- Air China to Operate A340 with Upgraded First & Business Class on London-Beijing Route[Jun. 11, 2007]
The presence of Chinese flag carrier Air China on the London-Beijing route has been established for some years. To cater for the increasing demand of UK passengers and enhance competitive advantages in the pan-European market, Air China will be using Airbus A340 with upgraded First & Business Class cabins on the daily non-stop route effective from June 21, 2007.
- Croatia Airlines Orders Four Q400s[Jun. 09, 2007]
Croatia Airlines ordered four 76-seat Q400s with options on two more, Bombardier announced. Firm orders are worth an estimated US$105 million at list prices.
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Anticipates Strong Growth, Plans Sixth Runway[Jun. 05, 2007]
Amsterdan Airport Schiphol will need a sixth runway to accommodate its anticipated growth, Schiphol Group indicated in its long-term outlook published recently.
- Cathay Pacific Airways Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report[Jun. 08, 2007]
On June 8, Cathay Pacific Airways released its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting the airline's commitment to being open, honest and transparent in meeting the concerns of stakeholders and the wider community. The airline has produced standalone environmental reports in the past but, with the CSR Report, is now widening its scope by also reporting on the social and community aspects of its business.
- Meet The Newest Young Explorer on Singapore Airlines[Jun. 04, 2007]
She's inquisitive and determined, a real problem-solver and oh-so-cute. She is the next big thing in children's television - Dora The Explorer.
- Dragonair Strengthens More Mainland Services, Mounts Charter Flights over Summer Peak[Jun. 08, 2007]
Dragonair is further strengthening its services to a number of major destinations in Mainland China from August 1, with Chongqing and Xi'an seeing a rise in frequencies to daily, while services to Fuzhou will double to 14 a week.
- SWISS to Introduce Service to Delhi[Jun. 01, 2007]
SWISS is to add Delhi (India) to its network. The new route can be operated thanks to the addition of five further aircraft to the SWISS long-haul fleet, enabling the carrier to both increase frequencies on existing routes and introduce service from Switzerland to this new destination. The addition of Delhi should both boost the Swiss economy and enhance Switzerland's vacation appeal.
- Oasis Hong Kong Airlines: Vancouver Special Offer for The Over 55s[Jun. 05, 2007]
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines is offering incredible fares to travellers aged 55 or above! Fares to Vancouver start at just HK$3,000* return for economyOasis and HK$9,000* return for businessOasis. And even better, a companion below 55 can fly with you at the same fare!
- SkyTeam Aims to Make LHR A Hub Through Slot Transfers[Jun. 09, 2007]
Air France-KLM is in talks with its US SkyTeam partners regarding slot exchanges to permit the US carriers to operate to London Heathrow when the US-EU open skies agreement takes effect next spring, Vice Chairman Leo van Wijk confirmed earlier.
- China Eastern to Open New Route Between Kunming and Nyingchi[Jun. 09, 2007]
China will open its first passenger flight between Kunming and the Tibet Autonomous Region's Nyingchi this summer, China Eastern Airlines announced on June 9.