Cathay Pacific is the national air carrier of Hong Kong. It is the biggest airline of the country. Its main hub is Hong Kong International Airport. The airline operates a number of scheduled flights and cargo services, connecting more than 114 destinations across 36 countries worldwide.
Roy C. Farrell and Sydney H. de Kantzow founded Cathay Pacific on September 24th, 1946. The airline anticipates flying across the Pacific one day. It became the first airline in the world to have operated non-stop transpolar flight over the North Pole in 1998.
Swire Pacific and Air China are the major shareholders of Cathay Pacific.
The airline is one of the founding members of the OneWorld alliance. The Hong Kong-based carrier gets a Five-Star-Airline status.
Cathay is signed code-share agreement with a number of international airlines, including American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Qantas.
Along with Dragonair, Cathay operates more than 138, 000 flights, carrying nearly 25 million passengers and about 1.6 million tones of cargo and mail.
In addition, Cathay offers ‘Oneworld’ a travel programme to generate more value for customers, shareholders and employees.
Cathay makes an alliance of world’s three largest airlines with its Central Management team. Its name is Oneworld Management Company, based at Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. The alliance membership depends on the frequent flyer programme.
American Airlines, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways together founded ‘OneWorld’ in 1999.
Cathay has bilateral relationships with Air China, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Aeroflot Russian International Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and with the French rail operator SNCF as well.
Cathay awarded ‘Airline of the Year’ by Skytrax in 2009.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national carrier of United Arab Emirates. It is based at Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE.
The airline operates flights to the Middle East, Europe, North America, Far East, Africa, Oceania and Indian subcontinent. The airline invites travellers explore the world of travel from Dubai.
The slogan of Etihad Airlines is “from Dubai to the World”.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan and James Hogan established Etihad Airways in 2003. Later it started operations with Beirut flight, and further keeping hope of starting one new route per month. It accrued an initial capital of AED500 million.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is the main base of Etihad Airlines.
Etihad has signed code-share agreements with a number of airlines. The airline shares codes with Aer Arann, BMI, Bangkok Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iran Air, Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Phillippine Airlines, Qantas, Royal Air Maroc, Sri Lankan Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Yemenia.
Along with successful passenger flight operations, the airline operates Etihad Crystal Cargo as well to 14 destinations worldwide. For that airline purchased two A300-600F cargo aircraft and one MD-11 cargo aircraft. However, it has put another slot of 210 aircraft on order. Its delivery is expected by 2011-2020.
Etihad Airlines categories service in three classes: First or Diamond Zone, business or Pearl Zone and Economy and Coral Zone. There is comfortable seats onto passengers can stretch up to 00 fully horizontal to lie flat. These seats are comfortable for the passengers travelling long-haul. Each Etihad guest gets a full-size pillow, quilted duvet, complimentary ear plug and a pair of eye shades.
The onboard passengers give quality television programme, as they have latest news, travel stories, comedies, classics, dramas and various lifestyle programmes. There is in-flight telephony available on EtihadAir.
Over 6,300 staff, more than 3,000 cabin crew and about 600 efficient pilots serve Etihad Airways.
Etihadair has launched ‘Frequent Flyer’ program on August 30th, 2006. This program features discount for loyalty membership, in that such guests get points at the completion miles they cover. Then passengers redeem the acquired points for a free air travel.
Etihad Airways operates lounges worldwide. These lounges are free for Etihad Pearl Business and Diamond First Class passengers.
UAE’s national air carrier has won several awards since its started operations in 2003.
Skytrax has awarded Etihad Airways the four-star rating.
The airline operates flights to the Middle East, Europe, North America, Far East, Africa, Oceania and Indian subcontinent. The airline invites travellers explore the world of travel from Dubai.
The slogan of Etihad Airlines is “from Dubai to the World”.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan and James Hogan established Etihad Airways in 2003. Later it started operations with Beirut flight, and further keeping hope of starting one new route per month. It accrued an initial capital of AED500 million.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is the main base of Etihad Airlines.
Etihad has signed code-share agreements with a number of airlines. The airline shares codes with Aer Arann, BMI, Bangkok Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iran Air, Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Phillippine Airlines, Qantas, Royal Air Maroc, Sri Lankan Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Yemenia.
Along with successful passenger flight operations, the airline operates Etihad Crystal Cargo as well to 14 destinations worldwide. For that airline purchased two A300-600F cargo aircraft and one MD-11 cargo aircraft. However, it has put another slot of 210 aircraft on order. Its delivery is expected by 2011-2020.
Etihad Airlines categories service in three classes: First or Diamond Zone, business or Pearl Zone and Economy and Coral Zone. There is comfortable seats onto passengers can stretch up to 00 fully horizontal to lie flat. These seats are comfortable for the passengers travelling long-haul. Each Etihad guest gets a full-size pillow, quilted duvet, complimentary ear plug and a pair of eye shades.
The onboard passengers give quality television programme, as they have latest news, travel stories, comedies, classics, dramas and various lifestyle programmes. There is in-flight telephony available on EtihadAir.
Over 6,300 staff, more than 3,000 cabin crew and about 600 efficient pilots serve Etihad Airways.
Etihadair has launched ‘Frequent Flyer’ program on August 30th, 2006. This program features discount for loyalty membership, in that such guests get points at the completion miles they cover. Then passengers redeem the acquired points for a free air travel.
Etihad Airways operates lounges worldwide. These lounges are free for Etihad Pearl Business and Diamond First Class passengers.
UAE’s national air carrier has won several awards since its started operations in 2003.
Skytrax has awarded Etihad Airways the four-star rating.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
United Airlines
United Airlines is the flagship carrier of the United States of America and a subsidiary of UAL Corporation. It is the world’s third largest airline by revenue-passenger-miles. The airline is the fourth largest airline by total passengers transported.
United Airlines was established on March 28th, 1931.
The corporate office the airline is 77 West Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop, Chicago, US.
The airline launched the “First Modern Frequent Flyer” programme in May 1981. In 1998, United, along with Delta Airlines, introduced a marketing partnership plan for giving reciprocal redemption between SkyMiles and Mileage Plus programmes and sharing lounges. These two airlines also attempted to forge a code-share agreement.
O ‘Hare International Airport is the primary hub of United Airlines. The secondary hubs of the airlines are Denver International, Washington Dulles, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
United Airline operates more than 550 flights departure daily, connecting over 1,000 destinations across 170 countries worldwide. The airline has global presence in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.
United Airlines is the only US’s airline that serves all the fifty states of the country It launched service to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, Fargo, Casper, Jackson and Charleston.
Over 48, 000 employees serve United Airlines. There are more than 359 aircraft in operations. The airline has put 292 regional jet aircraft on orders, including 38 Embraer EMB 170’s and 100 Bombardier CRJ700’s.
The airline includes McDonnell Douglas DC-10and several Boeing aircraft, Boeing 727, the Boeing 727-200, Boeing 767 and Boeing 777.
The national carrier is based at Chicago. The airline offers international first lounges at Chicago-O’Hare, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Tokyo-Narita and Washington-Dulles. The airline operates Red Carpet Club, which includes 35 lounges across 28 major airports around the world.
United Airlines is the co-founding member of the Star Alliance with Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS and Thai Airways.
The slogan of United Airlines is ‘It’s Time to Fly’.
United Airlines was established on March 28th, 1931.
The corporate office the airline is 77 West Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop, Chicago, US.
The airline launched the “First Modern Frequent Flyer” programme in May 1981. In 1998, United, along with Delta Airlines, introduced a marketing partnership plan for giving reciprocal redemption between SkyMiles and Mileage Plus programmes and sharing lounges. These two airlines also attempted to forge a code-share agreement.
O ‘Hare International Airport is the primary hub of United Airlines. The secondary hubs of the airlines are Denver International, Washington Dulles, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
United Airline operates more than 550 flights departure daily, connecting over 1,000 destinations across 170 countries worldwide. The airline has global presence in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.
United Airlines is the only US’s airline that serves all the fifty states of the country It launched service to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, Fargo, Casper, Jackson and Charleston.
Over 48, 000 employees serve United Airlines. There are more than 359 aircraft in operations. The airline has put 292 regional jet aircraft on orders, including 38 Embraer EMB 170’s and 100 Bombardier CRJ700’s.
The airline includes McDonnell Douglas DC-10and several Boeing aircraft, Boeing 727, the Boeing 727-200, Boeing 767 and Boeing 777.
The national carrier is based at Chicago. The airline offers international first lounges at Chicago-O’Hare, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Tokyo-Narita and Washington-Dulles. The airline operates Red Carpet Club, which includes 35 lounges across 28 major airports around the world.
United Airlines is the co-founding member of the Star Alliance with Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS and Thai Airways.
The slogan of United Airlines is ‘It’s Time to Fly’.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Egypt Air
Egypt Air is the largest carrier of Africa. It is Egypt’s national airline based at Cairo , the capital of Egypt . It operates scheduled passenger flights to more than 79 destinations across the globe, including Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Middle East, from its main base Cairo International Airport. The Egypt flagship carrier is committed to show a perfect picture to air passengers so that they may Enjoy the Sky (the slogan of company). Egypt Air joined the Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest airline alliance, in 2008.
The EgyptAir Holding Company was created in 2002 by seven companies. The Star Alliance owns Egypt Air Express, a regional subsidiary, and Air Sinai.
Egypt Airlines has stakes in Air Cairo, Smart Aviation Company, Air Sinai, Civil Aviation Finance and Operating Leases and LSG Sky Chefs Catering Egypt.
EgyptAir became the first IOSA certified carrier in Africa in 2004.
EgyptAir rated 3-star Quality Certified Airline by a UK-based consultancy service provider in 2006.
Egypt Air operates Boeing 737-800 from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal no. 2.
The airline has code share agreement with Gulf Air, Malaysian Airlines, Tunis Air and Yemenia.
The national flagship carrier of Egypt serves all major India’s metropolitans, including Bangalore, Kolkata and Trivandrum.
Egypt Air ensures its passengers a safe and comfortable flying experience. All the Egypt Air passengers are requested to reach airport three hours before scheduled time of their flight departure, and two hours before for domestic flights.
The EgyptAir Holding Company was created in 2002 by seven companies. The Star Alliance owns Egypt Air Express, a regional subsidiary, and Air Sinai.
Egypt Airlines has stakes in Air Cairo, Smart Aviation Company, Air Sinai, Civil Aviation Finance and Operating Leases and LSG Sky Chefs Catering Egypt.
EgyptAir became the first IOSA certified carrier in Africa in 2004.
EgyptAir rated 3-star Quality Certified Airline by a UK-based consultancy service provider in 2006.
Egypt Air operates Boeing 737-800 from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal no. 2.
The airline has code share agreement with Gulf Air, Malaysian Airlines, Tunis Air and Yemenia.
The national flagship carrier of Egypt serves all major India’s metropolitans, including Bangalore, Kolkata and Trivandrum.
Egypt Air ensures its passengers a safe and comfortable flying experience. All the Egypt Air passengers are requested to reach airport three hours before scheduled time of their flight departure, and two hours before for domestic flights.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
AirAsia promotes international destinations
AriAsia launches AirAsia’s World Destination Sale to promote destinations like Bali, Bangkok, London, Mumbai, Paris and Tokyo. Its fares will start from as low as $5.
AirAsia is a low-cost carrier of Malaysia. They are planning to launch the new flight operations from January 17 till February 6th, 2011.
AirAsia is the largest low-cost carrier, covering 139 routes across 76 destinations of Asia, Australia.
AirAsia is a low-cost carrier of Malaysia. They are planning to launch the new flight operations from January 17 till February 6th, 2011.
AirAsia is the largest low-cost carrier, covering 139 routes across 76 destinations of Asia, Australia.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Easyjet is buying A320
Low-cost carrier of the UK, Easyjet, is planning to induct 15 A320 aircraft worth of $1.1 billion between 2012 and 2014, a report says. The airline is also planning to convert its all A319 aircraft to A320. Easyjet is much assertive to hedge substantial confidential price concessions for dealing in aircraft. The UK low-cost carrier operates 193 aircraft, and planning to grow its fleet to 220 aircraft by the end of September 2013.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
New York – a niche for novice
Airline majors are launching a range of low-cost service for New York. Travelling to the ‘Great White Way’ (New York) from anywhere in the world will become pretty easier with the latest grub. This expects to bring smile in the face air passengers after a long recessionary gloom. New York is a niche for novice. Explore it!!
New York, also known as the “Gateway for Immigration to the United States,” is the largest city in the United States. It is bound by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and from the east by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Albany is its capital city.
Now, New York has turned into one of the most beautiful travel hotspots. It has several tourist destinations, including The Adirondack Park, the largest park keeping historic landmark and Montauk Point State Park. Niagara fall, a well-known waterfall on the Niagara River, is also in New York. Composed in two major sections separated by Goat Island and Luna Island, the Niagara fall secured commendation for having a great bevy of beauties. New York is worth exploring. Let’s discover and carry an unforgettable day out with family or friends.
Despite recessionary swoon, its arrow fails to hit air passengers. Its demand is constantly rising up regardless of slowing economic recovery.
New York, also known as the “Gateway for Immigration to the United States,” is the largest city in the United States. It is bound by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and from the east by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Albany is its capital city.
Now, New York has turned into one of the most beautiful travel hotspots. It has several tourist destinations, including The Adirondack Park, the largest park keeping historic landmark and Montauk Point State Park. Niagara fall, a well-known waterfall on the Niagara River, is also in New York. Composed in two major sections separated by Goat Island and Luna Island, the Niagara fall secured commendation for having a great bevy of beauties. New York is worth exploring. Let’s discover and carry an unforgettable day out with family or friends.
Despite recessionary swoon, its arrow fails to hit air passengers. Its demand is constantly rising up regardless of slowing economic recovery.
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