Airline News: May 2011, Business class airfares, tickets

Qantas lately commenced a daily Boeing 747-400 service connecting Sydney and Perth, taking on challenger Virgin Australia over the well known coast-to-coast service.

The Red Roo 747-400 will run as QF581, which leaves Sydney at 10.10am will arrive in Perth at 1.05pm.The partner QF582, which is wheels-up at Perth at 2.35pm will arrive in Sydney at 8.20pm.

The jumbo sports Qantas original two-class configuration consists of 56 business class seats and 356 economy and does not include a premium economy cabin. Business-class passengers will be granted noise-reduction headsets.Additionally,the flights will serve one meal each way-lunch on QF581 out of Sydney and dinner on QF582 out of Perth.

Labels: Business class, economy class, Qantas Airways

Friday, May 27, 2011

Oman Air to purchase seventh A330 aircraft

Oman Air is about to obtain its seventh Airbus 330-200 aircraft very soon.Head of the Senior Management Affairs of Oman Air Abdul Aziz Bin Saud Al Raisi stated that the decision to acquire the A330 aircraft was taken bearing in mind the appropriateness of the aircraft and meeting their long term approach to operate a proficient and reliable fleet with proven operating costs.

The aircraft comprises of two classes, one economy class and the other one business class.The aircraft can put up 20 passengers in the business class and 196 in the economy class.

The economy class seats will provide adaptable headrests and footrests as well as individual 10 inch video screens. The business class seats will provide lie-flat seats, electrically controlled backrest and leg rest, a buddy seat as well as a 17-inch in-flight entertainment screen.

Labels: Business class, economy class, Oman Air

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

United Airlines Introduces Daily Nonstop Flights Connecting Los Angeles and Shanghai

United Airlines will introduce its first ever service connecting Los Angeles and Shanghai, China,with daily nonstop flights from the airline's hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The fresh route provides a link connecting the second-largest city in the U.S. and mainland China's center for finance and trade.

Jim Compton,United's executive vice president and chief revenue officer stated that United operates more routes from the U.S. to China than any other airline, and this new service is a major step in the expansion of their U.S.-China network. The new flights will provide clientele additional convenient options for travel between the two countries.

United Airlines commenced operating flights to China in 1986, it has 11 daily nonstop flights to Beijing,Hong Kong and Shanghai from hubs in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco as well as Washington.

Labels: Los Angeles, Shanghai, United Airlines

Friday, May 20, 2011

Lufthansa Allows Passengers To Carry Additional Baggage

Germany based airline Lufthansa has announced a simplification of its baggage allowance policy that will enable passengers to carry more luggage with them when they fly.

Mostly, when an airline says it will simplify its baggage allowance policy, what that actually means is they will reduce the amount, passengers can carry with them. However, this time around, this does not seem to be the case with Lufthansa. Their policy change will increase the weight allowance allotted to passengers.

Applying the "piece concept" to their baggage policy, Lufthansa will enable its passengers to take certain number of pieces of luggage with them, free of charge, that relies on their ticket class. Economy passengers will be allowed to carry a single piece weighing up to 23 kg, business class will be allowed two bags with a combined weight of 64kg and first class passengers can take up to three bags weighing 32kg each.

Labels: Lufthansa, Lufthansa Airlines

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Malaysia Airlines Upgrades Services to Improve Customer Experience

Malaysia Airlines lately introduced the Frontend Check-in Lounge, an upgraded and elite premium check-in facility at KL International Airport (KLIA) for its First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Enrich Platinum Loyalty and Frequent Flyer members. The launch was graced by the presence of well-known Malaysian celebrity, Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina. Additionally Malaysia Airlines' Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid and Malaysia Airlines' Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Tengku Dato Sri Azmil Zahruddi were present at the launch.

First class and business class passengers of Malaysia Airlines will now be able to get pleasure from Malaysia Airlines hospitality in a special check-in lounge where their departure procedures at KLIA will be processed with simplicity and comfort.The Enrich Platinum members will persist in enjoying the 'Meet and Greet' service which will now be part of the fresh Frontend Check-in Lounge.

This transformed environment will assist the airline's personnel and their customers to interact in a classier, friendlier and cozier atmosphere while the novel check-in technologies launched in this facility will additionally help to automate processes and develop workforce productivity.

Labels: Business class, First Class, Malaysia Airlines

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Strategic Airlines plans to start US flights in September

Newcomer Strategic Airlines plans to begin flights to the USA as early as September this year, taking on Qantas Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Australia through its alliance with Delta in the battle for trans-Pacific travelers.

The airline, which is reportedly poised to rename itself Air Australia, has obtained permission from the International Air Services Commission for an unlimited number of passenger flights to the US.

The outcome is that business travelers can look forward to increased competition on American routes and lower fares as a result of Strategic's appearance on the lucrative US route.

Strategic says it plans to start the flights this September but the airline won't be able to offer direct services, however, as its Airbus A330 aircraft will need a stopover in Honolulu before continuing to the west coast , which could be done with its own aircraft or by code-sharing with a US-based airline partner.

Labels: Air Australia, Flights, Qantas Airways, Strategic Airlines, United Airlines

Monday, May 9, 2011

Emirates To Improve Connection Options Through Its Dubai Hub

Emirates is adding a third daily flight to its Sydney-Dubai route so travellers can make faster connections to Europe, an airline speaker confirmed to Australian Business Traveller today.

The early-morning flight EK415 (leaving Sydney at 0600) is specifically scheduled to arrive into Dubai at 1330 for same-day connections to London, Munich, Paris, Rome, Milan, Zurich, Athens and Moscow.

In the return direction, the flight leaves Dubai at a connection-convenient 0140 to arrive in Sydney at 2230. Distinct Emirates' Daily Airbus A380 Flight to Sydney which extends to Auckland, the new flights won't cross the Tasman before returning to Dubai.

Business travellers from provincial Australia have particular reason to celebrate. Emirates will put up connecting passengers in first and business class overnight at the Stamford Plaza hotel at Sydney Airport so they can be sure to make the early flight to Dubai.

Emirates will use stretched Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route, with 12 first class suites, 42 angled lie-flat business class seats, and 304 seats in a 3-4-3 economy class arrangement at the back of the plane.

Labels: Australian Business Traveller, business flights to sydney

Friday, May 6, 2011

British Airways Doubles The Flights To Rio de Janeiro

British Airways is increasing its services to Brazil by doubling its weekly frequency to Rio de Janeiro from three to six flights.

Flights to Rio de Janeiro will now depart Heathrow for Rio every day, except Mondays. The departure time remains at 12.15pm, landing in Rio at 9.55pm local time. The flight will continue to be served by a three class B777, enabling customers to choose from World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premier economy) and the airline's fully flat beds in Club World (business class).

Neil Cottrell, British Airways' head of network planning believed that they are experiencing a real increase in demand for Rio and by doubling the number of frequencies, they are able to offer their customers more choice and greater availability. Additionally, he also stated that Brazil is also experiencing strong economic growth and this capacity increase is a great opportunity for British Airways to be part of that growth.

Labels: British Airways, Rio de Janeiro

Thursday, May 5, 2011

American Airlines Introduces New Service to Finland

American Airlines lately commenced seasonal continuous services connecting Chicago O'Hare and Helsinki. The airlines will fly one daily round-trip flight on the route through Oct. 29. American Airlines will fly the route on Boeing 767-300 aircraft set up with 30 lie-flat business class seats as well as 195 seats in coach.

Helsinki is a major hub for AA's oneworld partner Finnair.American Airlines in a release stated that the Helsinki flight is one of the fresh routes announced last October as a segment of American's trans-Atlantic dual business with British Airways and Iberia.

Loretta Kuss, American's Regional Director, Passenger Sales for Chicago stated that the new service will allow Finnish passengers to connect to almost 75 destinations beyond Chicago, while allowing U.S. passengers to connect to almost 15 destinations across Scandinavia,the Baltics, Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Poland, Northern Germany as well as domestic markets in Finland.

Labels: American Airlines, Business class

Monday, May 2, 2011

Non-Stop Flights From South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA), formally introduced its fresh non-stop round-trip service connecting New York and South Africa on May 1st. The non-stop flight from Johannesburg to New York complements the previously popular non-stop New York-Johannesburg service that offers rapid and suitable connections to more than 40 destinations all the way through the African continent. In the past, the return flight from Johannesburg to New York made a 1-hour passenger and refueling stop in Dakar, Senegal.

Effective May 1st, the flight leaves Johannesburg at 8:35 p.m. for a non-stop journey to New York that reaches at 6:40 a.m the subsequent day. The fresh flight schedule saves the traveler 90 minutes of travel time. Additionally, when travelers reach New York, they have even more connection choices with several airlines, including their code share partners United Airlines and JetBlue Airways, which can take them to points throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.

Labels: Johannesburg, New York, South African Airways

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