Thursday, December 30, 2010

earn continental airlines flex eqm with credit card

sign up for the Continental Airlines Presidential Plus credit Card and Enjoy VIP treatment every time you travel.

earn 1000 Flexible Elite Qualification Miles (Flex EQMs) every time you spend $5,000 on your credit Card.
These miles roll over from year to year, so you can redeem them toward Elite status at any time in future years. This feature is not available through any other card.
Your Flex EQMs will be displayed on your OnePass account statement and may be redeemed at any time and added to your earned EQM balance to upgrade your Elite status or increase your current EQM balance.

Earn an additional 25% Elite mileage bonus if you’re an Elite member and you acquire the Card. This bonus is in addition to the Elite mileage bonus already earned.

BLUE CARPET TREATMENT AT THE AIRPORT
EliteAccess Priority Airport Services — From the moment you arrive at the airport, your Presidential Plus Card will ensure that you receive preferential treatment.

Priority Check-in — Enjoy expedited check-in through the EliteAccess line.
Express Security Screening — Take advantage of EliteAccess priority security screening lines, where available, in airports nationwide.
Priority Boarding — Walk the blue carpet and enjoy priority boarding privileges.
Priority Baggage Handling — Priority baggage tags ensure that your luggage is among the first to arrive at the carousel.
Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum membership level status

BusinessFirst® 2-for-1 Tickets — On your next international business trip, share your journey with someone special. Enjoy one complimentary companion ticket when you purchase one eligible full fare, unrestricted BusinessFirst ticket with your Presidential Plus Card. There is no limit to the number of times you can take advantage of this benefit.

how to buy eqm on united airlines

you cant buy eqm directly from united airlines website,you can only buy milage plus miles If you are a few miles short of reaching your next travel award.the cost Starting at 67.25 USD

if you want to increase your Elite Qualifying Miles,the cheap way is to sign up a Mileage Plus credit or debit card ,earn 30,000 bonus miles and up to 3 miles per $1 spent. plus pay no annual fee for the first year
united chase Select Visa credit card annual fee waived for the first year, a $95 value
unied need 100000 status miles to qualify for 1K status,50000 EQM to Premier Executive
You can earn up to 5,000 EQM to help you get elite status,each Year at a rate of 1 EQM for each $1 of net purchases at United.com the maximum number of EQM that can be awarded to your United Mileage Plus Member Number is 10000 each calendar year. EQM are not redeemable for travel at United. EQM are used solely towards elite status qualification.

For complete Mileage Plus program redemption terms and conditions, visit united.com/chase.

amex delta skymiles sign up bonus

Apply for Single Identity from American Express, the cost is just $9.99/month , Sign up & earn delta skymiles 5,000 bonus miles.

Please allow 8-12 weeks for miles earned to appear in your delta airlines SkyMiles account. Only first time enrollees are eligible for the bonus miles. All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply.

The Single Identity service monitors your Social Security Number and your credit, debit and charge cards (up to 10 cards in the aggregate for monitoring) on the internet based on a search of internet chat rooms and websites; however, we cannot ensure that all internet chat rooms and websites have been searched for your personal information. Accordingly, we may not be able to apprise you of all of your personal information that may have been compromised.

You can try Single Identity from American Express. the $9.99 monthly membership fee will be billed to the card you provide. If you wish to cancel, you can call toll free 1-866-344-9202 or email service@singleidentity.net or click the cancel link on the Customer Center page at www.singleidentity.net. You can cancel your benefits at any time and you will not be billed for any additional months and your service will last through the end of the then current monthly term.

delta Million Miler lifetime elite status perks

delta airlines skymiles Million Miler lifetime elite Status
The Million Miler Program recognizes and rewards those ultra-high-mileage frequent fliers. Rewarding our most loyalty customers with extra perks gives our customers a compelling reason to continue flying delta airlines

The primary benefits are free upgrades to business class or first-class seats. Other perks include lounge access, bonus miles,Use of First Class check-in line Priority boarding special phone numbers for reservations.
Members who reach one million Medallion Qualification Miles are awarded complimentary annual Silver Medallion status.
frequent flyer who reach two million MQM are awarded free lifetime Gold Medallion status.
Members who reach four million plus Medallion Qualification Miles are currently awarded complimentary annual Platinum Medallion status.
Every time you reach a new level of elite status you will have the opportunity to choose an exclusive gift.
Million Miler balances are based on total Medallion Qualification Miles earned over a member’s lifetime.

Asiana - 1 million status miles for lifetime platinum (Star Alliance gold)
Continental - 1 million status miles for lifetime silver (Star Alliance silver)
Continental - 2 million status miles for lifetime gold (Star Alliance gold)
Continental - 4 million status miles for lifetime platinum (Star Alliance gold) Korean - 500,000 status miles for morning calm premium club (Sky Team elite+)
Korean - 1 million status miles for million miler club (Sky Team elite+)
Qantas - 7,000 status credits for lifetime silver (Oneworld ruby)
Qantas - 14,000 status credits for lifetime gold (Oneworld sapphire)

delta SkyBonus company promo code

Delta Air Lines announced the SkyBonus One Million Points Promotion for newly enrolled small- to - medium-size companies based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Delta’s SkyBonus program rewards the loyalty of commercial customers and allows them to share the benefits with their employees
Customers must enroll in the SkyBonus program via www.delta.com/skybonus using the promotion code NYSBNEW. For the SkyBonus Bonus offer, travel must be between Oct. 20, 2010 and Feb. 28, 2011.

The SkyBonus program provides small-to-medium size companies the ability to earn points towards business travel rewards. Rewards include worldwide award travel tickets on Delta and eligible partners, upgrades, Silver Medallion status in the SkyMiles program, Delta Sky Club memberships and business class lounge passes and more. And while companies earn points, their travelers still earn miles in the SkyMiles program.
To achieve Level 1 in the promotion, companies must enroll and at least one employee must fly one roundtrip using the company’s new account number between Oct. 20, 2010 and February 28, 2011. After enrollment and one round trip ticket is flown, the company will earn 85,000 bonus points, equivalent to one award ticket. As flown revenue increases and travel is tracked via the SkyBonus account, companies become eligible for additional reward levels.
Achieve Level 2 by spending $10,000 or more and another 170,000 bonus points will be earned, equivalent to two additional award tickets.
Achieve Level 3 by spending $15,000 or more and another 200,000 bonus points will be earned, equivalent to two additional award tickets and 4 Sky Club One-Day passes.
Achieve Level 4 by spending $20,000 or more and earn another 255, 000 bonus points will be earned, equivalent to three additional award tickets.
Achieve Level 5 by spending $30,000 or more and another 290,000 bonus points will be earned, equivalent to three additional award tickets and 4 Sky Club One-Day passes.

American Airlines gexa energy promo code

Earn 2,000 American Airlines bonus Miles And Save On Electricity bills With Gexa Energy
the electricity provider for your home that gives you great savings, service, and AAdvantage miles, every month!
Enroll today in the Gexa Energy Program for AAdvantage members Use promotion code 08AAWEB and receive the following:
cheap rates on electricity
bonus AAdvantage miles when you sign-up with Gexa Energy
Earn one mile for every $1 paid on electricity
A trusted company who’s part of an 80-year utility heritage

Regardless of who you buy your electricity from, the current energy delivery company in your area will continue to deliver electricity to your home, read your meter, and respond to outages and emergencies, just as they do today.
Enroll online today* and use promotion code 08AAWEB

Gexa Energy - the difference is lower electricity bills and more American Airlines frequent flyer miles every month. Each month AAdvantage miles will post to your AAdvantage program account within 30 days of receipt of bill payment. This offer is only available to new residential customers initiating service through gexaenergy.com/aa or by calling 1-866-312-GEXA (4392). Offer is available in the Gexa Energy Texas service area.

ritz carlton laguna niguel discount code

Escape to one of the world's finest luxury resorts and enjoy the perfect getaway for the discriminating guest. Restore your spirit in the spa, savor the innovative seafood cuisine overlooking the ocean, or explore the many art galleries along the scenic coastline.

Discover the myriad of attractions that encircle this distinctive luxury resort and enjoy a special discounted rate exclusively for Admirals Club members

20% off Garden View Club Level Room The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel hotel
Terms and Conditions
Offer is valid for american airlines Admirals Club members only and applies only to Garden View Club Level Rooms. Rate starts at $394 a night plus tax. Cancellation is 3 days prior to arrival or penalty of 2 night room and tax. Rates are subject to change. Must use discount code CD7 in the corporate/promotion code box when checking availability to receive preferred rate online or mention promotion code CD7 when booking by phone at 1-800-241-3333. Offer expires December 31, 2010.

Citibank AirAsia Credit card Priority Booking

Planning a vacation? Save on air travel when you apply for the AirAsia-Citibank credit card!
Priority Booking for AirAsia Credit Cardmember
Find out about AirAsia promotions a day before everyone else

Booking Period : 3 January 2011 (Priority Booking)
4 - 7 January 2011 (Public Booking)
Travel Period : 4 - 28 January 2011
Travel Notes : Advanced booking required.
Fares are not available during embargo period.
This promotion applies to base fares only; and is valid for all seats and all flights excluding air asia X D7 flights.

FREE annual fee for the 1st year
Just use your card 3 times within 60 days to enjoy it.
Priority booking
Grab lowest fares and best seats on AirAsia sales one day ahead of the public and Reda!lert eNewsletter subscribers.
Early Notice
Receive early notification of AirAsia promotions one day before the sale starts vis sms or email.
Earn and redeem AA points
Earn up to 2 AA points for every RM1 spent.
Your evergreen AirAsia points can also be used to redeem items in our Citi Rewards Catalogue.
How to earn AA points
Carried Forward Balance AA Points earned per ringgit spent
Less than RM2,000 1
RM2,000 and above 2
A simple example of how you earn AA points
Carried Forward Balance RM0 RM1,500 RM4,000
Spending for the current month RM5,000 RM5,000 RM5,000
AA Points earned 5,000 5,000 10,000
Your evergreen AA points can be used to redeem against AirAsia products like tickets, fuel surcharges and more. AirAsia vouchers can be used to pay for AirAsia flights, fuel surcharges and other AirAsia products.
AA Points AirAsia Voucher Value
3,400 RM20
8,500 RM50
17,000 RM100

HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum credit card

Enjoy the privileges of the new HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum credit card
Earn miles faster on everyday purchases
Every P35 spent = 1 Bonus Point, with 1 Bonus Point redeemable for 1 Mile through PAL’s Mabuhay Miles frequent flyer program. With a minimum of 1,500 Bonus Points/Miles per redemption, you can redeem local and international flights or avail of service class upgrades with your Miles
Triple your Philippine Airlines miles every time you shop at premier boutiques and dine at the finest restaurants
Get 3 Bonus Points (equivalent to 3 Miles) for every P35 spending at participating establishments using your HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum. To Transfer your points, contact HSBC Call Center in Manila at (632) 85-800, or toll free at 1-800-1888-8555.
Get free travel accident insurance up to P20,000,000 when you purchase your entire fare with your Philippine Airlines Miles Visa Platinum card
You and your immediate family members are covered from the point of departure to the point of arrival at your destination and while riding as fare-paying passengers in a common carrier (up to P20M for cardholder, up to P10M for spouse and up to P1M for children 18 years old and below)
Enjoy the exclusive benefits of being an HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum cardholder:
Visa Platinum Concierge Service

Wherever you are in the world, enjoy assistance and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get information on shopping and entertainment options, arrange the delivery of flowers and other items to other countries, get restaurant recommendations for the city you’re in, and even emergency assistance wherever you may be. Access the 24-hour Visa Platinum Customer Care (VPCC) Center via the Philippine toll-free number (1-800-1441-0014), or e-mail vpcc@internationalsos.com
Visa Platinum Airport Shopping
Enjoy premium discounts and redeem gift cards or vouchers when you shop at select Airport Merchant partners in Bali, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and Seoul. You also get preferential rates with Airport Travel Assist—this includes Airport Meet and Assist Service and Airport Transfer Service—which lend style and ease to HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum cardholders when travelling
Visa Platinum Golf
Tee off at over 500 of the most exclusive golf courses worldwide, 12 of which are right here in the Philippines. Enjoy preferential green fee rates with your HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum
Visa Platinum Unique Travel
Discover Australia, Malaysia and Japan with your new HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa Platinum. Take advantage of new travel experiences when you get exclusive offers on your preferred hotels and resorts.

Delta MasterCard CapitalOne 25000 miles promotion

Capital One Canada (www.capitalone.ca) and Delta airlines launched the Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard from Capital One and the Delta SkyMiles Gold MasterCard from Capital One to the Canadian rewards card marketplace. This is the first airline partnership for Capital One Canada and the first Canadian credit card partnership for Delta Air Lines.

Earn 25,000 bonus miles on your first purchase until March 31, 2011.

Receive up to $500,000 automatic travel insurance coverage for you, your spouse and your dependent children when you charge the full cost of your common carrier tickets to your Capital One credit card.
Provides 24/7 assistance for medical referrals, emergency cash transfers, lost documents and ticket replacements, lost luggage assistance and legal referrals when travelling outside your province of residence. Any costs incurred in connection with these services are charged to your Capital One credit card.

Redeem for Award Travel with Delta or Delta's 15 airline partners as well as for an annual membership in Delta's award-winning Sky Club airport lounges. You can also redeem your Delta miles for hotel stays and/or car rentals. Unfortunately merchandise cannot be redeemed outside the United States at this time.

Earn Rate on Delta Purchases
2 for $1
Earn Rate on Everything Else
1 for $1
First Purchase Bonus miles
25,000
Annual Fee
$120
Annual Interest Rate
19.8%

Saturday, December 25, 2010

british airways usa telephone number

United States Contact number Address/email

Reservations and general enquiries telephone number
1-800-AIRWAYS
1-800-247-9297 - Daily
7am-1am
Group bookings of more than ten people traveling together must be made through your local travel agent.
TTY contact number for hearing impaired 1-866-393-0961 - Daily
7am-1am

Online support phone number 1-800-403-0882
ba.com site help Daily
7am-1am
British Airways Holidays hotline
1-877-4-A-VACATION
1-877-428-2228

Book hotels, cars Holidays Monday-Friday
9am-7pm
On Business 1-800-255-5305 Email On Business Monday-Friday
8am-8pm
Customer Relations Fax: +1 347 418 4395

British Airways
Customer
Relations USA
PO Box 690098
East Elmhurst,
NY 11369-0098

Email Customer Relations -
Baggage claims 1-800-828-8144
Fax: +1 347-418-4395
Please quote your ten digit file reference (e.g. JFKBA12345)
British Airways
Baggage Claims
PO Box 690098
East Elmhurst,
NY 11369-0098 -
Refunds

Contact the British Airways North America Refunds Department if your ticket was issued in the United States, Canada and Bermuda and you are not able to process your refund online.

Ticket refunds Fax: +1-347-418-4241
address :British Airways Ticket Refunds USA
PO Box 690357
East Elmhurst,
NY 11369-0357

Refunds online Refund vouchers for future travel
address
British Airways
Ticket Unit
PO Box 690496
East Elmhurst,
NY 11369-0496
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British Airways
World Cargo - Find your local office

air china Office usa contact number

air china north america contact number

Anchorage Office
Address:ND121 Anchorage International Airport,P.O.Box190065,Anchorage,AK 99519,U.S.A.
phone number:001-907-2434501
Fax:001-907-2483471

Detroit Office
Address:37655 Ford Road Suite 1,Westland,MI 48185 U.S.A.
Telephone:001-888-4321883 001-734-7222302
Fax:001-734-7224945
Los Angeles Office
Address:222 N.Sepulveda Boulevard,Suite 1500,EL Segundo,CA90245, U.S.A.
Telephone:001-310-3350088 001-800-882-8122
Fax:001-310-3221133
Airport Office:200World Way,Box 3 Terminal Two,Los Angeles,CA90045,U.S.A
Telephone:001-310-2151188
Fax:001-310-2167792

New York Office
Address:150 East 52nd Street,31st Floor,New York,NY 10022,U.S.A.
Telephone:001-212-371-9898
Fax:001-212-935-7951
Airport Office:Terminal One JFK Int'l Airport,Jamaica,NY 11430,U.S.A
Telephone:001-718-751-2263/9
Fax:001-718-751-2267

San Francisco Office
Address:400 Oyster Point Blvd, Suite 318, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Telephone number:001-800-882-8122
Fax:001-650-876-1810
Mail:airchinasfdd@earthlink.net
Airport Office:International Terminal,S.F.Int'l Airport,P.O.Box 250178,San Francisco,CA94125,U.S.A
Telephone:001-650-877-0750
Fax:001-650-877-0814
Mail:sfairchina@earthlink.net
Toronto Office
Address:700 Bay St.Suite 1900,Lucliff Place,Toronto,Ontario,Canada M5G 1Z6
Telephone:001-416-5818833
Fax:001-416-5810056
Vancouver Office
Address:202-1100Melville Street,Vancouver B.C.,Canada V6E 4A6
Telephone:001-604-6850921
Fax:001-604-6855892
Mail:airchina_adm@shawbiz.ca
Airport Office:RoomC4415,Level 4,Int'l terminal Building,Richmond,B.C.,Canada V7B 1Y2
Telephone:001-604-3033555
Fax:001-604-3033552

Chicago Office
Address:South Access Road,Bldg 616,Room 331D,Chicago,IL,60666
contact number:001-773-6860168
Fax:001-773-6860163

Sao Paulo Office
Address:Alameda Santos 745, cj 42, Cerqueira César Sao Paulo
Telephone:0055-11-31868888
Fax:0055-11-32624723
Airport Office:Guarulhos Intl. Airport,Rodovia Helio Schmidt S/N Terminal 2 Asa C Piso Mezanino Mail Box:3105
Telephone:0055-11-64454989
Fax:055-11-64128100

Friday, December 24, 2010

amex platinum card 20% Travel Bonus Points

20% Travel Bonus American Express Platinum Card members can now redeem points and earn 20% of those points back every time. When Card members use the Membership Rewards® Pay with Points feature to pay for part or all of their travel including airlines, hotels, cruises and vacation packages, they will get 20% of those points credited back to their account to bring them closer to their next trip. For example, if a Card member redeems 30,000 points to pay for an airline ticket, American Express will credit 6,000 points to the Card member's Membership Rewards account. Notably, the Pay with Points feature allows Card members to purchase any category of ticket, on any airline, at any time, with no blackout dates or restrictions. Rather than trying to redeem mileage rewards points during high-traffic holidays that can come with airline restrictions and blackout dates, American Express offers a liberating point redemption option.

To use Pay with Points, you must charge travel at American Express Travel with a Card enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. Points will be debited from your program account and a credit for the corresponding dollar amount will be issued to the Card account you used. If the points redeemed do not cover the entire amount of the charge, the balance of the purchase price will remain on the Card account. Minimum redemption of 5,000 points. Effective for Pay with Points redemptions for Consumer and Business Platinum Card® and Centurion® members only, you will receive 1 bonus point for every 5 points you redeem. To be eligible to earn bonus points, Card account(s) must be active and not in default at the time of bonus points fulfillment. Transactions charged to a Corporate Card are excluded. Bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards First® account approximately 6-10 weeks after charges appear on your billing statement. Membership Rewards First program Terms and Conditions apply; see membershiprewards.com/terms. Bonus ID 4880.

Citi Platinum credit Card Emirates lounge access

Emirates airlines Citi Platinum credit card brings the world closer, sooner!

Enjoy the convenience and luxury of airport lounges, chauffeur drive service and platinum servicing while earning Skywards Miles towards your next Emirates flight.


Suitable if you'd like:
Luxury
One complimentary chauffeur driven ride per year to and from the airport when flying Emirates1
One complimentary lounge pass (for two) per year for any Emirates Lounge in Australia when flying Emirates

Simply purchase an Emirates flight on your Emirates Citi Platinum Card and then to gain entry, show your Emirates Citi Platinum Card and your Emirates boarding pass at the lounge entrance.

The primary cardholder may bring one guest into the lounge on a complimentary basis as long as the guest enters with the cardholder and holds an Emirates boarding pass. A child booked on a cardholder's ticket will not count as a guest and may enter on a complimentary basis.

This benefit is only applicable to Emirates Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and is available once a year for passengers flying Economy Class.

Complimentary access to the Marhaba Airport Lounge in Dubai

Flexibility
Freedom to redeem Skywards Miles on flights with Emirates and their partner airlines, including domestic flights with Virgin Blue, as well as at affiliated hotels, car rental businesses and luxury merchandise from The Emirates High Street4

Best in class offer
Limited offer for new applicants - Earn 3 Skywards Miles per $1 spent up to 20,000 Miles5 (then revert to the normal earn rate of 1.5 Miles for every $1 spent)
Convenience of automatic miles transfer into your Skywards account each month
High credit limits of up to $100,000
An Emirates Citi Platinum cardholder must be a member of Skywards Frequent Flyer Programme to earn Skywards Miles.



Receive a low introductory rate of 2.9% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers, after the 12 month introductory period the rate will revert to the cash advance rate**.
Complimentary international travel insurance for you and your family
Complimentary purchase cover, extended warranty and transit accident insurance
Platinum Concierge hotline to provide you with information and assistance for both business and pleasure from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Up to 25% off at various retail outlets with Citi World Privileges8

Emirates offers direct flights to many cities across Asia, Europe and New Zealand, including flying to 22 destinations in Europe from Australia (6 of these within the UK). Redemption rates are highly competitive versus other airlines. Please visit
http://www.skywards.com/Mileage_Calculator.aspx to view the redemption rates for Emirates flights.

In addition, Skywards Miles can also be used to redeem for international flights with other Skywards partners. For more details, please visit www.skywards.com
Domestic flights with Virgin Blue
Through Emirates' partnership with Virgin Blue, Skywards Miles can be redeemed for Virgin Blues flights in Australia.

Gatwick Express promotion code 2for1

Promotion code: 2FOR1

Special Virgin Atlantic - Gatwick Express exclusive 2for1 offer

Spacious and air-conditioned - Express Class on Gatwick Express offers a relaxing, stress-free, value-for-money way for you to travel from London Victoria to the Gatwick airport.
Designed to take the hassle out of transferring to and from the airport, our Express Class service includes:
plenty of comfortable, modern seating
pleasant, air-conditioned surroundings
friendly and attentive staff
a full refreshment trolley service
lots of spacious luggage compartments


Book by 10th January 2011 and enjoy 2 tickets for the price of 1. This applies to trips to and from Gatwick Airport up until 10th March 2011.

Like all great things, this offer won't last for ever. So make sure you buy your tickets online by 10th January 2011 using the promotion code '2FOR1' to receive this offer.

If you know when you're travelling, simply complete the booking form opposite (on the right of this page).

This offer applies to Express (Standard) and First Class tickets and to both single and return journeys.

How to receive your discount
If you know when you're travelling, you can book your tickets now using the order form on the right of the page. You'll automatically receive your offer with our compliments.

If you would like to book later*, please use this promotion code '2FOR1' to receive this offer.

The offer is open to customers of Virgin Atlantic, but not agents, or anyone professionally connected to the promotion
Tickets must be booked online at www.gatwickexpress.com.
There must be at least one paying adult.
Travel period is within 3 months of the date of purchase of tickets.
Booking period expires on 11th January 2011
Travel period is until 10th March 2011
Valid for both First Class and Express Class travel (single and return tickets).
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other online deals (e.g. 4 for 2 or 3 for 2 tickets).
This offer cannot be used with rail cards, any other train company special offers.
All travel is subject to availability.
Gatwick Express reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at anytime and without notice.
The offer is not exchangeable for any other offer. Cash or credit alternatives will not be offered.

gatwick express 50% off promotion

Travelling in a group? Save up to 50% with gatwick express 4 for the price of 2, or 3 for the price of 2 group offers.
This great discount means that three or four people travelling together need only pay to for two adults between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, saving you even more money compared to the cost of a taxi.

The offers apply to a group of three or four passengers travelling together and only paying for two adult single or return journeys.
There must be at least two paying adults if children (5-15 years) are included in this offer.
The offers apply to customers travelling together at all times; they cannot split from the group to travel separately. Any attempt to use this offer for individual journeys could result in a penalty fare.
Discounts apply to listed ticket types only and cannot be secured in conjunction with any other offers, discounts and promotions.
These offers cannot be used with Railcards and any other train company special offers.
These offers are not available on board the trains and must be purchased from the ticket office or online before travelling.
All travel is subject to availability.
These offers are not exchangeable for any other offer. Cash or credit alternatives will not be offered.
Submissions must not be made by agents or third parties.
Tickets can be purchased up to three months in advance.

Citi PremierMiles Elite Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Citi PremierMiles Elite Qatar Airways

Earn up to 3 Citi Miles for every USD1 spent and convert every Citi Mile into 1 Qatar Airways Privilege Club Qmile.

Enjoy exclusive benefits such as unlimited complimentary access to 600+ VIP Airport Lounges worldwide, complimentary Sixt Rent a Car Platinum Card with 25% discount worldwide, complimentary golf at premium courses, international concierge service and much more.

Citi PremierMiles

Earn up to 2 Citi Miles for every USD1 spent and convert every Citi Mile into 1 Qmile.

Plus, as a Citi PremierMiles Elite and Citi PremierMiles Cardmember, you will be entitled to an exclusive 10% discount in Economy Class and 15% discount in Premium Class for tickets purchased at any Qatar Airways office within the UAE until 31st March 2011.
To apply for your Citi PremierMiles or Elite Card, please click here.

Alternatively you can call +971-4-311-4411 or SMS “QPM” to 2484.

Qatar hsbc MasterCard Burgundy Qmiles

Qatar Airways Privilege Club The HSBC Premier MasterCard has a Best - In-Class Rewards programme that offers unique privileges.
Privilege Club, Qatar Airways award winning loyalty programme is one of the most generous loyalty programmes in the world and its members enjoy a range of exclusive privileges and benefits from the moment they book their flight until they reach their final destination.

As a member of Qatar Airways Privilege Club and an HSBC Premier MasterCard® cardholder you will enjoy the following Qatar Airways benefits:

Earn Qmiles every day:
Earning Qmiles has never been this easy. You will earn 1 Qmile for every 1 point earned on your HSBC Premier MasterCard, i.e. every 1 Euro spent on your HSBC Premier MasterCard anywhere in the world. All you have to do is provide your Privilege Club membership number to your RM or at any HSBC branch in Greece. If you are still not a Privilege Club member, you can enrol at www.qmiles.com
Complimentary Burgundy membership:
If you are already a Privilege Club member, you will be upgraded to Burgundy level. Burgundy membership will allow you to enjoy an extra 10kgs of excess baggage allowance on every Qatar Airways Flight and also the ability for you to nominate up to 9 family members to earn Qmiles in your account whenever they fly on Qatar Airways or when using the services of Privilege Club Air partners or non air partners like hotels, car rental and travel partners.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

air france lounge one day pass

Flying Blue Gold and Platinum or SkyTeam Elite Plus and a guest of your choice have access to Air France and SkyTeam lounges. in conjunction with a same-day international connection on a SkyTeam-operated flight.

Relax and enjoy our airport amenities , our lounges offer a space to work in tranquility, enjoy a meal, or simply rest before your departure. Take advantage of Wi-Fi Internet access and office equipment for work.

Please note: Flying Blue Gold members who reside in the United States or Mexico have access to AIR FRANCE and KLM lounges, but do not have access to SkyTeam lounges.

In certain international airports*, you can invite guests. For these extra guests (beyond the 1st guest), you can buy one day pass to lounges, entrance fee that varies by country:


35 and 50 USD or 2,500 and 5,000 Miles depending on the zone.

The international airport lounges that are open for one day pass are:
Amsterdam Schiphol, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Manchester, Milan, Paris-Charles de Gaulle (except La Première lounge and Terminal 2G lounge), Stuttgart and Zurich.
- North America (AIR FRANCE/KLM/Delta airport lounges): Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Tampa, Dallas, Raleigh, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis, Portland, Detroit, West Palm Beach, Memphis, Milwaukee, Boston and New York-La Guardia.
- South America (Air France): Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
- Asia-Pacific (Air France/Delta): Tokyo narita and Honolulu.
- Africa (Air France): Douala and Johannesburg.
- Middle East (AIR FRANCE/KLM airport lounges): Dubai.

* SkyTeam Elite Plus status includes: Aeroflot Bonus Gold, Club Premier Platino, Club Premier Platino Corporativo, Flying Blue Gold (except U.S./Mexico residents), Flying Blue Platinum, Club 2000, Alitalia Club Freccia Alata, Club Freccia Alata Plus, Sky Pearl Club Gold, OK Plus Gold, OK Plus Platinum, delta airlines SkyMiles Platinum Medallion, SkyMiles Diamond Medallion, Korean Air SKYPASS Million Miler, SKYPASS Morning Calm Premium and Golden Lotus Plus Platinum.

Tarom Airlines Madrid Bucharest special offer

If you purchase tickets for Bucharest Madrid flights directly on TAROM website (www.tarom.ro) you may benefit from our special offer for this destination during the winter season with cheap prices from EUR 176* all taxes included for a roundtrip flight.

flight Schedule for Bucharest-Madrid-Bucharest
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

BUCHAREST: 15:05 - MADRID: 18:05
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday:

MADRID: 19:00 - BUCHAREST: 23:35
A place you see is a place you own. Once you discover its charm, you can only think about how to pack it into your luggage. Or, better yet, into your memories.

Starting November 20th, 2010, the number of direct flights offered on a weekly basis by TAROM, from Bucharest to Madrid has increased with three frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. These flights are added to TAROM offer for Bucharest - Madrid journeys, being offered in addition to daily morning flights.
*The offer has a limited number of seats and is subject to special terms and conditions.

For bookings or information: www.tarom.ro Call Center TAROM: 021/9361 (valid for local calls), 021/204.64.64, 021/303.44.00, 021/303.44.44.

Tarom Flying Blue bonus miles offer

Tarom airlines and Sky Team alliance offer Flying Blue members a bonus of 3000 miles, by the occasion of the first round trip flight with Tarom, during November 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 towards one of the following destinations:from Bucharest to london,Amman, Beirut, Belgrad, Budapest, Cairo, Dubai, Lyon, Riga or Zurich.

Tarom adopted Flying Blue frequent flyer program, developed and operated by Air France and KLM companies starting on June 5, 2010.
Over the past two years, TAROM has worked intensively to fulfill the alliances’ membership requirements, ranging from customer service elements such as the recognition of frequent flyer programs, lounge access and priority baggage handling, to establishing codeshare agreements with SkyTeam members.

The main advantage of Flying Blue program is the possibility of cumulating miles and using them with 24 airline companies, Sky Team partners and over 90 Flying Blue partners. Per total, Tarom passengers have access to a network of over 850 destinations in more than 160 countries.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Air Canada Status Miles Threshold Upgrades

Keep flying Air Canada and Star AllianceTM member airlines and, starting at the 20,000 Air Canada Status Miles threshold level, you’ll receive Air Canada Top Tier Upgrade Certificates and Threshold Bonus Gifts every time you cross a new threshold level in Air Canada Status Miles.


if you get 40,000 Status Miles level ,you will get Two Air Canada Top Tier Special System-Wide Upgrade Certificates for Super Elite members or two Air Canada Top Tier System-Wide Upgrade Certificates for Elite status members
Complimentary upgrades can only be requested and confirmed online between fourty-eight (48) hours and one (1) hour prior to scheduled flight departure time and cannot be processed at the airport.
Complimentary upgrades to business class grant access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges upon presentation of Executive Class boarding pass.
Upgrades using Air Canada Upgrade certificates are also permitted as per the terms and conditions on the certificate.

RESERVE USING THIS UPGRADE CERTIFICATE

Request your upgrade reservation online at aircanada.com.
Call your travel agent.
Contact your local Air Canada Reservations office.


AT CHECK-IN

Present your confirmed ticket, boarding pass and this certificate along with your valid Air Canada Super Elite or Elite card to the agent at check-in or at the boarding gate.
Standby upgrade requests at the airport are permitted for Star AllianceTM codeshare flights when operated by Air Canada.
For last-minute airport standby upgrades, we will do our utmost, but cannot guarantee to provide you with Executive Class/Executive First meal service (where offered).

Air Canada System Wide Upgrade Certiicates

As an Air Canada Prestige member, you’ll receive Air Canada Top Tier
System-Wide Upgrade Certiicates so you can enjoy the comfort of business Class
or the luxury of the Executive First service.
Air Canada System-Wide Upgrade Certiicates are valid for:
An upgrade from economy class to Executive Class or Executive First;
Travel on the Air Canada system-wide network;
Travel on scheduled lights operated by Air Canada or Jazz;
Travel until February 28, 2011;
Flights with an eligible fare option/booking class.
Upgrade requests are permitted prior to each light departure as per the following:
Eligible Booking Classes Latitude Y, B Upgrade Request Anytime
Tango Plus M, U fare code
Super Elite – Within 7 days
only Elite – Within 4 days
Prestige – Within 2 days

Reserve using this upgrade certiicate
Request your upgrade reservation online at aircanada.com.
Call your travel agent.
Contact your local Air Canada Reservations ofice.
At check-in
Present your conirmed ticket, boarding pass and this certiicate along with your valid Air Canada Super Elite, Elite or Prestige card to the agent at airport check-in or at the boarding gate.

Standby upgrade requests at the airport are permitted for Star Alliance codeshare lights when operated by Air Canada. For last-minute airport standby upgrades, we will do our utmost, but cannot guarantee to provide you with Executive Class/Executive First meal service (where offered).


Validity/Transferability
Valid for a one-way upgrade from origin to destination (including connections)
to Executive Class(R) or Executive First(R) (when available).
Valid on all scheduled lights operated by Air Canada or Jazz(R).
Non transferable. Can be used by the Air Canada Super Elite(R), Elite(R) or Prestige(R) member whose name
and Aeroplan number appear on the certiicate or by one travelling companion who must travel on the same light as the member designated on the certiicate; only one companion is permitted per member per light. The member and the travelling companion must each present a certiicate.
Flight reservation change restrictions apply as per original fare option/booking class. Not valid on Air Canada codeshare lights operated by other airlines and charter lights.
Not valid with reward travel tickets, promotional pass travel, or travel industry discount fares. Eligible mile accumulation applies as per original fare option/booking class purchased.
TM
This certiicate does not provide access to the Maple Leaf Lounge.

evergreen club Gold elite status perks eva air

eva air evergreen club Gold perks
Reservation Privileges

Convenient booking (Star Record). Please give the reservation agent your membership card number when you make a reservation.
Member reservation hotline. Whenever you make reservations in Taiwan, use our special Evergreen Club reservation hotline.
Wait list priority on fully booked flights.
Airport Privileges
Exclusive check-in counter at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport when hold the FIT ticket.
At other airport, Gold Card members can check in at Business class / Premium Laurel class check-in counter. Access to VIP lounge
Wait list priority for fully booked flights upon airport check-in.
Special tags for expeditious baggage loading and unloading depending on membership status and confirmed class
Gold status are entitled to enjoy a discount of 10% at EVA/UNI Sky Shop by presenting a membership card (cigarettes and liquor are excluded). This privilege is limited to the flights operated by EVA Air or UNI Air only; any code-sharing flights operated by other airlines are excluded. This offer will only apply to members who present the membership card upon purchasing at the EVA/UNI Sky Shop in-flight can enjoy the 10% sales discount.
Gold Card members can earn extra 50% bonus miles if they fly with EVA Air during their birth months. The longest sector of a one-way flight will be selected automatically with bonus miles into their membership account as a birthday gift.These bonus miles will be credited on 10th date of the following month.
Enjoy special discount rate at selected hotels and car rentals.
Earn mileage and redeem for the ticket award, upgrade award and hotel accommodation voucher in EVA Air program.
Gold Card members who accumulate 80,000 miles on EVA Air/UNI Air international flights or traveled on 80 or more EVA Air/UNI Air international flights during the card's validity period are eligible for membership renewal. Members who do not meet this requirement will resume Silver Card status.

UPGRADE
evergreen club Silver Card members will be upgraded to Gold elite status after they accumulate 50,000 miles on EVA Air/UNI Air international flights within a 12-month period on the current valid Silver card membership period

Eva Air Elite Class seat review

The all-new Eva Air Elite Class Premium Economy provide exclusive inflight service at a price slightly higher than economy class. With so many innovative features, Elite Class is great value for money.
EVA has configured its B777 300ER on Taipei - London route to carry 316 passengers in three upgraded cabins, including Premium Laurel Class with 42 seats, 63 Elite Class seats, and Economy Class with 211.

2-4-2 seating arrangement gives all passengers more space
Seating
With the introduction of its B777-300ERs, EVA is upgrading and renaming Evergreen Deluxe Class. Newly christened Elite Class, the improved Premium Economy cabin is being furnished with standard business-class seats that are 18.5 inches wide and have a 38-inch pitch. Seating is further enhanced with EVA’s adjustable headrests, coat hooks, and touch-screen AVOD inflight entertainment systems expanded to 8.4 inches from the previous 5.6 inches.



SMS and e-mail service
Laptop power socket
Inflight meal
Exquisite food, exclusive tableware and fine glasses make meal time aboard EVA Air’s B777s an experience to remember
Travel kit
EVA Air’s exclusive amenity kit includes quality skincare products to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed on the longest flights.
Cabin extras
Luxurious pillows and quilts keep you snug and warm, enhancing the quality of your sleep

EVA air business Lounge Tom Bradley Airport

EVA Air luxurious VIP lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. the business Lounge is located on the fourth floor in the north wing of the terminal and can be accessed after passing through security check points.
EVA’s Super Business and Super First Class passengers have access to lounge access. Diamond and Gold Card members of EVA’s Evergreen Club frequent flyer program can bring one guest into the lounge. In addition, Evergreen Club members at these levels can redeem 5,000 mileage points to bring one family member or guest into the lounge.

Waiting to board one of EVA’s 17 weekly flights to Asia or in transit, guests can relax and enjoy delicious ethnic and local foods, including sushi, sandwiches, fresh fruit and favorite snacks. In addition to juices, gourmet coffee, tea and soft drinks, the lounge also has a full bar. And, along with multiple flat-screen, high-definition televisions, it is fully stocked with newspapers and magazines in several languages.

The spacious lounge has 186 seats, Wi-Fi internet and a business center equipped with individual work stations that have laptop hook-ups and telephones plus photocopier and facsimile services. It has its own lavatories for guests and showers. And one section can be partitioned to give dignitaries or celebrities privacy.

EVA shares its new lounge with eight other independent, non-affiliated airlines, including Air India, Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines, China Eastern, El Al Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mexicana Airlines and Philippine Airlines. Travelers can join EVA’s Evergreen Club, get more information about routes and services, and book and buy tickets via the carrier’s easy-to-use web site at http://www.evaair.com/.

EVA Air Dedicated Elite Class Check-in Counter

A Dedicated Elite Class Check-in Counter at Taoyuan International Airport To better serve the needs of Elite class passengers, EVA Air will open a dedicated Elite Class check-in counter at Taoyuan International Airport on April 1, 2010. The location will be next to the special service check-in counter, area 6A of the departure floor of Terminal 2, Taoyuan International Airport.

EVA was one of the first in the airline industry to create Elite class premium economy cabin in-between economy and business and to give its passengers an attractive, affordable and very comfortable travel option. EVA’s fully adjustable ergonomic Elite Class seats are 18.5 inches wide and have a roomy 38-inch pitch. They also have leg- and foot-rests, moveable headrests, tray tables that fold into extra-wide armrests and added conveniences such as personal coat hooks.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Jet Airways Première lounge Brussels airport


Jet Airways First and Première business class passengers will be able to spend their transit time at the Brussels airport lounge in a quiet, luxurious and comfortable environment.

Passengers wishing to rest can lounge in one of the many comfortable Italian leather design chairs.
Passengers wanting to make efficient use of their waiting time can connect to the Internet via one of the many connection points for laptops or wireless. Jet Airways also provides a business centre with a meeting room and four Internet stations as well as a printer and fax.


The Wi-Fi system will keep you connected at all times. While the Business Center offers you print and fax facility. And that's not all. Even our little fliers have entertainment options exclusively for them.

Première passengers can enjoy a meal or a drink in a cosy buffet area, where they can choose from a variety of Indian and European dishes and snacks. If you happen to be flying on our First Class you have a choice between table service and self service along with the shower facility to keep you refreshed throughout.

Lounge Access
Jet Airways
First Class Lounge
Take stairs up next
to Gate B15
First Class only

Premiere Lounge
Take stairs up next
to Gate B15
Première Class only
British Airways
Lounge Transit area, 1st
floor
JetPrivilege Platinum &
Gold members only

A separate play area is provided for children with large 'Fatboy' poufs, fitted carpet and a television. A glass partition allows parents to keep an eye on their children. A secluded nursing room backs onto the playroom, where young mothers can feed their children.
Jet Airways European HUB at Brussels Airport now connects passengers to New York and Toronto via Brussels – from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Passengers can also enjoy greater flexibility and seamless connectivity from Brussels to key cities in Europe and Africa.
Upon arrival at Brussels, you can relax, stretch and unwind at our Airport Lounge. Designed by the prominent design firm SOM Skidmore, owing and Merrill LLP, the ambience and the soothing shades of beige and grey give the lounge a subtle hint of modern India.

So the next time you are North America bound, make your journey memorable with a stopover at our Airport Lounge at Brussels.

Double JP Miles on Johannesburg Mumbai flights

Enrollment Bonus JPMiles + Double JPMiles exclusively for JetPrivilege members from South Africa.
Enrol online into Jet Airways freqent flyer JetPrivilege programme through jetairways.com and earn 1000 Enrolment Bonus JPMiles

Double JPMiles:

As a JetPrivilege member, you earn 100% JPMiles on Economy (regardless of the class of booking) and 150% on Première on all International flights taken on Jet Airways

What’s more, you can now earn:


Double the base JPMiles for travel on Jet Airways in Première business class and Economy on Jet Airways flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai and v.v.


Base JPMiles (one-way): 4,331 JPMiles
Double JPMiles earned (one-way): 8,662 JPMiles


Under the Double JPMiles offer, you can earn upto 21,655 JPMiles for return travel in Première and upto 17,324 JPMiles in Economy. With the 17,324 JPMiles earned, you can avail of one return Economy award ticket for sectors such as Jet Airways flights Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Mumbai-Goa, Mumbai-Hyderabad, Mumbai-Jaipur.

For more details on other sectors, please click here


Offer Validity: September 1 till December 31, 2010

Other Bonus JPMiles:

a. JetPrivilege members earn Cabin Bonus of 50% and Platinum members earn 60% for travel in Première/ Konnect Select.
b. 500 Bonus JPMiles for all Jet Airways tickets online booked through jetairways.com

c. 250 Bonus JPMiles for Web check-in through jetairways.com
Contact Details:


India: +91 22 3989 3333

Email: jetprivilege@jetairways.com

Fax: +91 22 2920 4511

Terms and Conditions:


Enrolment Bonus and Double JPMiles are applicable to JetPrivilege members with preferred mailing address in South Africa
Enrolment Bonus is applicable only on enrolments done online through jetairways.com between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010
Double JPMiles will be awarded only on the base JPMiles earned between Johannesburg-Mumbai-Johannesburg sectors
The Double JPMiles offer is valid only on Jet Airways (marketed and operated) flights undertaken between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010
Double JPMiles will be credited basis the actual booked class of travel and not as per the class flown
JPMiles are applicable only when making booking on revenue fares
JPMiles for sectors within India will be credited as per the multi-level mileage earning basis. Group (G) fares will be credited with with 50% JPMiles on all Jet Airways international and domestic sectors within India.
Offer not applicable while booking codeshare flights
To avail the Double JPMiles offer, please quote your JetPrivilege number at the time of reservation and present your membership card at the time of check-in
Offer applicable while booking one-way and return Jet Airways flights
Any travel date outside the offer period, member will earn regular JPMiles
JetPrivilege terms and conditions apply
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege reserves the right to change the discount level, eligible destinations without prior notice.

earn KrisFlyer miles with Air India

Singapore Airlines and Air India begin a new bilateral frequent flyer program agreement.

The frequent flyer programme members of both airlines will now be able to earn and redeem mileage points on flights operated by each other. This means members of Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program can now earn KrisFlyer miles when they fly with Air India, or choose to redeem their miles for flights with the Indian carrier.

Likewise, members of Air India’s Flying Returns program have the option of using their miles on Singapore Airlines flights or earning miles when they fly on Singapore Airlines.

“The addition of Air India as a KrisFlyer partner boosts the number of carriers we have such agreements with to 28. Those who fly frequently with Singapore Airlines and Air India now have more opportunity to increase their frequent flyer miles, and more choice in deciding how best to use their miles,” says Huang Cheng Eng, Singapore Airlines’ executive vice president marketing and the regions.

Singapore Airlines operates 42 times a week to 6 destinations in India. With the inclusion of subsidiary carrier SilkAir, the Singapore Airlines route network covers 93 destinations in 38 countries.

Singapore Airlines is a member and Air India has been announced as a future member of the Star Alliance, which was established in 1997 as the first global airline alliance.



In addition to Air India, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Continental Airlines and TAM have been announced as future members of the Star Alliance, with Continental set to join the alliance on October 27. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers 17,000 daily flights to 916 destinations in 160 countries.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

AirTran service from Tampa to Key West

AirTran Airways will launch new jet service from Tampa to Key West, as well as additional flights to several of its most popular, warm and sunny locations, including Tampa, San Juan, Phoenix and Orlando beginning this winter.

The following nonstop flights between Tampa and Key West will be available beginning March 10, 2011:


Tampa Key West
flight FL 521
Departs 12:14 p.m.
Arrives 1:19 p.m.
Daily

Key West Tampa
flight FL 122
12:59 p.m.
2:04 p.m.
Daily
"Key West is such a unique destination and, AirTran is pleased to offer the only jet service from Tampa, making it even more convenient, "said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways' vice president of marketing and sales. "Adding service to these popular destinations is an important part of our goal to provide the best service possible to places our customers want to go at a great value."
These new flights are in addition to the low-cost carrier's already extensive flight options to some of the most visited cities in the U.S. and the Caribbean. AirTran is adding new Key West service from Tampa in addition to the recently announced nonstop service to San Juan, which begins April 5, 2011.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Pacific Blue Queenstown Sydney flights

low cost airline Pacific has started new direct services to Australia from Queenstown, Dunedin and Wellington
Pacific Blue would be the first low-fare airline to fly internationally into Queenstown, which to date had been served only by full-service carriers.

Flight Schedules

Queenstown – Sydney Schedule: Effective 1 September 2009 (subject to change)

FLIGHT N0
DEP
ARR


flight DJ88 - SYD ZQN
1030
1540
TUE SAT
flight DJ89 - ZQN SYD
1630
1755
TUE SAT
The Christchurch-based airline has the following new flights on sale

Queenstown-Sydney: Two flights a week
Special launch fare of $259* one-way on the internet.
Regular lead-in fares will start from $289* one-way on the internet.
Dunedin-Brisbane: Three flights a week
Special launch fare of $189* one-way on the internet.
Regular lead-in fares will start from $209* one-way on the internet.
Wellington-Sydney: Three flights a week
Special launch fare of $189* one-way on the internet.
Regular lead-in fares will start from $239* one-way on the internet.
Virgin Blue Group CEO, Brett Godfrey, said the new flights would make air travel more affordable for more New Zealanders.

“Travellers in regional New Zealand have made it clear that they want the same easy access to low fares that the three main centres enjoy and our announcements today go a long way to achieving that,” he said.

“When the new services start Pacific Blue will have international flights from six New Zealand airports – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown – which is more than any other airline.”
“As much as Kiwis enjoy a warm weather holiday in Australia, we know that Aussies love to visit the stunning scenery of Queenstown for adventure and ski holidays or simply to relax, and now they’ll be able to do that at a reasonable price,” Mr Godfrey said.

The airline also announced it would introduce a direct daily jet service between Dunedin and Auckland to replace its current Dunedin-Christchurch-Auckland service.

Pacific Blue said it was making some changes to its trans-Tasman, Pacific and domestic schedules to accommodate the new routes. This included reducing capacity on domestic services by around 1% of available seat kilometres and retiming some domestic flights to offer a more “business friendly” timetable.

purchase Premium Economy Upgrade Virgin Blue

Have you purchased a Corporate Plus or Flexible Fare for travel between 28 April 2009 and 31 December 2010 on a Virgin Blue Australian domestic flight?
You can purchase a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade between 3 hours and 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for your flight if:

You have already booked a Flexible or Corporate Plus fare for your flight;
There are Premium Economy fares available on your flight; and
You have not checked in.

Upgrade cost based on your flight time:

Your Flight Time AUD $ Velocity Points
Less than 90 minutes $35 AUD 3,900 Points
90 - 180 minutes $50 AUD 5,400 Points
More than 180 minutes
and/or formal connections $75 AUD 8,100 Points

Premium Economy is more than just a seat with extra personal space. You'll also enjoy the following benefits:



Priority Check-in at major airports

Complimentary access to The Lounge (Adelaida, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth domestic airports) for Premium Economy Guests travelling on Virgin Blue Australian domestic services

Complimentary checked-baggage allowance up to 32kg^

Complimentary choice of food and beverage items from our V-licious OnBoard Menu*

Complimentary in-flight entertainment - Live2air 24 FOXTEL/AUSTAR channels, and pay-per-view Movies on selected routes over 2.5 hours available on Virgin Blue domestic services. DigEplayers are available on Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue international services*


How do I buy a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade?

You can purchase an Upgrade using your credit card or credit note by calling the Virgin Blue Guest Contact Centre 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 13 67 89 (within Australia); or calling the Virgin Blue Business Service Centre between 8:00am and 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday.
You can also redeem your Velocity Points by calling the Velocity Membership Contact Centre on 13 18 75 (within Australia) between 8:00am and 8:00pm AEST Monday to Friday. Please note that Taster Upgrades cannot be purchased using Velocity Points for flights departing before 9:00am or after 11:00pm AEST weekdays or flights departing during weekends.

Upgrade bookings, and subsequent changes and cancellation to Premium Economy Taster Upgrades must be made through the Virgin Blue Guest Contact Centre, Business Service Centre, or Velocity Membership Contact Centre between 3 hours and 45 minutes prior to your flight departure. As the Velocity Membership Contact Centre operates between 8:00am and 8:00pm AEST Monday to Friday, please note that Taster Upgrades redeemed with Velocity Points cannot be booked, changed or cancelled for flights departing before 9:00am or after 11:00pm AEST weekdays or any weekend flight departure.

Virgin Blue 737 Premium Economy seating plan


737-700
Standard Economy
144 economy seats / 24 rows / 6 seats per row.
3 toilets (1 front / 2 rear).
6 exits (2 front / 2 overwing / 2 rear).
Seat width: Approx 17 inches (43 cms).
Seat pitch: 30-31 inches for standard rows; 38-39 seat inches for exit rows.


When flying Premium Economy on Virgin Blue and selected Pacific Blue flights~ you’ll experience:
No middle seat and 50% more room on Boeing 737 700 and 737 800 aircraft
More legroom to stretch out with wider, 2 abreast seating in the first three rows^
offers 12 Premium Economy seats in red leather trim

Complimentary access to business Lounge at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth domestic airports
Your complete choice of free meal and drink from our V-Licious onboard menu+
Complimentary live2air inflight entertainment on Boeing 737 aircraft – 24 FOXTEL/AUSTAR channels, plus movies on selected Australian domestic flights, DigEplayer entertainment system available on Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue international flights#
Complimentary checked baggage allowance up to 32kg (if possible, when you bring between 23kg and 32kg of checked-baggage please split the weight over several bags to prevent injury to our Ground Staff)
Virgin Blue Priority Check-in at major Australian domestic airports
Pacific Blue Priority Check-in at all international airports
Velocity Points and Status Credits for every dollar spent on your fare
Fully-flexible, transferable and refundable fare* up to 24hrs after the scheduled flight departure

Virgin Blue flights Christmas Islands to Perth

Virgin Blue commence non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos (Keeling Islands) with fares from as little as $464* one-way on the net.
* All fares are one way for flights booked on the internet or $15 more when booked by phone. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or peak times. For Virgin Blue bookings log on to www.virginblue.com.au or phone our award winning Guest Contact Centre on 13 6789 or contact a travel agent. Checked baggage charges apply to all Blue Saver and GO! Fares. Pre-pay $10 online for up to 23kgs of checked baggage per person one way flight, or pay $20 at the airport for the same allowance.

Virgin Blue has committed one of its executive-style Embraer E-190 jets onto the new routes, an aircraft which has the capacity to carry 104 Guests on each sector, upload more freight and reduce the overall flying time to and from the mainland.

“The secret is finally out! Being literally only a few hours from Perth, Christmas and Cocos Islands are hands down two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations our region has to offer. As with other markets we’ve entered we’re confident our new services will further stimulate tourism to these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland.”

“It’s also great news for the people of Perth, who now have the option to fly domestically or internationally non-stop to 13 unique destinations on the Virgin Blue Airlines Group network,” he added.
The Cocos Islands is made up of two flat, low laying atolls and 27 coral islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Offering a secluded, tranquil and uncomplicated holiday experience, Cocos Island is a true nature and water lover’s paradise. Be it snorkelling, diving, island hopping, reef walking or fishing, bike riding, beach combing, bird watching, or golf, the Cocos Islands has something for everyone.
The World Heritage Listed Christmas Island, which is renowned for its red crab migration in October and November, is the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, boasting an incredible 35 endemic species and acting as a breeding station for over 80,000 tropical sea birds. Surrounded by a narrow tropical reef which plunges into a bottomless abyss, Christmas Island is an oasis for marine life, teeming with hundreds of species of coral and tropical fish, dolphins and majestic whale sharks.



While the new flights are within the Australian domestic network, all services to and from Australia will arrive into and depart from Perth International Airport.