Hong Kong: Dragonair Daily Service to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Please be advised that from 15 September 2010, Dragonair flies daily to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – added to 16 daily flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Dragonair offer you the most daily flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Below are the added flights to Hongqiao Intl Airport.
Hong Kong - Shanghai Hongqiao
Mon, Sun
KA858
0815
1030
Hong Kong - Shanghai Hongqiao
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
KA858
0955
1220
Hong Kong - Shanghai Hongqiao
Thu
KA858
0915
1135
Shanghai Hongqiao - Hong Kong
Mon-Sun
KA859
1320
1610
02 Sep 2010
Issue 464
Korea: Typhoon Kampasu Hits South Korea Capital Seoul
Typhoon Kompasu has struck the South Korean capital, downing power lines and causing transport disruptions. The Typhoon made landfall in South Korea at Ganghwa Island, before passing to the northeast of Seoul. The typhoon is expected to head north towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea), meteorologists say.
Domestic and international flight disruptions, at airports nationwide, should be expected. Rail, ferries and road travel may also be affected.
Travellers are advised to check the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport.
30 Aug 2010
Issue 463
Mexico: Airline Shutdown
Please note that Mexicana Airlines (Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico, S.A. de C.V.) has announced that, effective at noon, Saturday, August 28, 2010, Mexicana Airlines has suspended all flight operations until further notice. The suspension applies to all Mexicana, MexicanaLink, and MexicanaClick flights. All flights scheduled to depart after this time have been cancelled indefinitely.
In a press release on the company’s website, www.mexicana.com, the airline pledged to assist passengers to the best of its abilities. Passengers who have already flown a leg of their journey are advised to consult the company’s website for further information.
HK: Complimentary Limousine service offered by Cathay Pacific
Effective from 01 November 2010, complimentary Cathay limousine service to and from Heathrow Airport in London will be offered to passengers of Full Published fares of First and Business Class and are booked in booking classes of 'F' and 'J' only.
From the same day, passengers of other fare types, including corporate fares are not entitled to the complimentary Cathay limousine service.
Further, please note that the effective date of the revised eligibility refers to the date of limousine service.
12 Aug 2010
Issue 462
Malaysia: No more Landing Visa service
Please be advised there will be no Landing Visa / Visa on Arrival service available at the gate of entry to Malaysia effective15 August 2010.
For those who need to have a visa entering Malaysia must apply a visa in their home country in advance.
USA : Service Fee is Applied to Visa Waiver Program Passport holder
Please note that U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced an interim final rule that amends Department of Homeland Security regulations to require travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees when applying for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) beginning September 8.
The total fee for a new or renewed ESTA will be $14 and must be made by credit card or debit card when applying for or renewing an ESTA. ( ESTA - the Official U.S. Government Web Site ) The ESTA system currently accepts only the following credit/debit cards: MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover.
Kindly note with effect from 1 July 2010, Westminster Travel Airport Counter will relocate from counter B12 to A3 at Arrivals Hall.
23 Jun 2010
Issue 460
HK: Visa Online Appointment System Introduced by the Consulate General of France
Please note that effective 15 June 2010, the Consulate General of France imposed an online appointment system for visa application. In order to apply for a Visa, an appointment must first be made online. Please refer to the following link:
The time for appointment is from Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays), from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. No application can be made without a prior appointment
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01 Jun 2010
Issue 459
UK: British Airways cabin crew begin five-day strike
Please note that British Airways cabin crew started a fresh five-day strike on Sunday (May 30) with little sign of a breakthrough in the long-running dispute between their union and the airline.
The latest strike by crew in the Unite union is set to disrupt travel in the half-term school holidays, with another five-day stoppage planned from June 5.
The walkout affects flights from BA's London Heathrow hub, the world's busiest international passenger airport.
BA said it would increase its flying schedule in the coming week as more cabin crew than expected had decided to work as normal during the strikes.
Its schedule of long-haul flights from London Heathrow will be increased to more than 70 percent -- up from more than 60 percent this week.
The short-haul schedule will rise to more than 55 percent of flights, up from more than 50 percent this week.
Domestic services from Heathrow were among the hardest hit Sunday, with all six flights to Manchester cancelled and one of seven to Glasgow operating. One of nine flights to New York was cancelled, while four of seven to Amsterdam and one of seven to Paris was scrapped.
28 May 2010
Issue 458
Passenger Fuel Surcharge Revised Effective 01 June 2010
Please be informed that fuel surcharge will be revised by airlines effective 01 June 2010.
Please be advised of the following developments that may impact your travel programme.
Travelers are in for another harrowing day as the Air India employees strike enters the second day, more than 13 thousand employees went on a flash strike on Tuesday; pilots though are not on strike.
One round of meeting with the management has failed while another one is scheduled today and if that fails, the Air India chief doesn't rule out sacking striking employees. The management issued a showcause notice on some key union leaders yesterday.
Meanwhile, thousands of passengers are stranded.
Air India has made arrangements with Jet Airways and Kingfisher to carry passengers while the strike continues but if it continues for too long over 100 flights could be affected out of 250 flights.
24 May 2010
Issue 456
HK: Update on BA flights between 24-30 May during cabin crew strike
Please note below is the latest flight schedule on LHRHKG route between 24 May and 30 May.
The following flights will be cancelled between London Heathrow and Hong Kong during this period, details as follows:
May 24 – 28 BA27 from London Heathrow to Hong Kong will be cancelled
May 27 – 30 BA28 from Hong Kong to London Heathrow will be cancelled
The following flights will operate daily according to schedule:
CX/KA will introduce an extra-legroom seat charge for passenger who requests a designated extra legroom seat in economy class on/after 01 December 2009 for travel on long haul sector on/after 01 December 2009 or short haul sector on/after 01 January 2010.
Long haul: HKD780/ USD100 or equivalent per CX/KA operating flight between HKG and South West Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asian sub-continent. Short haul: HKD195/ USD25 per CX/KA operating flight not mentioned in point 1.
Please check with our travel representatives for more information
15 Oct 2009
Issue 415
Fare increment of CX Business Class ticket to London
Cathay Pacific(CX) will increase business class fares between Hong Kong and London for ticket issue on or after 21Oct2009, ranged from 0.4%-13%. Please check with our travel consultants for more information.
10 Sep 2009
Issue 403
Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Oneworld Alliance
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Oneworld Alliance, there will be 10% discount on selected Oneworld fare products(such as Round the World fares, Circle Pacific fares & Regional Airpass fares), with sales & ticketing on or before 03Nov2009.
10 Sep 2009
Issue 404
Cathay Pacific New Service to Nadi
Cathay Pacific(CX) announce that new service between Hong Kong & Nadi(Fiji) will be operated from 03Dec2009 on every Thu & Sat. Kindly contact our travel consultant for more details.
25 Aug 2009
Issue 401
Charge for Unaccompanied Minor
All unaccompanied minor will charge adult fare plus an applicable service fee. Childrenfrom 5 to 14 years old (originally was 12 years old) inclusive have to apply this service mandatory. Aged 15-17 may also apply this service with same charge optionally.
Air France: For sales effective on 01Sep2009 and for travelling from 01Oct2009.
KLM: For sales and for travelling on or after 01Sep2009.
28 Jul 2009
Issue 394
Revision on Airlines Fuel Surcharge
New fuel surcharge will apply to any ticket issue/reissue on or after 01Aug2009 with the following airlines.
Short Haul - from HK$52 to HK$69
Long Haul - from HK$239 to HK$318
CX - Cathay Pacific ; KA - Dragonair ; SQ - Singapore Airlines ; UA - United Airlines ; AF - Air France ; TG - Thai Airways ; LH - Lufthansa ; QR - Qatar Airways ; HX - Hong Kong Airlines ; HO - Hong Kong Express
26 Jun 2009
Issue 392
Important Notice - Change of After Office Hour Emergency Hotline Service number during 27 Jun to 28 Jun 2009
Our Head Office-Millennium City 5 will carry out a“Periodic Electricity Inspection”on 27 Jun to 28 Jun2009. All in-door electricity will be suspended, and our 'After Office Hours Emergency Hotline Service number will change to 98636806 to support the Service.
16 Jun 2009
Issue 389
A380 To Fly To The Pearl Of The Orient
Singapore Airlines will fly the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Singapore-Hong Kong route from 9 July 2009.
Hong Kong will be the fifth international destination and second Asian city which Singapore Airlines operates the superjumbo aircraft to. The daily A380 flights will replace an existing daily B777-300ER service to Hong Kong. The operation of the 471-seat Singapore Airlines A380 to Hong Kong represents an increase of 10% in seat capacity to the city.
Following the commencement of the A380 service, SQ862, from Singapore to Hong Kong, will be re-numbered SQ856. SQ856 will depart Singapore Changi Airport at 0945hrs and arrive in Hong Kong at 1330hrs. On the return leg, SQ861 will depart Hong Kong International Airport at 1600hrs and touch down in Singapore at 1940hrs.
Singapore Airlines currently operates five daily non-stop flights between Singapore and Hong Kong, customers travelling on the Singapore Airlines A380 to Hong Kong will experience unrivalled standards of luxury and sophistication in air travel.
29 May 2009
Issue 387
DL/NW - International Second Bag Fee Effective from 23May2009, Delta and Northwest will charge an International second bag fee for ticket purchased on/after 23May2009 and travelling on/after 01July2009(for travelling between the US and Europe)
19 May 2009
Issue 386
Influenza A(H1N1) update Malaysia Airlines will exempt the cancellation penalty fee and reissuance fee for customers who would like to defer their travel to these following countries up to 30 June 2009: Mexico, USA, United Kingdom, Korea, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, France and Japan. For further details, please contact us.
Web Checkin - Now available to Malaysia Airlines passengers*
**Except for check-in from Bandar Seri Begawan, Kunming, Paris and Xiamen Check-in online, select your preferred seat and print your boarding pass conveniently from home or the office with our Web Check-in service. As early as 24 hours to 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, even for connecting and returning flight segments. Also, you can use it to update your Enrich number.
Passengers holding an E-Ticket with a confirmed booking. Available for groups up to 9 passengers (excluding infant count). All you need is an Internet-ready computer and a printer. You will also need Adobe Reader installed to open or view your boarding pass, which is in PDF format.
