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Etihad offers pioneering live online advice for guest travel requirements
Etihad Airways has launched an innovative online chat feature designed to ensure its guests have the latest accurate information on the documents they need before they travel. The system can be accessed through the airline’s online chat feature on etihad.com, found in the ‘Get In Touch’ section of the Help page. Simply choose the Travel Guidelines and Transit Information in the chat’s menu option. This guides customers through a series of questions and then lists the visa, ticket and travel documents they need, along with any other requirements.
Singapore Airlines To Launch Services To Beijing’s Daxing International Airport
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. Located in the south of Beijing, the airport gives customers convenient access to the Beijing, Hebei, and Tianjin regions, where several world cultural heritage sites are located, via a network of highways, subways, and railways.
SALE INTO SUMMER: BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES SALE FOR FLIGHTS AND HOLIDAYS
The British Airways and British Airways Holidays summer sale has launched to brighten the mood and lift dampened spirits, forecasting blue skies and sandy toes for all those who book. Running until 11 July 2024, The Original Sale includes both flights and holiday packages to beach and city destinations. Holidays for 2024 and 2025 are in abundance, whether customers want to summer in Sicily, kick back in the Caribbean or TukTuk through Thailand.
Even more digital entertainment on board Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa is now offering new in-flight entertainment options on board short and medium-haul flights: passengers can now access around 45 renowned German and English-language magazines free of charge and without limit via the FlyNet® Wi-Fi portal and read their favourite titles on their own electronic device.
Emirates celebrates one year of Premium Economy in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a successful year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore, having so far carried 26,000 passengers on nearly 730 four-class A380 flights between Singapore and Dubai from June 2023 to May 2024. The airline’s Premium Economy product was especially popular among families and solo travellers from Singapore, with top outbound destinations including London, Dubai, Paris, Barcelona, and New York JFK.
An Adventurous Summer in the Azores Atlantic Archipelago
TAP Air Portugal is offering customers up to 25% off return flights from Lisbon to the Azores when they add a stopover in Portugal to their booking. Through TAP’s popular and award-winning stopover programme, customers visiting the far-flung Atlantic Archipelago of the Azores can also explore Portugal for up to 10 days at no extra cost on their outward or return journey.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO EIGHT MORE DESTINATIONS THIS JUNE
In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76.
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Finnair reveals brand-new spacious Schengen Lounge in Helsinki
Finnair has revealed its new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport, designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers. Set to open on 9 July 2024, the new lounge has been crafted based on customer feedback and inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language and comforting colour scheme.
Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, SFO
This morning, Alaska Airlines began welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal
ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS NEW ROUTE TO NORTHWEST INDIA WITH FOUR WEEKLY FLIGHTS TO JAIPUR
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has celebrated the start of its flights to Jaipur, India. A welcome ceremony at Jaipur International Airport today acclaimed the new route, which offers guests four non-stop services a week, enhancing connectivity between one of India’s cultural treasures, and the rest of the world, via Abu Dhabi.
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Finnair completes rollout of its €200 million new long-haul cabin
Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million-euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished. The project included the launch of an entirely new Business Class seat, a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and a refreshed Economy Class, giving customers the ultimate onboard experience.
Increased Air New Zealand capacity for Japan to encourage inbound tourism
While in Japan this week, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran has shared that the airline will add 30,000 seats to its Tokyo route from November to March, giving Japanese customers more options to book travel to New Zealand.