AirAsia and AirAsia X launch Promotion

AirAsia and AirAsia X have launched an ?Air Everywhere Sale? with special earlybird fares to some of the world?s best destinations in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Brunei, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Taiwan and the UK.

The booking period runs until 17 October 2010 for travel between 1 April and 11 August 2011.

?These are some of the hottest earlybird fares around,? AirAsia X Head of Commercial Darren Wright said. ?With some destinations including Langkawi, Singapore and Siem Reap costing around the same as a cocktail or even less at home, we expect these fares to fly out the door fast ... AirAsia X guests can now fly almost everywhere as we continue our rapid expansion across Asia and beyond.?

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Travelex, Bank of China and MasterCard Launch Cash Passport

Travelex, a leading foreign exchange specialist, has officially launched an innovative electronic traveler?s cheque named ?Cash Passport MasterCard?, in collaboration with the Bank of China (BOC) and MasterCard.

This is the first e-traveler?s cheque with MasterCard logo jointly launched by the three parties in mainland China.

The newly introduced ?Cash Passport MasterCard? is designed to meet the consumption demands of the Chinese during their vacations and study trips abroad.

Cash Passport MasterCard is available in three foreign currencies, including USD, Euro and GBP. By topping up the e-traveler?s cheques in advance, users are able to use them at more than 30 million MasterCard acceptance locations including over 1 million ATMs with MasterCard logo for local currency withdrawals overseas.

China has witnessed a boom in the outbound tourism market in recent years. According to official statistics, the number of outbound travelers in 2010 is expected to reach 53 million annually, including Chinese students going abroad for their education.

?MasterCard?s latest travel survey demonstrates that almost half of the Chinese households with annual income of USD30,000 and above planned to spend on international personal air travel in second half of this year. There is tremendous appetite for travel amongst the well-heeled Chinese. The new Cash Passport MasterCard, a breakthrough the result of a successful collaboration with Travelex and Bank of China, caters to the needs of the Chinese travelers ? with the convenient electronic traveler?s cheques. We are proud to be part of this milestone,? remarked Hai Ling, president, Greater China, MasterCard Worldwide.

The e-traveler?s cheques can be repeatedly topped up and users can track transaction details and available balance online or through customer services. Cash Passport MasterCard also offers security advantages including free 24-hour Travelex hotline, providing cardholders with a range of services, including emergency currency aid and reporting the loss of cards, thereby making their travel more secure, convenient and easy to manage.

 Currently, customers can purchase the e-traveler?s cheque at BOC Beijing branches located in Chaoyang district with valid identification card and relevant certification.

Cash Passport MasterCard, launched in Beijing, will be gradually promoted to other branch networks of BOC in the future to meet the wider population?s financial demands when travelling overseas.

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Preferred's Tokyo Hotels launch Haneda Promotions

With the highly anticipated opening of Haneda Airport's new international terminal in late October, Preferred Hotel Group's seven hotels in Tokyo are commemorating the occasion by offering special deals.

The convenience of the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time to most parts of Tokyo, and six of the Preferred Hotel Group properties will be reachable in less than 30 minutes by car. Furthermore, all hotels are conveniently serviced by the airport limousine from Haneda Airport.

Within walking distance to four subway stations for easy access to key commercial areas, Hotel New Otani is 17 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering 10% off the best available rate, including early check-in and late check-out. Valid from 2 October 2010 through 31 March 2011.

Opening on 22 October 2010, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is located in the downtown Tokyo district of Akasaka and is just 15 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering rates starting at JPY 35,000 / US$428 per night, including late check-out until 4 p.m. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 28 February 2011.

Overlooking Tokyo Bay on Daiba Island, Grand Pacific Le Daiba is 7 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 16,000 / US$195, including breakfast and late check-out until 9 p.m., for a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 21 October 2010 through 28 February 2011.

Located in the vibrant Shinjuku shopping and entertainment district, Keio Plaza Hotel is 35 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering 25% off the best available rate, including breakfast and shopping coupons, with a minimum four-night stay. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 13 March 2011.

Located near Marunouchi and Otemachi business districts, Royal Park Hotel is 19 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 23,000 / US$281, including Internet access, for a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 30 April 2011.

Overlooking Yokohama Bay Bridge and Mount Fuji, Yokohama Royal Park is located 18 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 14,400 / US$176, including service charges and taxes, with a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 31 October 2010 through 31 March 2011.

Located in the Shiodome business district, Royal Park Shiodome is 16 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering a complimentary breakfast voucher when you book at the best available rate and present an international boarding pass for Haneda Airport upon check-in. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 31 January 2011.

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Jeju Air to launch Seoul - Hong Kong Flights

Korea?s Jeju Air is to launch flights between Seoul and Hong Kong on 27 October 2010.

To celebrate the launch, the low cost airline is offering an inaugural round-trip fare from HK$900++ (exclusive of tax and fuel surcharges).

Jeju Air will fly between Hong Kong and Incheon 3 days weekly, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, deploying a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with 160 economy class seats.

Flight 7C2110 departs Hong Kong at 13:55 and arrives at Seoul at 18:15; the return flight 7C2109 departs Seoul at 10:05 and returns Hong Kong at 12:55.

Jeju Air is an airline based in Jeju City, Jeju-do, South Korea. In 2005, Jeju Air was established as a joint venture between Aekyung Group and the Jeju Special Self Governing Province.

Its domestic connections consist of the Gimpo-Jeju and Busan-Jeju routes. Internationally, it also flies from Incheon to Nagoya, Osaka and Kitakyushu in Japan, as well as Bangkok in Thailand.

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SIA Cargo to Launch Services to Tokyo via Bangkok and Taipei

SIA Cargo is to launch new freighter services to Tokyo Narita via Bangkok and Taipei to offer freight forwarders and exporters greater convenience in shipping their cargo.

SIA Cargo will operate two new freighter services a week between Singapore and Tokyo via Taipei from 19 October 2010, continuing into the peak year-end season.

A third weekly freighter service via Taipei to Narita will start on 6 November 2010.

SIA Cargo will also mount new direct freighter services from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita with effect from 3 November 2010. The twice-weekly services will operate every Wednesday and Friday.

SIA Cargo?s parent company, Singapore Airlines, will also be operating new twice-daily passenger services between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda airport from 31 October 2010, complementing the existing twice-daily passenger services to Tokyo Narita.

Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan are major trading partners and these additional freighter services will enhance the movement of manufactured goods, electronic devices, food products, machinery and computers between these markets.

?We are pleased to mount new freighter services between these four cities in response to demand for capacity and we look forward to the support of our customers,? said Mr Tan Tiow Kor, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing.

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Manchester United and Turkish Airlines Launch New Advertising Commercial

Manchester United recently signed a new three and half year deal with Turkish Airlines for a state of the art TV ad which unveils the airline?s new business class concept.

Starring famous players including Edwin van Der Sar, Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra, the commercial depicts the luxury and comfort enjoyed by Turkish Airlines passengers and the surprise ending involves an appearance by Manchester United legend and global football icon Sir Bobby Charlton.

Directed by Marco Grandia the commercial, aptly dubbed ?Football on Air?, was filmed in the ?Manchester Studio? at Media City?s Pie Factory.

The shoot involved building a full sized passenger jet and the production crew spent a further three weeks preparing for the shoot which took two days to film. The talents of more than 115 people were involved in creating the ad which will air in 80 countries around the world. Demonstrating the playing wizardry of the United team mates the ad demonstrates the brand synergy between Manchester United and their global travel partner.

Sir Bobby was delighted to get involved on the day, and said, "For me Manchester United will always be the greatest football club in the world. The partnership with Turkish Airlines brings fans all around the world closer to the Club which is fantastic news."

Manchester United Commercial Director, Richard Arnold, added, ?Turkish Airlines are the perfect airline partner for Manchester United. It is an ambitious, innovative and truly global brand."

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Tiger Airways to Launch Double Daily Flights to Jakarta

Tiger Airways is to launch a second daily flight on its popular Jakarta-Singapore route, with flights beginning from 11 January 2011.

Tiger Airways announced in July that it had won additional rights to operate a second daily service to Jakarta in the distribution of limited traffic rights by Singapore?s Air Traffic Rights Committee (ATRC). This decision was appealed by a competitor airline but the original decision to award the rights to Tiger Airways has now been upheld.

Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger Airways Singapore, said, ?We are looking forward to serving twice the number of passengers on our popular Jakarta-Singapore route. With twice the number of flights, we will be even better placed to bring down fares for tourists and business travellers flying between these two important ASEAN capitals.?

The additional flights are now on sale from as low as Sin$20 plus taxes, for travel between 11 January and 30 September 2011. Terms and conditions apply.

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Royal Brunei Airlines to Launch Flights to Melbourne

The city of Melbourne in Australia will be part of the Royal Brunei Airlines network from 29 March 2011.

A four-time weekly service will be introduced in which Royal Brunei Airlines will depart Bandar Seri Begawan to Melbourne on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

With the addition of Melbourne, Royal Brunei will fly 14 times weekly to three cities in Australia.

Royal Brunei Airlines Executive Vice President of Commercial & Planning, Riaz Moiz, said, ?With the launch of the Melbourne flights, Royal Brunei Airlines will be able to meet demand for seats to Melbourne from across our Asian and UK networks, while also expanding our presence in Australia. Trade links between the two countries will also be enhanced. The additional of Melbourne is another positive step towards establishing Brunei as a competitive hub in the Asia Pacific region.?

Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer, Chris Woodruff added, ?The importance of direct international air services to Melbourne and Victoria cannot be overstated. South-East Asia is one of Victoria's fastest growing markets and Royal Brunei Airlines' services will enable tourism and trade opportunities to be further developed. This is great news for Victorians, whether they are travelling to the Sultanate of Brunei, holiday destinations in Borneo's Sabah and Sarawak, or onwards to Royal Brunei Airlines' network throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East.?

Located in the state of Victoria and best known for being the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is also a centre for commerce, education, entertainment and sports. Visit Melbourne and experience a wide range of activities, attractions and excitement for the whole family.

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