Korean Air announces Q1 2011 results and plans to order five A330s and two B777s.
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AirAsia Introduces Fuel Surcharge From 3 May
AirAsia is reintroducing fuel surcharges from 3 May 2011 for all domestic and international routes to offset the escalating jet fuel price, which has exceeded US$140 per barrel.
Singapore Airlines to Introduce A380 Flights to Los Angeles
April 2011, Singapore – From 1st July 2011, Singapore Airlines will fly the Airbus A380 superjumbo on the Singapore-Tokyo Narita-Los Angeles route. Originally scheduled for 27 March 2011, the launch was postponed following the 11 March earthquake in Japan. Los Angeles is Singapore Airline’s eight destination to receive scheduled A380 […]
Emirates’ First Airbus A380 Lands in Shanghai
27 April 2011, Dubai, U.A.E. – Emirates inaugural flight EK 302 from Dubai arrived at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport today, making it the third destination in China for Emirates’ A380 following on from the launch of services to Beijing and Hong Kong last year. “This historic moment was made possible […]
Double Daily Flights on Garuda Indonesia’s Bangkok-Jakarta Route
20 April 2011, Bangkok – Garuda Indonesia will be increasing flights on its Bangkok – Jakarta route to a double daily service starting 17 June 2011. Â The new flight will operate with the Boeing 737-800NG aircraft that carries the “Nature’s Wing” livery, signature interior and upgraded on-board services which […]
Richard Branson To Serve You in AirAsia’s Flight Attendant’s Uniform
22 April 2011, Kuala Lumpur – If you recalled, November last year, Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Group lost a bet to AirAsia Group CEO’s Dato’ Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes last year on the sidelines of the 2010 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix when Tony’s Team Lotus came out tops. […]
Garuda Indonesia Makes It Cheaper to Fly to Indonesia
7 April 2011, Singapore – Discover Indonesia with Garuda Indonesia’s two-day sale starting tomorrow. From 8 to 9 April 2011, Garuda Indonesia is offering special fares on usual popular Indonesian destinations as well as hop-on offers from Jakarta to Bali to venture into other domestic cities. All-inclusive return fare from […]
Korean Air To Introduce Upgraded B787
18 March, 2011, Seoul, Korea – Korean Air changed the model type of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that was to be introduced next year to the more fuel efficient B787-900. Ten 787s will be delivered to the airline through 2016. The B787 is made of carbon composite […]