Air China Tackles Quality Checklist to Boost Services
Air China Ltd., the nation’s largest international carrier, said it’s working on more than 100 service improvements as it competes with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. and Delta Air Lines Inc. on overseas routes.
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Budget airlines take off in battle for global skies
After bringing air travel within reach of the common man, low-cost airlines are set to replicate the model on international routes. Apart from domestic low-cost carriers like SpiceJet, foreign airlines like Air Asia and Flydubai are gearing up to take on full-service carriers in international air travel.
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Travel Picks - 10 of the best eco-chic escapes
The buzz around eco travel has never been stronger but now you can combine sustainability with style, off-set your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury, and enjoy a wilderness break without having to rough it
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Putin stresses air transportation development for Russia
Air travel safety, airport services, and airfield development were among the key issues Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed on the second day of his trip to North Caucasus, local media reported Wednesday.
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Russia faces air travel boom - Putin
MINERALNYE VODY, July 7 (Itar-Tass) - Russia is facing an air travel boom, and the market of air carriage in the country grew 32.3 percent in January-May, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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Where Energy and Opportunity Unite Helix Energy Solutions, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy company that provides development solutions and other key life of field services to the open energy market as well as to our own oil and gas business unit.
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Alitalia Joins Air France-KLM, Delta In Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Coordinated Network For International Travel Between U.S., Europe Alitalia joined the Air France-KLM Group and Delta Air Lines in those airlines' trans-Atlantic joint venture on Monday. Launched in April 2009, the multi-party agreement created a single, coordinated network for customers flying across the Atlantic, allowing the member airlines to share revenues and costs.
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Vayama Announces “Vayama.ca”, their new Canadian based website.
International online travel agency vayama.com is announcing the launch of their sister website vayama.ca. Vayama’s new Canadian based site will give access to deeply discounted international airfares (most exclusive to vayama.ca) for flights originating in Canada. International departures will also be available.
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FAA sends experts to review safety rules at air traffic center
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday sent a team of experts to review procedures at the air traffic control center that directs all flights in the Washington region after the facility recorded its 22nd potentially dangerous mistake last week. Federal Aviation Administration - Air traffic control - Technology - Aerospace - Aeronautics
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China Travel Stocks Drop on Goldman Sachs Report
Ctrip.com International Ltd., a consolidator of hotel and airline bookings in China, tumbled in New York after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said the nation’s three biggest carriers cut commission rates paid to travel agencies.
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Low-cost air travel boom boosts Gothenburg
Gothenburg's airports have become the new hotspots for budget flights, with EasyJet and Ryanair both increasing service to the city in the autumn.
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China Travel Agencies Drop on Report Commissions Cut
Ctrip.com International Ltd., a consolidator of hotel and airline bookings in China, tumbled in New York after a report said the Asian nation’s three biggest airlines cut commission rates paid to travel agencies.
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Air New Zealand offers economy-class beds
Air New Zealand said Tuesday it will set a new benchmark for longhaul flights by offering beds in economy class, but they come with a catch — passengers need to buy three seats to enjoy lie-down travel. AirNewZealand - NewZealand - Economy class - Oceania - Travel and Tourism
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Safe cargo?
Canada tightens up its air freight security
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Update: Virgin America Ranks No. 1 in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today took the top honors for the third year running as "Best Domestic Airline" in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Annual World's Best Awards readers' survey. Â Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards highlight the results of an impartial survey that allows Travel + Leisure readers to share their opinions of their favorite ...
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FAA sends expertsto review safety rules at air traffic center
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday sent a team of experts to review procedures at the air traffic control center that directs all flights in the Washington region after the facility recorded its 22nd potentially dangerous mistake last week.
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No service tax on transit travel
International and domestic air travel becomes costlier this month onwards with an additional burden of service tax, announced in the Budget. However, globetrotters who stop over in India during a transit flight can avoid paying this tax, provided they refrain from venturing out of the customs area.
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