China Eastern Airline Place Order Of Airbus A320s

The Shanghai based airline, China Eastern is expected to welcome a massive increase in its fleet. The airline that has launched many new routes and increase frequencies to various international destinations these years, seems fully laced up to change a gear in 2011.

The airline has entered a purchase agreement with the Air framer today and is to purchase 50 Airbus A320 aircraft, as reported by Flights global. At this initial stage of the agreement, China Eastern states that the transaction is subject to approval of the company's shareholders. These planes will become a part of the existing China Eastern Airline fleet in the coming decade as delivery stages are set from 2012 to 2015.

Based on 2005 rate list, the new A320s air craft, are said to be valued at $3.22 billion overall. However, the Chinese airline has stated that it has obtained "significant price concessions" after "arm's length negotiations" between the carrier and Airbus. This current agreement details the purchase of 20 Airbus A320s. According to China Eastern spokesperson:

"Purchase of the aircraft will further enhance the route coverage of the company and increase the economical benefit of the company,"

The airline operates A320-family jets with a mix of CFM International CFM56 and International Aero Engines V2500 power plants and offers flights to/from China’s main cities to worldwide destinations. China Eastern also connects this vast country through an extensive domestic network with flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan and flights to Guangzhou.

Passenger’s Instructions For Flights To Abidjan

In a recent press release by Air Brussels UK Sales team, the airline has laid out instructions for travelers booking flights to Abidjan or from the country as the country faces crises.

Air Brussels states that due to the unstable political situation in Abidjan Ivory Coast Brussels Airlines will allow some flexibility in its terms and conditions for the affected passengers. Although ticketed refund rules apply but passengers holding restricted change tickets can rebook free of charge, provided in same ticketed booking class for travel up to and no later than 31March 2011.

The airline further states that this flexibility can be availed by passengers in the following situation:

• Passengers holding an unused ticket for departure to Abidjan on/after 30^th Dec 2010 and on/before 31^st Jan 2011
• Passengers holding a partially used ticket with return travel to Abidjan on/after 30^th Dec 2010 and on/before 31^st Jan 2011. In this case the maximum stay may be disregarded.
• Both options should only apply to changes made before the original date of travel and are not valid for passengers who were NO SHOW.
• In case of NO SHOW passengers the original conditions of the ticket remain applicable (for both rebooking and refund)

Further, according to the latest travel advice by Foreign and Common Wealth Office (FCO),

“In view of the tense and highly uncertain security environment following the disputed Presidential election on 28 November, we advise against all travel to Cote d'Ivoire. Due to the threat of widespread instability and violence in Abidjan and other major cities, British nationals are advised to leave Cote d'Ivoire by commercial means, if safe to do so.”

Korean Air Cheap Fares To Australia

Standing at the door of 2011, there is a lot of predictions and forecasts about the future of the world, politics, global economy and the changing trends in Tourism.
2010 brought two things in lime light; one is Seoul as a new holiday destination in Asia and second is the flagship carrier or Korea, Korean Air. Korean Air has made its place in the international aviation industry within no time. Korea has evolved as a new, hot and happening beach destination. Despite the ongoing tensions between North and South Korea, the country saw a tourist boom in 2010 whereas; the national airline offered a bunch of new routes and also increased flight frequencies to far off destinations.

One notable destination of Korean Airline is Australia. The carrier offers cheap flights to Australia and also, its high standard and quality service promises a comfortable long flight. In the coming year 2011, it’s the one airline to expect great things from. At present, Korean air’s most prominent route is Brisbane, Australia’s top visited destination.
Korean air presently offers flights to Brisbane from 543 GBP excl. taxes and therefore, holds top position as the cheapest flight to Australia. The airline’s route is London Heathrow to Seoul and Seoul to Brisbane. Korean air has a short stopover in Seoul. It uses 3 digit flight numbers for flights to Brisbane such as KE 908 and KE123. The departure timings (as at present) are leaving from London Heathrow at 20:05 and arriving in Brisbane at 06:20 am after stopping over in Seoul, South Korea for a couple of hours. *The airline takes about two days time including time differences.
Korean Air also offers cheap flights to Sydney and is the one rising airline to look for on the Oceana route.

Cheap Flights To Lagos In 2011 - Forecast

Today is the last day of the year 2010, it is the time when many of us will be analyzing our budgets, savings and doing our tax totals. One of the major expenses that we all have in common is travel, and Air travel even if once in a year takes out the biggest chunk from our Bank account.

In this End of Year, article I am putting together the cheapest flights to Lagos that you can expect in the coming year 2011. Once thing notable, is for each of these fares, since they are the cheapest and starting fares, you’ll need to book flights well in advance to ensure your place as all fares are subject to availability.

To start with, the best low cost airlines that you can book for cheap flights to Nigeria try checking on Air Afriqiyah. This airline was originally established to represent the whole continent. However, after so far that only strong reputation it has been able to make is as a low cost airline. Air Afriqiyah is offering flights to Lagos from 220 GBP Nett at present.

After Afriqiyah, the Italian airline Alitalia (AZ) provides amazing cheap flights to Nigeria starting from 225 GBP excl. taxes. Now what I need you guys to know is, these are all basic fares so a safe play is to check the taxes as well as the taxes determine how big or small the total fare difference can be between an airline that offers 220 as its cheapest fare and the airline that offers 225, for the taxes, at times, are even bigger than the basic fares. Alitalia Airline operates from London Heathrow to Lagos via Milan, Italy. The route of Air Afriqiyah is via Tripoli, Libya and it fly from London Gatwick airport.

Egypt Airline, the flagship carrier of Egypt is also providing good fares and if you are seeking a multi-destination holiday, this is the best carrier as it goes via Cairo. However, the stop over may require you to buy a visa as well as pay stop over charges so please inquire first. The fares of this airline start from 229 GBP.

After these three, the fourth one that tops the list of cheap flights to Lagos is British Airways offering flights from 280 GBP excl. taxes. The good thing about BA is its promising quality services and that it offers direct flights to Lagos. However, if you are after direct flights to Abuja, Arik Airline, the Nigerian airline is a safe bet. Arik Airline offers cheap flights as well as excellent services and is reckoned among the top airlines of the continent.

Lastly, Air France and KLM offer around 280 to 300 GBP cheapest flights to Lagos excluding taxes. These airlines are often operating code share flights with Kenya Airways.

The above airlines are to watch for in 2011, for promising and cheap flights to Nigeria.

Flying Kangaroo Still Coping With A380 Crisis

Earlier this year, the Australian Flying Kangaroo experienced a shaky start of the holiday season when explosive engine failure minutes after the Sydney-bound flight left Singapore on Nov. 4 nearly downed one of his prized A380 jetliners and temporally grounded the entire A380 fleet for safety checks. The incident left Qantas operating long haul flights at what can be called “skeleton fleet” and the carrier faced a challenge to its reputation.
Though, after enough investigation was carried out, followed by repairs and a detailed check up if the entire fleet, the airline resumed its A380 flights last month. To ensure the safety, Qantas CEO also traveled along on the first resuming A380 flights and deplaned in Singapore. However, the airline has been facing mounting challenges in shape of questions of reliability and the fear that an exploding engine caused among the air travelers.

Qantas Airline is keeping all options open and also filed a case against the manufacturer ‘Rolls Royce’. Qantas CEO, Mr. Alan Joyce is awaiting compensation of the damages that the incident has caused it. Qantas is moving in 2011, with hopes to restore its image and also attain compensation for the financial as well as reputation loss that Air Bus A380 engine failure has caused it.
The craft was fitted with 2 spare engines, in addition to the engine that has a ‘manufacturing fault’ in it. All passengers and crew landed safely in all incidents involving Airbus A380.
The strong point in favor of Qantas is its long history of trouble free and high standard services. The airline also, scores a ten as there are hardly any notable competition it faces when it comes to providing direct flights to Australia and the wide domestic and regional connectivity. Qantas operates internal connecting flights to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Sydney and nearly all top Australian destinations.

Boeing 737-800 Arrives At Continental Airline

Continental Airline has become the FIRST to get new Boeing plane model 737-800 in North America. The airline has recently taken delivery of 737-800 aircraft fitted with Boeing's new Sky Interior from Boeing Inc.
The airline announced in a press release, that this all-new interior features newly sculpted sidewalls, energy-efficient LED lighting and larger overhead bins that retract into the ceiling, permitting stowage of additional roll-aboard bags. Other features include improved ventilation and cabin-noise reduction for customers and new, touch-screen flight attendant panels and controls."
Ron Baur, Vice President (fleet) at Continental Airline expressed passionately that: "When customers first step on the plane, they will immediately notice the fresh cabin architecture," He further adds: “This modern interior gives the airplane a more open look and feel while increasing cabin comfort and overhead storage space,"
The airline will also be receiving more 737-800 Boeing in the coming year. However, the date and route of this new aircraft is yet to be announced.

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Continental Airlines (CO) is among the top American airlines. It is based in Continental Center I in Downtown Houston, Texas and has hubs in Hubs Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (operated by Continental Micronesia), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston) and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Continental Airlines offers flights to around 262 destinations including subsidiaries and code-shares. It’s notable International destinations are Cairo, Nigeria, Lagos, Antigua, Aruba, Oranjestad, Bahamas, Nassau, Bermuda, Bonaire, Kralendijk, Grand Cayman,  Havana,  Willemstad, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Jamaica, Montego Bay,  Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain,  Turks and Caicos Islands, Providenciales, Sint Maarten, Philipsburg, St. Thomas,  Belize City, Costa Rica, Liberia,  San José de Costa Rica,  San Salvador, Guatemala City,  Roatán,  San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa,  Nicaragua, Managua, Panama City,  Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Acapulco, Cancún, Cozumel,  Guadalajara,  Ixtapa, León, Mazatlán, Mérida, Mexico City, Monterrey,  Puerto Vallarta,  San José del Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Quito, Caracas, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo,  Brussels,  Copenhagen,  Paris,  Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Athens,  Dublin, Shannon, Milan, Rome, Amsterdam, Oslo, Lisbon, Barcelona, Madrid, Geneva, Zürich,  Belfast,  Birmingham,  Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester,  Kingston and Puerto Rico.
The airlines’ prominent routes in the United States include flights to - (Alabama) Birmingham, (Arizona) Tucson, (California) Burbank, Long Beach, Oakland, (Connecticut) Hartford/Springfield, (District of Columbia) Washington-Dulles, (Florida) Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Sarasota, (Hawaii) Hilo, (Illinois) Chicago-Midway, Peoria, (Kansas) Wichita, (Nevada) Reno, (New York) Albany, Buffalo, New York City-JFK, (North Carolina) Greenville, (Oklahoma) Lawton, (Texas) Amarillo, Houston-Hobby, Lubbock, Midland, (Wyoming) Jackson
Among Asian countries, Continental offers flights to Indonesia: Denpasar, Philippines: Manila, Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City and in Europe, flights to Germany: Cologne, Düsseldorf, United Kingdom: Bristol, London-Gatwick, London-Luton and London-Stansted.
Continental airline also offers flights to Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji: Nadi and Tahiti: Papeete.

Amazing Cheapest Flights To Sydney

Booking cheap flights to Australia is not as easy as it’s for other destinations. And why is that? Well it’s mainly because of the distance. You can gamble at the quality of service and book with the cheapest low cost airline where that flight time is seven hours but how about being in air for 48 hours, 22 hours, 14 hours or likewise … A careful selection or a combination of good service and cheap flight fare just the thing to do for getting cheap flights to Australia from London Heathrow.

Out of the many Australian cities that appeal to new or first time travelers to Australia the most visited is Sydney. It’s the ideal beginning of a trip to Australia and above everything, there are more International airlines providing cheap flights to Sydney than any other destination. Here we have collected five cheapest yet promising airlines that offer good fares along with high standard of services to Australia.

This list and the fares shown below are as quoted on December 27^th, 2010 (low season) and are exclusive of taxes.

Air China Flights (CA):

The airline offers flights via Beijing, at times you can get flights via Hong Kong to Sydney and the starting fare as on the onset of low season is 360 GBP Nett in V class of Economy. This flight can be booked for a ticket maximum stay over of 6 months and minimum any. The flight fares will expire on February 28^th, 2011.

Korean Airline Flights (KE):

Korean air flies via Seoul (ICN) and offers flights to Sydney Australia from 543 GBP Nett. The minimum stay permitted is 7 nights and maximum three months. It is a V class in Economy cabin fare and seats are subject to availability.

Etihad Airline (EY)

Etihad Airline is well known for its quality of service and high standard. The airline, based in Abu Dhabi Middle East, offers flights to Sydney in 600 GBP Nett in Q class economy cabin. The maximum stay permitted on these tickets is 6 months and minimum 5 nights. Last date to ticket this reservation is March 31^st, 2012. The fare is valid from 02 November 2010.

Qatar Airways (QR)

Qatar Airways is offering flights to Sydney in 641 GBP Nett starting fare. This cheapest flight fare with Qatar is subject to availability of seats and first come fist serve basis. Minimum stay requirement is 5 nights and maximum 12 months. Qatar is world’s first five star airlines. Qatar fly via Doha, Qatar Middle East.

Asiana Airline (OZ)

Asiana offers flights to Sydney via Seoul and also offers code share flights with Qantas Airline. The tax exclusive fares at Asiana start from 660 GBP and valid for a 12 month ticket.

From Sydney, one can reserve flights to Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne or Perth or all around Australia using domestic carrier services.

Thai Air Get Cheaper On Thai Special Flights Fares Promotion

Thailand’s national carrier Thai Airways has recently announced cheap flights to worldwide destinations and in amazing flight fares. The airline, based in Bangkok has made this deal open for travelers looking to fly from London Heathrow airport.

The ‘Thai Special Fare’ is valid for travelling season starting from January 06^th, 2011 to March 31^st, 2011.   However, there are specific selling, ticketing and travel dates applicable to be used accordingly for which one should contact their travel agency.

The most impressive cheap flight fare is valid for flights to Bangkok. Cheapest economy fare starts from 337 GBP while Business Class is selling at 1417 GBP exclusive taxes.

Other destinations included in Thai special promotion are Flights to Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Manila, Bali, Hong Kong, Singapore and Kula Lumpur in Far East whereas as cheap flights to Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Auckland in Oceana are also available.

Qatar Christmas Present To Travelers – Cheap Flight Fares 2011

World’s first five star airlines, Qatar Airways has announced its new promotional fares on sale form December 24^th, 2010. These amazing low flight fares are the best Christmas present that Qatar has given to its clients. The UAE based airline has offered flights to Dubai from London Heathrow or Gatwick in 190 GBP valid on flights number QR 074 and QR 076 ON DAYS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

The second most notable fare among the many amazing cheap flight offers is the 221 GBP return fares on flights to Nairobi the capital of Kenya, departing from London Heathrow or Gatwick via Abu Dhabi.

The flights with Qatar can also be availed from Manchester airport, however the cost may vary.

In case of flights to South Africa, the airline has offered a generous fare of 248 GBP on flights to Johannesburg and a 301 GBP on flights to Cape Town. However all of these flight fares are exclusive of airport taxes and subject to availability of seats.

Another destination in African continent, the airline is offering flights to Dar es Salam starting from 275 GBP.

For Holidays in Far East and Asia, the airline has offered flights to Bangkok in 294 GBP the lowest on outbound valid for flight number QR 610.  The airline also has special promotional fare on flights to Seychelles in 309 GBP flights to Male in 354 GBP, flights to Kuala Lumpur in 277 GBP and flights to Bali Indonesia from 340 GBP minimum starting fare exclusive of taxes and available at certain flight numbers only.

In Australasia, Qatar is offering flights to Melbourne from 401 GBP excluding taxes.

These fares are open to sale from December 24^th to January 18^th, 2010 and travelers can book fight departures, any time form 01 January to 25 June 2011 except for Melbourne. Flights to Melbourne should be booked for departure/return from April 24^th to June 25^th, 2011.

The travelers booking these cheap flight fares on special promotions can have a minimum 5 days to maximum 2 months stay. All fares are exclusive of taxes and are also available for other destinations around the globe, please inquire for more information.

Korean Airline Waives Any Change Charges On Flights And 18th & 19th December

In a recent press release by Korea’s flagship carrier, Korean Airline on December 23, 2010, that airline has stated that due to the recent bad weather that brought about the virtual closure of London Heathrow Airport and the cancellation of Korean Air flights on the 18th and 19th of December, the airline has amended its cancellation, re-issue and refund charges.

According to which, the Seoul base carrier has waived its date change and reissue charges / penalty for all passengers who were due to travel on the 18th and 19th of December between London Heathrow and Seoul and vice versa. Whereas, for those passengers who no longer need to travel then any refund charges are also waived but for these travel dates only.

Korean Airline operated two flights to Seoul yesterday from London Heathrow Airport and expects a normal operation of flights today as well.

Flint To Chicago American Airline To Increases Flight Frequency

American Airline (AA) popular for its direct flights to New York from London Heathrow, has recently added yet another new flight route to its vast and extensive flight network.

According to a latest news release America’s flagship carrier American Airlines will be operating return flights to Chicago from and to Flint. This new flight will be added up as an additional daily flight between Flint and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport starting in April 2011. American Airline’s regional affiliate ‘American Connection’ will offer the bulked-up service with 44-seat Embraer jets at Bishop Airport.

At this auspicious occasion, Gary Foss, vice president of planning and marketing for American's regional network, said in the news release: "We're delighted to increase our service...,"

He added: "Now with four daily nonstop flights, customers from the TriCities region will have even more travel options from which to choose, as well as more convenient connections in Chicago ..."

The American Airline flights between Flint and Chicago O’Hare airport will begin from April 05, 2010 departing at 12:35 pm from Chicago and arriving at Flint at 02:30pm.

On return journey, the flight will be leaving flint at 03 pm daily arriving in Chicago at 03:10 pm.

Customer Benefits For AA, BA and Iberia Travelers

The future of joint ventures and code share flights is bright with Iberia, American and British Airways recent agreement. The three biggest airlines of their countries have added another 317 code share flights to their trans-Atlantic joint business between North America and Europe, this week. The airline will now also be operating flights to Mexico, Canada, and many cities across Europe.
Earlier in 2010, the three airlines have announced to launch more than 2700 code share flights, between the UK and US and Spain and the US.
The transatlantic joint business that was officially launched in October this year has additional benefits for customers using any of the code share routes. Such as:
1. Coordinated schedules on joint business routes to provide customers with more flight choices and timings.
2. Dedicated support teams for customers transferring at five of the airlines' hubs: New York JFK, London Heathrow, Madrid, Chicago and Miami.
3. Online check-in and boarding pass printing with either the airline operating the flight, or the airline the ticket was booked through.
4. Integrated online flight information on all three airlines' websites.
5. More integrated account management for corporate customers.

Other than that, the US based airline American Airways, UK’s British Airways and Spain's Iberia has announced addition of five new routes to their network as an outcome of the joint venture.
The airlines have stated that the flights on these new routes will be starting in spring 2011 and will include:
· Flights to New York JFK-Budapest route and Chicago-Helsinki operated by American Airlines.
· Flights between London Heathrow and San Diego to be operated by British Airways and
· Flights to Barcelona-Miami and Madrid-Los Angeles to be offered by Iberia Airline.
Other than that, American Airline will add frequencies from New York JFK to Barcelona and Miami to Madrid for already-existing service. These new frequencies also begin in spring 2011.

Heavy Snow Disrupts Air Traffic – UK Airports Status

According to most recent weather warnings by met office,

“Snow showers are expected to continue today in parts of eastern Scotland, northeast England and Yorkshire & humbler, especially near the coasts. Some very heavy snow with significant accumulations is likely in the Edinburgh area, with the potential for considerable disruption to transport networks”.

In addition to road and rail transport disruptions, heavy snow is likely to disrupt air traffic to and from major international airports in UK, Scotland and Ireland. Below is the ‘up to date’ and current status of Britain’s international airports and hubs of major airlines including British airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Zimbabwe, Etihad airways, Qatar airways, Emirates, Air Afriqiyah, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas airline, Scandinavian airline and many more.

1. HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR):

With reference to a most recent travel update on BBC travel news, limited arrivals and departures to and from London Heathrow airport (LHR) will occur today, due to adverse weather conditions in the country.

2. LONDON CITY AIRPORT (LCY):

At London city airport (LCY) as well, disruption to flights to and from the airport due to fog and recent adverse weather conditions is probable.

3. NEW CASTLE AIRPORT (NCL):

Another major airport, New Castle (NCL) will face disruptions to departing and arriving flights due to adverse weather in the country.

4. ABERDEEN (DYCE) AIRPORT (ABZ) :

Aberdeen (ABZ) will also be challenged by frosty and foggy weather and snow disruption.

5. LUTON AIRPORT (LTN):

Due to adverse weather conditions elsewhere in UK and Europe, Luton airport (LTN) will be indirectly affected and therefore will also suffer flight delays, cancellations and disruptions.

6. MANCHESTER AIRPORT (MAN):

At Manchester (MAN) as well, delays are possible to flights to and from the airport due to adverse weather conditions elsewhere in the UK and Europe.

7. LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT (LBA) :

Bradford Leeds airport (LBA) is directly affected by bad weather.

8. GLASGOW AIRPORT (GLA) :

Delays are possible to flights to and from Glasgow international airport (GLA) due to adverse weather conditions elsewhere in the UK and Europe.

9. BELFAST AIRPORT (BFS) :

Flights to and from Belfast international airport (BFS) will possibly be disrupted due to adverse weather conditions across the UK.

10. BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT (BHX):

Disruption is possible to flights to and from Birmingham airport (BHX) due to unfavorable weather the country.

11. GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW):

Quite like the rest of the month, Gatwick remains among the highly affected airports. Flights to and from Gatwick international airport (LGW) are expected to be disrupted due to poor weather.

12. EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EDI)

Edinburgh international airport (EDI) may face disruptions as well.

PASSENGER WARNINGS:

· Passengers are advised to contact their airline to check the status of their flight or call their travel agent.

Among flights leaving from Gatwick, Air Zimbabwe’s flights to Harare and Air Afriqiyah flights to Tripoli are most likely to be affected.

Passenger volume goes up at china’s second largest carrier

Air China (CA), one of China’s major airlines has recently announced a hike in Passengers numbers by 8.3% in the month of November year on year. Air China Ltd is the country's second-largest commercial airline and is head quartered in the capital city Beijing. The airline holds a high status in the country and takes the responsibility of special flight task for Chinese national leaders visiting abroad which demonstrates the exclusive status as the national flag carrier of People’s Republic of China.
The airline stated that it carried 3.64 million passengers in November which is up 8.3% year on year but down 13.6% month on month. Whereas, the passengers on domestic flights increased 8.3% year on year reaching to 3.01 million travelers in November, 2010.
Air China, also offers regional and domestic flights between Shanghai, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, Macau, Hong Kong and South East Asia. The airline is a major Cargo carrier and recorded rise of 13.5% in November year on year to 105,500 tons.
Passenger load factor, or the proportion of seats filled on each flight, fell 2.5 percentage points year on year to 76.8% last month, while its cargo load factor rose 4.3 percentage points year on year to 64.6%. Total load factor was 71.1%, 0.5 percentage points higher than in November last year.
Air China is a star alliance member and world's 10th largest airline by fleet size. The airline carried 41.28 million domestic and international passengers in 2009, which ranked behind its main competitors China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. However, Air China is the most profitable airline in China and world's largest carrier by market value. Air China’s most popular routes include flights to Seoul in South Korea and Flights to Tokyo, Japan.
The airline’s extensive route offers flights to 185 destinations around the world with flights to Europe, USA, Asia, Far East and Oceana. Recently, Air China’s route flights to Taipei, Taiwan also gained popularity.
Air China has a fleet size of 280 and in November, also acquired two aircrafts, bringing its aircraft fleet to 282 units at the end of last month.

Emirates Holiday World – All about South Africa Travel

‘Emirates Holidays’ the tour-operator arm of the UAE based Emirates Airline, opened its new Holiday World in Johannesburg, South Africa later this year.

This dedicated holiday outlet bolsters Emirates airline’s strong presence in South Africa. The Holiday outlet is also provided with an efficient call centre, located at the 22 Cresent Drive Melrose Arch Johannesburg.

Emirates Airline operates flights to Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg from nearly all major UK & Ireland airports including Manchester, New Castle and Heathrow. Emirates airline is the stronger competitor for top world carriers and has acquired a leading position in the market within a decade. It is one of the fastest growing carriers of the world. The establishment of Emirates Holiday World in South Africa the airline will further tap into the South African Market and provide more  efficient customer services to Emirates travelers worldwide through bringing forth a one-stop information and booking shop for travelers.

Emirates Holidays says in its Press Release that the new Holiday World – Johannesburg specializes in assisting those requiring expert holiday consultancy on any of the Emirates Holidays' destinations and tailor-made, quality and affordable holiday options.

According to Dina Al Herais, Vice President-Commercial Operations, Emirates Holidays:

"The opening of the Johannesburg Holiday World cements our belief in the huge potential of this market,"

He further added:

"This is a culture where travel is an intrinsic part of life, and we hope to serve travelers not only to popular destinations in Europe and Australia but also cater to the increasing interest for holidays to other regions such as the Middle East, the Far East, Indian Ocean and the US."

The centre not only covers the capital but the Emirates Holidays staff is also positioned in Emirates offices in Cape Town and Durban.

The new Holidays World outlet in Johannesburg emphasizes the growing importance of the South African travel market for Emirates Holidays and airline.

FLY 540’s Temporary solution Is DC-9 Aircraft

The regional airline of Uganda, Fly 540 has reportedly leased two DC-9 aircraft recently. These new DC-9 Aircrafts will enable Fly 540 to offer Business Class seats for the first time in any of their fleet aircraft. The aircraft is configured with 10 Business and 70 Economy seats.

This new addition in the Fly 540 fleet is said to be a ‘substitute’ until the additional CRJ aircrafts arrive to join the fleet. These CRJ aircrafts will be providing additional seats for the forthcoming peak season on flights to Nairobi and Entebbe. Also the CRJ will operate onward flights from Nairobi to Mombasa, Zanzibar, and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

As stated in recent online news reports from Nairobi, the regional airline Fly 540 swiftly got hold of these two Kenya-registered aircrafts to stop-gap until the CRJ are received. These aircrafts were previously flown by East African Safari Air Express and initially grounded when EASAX halted their own operations.

Passengers traveling with Fly 540 on these aircraft will now be able to enjoy wider seats in the front cabin, something no other airline besides Kenya Airways is presently offering on the route between Entebbe and Nairobi. The national carrier of Uganda, Air Uganda also uses all economy CRJ aircraft, unless their standby MD 87 aircraft is being used incase of increased demand in busy season which has 50 more seats than the regular CRJ. Air Uganda’s MD 87 air craft has 20 business class seats and about 80 seats in economy class.