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AirAsia Increases Frequency to Hangzhou (Shanghai)

To cater to the increasing demands and encouraging load factor from its guests, AirAsia's long haul, low fare affiliate, AirAsia X will be increasing its frequency to Hangzhou, the gateway of Shanghai with direct daily flights commencing 28^th March 2010. With nine destinations in China under its belt including Chengdu, Tianjin (Beijing), Hangzhou (Shanghai),  Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Haikou, Guilin, Hong Kong and Macau, AirAsia group has unrivalled its route network to China. AirAsia has a combined total of 198 flights weekly to China flying from various destinations in Asean including Bangkok, Phuket, Kota Kinabalu, Penang and Kuala Lumpur, a testament that the World's Best Low-Cost Airline committed in developing the underserved markets.
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Qatar Airways Reveals Two New European Routes

Qatar Airways today revealed that Copenhagen and Barcelona will join the airline's ever-expanding route network during the airline's summer schedule which begins at the end of March 2010.

The announcement follows months of industry speculation over the Doha-based carrier's plans to launch two new unnamed European destinations.

Commencement of four weekly flights to Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, will see the airline significantly increase its Scandinavian presence. Qatar Airways currently serves the neighbouring Swedish capital Stockholm non-stop from Doha, a route launched two years ago.

The airline recently announced that it will boost capacity on its Stockholm route with frequency increasing to daily from March next year. With Copenhagen being added, Qatar Airways will further strengthen its operations in Scandinavia, cementing its place in the market as the only GCC carrier to serve the region.

Barcelona will become Qatar Airways' second city served in Spain, after Madrid, when daily services commence to the popular Mediterranean port city. The new route underscores a growing commitment by the airline to the Spanish market following earlier capacity increases to the country's capital city of Madrid.

As Spain's second largest city, Barcelona is a popular tourist centre on the Mediterranean coastline. It is home to one of Europe's main ports and has a thriving economic base due largely to its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade.

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Bangkok Airways inks code share deal with EVA Air

Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement for services from Amsterdam, Vienna, London (Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand's key destinations, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai, effective in March, 2010.
EVA will operate the international flights and Bangkok Air will handle the domestic service.

For this occasion, Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, was very positive about this latest cooperation between the two carriers. 'With the strength of Bangkok Airways' feeding network coupled with EVA Air's long-haul expertise, I strongly believe this partnership will benefit Thailand's tourism outlook to a great extent,' Captain Puttipong said.

As soon as the code-share routes are activated, EVA Air passengers traveling to/from Amsterdam, Vienna, London and Taipei will enjoy smooth transit through Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport and onward to Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai within the minimum connecting time of one hour. Bangkok Airways' Boutique Lounge is available to passengers traveling in economy class and the Blue Ribbon Club is designed for those in business class.

Mr. James Jeng, EVA Air's President, said, 'EVA Air flies to more than 40 destinations on four continents and Asia is one of our most important markets. Bangkok Airways, like EVA, has earned numerous awards for its excellent services. Our agreement with this acclaimed airline provides the perfect synergy to give our respective passengers greater peace of mind and a more relaxing travel experience. Our streamlined service is practical and will be welcomed by travelers from the United States, Europe and Taiwan. We expect it to be extremely popular, particularly among leisure travellers looking for fun and relaxation in Thailand's most alluring destinations.'

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British Airways and Qantas Open New Business Lounge at Bangkok Airport

Qantas and British Airways today opened their new Bangkok Business Lounge overlooking the gardens at Survarnabhumi Airport.

The new lounge features:

• 11 ample shower suites, immaculately appointed with fine mosaic tile and timber finishes;
• A choice of three different buffet dining options;
• A dedicated entertainment zone featuring plasma screen televisions, an extensive choice of newspapers and magazines, café-style and lounge seating areas and comfortable leather banquettes;
• A state-of-the-art business centre with 12 private workstations equipped with wireless internet access and high speed internet PC's. In addition, complimentary photocopying, printing, telephones, facsimile facilities are available, allowing customers to manage their business whilst travelling;
• Power and data ports located throughout the lounge enabling customers to plug in their lap-tops or recharge their mobile phones;
• A specially designed lighting system which changes throughout the day, responding to the different times in order to minimise contrast and put less strain on customers' eyes.

The new lounge area is 40 per cent larger than the previous lounge and the seating capacity has increased from 185 to 249 seats.

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THAI spends Baht 35.5 billion on new aircraft

Thai Airways International's plan to acquire 15 new aircraft by 2014 for Bt35.5 billion was approved by its board yesterday, in recognition of stricter emissions requirements in the near future.

Seven 300-seat aircraft will be acquired through a Bt31.3 billion financial lease for regional routes, while eight 350-seat aircraft for long-haul routes will be acquired via operating leases running 10-15 years, chairman Ampon Kittiampon said.

A budget of Bt922 million was also set aside for two engines for the regional aircraft, and another one of Bt3.3 billion for three engines for international routes.

These 15 aircraft will join five A330-300 aircraft that have already been ordered and will be put in service this year and six A380 aircraft that will enter the fleet from 2012-2013.

President Piyasvasti Amranand said the new aircraft's influence would not show up in this year's performance but would be significant in the long term.

The procurement would be as transparent as possible, to keep intervention at bay, he said.

"Our focus will be on further reducing non-fuel expenses by Bt12 billion this year (from Bt10.8 billion last year), and how to make the airline profitable in 2010 as scheduled," he said.

These energy-efficient aircraft will help the flag carrier meet the European Union's stricter greenhouse gas emission restrictions, he said.

In 2012, airlines flying into the EU will face emissions quotas in the EU's attempt to fight climate change.

THAI now operates 91 planes - 47 Boeings, 42 Airbus' and two ATRs - with a reported average age of 11.6 years, versus six years for a regional leader like Singapore Airlines.

The THAI board also approved a hedging policy to reduce the risk from fluctuating jet fuel prices.

"This policy is devised for the company's operating results to meet target and to prevent risks to shareholders and stakeholders. It is not intended to generate revenue or profit," Ampon said.

Fuel risk management would be carried out continuously and systematically by the Petroleum and Corporate Insurance Department for 20-80 per cent of the average fuel consumption per month taken in a fiscal year.

Last year, only 3-20 per cent of its fuel needs was hedged. In 2008, the airline lost Bt6 billion through hedging, as contracts were bought when oil prices peaked.

The board also appointed Pravich Rattanapira, the science minister in the Surayud government, to immediately fill the executive chairman post vacated by Wallop Bhukkanasut.
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The Northwest and Delta merger

The merger of Northwest and Delta airlines creates the world's biggest airline. At least until two other airlines hook-up and take the top spot.
Here are some answers about the deal and its likely impact on airline industries.

How's does a combined Delta-Northwest airline stack up?

Together, the two carriers will form the biggest airline in the world. The combined airline has more than 1,000 planes, about $32 billion in annual revenue and carries about 175 million passengers a year, counting regional jet operations.

Why is the deal happening?

The answer depends on whom you ask. For years, many airline execs and industry analysts have been saying there are too many U.S. airlines for the industry to be consistently profitable. They contend consolidation is inevitable. But critics say the push for mergers comes from short-term investors, airline executives, consultants and others who are only interested in trying to enrich themselves. Merger speculation really took off in early January, as oil prices soared and Northwest and Delta shares hit post-bankruptcy lows. At that point, Northwest shares were down about 50 percent; Delta, 40 percent.

Frequent flier miles?

Don't worry about them going away. It's highly unlikely the combined airline will mess much, if at all, with frequent flier reward programs, not if it wants to keep its most loyal customers happy. Delta and Northwest already allow passengers to earn and redeem points on each others' flights.

What about fares?

One reason carriers want to merge is to reduce the supply of seats available on the market. Airlines hope that would make it easier for them to raise airfares. But mergers could provide opportunities for low-fare carriers to expand their operations, perhaps limiting the power of traditional airlines to increase fares. Right now, though, the big driver for fares is fuel. Most airlines are trying hard to pass on fuel costs through fuel surcharges.

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