For those interested in upgrading on airlines flights, there are three ways to get out of coach: qualify for a free upgrade, use frequent flier miles to upgrade to business class service, or purchase an upgrade -- usually by buying airlines upgrade coupons.
US Airways flight upgrade awards allow you to upgrade your purchased fare to a confirmed First Class seat for either one-way or roundtrip travel by redeeming award miles. Upgrades are subject to capacity control, and are only available for travel on US Airways.
As for free upgrades, most us airlines offer them to either elite-level frequent fliers or passengers traveling on full-fare economy tickets (sometimes you have to meet both criteria). These upgrades are generally based on availability and are usually confirmed shortly before travel.
delta airlines gives free upgrades to passengers traveling on full-fare coach tickets to domestic and some international destinations, while United and american airlines reward some elite customers with free e-upgrade or paper certificates based on mileage flown.
For those who aren't elite fliers or don't pay top dollar for a ticket, they can use frequent flier miles to upgrade from coach to business class seats. But here's the catch: even if you are using miles to upgrade, US Airways will only let you do so if you are traveling on an eligible, usually higher, fare.
''I see a lot of people who are on a $99 fare and then they're upset to find out they can't upgrade,'' Mr. Bennett said, which is why he recommends asking if you can use miles to upgrade a particular fare before you buy your ticket. For international travel, he also suggests making sure you are allowed to use miles to upgrade if you are purchasing a ticket that includes travel on an airline's code share partner.
How many miles you need for an upgrade depends on the price of your ticket and the airline you are flying. On US Airways, for example, you need 10,000 miles to upgrade a round-trip domestic ticket if you have bought a full-fare coach or nonrestricted ticket, but 20,000 miles for most economy fares. But United requires 16,000 miles to upgrade a round-trip, full-fare domestic ticket and 30,000 miles for most economy fares. With some airlines, certain discount coach fares cannot be upgraded using miles at all.
The carriers will usually confirm an upgrade using frequent flier miles when you buy your ticket, but upgrades are based on availability and in some cases, an airline won't release seats for an upgrade until shortly before a flight.
Although details of the programs vary, the e-upgrade coupons typically come in 500-mile segments, so you might have to use four coupons for a 1,700-mile flight. If you buy coupons, they generally cost $50 each, meaning a round-trip cross-country upgrade (about 6,000 miles) would cost 12 coupons or $600. Sometimes, discounts are available to elite fliers, customers who buy the coupons online or buy in bulk.
Some carriers also offer customers the option to trade miles for e-upgrades, but for now, you can usually get more value for your miles -- and earlier confirmation of your upgrade -- through the airlines' regular frequent flier programs. But this might not always be a deal. For instance, United requires 50,000 miles for eight e-upgrades -- not enough coupons to upgrade a round-trip ticket from Los Angeles to New York -- while you could upgrade that ticket using 30,000 frequent flier miles.
But before you trade miles or cash for any of these programs, read the fine print. E-upgrades cannot be used on some international routes or with all fares, and in some cases the e-upgrades expire after a year. Indeed, with the cuts some airlines have made recently to business- and first-class fares, those who follow the industry say passengers considering an upgrade should first research what it would cost to simply buy a business- or first-class ticket.
''It's a little-known trend that discounted business-class fares are becoming very inexpensive,'' said Matthew J. Bennett, publisher of Firstclassflyer.com, which offers free advice and a newsletter with tips on ways to fly up front.
Monday, March 28, 2011
american express hhonors surpass review
Hilton and American Express introduced a new HHonors credit card, dubbed the Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express, The main difference between the Surpass Card and the original Hilton Amex is that, in exchange for an annual fee of $75/year, the Surpass Card offers free Hilton Gold status for the first year, 9 HHonors points per dollar spent at Hilton hotels and HHonors Diamond VIP status once spending reaches $40,000 per year.
the list of american express hhonors surpass credit card benefits include:
Up to 40,000 signup bonus points — enough for up to five free nights
Up to 20,000 HHonors points with first eight Hilton Family stays charged to the Card during your first 18 months of Cardmembership
HHonors Gold VIP status complimentary with your first year; to maintain thereafter, total eligible spend must reach $20,000 annually
HHonors Diamond VIP status when your total eligible spend reaches $40,000 annually
$75/year annual fee
9 HHonors bonus points for every eligible dollar spent at participating Hilton Family hotels
6 HHonors bonus points for every eligible dollar spent at gas stations, drugstores, and more
3 HHonors bonus points for virtually every dollar spent elsewhere
500 HHonors bonus points when you book online at any Hilton Family Hotel Website using your Card
One other noteable improvement has also been made to both the american express Surpass Card and the no-fee card: 6 HHonors points (as opposed to 5) will be earned for each dollar spent at grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores, and on phone, cable, satellite TV, and internet service bills.
If you already have a Hilton Amex, you can call now to have your card upgraded once it’s available. Otherwise, it appears you’ll have to wait a bit until the application becomes generally available.
the list of american express hhonors surpass credit card benefits include:
Up to 40,000 signup bonus points — enough for up to five free nights
Up to 20,000 HHonors points with first eight Hilton Family stays charged to the Card during your first 18 months of Cardmembership
HHonors Gold VIP status complimentary with your first year; to maintain thereafter, total eligible spend must reach $20,000 annually
HHonors Diamond VIP status when your total eligible spend reaches $40,000 annually
$75/year annual fee
9 HHonors bonus points for every eligible dollar spent at participating Hilton Family hotels
6 HHonors bonus points for every eligible dollar spent at gas stations, drugstores, and more
3 HHonors bonus points for virtually every dollar spent elsewhere
500 HHonors bonus points when you book online at any Hilton Family Hotel Website using your Card
One other noteable improvement has also been made to both the american express Surpass Card and the no-fee card: 6 HHonors points (as opposed to 5) will be earned for each dollar spent at grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores, and on phone, cable, satellite TV, and internet service bills.
If you already have a Hilton Amex, you can call now to have your card upgraded once it’s available. Otherwise, it appears you’ll have to wait a bit until the application becomes generally available.
td first class visa travel insurance
TD Canada Trust introduced the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card offer cardholders "Book Any Way" flexibility, valuable travel insurance and prestigious travel services.
This credit card puts the cardholder in control. Now cardholders can book airlines tickets through their favourite travel agent or online web-site, tour package provider, a last-minute flight deal or promotion, directly with the hotel or airline. The choice is theirs. There are no requirements to book through a travel rewards program provider with limitations on points tiers, seat availability or modes of travel.
"The ability to book travel any way is a feature cardholders will love," said Jim Sallas, Senior Vice President Personal Lending and Visa, TD Canada Trust. "When we say any way, we really mean it and that includes everything from popular travel websites, to traditional travel agents, to our exclusive TD Visa Travel Rewards Centre and website. It means this credit card will make it easier for cardholders to get the trip they really want." Simple, Fast and Easy Points Redemption
First Class features and benefits
In addition to the flexibility of booking travel any way, the TD First
Class Travel Visa Infinite Card is rich with features designed specifically
for Canadians who love to travel, including:
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption Insurance
- Complimentary Concierge Assistance - trip planning help is available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and includes assistance in the event
of an emergency while travelling
- VIP treatment at the world's finest hotels and resorts through
exclusive hotel privileges.
- Access to restaurant ratings and reviews of the world's most
outstanding restaurants
- and much more!
While many competitor cards require their cardholders to reach point travel tiers to travel to specified destinations, with the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card redeeming points is simple and easy to understand. For every $1.00 in purchases made using the card, cardholders earn 3 TD Points that can be redeemed towards any type of travel.
TD offers two other travel cards with the flexibility to book any way. The TD Platinum Travel Visa and TD Classic Travel Visa Cards complete a suite of travel rewards cards that appeal to a wide range of Canadians who want to earn travel rewards. For more information about the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card and our other new travel rewards cards, visit http://www.tdfirstclass.com/travel
This credit card puts the cardholder in control. Now cardholders can book airlines tickets through their favourite travel agent or online web-site, tour package provider, a last-minute flight deal or promotion, directly with the hotel or airline. The choice is theirs. There are no requirements to book through a travel rewards program provider with limitations on points tiers, seat availability or modes of travel.
"The ability to book travel any way is a feature cardholders will love," said Jim Sallas, Senior Vice President Personal Lending and Visa, TD Canada Trust. "When we say any way, we really mean it and that includes everything from popular travel websites, to traditional travel agents, to our exclusive TD Visa Travel Rewards Centre and website. It means this credit card will make it easier for cardholders to get the trip they really want." Simple, Fast and Easy Points Redemption
First Class features and benefits
In addition to the flexibility of booking travel any way, the TD First
Class Travel Visa Infinite Card is rich with features designed specifically
for Canadians who love to travel, including:
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption Insurance
- Complimentary Concierge Assistance - trip planning help is available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and includes assistance in the event
of an emergency while travelling
- VIP treatment at the world's finest hotels and resorts through
exclusive hotel privileges.
- Access to restaurant ratings and reviews of the world's most
outstanding restaurants
- and much more!
While many competitor cards require their cardholders to reach point travel tiers to travel to specified destinations, with the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card redeeming points is simple and easy to understand. For every $1.00 in purchases made using the card, cardholders earn 3 TD Points that can be redeemed towards any type of travel.
TD offers two other travel cards with the flexibility to book any way. The TD Platinum Travel Visa and TD Classic Travel Visa Cards complete a suite of travel rewards cards that appeal to a wide range of Canadians who want to earn travel rewards. For more information about the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card and our other new travel rewards cards, visit http://www.tdfirstclass.com/travel
delta airlines lounge at Indianapolis airport
Delta airlines opened new business lounge at Indianapolis International Airport, completing the second of four airport lounge openings scheduled this year as part of the airline’s ongoing $2 billion investment in improved airport facilities and global products and service.
Located inside security on Concourse A, the new 4,800-square-foot Indianapolis lounge is the first and only premium airport lounge for business travelers in the state of Indiana. Available to Delta Sky Club members and their guests, the club offers free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and Wi-Fi, wireless charging pads for smartphones, as well as personalized flight assistance, satellite TV and computer workstation access.
”This new Delta Sky Club reflects our commitment to improve the travel experience across our global network with the first airport lounge to serve premium customers in Indianapolis,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president – Network Planning. “From Indiana to India to every point across our network, we are betting big on customer service with the biggest re-investment in airports, products and technology for our customers in more than a decade.”
The delta airlines Indianapolis club design features sleek furnishings and contemporary aerial landscape art, depicting regional Indiana views seen from an airplane window seat. These elements will be replicated in new clubs scheduled to open later this year in Philadelphia, as well as in renovations currently under way at other existing lounges.
Delta Sky Club membership provides access to more than 50 airport Club locations worldwide and was named best airport lounge by readers of Executive Traveler and by Business Traveler magazines four years in a row and Global Traveler magazine for the past two years. More information regarding Delta Sky Clubs is available at delta.com/skyclub.
Delta is the leading airline at Indianapolis International Airport with more than 40 year-round daily departures to 13 nonstop U.S. destinations and seasonal international service to Cancun. The airline also is one of the longest-serving at Indianapolis, with continuous service dating to the mid-1940s.
Located inside security on Concourse A, the new 4,800-square-foot Indianapolis lounge is the first and only premium airport lounge for business travelers in the state of Indiana. Available to Delta Sky Club members and their guests, the club offers free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and Wi-Fi, wireless charging pads for smartphones, as well as personalized flight assistance, satellite TV and computer workstation access.
”This new Delta Sky Club reflects our commitment to improve the travel experience across our global network with the first airport lounge to serve premium customers in Indianapolis,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president – Network Planning. “From Indiana to India to every point across our network, we are betting big on customer service with the biggest re-investment in airports, products and technology for our customers in more than a decade.”
The delta airlines Indianapolis club design features sleek furnishings and contemporary aerial landscape art, depicting regional Indiana views seen from an airplane window seat. These elements will be replicated in new clubs scheduled to open later this year in Philadelphia, as well as in renovations currently under way at other existing lounges.
Delta Sky Club membership provides access to more than 50 airport Club locations worldwide and was named best airport lounge by readers of Executive Traveler and by Business Traveler magazines four years in a row and Global Traveler magazine for the past two years. More information regarding Delta Sky Clubs is available at delta.com/skyclub.
Delta is the leading airline at Indianapolis International Airport with more than 40 year-round daily departures to 13 nonstop U.S. destinations and seasonal international service to Cancun. The airline also is one of the longest-serving at Indianapolis, with continuous service dating to the mid-1940s.
Aer Arann Launches Southend Airport Routes
Aer Arann Launches London Southend Airport flight Routes to two of Ireland’s key business and tourism regions.
From March Aer Arann will operate two daily return flights between London Southend Airport and Galway on Ireland’s Atlantic west coast and Waterford, the crystal city in Ireland’s sunny south east. From March 27th, Aer Arann will operate direct flights, twice a day, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to London Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.
The new services will be the first to be operated into London Southend Airport by an Irish commercial airline and mark the opening of Ireland’s new gateway to London and the English south east.
Direct flights will operate seven days per week from Waterford. Flights from Galway will operate direct four days per week and on three days a week will operate via Waterford.
The new routes between Ireland and London Southend Airport are expected to boost both business and tourism travel between the UK and both Galway and Waterford. The two new flights per day open new links from Southend, Essex and the greater London area to Ireland’s regions offering fast, convenient and cost effective travel that will provide a timely boost to the local economies.
Aer Arann’s services from London Southend Airport will provide passengers with a fast, hassle-free route to Galway and Waterford perfect for both the business and leisure passenger.
In turn passengers from Ireland will benefit from the convenience of a ten minute transfer from plane to train and frequent, affordable trains to Liverpool Street Station operating from London Southend Airport’s new train station.
“Together with London Southend Airport we are delighted to provide business and leisure customers with new connections between Ireland and the UK,” he said.
Southend airport is currently undergoing development which will see an extended runway, a new rail link with central London and a new terminal open by 2012.
Alastair Welch, Managing Director Stobart Air and London Southend Airport commented “Aer Arann’s announcement today marks a significant milestone in the development of London Southend Airport. 2011 is a very big year for us with a new railway station and control tower now complete, and a new passenger terminal, runway extension and airport hotel also underway”.
From March Aer Arann will operate two daily return flights between London Southend Airport and Galway on Ireland’s Atlantic west coast and Waterford, the crystal city in Ireland’s sunny south east. From March 27th, Aer Arann will operate direct flights, twice a day, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to London Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.
The new services will be the first to be operated into London Southend Airport by an Irish commercial airline and mark the opening of Ireland’s new gateway to London and the English south east.
Direct flights will operate seven days per week from Waterford. Flights from Galway will operate direct four days per week and on three days a week will operate via Waterford.
The new routes between Ireland and London Southend Airport are expected to boost both business and tourism travel between the UK and both Galway and Waterford. The two new flights per day open new links from Southend, Essex and the greater London area to Ireland’s regions offering fast, convenient and cost effective travel that will provide a timely boost to the local economies.
Aer Arann’s services from London Southend Airport will provide passengers with a fast, hassle-free route to Galway and Waterford perfect for both the business and leisure passenger.
In turn passengers from Ireland will benefit from the convenience of a ten minute transfer from plane to train and frequent, affordable trains to Liverpool Street Station operating from London Southend Airport’s new train station.
“Together with London Southend Airport we are delighted to provide business and leisure customers with new connections between Ireland and the UK,” he said.
Southend airport is currently undergoing development which will see an extended runway, a new rail link with central London and a new terminal open by 2012.
Alastair Welch, Managing Director Stobart Air and London Southend Airport commented “Aer Arann’s announcement today marks a significant milestone in the development of London Southend Airport. 2011 is a very big year for us with a new railway station and control tower now complete, and a new passenger terminal, runway extension and airport hotel also underway”.
delta airlines iceland special fares
Delta airlines announced new nonstop service between New York and iceland, beginning June 1, 2011.* When service begins, Delta will be the only U.S. carrier to serve Iceland nonstop from the United States.
The flight, between JFK and Keflavik International Airport in Reykjavik, will be operated with a 170-seat Boeing 757-200 aircraft with 15 seats in BusinessElite and 155 seats in Economy.
The flight will also operate direct from Delta's hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul under the same flight number, with a stop at New York-JFK.
"Our new flight to Iceland is another milestone in our efforts to be the leading domestic and international carrier in New York," said Gail Grimmett, Delta's senior vice president – New York. "We have always prided ourselves in offering a large number of unique destinations from our JFK hub to provide customers convenient access to growing but underserved global markets. The addition of Reykjavik also marks the first service in Iceland for SkyTeam, the leading global airline alliance that includes Delta, Air France-KLM, Alitalia and nine other airlines."
special Fares are available for purchase only at delta.com or from your travel agent. cheap Fares shown are round-trip, and return purchase is required. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets.
This week Delta also announced a plan to reinvent the customer dining experience at LaGuardia with the introduction of 13 new food and beverage concepts at its main terminal beginning this fall and received approval from the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey to take the next steps in implementing plans to revamp its terminal facilities at JFK. The airline plans to unveil specific details of its JFK terminal renovation plan later this month.
The flight, between JFK and Keflavik International Airport in Reykjavik, will be operated with a 170-seat Boeing 757-200 aircraft with 15 seats in BusinessElite and 155 seats in Economy.
The flight will also operate direct from Delta's hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul under the same flight number, with a stop at New York-JFK.
"Our new flight to Iceland is another milestone in our efforts to be the leading domestic and international carrier in New York," said Gail Grimmett, Delta's senior vice president – New York. "We have always prided ourselves in offering a large number of unique destinations from our JFK hub to provide customers convenient access to growing but underserved global markets. The addition of Reykjavik also marks the first service in Iceland for SkyTeam, the leading global airline alliance that includes Delta, Air France-KLM, Alitalia and nine other airlines."
special Fares are available for purchase only at delta.com or from your travel agent. cheap Fares shown are round-trip, and return purchase is required. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets.
This week Delta also announced a plan to reinvent the customer dining experience at LaGuardia with the introduction of 13 new food and beverage concepts at its main terminal beginning this fall and received approval from the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey to take the next steps in implementing plans to revamp its terminal facilities at JFK. The airline plans to unveil specific details of its JFK terminal renovation plan later this month.
delta business class to london promo fare
Delta promotes new routes to London with cheap business class fare
Delta is launching direct flights between Miami and London on their 767-400 aircraft (featuring flat beds in business class), and they have introductory roundtrip business class fares of under $1,500
Travelers looking to fly business class from the East Coast to London may wish to take advantage of a new sale offered by Delta Air Lines.
Remember, when purchasing your tickets at delta.com, you can also:
Avoid direct ticketing charges and online booking fees.
Get double miles for every dollar spent when using your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.
The cheap business class ticket to london is being held to celebrate service from multiple new American destinations to London Heathrow Airport, with the new flights scheduled to launch by the end of March.
Passengers hoping to take advantage of the new routes can now buy discounted business class tickets on flights to London from Boston and Miami as well as connecting flights from Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.
Fares shown are only available at delta.com. Tickets cost £13 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, £20 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited.
Tickets:
Tickets must be purchased no later than 31 March 2011. Fares shown are round-trip fares inclusive of all taxes, fees, and surcharges, and return purchase is required.
Delta is launching direct flights between Miami and London on their 767-400 aircraft (featuring flat beds in business class), and they have introductory roundtrip business class fares of under $1,500
Travelers looking to fly business class from the East Coast to London may wish to take advantage of a new sale offered by Delta Air Lines.
Remember, when purchasing your tickets at delta.com, you can also:
Avoid direct ticketing charges and online booking fees.
Get double miles for every dollar spent when using your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express.
The cheap business class ticket to london is being held to celebrate service from multiple new American destinations to London Heathrow Airport, with the new flights scheduled to launch by the end of March.
Passengers hoping to take advantage of the new routes can now buy discounted business class tickets on flights to London from Boston and Miami as well as connecting flights from Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.
Fares shown are only available at delta.com. Tickets cost £13 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, £20 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited.
Tickets:
Tickets must be purchased no later than 31 March 2011. Fares shown are round-trip fares inclusive of all taxes, fees, and surcharges, and return purchase is required.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
chase united club visa credit card review
United and Chase Card Services are now offering new credit cards designed for frequent travelers who want to take the easy, fast track toward earning miles for their next award trip. With these new cards, cardholders will receive exclusive benefits, including airport lounge Red Carpet Club membership, Economy Plus seating, up to 5,000 or 10,000 miles that count toward elite status, or double and triple miles toward redeeming an award ticket.
"For some of our credit card customers, it is all about quickly and easily earning miles to reach their next reward, and for others, they want exclusive perks that make travel more comfortable.
The exclusive new benefits from United provide cardholders with more value and offer more than the generic credit cards that have characterized the industry for many years.
The United Mileage Plus Club Visa Card benefits ($375 annual fee)
Those who spend a lot of time in busy airports may relax in between connections in the quiet comfort of United's Red Carpet Club lounges with this card. Benefits include:
free Red Carpet Club membership as a cardholder or give it as a gift
Earn up to 10,000 miles per year toward elite status
Earn two miles for every one dollar spent with United, with no cap on the number of miles earned
Earn one mile for every one dollar spent on all other purchases, with no cap on the number of miles earned
Receive Mileage Plus priority cardholder service with specially-trained advisors
"For some of our credit card customers, it is all about quickly and easily earning miles to reach their next reward, and for others, they want exclusive perks that make travel more comfortable.
The exclusive new benefits from United provide cardholders with more value and offer more than the generic credit cards that have characterized the industry for many years.
The United Mileage Plus Club Visa Card benefits ($375 annual fee)
Those who spend a lot of time in busy airports may relax in between connections in the quiet comfort of United's Red Carpet Club lounges with this card. Benefits include:
free Red Carpet Club membership as a cardholder or give it as a gift
Earn up to 10,000 miles per year toward elite status
Earn two miles for every one dollar spent with United, with no cap on the number of miles earned
Earn one mile for every one dollar spent on all other purchases, with no cap on the number of miles earned
Receive Mileage Plus priority cardholder service with specially-trained advisors
AirTran Airways Buy-On-Board Food service
AirTran Airways announced that it will offer Sky Bites(SM), an inflight meal sales service, on 60 of its flights effective immediately, with plans to expand the service to its entire fleet beginning in mid-March. The Sky Bites food service will be offered in conjunction with AirTran Airways' standard inflight service in both Business Class and coach.
Sky Bites offers a la carte items, which range from $1 to $4, or combo packages ranging from $4 to $6 in price. A la carte selections include Kraft Foods snacks, such as Oreo Cakesters, Chips Ahoy! cookies, Nilla Wafers, Cheese Nips crackers and premium beverage options, including new selections such as glaceau smartwater(R) and FUZE(R) Slenderize Strawberry Melon; a Snack Box containing Wheat Thins crackers, Planters Smoked Almonds, Oreo cookies, Garden Veggie Cheese Spread and Sun-Maid Raisins. A variety of combo meals include a snack and a premium beverage. Purchases of Sky Bites(SM) may be made with credit or debit cards.
"AirTran Airways is attentive to our customers' desires, and because our passengers have shown us that inflight food choices are important to them, we are happy to offer the best brands through Sky Bites(SM) on our flights," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "Sky Bites(SM) is designed with the individual traveler in mind and will provide enough variety to ensure there are enough tasty options to satisfy everyone all at a very affordable price."
"We're thrilled to partner with AirTran Airways to bring passengers their favorite Kraft snacks as part of the new Sky Bites(SM) program," said John Blute, Vice President, Non-Commercial National Accounts for Kraft.
Kraft Foodservice is a division of Kraft Foods Global, Inc. one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Kraft Foodservice provides a diverse portfolio of brands, marketing and sales expertise and resources to the U.S. foodservice industry.
Sky Bites offers a la carte items, which range from $1 to $4, or combo packages ranging from $4 to $6 in price. A la carte selections include Kraft Foods snacks, such as Oreo Cakesters, Chips Ahoy! cookies, Nilla Wafers, Cheese Nips crackers and premium beverage options, including new selections such as glaceau smartwater(R) and FUZE(R) Slenderize Strawberry Melon; a Snack Box containing Wheat Thins crackers, Planters Smoked Almonds, Oreo cookies, Garden Veggie Cheese Spread and Sun-Maid Raisins. A variety of combo meals include a snack and a premium beverage. Purchases of Sky Bites(SM) may be made with credit or debit cards.
"AirTran Airways is attentive to our customers' desires, and because our passengers have shown us that inflight food choices are important to them, we are happy to offer the best brands through Sky Bites(SM) on our flights," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "Sky Bites(SM) is designed with the individual traveler in mind and will provide enough variety to ensure there are enough tasty options to satisfy everyone all at a very affordable price."
"We're thrilled to partner with AirTran Airways to bring passengers their favorite Kraft snacks as part of the new Sky Bites(SM) program," said John Blute, Vice President, Non-Commercial National Accounts for Kraft.
Kraft Foodservice is a division of Kraft Foods Global, Inc. one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Kraft Foodservice provides a diverse portfolio of brands, marketing and sales expertise and resources to the U.S. foodservice industry.
continental airlines elite status match promotion
continental airlines onepass Elite Status Match Challenge promotion, offering top-tier flyers of most other airlines a comparable status in the OnePass Elite program. This offer is valid for requests received January 1 – December 31, 2011.
continental airlines will upgrade your account for 90-days to Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite status, based on the elite level you hold in your current frequent flyer program.
continental OnePass Elite Status Flight Requirements
Silver Fly 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles or 15 Elite Qualifying Segments to retain Silver Elite status
Gold Fly 17,500 EQM or 22 EQS to retain Gold Elite status
Platinum Fly 35,000 EQM or 40 Elite Qualifying Segments to retain Platinum Elite status
For Example:
Delta Air Lines Medallion Levels Silver Gold Platinum/Diamond
Level matched to in OnePass Silver Gold Platinum
To keep Elite status for the balance of the 2011 program year, you will need to complete a specific number of flights operated by Continental, Continental Express, Continental Connections, United, or United Express within the 90 day timeframe. The number of flights you must complete depends on the elite level you are matched to:
To be considered for OnePass Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite status through this promotion, please send the following information to:
Email: onepass@coair.com
Mail: OnePass Service Center
Attn: Elite Status Match
P.O. Box 4757
Houston TX 77210-4365
Your OnePass account number. If you are not already a member, join today.
Your name, complete current mailing address and e-mail address
A copy of your most recent mileage summary or 2011 membership card that clearly identifies your current elite level in your frequent flyer program
Please allow 7-14 business days for processing after receipt of your request.
Confirmation will be sent by e-mail if your request is approved.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel on Mileage Reward flights does not qualify for this offer. Promotional and/or bonus Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Points (EQPs) do not count toward this offer.
In order to earn System-wide and Regional Upgrades you must complete 100,000 EQMs or 120 EQPs and 75,000 EQMs or 90 EQPs, respectively. Membership card will arrive within four to six weeks thereafter. Earned 2011 Silver Gold or Platinum benefits are valid through January 31, 2012. For customers who qualify for this promotion on or after July 1, 2011, benefits are valid thru January 31, 2013.
continental airlines will upgrade your account for 90-days to Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite status, based on the elite level you hold in your current frequent flyer program.
continental OnePass Elite Status Flight Requirements
Silver Fly 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles or 15 Elite Qualifying Segments to retain Silver Elite status
Gold Fly 17,500 EQM or 22 EQS to retain Gold Elite status
Platinum Fly 35,000 EQM or 40 Elite Qualifying Segments to retain Platinum Elite status
For Example:
Delta Air Lines Medallion Levels Silver Gold Platinum/Diamond
Level matched to in OnePass Silver Gold Platinum
To keep Elite status for the balance of the 2011 program year, you will need to complete a specific number of flights operated by Continental, Continental Express, Continental Connections, United, or United Express within the 90 day timeframe. The number of flights you must complete depends on the elite level you are matched to:
To be considered for OnePass Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite status through this promotion, please send the following information to:
Email: onepass@coair.com
Mail: OnePass Service Center
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delta airlines new route detroit to incheon airport
Delta airlines offer nonstop travel flights from its Detroit to Seoul-Incheon International Airport,south korean
With service to 12 small- and medium-sized Michigan communities, Delta connects not only Detroit but customers statewide to asia with one convenient connection at one of the world's top-rated airports for customer satisfaction
Delta Airlines flights will take off from Detroit at 12.30 pm and will arrived at Seoul Incheon at 3.20 pm the following day. The return flights will then leave from Seoul Incheon at 5.35 pm and will reach Detroit at 6pm. The flights offered by Delta Airlines to Seoul Incheon are nonstop ones that will be carried out five times a week.
DTW ICN Routes operated with Delta's new Boeing 777-200LR aircraft offer Business class fully flat bed seats in a one-two-one configuration, business class customer enjoy delta skyclub lounge at airport and fine inflight food.avod on-demand personal in flight entertainment for business class and coach class passengers
incheon airport Distance from city center:
25 miles (40km) NW of city; exit at Incheon Airport
Ground transportation options:
bus, car rental, shuttle, taxi
Shinhan Bank
Location: Terminal B1, west side
Phone: 82-32-743-6000
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: General Banking Service, Foreign Exchange Service, Travelers Checks
Internet Lounges
Location: Duty-free Area, Terminal 3F; near gates 14, 30, and Terminal 2F near arrival areas A and E
Phone: 82-32-743-7433
Hours: Airport Hours
Spa on Air
Location: Terminal B1, east side
Phone: 82-32-743-7042
Hours: Airport Hours
Description: Incheon International Airport’s “Spa on Air” sauna combines deluxe hotel-quality facilities, outstanding service and the country’s first “tub-in-tub” (one bathtub inside another) concept to ensure maximum relaxation and satisfaction. In addition, with Thai-style massages provided by native Thais, private sleeping rooms, meeting rooms and a snack bar, "Spa on Air” is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Smoking Room
Location: Passenger Terminal, departure area 3F; gates 10, 12, 15, 30, 40 and 45
Hours: Airport Hours
Incheon Golf Club - Golf Course & Driving Range
Location: International Business Area
Phone: 82-32-743-0025
Hours: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Description: Located in the International Business Center at Incheon International Airport, the Incheon Golf Club is a newly completed “golf town” featuring a 330-yard driving range, 18-hole putting course, restaurant and other facilities like fitness center, sauna and swing analysis room.
With service to 12 small- and medium-sized Michigan communities, Delta connects not only Detroit but customers statewide to asia with one convenient connection at one of the world's top-rated airports for customer satisfaction
Delta Airlines flights will take off from Detroit at 12.30 pm and will arrived at Seoul Incheon at 3.20 pm the following day. The return flights will then leave from Seoul Incheon at 5.35 pm and will reach Detroit at 6pm. The flights offered by Delta Airlines to Seoul Incheon are nonstop ones that will be carried out five times a week.
DTW ICN Routes operated with Delta's new Boeing 777-200LR aircraft offer Business class fully flat bed seats in a one-two-one configuration, business class customer enjoy delta skyclub lounge at airport and fine inflight food.avod on-demand personal in flight entertainment for business class and coach class passengers
incheon airport Distance from city center:
25 miles (40km) NW of city; exit at Incheon Airport
Ground transportation options:
bus, car rental, shuttle, taxi
Shinhan Bank
Location: Terminal B1, west side
Phone: 82-32-743-6000
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: General Banking Service, Foreign Exchange Service, Travelers Checks
Internet Lounges
Location: Duty-free Area, Terminal 3F; near gates 14, 30, and Terminal 2F near arrival areas A and E
Phone: 82-32-743-7433
Hours: Airport Hours
Spa on Air
Location: Terminal B1, east side
Phone: 82-32-743-7042
Hours: Airport Hours
Description: Incheon International Airport’s “Spa on Air” sauna combines deluxe hotel-quality facilities, outstanding service and the country’s first “tub-in-tub” (one bathtub inside another) concept to ensure maximum relaxation and satisfaction. In addition, with Thai-style massages provided by native Thais, private sleeping rooms, meeting rooms and a snack bar, "Spa on Air” is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Smoking Room
Location: Passenger Terminal, departure area 3F; gates 10, 12, 15, 30, 40 and 45
Hours: Airport Hours
Incheon Golf Club - Golf Course & Driving Range
Location: International Business Area
Phone: 82-32-743-0025
Hours: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Description: Located in the International Business Center at Incheon International Airport, the Incheon Golf Club is a newly completed “golf town” featuring a 330-yard driving range, 18-hole putting course, restaurant and other facilities like fitness center, sauna and swing analysis room.
Gatwick to Shannon Airport flights Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus start a daily route Shannon Airport to London Gatwick airport from March 27th
The service will originate in Gatwick with a 6.50 a.m. departure and will be the earliest daily London service to Shannon, arriving at 8.15 am. The return-leg from Shannon departs at 9 a.m., arriving in Gatwick at 10.25. Bookings for the flight can be made from today on the Aer Lingus website www.aerlingus.com.
The new route will commence on March 27, with flight EI917 departing Gatwick at 0650 and arriving in Shannon at 0815. The return leg EI916 will leave Shannon at 0900, landing back in London at 1025.
The new service means Aer Lingus will offer a total of four daily flights between London and Shannon, with three existing services departing Heathrow at 0950, 1450 and 1925. Ryanair currently serves Shannon from both Gatwick (a six-times weekly lunchtime service) and Stansted (a morning weekday flight and a daily evening service).
The new Gatwick service is an excellent start to the New Year for Shannon and is something we have been working with Aer Lingus on during recent months. For Aer Lingus to add Gatwick, not least with its early arrival time at Shannon, to its growing network of services is a real boost for us and, indeed, the greater West of Ireland region. Gatwick is Britain’s second largest airport, serving more than 200 destinations in 90 countries across short and long-haul point-to-point services so this is very significant from a connectivity point of view.
“In addition, we were delighted to see Ryanair last month announce the establishment of a new Fuerteventura service from February as well as reinstate Nantes, Malaga and Palma-Mallorca services. On top of all this, we also have the new incentive scheme launched by the DAA in December for all three state airports, which will see passenger charges waived once an overall threshold for the airports of 23.5 million passengers is reached. We believe that this will be a key incentive for airlines to expand their services and this can only be good for Shannon and, indeed, for the region if targets are reached.”
The service will originate in Gatwick with a 6.50 a.m. departure and will be the earliest daily London service to Shannon, arriving at 8.15 am. The return-leg from Shannon departs at 9 a.m., arriving in Gatwick at 10.25. Bookings for the flight can be made from today on the Aer Lingus website www.aerlingus.com.
The new route will commence on March 27, with flight EI917 departing Gatwick at 0650 and arriving in Shannon at 0815. The return leg EI916 will leave Shannon at 0900, landing back in London at 1025.
The new service means Aer Lingus will offer a total of four daily flights between London and Shannon, with three existing services departing Heathrow at 0950, 1450 and 1925. Ryanair currently serves Shannon from both Gatwick (a six-times weekly lunchtime service) and Stansted (a morning weekday flight and a daily evening service).
The new Gatwick service is an excellent start to the New Year for Shannon and is something we have been working with Aer Lingus on during recent months. For Aer Lingus to add Gatwick, not least with its early arrival time at Shannon, to its growing network of services is a real boost for us and, indeed, the greater West of Ireland region. Gatwick is Britain’s second largest airport, serving more than 200 destinations in 90 countries across short and long-haul point-to-point services so this is very significant from a connectivity point of view.
“In addition, we were delighted to see Ryanair last month announce the establishment of a new Fuerteventura service from February as well as reinstate Nantes, Malaga and Palma-Mallorca services. On top of all this, we also have the new incentive scheme launched by the DAA in December for all three state airports, which will see passenger charges waived once an overall threshold for the airports of 23.5 million passengers is reached. We believe that this will be a key incentive for airlines to expand their services and this can only be good for Shannon and, indeed, for the region if targets are reached.”
promo fares Los Angeles to Shanghai china
To celebrate the launch of American Airlines new service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in china, American Airlines is offering promotional fares and triple bonus miles to customers flying the new route.
For a limited time, customers can book cheap tickets to china for as low as $378 each way, based on the purchase of a round-trip ticket. Details are as follows:
March 28 April 5 - May 5
By July 5 $399*
March 28 May 20 - June 17
By July 17 $378**
In addition, customers can earn up to triple AAdvantage miles by flying on a purchased First Class or Business Class fare, which adds up to more than 20,000 miles for a one-way trip. Customers who fly on a purchased Economy Class fare can earn up to double AAdvantage miles. The bonus miles offer is valid for travel between April 5 and June 30. To register for the AAdvantage miles bonus and learn more details, including terms and conditions, please visit aa.com/morelax.
The LAX PVG route will enhance American's customer service to China and its schedules at LAX, which will boast more than 150 daily departures on American Airlines and American Eagle beginning April 5.
promotional fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars.
*Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT)March 28, 2011. Fares are valid for outbound travel April 5, 2011, through May 5, 2011. All travel must be complete by July 5, 2011. A 3-night minimum stay is required and a 2 month maximum stay is allowed. tickets are valid only on AA nonstop flights AA183 and AA182 between Los Angeles and Shanghai. For full terms and conditions, please visit aa.com.
For a limited time, customers can book cheap tickets to china for as low as $378 each way, based on the purchase of a round-trip ticket. Details are as follows:
March 28 April 5 - May 5
By July 5 $399*
March 28 May 20 - June 17
By July 17 $378**
In addition, customers can earn up to triple AAdvantage miles by flying on a purchased First Class or Business Class fare, which adds up to more than 20,000 miles for a one-way trip. Customers who fly on a purchased Economy Class fare can earn up to double AAdvantage miles. The bonus miles offer is valid for travel between April 5 and June 30. To register for the AAdvantage miles bonus and learn more details, including terms and conditions, please visit aa.com/morelax.
The LAX PVG route will enhance American's customer service to China and its schedules at LAX, which will boast more than 150 daily departures on American Airlines and American Eagle beginning April 5.
promotional fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars.
*Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT)March 28, 2011. Fares are valid for outbound travel April 5, 2011, through May 5, 2011. All travel must be complete by July 5, 2011. A 3-night minimum stay is required and a 2 month maximum stay is allowed. tickets are valid only on AA nonstop flights AA183 and AA182 between Los Angeles and Shanghai. For full terms and conditions, please visit aa.com.
Summer Schedule New York to London Heathrow
Summer 2011 will bring even more benefits to customers as a result of the enhanced relationship among American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia when, for the first time ever, the airlines' schedules are coordinated for transatlantic flights - including American's London express service with 15 flights per day from the New York city area to London. New Summer Schedule Means Hourly Service in the Afternoon from New York Kennedy to London Heathrow
The new schedule alignment, which begins March 27, means customers traveling between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will benefit from more conveniently timed flights during peak periods in the late afternoon and evening. Customers will now have more ways to London - 15 flights a day in total between New York City (JFK/EWR) and London (LHR/LCY) - than ever before.
Previously, the 11 daily flights from JFK-LHR included five flights operated by American and British Airways that left at almost the same time. Now, those flights have been spread out to provide more departures at more desirable times throughout the day. For example, instead of the two morning flights from JFK in which both departed at 8:30 a.m., one will now depart at 8 a.m. and the other at 9:30 a.m., with both still arriving in London on the same day.
In addition to the schedule changes offering more ways to London, there are many other schedule improvements resulting from the joint business cooperation.
From Chicago to London, American and British Airways will now have close to hourly departures from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. local time. Previously there was a three-hour gap in service.
Out of Miami, American and British Airways will now offer three different departure options between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Before, only two departure times were available for customers.
In Boston, the new flight schedule allows passengers to leave at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. local time, still arriving the same day into London. The last flight of the day has been pushed back by more than an hour making it more convenient for customers to get in a full day's business before leaving for London.
On the other side of the Atlantic, schedules also have been aligned for customers flying to all of these U.S. destinations from London.
The new schedule alignment, which begins March 27, means customers traveling between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will benefit from more conveniently timed flights during peak periods in the late afternoon and evening. Customers will now have more ways to London - 15 flights a day in total between New York City (JFK/EWR) and London (LHR/LCY) - than ever before.
Previously, the 11 daily flights from JFK-LHR included five flights operated by American and British Airways that left at almost the same time. Now, those flights have been spread out to provide more departures at more desirable times throughout the day. For example, instead of the two morning flights from JFK in which both departed at 8:30 a.m., one will now depart at 8 a.m. and the other at 9:30 a.m., with both still arriving in London on the same day.
In addition to the schedule changes offering more ways to London, there are many other schedule improvements resulting from the joint business cooperation.
From Chicago to London, American and British Airways will now have close to hourly departures from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. local time. Previously there was a three-hour gap in service.
Out of Miami, American and British Airways will now offer three different departure options between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Before, only two departure times were available for customers.
In Boston, the new flight schedule allows passengers to leave at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. local time, still arriving the same day into London. The last flight of the day has been pushed back by more than an hour making it more convenient for customers to get in a full day's business before leaving for London.
On the other side of the Atlantic, schedules also have been aligned for customers flying to all of these U.S. destinations from London.
American Eagle add service JAX MIA
American Eagle Airlines has increased nonstop service between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA), with the addition of two new flights effective April 5, 2011. American Eagle Airlines is the regional affiliate of American Airlines.
The additional flights will bring American Eagle’s daily departures from JAX to Miami to seven. American Eagle will operate its seven daily flights with a mix of 50-seat Embraer EMB-145 jets and 64-seat Super ATR aircraft.
“This is great news for our region’s business and leisure air travelers,” said Michael Stewart, JAA’s Director of External Affairs. “Locally, there is a huge demand for service to Miami since it is a prime location for business and tourism. We’re thrilled American Eagle has added these flights to our schedule, which gives our customers even more travel choices to an international hub.”
JAA announced last month Delta Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between JAX and MIA beginning in March, 2011. Delta plans to operate four departures and arrivals each day between the two Florida cities.
With this latest addition, there will be 11 daily departures from Jacksonville to Miami.
The additional flights will bring American Eagle’s daily departures from JAX to Miami to seven. American Eagle will operate its seven daily flights with a mix of 50-seat Embraer EMB-145 jets and 64-seat Super ATR aircraft.
“This is great news for our region’s business and leisure air travelers,” said Michael Stewart, JAA’s Director of External Affairs. “Locally, there is a huge demand for service to Miami since it is a prime location for business and tourism. We’re thrilled American Eagle has added these flights to our schedule, which gives our customers even more travel choices to an international hub.”
JAA announced last month Delta Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between JAX and MIA beginning in March, 2011. Delta plans to operate four departures and arrivals each day between the two Florida cities.
With this latest addition, there will be 11 daily departures from Jacksonville to Miami.
direct flights Puerto Rico to Jacksonville airport
JetBlue Airways will begin daily nonstop service between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in May 2011. The airline plans to operate one departure and arrival each day between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan.
The JetBlue flights will be the first daily direct flights between JAX and the island of Puerto Rico.
The addition of service between Jacksonville and San Juan underscores JetBlue’s commitment to Puerto Rico. JetBlue sees Puerto Rico as the cornerstone of growth in the Caribbean, and they are happy to be able to offer expanding flights at an affordable price to their customers.
JetBlue also announced that it will add a second daily flight from Jacksonville to Boston in May 2011. “This is great news for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, especially those at the Jacksonville port, that conduct regular business with Puerto Rico,” said JAA Executive Director and CEO Steve Grossman. “We have been working to put together daily service to Puerto Rico for several years and this announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work by the JAA staff and the Jacksonville community.”
JetBlue’s planned schedule between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) calls for its daily flight to depart JAX at 10:30 a.m. and arrive at SJU at 1:26 p.m. In the other direction, the flight is timed to leave SJU at 2:10 p.m. and to land at JAX at 5:36 p.m.
“I am extremely pleased that JetBlue will now provide nonstop service from Jacksonville to San Juan,” said Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. “Commerce with San Juan already provides an economic impact of more than $1 billion annually to Jacksonville. Both Cities will greatly benefit from the increased tourism and business travel this improved route will encourage. I look forward to welcoming visitors from our ‘Sister City’, who will now have a greater opportunity to spend time in our community.”
The JetBlue flights will be the first daily direct flights between JAX and the island of Puerto Rico.
The addition of service between Jacksonville and San Juan underscores JetBlue’s commitment to Puerto Rico. JetBlue sees Puerto Rico as the cornerstone of growth in the Caribbean, and they are happy to be able to offer expanding flights at an affordable price to their customers.
JetBlue also announced that it will add a second daily flight from Jacksonville to Boston in May 2011. “This is great news for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, especially those at the Jacksonville port, that conduct regular business with Puerto Rico,” said JAA Executive Director and CEO Steve Grossman. “We have been working to put together daily service to Puerto Rico for several years and this announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work by the JAA staff and the Jacksonville community.”
JetBlue’s planned schedule between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) calls for its daily flight to depart JAX at 10:30 a.m. and arrive at SJU at 1:26 p.m. In the other direction, the flight is timed to leave SJU at 2:10 p.m. and to land at JAX at 5:36 p.m.
“I am extremely pleased that JetBlue will now provide nonstop service from Jacksonville to San Juan,” said Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. “Commerce with San Juan already provides an economic impact of more than $1 billion annually to Jacksonville. Both Cities will greatly benefit from the increased tourism and business travel this improved route will encourage. I look forward to welcoming visitors from our ‘Sister City’, who will now have a greater opportunity to spend time in our community.”
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Southwest Airlines Priority Security Lane
Southwest Airlines Fly By Priority Lane access is a special perk of Business Select Customers and Rapid Rewards A-List Members.they can also check bags faster through the Fly By Priority Check-in Lanes at select airport ticket counters. Southwest Airlines priority lanes get you to the front of the ticket counter faster and help speed you through airport security lines in select cities
Customers who purchase a Business class tickets and Rapid Rewards A-List Members are the only ones eligible to use the Fly By Lanes. Be one of the first to board with the best available boarding pass.
Customers who wish to upgrade to Business Select may do so through the Fly By Priority Check-in Lanes at the ticket counter; however, family members or other Customers traveling with Business Select Customers or A-List Members are not allowed to “piggyback” with Fly By-eligible Customers.
Check the list below to determine if your airport participates in the Fly By program.
Dallas (Love Field) - DAL y y
Denver - DEN y y
Detroit - DTW y
El Paso - ELP y
Ft. Lauderdale - FLL y y
Ft. Myers/Naples - RSW y
Greenville-Spartanburg - GSP
Harlingen/South Padre Island - HRL y
Hartford/Springfield - BDL y
Houston (Hobby) - HOU y y
Indianapolis - IND y
Jackson - JAN y
Jacksonville - JAX y
Kansas City - MCI y y
Las Vegas - LAS
Chicago (Midway) - MDW y y
Cleveland - CLE y
Columbus - CMH y
Corpus Christi - CRP y
Dallas (Love Field) - DAL y y
Denver - DEN y y
Detroit - DTW y
El Paso - ELP y
Ft. Lauderdale - FLL y y
Ft. Myers/Naples - RSW y
Greenville-Spartanburg - GSP
Customers who purchase a Business class tickets and Rapid Rewards A-List Members are the only ones eligible to use the Fly By Lanes. Be one of the first to board with the best available boarding pass.
Customers who wish to upgrade to Business Select may do so through the Fly By Priority Check-in Lanes at the ticket counter; however, family members or other Customers traveling with Business Select Customers or A-List Members are not allowed to “piggyback” with Fly By-eligible Customers.
Check the list below to determine if your airport participates in the Fly By program.
Dallas (Love Field) - DAL y y
Denver - DEN y y
Detroit - DTW y
El Paso - ELP y
Ft. Lauderdale - FLL y y
Ft. Myers/Naples - RSW y
Greenville-Spartanburg - GSP
Harlingen/South Padre Island - HRL y
Hartford/Springfield - BDL y
Houston (Hobby) - HOU y y
Indianapolis - IND y
Jackson - JAN y
Jacksonville - JAX y
Kansas City - MCI y y
Las Vegas - LAS
Chicago (Midway) - MDW y y
Cleveland - CLE y
Columbus - CMH y
Corpus Christi - CRP y
Dallas (Love Field) - DAL y y
Denver - DEN y y
Detroit - DTW y
El Paso - ELP y
Ft. Lauderdale - FLL y y
Ft. Myers/Naples - RSW y
Greenville-Spartanburg - GSP
cheapest midnight flight air tickets
There are some secret tips that can help you get cheap airfares if you follow them. Here they some tips
The best way to get cheapest air ticket is to fly in the off-peak season or at hours of the day when most other people don't fly. This might mean catching a midnight plane, but it WILL save you money on your next flight.
Everyone wants to get home at reasonable times and so the later flights, midnight or later, are usually very cheap. Even flights around 2AM will be cheaper. We're talking almost half the price of normal morning flights, or flights in the early afternoon.
If flying at midnight isn't your thing or you don't want to travel or just can't travel during off peak season, then try calling and booking your ticket at midnight. Some airlines offer cheap rates during certain time windows such as after midnight.
Don't give you specific dates when you call airline companies about flights. You want to say that your schedule is flexible and that you were just looking for the lowest rates for your destination.
Don't forget to shop around. Not all websites are created equal and you can find a lot of variety online for the same flight. Make sure you look at all the travel websites, Visit sites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Kayak to see what kind of packages they are advertising. including the airlines, before you make a purchase. Don't just go with your favorite. The key is to do the right research. With low aviation fuel prices and low demand due to global melt down, airfare is bound to get cheaper and if you search hard, you will be sure to find many good deals.
The best way to get cheapest air ticket is to fly in the off-peak season or at hours of the day when most other people don't fly. This might mean catching a midnight plane, but it WILL save you money on your next flight.
Everyone wants to get home at reasonable times and so the later flights, midnight or later, are usually very cheap. Even flights around 2AM will be cheaper. We're talking almost half the price of normal morning flights, or flights in the early afternoon.
If flying at midnight isn't your thing or you don't want to travel or just can't travel during off peak season, then try calling and booking your ticket at midnight. Some airlines offer cheap rates during certain time windows such as after midnight.
Don't give you specific dates when you call airline companies about flights. You want to say that your schedule is flexible and that you were just looking for the lowest rates for your destination.
Don't forget to shop around. Not all websites are created equal and you can find a lot of variety online for the same flight. Make sure you look at all the travel websites, Visit sites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Kayak to see what kind of packages they are advertising. including the airlines, before you make a purchase. Don't just go with your favorite. The key is to do the right research. With low aviation fuel prices and low demand due to global melt down, airfare is bound to get cheaper and if you search hard, you will be sure to find many good deals.
jetblue premium economy seats
JetBlue offers Customers a host of premium amenities including a free first-checked bag, the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (b), 36 channels of complimentary DIRECTV(R) (c), more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio(R), and unlimited free snacks and drinks. For a small fee customers can upgrade to jetblue premium economy seats, which offer travelers 38 inches of seat pitch.
JetBlue made another slight reconfiguration to Airbus A320 plane to create Even More Legroom - premium coach seats at the front of the aircraft and at the emergency exit rows that provide even more of that much-lusted-after in-flight space. Treat yourself to premium seat and get 38" of comfortable seat pitch in which to stretch out, relax, watch TV, sample our complimentary snacks and enjoy the award-winning JetBlue experience! Plus, you'll enjoy early boarding and early access to overhead bin space, and earn 200 TrueBlue bonus points per flight leg.
To purchase an Even More Legroom seat, just select one of the designated seats during the online booking process, ask a crewmember at the airport, or call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) and speak to one of our friendly reservations crewmembers. You can also visit the select or change your seats page to select an Even More Legroom seat after you've booked your flight. Go ahead, stretch out!
JetBlue made another slight reconfiguration to Airbus A320 plane to create Even More Legroom - premium coach seats at the front of the aircraft and at the emergency exit rows that provide even more of that much-lusted-after in-flight space. Treat yourself to premium seat and get 38" of comfortable seat pitch in which to stretch out, relax, watch TV, sample our complimentary snacks and enjoy the award-winning JetBlue experience! Plus, you'll enjoy early boarding and early access to overhead bin space, and earn 200 TrueBlue bonus points per flight leg.
To purchase an Even More Legroom seat, just select one of the designated seats during the online booking process, ask a crewmember at the airport, or call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) and speak to one of our friendly reservations crewmembers. You can also visit the select or change your seats page to select an Even More Legroom seat after you've booked your flight. Go ahead, stretch out!
change the name booking of priceline hotel room
you can book a hotel room for your friends or families spouse or children at priceline. Simply type in his or her name as the guest name. Enter your name for the cardholder's name and the billing address of the credit card used. Don't forget to use your email address to receive the confirmation information.
To change your booking, first cancel the booking via the link provided in your confirmation email and then you may make a new booking on our website.
When can I change or cancel my reservation?
There will be a adminstration fee of USD13.00 on any admendment & cancellation. You will also find the cancellation policy on your hotel confirmation that hotel cancellation charges apply for any last minute cancellation.
How do I know that my booking has been cancelled?
After you have cancelled your reservation you will receive an email to confirm your cancellation. If you do not receive the cancellation email, please send an email with the details of your reservation to general.cs@priceline.com
For questions not answered above, please contact priceline Customer Service department. Live customer service assistance is available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday to Saturdays(GMT+8). Kindly call us at +(852)3163-0303. Please pardon us during peak periods as the line may be busy.
To change your booking, first cancel the booking via the link provided in your confirmation email and then you may make a new booking on our website.
When can I change or cancel my reservation?
There will be a adminstration fee of USD13.00 on any admendment & cancellation. You will also find the cancellation policy on your hotel confirmation that hotel cancellation charges apply for any last minute cancellation.
How do I know that my booking has been cancelled?
After you have cancelled your reservation you will receive an email to confirm your cancellation. If you do not receive the cancellation email, please send an email with the details of your reservation to general.cs@priceline.com
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jetblue burlington vt jfk commute flights
JetBlue’s everyday low fares commute flights between Burlington and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) start from $49 one-way for a 14-day advance purchase fare, which is 44% less than the current lowest equivalent fare. JetBlue’s highest fare, or walk-up fare, is only $99 one-way, which is 69% less than the lowest walk-up fare on other airlines.
JetBlue serve Burlington with daily commute service aboard brand new, environmentally-friendly Airbus A320 aircraft. Passengers can connect through JFK for JetBlue’s flights to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Los Angeles/Ontario, and the San Francisco/Oakland. Connections through JFK to JetBlue’s soon-to-launch services to Salt Lake City, UT, and West Palm Beach, Fl will be available from November 18.
New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines). JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue currently serves 53 cities with up to 525 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583), 1-809-200-9898 in the Dominican Republic, 801-365-2583 in St. Maarten, or visit www.jetblue.com.
JetBlue serve Burlington with daily commute service aboard brand new, environmentally-friendly Airbus A320 aircraft. Passengers can connect through JFK for JetBlue’s flights to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Los Angeles/Ontario, and the San Francisco/Oakland. Connections through JFK to JetBlue’s soon-to-launch services to Salt Lake City, UT, and West Palm Beach, Fl will be available from November 18.
New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines). JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue currently serves 53 cities with up to 525 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583), 1-809-200-9898 in the Dominican Republic, 801-365-2583 in St. Maarten, or visit www.jetblue.com.
flights from IAD dulles to new delhi air india
Air India launched a daily Washington-New York-Delhi-Kolkata flight from Dec 1 putting the US capital on its map.
The daily flight would have stops in New York and New Delhi before flying on to Kolkata, saving several hours for passengers travelling from Washington.
Air India use state of the art Boeing 777 200LR aircraft on this route. The flight from India will arrive at 9.30 a.m. and depart from Washington Dulles International Airport at 12.10 p.m. between Dec 1 and Dec 14.
The timings change from Dec 15 when flights would arrive at 8.10 a.m. and depart at 1.10 p.m.
The decision by Air India has been welcomed by the members of the fast growing Indian-American community in Washington and adjoining areas, who have been demanding such a flight for several years.
“There was a demand for this flight from Washington DC and we are happy that our efforts have had a positive impact,” said Devashish Ray, executive director of USAsian, a body of Asian communities.
“Air India wishes to thank USAsian for their sustained campaign in bringing this long-awaited need for flights from Dulles to India to a fruitful conclusion,” Chief of Air India in Washington DC Shrikant Ghole said.
Air India would offer check-in facilities at all major points in India from Washington DC and meals of choice keeping in mind religious and other personal preferences such as pure vegetarian, Jain meals, halal and diabetic meals.
The daily flight would have stops in New York and New Delhi before flying on to Kolkata, saving several hours for passengers travelling from Washington.
Air India use state of the art Boeing 777 200LR aircraft on this route. The flight from India will arrive at 9.30 a.m. and depart from Washington Dulles International Airport at 12.10 p.m. between Dec 1 and Dec 14.
The timings change from Dec 15 when flights would arrive at 8.10 a.m. and depart at 1.10 p.m.
The decision by Air India has been welcomed by the members of the fast growing Indian-American community in Washington and adjoining areas, who have been demanding such a flight for several years.
“There was a demand for this flight from Washington DC and we are happy that our efforts have had a positive impact,” said Devashish Ray, executive director of USAsian, a body of Asian communities.
“Air India wishes to thank USAsian for their sustained campaign in bringing this long-awaited need for flights from Dulles to India to a fruitful conclusion,” Chief of Air India in Washington DC Shrikant Ghole said.
Air India would offer check-in facilities at all major points in India from Washington DC and meals of choice keeping in mind religious and other personal preferences such as pure vegetarian, Jain meals, halal and diabetic meals.
Airasia D7 timetable to Japan Haneda
On 9 December 2010, Air Asia X started flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo’s central Haneda Airport with fares as low as £55 one way. With Air Asia already offering flights from London Stansted to Kuala Lumpur, this new route makes it easy to combine Japan with South-east Asia using low-cost flights.
it was announced that Haneda airport, just 14 kilometers south of Tokyo, would be open for international carriers from October 2010, putting it in direct competition with the main hub, Narita, a grueling 57.5 kilometers east. ANA has been operating some international routes through Haneda.
flight schedule
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Tokyo (HND)
D7 0522 12:15 20:30 2 4 7 2011-10-30 2012-03-24
D7 0523 21:10 04:20 2 4 7 2011-10-30 2012-03-24
D7 2652 12:15 20:30 2 4 7 2011-05-01 2011-10-27
D7 2653 23:45 06:30 2 4 7 2010-12-09 2011-04-28
D7 2652 14:40 22:30 2 4 7 2010-12-09 2011-04-28
D7 2653 21:10 04:20 2 4 7 2011-05-01 2011-10-27
That will connect Tokyo to 132 other Air Asia routes serving not only within the region, but to Australia and the United Kingdom.
The only budget airline serving Japan of note until now has been Qantas Airways' Jetstar which flies between Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
ANA meanwhile have announced plans to unveil a low-cost airline for international and domestic routes from Kansai airport near Osaka in late 2011.
Air Asia X CEO Azran Osman-Rani said at a Tokyo press conference they may compete there too.
"As far as other airports in Japan, we remain very interested. We could operate at at least three different airports over a couple of years," he said.
it was announced that Haneda airport, just 14 kilometers south of Tokyo, would be open for international carriers from October 2010, putting it in direct competition with the main hub, Narita, a grueling 57.5 kilometers east. ANA has been operating some international routes through Haneda.
flight schedule
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Tokyo (HND)
D7 0522 12:15 20:30 2 4 7 2011-10-30 2012-03-24
D7 0523 21:10 04:20 2 4 7 2011-10-30 2012-03-24
D7 2652 12:15 20:30 2 4 7 2011-05-01 2011-10-27
D7 2653 23:45 06:30 2 4 7 2010-12-09 2011-04-28
D7 2652 14:40 22:30 2 4 7 2010-12-09 2011-04-28
D7 2653 21:10 04:20 2 4 7 2011-05-01 2011-10-27
That will connect Tokyo to 132 other Air Asia routes serving not only within the region, but to Australia and the United Kingdom.
The only budget airline serving Japan of note until now has been Qantas Airways' Jetstar which flies between Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
ANA meanwhile have announced plans to unveil a low-cost airline for international and domestic routes from Kansai airport near Osaka in late 2011.
Air Asia X CEO Azran Osman-Rani said at a Tokyo press conference they may compete there too.
"As far as other airports in Japan, we remain very interested. We could operate at at least three different airports over a couple of years," he said.
airasia plan to budapest and Milan
air asia CEO spoke before a news conference marking Monday's opening of services between KL and Paris.
The carrier plans to add three or four European destinations, starting with Berlin or Cologne in the second half of this year, with Milan, Nice, Prague and Budapest under consideration for later, Fernandes said. it will connect conveniently from australia to europe,air asia currently fly to Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth.AirAsia is in talks to buy more Airbus A330 aircraft to operate those routes, briefly heard about an idea AAX might go as far as NY. While this is a good idea, would that also be an opportunity to add on one Euro location as the plane must stop on the way? Extension of STN flight might not be that attractive as the planes are often full anyway. I would recommend one of the places in Eastern / Central Europe such as Krakow in Poland where there are many people around with families on US East Coast and would be happy to have a choice over a local carrier, which is pretty lousy these days. No idea if AAX would be allowed to sell tickets on such proposed KRK-NYC route, probably needs to incorporate a subsidiary in EU. Other interesting stopover points would be Prague in Czech Rep and Budapest in Hungary as well as Berlin. You can even try a 4 times a week service to NYC, stopping twice in, say, Prague and twice in Krakow.
The carrier plans to add three or four European destinations, starting with Berlin or Cologne in the second half of this year, with Milan, Nice, Prague and Budapest under consideration for later, Fernandes said. it will connect conveniently from australia to europe,air asia currently fly to Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth.AirAsia is in talks to buy more Airbus A330 aircraft to operate those routes, briefly heard about an idea AAX might go as far as NY. While this is a good idea, would that also be an opportunity to add on one Euro location as the plane must stop on the way? Extension of STN flight might not be that attractive as the planes are often full anyway. I would recommend one of the places in Eastern / Central Europe such as Krakow in Poland where there are many people around with families on US East Coast and would be happy to have a choice over a local carrier, which is pretty lousy these days. No idea if AAX would be allowed to sell tickets on such proposed KRK-NYC route, probably needs to incorporate a subsidiary in EU. Other interesting stopover points would be Prague in Czech Rep and Budapest in Hungary as well as Berlin. You can even try a 4 times a week service to NYC, stopping twice in, say, Prague and twice in Krakow.
Ryanair Aer Lingus refund legal action
The National Consumer Agency said it was considering taking a High Court challenge against airlines which persist in obstructing travellers in getting refunded money to which they are entitled. Airlines including Ryanair and Aer Lingus have been accused of imposing high administration charges to deter passengers who cancel their flights from reclaiming airport taxes and other charges. AIRLINES which fail to repay Government taxes and airport charges to passengers who buy tickets but do not travel may soon face a legal challenge to force them to offer such refunds.
A survey by a British consumer watchdog in 2007 expressed concern that administration fees charged by many airlines bore no relation to the actual cost of processing claims for such refunds.
It has been estimated that Ryanair may earn almost €40 million each year by retaining taxes and airport charges levied on about two million passengers who fail to take flights for which they have bought tickets.
A Norwegian consumer visited the Ryanair web site and decided to book a flight to the UK. The consumer supplied his personal details and credit card number. However, after he pressed the ‘book’ button an error message appeared on the screen. The consumer assumed that the transaction had not been successful. He then telephoned Ryanair and booked a flight over the telephone. The consumer received a credit card statement some time later and it showed two debits from Ryanair on his account. He wrote to Ryanair seeking an explanation but the response he received was unsatisfactory and he contacted the Norwegian Clearing House for further assistance.
A consumer travelled from France to Ireland with Air France and her luggage was delayed by 7 days. Furthermore, when it arrived it was damaged. Air France refused to pay compensation to the consumer and the consumer contacted ECC Dublin for further assistance.
The ECC Dublin wrote to Air France seeking compensation under the terms of the Warsaw
Convention and Air France promptly compensated the consumer.
A survey by a British consumer watchdog in 2007 expressed concern that administration fees charged by many airlines bore no relation to the actual cost of processing claims for such refunds.
It has been estimated that Ryanair may earn almost €40 million each year by retaining taxes and airport charges levied on about two million passengers who fail to take flights for which they have bought tickets.
A Norwegian consumer visited the Ryanair web site and decided to book a flight to the UK. The consumer supplied his personal details and credit card number. However, after he pressed the ‘book’ button an error message appeared on the screen. The consumer assumed that the transaction had not been successful. He then telephoned Ryanair and booked a flight over the telephone. The consumer received a credit card statement some time later and it showed two debits from Ryanair on his account. He wrote to Ryanair seeking an explanation but the response he received was unsatisfactory and he contacted the Norwegian Clearing House for further assistance.
A consumer travelled from France to Ireland with Air France and her luggage was delayed by 7 days. Furthermore, when it arrived it was damaged. Air France refused to pay compensation to the consumer and the consumer contacted ECC Dublin for further assistance.
The ECC Dublin wrote to Air France seeking compensation under the terms of the Warsaw
Convention and Air France promptly compensated the consumer.
qatar airlines rebooking for flight disruption
Qatar Airways’ customers affected by the flight disruption can change their bookings without charge. All applicable re-issue and rebooking fees will be waived till the 31st of May.
If one of your flights has been cancelled, you have the following options:-
Re-book onto another Qatar Airways flight using the same routing with a travel date until the 31st of May 2010.
Re-book onto a Qatar Airways flight to and from another European sector with a travel date until the 31st of May 2010. In such cases, passengers should hold the necessary documents and valid visas to the new destination.
For refunds, passengers have the following two options. They can either exchange their tickets for a voucher of the equivalent value for use on future flights operated by Qatar Airways. If passengers request cash or credit card refunds, standard refund fees, or an administrative fee, whichever is lower, will apply. You are requested to contact your local Qatar Airways office or your travel agent to process refunds.
If one of your flights has been cancelled, you have the following options:-
Re-book onto another Qatar Airways flight using the same routing with a travel date until the 31st of May 2010.
Re-book onto a Qatar Airways flight to and from another European sector with a travel date until the 31st of May 2010. In such cases, passengers should hold the necessary documents and valid visas to the new destination.
For refunds, passengers have the following two options. They can either exchange their tickets for a voucher of the equivalent value for use on future flights operated by Qatar Airways. If passengers request cash or credit card refunds, standard refund fees, or an administrative fee, whichever is lower, will apply. You are requested to contact your local Qatar Airways office or your travel agent to process refunds.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Lufthansa USA Miles&More credit card
Barclays and Miles & More, the frequent flyer program of Lufthansa new Miles & More MasterCard for Lufthansa's U.S. customers. The credit card combines the spending power and amenities of a Barclays World MasterCard with the prestige and member benefits of Miles & More, Europe's largest frequent flyer program, to please even the most discerning world traveler.
Travelers who apply for the Barclays Miles & More credit card can choose from one of two card options that best suit their lifestyle or travel needs.
Those who desire a higher level of amenities, convenience, services and rewards can choose the Premier Miles & More credit card, which features complementary World MasterCard concierge service offering travelers personalized recommendations and reservations assistance for dining, travel and entertainment needs.
The Premier Miles & More World MasterCard ($79 annual fee) features:
-- 20,000 bonus miles after the first purchase
-- The ability to earn up to 15,000 additional bonus miles for balance
transfers
-- Two miles for every dollar spent on any Lufthansa or other Miles & More
integrated airline partner ticket purchase
-- One mile for every dollar spent on all other purchases
-- No mileage expiration
-- Annual companion ticket*
-- Complementary World MasterCard concierge service
-- Reduced rate foreign-exchange fee (one percent)
-- Access to more than 500 airport lounges worldwide with Airport Lounge
-- Access by Priority Pass(TM)
-- No annual fee for Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members
Cardmembers opting for the Miles & More World MasterCard will enjoy a
lower annual fee ($59) while still receiving many top-notch Miles & More
and World MasterCard benefits, including:
-- 15,000 bonus miles after the first purchase
-- No mileage expiration
-- The ability to earn up to 10,000 additional bonus miles for balance
transfers
-- One mile for every dollar spent on all purchases
-- Annual companion ticket *
-- Reduced rate foreign-exchange fee (one percent)
-- No annual fee for Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members
About Lufthansa and Miles & More program has more than 1.5 million U.S. members and over 14 million worldwide. Travelers earn miles flying with Lufthansa, Swiss, any Star Alliance member airline or other airline partners, as well as through hotel stays, car rental bookings, shopping via the online mall at shopmilesandmore.com and Miles & More credit card partners. Adria Airways, Aegian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air One, Austrian, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines and SWISS customers are integrated partners of the Miles & More program. Headquartered in Wilmington, DE, Barclays U.S. credit card business has more than 50 partnerships with some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail and financial institutions including US Airways, Lufthansa, Barnes & Noble, Best Western, BJ's Wholesale Club,
Travelocity and Carnival Cruise Lines.
Travelers who apply for the Barclays Miles & More credit card can choose from one of two card options that best suit their lifestyle or travel needs.
Those who desire a higher level of amenities, convenience, services and rewards can choose the Premier Miles & More credit card, which features complementary World MasterCard concierge service offering travelers personalized recommendations and reservations assistance for dining, travel and entertainment needs.
The Premier Miles & More World MasterCard ($79 annual fee) features:
-- 20,000 bonus miles after the first purchase
-- The ability to earn up to 15,000 additional bonus miles for balance
transfers
-- Two miles for every dollar spent on any Lufthansa or other Miles & More
integrated airline partner ticket purchase
-- One mile for every dollar spent on all other purchases
-- No mileage expiration
-- Annual companion ticket*
-- Complementary World MasterCard concierge service
-- Reduced rate foreign-exchange fee (one percent)
-- Access to more than 500 airport lounges worldwide with Airport Lounge
-- Access by Priority Pass(TM)
-- No annual fee for Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members
Cardmembers opting for the Miles & More World MasterCard will enjoy a
lower annual fee ($59) while still receiving many top-notch Miles & More
and World MasterCard benefits, including:
-- 15,000 bonus miles after the first purchase
-- No mileage expiration
-- The ability to earn up to 10,000 additional bonus miles for balance
transfers
-- One mile for every dollar spent on all purchases
-- Annual companion ticket *
-- Reduced rate foreign-exchange fee (one percent)
-- No annual fee for Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members
About Lufthansa and Miles & More program has more than 1.5 million U.S. members and over 14 million worldwide. Travelers earn miles flying with Lufthansa, Swiss, any Star Alliance member airline or other airline partners, as well as through hotel stays, car rental bookings, shopping via the online mall at shopmilesandmore.com and Miles & More credit card partners. Adria Airways, Aegian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air One, Austrian, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines and SWISS customers are integrated partners of the Miles & More program. Headquartered in Wilmington, DE, Barclays U.S. credit card business has more than 50 partnerships with some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail and financial institutions including US Airways, Lufthansa, Barnes & Noble, Best Western, BJ's Wholesale Club,
Travelocity and Carnival Cruise Lines.
earn miles with Diners Club Gold Card Austria
As a holder of Austria Diners Club Gold Card, you receive bonus points for every purchase you make with the card. Diners Club credits you with one point for every €8 you spend using the card. The bonus points you earn can then be exchanged for award miles with Miles & More.
lufthansa Miles & More credits your mileage account with 8 miles for every bonus point;
8 euros of spend earns you 8 valuable award miles, for example. And the best thing about it is that all your award miles will not expire* as long as you remain a cardholder. In addition to this, you can enjoy the exclusive package of benefits from Diners Club.
How to earn bonus miles with your Diners Club Gold Card
It doesn’t matter where you are - if you pay with your Diners Club Gold Card, you’re earning bonus points. You receive 1 bonus point for every €8 you spend using the card. Miles & More then credits your mileage account with 8 award miles for every bonus point. You can exchange your bonus points for award miles on a one-off basis or by standing order.
No fee for first year
You can use the exclusive benefits of the Diners Club Gold Card free of charge for one year. What’s more, if you don’t currently have a Diners Club Gold Card and you order one by 31 December 2011, you won’t pay an annual fee for the first year!**
This offer is valid for Miles & More cardholders who do not yet have a Diners Club Card. The offer is valid until 31 December 2011. The annual fee in subsequent years is €80.00. Cardholders can have this fee refunded in exchange for 23,000 award miles.
And now you can earn award miles when you fly and when making purchases.
Holders of a Diners Club Gold Card must have a bank account in Austria.
lufthansa Miles & More credits your mileage account with 8 miles for every bonus point;
8 euros of spend earns you 8 valuable award miles, for example. And the best thing about it is that all your award miles will not expire* as long as you remain a cardholder. In addition to this, you can enjoy the exclusive package of benefits from Diners Club.
How to earn bonus miles with your Diners Club Gold Card
It doesn’t matter where you are - if you pay with your Diners Club Gold Card, you’re earning bonus points. You receive 1 bonus point for every €8 you spend using the card. Miles & More then credits your mileage account with 8 award miles for every bonus point. You can exchange your bonus points for award miles on a one-off basis or by standing order.
No fee for first year
You can use the exclusive benefits of the Diners Club Gold Card free of charge for one year. What’s more, if you don’t currently have a Diners Club Gold Card and you order one by 31 December 2011, you won’t pay an annual fee for the first year!**
This offer is valid for Miles & More cardholders who do not yet have a Diners Club Card. The offer is valid until 31 December 2011. The annual fee in subsequent years is €80.00. Cardholders can have this fee refunded in exchange for 23,000 award miles.
And now you can earn award miles when you fly and when making purchases.
Holders of a Diners Club Gold Card must have a bank account in Austria.
Miles&More credit card 15000 bonus miles promotion
Make a successful application for a Miles & More Credit Card Gold Business between 1 February and 31 March 2011 and you will receive 15,000 bonus miles as a thank-you.
You can redeem these miles at any time for fabulous awards, such as a free flight within Europe on Fly Smart terms
Take advantage of the Miles&More credit card many benefits:
1 euro spent on your card = 1 award mile
For everything you pay for with your credit card
A credit card and Miles & More card rolled into one
Just one card with all the benefits
Unlimited mileage validity (3)
More time to save for the award you really want
Attractive travel-related insurance services
This offer only applies to the successful issuing of a Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card during the promotional period to a new customer who has not held this credit card in the last 12 months. The application must be made on the application form for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with the benefits of other advertising promotions. The award miles replace the usual Welcome Bonus. If the card is changed or cancelled during the first 12 months of the contract period the award miles will be deducted from the holder’s Miles & More account (this does not apply to changes in status). The Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card Gold is free of charge for Senator and HON Circle Members. Frequent Traveller have to pay a reduced annual fee of €62 per year.
You can redeem these miles at any time for fabulous awards, such as a free flight within Europe on Fly Smart terms
Take advantage of the Miles&More credit card many benefits:
1 euro spent on your card = 1 award mile
For everything you pay for with your credit card
A credit card and Miles & More card rolled into one
Just one card with all the benefits
Unlimited mileage validity (3)
More time to save for the award you really want
Attractive travel-related insurance services
This offer only applies to the successful issuing of a Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card during the promotional period to a new customer who has not held this credit card in the last 12 months. The application must be made on the application form for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with the benefits of other advertising promotions. The award miles replace the usual Welcome Bonus. If the card is changed or cancelled during the first 12 months of the contract period the award miles will be deducted from the holder’s Miles & More account (this does not apply to changes in status). The Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card Gold is free of charge for Senator and HON Circle Members. Frequent Traveller have to pay a reduced annual fee of €62 per year.
easy way to get LH Frequent Traveller status
Miles & More will continue to offer you the opportunity of becoming a Frequent Traveller even more easily or of maintaining your
Frequent Traveller status - with the Silver Promotion 2011.
Members need 35,000 status miles in a year to earn Lufthansa Frequent Traveler status. Benefits include priority check-in, access to Business Lounges, use of the Business Class area at the gate, waitlist priority and a baggage allowance up to 40 kg. Award miles never expire, so long as you maintain your status, and Frequent Travellers earn a 25-percent bonus on Star Alliance flights. As with all other levels, Frequent Traveller status is good for a full two years.
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to secure the Miles & More silver card not only by earning status miles but, as an alternative, also by taking 30 scheduled flights with participating
Miles & More airline partners.
How to achieve Frequent Traveller status:
Fly 30 times with our airline partners in 2011 and you will automatically receive Frequent Traveller status, which is valid for at least two years.
With 30 flights with these airline partners you can achieve Frequent Traveller status:
Adria Airways Brussels Airlines Lufthansa
Air Dolomiti Croatia Airlines Luxair
Austrian Airlines Group LOT Polish Airlines SWISS
Terms and conditions:
All border-crossing European and intercontinental scheduled flights, as well as domestic flights within Europe which are operated by the Miles & More airline partners mentioned above, are taken into consideration. Proviso: mileage-eligible booking classes must be used.
Every flight* counts: outbound and inbound flights each count as a separate flight, so you can achieve or retain Frequent Traveller status with just 15 round trips.
For connecting flights with different flight numbers, each of these flights counts as a separate flight.
Naturally the limit of 35,000 status miles earned in one calendar year also continues to apply for achieving or renewing Frequent Traveller status.
* Trips on AiRail trains and the airtrain in Switzerland do not qualify. The same also applies to routes under a Lufthansa
flight number on which a bus is deployed.
Frequent Traveller status - with the Silver Promotion 2011.
Members need 35,000 status miles in a year to earn Lufthansa Frequent Traveler status. Benefits include priority check-in, access to Business Lounges, use of the Business Class area at the gate, waitlist priority and a baggage allowance up to 40 kg. Award miles never expire, so long as you maintain your status, and Frequent Travellers earn a 25-percent bonus on Star Alliance flights. As with all other levels, Frequent Traveller status is good for a full two years.
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to secure the Miles & More silver card not only by earning status miles but, as an alternative, also by taking 30 scheduled flights with participating
Miles & More airline partners.
How to achieve Frequent Traveller status:
Fly 30 times with our airline partners in 2011 and you will automatically receive Frequent Traveller status, which is valid for at least two years.
With 30 flights with these airline partners you can achieve Frequent Traveller status:
Adria Airways Brussels Airlines Lufthansa
Air Dolomiti Croatia Airlines Luxair
Austrian Airlines Group LOT Polish Airlines SWISS
Terms and conditions:
All border-crossing European and intercontinental scheduled flights, as well as domestic flights within Europe which are operated by the Miles & More airline partners mentioned above, are taken into consideration. Proviso: mileage-eligible booking classes must be used.
Every flight* counts: outbound and inbound flights each count as a separate flight, so you can achieve or retain Frequent Traveller status with just 15 round trips.
For connecting flights with different flight numbers, each of these flights counts as a separate flight.
Naturally the limit of 35,000 status miles earned in one calendar year also continues to apply for achieving or renewing Frequent Traveller status.
* Trips on AiRail trains and the airtrain in Switzerland do not qualify. The same also applies to routes under a Lufthansa
flight number on which a bus is deployed.
Brussels Airlines bonus miles for b.flex fares
Take advantage of the freedoms of b.flex, the flexible Economy Class product from Brussels Airlines, and earn extra award miles.
On flights within Europe that are operated by Brussels Airlines you will earn 1,250 award miles instead of the usual 750 in booking classes H and K.
More comfort - more award miles
Benefit from b.flex bookings
If you travel a lot, you need to do it in comfort and you can't afford
to waste valuable time. That's why we've developed b.flex, the ideal way
to enjoy your journey on your own terms, with great flexibility and great
service every step of the way.
As well as free cancellation and re-booking, b.flex offers you advantages which include a free meals and drinks service on board and entry to the security fast lanes in the terminal Extra luggage allowance and Access to Lounge at Brussels Airport for a fee of €15
On flights within Europe that are operated by Brussels Airlines you will earn 1,250 award miles instead of the usual 750 in booking classes H and K.
More comfort - more award miles
Benefit from b.flex bookings
If you travel a lot, you need to do it in comfort and you can't afford
to waste valuable time. That's why we've developed b.flex, the ideal way
to enjoy your journey on your own terms, with great flexibility and great
service every step of the way.
As well as free cancellation and re-booking, b.flex offers you advantages which include a free meals and drinks service on board and entry to the security fast lanes in the terminal Extra luggage allowance and Access to Lounge at Brussels Airport for a fee of €15
LH First Class Lounge Spa at Frankfurt Airport
An oasis of calm and relaxation awaits Lufthansa First Class passengers and members of the HON Circle at the new First Class Lounge in Concourse B at Frankfurt Airport following the opening of an exclusive First Class Spa on the premises. The spa’s extensive bathing area is equipped with six superior-quality shower rooms (two of them with jacuzzis), and – for the first time at a Lufthansa Lounge – two massage rooms. Here, guests can freshen up, unwind, recharge their batteries and also choose from a range of cosmetic treatments and massages.
"Frequent flyers and business travellers are constantly on the go, and so time becomes a precious asset. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the airport, we offer guests at the new First Class Lounge an opportunity to use the time in hand to relax in an exclusive atmosphere or to work," says Lufthansa Hub Manager Dr. Karl-Rudolph Rupprecht.
The new lounge in Concourse B, which has a total floor space of 1,220 square metres, can seat more than 100 guests. It also provides all the amenities that form an integral part of the upscale service at Lufthansa’s First Class lounges. A spacious comfort area with relaxing armchairs with a view of the airport apron invites guests to sit back and unwind. Two quiet rooms are available for anyone who would like to withdraw and have a snooze. Enclosed office units equipped with telephones, PCs with Internet access and writing utensils provide an opportunity for guests to work until shortly before their departure. Free WLAN access is also available. Culinary delights are on offer in the restaurant and bistro area, with its excellent choice of menus and drinks. A varying buffet is provided, and meals can also be ordered à la carte. Dishes are freshly prepared in view of the guests. In the bar area, an extensive range of spirits and drinks is offered in an open, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can contact the central Service Desk with any general enquiries, such as rebooking a flight or changing their seat.
A new addition to Lufthansa’s Lounge product is the limousine service for passengers whose flight is departing from Terminal areas A and C – or, in the case of flights to a non-Schengen or non-EU destination, from an apron position. This service was previously only available at the First Class Terminal. Passengers arriving at or transferring from an apron position will also be taken by limousine from their aircraft to the Bus Arrivals point in Terminal B, where they will be met by a Lufthansa staff member and directed to the new lounge.
"Frequent flyers and business travellers are constantly on the go, and so time becomes a precious asset. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the airport, we offer guests at the new First Class Lounge an opportunity to use the time in hand to relax in an exclusive atmosphere or to work," says Lufthansa Hub Manager Dr. Karl-Rudolph Rupprecht.
The new lounge in Concourse B, which has a total floor space of 1,220 square metres, can seat more than 100 guests. It also provides all the amenities that form an integral part of the upscale service at Lufthansa’s First Class lounges. A spacious comfort area with relaxing armchairs with a view of the airport apron invites guests to sit back and unwind. Two quiet rooms are available for anyone who would like to withdraw and have a snooze. Enclosed office units equipped with telephones, PCs with Internet access and writing utensils provide an opportunity for guests to work until shortly before their departure. Free WLAN access is also available. Culinary delights are on offer in the restaurant and bistro area, with its excellent choice of menus and drinks. A varying buffet is provided, and meals can also be ordered à la carte. Dishes are freshly prepared in view of the guests. In the bar area, an extensive range of spirits and drinks is offered in an open, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can contact the central Service Desk with any general enquiries, such as rebooking a flight or changing their seat.
A new addition to Lufthansa’s Lounge product is the limousine service for passengers whose flight is departing from Terminal areas A and C – or, in the case of flights to a non-Schengen or non-EU destination, from an apron position. This service was previously only available at the First Class Terminal. Passengers arriving at or transferring from an apron position will also be taken by limousine from their aircraft to the Bus Arrivals point in Terminal B, where they will be met by a Lufthansa staff member and directed to the new lounge.
Frankfurt to Libreville Gabon flights Lufthansa
Lufthansa begin serving a new destination in Africa.the german airline is laying on five flights weekly to Pointe Noire, the principal port in the Republic of the Congo, use a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from PrivatAir. The flights to the Congolese port include a stopover in Libreville in Gabon. In future, Libreville will thus be served non-stop from germany and not, as previously, with a stopover in Accra, Ghana.
Passengers on board PrivatAir flights will enjoy all the benefits of the Lufthansa long-haul product. Among the perks in Business Class is a highly topical in-flight entertainment programme, as well as delicious in-flight menus created by Star Chefs and an array of opportunities to continue working in the aircraft cabin. In the sleeping mode, the seats fold out almost horizontally into a bed all of two metres long. Economy Class is not without comforts, either: With the small number of seats, passengers are sure of very personal attention from the cabin crew. Moreover, all seats are equipped with in-seat videos, ergonomically designed backrests and additional legroom.
Flight schedule
Flights on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
LH 588 Fra Libreville 10.30 hrs 17.45 hrs / 18.30 hrs Pointe-Noire 19.50 hrs
LH 589 Pointe-Noire 21.20 hrs - Libreville 22.40 hrs / 23.25 hrs -
Frankfurt 06.50 hrs (following day)
flight time Frankfurt - Libreville about 7.15 hrs
Libreville - Pointe Noire about 1.20 hrs
Distance
Frankfurt - Libreville 5,521 km (3,431 miles)
Libreville - Pointe Noire 649 km (403 miles)
Aircraft Boeing 737-800
(108 seats, including 24 Business Class, 84 Economy Class)
“The new flight to Pointe Noire is a further step forward in our growth strategy in Africa,“ noted Karl-Ulrich Garnadt, Executive Vice President Services and Human Resources at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines. “The dynamic, economic region in West and Central Africa is a key area in the development of the Lufthansa route network.“ Lufthansa currently serves West Africa with a total of 33 weekly connections to Abuja, Accra, Lagos, Libreville, Luanda, Malabo and Port Harcourt. The services offered to the region by the Lufthansa Group are augmented by flights to a further twelve destinations in the region operated by SWISS and Brussels Airlines.
Passengers on board PrivatAir flights will enjoy all the benefits of the Lufthansa long-haul product. Among the perks in Business Class is a highly topical in-flight entertainment programme, as well as delicious in-flight menus created by Star Chefs and an array of opportunities to continue working in the aircraft cabin. In the sleeping mode, the seats fold out almost horizontally into a bed all of two metres long. Economy Class is not without comforts, either: With the small number of seats, passengers are sure of very personal attention from the cabin crew. Moreover, all seats are equipped with in-seat videos, ergonomically designed backrests and additional legroom.
Flight schedule
Flights on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
LH 588 Fra Libreville 10.30 hrs 17.45 hrs / 18.30 hrs Pointe-Noire 19.50 hrs
LH 589 Pointe-Noire 21.20 hrs - Libreville 22.40 hrs / 23.25 hrs -
Frankfurt 06.50 hrs (following day)
flight time Frankfurt - Libreville about 7.15 hrs
Libreville - Pointe Noire about 1.20 hrs
Distance
Frankfurt - Libreville 5,521 km (3,431 miles)
Libreville - Pointe Noire 649 km (403 miles)
Aircraft Boeing 737-800
(108 seats, including 24 Business Class, 84 Economy Class)
“The new flight to Pointe Noire is a further step forward in our growth strategy in Africa,“ noted Karl-Ulrich Garnadt, Executive Vice President Services and Human Resources at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines. “The dynamic, economic region in West and Central Africa is a key area in the development of the Lufthansa route network.“ Lufthansa currently serves West Africa with a total of 33 weekly connections to Abuja, Accra, Lagos, Libreville, Luanda, Malabo and Port Harcourt. The services offered to the region by the Lufthansa Group are augmented by flights to a further twelve destinations in the region operated by SWISS and Brussels Airlines.
earn LH Miles&More miles on Germanwings
Closer cooperation between Lufthansa and Germanwings and a comprehensive package of measures will provide additional travel benefits for frequent flyer of both airlines.
Starting on 1 September 2010, Miles & More members will be able not only to exchange miles on all Germanwings flights but also to collect award miles. From then on, the same fixed mileage amounts for individual booking classes that currently apply to Miles & More members on all Lufthansa flights will also apply on Germanwings flights. For a domestic flight, for example, Miles & More members will receive up to 1,000 miles and for a flight to a Germanwings destination in Europe up to 1,250 miles, depending on the booking class. Since December 2009, Miles & More members have been able to redeem their miles for flights across the entire Germanwings route network. For 30,000 miles they can take off to a destination within Europe, and for 25,000 miles they can book a domestic flight with the air-line. In addition, frequent flyers with a Miles & More HON Circle or Senator status who are travelling on a Germanwings ticket can now use Lufthansa’s Business and Senator lounges in Germany.
The Germanwings frequent flyer programme, the Boomerang Club, will continue to exist independently of the Miles & More partnership. Before each flight, passengers who have both a Miles & More and a Boomerang Club card will be able to select the frequent flyer pro-gramme in which they wish to collect miles. Further information can be downloaded from www.miles-and-more.com or www.germanwings.com.
Starting on 1 September 2010, Miles & More members will be able not only to exchange miles on all Germanwings flights but also to collect award miles. From then on, the same fixed mileage amounts for individual booking classes that currently apply to Miles & More members on all Lufthansa flights will also apply on Germanwings flights. For a domestic flight, for example, Miles & More members will receive up to 1,000 miles and for a flight to a Germanwings destination in Europe up to 1,250 miles, depending on the booking class. Since December 2009, Miles & More members have been able to redeem their miles for flights across the entire Germanwings route network. For 30,000 miles they can take off to a destination within Europe, and for 25,000 miles they can book a domestic flight with the air-line. In addition, frequent flyers with a Miles & More HON Circle or Senator status who are travelling on a Germanwings ticket can now use Lufthansa’s Business and Senator lounges in Germany.
The Germanwings frequent flyer programme, the Boomerang Club, will continue to exist independently of the Miles & More partnership. Before each flight, passengers who have both a Miles & More and a Boomerang Club card will be able to select the frequent flyer pro-gramme in which they wish to collect miles. Further information can be downloaded from www.miles-and-more.com or www.germanwings.com.
Munich to Luxembourg flights Lufthansa
Lufthansa is also expanding its extensive network in Europe with the introduction of direct flights from Munich to Luxembourg, which will augment the service offered by its partner Luxair. The route will be operated up to twice daily by a Lufthansa CityLine CRJ700. In addition, Luxair will offer three direct flights per day from Luxembourg to Munich.
passengers departing from Luxembourg will be offered up to two daily flights to Lufthansa’s Southern hub of Munich. A modern Bombardier Regional Jet CRJ-700 of Lufthansa CityLine will be operating the new route, offering up to 70 seats in Economy and Business Class.
Schedule October 2010
Flight schedule out of Luxembourg:
LH2319 LUX MUC 09:30 10:35 (Monday to Saturday)
LH2321 Luxembourg19:20 - Munich 20:25 (Monday to Friday + Sunday)
Flight schedule out of Munich:
LH2318 MUC LUX 7:45 8:55 (Monday to Saturday)
LH2320 Munich 17:25 - Luxembourg 18:35 (Monday to Friday + Sunday)
“Next to our daily flights from Brussels and Amsterdam to Munich, we will now also be connecting the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with the Bavarian capital, offering even more flexibility to our customers. In addition, the new direct flights offer ideal connections to the worldwide network of 114 destinations in 44 countries operated out of the dedicated Lufthansa and Star Alliance Terminal 2 in Munich.” adds Claus Becker, General Manager Lufthansa Benelux & France.
Moreover, passengers from Luxembourg have the possibility to enjoy the exclusive services at the dedicated Lufthansa Lounges. Next to the First Class Lounge and the Senator Café, a recently new refurbished Senator Lounge welcomes its guests in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere which features a well-appointed bistro, 20 workstations, two shower rooms and a separate rest area. Altogether, at Terminal 2 in Munich, Lufthansa offers customers seven lounges on encompassing a total floor space of close to 48,500 square feet.
passengers departing from Luxembourg will be offered up to two daily flights to Lufthansa’s Southern hub of Munich. A modern Bombardier Regional Jet CRJ-700 of Lufthansa CityLine will be operating the new route, offering up to 70 seats in Economy and Business Class.
Schedule October 2010
Flight schedule out of Luxembourg:
LH2319 LUX MUC 09:30 10:35 (Monday to Saturday)
LH2321 Luxembourg19:20 - Munich 20:25 (Monday to Friday + Sunday)
Flight schedule out of Munich:
LH2318 MUC LUX 7:45 8:55 (Monday to Saturday)
LH2320 Munich 17:25 - Luxembourg 18:35 (Monday to Friday + Sunday)
“Next to our daily flights from Brussels and Amsterdam to Munich, we will now also be connecting the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with the Bavarian capital, offering even more flexibility to our customers. In addition, the new direct flights offer ideal connections to the worldwide network of 114 destinations in 44 countries operated out of the dedicated Lufthansa and Star Alliance Terminal 2 in Munich.” adds Claus Becker, General Manager Lufthansa Benelux & France.
Moreover, passengers from Luxembourg have the possibility to enjoy the exclusive services at the dedicated Lufthansa Lounges. Next to the First Class Lounge and the Senator Café, a recently new refurbished Senator Lounge welcomes its guests in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere which features a well-appointed bistro, 20 workstations, two shower rooms and a separate rest area. Altogether, at Terminal 2 in Munich, Lufthansa offers customers seven lounges on encompassing a total floor space of close to 48,500 square feet.
Bogotá to Frankfurt germany flights Lufthansa
New long-haul flights from germany to Colombia and the Republic of the Congo
Lufthansa is extending its long-haul network with the addition of several new destinations in growth markets in South America and Africa. On 31 October, services to the Colombian capital Bogotá will resume. Five flights per week, operated by an Airbus A340, are scheduled between Frankfurt and Bogotá. Lufthansa served this major city in the northwest of South America up until 2002.
In future, passengers arriving from Frankfurt will transit seamlessly on one ticket to selected Colombian domestic connections operated by Avianca. The six new beyond destinations ex Bogotá represent the country’s biggest cities: Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cartagena, Medellin and Pereira. The Colombian flagship carrier operates flights to those destinations with Airbus A319s and A320s as well as Boeing 757s jets. In turn, Avianca passengers can use their ticket on Lufthansa long-haul flights from Bogotá to Frankfurt – an additional option to the existing Avianca flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Codeshare flights will shortly be available for booking.
Subject to the granting of air traffic rights, codesharing is to be extended in a second phase to international South American routes served by Avianca as well as to selected European connections operated by Lufthansa out of Madrid und Barcelona. In the pipeline, too, are plans for Avianca passengers to accrue and redeem award miles on all codeshare routes in the Miles & More frequent flyer programme, beginning in the second half of 2011.
Lufthansa is extending its long-haul network with the addition of several new destinations in growth markets in South America and Africa. On 31 October, services to the Colombian capital Bogotá will resume. Five flights per week, operated by an Airbus A340, are scheduled between Frankfurt and Bogotá. Lufthansa served this major city in the northwest of South America up until 2002.
In future, passengers arriving from Frankfurt will transit seamlessly on one ticket to selected Colombian domestic connections operated by Avianca. The six new beyond destinations ex Bogotá represent the country’s biggest cities: Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cartagena, Medellin and Pereira. The Colombian flagship carrier operates flights to those destinations with Airbus A319s and A320s as well as Boeing 757s jets. In turn, Avianca passengers can use their ticket on Lufthansa long-haul flights from Bogotá to Frankfurt – an additional option to the existing Avianca flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Codeshare flights will shortly be available for booking.
Subject to the granting of air traffic rights, codesharing is to be extended in a second phase to international South American routes served by Avianca as well as to selected European connections operated by Lufthansa out of Madrid und Barcelona. In the pipeline, too, are plans for Avianca passengers to accrue and redeem award miles on all codeshare routes in the Miles & More frequent flyer programme, beginning in the second half of 2011.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lufthansa 747 first class seat upgrade
Whether on the ground or in-flight, passengers selecting a First Class travel experience will always find exceptional service from Lufthansa. In 2010, the airline set new standards in premium travel when it unveiled a new First Class cabin on its A380 flagship. Continuing the trend, from April to November, Lufthansa will completely upgrade ten Boeing 747-400s, resulting in a quieter and more exclusive atmosphere in First Class, which includes just eight seats.
Lufthansa is entering new territory with its seating concept for the Boeing 747-400. Each of the eight individual seats will have an adjacent full-length, permanent lie-flat bed, which measures about 8 feet in length and features a top-quality mattress, guaranteeing first-class sleeping comfort. Each passenger in the new First Class cabin will thus not only have a seat but also a separate bed. Sound-absorbing curtains and sound-deadening insulation beneath the carpet will ensure that passengers enjoy the necessary peace and quiet. The individual inflight entertainment program on the new, 17-inch monitors will also provide soothing relaxation. As a hallmark of Lufthansa’s First Class service, top-of-the-range materials such as matt-brushed metal and scarred leather have been used throughout the cabin. Besides the interior design and fittings, the First Class standard includes comfort items such as temperature-regulating blankets and pillows and the amenity kit from Porsche Design containing cosmetic articles from La mer.
frankfurt to San Francisco flights Lufthansa
Lufthansa will start daily A380 flights to San Francisco between Frankfurt and the “City by the Bay” beginning May 10, 2011. Flight LH455 will leave San Francisco at 2:20 p.m. and arrive in Frankfurt at 10:05 a.m. the following day; the return flight LH454 will depart Frankfurt at 9:35 a.m. and arrive back into SFO International Airport at 11:55 a.m. Staring today, flights are available for booking on http://www.lufthansa.com/ with rates from San Francisco to Frankfurt starting at $549(one way fare based on roundtrip purchase; including taxes).
Lufthansa’s A380 is configured with 526 seats and features the airline’s new First Class product. Located on the upper deck, this space is the quietest cabin in commercial aviation and boasts an air humidification system – the first of its kind to be installed on a commercial aircraft – that improves air humidity to help fight off jet lag. Two large, luxurious bathrooms with separate changing and lavatory areas offer enhanced personal space and storage. The cabin’s eight generously proportioned, ergonomic seats measure 6’9” feet in length and 2’7” feet in width and provide the ultimate in comfort and innovation for an exceptional travel experience. Also located on the upper deck is the award-winning Business Class cabin with 98 seats featuring improved functionality, including more storage and a power supply that works with all worldwide connections. The main deck is home to an impressively spacious Economy Class cabin. Each of the 420 seats features an in-seat video screen, an optimized ergonomic design and a slimmer seat back that adds two inches of personal space per passenger.
“San Francisco has been a US stronghold for Lufthansa for more than 50 years,” said Jens Bischof, Vice President, The Americas for Lufthansa. “I applaud the airport’s management for their dedication in becoming A380-ready. It demonstrates our shared commitment to serving the global travel needs of the area’s active business community while embracing the environmental advancements of the A380. Very soon, Europe’s most highly regarded airline will serve SFO with the industry’s most advanced aircraft to date.”
Lufthansa’s A380 is configured with 526 seats and features the airline’s new First Class product. Located on the upper deck, this space is the quietest cabin in commercial aviation and boasts an air humidification system – the first of its kind to be installed on a commercial aircraft – that improves air humidity to help fight off jet lag. Two large, luxurious bathrooms with separate changing and lavatory areas offer enhanced personal space and storage. The cabin’s eight generously proportioned, ergonomic seats measure 6’9” feet in length and 2’7” feet in width and provide the ultimate in comfort and innovation for an exceptional travel experience. Also located on the upper deck is the award-winning Business Class cabin with 98 seats featuring improved functionality, including more storage and a power supply that works with all worldwide connections. The main deck is home to an impressively spacious Economy Class cabin. Each of the 420 seats features an in-seat video screen, an optimized ergonomic design and a slimmer seat back that adds two inches of personal space per passenger.
“San Francisco has been a US stronghold for Lufthansa for more than 50 years,” said Jens Bischof, Vice President, The Americas for Lufthansa. “I applaud the airport’s management for their dedication in becoming A380-ready. It demonstrates our shared commitment to serving the global travel needs of the area’s active business community while embracing the environmental advancements of the A380. Very soon, Europe’s most highly regarded airline will serve SFO with the industry’s most advanced aircraft to date.”
Lufthansa Senator lounges at Boston
Lufthansa First and Business Class passengers and Miles & More customers with a Frequent Traveller, Senator or HON Circle status can look forward to a significant improvement in the Lufthansa lounge service at Boston and Dubai airports from summer 2011. The combined Senator and Business Lounges at both airports are being redesigned in each case as Senator Lounges only.
Boston:
The Business Lounge for Lufthansa Business Class passengers and Frequent Travellers will in future be located opposite the new Senator Lounge; the entire lounge area will be more than doubled in size. Both lounges will have the welcoming new design and offer 130 seats in total as well as a larger, more modern bistro area - so there will be plenty of reasons to linger.
The Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounge is expected to be closed for the refurbishment from the end of March until August 2011. During this time, HON Circle Members, First and Business Class passengers, Senators and Star Gold customers are invited to use the Air France Lounge in Terminal E. This lounge is located immediately after Security opposite gate 3B.
Boston:
The Business Lounge for Lufthansa Business Class passengers and Frequent Travellers will in future be located opposite the new Senator Lounge; the entire lounge area will be more than doubled in size. Both lounges will have the welcoming new design and offer 130 seats in total as well as a larger, more modern bistro area - so there will be plenty of reasons to linger.
The Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounge is expected to be closed for the refurbishment from the end of March until August 2011. During this time, HON Circle Members, First and Business Class passengers, Senators and Star Gold customers are invited to use the Air France Lounge in Terminal E. This lounge is located immediately after Security opposite gate 3B.
buy access to Lufthansa lounges for children
Frequent Travellers can buy access to Lufthansa lounges for their children
From now on Frequent Travellers can take children up to the age of 12 with them into selected Lufthansa Business Lounges for a fee of €15 or US$20.
For youngsters aged 13 and upwards accompanying Frequent Travellers, the current entrance fee for adults of €25 or US$35 will now apply. Adults have been able to purchase access to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany, the USA and Paris Charles de Gaulle since 2010.
Vouchers for lounge access can be bought from the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airport immediately before entering the lounge. Frequent Travellers are entitled to enter the lounges with their children or other travelling companions on production of their Miles & More status card as well as boarding passes for a Lufthansa-operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.
From now on Frequent Travellers can take children up to the age of 12 with them into selected Lufthansa Business Lounges for a fee of €15 or US$20.
For youngsters aged 13 and upwards accompanying Frequent Travellers, the current entrance fee for adults of €25 or US$35 will now apply. Adults have been able to purchase access to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany, the USA and Paris Charles de Gaulle since 2010.
Vouchers for lounge access can be bought from the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airport immediately before entering the lounge. Frequent Travellers are entitled to enter the lounges with their children or other travelling companions on production of their Miles & More status card as well as boarding passes for a Lufthansa-operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.
frankfurt airport arrival lounges with shower
Lufthansa Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport is geared to the needs of passengers arriving on long-haul Lufthansa flights and can be used exclusively by First and Business Class passengers as well as by status customers.
The lounge has a total floor area of 1,200 square metres on two levels providing all the amenities guests need in order to freshen up after an intercontinental flight and prepare for the day ahead. Located on the upper level is a spacious comfort area with lounging armchairs and a quiet zone for relaxing plus a bistro area where guests can fortify themselves with various snacks or help themselves to the breakfast buffet with hold and cold dishes. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the lounge, while in the dedicated work area workstations and free Internet terminals are provided. At reception there is a large cloakroom where guests can leave their baggage during their stay.
During the planning phase, great emphasis was placed on the modern shower area on the lower level. It encompasses 28 high-end showers in an elegant design that invite guests to relax and refresh themselves after their flight. A concierge is on hand to allocate the shower facilities and also coordinate customer wishes such as the ironing service for HON Circle members, First Class guests and Senators.
“The arrival Lounge provides ideal conditions for our premium passengers to start the day feeling relaxed, regenerated and refreshed after a long night flight. In designing the facilities, we paid close heed to the wishes of our frequent flyers and top customers,” explained Dr. Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, Lufthansa’s Senior Vice President Hub Management Frankfurt.
The Welcome Lounge is located directly behind the Baggage Reclaim hall in the Arrivals Area B and is open daily for seven hours, from 5.30 am –12.00 pm. Following the opening of the Welcome Lounge, Lufthansa’s premium customers will have a choice of 14 lounges at Frankfurt Airport.
The lounge has a total floor area of 1,200 square metres on two levels providing all the amenities guests need in order to freshen up after an intercontinental flight and prepare for the day ahead. Located on the upper level is a spacious comfort area with lounging armchairs and a quiet zone for relaxing plus a bistro area where guests can fortify themselves with various snacks or help themselves to the breakfast buffet with hold and cold dishes. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the lounge, while in the dedicated work area workstations and free Internet terminals are provided. At reception there is a large cloakroom where guests can leave their baggage during their stay.
During the planning phase, great emphasis was placed on the modern shower area on the lower level. It encompasses 28 high-end showers in an elegant design that invite guests to relax and refresh themselves after their flight. A concierge is on hand to allocate the shower facilities and also coordinate customer wishes such as the ironing service for HON Circle members, First Class guests and Senators.
“The arrival Lounge provides ideal conditions for our premium passengers to start the day feeling relaxed, regenerated and refreshed after a long night flight. In designing the facilities, we paid close heed to the wishes of our frequent flyers and top customers,” explained Dr. Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, Lufthansa’s Senior Vice President Hub Management Frankfurt.
The Welcome Lounge is located directly behind the Baggage Reclaim hall in the Arrivals Area B and is open daily for seven hours, from 5.30 am –12.00 pm. Following the opening of the Welcome Lounge, Lufthansa’s premium customers will have a choice of 14 lounges at Frankfurt Airport.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Air China toll free number US and Canada
Air China new Los Angeles office building. The modern offices, located in El Segundo just south of LAX at 2131 East Maple Avenue, will serve as Air China's North American headquarters combining its sales, marketing and call center reservations staff.
The building accommodates a 50-position call center, half of which was immediately occupied after the Grand Opening. The center currently answers customers' phone calls throughout the United States and Canada from Monday to Saturday. Beginning April 1, it will also be open on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time. The toll free number is 800-882-8122.
"This is a strong demonstration of our commitment to the Los Angeles community, and we are proud of this multi-million dollar investment in the US market especially during these difficult economic times," said Ms. Lan Zhang, Executive Vice President of Air China. "Our new space is essential for the creation of job opportunities that we will provide, since it allows us to easily add employees as we grow," she continued.
Air China currently operates a Boeing 747-400 daily non-stop, three-class service between Los Angeles and Beijing, offering connections throughout China, Asia, and the world. According to Ms. Lan Zhang, the airline's future plans include adding a second flight from Los Angeles to Beijing to serve the increase of travelers between the U.S. and China. The airline advised this prospective additional flight further reflects the carrier's confidence in its U.S. operations, and a LAEDC study suggests that such a flight contributes an annual $623 million to the local economy and supports 3,100 local jobs.
The building accommodates a 50-position call center, half of which was immediately occupied after the Grand Opening. The center currently answers customers' phone calls throughout the United States and Canada from Monday to Saturday. Beginning April 1, it will also be open on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time. The toll free number is 800-882-8122.
"This is a strong demonstration of our commitment to the Los Angeles community, and we are proud of this multi-million dollar investment in the US market especially during these difficult economic times," said Ms. Lan Zhang, Executive Vice President of Air China. "Our new space is essential for the creation of job opportunities that we will provide, since it allows us to easily add employees as we grow," she continued.
Air China currently operates a Boeing 747-400 daily non-stop, three-class service between Los Angeles and Beijing, offering connections throughout China, Asia, and the world. According to Ms. Lan Zhang, the airline's future plans include adding a second flight from Los Angeles to Beijing to serve the increase of travelers between the U.S. and China. The airline advised this prospective additional flight further reflects the carrier's confidence in its U.S. operations, and a LAEDC study suggests that such a flight contributes an annual $623 million to the local economy and supports 3,100 local jobs.
New York Port-Au-Prince, Haiti flgihts Continental
United Continental Holdings announced Continental Airlines will begin nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (PAP), on June 9, 2011, subject to government approval.
Initially flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, converting to daily service on July 1, 2011.
The approximately four-hour flight (CO703) will depart EWR at 9:25 a.m., arriving in Port-Au-Prince at 12:15 p.m. The return flight (CO704) will depart Port-Au-Prince at 1:20 p.m., arriving in Newark at 6:15 p.m. Continental will utilize a Boeing 737-800 for the new service, with seating for 160 passengers (16 in first class and 144 in economy).
"We are pleased to offer convenient service to Port-Au-Prince, Continental's 27th Caribbean destination," said John Slater, United Airlines vice president of sales-Americas. "Thanks to the combined fleet of both United and Continental, we are now able to offer more travel options to new destinations."
Continental is the largest carrier in the New York City area, offering more departures to more destinations than any other airline.
Initially flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, converting to daily service on July 1, 2011.
The approximately four-hour flight (CO703) will depart EWR at 9:25 a.m., arriving in Port-Au-Prince at 12:15 p.m. The return flight (CO704) will depart Port-Au-Prince at 1:20 p.m., arriving in Newark at 6:15 p.m. Continental will utilize a Boeing 737-800 for the new service, with seating for 160 passengers (16 in first class and 144 in economy).
"We are pleased to offer convenient service to Port-Au-Prince, Continental's 27th Caribbean destination," said John Slater, United Airlines vice president of sales-Americas. "Thanks to the combined fleet of both United and Continental, we are now able to offer more travel options to new destinations."
Continental is the largest carrier in the New York City area, offering more departures to more destinations than any other airline.
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