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Volume 8, Issue 6, February 10, 2010 |
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| Intelligence | Singapore Airlines’ Green Flight |
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| Survey | Has an airline ever lost your luggage? |
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| News | Correction | New Airline Chefs | Airline Update| Inside The 787 | Mexico: Back In Business | |
| eTested | Trump Taj Mahal | |
| Dollars & Sense | Last-minute Valentine Getaways | OpenSkies Offer | Affordable India | Other India Options | Contrasts Of Australia and New Zealand |
Singapore Airlines went green last week. According to the Los Angeles Times, the airline completed an environmentally friendly flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Singapore (SIN). Utilizing a Boeing 747-400 aircraft, the flight saved more than 11 tons of fuel and reduced carbon emissions by more than 37 tons.
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In last week’s edition of eFlyer, we erroneously reported that Japan Airlines decided to partner with Delta Air Lines/SkyTeam and leave American Airlines/oneworld. We regret this error. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Japan Airlines announced its intention to remain in the oneworld alliance and develop its partnership with American Airlines. Japan Airlines and American Airlines will apply for antitrust immunity on trans-Pacific routes with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. The joint business venture will enhance cooperation on routes and coordination of schedules and other activities, providing competitive products and high quality service.
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American Airlines and Lufthansa are spicing up their menu offerings. American Airlines’ first- and business-class passengers traveling to and from Tokyo will enjoy the Asian-fusion flavor of Chef Sam Choy. Choy’s menu includes edamame hummus with pita chips, gingered scallops with lobster sauce, grilled beef fillet with mushroom medley, hibachi miso chicken and Tahitian crabmeat soup, among others.
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Yet another step has been made in the completion of the Delta/Northwest merger. Last week the airline combined reservations systems and retired Northwest’s website and flight numbers. According to the airline, the switch will not affect booked itineraries.
Following a joint venture announcement in October 2009, Avianca and TACA have completed all regulatory and antitrust approval requirements. The alliance will allow for strategic integration and will create the largest and most comprehensive air transport network of passengers and cargo in Latin America.
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Associated Press reports brought readers inside the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as the company unveiled the new aircraft cabin. The test plane, the third to be built and the first with a cabin installed, is dedicated to cabin features and safety. Everything on board will need to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. Test flights are scheduled for later this month.
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According to Skyscanner.com, Mexican tourism is picking back up again after being hit by the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. The website reported a significant increase — by 118 percent — in flight searches to Mexico among American and Canadian tourists. The increase indicates virus fears have been assuaged and tourists are looking to flock back to the popular beaches.
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I headed to Atlantic City for a “girls night out” with three friends. Busy work schedules led to a late departure and we did not arrive until about 11 p.m. Parking in the on-site garage was quick and easy. Navigating the massive Trump Taj Mahal — if laid from end to end, the property would span the 62-mile distance between AC and Philadelphia — was a challenge. Despite the late hour, check-in was surprisingly crowded and I waited in line for about 15 minutes before being greeted by a tired, busy staff.
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With only a few days left till Valentine’s Day, consider these last-minute romantic options. Through Feb. 28, Jumeirah Essex House is offering the Two Hearts At The Park package, including accommodations, welcome bottle of Champagne, three-course dinner at South Gate, two Grey Goose cocktails and late check-out. Call 888 645 5697 or click here.
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Enjoy affordable business-class travel to Paris with OpenSkies. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the airline launched a special promotion. BIZ SEAT cabin fares between New York and Paris are available for as low as $740 each way with the purchase of a round-trip flight. Through Feb. 28, the fare is the lowest available for business-class travel to Paris. Call 866 581 3596 or visit the website.
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With business travel budgets tighter than ever, first-class amenities can be hard to come by for strapped business travelers. Corporate Travel Specialists’ (a division of Up and Away Travel) Affordable India package allows business travelers to enjoy the comfort of premium seats and 5-star accommodations affordably. The standard package includes round-trip executive-class flights on Air India, three nights at a Hilton or a Marriott property and private airport transfers, beginning at $3,500.
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Also in India, Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is offering savings at two of its 5-star properties, Leela Palace in Udaipur and The Leela Kempinski Goa. Through April 15, the Royal Splendor package, in Udaipur, includes accommodations for two in a Lake View room, daily breakfast and dinner for two, round-trip airport transfers, a welcome drink, a daily fruit basket and applicable taxes.
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Qantas is teaming up with Trafalgar Tours for a special offer on the Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand tour. Book by Feb. 28 to save $1,200 per couple on the May 5 departure of the tour. The combined land tour and air price has been reduced from $5,824 to $5,224 per person. Call 866 544 4434 or book online.
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