with travellers playing safe by booking airline tickets were for tried-and-tested destinations. Hence, short and mid haul destinations like France, Greece, Italy and Spain are likely to be popular tourist haunts in 2012.
The figures also indicated that flights to USA are in demand for summer 2012. USA has been one of the top family friendly destinations for Britons and ranked number 3 in ABTA’s 2011 Consumer Trends Survey in October. This trend is likely to continue with many Britons expected to book flights to USA in 2012 too.
The figures hinted that the destinations like Tunisia and the Red Sea Resorts (Sharm El Sheikh) lingered a bit in the booking activity for summer 2012. However, with travel companies attempting to lure tourists with cheap package deals including flight and hotel, the demand for these destinations is likely to increase.
The report further revealed that destinations like Poland and Ukraine, Jordan, Colombia and Cape Verde and Iceland will be among most frequented tourists’ spots in 2012.
Budget and luxury travel
The report indicated that the luxury and budget holiday markets are expected to perform strongly in 2012. Budget tourists are likely to seek all inclusive packages including cheap flights and accommodations while the high end luxury travellers are likely to head to far less touristed destinations including Antarctica.
Age group trends
10% of people over the age of 55 seemed least willing to sacrifice their holidays because of economic downturn and took approximately more than four foreign holidays in 2011. The report indicated a continuance of the same trend into 2012.
Online Vs High Street Bookings
The report suggests an increase in the presence of several major travel companies on the high street in 2012. An encouraging 25% increase in the number of travellers booking their air tickets and foreign holidays on the high street was witnessed in 2011 as compared to 17% in the year 2010, regardless of the reduction in overall shop numbers.
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) released its Travel Trends Report 2012 on Tuesday 27th 2011. This report, developed in collaboration with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, predicts that the luxury and all-inclusive breaks would have an edge over the mid-market holidays in 2012.
Authentic and specialist holidays
Desirous of getting value for money, tourists will seek new experiences, which might fuel the demand for holidays to destinations with strong and authentic sense of location, in everything from food to setting and excursions to entertainment.
Specialist holidays like cruising, adventure, exploration, spiritual breaks, learning and activity holiday or wedding/honeymoon package are also expected to perform well in 2012.
Oppressed with economic uncertainty, one in five couples currently marries overseas and spends as less as £6500 as compared to £20000 in the UK. The report hinted an increase in the number of overseas weddings in the coming year.
Hot destinations
The figures for early booking of airline tickets for summer 2012 depict the impact of economic downturn with travellers playing safe by booking airline tickets were for tried-and-tested destinations. Hence, short and mid haul destinations like France, Greece, Italy and Spain are likely to be popular tourist haunts in 2012.
The figures also indicated that flights to USA are in demand for summer 2012. USA has been one of the top family friendly destinations for Britons and ranked number 3 in ABTA’s 2011 Consumer Trends Survey in October. This trend is likely to continue with many Britons expected to book flights to USA in 2012 too.
The figures hinted that the destinations like Tunisia and the Red Sea Resorts (Sharm El Sheikh) lingered a bit in the booking activity for summer 2012. However, with travel companies attempting to lure tourists with cheap package deals including flight and hotel, the demand for these destinations is likely to increase.
The report further revealed that destinations like Poland and Ukraine, Jordan, Colombia and Cape Verde and Iceland will be among most frequented tourists’ spots in 2012.
Budget and luxury travel
The report indicated that the luxury and budget holiday markets are expected to perform strongly in 2012. Budget tourists are likely to seek all inclusive packages including cheap flights and accommodations while the high end luxury travellers are likely to head to far less touristed destinations including Antarctica.
Age group trends
10% of people over the age of 55 seemed least willing to sacrifice their holidays because of economic downturn and took approximately more than four foreign holidays in 2011. The report indicated a continuance of the same trend into 2012.
Online Vs High Street Bookings
The report suggests an increase in the presence of several major travel companies on the high street in 2012. An encouraging 25% increase in the number of travellers booking their air tickets and foreign holidays on the high street was witnessed in 2011 as compared to 17% in the year 2010, regardless of the reduction in overall shop numbers.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Kenya Airways Plans to Expand its Flight Networks
According to the chief executive officer of Kenya Airways, after getting the delivery of its 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 777s, the airline will expand its flight network and will cover destinations in the Middle East and Asia.
Kenya Airways has placed an order of nine aircrafts with an option of taking four more in order to flourish its fleet and network. In the coming years, the airline is also expecting a high growth in passengers, cargo demand and network extension and thus has planned to gain more 787 Dreamliners
With a capacity to carry 210-250 passengers, the 787-8 Dreamliner, will substitute the old 767 aircraft and will open up new long-range routes. This strategy will perhaps be very fruitful for the travellers planning air travel and booking flights to Nairobi and other destinations for their holiday or business trip.
Kenya Airways, the flag carrier and largest airline of Kenya serves five domestic and 16 international destinations. This Jomo Kenyatta International Airport based airline is probably the first airline that pops in mind while booking tickets for flights to Nairobi.
Last month, Kenya Airways declared its half-year resort that states that the passengers flying from Middle East have risen up to 24 per cent and the turnover reached Dh2.23 billion over last year’s Dh1.67 billion. With the addition of three new destinations — Jeddah, N’Djamena and Ouagadougou in Africa — the airline has earned loads of profit and has lifted its status in the tour travel world.
The Trade Minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere believes that there is a lot of trade between Africa and the Middle East and a lot of horticulture and agriculture movement from Kenya to the Middle East.
Kenya Airways has placed an order of nine aircrafts with an option of taking four more in order to flourish its fleet and network. In the coming years, the airline is also expecting a high growth in passengers, cargo demand and network extension and thus has planned to gain more 787 Dreamliners
With a capacity to carry 210-250 passengers, the 787-8 Dreamliner, will substitute the old 767 aircraft and will open up new long-range routes. This strategy will perhaps be very fruitful for the travellers planning air travel and booking flights to Nairobi and other destinations for their holiday or business trip.
Kenya Airways, the flag carrier and largest airline of Kenya serves five domestic and 16 international destinations. This Jomo Kenyatta International Airport based airline is probably the first airline that pops in mind while booking tickets for flights to Nairobi.
Last month, Kenya Airways declared its half-year resort that states that the passengers flying from Middle East have risen up to 24 per cent and the turnover reached Dh2.23 billion over last year’s Dh1.67 billion. With the addition of three new destinations — Jeddah, N’Djamena and Ouagadougou in Africa — the airline has earned loads of profit and has lifted its status in the tour travel world.
The Trade Minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere believes that there is a lot of trade between Africa and the Middle East and a lot of horticulture and agriculture movement from Kenya to the Middle East.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
British Airways’ Owner Takes BMI under Wing
Christmas revelry for British Airways and bitter holidays for Virgin Atlantic! Well, that’s what seems to have been the consequence of International Airlines Group (IAG) outbidding Virgin Atlantic to acquire BMI from Lufthansa.
IAG, British Airways’ owner, made a successful bid of 172.5 million-pound ($271 million) to bring the loss-making venture under its wings. BMI is Heathrow airport's second largest airline and the acquisition of BMI will consolidate BA’s position as Heathrow’s most potent carrier, with its share rising from about 44% to 53%.
BMI also runs BMI regional and BMIBaby, a budget airline known to offer cheap flight tickets. IAG has emphasised it is only interested in BMI’s mainline business and also has warned Lufthansa to face “significant price reduction” if the German carrier is unable to find buyers for both units.
British Airways is one of Europe’s leading airlines and is known to offer connections to many destinations. With the acquisition of BMI, IAG will now look to exploit some of slots by offering more flights to Asia – Flights to Malaysia and Korea appear to be quite a possibility, apart from Indonesia and Vietnam. BA has never served South Korea’s Incheon airport and it stopped its flights to Malaysia in 2001 for more focus on Bangkok and Singapore.
Virgin Atlantic’s Sir Richard Branson, however, is not buying IAG’s plans of new Asian markets from Heathrow and calls them “smoke-screen.” He also hinted at the prospect of air tickets prices going up and cheap flights becoming rarity in case BA has monopoly on London Heathrow.
IAG has rubbished the claims.
IAG, British Airways’ owner, made a successful bid of 172.5 million-pound ($271 million) to bring the loss-making venture under its wings. BMI is Heathrow airport's second largest airline and the acquisition of BMI will consolidate BA’s position as Heathrow’s most potent carrier, with its share rising from about 44% to 53%.
BMI also runs BMI regional and BMIBaby, a budget airline known to offer cheap flight tickets. IAG has emphasised it is only interested in BMI’s mainline business and also has warned Lufthansa to face “significant price reduction” if the German carrier is unable to find buyers for both units.
British Airways is one of Europe’s leading airlines and is known to offer connections to many destinations. With the acquisition of BMI, IAG will now look to exploit some of slots by offering more flights to Asia – Flights to Malaysia and Korea appear to be quite a possibility, apart from Indonesia and Vietnam. BA has never served South Korea’s Incheon airport and it stopped its flights to Malaysia in 2001 for more focus on Bangkok and Singapore.
Virgin Atlantic’s Sir Richard Branson, however, is not buying IAG’s plans of new Asian markets from Heathrow and calls them “smoke-screen.” He also hinted at the prospect of air tickets prices going up and cheap flights becoming rarity in case BA has monopoly on London Heathrow.
IAG has rubbished the claims.
Best 4 accommodations near Christchurch airport
It is easy to find a good accommodation in Christchurch, but the hard part is to choose one out of all. The city brims with endless range of hotels, especially near the airport. Many opt for them as hotels near airport ensure a hassle free journey.
What do you expect after a long tiring air travel? Well, for many it definitely is a good and comfortable accommodation option not far from the place your flight landed at. Considering this fact in mind, travellers planning holidays to Christchurch or the ones who have a stopover in the city can be termed as “lucky” as the city hosts many impressive accommodation options near the main airport - Christchurch International.
Travellers booking tickets on flights to Christchurch need not to fret about accommodation as a wide range of accommodation options are available right near to the city’s airport. Christchurch airport accommodations are not only popular among stopover air travellers but also regular holiday makers.
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
While counting the most lavish and swanky Christchurch airport accommodation options, the name of Copthorne Hotel Commodore always top the list. The hotel is situated within a mile from the Christchurch Airport and greets millions of travellers booking flights to Christchurch each year. Some of the key features of the Copthorne Hotel Commodore:
Located a little over 3 miles from Christchurch Airport, Huntley Lodge is known for its lavish ambience and striking facilities that floor every traveller booking cheap flights to Christchurch. Listed among some of the best accommodation in Christchurch, Huntley Lodge offers outstanding services and world-class facilities like:
Stretched across more than 450 acres and located just 4 miles away from Christchurch Airport, Peppers Clearwater Resort is a fantastic lifestyle resort that offers amazing services and incredible facilities to stopover travellers as well as holiday makers in the city. The glittering lakes and sparkling waterways flowing along the hotel make it a complete dreamland to weave some blissful memories with your partner. Here are the key facilities at the Peppers Clearwater Resort:
Chardonnay Motor Lodge is another prominent accommodation option in Christchurch located at a distance of nearly 4 miles from the Christchurch Airport. The hotel is popular among those with a stopover in Christchurch as the hotel’s location embodies the natural beauty of the city. The most fascinating features of the Chardonnay Motor Lodge that entice the soul of the travellers into booking cheap flights to Christchurch and making a room reservation here are:
What do you expect after a long tiring air travel? Well, for many it definitely is a good and comfortable accommodation option not far from the place your flight landed at. Considering this fact in mind, travellers planning holidays to Christchurch or the ones who have a stopover in the city can be termed as “lucky” as the city hosts many impressive accommodation options near the main airport - Christchurch International.
Travellers booking tickets on flights to Christchurch need not to fret about accommodation as a wide range of accommodation options are available right near to the city’s airport. Christchurch airport accommodations are not only popular among stopover air travellers but also regular holiday makers.
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
While counting the most lavish and swanky Christchurch airport accommodation options, the name of Copthorne Hotel Commodore always top the list. The hotel is situated within a mile from the Christchurch Airport and greets millions of travellers booking flights to Christchurch each year. Some of the key features of the Copthorne Hotel Commodore:
- Well-furnished guest rooms
- Room service (24 hours)
- Currency exchange
- Conference room(s)
- Bar/lounge
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Wedding services
- In-house restaurant
- Garden
- Gym
Located a little over 3 miles from Christchurch Airport, Huntley Lodge is known for its lavish ambience and striking facilities that floor every traveller booking cheap flights to Christchurch. Listed among some of the best accommodation in Christchurch, Huntley Lodge offers outstanding services and world-class facilities like:
- 12 guestrooms
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Business services
- Event catering
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal heated
- Technology support staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Casino shuttle (complimentary)
Stretched across more than 450 acres and located just 4 miles away from Christchurch Airport, Peppers Clearwater Resort is a fantastic lifestyle resort that offers amazing services and incredible facilities to stopover travellers as well as holiday makers in the city. The glittering lakes and sparkling waterways flowing along the hotel make it a complete dreamland to weave some blissful memories with your partner. Here are the key facilities at the Peppers Clearwater Resort:
- 75 guestrooms
- Barbecue Grill(s)
- Parking (secure)
- Conference room(s)
- Golf course on site
- Currency exchange
- Room service (24 hours)
- Ballroom(s)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Number of meeting and conference rooms 5
Chardonnay Motor Lodge is another prominent accommodation option in Christchurch located at a distance of nearly 4 miles from the Christchurch Airport. The hotel is popular among those with a stopover in Christchurch as the hotel’s location embodies the natural beauty of the city. The most fascinating features of the Chardonnay Motor Lodge that entice the soul of the travellers into booking cheap flights to Christchurch and making a room reservation here are:
- 14 guestrooms
- Free guest parking only during stay
- Airport transportation
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Garden
- Casino shuttle (complimentary)
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Laundry facilities
- Accessible path of travel
- In-room accessibility
- Picnic area
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