March 2010


Airport News
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GUANGZHOU BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
4 March 2010 - Air China opened a new premium lounge meeting Star Alliance standards at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The 165-seat lounge offers a wide range of functions including reception, dressing room, shower room, sleeping area, food & beverage area, smoking area, entertainment zone, internet cafe, baggage storage, mobile recharging stations and two VIP rooms. The launch of this new lounge will provide Star Alliance premium passengers with more comfortable and convenient travel experiences.

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MUMBAI
1 March 2010 - Emirates Airline has opened its first dedicated passenger lounge on the Indian Subcontinent at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport - Mumbai. The lounge will play host to all Emirates’ First and Business Class passengers as well as Skywards Gold members. Set over an area of more than 650 square metres, the lounge can accommodate 100-plus guests at a time, including 38 fine diners and seven in the business centre. With Emirates operating five daily flights from Mumbai, the lounge will host passengers around the clock. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city’s busy international airport, passengers can quietly surf the internet using complimentary broadband at the Business Centre, use the telephone facilities available or just relax with a drink on the ergonomically designed leather sofas or massage recliners. The Wi-Fi enabled lounge also boasts flat-screen televisions, designer bathrooms with shower facilities, including one exclusive provision for the physically challenged, and an extensive collection of international and local newspapers and magazines. Additionally, the Emirates lounge has two widescreen displays alerting passengers of their flight schedules. Guests can treat themselves at the 24-hour buffet serving Indian, Arabic, Italian and Continental cuisine.


MACAU SIGNS AVIATION AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN
12 February 2010 - The governments of Macau and Japan have signed an air services agreement, aimed at strengthening the air link between the two sides. Under the new air pact, the restrictions on airline designation and flight capacity will be lifted. Air Macao will operate three weekly scheduled flights between Macau and Tokyo starting from 28 March 2010, adding to the current daily flights between Macau and Osaka.

 
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