Lufthansa introduces new jet service, hopes to increase India market share
August 8th, 2012 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) To increase its market share in the India air passenger outbound travel segment, German airline major Lufthansa Tuesday launched its services on a new Boeing ... Read more...
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Etihad Airways to fly daily to Vietnam
July 22nd, 2012 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 22 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's commercial capital and most ... Read more...
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Lufthansa to fly new B747-8 aircraft on India route
July 9th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Leading European carrier Lufthansa said Monday it will fly its new B747-8 aircraft on the Delhi-Frankfurt route, and would follow up by introducing it on ... Read more...
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Etihad launches flights to Iraq’s Basra
April 16th, 2012 - 11:41 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, April 16 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a flight from Abu Dhabi to Basra in Iraq.The new Airbus A320 ... Read more...
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B-787 Dreamliner in Air India livery to be showcased next month
February 27th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 27 (IANS) The much-awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliner which is expected to be soon inducted into Air India's fleet will be on display at an air show in ... Read more...
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Air India sets up panel to look into cabin restructuring
November 22nd, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) National carrier Air India may opt for adding more economy seats on its domestic flights being operated on Airbus aircraft to increase yields, an airline ... Read more...
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100th aircraft to join Jet Airways fleet
November 17th, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) India's largest private airline, Jet Airways has accepted delivery of its 100th aircraft, a swank new Boeing 737-800, a top company official said here Thursday.The airline ... Read more...
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Kingfisher to curtail flights
November 8th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Kingfisher Airlines Tuesday said it will curtail some flights on weekend and low demand routes."These flights are either being cancelled or clubbed with other flights ... Read more...
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Jet Airways plans new service to Riyadh, Bangkok
November 8th, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Airline major Jet Airways Tuesday said it will introduce new flight services from Mumbai to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Bangkok in Thailand from Dec 14."Jet ... Read more...
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Emirates increases flights to Tunis
October 25th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 24 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Monday announced two extra flights to Tunis from Oct 30, increasing its service to six weekly flights to Tunisia.Services to Tunisia are operated by A330-200 ... Read more...
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British Midland International airline starts London-Amritsar service
October 14th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, Oct 14 (IANS) British Midland International (BMI) airline Friday started direct flight operations between London and Amritsar."Our new connection to London offers unprecedented convenience and real value to UK-bound ... Read more...
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Passenger flight lands as windscreen cracks
October 12th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) A passenger aircraft had to land in Karachi after its windscreen developed cracks.The Airbus A-310 was flying from Dubai to Peshawar when its windscreen developed some ... Read more...
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Kingfisher to reconfigure aircraft
October 5th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Close on the heels of deciding to focus on full service segment of air travel, Kingfisher Airlines (KAL) Wednesday said that, within four months, it would ... Read more...
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Bangkok Airways connects Bangalore and Thailand
October 4th, 2011 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 4 (IANS) Asia's boutique airline Bangkok Airways has connected the Thai capital of Bangkok with India's Information Technology hub Bangalore.
It is targeting business and leisure travellers from South India ... Read more...
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Soon, showers, personal mini-bars and draught beer from kegs on planes
March 21st, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 21 (ANI): In a bid to stand out and attract new customers, airlines are now coming up with innovative luxury systems.Showers, personal mini-bars and the ability to drink draught beer ... Read more...
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Air New Zealand’s ‘SkyCouch’ allows couples to have room to cuddle
December 23rd, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 23 (ANI): In an era of uncomfortable, cramped economy class seats, Air New Zealand has introduced a revolutionary 'SkyCouch' design which will enable couples to have room to cuddle.The airline ... Read more...
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Hong Kong airline to replace ‘fixed-back shell’ economy seats after complaints
October 13th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 13 (ANI): Hong Kong's biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, is set to replace its "fixed-back shell" economy-class seats in long-haul planes after passengers complained they were uncomfortable.Sources have revealed that the ... Read more...
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Air New Zealand set to launch ‘Cuddle class’ seat
October 9th, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 09 (ANI): Air New Zealand is all set to launch its "Cuddle class" seat next month as the class divide on planes continues to narrow.Some airlines are starting to introduce ... Read more...
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Kingfisher, Finnair voted among best carriers
May 30th, 2010 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 30 (IANS) Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines has been voted the best Indian carrier and Finnair the best in north Europe in a global survey by an independent research agency -- ... Read more...
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Emirates to launch inaugural flight to Tokyo Sunday
March 26th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 26 (IANS) Emirates Airline will launch its inaugural nonstop flight between Dubai and Tokyo Sunday, WAM news agency reported.
Tokyo will be Emirates' 102nd destination.A high level Emirates delegation, guests ... Read more...
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Swiss airlines starts weekly Zurich-Goa service
February 2nd, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 2 (IANS) Swiss International airlines has started a weekly charter service between Zurich and Goa, a company official said here Tuesday.
"Swiss customers could now directly fly to Goa, one of ... Read more...
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Exploding oxygen tank forced Qantas Manila emergency landing, say Oz investigators
August 29th, 2008 - 7:30 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug.29 (ANI): An exploding oxygen tank forced the emergency landing of a Qantas jet in Manila after it blew a hole in the fuselage, air safety investigators have found.
According to ... Read more...
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Emirates to fly to Kozhikode from July
February 25th, 2008 - 9:50 pm ICT by admin
By Aroonim Bhuyan
Dubai, Feb 25 (IANS) Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, will start flying to Kozhikode in Kerala from July 1, the company announced Monday. Kozhikode will be the 10th destination for ... Read more...
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Air India launches New Delhi-New York non-stop flight
February 8th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb.8 (ANI): Scoring another first, India's international carrier, Air India, today introduced non-stop flights between Delhi and New York.
A press release issued by the airline said that It has deployed ... Read more...
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Singapore Airlines first in the world to have A380 in its fleet
November 14th, 2007 - 2:22 am ICT by admin
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