Garuda Indonesia will be adding an additional eighth daily flight for the Singapore – Jakarta route commencing 1 August 2011. This makes Garuda Indonesia the frequency leader for this route. GA 837 from Singapore to Jakarta and GA 836 from Jakarta to Singapore.
Travel
ANA and AirAsia Joint Venture – ‘AirAsia Japan’
ANA and AirAsia have joint forces to form AirAsia Japan, a new low-cost carrier. To be based at Narita International Airport, AirAsia Japan will be the first low-cost carrier here to serve both domestic and international destinations from August 2012.
Kids Fly, Stay & Play For $1 With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is now letting kids fly on their Coral Economy Class from Singapore between 1 to 25 August 2011, stay in luxurious hotels and enjoy Abu Dhabi’s attractions for as little as USD $1, plus government taxes. This sale is available from now till 31 July 2011 for travel to Abu Dhabi.
Lufthansa Europe Fares As Low As S$1550
From now till 31 December 2011, travellers can purchase tickets from Lufthansa to several destinations in Germany and Europe such as Munich, Paris and London for as low as S$1550.
Stopover Bangkok offers
The “Stopover Bangkok” campaign, aimed at attracting airline transiting passengers to enjoy a break for the night or two in Bangkok, has over 180 food and travel related offers from now till 31 October 2011.
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Holiday Ideas
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 has hit the cinema screens in Asia Pacific this week and kids and adults alike are once again going potty for Potter! If you fancy visiting the magical locations in the United Kingdom featured in this final movie installation, Wotif.com recommends the finest places to stay.
Golf Tourism On The Rise In Thailand
Recently, over 3,389 tourists from 68 countries were surveyed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Its beaches and islands are the biggest draw, with golf proving to be popular. In fact, more golf courses are being opened to cope with the growing demand.
Lufthansa Lightweight Containers Reduces Emissions
In its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, Lufthansa will be introducing new transport containers that are up to 15 percent lighter that will lower kerosene consumption by about 2,180 tonnes per year as well as save 6,867 tonnes of CO2.