| American Airlines and Japan Airlines declare Joint Business Benefits for Trans-Pacific Clients |
Air Travel NewsMonday, January 31, 2011Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines (American) announced today the execution of the next phase of their joint business through joint selling in Japan commencing February 1, 2011. The two airlines have more strongly coordinated most of their business class and economy class carrier-filed fares for North America-bound flights originating from Japan effective April 1, 2011 - the day the airlines commence their trans-Pacific joint business. As a consequence of the two airlines’ tighter relationship and closer coordination, it will now be easier for clients to take advantage from carrier-filed discount fares for itineraries using both airlines as well as a grouping of different classes of service. A few combinations of carrier-filed fares within Economy Class will also now be available. The close cooperation and beginning of shared selling announced lately enables clients better access to lower fares and provides them many more choices when making travel arrangements. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, Coral Economy Class, Japan Airlines posted by iflybusiness
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, today introduced its first Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) - Arik WingsPlus.  The customer loyalty programme will reward members with free flights, upgrades to Business Class and vouchers for excess baggage on all international services. Passengers can earn miles on each regional and international sector and can be redeemed across the network, including to 18 destinations in Nigeria. Arik Air currently flies to nine international destinations in West Africa and beyond, including New York, Johannesburg and London from hubs in Lagos and Abuja. Accruing miles varies according to sector and once a sector has been traveled, customers have the ability to redeem a domestic flight within 14 working days. Labels: Arik Air, Business class, Frequent Flyer Programme posted by iflybusiness
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 Etihad Airways has signed a three-year agreement with Hertz, bringing the airline's passengers a wide range of worldwide car rental benefits as well as money saving offers. The joint venture is intended to integrate the technology platforms of both Hertz and Etihad Airways to deliver a seamless travel experience.Hertz has built a new out-and-out microsite enabling Etihad Airways customers to book online, and has also created an exceptional platform enabling Etihad Call Centre staff to offer customers a competitive deal on car hire while booking their flights by phone. Hertz car rental services are now accessible to all Etihad Airways customers internationally through multiple reservation channels, including etihad.com, Etihad call centres, Etihad Holidays and retail outlets. This absolute partnership stands out as a market leader in terms of incorporation between an airline and a car rental organisation, and builds on the reimbursement and privileges of the companies existing loyalty programme partnership. In order to mark the commencement of the partnership, all Etihad Airways clientele renting a car with Hertz by April 30, 2011 will have the opportunity to win a lavish package of 2 return Etihad Airways flights to either Europe or Australia, five nights’ five-star accommodation at Relais & Chateaux, and the use of a Hertz Prestige Collection vehicle for 5 days. Labels: American Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flights posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, January 17, 2011Qantas Airways will introduce flights from Sydney to Dallas Fort Worth this May, with the return leg routing through Brisbane. On the other hand, the airline will drop existing flights from Sydney to San Francisco. The four times-weekly service (departing Sydney on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) will begin on May 16,2011 using Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The outbound leg will operate directly from Sydney to Dallas, while the inbound leg will route via Brisbane.  Interestingly Qantas says that the flight is being sold as a three-class offering (as opposed to the usual four-class economy, premium economy, business class and first class offering). As a consequence of the new Dallas service,Qantas route between Sydney and San Francisco will be dropped on May 14. The carrier will also develop its commercial relationship with fellow Oneworld member American Airlines, whose chief hub is at Dallas Fort Worth. Labels: Business Class Air, economy class, First Class, Qantas Airways posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Japan Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they have decided to initiate their joint business from April 1, 2011, based on the anticipated start of revenue-sharing on appropriate trans-Pacific flights.The airlines is utilizing a phased approach to bring additional travel choices and better benefits to customers as quickly as possible.
 Customers can hope to profit from improved flight schedules, extended code sharing, additional coordinated services as well as greater access to a wider variety of fares. Japan Airlines will also co-locate in American's Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport effective March 27, when Japan Airlines' summer schedule commences. Additional customer benefits over the approaching months are expected as the cooperation level strengthens between the two airlines. In addition to bringing benefits to clients sooner, Japan Airlines and American Airlines are announcing a jointly-formulated commemorative trans-Pacific economy-class airfare for sale in Japan from the present moment for travel between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2011. Traditionally, routings involving both airlines were normally only available at much higher fare levels. Labels: American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Travel posted by iflybusiness
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Friday, January 7, 2011In order to attract more business travelers, Southwest Airlines has rolled out a revamped frequent-flyer program. The Texas-based airline, identified for its inexpensive domestic flights, unveiled a new Rapid Rewards program. The program, set to be launched on March 1, will replace the ancient system, whereby frequent-flyer credits were based on the number of trips taken with a new one, in which points accrue based on fares.  The new plan also consists of perks for elite rewards program members, including free on board Wi-Fi. Distinct from the old program, points will not end and they will be utilizable for any seat, with no blackout dates. Clients will also have the new alternative to use their Southwest points toward global flights. Airline industry experts stated that the changes in the reward structure were most probably to profit business travelers, who tend to pay higher fares as they often book at the last minute. Labels: business travelers, Southwest Airlines posted by iflybusiness
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced flights to its eighth destination in Bangalore,India.Currently Etihad operates 4 return flights a week to Bangalore.
The airline would augment to a daily service on the route from March 25, 2011 at the beginning of its summer scheduling season.  Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways Country Manager in India stated that India is an immensely significant market for Etihad and that they also operate to more destinations in India than any other country. Etihad operates a two class Airbus A320 on the novel Bangalore route configured to accommodate 140 passengers with 20 in Business class and 120 in Economy class. With the inclusion of Bangalore, Etihad flies to 8 Indian destinations, counting the cities of New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad and Kochi with a totality of 49 flights to India per week. Labels: Air India, Bangalore, Business class, economy class, Etihad Airways posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Emirates will be escalating its commitment to Switzerland on 1st June 2011 by commencing daily flights between Thailand, Dubai and Geneva.
Geneva, one of the chief banking and financial cities of the world, will develop into Emirates 111th worldwide destination and its 26th destination in Europe. Geneva is home to over 300 global governmental and non-governmental organizations.  His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates chairman and CEO stated lately that Switzerland has been part of the Emirates network since 1992, when they began flights from Dubai to Zurich.He also added that the announcement of Geneva as their newest European destination underlined their commitment to this important country. The new service will be operated with a grouping of Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, in a three-class configuration, offering Private Suites in First Class, lie-flat seats in Business Class, and Economy Class. Emirates presently offers double-daily flights between Dubai and Zurich. Labels: Business Class Air, economy class, Emirates Airlines posted by iflybusiness
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