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Air Travel NewsThursday, June 16, 2011The U.S airline American Airlines are to offer premium passengers with Galaxy Tablets during their flight journeys. This new improvement will be accessible on global flights to Europe and South America, which implies that passengers traveling in First and Business Class will be able to partake of additional entertainment by utilizing the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet gadgets.  Approximately 6,000 machines will be used across American Airlines services on board the company's Boeing 767-300 planes. The machines run on an Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS, is Wi-Fi enabled, have a responsive touch screen and is currently the thinnest tab, at 8.6mm wide in the market. Replacing the existing entertainment systems for premium passengers, the Galaxy Tablets will provide TV shows, films, games as well as additional features. The passengers will also be able to buy internet usage, enabling them to send emails as well as browse the web whilst in-flight. The chief commercial officer for American Airlines, Virasb Vahidi stated that they were working hard to refresh their fleet and invest prudently in new products and services to modernize and augment the travel experience. He also added that working with Samsung to outfit their premium cabins with the ground-breaking Galaxy Tab will provide their premium clients a contemporary and an innovative in-flight entertainment experience. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, Galaxy Tablets posted by iflybusiness
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Thursday, May 5, 2011American 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 posted by iflybusiness
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Thursday, April 7, 2011The newest agreement between American Airlines and Expedia on the sharing of American Airlines' inventory, restoring American Airlines fares to Expedia and Hotwire through the Global Distribution System (GDS), has won endorsement from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)."We are pleased to see collaboration leading toward an effective solution that serves both American Airlines and Expedia",Michael W. McCormick, managerial director and COO of the GBTA said.  "As with any technology based system there is always room for novelty and we believe a collaborative approach that does not section the market is the best possible outcome." "In the end, with industry participants working together, we can improve on current technology and continue to focus on the creed that are critical to business travel procurement: transparency, access, and competition," McCormick said. The GBTA consists of more than 5,000 members who manage more than $340 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures yearly. Labels: American Airlines, Business Travel posted by iflybusiness
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
American Airlines has commenced new flights between New York and Tokyo due to excessive demand.
The carrier will persist with its existing route connecting New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tokyo's Narita airport but the new service will land at Haneda airport, which is nearer to the centre of Tokyo.  The service will utilize a Boeing 777 and will provide 247 seats in total consisting of 16 first class, 37 business class as well as 194 in economy class. Haneda is one of the busiest in the region and the fourth busiest in the world as around 70 million passengers pass through it every year. Also since it is also the chief air hub for domestic flights,American Airlines believe the new service will assist those travelers planning to take constant connections to other cities in Japan. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, economy class, Haneda Airport, Tokyo posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, 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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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 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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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Passionate travel enthusiasts and devoted readers of 'Business Traveler' magazine have once again selected American Airlines as their preferred airline for First Class travel. This is the third consecutive year American Airlines is presented with this award.
8000 arbitrarily chosen 'Business Traveler' subscribers participated in Business Traveler's 2010 Best in Business Travel Survey. Selections for the open-ended survey were submitted and finalized in mid-September and very lately the results were announced - American Airlines has been granted "Best North American Airline for First Class Service."  Rob Friedman, Americans Airlines’ Vice President – Marketing stated that they knew ‘Business Traveler’ readers represent their best customers and seasoned travelers with high expectations. He also added that this award reflects American Airlines’ constant assurance to enhance the travel experience for their customers, and that they were honored to be named best North American Airline for First Class service to destinations in North America and around the world. American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connection serve nearly 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers accounts for more than 900 aircraft. Labels: American Airlines, Business Traveler, First Class posted by iflybusiness
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Thursday, October 7, 2010British Airways (BA) lately announced that it will initiate non-stop daily flights between San Diego and London Heathrow as a first advantage of the official launch of the fresh joint business agreement with American Airlines and Iberia. The new transatlantic service to London is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2011 and will be functioning with the carrier's popular three-class Boeing 777 aircraft.  Cathy Bradley Berg, American Airlines Regional Vice President, Passenger Sales Western Division stated that they have been waiting for 14 years to be able to bring these benefits to their customers, and it's great news that they can now put their plans into action commencing in San Diego. He also added that this partnership will further boost oneworld(R), in what has been a historic year for the alliance, and enable then invest in new products and services while offering more choices for their customers. Labels: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, London Heathrow, San Deigo posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, September 13, 2010American Airlines, announced it will commence three days a week service connecting Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG) from Dec 16. The seasonal service will fly through April 4, 2011, and then resume for the summer season between June 9, 2011, and Aug. 22, 2011. The service will begin again for the 2012 season on Nov. 22, 2011. The flights will be operated using Boeing 767-300 aircraft that provide two-class service with 28 Business Class seats as well as 191 Economy Class seats.  Peter Dolara, American's Senior Vice President – Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America stated that these new flights offer a brilliant opportunity for people from Texas, the Southwest, West Coast and Midwest to fly via the largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brazil's most well known cultural and tourism destination, Rio de Janeiro.He also added that they believe seasonal service through Dallas/Fort Worth is an ideal accompaniment to the upcoming new daily flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport that starts on Nov 18 as well as the already existing daily flight from Miami International Airport. The Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert stated that they were very excited that Rio will be joining the growing list of destination points from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.In addition he said that for vacation and business travelers alike, the region's worldwide reputation continues to develop and they were pleased American Airlines is helping connect them with the world. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, economy class, Rio de Janeiro posted by iflybusiness
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Monday, May 10, 2010 American Airlines will be launching their new service from Chicago to Beijing beginning May 25.The airlines has deferred the launch date twice due to concerns about runway space as well as the landing and departure schedule at Beijing Capital International Airport.American Airlines finally worked out a schedule with the airport.There will be 4 weekly, nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.On Friday and Saturday, flights will leave at 8:30pm, while Tuesday and Thursday flights will leave at 9:30pm.The return flights from Beijing will reach in Chicago at 7:49am Thursday, Saturday as well as Sunday, and at 6:49am on Tuesday. The airlines will provide 14 First Class seats, 37 Business Class seats, as well as 194 Economy seats. Labels: American Airlines, Beijing, Business class, Chicago posted by iflybusiness
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 American Airlines has decided to launch new flights from John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid on May 1 and is providing passengers additional bonus miles and special introductory fare prices.The non-stop flights will leave JFK daily at 5:25 p.m. begining May 1 and land in Madrid at 7:20 a.m. Commencing May 2, on a daily basis flights will leave Madrid at 10 a.m. and arrive at JFK at 12:20 p.m. The airlines will be on a Boeing 757 that will include 16 business class seats and 166 economy cabin seats. Ageles Alarco Canosa, the chief executive officer of Tourism Madrid stated that its a grand news that American Airlines has decided to commence a new connection between Madrid and New York, forming a bridge between two great cosmopolitan, dynamic regions. An extraordinary offer is being made to AAdvantage Members who book a roundtrip and fly connecting May 1 and June 30. The customers will be able to obtain 10,000 bonus miles for business class fares and 5,000 bonus miles for economy class fares. Additionally,American Airlines is also providing opening fares of $439 for a roundtrip in the economy class for JFK to Madrid flights that depart on Sunday through Thursday and return Monday through Thursday.The fare charge is $489 for flights that depart between Friday and Saturday and come back between Friday and Sunday.The tickets have to be purchased on AA.com and is for flights that depart between May 1 and May 21 and come back by June 15. The preliminary fare rate also needs a least of Saturday night stay and allows for a 30-day maximum stay. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, business class fares, Madrid posted by iflybusiness
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Delta and American, the world's two largest airlines, are depending on lie-flat seats in order to win back profitable customers.With the reduction of an 18-month global crash in first as well as business class travel, Delta's seats that recline 180 degrees into beds and American's Asian-fusion appetizers are lures for the business passengers whose ranks diminished when the worldwide recession ravaged budgets for international flying.
 Filling the finest seats at the front of airplane cabins is essential to U.S. airlines labors to return to profit in 2010 after weak demand compelled them into discounting to entice vacationers.Business fliers are cherished as they normally pay the maximum prices and take to the air more often.  Chris McGinnis,editor of The BAT,a San Francisco-based newsletter and blog for regular travelers commented that in case your flying to Japan or Seoul,it makes a lot of difference to really relax,sleep and arrive rested and all prepared to carry on with business.You would really feel pampered during your journey. Labels: American Airlines, Business class, Delta Airlines posted by iflybusiness
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