Vision Airlines announces summer vacation planning season,Passengers may buy a $49* Companion ticket each-way when they purchase one regularly-priced ticket to most Vision Airlines' destinations.
Vision Airlines' specially-priced, limited $49* companion fares are also available on flights from NW Florida Regional to Orlando/Sanford Airport, Punta Gorda/Fort Myers Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Passengers that fly the Louisville and Fort Lauderdale routes will also be able to take advantage of this rate.
Vision Airlines' average one-way fares to Florida are $89 - $99.
The $49* companion fares apply to flights that take-off the morning of March 28, 2011 through September 10, 2011. There is a limited number of $49* companion fares on each flight. The sale ends on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM (ET).
"Vision Airlines serves destinations that are known for family vacation fun and this type of sale will allow families the opportunity to fly to their favorite vacation destinations," said Vision Airlines' Chief Operating Officer David Meers. "In the past, families had to endure long drives on congested highways or pay horrendously high airfares to fly to Florida's top vacation spots. This fare sale eliminates the hassle of driving and makes it affordable to fly," said Meers.
Vision Airlines is also launching a television advertising blitz to support this great Summer Sale. Vision Airlines has partnered with Visit Florida to help drive tourism to the state this summer. Florida's Governor Rick Scott has repeatedly said that Florida is the top state in the country to live, work and play. Vision Airlines' low fares will allow visitors to experience the beautiful beaches, great golf courses and world class theme parks more often.
Tickets and complete vacation packages are now on sale at www.VisionAirlines.com; or through the airline's reservations call center at 1-877-FLY-A-JET.
For decades people living in Vision Airlines' focus cities have been vacationing and retiring along the Emerald Coast. "Because there has never been affordable air travel to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, families have had to endure grueling drives to get to Florida's gulf coast says," COO, David Meers. "That all changes with the launch of our inaugural Florida flights." Vision Airlines received warm welcomes and great support on the first few inaugural flights this past weekend. More flights will continue to launch over the next week but the first group of passengers were eager to have an affordable travel option that not only saved time, but money as well.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Air China Double Daily flights PEK To LAX
on September 1, 2011 Air China will starts its second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Beijing. The flight, operated with the B747-400, is scheduled to arrive in LAX at 11 a.m., and turn around and depart for PEK at 1:20 p.m. This additional flight will double the choices for passengers, especially business travelers bound for Beijing or onward to domestic Chinese cities, etc.
In July 2011 Air China will take delivery of the first of its fifteen B777-300ERs. Featuring private suites in Forbidden Pavilion First Class and flat beds in Capital Pavilion Business Class, the aircraft will gradually replace the B747 currently used for its transpacific flights.
"This new flight demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in the U.S. market, particularly the U.S. West Coast and Los Angeles," Dr. Chi added. A study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation shows that an international nonstop flight contributes US$623 million annually to the local economy and supports 3,100 local jobs.
The international carrier's growth in North America also extends to its Vancouver gateway. On March 27, 2011 Air China will increase the Vancouver-Beijing flight frequency from 10 to 12 per week. Bookings for this are now open.
Air China is the exclusive national flag carrier of China. It is the only airline that provides daily nonstop flights to Beijing from Los Angeles. In addition to its Vancouver gateway, Air China also operates daily nonstop flights to Beijing from New York and San Francisco. A member of Star Alliance, Air China is also the world's largest airline by market capitalization, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air China is firmly committed to passenger safety, satisfaction and service. With a fleet of 280 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Air China's 264 routes serve 29 countries and regions.
In July 2011 Air China will take delivery of the first of its fifteen B777-300ERs. Featuring private suites in Forbidden Pavilion First Class and flat beds in Capital Pavilion Business Class, the aircraft will gradually replace the B747 currently used for its transpacific flights.
"This new flight demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in the U.S. market, particularly the U.S. West Coast and Los Angeles," Dr. Chi added. A study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation shows that an international nonstop flight contributes US$623 million annually to the local economy and supports 3,100 local jobs.
The international carrier's growth in North America also extends to its Vancouver gateway. On March 27, 2011 Air China will increase the Vancouver-Beijing flight frequency from 10 to 12 per week. Bookings for this are now open.
Air China is the exclusive national flag carrier of China. It is the only airline that provides daily nonstop flights to Beijing from Los Angeles. In addition to its Vancouver gateway, Air China also operates daily nonstop flights to Beijing from New York and San Francisco. A member of Star Alliance, Air China is also the world's largest airline by market capitalization, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air China is firmly committed to passenger safety, satisfaction and service. With a fleet of 280 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Air China's 264 routes serve 29 countries and regions.
buy tickets on Akron-Canton Airport Facebook page
The Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in ohio is the first airport in the nation to offer passengers the ability to buy tickets directly from their Facebook page at facebook.com/akroncantonairport. All passengers need to do is simply click the Book a Flight tab at the top of the page.
We love listening, learning and responding to this dynamic online community."
said Kristie VanAuken, Sr. Vice-President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. "Our Facebook fans constantly ask about cheap airfares from CAK. This new tool makes it easy for them to search for a flight without any stress or hassle.
The airport really digs social media. As a matter of fact, CAK was the first U.S. airport to join Facebook in 2007. Since then, more than 15,500+ fans have loved the fun, funky promotions, airline ticket give-aways, free flight/travel advice and interaction with CAK employees. But CAK doesn't just dig Facebook; you can Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and join all of Akron-Canton Airport's social media activities at Social CAK, a one-stop social scene at www.akroncantonairport.com/socialcak.
Akron-Canton Airport kicked off CAK 2018, its 10-year, $110-million Capital Improvement Plan in 2008. The plan is the most ambitious in the airport's 64-year history. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, a welcome kit and relaxation station is available at www.akroncantonairport.com, CAK's comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport a better way to go®.
We love listening, learning and responding to this dynamic online community."
said Kristie VanAuken, Sr. Vice-President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. "Our Facebook fans constantly ask about cheap airfares from CAK. This new tool makes it easy for them to search for a flight without any stress or hassle.
The airport really digs social media. As a matter of fact, CAK was the first U.S. airport to join Facebook in 2007. Since then, more than 15,500+ fans have loved the fun, funky promotions, airline ticket give-aways, free flight/travel advice and interaction with CAK employees. But CAK doesn't just dig Facebook; you can Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and join all of Akron-Canton Airport's social media activities at Social CAK, a one-stop social scene at www.akroncantonairport.com/socialcak.
Akron-Canton Airport kicked off CAK 2018, its 10-year, $110-million Capital Improvement Plan in 2008. The plan is the most ambitious in the airport's 64-year history. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, a welcome kit and relaxation station is available at www.akroncantonairport.com, CAK's comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport a better way to go®.
Southwest Airlines flights to Charleston SC
Charleston, South Carolina - Southwest Airlines began fly to Charleston International Airport,March 13, 2011. Passengers will by flying on a comfortable Boeing 737 which seats 137 passengers. Southwest currently serves 72 in the United States with more than 3,400 flights a day coast-to-coast. Southwest begin service to/from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP)
In Charleston, the carrier will operate seven daily nonstop flights to four destinations: three to Baltimore/Washington, two to Chicago Midway, one to Nashville, and one to Houston Hobby. Southwest Airlines will operate from gate B5 in Charleston's main terminal.
In Greenville-Spartanburg, the airline will begin service with seven daily nonstop flights to five destinations: two to Baltimore/Washington, two to Chicago Midway, one to Nashville, one to Houston Hobby, and one to Orlando. Southwest Airlines will operate from gates A3 and A4 in Greenville-Spartanburg's main terminal.
To celebrate the addition of Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg to the Southwest network, Southwest Airlines is offering a special two-day fare sale only on southwest.com. Through 11:59 p.m. PDT on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, Customers can find fares as low as $30 one-way to any nonstop market to/from CHS and GSP for travel through April 6, 2011 (see fare rules below). When the $30 fare sale ends, Customers will still be able to book fares as low as $59 one-way for travel every day except Fridays and Sundays March 14, 2011, through May 25, 2011. To view these special offers and ticket reservation available on southwest.com, visit www.southwest.com/southcarolina.
In Charleston, the carrier will operate seven daily nonstop flights to four destinations: three to Baltimore/Washington, two to Chicago Midway, one to Nashville, and one to Houston Hobby. Southwest Airlines will operate from gate B5 in Charleston's main terminal.
In Greenville-Spartanburg, the airline will begin service with seven daily nonstop flights to five destinations: two to Baltimore/Washington, two to Chicago Midway, one to Nashville, one to Houston Hobby, and one to Orlando. Southwest Airlines will operate from gates A3 and A4 in Greenville-Spartanburg's main terminal.
To celebrate the addition of Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg to the Southwest network, Southwest Airlines is offering a special two-day fare sale only on southwest.com. Through 11:59 p.m. PDT on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, Customers can find fares as low as $30 one-way to any nonstop market to/from CHS and GSP for travel through April 6, 2011 (see fare rules below). When the $30 fare sale ends, Customers will still be able to book fares as low as $59 one-way for travel every day except Fridays and Sundays March 14, 2011, through May 25, 2011. To view these special offers and ticket reservation available on southwest.com, visit www.southwest.com/southcarolina.
United Express flight Chicago to Akron Canton Airport
United Express will launch a fourth nonstop flight to Chicago beginning June 9, 2011. The flight will depart CAK at 3:49 p.m. arriving at Chicago O'Hare Airport at 4:17 pm. It will depart Chicago at 1:05 p.m. arriving at CAK at 3:21 p.m.
"We are very excited about the new mid-day round trip flights to/from Chicago," said Martin Kammerman, Manager – Market Analysis for United Airlines. "Customers have been telling us that they want to go to Chicago and that it is a convenient place to connect to the 150 destinations that United flies from our hub at Chicago – O'Hare. The 4th flight very nicely rounds out our service."
A little more leg room. Additional Flight times. Ability to have an amazing flight to an amazing destination? And we are offering a little more of it all at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) this spring and summer.In addition to the increased number of flights, passengers will feel extra comfy on our new bigger jet service. Delta Air Lines has already started flying a 120-seater DC-9 on their 7 a.m. nonstop Atlanta flight. On May 2, 2011 this jet will switch to the 142 seat MD-88 and the airline will upgrade another Atlanta departure to a CRJ-700 with a duel class cabin. Lastly, Frontier Airlines will bring back their seasonal Airbus 320 service to Denver. This 162-seat jet, the largest jet departure from CAK, comes back May 23, 2011.
AirTran Airways also will begin a second daily nonstop flight to Boston on May 4, 2011. A third nonstop flight to Milwaukee starts on May 1, 2011 on SkyWest Airlines, in partnership with AirTran Airways. And AirTran has already commenced a third daily nonstop flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport. Other service increases include two additional weekly frequencies to Philadelphia on US Airways Express.
"We are thrilled that our air carriers are adding even more flight options for Northeast Ohio travelers from CAK," said Rick McQueen, president and CEO. "This clearly demonstrates that travelers are seeking great fares, big jets, fantastic destinations and a relaxing airport experience and we are pleased to deliver it all."
"We are very excited about the new mid-day round trip flights to/from Chicago," said Martin Kammerman, Manager – Market Analysis for United Airlines. "Customers have been telling us that they want to go to Chicago and that it is a convenient place to connect to the 150 destinations that United flies from our hub at Chicago – O'Hare. The 4th flight very nicely rounds out our service."
A little more leg room. Additional Flight times. Ability to have an amazing flight to an amazing destination? And we are offering a little more of it all at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) this spring and summer.In addition to the increased number of flights, passengers will feel extra comfy on our new bigger jet service. Delta Air Lines has already started flying a 120-seater DC-9 on their 7 a.m. nonstop Atlanta flight. On May 2, 2011 this jet will switch to the 142 seat MD-88 and the airline will upgrade another Atlanta departure to a CRJ-700 with a duel class cabin. Lastly, Frontier Airlines will bring back their seasonal Airbus 320 service to Denver. This 162-seat jet, the largest jet departure from CAK, comes back May 23, 2011.
AirTran Airways also will begin a second daily nonstop flight to Boston on May 4, 2011. A third nonstop flight to Milwaukee starts on May 1, 2011 on SkyWest Airlines, in partnership with AirTran Airways. And AirTran has already commenced a third daily nonstop flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport. Other service increases include two additional weekly frequencies to Philadelphia on US Airways Express.
"We are thrilled that our air carriers are adding even more flight options for Northeast Ohio travelers from CAK," said Rick McQueen, president and CEO. "This clearly demonstrates that travelers are seeking great fares, big jets, fantastic destinations and a relaxing airport experience and we are pleased to deliver it all."
Delta Connection service Charleston to DCA
Delta Connection will launch its largest wave of new service from a single city Friday with 20 daily non- stop regional jet flights at Washington Reagan National Airport.
This expanded Delta Connection service at Reagan National enhances travel opportunities for many more customers from many more communities," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer of Delta Connection, Inc. "Customers traveling to or from Washington have a convenient choice of 70 non- stop Delta, Delta Shuttle and Delta Connection flights to 14 U.S. cities."
South Carolina Delta airlines began nonstop service to/from Charleston International Airport to DCA Washington National – Reagan Airport
Delta currently offers 36 flights in and out of Charleston International Airport to Atlanta, New York – LaGuardia, Detroit and now to Washington, D. C.
Delta began service to Charleston in July 1934 - 77 years ago.
Delta served over 160 million passengers in 2010 offering flights to over 356 destinations and 6 continents.
Please make your reservations at www.Delta.com
the DCA CHS service will be on a comfortable 50-seat CRJ regional jet in a two-by-two seating arrangement; every seat is an aisle or window, with no middle seats. The plane can cruise at a speed of 530 mph at altitudes as high as 41,000 feet and is recognized as the quietest commercial jet aircraft in the world.
This expanded Delta Connection service at Reagan National enhances travel opportunities for many more customers from many more communities," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer of Delta Connection, Inc. "Customers traveling to or from Washington have a convenient choice of 70 non- stop Delta, Delta Shuttle and Delta Connection flights to 14 U.S. cities."
South Carolina Delta airlines began nonstop service to/from Charleston International Airport to DCA Washington National – Reagan Airport
Delta currently offers 36 flights in and out of Charleston International Airport to Atlanta, New York – LaGuardia, Detroit and now to Washington, D. C.
Delta began service to Charleston in July 1934 - 77 years ago.
Delta served over 160 million passengers in 2010 offering flights to over 356 destinations and 6 continents.
Please make your reservations at www.Delta.com
the DCA CHS service will be on a comfortable 50-seat CRJ regional jet in a two-by-two seating arrangement; every seat is an aisle or window, with no middle seats. The plane can cruise at a speed of 530 mph at altitudes as high as 41,000 feet and is recognized as the quietest commercial jet aircraft in the world.
earning miles on Hawaiian faster and easier
Hawaiian Airlines has improved HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program to offer passengers faster and easier way to earn award travel on Hawaiian. The program has added hundreds of new online and in-store brand-name products and services, as well as an expanded online shopping experience that earns mileage on purchases.
Working with program partner Kobie Marketing, Hawaiian has created a newly redesigned website for HawaiianMiles members at https://partners.hawaiianairlines.com (also accessible by navigating Hawaiian's website at HawaiianAirlines.com) that showcases many new product partners and mileage earning opportunities, Highlighted among the new program features that members will enjoy include:
HawaiianMiles Rewards Toolbar allowing members to earn miles while searching online for participating product partners.
Gift Card Mall allowing members to purchase gift cards online from brand name retailers and earn miles with their purchase.
HawaiianMiles eMarket has tripled the number of available online retail partners to more than 1,000 participants, and is now offering more special promotions and bonus-mile earning opportunities for members when making purchases.
Map Search feature makes it easier for members to search for partners and products by category or location, and includes built-in links to Facebook and Twitter for them to share this information with the network of friends and associates.
"We are committed to constantly improving the quality of our products and services for customers, especially for our loyal HawaiianMiles members," said Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian's president and CEO. "Our frequent flyer program was already one of the best in the airline industry, but members will now discover we have raised the bar even higher in providing them with more buying power and new ways to earn miles for travel and other rewards."
Members can also continue to take advantage of the HawaiianMiles programs they have been using in growing numbers, including the popular XtraMiles Program that provides them with up to five miles per dollar spent when using their Hawaiian Airlines Visa Card at participating partner outlets in Hawaii and on the U.S. mainland.
"We are honored to be selected as Hawaiian Airlines' partner of choice to rebuild its HawaiianMiles loyalty program and bring even more value to the membership," said Michael Hemsey, president of Kobie Marketing. "Our new program for HawaiianMiles features best-in-class web and mobile technologies, data analytics, and a commitment to deliver the best possible customer experience for its members nationwide."
In creating this new program for HawaiianMiles, Kobie Marketing is working with hundreds of top national and local merchants to offer – for no fees beyond the cost of miles – participating partners placement on Hawaiian's website, and promotion through newsletters, mileage statements, e-mail blasts, and in Hana Hou!, Hawaiian's award-winning inflight magazine.
Membership enrollment in HawaiianMiles is free, fast, and done online at Hawaiian's website, www.HawaiianAirlines.com. New members can enroll and immediately start earning frequent flyer miles and take advantage of other rewards benefits.
Working with program partner Kobie Marketing, Hawaiian has created a newly redesigned website for HawaiianMiles members at https://partners.hawaiianairlines.com (also accessible by navigating Hawaiian's website at HawaiianAirlines.com) that showcases many new product partners and mileage earning opportunities, Highlighted among the new program features that members will enjoy include:
HawaiianMiles Rewards Toolbar allowing members to earn miles while searching online for participating product partners.
Gift Card Mall allowing members to purchase gift cards online from brand name retailers and earn miles with their purchase.
HawaiianMiles eMarket has tripled the number of available online retail partners to more than 1,000 participants, and is now offering more special promotions and bonus-mile earning opportunities for members when making purchases.
Map Search feature makes it easier for members to search for partners and products by category or location, and includes built-in links to Facebook and Twitter for them to share this information with the network of friends and associates.
"We are committed to constantly improving the quality of our products and services for customers, especially for our loyal HawaiianMiles members," said Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian's president and CEO. "Our frequent flyer program was already one of the best in the airline industry, but members will now discover we have raised the bar even higher in providing them with more buying power and new ways to earn miles for travel and other rewards."
Members can also continue to take advantage of the HawaiianMiles programs they have been using in growing numbers, including the popular XtraMiles Program that provides them with up to five miles per dollar spent when using their Hawaiian Airlines Visa Card at participating partner outlets in Hawaii and on the U.S. mainland.
"We are honored to be selected as Hawaiian Airlines' partner of choice to rebuild its HawaiianMiles loyalty program and bring even more value to the membership," said Michael Hemsey, president of Kobie Marketing. "Our new program for HawaiianMiles features best-in-class web and mobile technologies, data analytics, and a commitment to deliver the best possible customer experience for its members nationwide."
In creating this new program for HawaiianMiles, Kobie Marketing is working with hundreds of top national and local merchants to offer – for no fees beyond the cost of miles – participating partners placement on Hawaiian's website, and promotion through newsletters, mileage statements, e-mail blasts, and in Hana Hou!, Hawaiian's award-winning inflight magazine.
Membership enrollment in HawaiianMiles is free, fast, and done online at Hawaiian's website, www.HawaiianAirlines.com. New members can enroll and immediately start earning frequent flyer miles and take advantage of other rewards benefits.
Alaska Airlines move into Terminal 6 at LA airport
Alaska Airlines to move from its existing location at Los Angeles Airport T3 to T6, paving the way for a major renovation project featuring its Airport of the Future check-in process and modernized gate facilities.
The move will provide a single terminal operation for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, as well as more convenient access to U.S. Customs and Immigration checkpoints and to codeshare partner Delta Air Lines, located in Terminal 5.
Alaska Airlines plans to move into Terminal 6 in late 2011 and begin operations there in spring 2012.
Alaska Airlines introduced its "Airport of the Future" check-in process at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2004. Patented in 2006, the design enables travelers to quickly obtain boarding passes and check luggage at easy-to-use kiosks and bag-check stations instead of a traditional ticket counter. Alaska has since implemented Airport of the Future at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and, on a smaller scale, in Los Angeles, Boise, Idaho, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and several locations in Alaska.
"Our modern Airport of the Future facility will improve efficiency and greatly enhance our customers' experience at LAX," said Karen Gruen, Alaska Airlines' managing director of corporate real estate. "And our new location at Terminal 6 will provide faster and more convenient connections for our customers on Mexico flights and for those arriving or departing on codeshare flights served by our partner, Delta Air Lines."
Also planned as part of the renovation are a new Board Room lounge, central service counter, spacious passenger waiting area and new state-of-the-art gate information displays. The project will incorporate sustainable building practices in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"This is a big step forward in the overall modernization of LAX because Alaska Airlines is partnering with us to provide much needed upgrades to the level of service and convenience for not only our international, but also for our domestic travelers," said Gina Marie Lindsey, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports.
The move will provide a single terminal operation for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, as well as more convenient access to U.S. Customs and Immigration checkpoints and to codeshare partner Delta Air Lines, located in Terminal 5.
Alaska Airlines plans to move into Terminal 6 in late 2011 and begin operations there in spring 2012.
Alaska Airlines introduced its "Airport of the Future" check-in process at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2004. Patented in 2006, the design enables travelers to quickly obtain boarding passes and check luggage at easy-to-use kiosks and bag-check stations instead of a traditional ticket counter. Alaska has since implemented Airport of the Future at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and, on a smaller scale, in Los Angeles, Boise, Idaho, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and several locations in Alaska.
"Our modern Airport of the Future facility will improve efficiency and greatly enhance our customers' experience at LAX," said Karen Gruen, Alaska Airlines' managing director of corporate real estate. "And our new location at Terminal 6 will provide faster and more convenient connections for our customers on Mexico flights and for those arriving or departing on codeshare flights served by our partner, Delta Air Lines."
Also planned as part of the renovation are a new Board Room lounge, central service counter, spacious passenger waiting area and new state-of-the-art gate information displays. The project will incorporate sustainable building practices in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"This is a big step forward in the overall modernization of LAX because Alaska Airlines is partnering with us to provide much needed upgrades to the level of service and convenience for not only our international, but also for our domestic travelers," said Gina Marie Lindsey, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports.
rent Alaska Airlines digEplayer Entertainment devices
Alaska Airlines' advanced new digEplayer devices took to the skies this week, expanding the inflight entertainment option of customers on longer flights. The new system offers touch-screen navigation and is lighter weight and smaller than the previous system.
The new digEplayers are available on most Alaska Airlines flights longer than three hours. The rent price is $14 on flights longer than 4.5 hours and $8 on flights less than 4.5 hours. Customers receive a $2 discount when they reserve a digEplayer in advance via the airline's alaskaair.com website.
Renting a digEplayer is easy. Reserve your digEplayer up to 24 hours in advance. Registration is required and you must know your eligible flight number to reserve. Be sure to print out your receipt and bring it with you on your flight.
digEplayers can also be rented onboard the aircraft on the day of your flight. Availability is limited, so it's best to reserve online.
Onboard purchases can be made with any major credit or debit card. To accommodate Alaska residents who do not currently have a debit or credit card, $6 vouchers can be purchased at all of our ticket counters in the state of Alaska.
Alaska's digEplayers boast a varied selection of content, including more new-release movies and television programs, the NFL Network, ReelzChannel Hollywood programming and interactive games. The device can also be connected to the Internet via Alaska Airlines' Gogo inflight Wi-Fi network for an additional fee.
"We're pleased to offer our customers an enhanced entertainment option on our flights," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing. "The new digEplayer is smaller and lighter than a laptop, has a much longer battery life, and provides exciting and unique content for our travelers."
Alaska Airlines debuted its custom-designed digEplayer system in 2003, becoming the first carrier in the world to offer customers portable video-on-demand technology from a convenient handheld device.
The new digEplayers are available on most Alaska Airlines flights longer than three hours. The rent price is $14 on flights longer than 4.5 hours and $8 on flights less than 4.5 hours. Customers receive a $2 discount when they reserve a digEplayer in advance via the airline's alaskaair.com website.
Renting a digEplayer is easy. Reserve your digEplayer up to 24 hours in advance. Registration is required and you must know your eligible flight number to reserve. Be sure to print out your receipt and bring it with you on your flight.
digEplayers can also be rented onboard the aircraft on the day of your flight. Availability is limited, so it's best to reserve online.
Onboard purchases can be made with any major credit or debit card. To accommodate Alaska residents who do not currently have a debit or credit card, $6 vouchers can be purchased at all of our ticket counters in the state of Alaska.
Alaska's digEplayers boast a varied selection of content, including more new-release movies and television programs, the NFL Network, ReelzChannel Hollywood programming and interactive games. The device can also be connected to the Internet via Alaska Airlines' Gogo inflight Wi-Fi network for an additional fee.
"We're pleased to offer our customers an enhanced entertainment option on our flights," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing. "The new digEplayer is smaller and lighter than a laptop, has a much longer battery life, and provides exciting and unique content for our travelers."
Alaska Airlines debuted its custom-designed digEplayer system in 2003, becoming the first carrier in the world to offer customers portable video-on-demand technology from a convenient handheld device.
British Airways flights LHR to Paris Orly airport
British Airways has started its 12 services a week between London Heathrow and Paris Orly ORY to complement its flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
The LHR ORY route is be served by A319s, A320s and A321s plane and will offer two classes to choose from, Euro Traveller and Club Europe business class.
ticket reservation,discount hotels in Paris and Avis car hire are on sale at ba.com/paris.
Customers selecting the Club Europe cabin can take advantage of Heathrow Terminal 5's airport lounge facilities, allowing them to work or relax prior to their flight.
The flights to Paris Orly first took off on January 10, 2011 with seats having been on sale since November 16.
Colm Lacy, British Airways' general manager network planning, said: "This is an excellent addition to our shorthaul network, allowing business travellers easy access to the Paris financial district which is close to Orly airport. Customers will also be able to make smooth connections on to BA subsidiary OpenSkies' services between Orly and the United States, and on to oneworld partner, Iberia."
British Airways also offers great deals on a wide range of hotels in Paris, coupled with affordable fares on flights. Customers can choose between hotels perfectly suited for a city break on a budget such as the two-star Antin Trinite, a small hotel located just behind the famous Galeries Lafayette or contemporary boutiques including the four-star Lumen with its traditional Haussmann facade and enviable location close to many of the major Paris attractions and stores. The four-star K and K Cayre is located in Saint-Germain-des-Pres on the Left Bank of the Seine and is a comfortable hotel which offers a great breakfast. At the higher end of the scale is the four and a half-star Westin Paris, overlooking the Tuileries. Boutiques and museums of Paris are only a short stroll away.
For convenience, the airline also offers accommodation at the four-star Holiday Inn Paris - Orly Airport and Avis car rental in Paris.
The LHR ORY route is be served by A319s, A320s and A321s plane and will offer two classes to choose from, Euro Traveller and Club Europe business class.
ticket reservation,discount hotels in Paris and Avis car hire are on sale at ba.com/paris.
Customers selecting the Club Europe cabin can take advantage of Heathrow Terminal 5's airport lounge facilities, allowing them to work or relax prior to their flight.
The flights to Paris Orly first took off on January 10, 2011 with seats having been on sale since November 16.
Colm Lacy, British Airways' general manager network planning, said: "This is an excellent addition to our shorthaul network, allowing business travellers easy access to the Paris financial district which is close to Orly airport. Customers will also be able to make smooth connections on to BA subsidiary OpenSkies' services between Orly and the United States, and on to oneworld partner, Iberia."
British Airways also offers great deals on a wide range of hotels in Paris, coupled with affordable fares on flights. Customers can choose between hotels perfectly suited for a city break on a budget such as the two-star Antin Trinite, a small hotel located just behind the famous Galeries Lafayette or contemporary boutiques including the four-star Lumen with its traditional Haussmann facade and enviable location close to many of the major Paris attractions and stores. The four-star K and K Cayre is located in Saint-Germain-des-Pres on the Left Bank of the Seine and is a comfortable hotel which offers a great breakfast. At the higher end of the scale is the four and a half-star Westin Paris, overlooking the Tuileries. Boutiques and museums of Paris are only a short stroll away.
For convenience, the airline also offers accommodation at the four-star Holiday Inn Paris - Orly Airport and Avis car rental in Paris.
Friday, June 17, 2011
trade Hawaiian air Miles on points.com
loyalty reward program management platform, www.Points.com, is pleased to announce the addition of HawaiianMiles to their online trading platform. Hawaiian air members have the freedom to trade their frequent flyer miles with users of other programs via Points.com's loyalty marketplace.
"By expanding our partnership, we offer HawaiianMiles members more tools to manage and maximize their miles to get the rewards they want," said Rob MacLean, CEO of Points International.
In addition, HawaiianMiles members have the ability to track their mileage balances along with other airlines frequent flyer programs, including American Airlines AAdvantage, US Airways Dividend Miles, Continental Airlines One Pass, and Best Buy Reward Zone, as well as more than two dozen different programs on Points.com.
This broadens Hawaiian Airlines' relationship with Points.com which originated in 2001. HawaiianMiles members also have the ability to redeem their miles and exchange points between programs via the Points.com platform.
Members can now get the points, miles and rewards they want by trading with other users on Points.com. They can post their own trade or accept someone else's to get what they need to complete their travel goals and plans.
"Our objective is to continually find ways to increase the value of the HawaiianMiles program for our members", said Blaine Miyasato, V.P. Product Development at Hawaiian Airlines. "Giving our members more flexibility for trading their miles is the logical next step in our relationship with Points.com."
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"By expanding our partnership, we offer HawaiianMiles members more tools to manage and maximize their miles to get the rewards they want," said Rob MacLean, CEO of Points International.
In addition, HawaiianMiles members have the ability to track their mileage balances along with other airlines frequent flyer programs, including American Airlines AAdvantage, US Airways Dividend Miles, Continental Airlines One Pass, and Best Buy Reward Zone, as well as more than two dozen different programs on Points.com.
This broadens Hawaiian Airlines' relationship with Points.com which originated in 2001. HawaiianMiles members also have the ability to redeem their miles and exchange points between programs via the Points.com platform.
Members can now get the points, miles and rewards they want by trading with other users on Points.com. They can post their own trade or accept someone else's to get what they need to complete their travel goals and plans.
"Our objective is to continually find ways to increase the value of the HawaiianMiles program for our members", said Blaine Miyasato, V.P. Product Development at Hawaiian Airlines. "Giving our members more flexibility for trading their miles is the logical next step in our relationship with Points.com."
Points International works in partnership with all loyalty and reward programs active on Points.com. All transactions are fully sanctioned by the program operators. For more information, follow us on Twitter, @pointsadvisor or fan us on Facebook
Air Asia Partners With Expedia online travel agent
AirAsia and Expedia online travel company launched a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages.
This is the first partnership of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA). This "marriage made in heaven" between the world's largest online travel company, and the world's most innovative airline, allows both companies to build on each other's strength in bringing happiness through travel to the world's travellers.
Under the joint venture agreement, a new company will be formed to operate Expedia, Inc.'s Expedia® branded businesses in Japan, India, Southeast Asia and other East Asian markets, as well as AirAsia's AirAsiaGo and GoRooms businesses. The new venture will build on AirAsia's unique local marketing expertise, along with Expedia's world leading technology, and both companies' quality travel products in the region and beyond.
The new venture will have the exclusive online third-party distribution rights in the region for AirAsia and AirAsiaX flights and travel packages meaning that with few exceptions in the region the only place to find and book AirAsia flights online will be AirAsia.com, AirAsiaGo.com and Expedia. Taken together with over 130,000 hotels worldwide, this will create a unique set of packages for Asian customers at incredibly low rates on both the AirAsiaGo and Expedia sites.
In addition, AirAsia (AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsiaX and other AirAsia joint venture airlines) and Expedia are partnering outside of the new venture to make Expedia the exclusive third party travel provider for AirAsia inventory allowing travellers to book exciting AirAsia inventory on any of Expedia's travel sites worldwide.
Dato' Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia, said, "With this announcement AirAsia and Expedia are launching a revolution in online travel for Asia. This partnership between two global brands and leaders in the travel industry comes at a time when online travel bookings are exploding in the region. Asia, and its booming economy, offers a huge opportunity to develop a set of loved consumer brands.
"We are excited to have Expedia as our partner and are proud to welcome them to Asia. We've taken our time to find a great partner that understands Asia and matches our drive, passion and aspiration," added Fernandes.
"AirAsia have made it possible for everyone to fly. Through this partnership with Expedia we hope to share the same experience we've shared with others and take our unique travel and brand experience further, farther and wider," Fernandes concluded.
Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive, Expedia, Inc., said, "By partnering with AirAsia, Expedia is taking an important step in developing our global position. This is particularly exciting, given Asia's influence in the online travel marketplace."
"We couldn't have found a better partner than AirAsia. In addition to being the region's leading low cost carrier, the airline also shares Expedia's aspiration to make travel accessible to everyone. I'm deeply impressed by AirAsia's growth in such a short period of time, and its amazing network."
"There is a lot of focus on travel in Asia today and this collaboration allows our customers to connect to a great network here via AirAsia. Combined with Expedia's impressive selection of global travel offerings and package technology, we think this partnership enables both companies to offer travellers world-class travel products at an unparalleled value," Diller added.
To celebrate the happy union, www.AirAsiaGo.com will be offering hotel discounts of up to 80% off in 10 Asian cities for three days beginning on the 29th March, and Expedia will be launching its new Malaysian site www.expedia.com.my and Thai site www.expedia.co.th with a two week sale of up to 60% off on South-East Asian destinations.
AirAsia's branded website's www.airasiago.com and www.gorooms.com and Expedia, Inc.'s existing Expedia branded businesses in Japan (www.expedia.co.jp), India (www.expedia.co.in) and Singapore (www.expedia.com.sg) along with new markets launched today in Malaysia (www.expedia.com.my) and Thailand (www.expedia.co.th) will be operated by the joint venture.
This is the first partnership of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA). This "marriage made in heaven" between the world's largest online travel company, and the world's most innovative airline, allows both companies to build on each other's strength in bringing happiness through travel to the world's travellers.
Under the joint venture agreement, a new company will be formed to operate Expedia, Inc.'s Expedia® branded businesses in Japan, India, Southeast Asia and other East Asian markets, as well as AirAsia's AirAsiaGo and GoRooms businesses. The new venture will build on AirAsia's unique local marketing expertise, along with Expedia's world leading technology, and both companies' quality travel products in the region and beyond.
The new venture will have the exclusive online third-party distribution rights in the region for AirAsia and AirAsiaX flights and travel packages meaning that with few exceptions in the region the only place to find and book AirAsia flights online will be AirAsia.com, AirAsiaGo.com and Expedia. Taken together with over 130,000 hotels worldwide, this will create a unique set of packages for Asian customers at incredibly low rates on both the AirAsiaGo and Expedia sites.
In addition, AirAsia (AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsiaX and other AirAsia joint venture airlines) and Expedia are partnering outside of the new venture to make Expedia the exclusive third party travel provider for AirAsia inventory allowing travellers to book exciting AirAsia inventory on any of Expedia's travel sites worldwide.
Dato' Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia, said, "With this announcement AirAsia and Expedia are launching a revolution in online travel for Asia. This partnership between two global brands and leaders in the travel industry comes at a time when online travel bookings are exploding in the region. Asia, and its booming economy, offers a huge opportunity to develop a set of loved consumer brands.
"We are excited to have Expedia as our partner and are proud to welcome them to Asia. We've taken our time to find a great partner that understands Asia and matches our drive, passion and aspiration," added Fernandes.
"AirAsia have made it possible for everyone to fly. Through this partnership with Expedia we hope to share the same experience we've shared with others and take our unique travel and brand experience further, farther and wider," Fernandes concluded.
Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive, Expedia, Inc., said, "By partnering with AirAsia, Expedia is taking an important step in developing our global position. This is particularly exciting, given Asia's influence in the online travel marketplace."
"We couldn't have found a better partner than AirAsia. In addition to being the region's leading low cost carrier, the airline also shares Expedia's aspiration to make travel accessible to everyone. I'm deeply impressed by AirAsia's growth in such a short period of time, and its amazing network."
"There is a lot of focus on travel in Asia today and this collaboration allows our customers to connect to a great network here via AirAsia. Combined with Expedia's impressive selection of global travel offerings and package technology, we think this partnership enables both companies to offer travellers world-class travel products at an unparalleled value," Diller added.
To celebrate the happy union, www.AirAsiaGo.com will be offering hotel discounts of up to 80% off in 10 Asian cities for three days beginning on the 29th March, and Expedia will be launching its new Malaysian site www.expedia.com.my and Thai site www.expedia.co.th with a two week sale of up to 60% off on South-East Asian destinations.
AirAsia's branded website's www.airasiago.com and www.gorooms.com and Expedia, Inc.'s existing Expedia branded businesses in Japan (www.expedia.co.jp), India (www.expedia.co.in) and Singapore (www.expedia.com.sg) along with new markets launched today in Malaysia (www.expedia.com.my) and Thailand (www.expedia.co.th) will be operated by the joint venture.
more Anguilla San Juan flights from cape air
Beginning on December 22, 2011, Cape Air's service to Anguilla will add a third daily flight to and from San Juan on peak days.
Enhanced Anguilla – San Juan Schedule effective December 22, 2011
9K1454 AXA SJU 0830 – 0950
9K1450 0945 – 1005 daily
9K1452 1505 – 1625 daily
9K1451 SJU AXA 1325 – 1445 daily
9K1455 1555 – 1715
9K1453 1755 – 1915 daily
Cape Air inaugurated Anguilla service on December 22, 2010 and it was an immediate success. "The Cape Air model of high-frequency flights and easy connections with the mainland is a needed service on Anguilla," said Andrew Bonney, Cape Air's Vice President of Planning. "We are thrilled to be at a point already where it makes economic sense to add capacity on Anguilla. With a fleet of 66 aircraft Cape Air can add as many seats as Anguilla needs, in an economically rational and sustainable way," he added. Cape Air's Anguilla service neither needs nor receives subsidy.
Cape Air's partnerships with JetBlue and Continental Airlines have allowed for widespread distribution, increasing access to Anguilla as a tourism destination. Customers can book flights to Anguilla on the website of San Juan's largest airline, JetBlue Airways. Cape Air's codeshare with Continental Airlines puts Anguilla on Continental's route map. In addition, Cape Air has for more than a decade interlined with American, Continental, Delta, US Airways and United.
Enhanced Anguilla – San Juan Schedule effective December 22, 2011
9K1454 AXA SJU 0830 – 0950
9K1450 0945 – 1005 daily
9K1452 1505 – 1625 daily
9K1451 SJU AXA 1325 – 1445 daily
9K1455 1555 – 1715
9K1453 1755 – 1915 daily
Cape Air inaugurated Anguilla service on December 22, 2010 and it was an immediate success. "The Cape Air model of high-frequency flights and easy connections with the mainland is a needed service on Anguilla," said Andrew Bonney, Cape Air's Vice President of Planning. "We are thrilled to be at a point already where it makes economic sense to add capacity on Anguilla. With a fleet of 66 aircraft Cape Air can add as many seats as Anguilla needs, in an economically rational and sustainable way," he added. Cape Air's Anguilla service neither needs nor receives subsidy.
Cape Air's partnerships with JetBlue and Continental Airlines have allowed for widespread distribution, increasing access to Anguilla as a tourism destination. Customers can book flights to Anguilla on the website of San Juan's largest airline, JetBlue Airways. Cape Air's codeshare with Continental Airlines puts Anguilla on Continental's route map. In addition, Cape Air has for more than a decade interlined with American, Continental, Delta, US Airways and United.
CZ direct flights to Canada to china
The inaugural flight of non-stop service between Canada and China's most populous province, Guangdong, touched down in Vancouver today, widening the gate to a lucrative tourism market. As of today, China Southern Airlines, Asia's premier airline offers three flights per week between Guangzhou and Vancouver.
China Southern president and CEO Tan Wangeng said he was confident Vancouver, a sister city to Guangzhou, would play an important role in the carrier's North American expansion, which would boost economic exchange and trade between the two countries.
He said the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to be delivered later this year, would be used on the Guangzhou-Vancouver run.
Currently, the carrier's only other North American destination is Los Angeles.
China Southern is the third Chinese carrier to service the Canadian market, joining Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
China Southern Guangzhou - Vancouver flight carried three shifts a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday off, with luxurious wide-body Boeing 777B aircraft to fly. Flights to process CZ329 13:00 Beijing time from Guangzhou Baiyun International to take off, the day arrived at Vancouver International Airport at 10:20 local time; return CZ330 flight took off from Vancouver at 12:00 local time, 14:50 GMT the following day arrived in Guangzhou.
To capitalize on the new route, a partnership of Canada's tourism marketers, including the CTC, Government of BC, Tourism Vancouver and Vancouver Airport Authority, has come together to promote Canada in a big way in Guangzhou. The CTC already actively markets Canada in Beijing and Shanghai.
"The CTC has built strong relationships with Chinese tour operators over the last five years and the new China Southern Airlines route is a great example of progress," says Derek Galpin, CTC's managing director for China. "A 'united Canada' approach is essential to success, and I'm happy to say we're on the right path."
China Southern president and CEO Tan Wangeng said he was confident Vancouver, a sister city to Guangzhou, would play an important role in the carrier's North American expansion, which would boost economic exchange and trade between the two countries.
He said the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to be delivered later this year, would be used on the Guangzhou-Vancouver run.
Currently, the carrier's only other North American destination is Los Angeles.
China Southern is the third Chinese carrier to service the Canadian market, joining Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
China Southern Guangzhou - Vancouver flight carried three shifts a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday off, with luxurious wide-body Boeing 777B aircraft to fly. Flights to process CZ329 13:00 Beijing time from Guangzhou Baiyun International to take off, the day arrived at Vancouver International Airport at 10:20 local time; return CZ330 flight took off from Vancouver at 12:00 local time, 14:50 GMT the following day arrived in Guangzhou.
To capitalize on the new route, a partnership of Canada's tourism marketers, including the CTC, Government of BC, Tourism Vancouver and Vancouver Airport Authority, has come together to promote Canada in a big way in Guangzhou. The CTC already actively markets Canada in Beijing and Shanghai.
"The CTC has built strong relationships with Chinese tour operators over the last five years and the new China Southern Airlines route is a great example of progress," says Derek Galpin, CTC's managing director for China. "A 'united Canada' approach is essential to success, and I'm happy to say we're on the right path."
Virgin Atlantic to fly to Cancun, Mexico
Virgin Atlantic Airways will launch direct flights between London and Cancun, Mexico. The twice weekly service will debut June 12, 2012 and expects up to 94,000 Virgin Atlantic customers traveling between London and Cancun in the first year.
VS flights to Cancun will be available for customers to buy from mid-July and are available now as part of a package with Virgin Holidays.
The twice weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 747-400 plane with three-classes of service that will feature 14 Upper Class Suites, 58 Premium Economy seats and 379 Economy seats.
The new route strengthens Virgin Atlantic's leisure network from London Gatwick, which already features nine leading long haul destinations in the Caribbean and the United States. Virgin Atlantic estimates that the new route will deliver approximately $25 million of tourism revenue to the Cancun market each year* and has the potential to create up to 650 jobs within Mexico's aviation and tourism sectors.
Speaking in Miami, Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic said:
"We are so pleased to be launching flights to Cancun next year. Many customers have asked us to fly direct to this exciting destination over the years. With its superb beaches, great hotels and cultural sites, tourism in Cancun is thriving. We believe that we can drive demand ever higher by providing great competition to our rivals with our award winning product and service.
"Cancun is one of the top five long-haul leisure destinations for UK travelers, so we are delighted to be able to add this route to network. This route launch further cements our position as the UK's leading long haul leisure airline."
Amanda Wills, Managing Director of Virgin Holidays commented:
"We're delighted to be increasing our Mexico product and are looking forward to supporting the new route by launching our first ever dedicated brochure to the country in July, featuring a wide range of hotels in Cancun and beyond.
"Whether it is beautiful beaches, great hotels or its fascinating cultural heritage, Mexico boasts many of the things our customers love and we know they will receive a very warm welcome from the people there."
This addition to Virgin Atlantic's leisure program follows its recent launch of Manchester to Las Vegas flights and the recent introduction of its Airbus A330 aircraft on its Orlando route. The new, more fuel efficient aircraft offers customers state-of-the-art seat back technology including touch screens and iPod enabled entertainment.
Virgin Atlantic currently flies to 33 destinations worldwide. The airline carried six million passengers in 2010 and has 39 long haul aircraft in its fleet.
VS flights to Cancun will be available for customers to buy from mid-July and are available now as part of a package with Virgin Holidays.
The twice weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 747-400 plane with three-classes of service that will feature 14 Upper Class Suites, 58 Premium Economy seats and 379 Economy seats.
The new route strengthens Virgin Atlantic's leisure network from London Gatwick, which already features nine leading long haul destinations in the Caribbean and the United States. Virgin Atlantic estimates that the new route will deliver approximately $25 million of tourism revenue to the Cancun market each year* and has the potential to create up to 650 jobs within Mexico's aviation and tourism sectors.
Speaking in Miami, Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic said:
"We are so pleased to be launching flights to Cancun next year. Many customers have asked us to fly direct to this exciting destination over the years. With its superb beaches, great hotels and cultural sites, tourism in Cancun is thriving. We believe that we can drive demand ever higher by providing great competition to our rivals with our award winning product and service.
"Cancun is one of the top five long-haul leisure destinations for UK travelers, so we are delighted to be able to add this route to network. This route launch further cements our position as the UK's leading long haul leisure airline."
Amanda Wills, Managing Director of Virgin Holidays commented:
"We're delighted to be increasing our Mexico product and are looking forward to supporting the new route by launching our first ever dedicated brochure to the country in July, featuring a wide range of hotels in Cancun and beyond.
"Whether it is beautiful beaches, great hotels or its fascinating cultural heritage, Mexico boasts many of the things our customers love and we know they will receive a very warm welcome from the people there."
This addition to Virgin Atlantic's leisure program follows its recent launch of Manchester to Las Vegas flights and the recent introduction of its Airbus A330 aircraft on its Orlando route. The new, more fuel efficient aircraft offers customers state-of-the-art seat back technology including touch screens and iPod enabled entertainment.
Virgin Atlantic currently flies to 33 destinations worldwide. The airline carried six million passengers in 2010 and has 39 long haul aircraft in its fleet.
Smart Wi-Fi indoor/outdoor app klia airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA has standardized on Ruckus' popular ZoneFlex™ indoor/outdoor Smart Wi-Fi products and technology.
Operated by Malaysia Airports, KLIA is recognized as the world's first airport to offer free Wi-Fi in 2000. KLIA's facilities span over 100 square kilometers. KLIA's main terminal building alone is equivalent to the size of 72 football fields.
The new Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi system is initially being used to provide free high-speed hotspot services to the passengers that transit KLIA every year. KLIA recorded growth in terms of passenger movements to 34.1 million in 2010. The Smart Wi-Fi network will also be used by airlines, ground handling and aircraft engineering staff to access an array of applications.
KLIA has now deployed 70 Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi indoor APs and 30 Ruckus ZoneFlex outdoor Smart Wi-Fi APs. The APs are centrally managed through a Ruckus ZoneDirector™ Smart WLAN controller in KLIA's passenger complex, main terminal buildings, contact pier and Low Cost Carrier Terminal.
According to KLIA, the move to a new airport-wide Wi-Fi system was driven by the need to give passengers the best possible airport experience by providing more ubiquitous broadband access, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent performance. Forrester Research estimates that more than 25 percent of business airline passengers and 12 percent of leisure travelers go online at airports.
"We upgraded our Wi-Fi network in 2006 to widen the coverage to high user density areas such as passenger concourse and strategic locations where users generally gather. But we quickly discovered that passengers needed Wi-Fi everywhere and expected better and reliable performance," said Khairul Salleh Ajuhary, manager of Network Service, Malaysia Airports Technologies. "According to Airports Council International's Airport Service Quality audit results, Wi-Fi had been identified as one of the elements that required further improvement due to spotty coverage and slow connection speeds. So we decided to upgrade our entire system," Ajuhary said.
According to KLIA, free public access was just one of the key applications for Wi-Fi. Ground handling, aircraft maintenance and cargo handling service personnel wanted better Wi-Fi to communicate with back-office systems. New aircraft, such as Airbus A380, now come equipped with the new system that requires highly reliable Wi-Fi connections to automatically retrieve and load large volumes of aircraft systems data during layovers and turnarounds.
"We needed a complete indoor and outdoor system designed to support a large number of users and wide range of applications," said Ajuhary. "That's what led us to Ruckus."
Reliable Throughput with Much Greater Range
After trialing a range of wireless products and technology from leading suppliers, KLIA selected the Ruckus ZoneFlex™ system due to its ability to provide high capacity connectivity, long range coverage and more consistent performance while minimizing the number of Wi-Fi access points (APs) needed to cover a given area.
"We chose Ruckus because of its unique capability to deliver predictable performance at much greater distances," said Ajuhary. "We were shocked to find that a single Ruckus AP could cover an equivalent area previously served by two of our legacy APs, and that we could quickly and easily add wireless capacity in an area by reliably meshing APs over the air. This allows us to reduce both capital and operation costs but still provide a better Wi-Fi experience."
Like many large airports, KLIA has very high ceilings and is constructed with RF unfriendly materials such as glass, steel and concrete. Many areas in the terminal buildings, such as passenger waiting areas, are completely surrounded by glass. "We used to have challenges getting a reliable Wi-Fi signal into these locations because glass diffracts the signal," said Ajuhary. "Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi was the only system that consistently delivered a strong signal into these problem areas."
"With the Ruckus system, we are maintaining signal strength at -60dB at every spot," said Ajuhary. "Not only did we save huge amounts in equipment and cabling costs, we were also amazed at how easy it was to configure, deploy and manage."
Simplifying Outdoor Wireless
According to KLIA, deploying Wi-Fi in outdoor areas had been a major challenge for the airport. "With our previous outdoor system, getting it to deliver the optimal coverage required very careful site surveys and required us to equip the APs with an array of accessories such as external high gain antennas of power and angles, mounting kits and power options," explained Ajuhary. "It would take a few visits to complete and days to deploy them correctly. Yet the minute we walked away, things could quickly change thereby invalidating our survey.
"The Ruckus system is much different with built-in smart antennas that adapt and optimize performance to each client without having to make any physical adjustments. We just needed to mount it at the best location and let the smart antennas do the rest," said Ajuhary.
Benefits from Better Wireless Pays Off
The consistency, reliability and pervasiveness of wireless coverage throughout KLIA were immediately reflected in the Airport Service Quality audit. "With Ruckus in place, we've seen a lot more concurrent users and a remarkable decline in Wi-Fi complaints," said Ajuhary.
KLIA is now working with the airlines and service providers operating in the airport to offer them better Wi-Fi for their operations with the requisite VLAN configurations and security policies, including a wireless intrusion protection system, filtering, and so on. A common Wi-Fi infrastructure allows its service providers to operate and collaborate anywhere in the airport.
Operated by Malaysia Airports, KLIA is recognized as the world's first airport to offer free Wi-Fi in 2000. KLIA's facilities span over 100 square kilometers. KLIA's main terminal building alone is equivalent to the size of 72 football fields.
The new Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi system is initially being used to provide free high-speed hotspot services to the passengers that transit KLIA every year. KLIA recorded growth in terms of passenger movements to 34.1 million in 2010. The Smart Wi-Fi network will also be used by airlines, ground handling and aircraft engineering staff to access an array of applications.
KLIA has now deployed 70 Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi indoor APs and 30 Ruckus ZoneFlex outdoor Smart Wi-Fi APs. The APs are centrally managed through a Ruckus ZoneDirector™ Smart WLAN controller in KLIA's passenger complex, main terminal buildings, contact pier and Low Cost Carrier Terminal.
According to KLIA, the move to a new airport-wide Wi-Fi system was driven by the need to give passengers the best possible airport experience by providing more ubiquitous broadband access, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent performance. Forrester Research estimates that more than 25 percent of business airline passengers and 12 percent of leisure travelers go online at airports.
"We upgraded our Wi-Fi network in 2006 to widen the coverage to high user density areas such as passenger concourse and strategic locations where users generally gather. But we quickly discovered that passengers needed Wi-Fi everywhere and expected better and reliable performance," said Khairul Salleh Ajuhary, manager of Network Service, Malaysia Airports Technologies. "According to Airports Council International's Airport Service Quality audit results, Wi-Fi had been identified as one of the elements that required further improvement due to spotty coverage and slow connection speeds. So we decided to upgrade our entire system," Ajuhary said.
According to KLIA, free public access was just one of the key applications for Wi-Fi. Ground handling, aircraft maintenance and cargo handling service personnel wanted better Wi-Fi to communicate with back-office systems. New aircraft, such as Airbus A380, now come equipped with the new system that requires highly reliable Wi-Fi connections to automatically retrieve and load large volumes of aircraft systems data during layovers and turnarounds.
"We needed a complete indoor and outdoor system designed to support a large number of users and wide range of applications," said Ajuhary. "That's what led us to Ruckus."
Reliable Throughput with Much Greater Range
After trialing a range of wireless products and technology from leading suppliers, KLIA selected the Ruckus ZoneFlex™ system due to its ability to provide high capacity connectivity, long range coverage and more consistent performance while minimizing the number of Wi-Fi access points (APs) needed to cover a given area.
"We chose Ruckus because of its unique capability to deliver predictable performance at much greater distances," said Ajuhary. "We were shocked to find that a single Ruckus AP could cover an equivalent area previously served by two of our legacy APs, and that we could quickly and easily add wireless capacity in an area by reliably meshing APs over the air. This allows us to reduce both capital and operation costs but still provide a better Wi-Fi experience."
Like many large airports, KLIA has very high ceilings and is constructed with RF unfriendly materials such as glass, steel and concrete. Many areas in the terminal buildings, such as passenger waiting areas, are completely surrounded by glass. "We used to have challenges getting a reliable Wi-Fi signal into these locations because glass diffracts the signal," said Ajuhary. "Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi was the only system that consistently delivered a strong signal into these problem areas."
"With the Ruckus system, we are maintaining signal strength at -60dB at every spot," said Ajuhary. "Not only did we save huge amounts in equipment and cabling costs, we were also amazed at how easy it was to configure, deploy and manage."
Simplifying Outdoor Wireless
According to KLIA, deploying Wi-Fi in outdoor areas had been a major challenge for the airport. "With our previous outdoor system, getting it to deliver the optimal coverage required very careful site surveys and required us to equip the APs with an array of accessories such as external high gain antennas of power and angles, mounting kits and power options," explained Ajuhary. "It would take a few visits to complete and days to deploy them correctly. Yet the minute we walked away, things could quickly change thereby invalidating our survey.
"The Ruckus system is much different with built-in smart antennas that adapt and optimize performance to each client without having to make any physical adjustments. We just needed to mount it at the best location and let the smart antennas do the rest," said Ajuhary.
Benefits from Better Wireless Pays Off
The consistency, reliability and pervasiveness of wireless coverage throughout KLIA were immediately reflected in the Airport Service Quality audit. "With Ruckus in place, we've seen a lot more concurrent users and a remarkable decline in Wi-Fi complaints," said Ajuhary.
KLIA is now working with the airlines and service providers operating in the airport to offer them better Wi-Fi for their operations with the requisite VLAN configurations and security policies, including a wireless intrusion protection system, filtering, and so on. A common Wi-Fi infrastructure allows its service providers to operate and collaborate anywhere in the airport.
Vision Airlines $39 fares to Destin/Ft Walton Beach
While many families have cut out their summer vacation plans due to the high prices at the pump, Vision Airlines' $39* plane tickets give passengers and families an affordable opportunity to enjoy the white sandy beaches and emerald green water, just as they have in past years.
Vision Airlines is flying to some of the most popular leisure destinations in Florida. Vision Airlines recently introduced several new routes including St Louis to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Tunica/Memphis to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Ft Lauderdale to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Lafayette, LA to Destin/Ft Walton Beach and non-stop flights from both Baton Rouge and Destin/Ft Walton Beach to Las Vegas.
Vision Airlines $39* one-way fares on select flights for travel completed by June 30, 2011. There are only six days left to book this great offer. These special one-way fares are available on a number of routes, including flights from Baton Rouge, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Atlanta to Destin/Ft. Walton Beach. While Las Vegas routes are excluded from the seat sale, select Las Vegas seats are available at an incredibly low price of $149* one-way. These limited-time special sale are available on select flights and days of the week, and must be booked by June 20, 2011. These fares can only be booked on the company's website, www.visionairlines.com.
"Vision Airlines continuously strives to make leisure travel available to the consumer at a low cost. It is our business model to offer maximum value at the lowest prices in the industry. Vision Airlines will continue to provide travelers with popular leisure destinations at a great value. In fact, we will soon announce another vacation hot spot," said David Meers of Vision Airlines' Chief Operating Officer.
Passengers should act now, if they don't want to miss out on this unbelievable offer. There are only six more days to grab one of these great low fares.
Vision Airlines is flying to some of the most popular leisure destinations in Florida. Vision Airlines recently introduced several new routes including St Louis to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Tunica/Memphis to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Ft Lauderdale to Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Lafayette, LA to Destin/Ft Walton Beach and non-stop flights from both Baton Rouge and Destin/Ft Walton Beach to Las Vegas.
Vision Airlines $39* one-way fares on select flights for travel completed by June 30, 2011. There are only six days left to book this great offer. These special one-way fares are available on a number of routes, including flights from Baton Rouge, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Atlanta to Destin/Ft. Walton Beach. While Las Vegas routes are excluded from the seat sale, select Las Vegas seats are available at an incredibly low price of $149* one-way. These limited-time special sale are available on select flights and days of the week, and must be booked by June 20, 2011. These fares can only be booked on the company's website, www.visionairlines.com.
"Vision Airlines continuously strives to make leisure travel available to the consumer at a low cost. It is our business model to offer maximum value at the lowest prices in the industry. Vision Airlines will continue to provide travelers with popular leisure destinations at a great value. In fact, we will soon announce another vacation hot spot," said David Meers of Vision Airlines' Chief Operating Officer.
Passengers should act now, if they don't want to miss out on this unbelievable offer. There are only six more days to grab one of these great low fares.
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