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Finnair to build on hub advantages

Thursday, May 09, 2013
Finland's Finnair says it is building on the advantages offered by its Helsinki hub.
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Air India to replace 19 A320s

Thursday, May 09, 2013
India's Air India is to lease 19 Airbus A-320 aircraft configured all-economy with 180 seats.
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Los Angeles sets 20m visitor target

Thursday, May 09, 2013
Los Angeles has set a new goal of generating 50 million visitors by 2020. Confirming the move, Ernest Wooden, president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board (LA Tourism) president and ceo Ernest Wooden said LA Tourism will expand its efforts in China, the destination’s fastest-growing overseas market and its new number one overseas market (as of 2012 when it passed Australia), by opening a new tourism office in Shanghai.
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Air India to charge for check in

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
India's Air India is to levy a charge for check in. Under the new system, to be implemented in the next few days, passengers will be allowed free checked baggage of 15 kg, down from the current 20 kg. There will be no charge for hand baggage up to 7 kg and the changes will apply only on domestic routes.

ASTA adds voice to NDC critics

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The American Society of Travel Agents has recommended the US Department of Transportation say 'no' to the application by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for approval of Resolution 787 governing the New Distribution Capability.
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India to dig deep for airport expansion

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
India's civil aviation department says the government has proposed an investment of US$12.1 billion in the airport sector, of which US$9.3 billion is expected to come from the private sector for construction of new airports, expansion and modernisation projects.

Qatar may boost fleet within weeks

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Gulf-based Qatar Airways may order another 10 to 15 Airbus A330s before the Paris air show in June and might also confirm options on Boeing's 787, its ceo says.
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Malaysia offers new services incentives

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
A new Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) marketing program seeks to convince new airlines to fly to six international airports in Malaysia.
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Skywest now part of Virgin Aust

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
A new regional airline - with 32 aircraft operating 800 flights a week to 41 destinations - has been launched in Western Australia by integrating Skywest Airlines into the Virgin Australia group.
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Fraser Suites opens in Perth

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Fraser Suites Perth, the first five-star all-suite apartment hotel to be built in the city in over a decade, officially opens its doors this month. Stylish, with world class facilities and a design to appeal to business and leisure travellers alike, the newly built five-star hotel overlooking the Swan River introduces a new style of executive accommodation in Western Australia’s capital city.
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Yap to head HRG Singapore

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Corporate travel services company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has promoted Joana Yap to general manager for HRG Singapore, effective 01 August 2013. She will be taking over the role from Greg James, who will be retiring at the end of July.

Etihad, SAA plan closer ties

Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Etihad Airways and South African Airways (SAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing the two airlines to introduce a range of code share and interline air services as well as explore synergy and efficiency opportunities.
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