Emirates is out to make all the right noises with the airline’s launch date of Seattle to Dubai flight services drawing near.
Dubai based airline has now partnered an American player, Alaska Airlines, to come up with a frequent flier program alliance that is sure to make travellers happy. Under the agreement, passengers will be able to accrue Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles when they travel to any of Emirates’ more than 100 destinations worldwide. Likewise, it will now possible for Emirates’ Skywards members to accrue miles across the Alaska Airlines flight network.
And what’s more, to promote this new frequent flier deal, the two carriers will offer double miles on each others’ flights, starting March 1 through May 31, 2012! Although neither of the airlines is known in the aviation sector for offering cheap flight tickets but now with the option of redeeming their air miles with any of the airline, frequent travellers may find it a tad bit easy to find cheap flight tickets with the carriers. Other privileges like airport lounge access are also up for grabs.
As mentioned earlier, this specific business partnership might well be a move to make a buzz around the airline scheduled launch of flights to Dubai from Seattle. With these new flights to Dubai, Emirates not only wishes to cater travellers in Dubai and Seattle but also offer a convenient stop over to those who wish to further travel to regions like Indian Subcontinent.
This new service will also make Seattle the newest gateway for Emirates in the US after New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and most recently, Dallas/Fort Worth.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Celebrate Republic Day in Delhi
Travellers taking flights to Delhi later this month could arrive in time to join in the city's celebrations of Republic Day.
Taking place on January 26th 2012, the event marks the date the country became an independent republic.
Celebrations are started with a flag raising ceremony in the morning which is watched by the country's president.
It is then followed by a parade of the armed forces, with a floats and performances then coming down the Rajpath to represent the culture of each of the vast nation's states.
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Taking place on January 26th 2012, the event marks the date the country became an independent republic.
Celebrations are started with a flag raising ceremony in the morning which is watched by the country's president.
It is then followed by a parade of the armed forces, with a floats and performances then coming down the Rajpath to represent the culture of each of the vast nation's states.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sri Lankan Airlines Increases Flights To GCC Countries
Sri Lankan Airlines, the flag carrier of Sri Lanka, is increasing its flight frequency to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from its hub at Colombo’s Bandaranaike Airport. The airline is further planning to diversify its range of services to bank on the sizeable growth in inbound air travel traffic.
Furthermore, there has been a spate of cheap flights to Colombo from the GCC countries because of increasing competition, during the last five years. Sri Lanka has witnessed a 43.2 per cent increase in number of holiday makers looking for tickets to cheap flights to Colombo from GCC countries.
From December 23, Sri Lanka’s national airline will be operating two extra flights between Colombo and Muscat, thereby increasing its total frequency to four weekly flights. The flights to Muscat from Colombo will be operated on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Recently, the airline increased its flight frequency from Doha to Colombo from five to seven flights per week. Additionally, the airline is working on plans to operate daily flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait and increase as many as five flights between Colombo and Riyadh and Jeddah.
Sri Lankan Airlines operates 64 flights every week to seven Indian cities - Bangalore, Mumbai, Madras, Delhi, Trichy, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi and is also expected to increase to 77 flights per week after December 23.
Besides the increased flight frequency, the airline has recently got into a revamp of its fleet, which will be completed by July, 2012. Sri Lankan is expected to offer remarkable travel experience with swish interiors and a traditional Sri Lankan aura.
The airline is already offering easy links to its global route network of 60 destinations in Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Far East, North America and Australia.
Furthermore, there has been a spate of cheap flights to Colombo from the GCC countries because of increasing competition, during the last five years. Sri Lanka has witnessed a 43.2 per cent increase in number of holiday makers looking for tickets to cheap flights to Colombo from GCC countries.
From December 23, Sri Lanka’s national airline will be operating two extra flights between Colombo and Muscat, thereby increasing its total frequency to four weekly flights. The flights to Muscat from Colombo will be operated on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Recently, the airline increased its flight frequency from Doha to Colombo from five to seven flights per week. Additionally, the airline is working on plans to operate daily flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait and increase as many as five flights between Colombo and Riyadh and Jeddah.
Sri Lankan Airlines operates 64 flights every week to seven Indian cities - Bangalore, Mumbai, Madras, Delhi, Trichy, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi and is also expected to increase to 77 flights per week after December 23.
Besides the increased flight frequency, the airline has recently got into a revamp of its fleet, which will be completed by July, 2012. Sri Lankan is expected to offer remarkable travel experience with swish interiors and a traditional Sri Lankan aura.
The airline is already offering easy links to its global route network of 60 destinations in Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Far East, North America and Australia.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Bollywood star 'loves performing in Delhi'
People taking flights to Delhi could find they enjoy spending time in Delhi as much as Bollywood star Raja Chaudhary.
Chaudhary gave a performance in the city on New Year's Eve at Rajouri Garden and told the Times of India that he loved every minute of it.
It was the second consecutive year he had performed at the city's new year festivities and said it once again proved to be a very special concert for him.
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Chaudhary gave a performance in the city on New Year's Eve at Rajouri Garden and told the Times of India that he loved every minute of it.
It was the second consecutive year he had performed at the city's new year festivities and said it once again proved to be a very special concert for him.
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Christchurch Airport Accommodations – Comfortable and Convenient
For travellers on holidays or a stopover in Christchurch, it would not be hard to find a good hotel near the Christchurch airport.
Finding a good accommodation in Christchurch is surely not a very difficult task as the place is brimming with many options. But most stopover air travellers and some holiday makers prefer to opt for Christchurch airport accommodations as the movement to and from the airport is much smoother.
Copthorne Hotel Commodore is a fine option for those looking for an alternative near the airport. This exotic hotel is a great hit among the travellers booking flights to Christchurch. From splendid guestrooms to marvellous in-house restaurant, from outstanding recreational activities to fantastic arrangements for business meetings, Copthorne Hotel Commodore has it all.
Huntley Lodge is another very famous hotel that greets hordes of travellers booking tickets for flights to Christchurch. With a serene ambience, excellent services and mesmerizing facilities, Huntley Lodge stands out as a fascinating Christchurch airport accommodation option.
For the budget-oriented travellers booking cheap flights to Christchurch Peppers Clearwater Resort hotel is a perfect place to stay. The shimmering lakes and waterways flowing along the hotel make a perfect backdrop to relish some time in the warmth of nature.
Moreover, Chardonnay Motor Lodge is another spectacular accommodation in Christchurch. Travellers booking cheap flights to Christchurch love to plan a stay at this mesmerizing hotel that features all the modern amenities along with a friendly vibe.
Hotels around airports are surely much better placed when it comes to moving to and from the airport. Therefore, it makes sense for stopover as well as regular travellers to go for them!
Finding a good accommodation in Christchurch is surely not a very difficult task as the place is brimming with many options. But most stopover air travellers and some holiday makers prefer to opt for Christchurch airport accommodations as the movement to and from the airport is much smoother.
Copthorne Hotel Commodore is a fine option for those looking for an alternative near the airport. This exotic hotel is a great hit among the travellers booking flights to Christchurch. From splendid guestrooms to marvellous in-house restaurant, from outstanding recreational activities to fantastic arrangements for business meetings, Copthorne Hotel Commodore has it all.
Huntley Lodge is another very famous hotel that greets hordes of travellers booking tickets for flights to Christchurch. With a serene ambience, excellent services and mesmerizing facilities, Huntley Lodge stands out as a fascinating Christchurch airport accommodation option.
For the budget-oriented travellers booking cheap flights to Christchurch Peppers Clearwater Resort hotel is a perfect place to stay. The shimmering lakes and waterways flowing along the hotel make a perfect backdrop to relish some time in the warmth of nature.
Moreover, Chardonnay Motor Lodge is another spectacular accommodation in Christchurch. Travellers booking cheap flights to Christchurch love to plan a stay at this mesmerizing hotel that features all the modern amenities along with a friendly vibe.
Hotels around airports are surely much better placed when it comes to moving to and from the airport. Therefore, it makes sense for stopover as well as regular travellers to go for them!
Monday, January 16, 2012
AirAsia X Scraps Flights to Europe and India
AirAsia X could take it no more! Yes, the popular low cost airline has decided to bring its services to Europe and India to an end!
In what may seem like a big blow to travellers who seek cheap flight tickets to Malaysia from regions like Europe and India, AirAsia X said it will cease it operations to London Gatwick and Paris in Europe and Delhi and Mumbai in India.
The airline cited reasons such as sluggish demand and rising cost of operations for taking this extreme step.
The move will see the long haul budget airline withdrawing flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Paris and London from its Kuala Lumpur hub as follows:
Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X said prevailing economic situation as well as excessive government taxes is making it unfeasible to operate long-haul low cost flights between Asia and Europe.
Visa restrictions, increase in costs at airports and baggage handling charges are the reasons that made the airline stop flights to Delhi and Mumbai.
The airline promised to offer alternative travel options to travellers affected by the move.
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In what may seem like a big blow to travellers who seek cheap flight tickets to Malaysia from regions like Europe and India, AirAsia X said it will cease it operations to London Gatwick and Paris in Europe and Delhi and Mumbai in India.
The airline cited reasons such as sluggish demand and rising cost of operations for taking this extreme step.
The move will see the long haul budget airline withdrawing flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Paris and London from its Kuala Lumpur hub as follows:
- Mumbai- Four weekly services will be shelved (last flight on 31 January)
- New Delhi- Daily services will be suspended (last flight on 22 March). Flights to Delhi to be trimmed down to four in a week in March.
- London- Six weekly services will be terminated (last flight on 31 March)
- Paris- Four weekly services will be cancelled (last flight on 30 March)
Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X said prevailing economic situation as well as excessive government taxes is making it unfeasible to operate long-haul low cost flights between Asia and Europe.
Visa restrictions, increase in costs at airports and baggage handling charges are the reasons that made the airline stop flights to Delhi and Mumbai.
The airline promised to offer alternative travel options to travellers affected by the move.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Delhi pedestrians 'to receive rewards'
People crossing the road after taking flights to Delhi could bear in mind the importance of keeping safe, as it may see them picking up a reward.
In an attempt to promote the safety of pedestrians in the city, the traffic police have devised the idea of offering prizes worth 5,000 rupees (£61) for people who use the capital's many footbridges.
People that use the bridges at peak times will be handed leaflets and a prize draw will be conducted, with the holders of the winning tickets to be given the money.
Coupons were first handed out from January 1st 2012 as part of Road Safety Week, with Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of Delhi's traffic police, explaining nearly 20,000 were given to people in the first week alone.
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In an attempt to promote the safety of pedestrians in the city, the traffic police have devised the idea of offering prizes worth 5,000 rupees (£61) for people who use the capital's many footbridges.
People that use the bridges at peak times will be handed leaflets and a prize draw will be conducted, with the holders of the winning tickets to be given the money.
Coupons were first handed out from January 1st 2012 as part of Road Safety Week, with Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of Delhi's traffic police, explaining nearly 20,000 were given to people in the first week alone.
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