Las Vegas airport C Concourse reopen for Southwest

C Concourse renovations coming to Las Vegas • McCarran International Airport Second phase of ramp reconstruction brings gate closures and reopenings, and marks start of interior improvements to the longtime home of Southwest Airlines
Following the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gates C-1 through C-7 on the east side of the C Concourse reopen for the first time since July 2010.

“As the primary home of our busiest carrier, Southwest, the C gates have done a remarkable job serving the needs of millions of Las Vegas visitors and residents. Even the best facilities wear down over time, and these exterior ramp repairs make this a perfect opportunity to make interior improvements that will better serve the needs of our customers.” Seven other gates, numbered C-8 through C-18, will then be taken offline to allow for the installation of concrete along the concourse’s southwestern tip as part of phase two.

With so many passengers at C during peak periods, the addition of more concessions at C has become a common request from travelers surveyed at McCarran. The remodel will remove one existing aircraft gate and convert its space to a new restaurant and retail store.

A third phase will completely replace the asphalt along the northwestern portion of C beginning in autumn 2011. Until this concludes, many Southwest Airlines flights will depart from the B Concourse; travelers should still check if their flight is from a B or C gate. Because this ramp reconstruction requires temporary gate closures, the Department of Aviation will take advantage of the down time by concurrently scheduling interior renovations to portions of the C Concourse.

The initial phase of this work will begin Tuesday, May 31, with construction occurring during evening hours to limit interruptions to travelers who will continue to use the operating gating areas nearby. The $13 million interior renovation will give a fresh appearance to the C Concourse, which regularly handles more than 10 million passengers per year. Forthcoming changes will include new ceiling panels and lighting; more energy efficient window tinting, heating and air conditioning systems; revised directional signage; new carpeting and wall panels; refurbished jet bridges; as well as upgraded restroom fixtures. In addition, the renovation will also eliminate one gating area and its hold room in favor of a new Asian restaurant concept and an adjacent retail store. These interior improvements will be completed by the end of 2012. At its peak the C ramp rehabilitation project will support up to 60 full-time construction workers, while the interior contract is projected to support another 45 to 60 local workers. Both projects were funded through airport revenue, not local tax dollars, as well as a $15.7 million FAA grant put toward with the ramp repair work

Singapore to Sao Paulo Brazil flights SIA

Singapore Airlines will begin flights to Sao Paulo in Brazil on 28 March, subject to regulatory approvals.

Sales have now begun and tickets can be purchased over singaporeair.com or from appointed agents.

Sao Paulo will be Singapore Airlines’ first South American destination. Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will be used for the new services, featuring the Airline’s latest product offerings. These include a new First Class seat which converts into the largest full-flat bed in the sky, a 30-inch-wide Business Class seat, the widest in its class, and the unprecedented comfort and space offered by the all-new Economy Class seats.
Customers can also be entertained by more than 1000 on-demand options available on Singapore Airlines’ award-winning inflight entertainment system across all three classes.

Flights will operate three times per week on a Singapore-Barcelona-Sao Paulo routing. Spanair will be codesharing on the flights, which will be operated on the following schedule:

Singapore-Barcelona-Sao Paulo
Flight No.
Days of Operation
Depart Singapore
Arrive In Barcelona
Depart Barcelona
Arrive in Sao Paulo

SQ68/JK9954
Mon/Thur/Sat
0040 hrs
0820 hrs
0930 hrs
1555 hrs

Sao Paulo Singapore
SQ67/JK9955
Tues/Fri/Sun
0145 hrs
1735 hrs
1845 hrs
1335 hrs + 1 day

*Schedule for 28 March 2011 - 15 October 2011. Detailed flight schedules/timing after 15 October 2011 will be released at a later date on singaporeair.com

Cathay Pacific hongkong paris new flight schedule

Cathay Pacific Airways will increase the frequency of its paris service from 1 July 2011 in response to strong demand. CX will add three extra flights to Paris CDG making a twice daily service to the French capital. The additional flights will operate via Amsterdam.

The airline is also increasing capacity on a number of other routes including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bangkok and Delhi.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler said: “Demand to and from paris has been very encouraging since we launched the route in March last year and we are pleased to be able to strengthen the service and offer more choice to our passengers. We are also taking the opportunity to add capacity on a number of other routes that will further boost connectivity through Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading international aviation hubs.”

PARIS (PAR)
- Three more flights to be added, making a total of 14 flights per week effective 27 March 2011
flight schedule
Departure / Arrival
CX261
HKG PAR
2345/0630+1
Daily

CX 279 HKG CDG
1425/2135
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
CX271 HKG PAR 0015/1000
Tue, Thu, Sat (via AMS)
CX260 cdg HKG
1350/0720+1
Daily
CX278 PAR HKG
2305/1710+1
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

CX270 CDG HKG
1145/0705+1
Tue, Thu, Sat (via AMS)

Singapore Airlines flight Melbourne Australian

Singapore Airlines fly to Melbourne use airbus a380 plane type, the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria, took off from Singapore Changi Airport last evening and touched down at Melbourne Airport early this morning.

Singapore - Melbourne
SQ227
2100 hrs
0610 hrs
Melbourne - Singapore
SQ228
1550 hrs

Melbourne is the second Australian city and sixth city in Singapore Airlines’ network to receive the A380. Singapore Airlines currently operates 21 weekly flights between Singapore and Melbourne, including the daily A380 service.

airbus A380 customers enjoy the quiet cabin ambience,innovative inflight service delivered by our cabin crew.
The A380 features the exclusive Singapore Airlines first class Suites. A private cabin in the sky, each Suite comes with sliding doors and adjustable roller-blinds, and a luxurious leather seat upholstered by Italy’s Poltrona Frau. Come bedtime, a full-sized bed with plush pillows and duvet is deployed for the customer by the cabin crew.

At 86 centimetres (34 inches), the Singapore Airlines Business Class seat is the widest in its class. Fully adjustable by an intuitive control panel, the seat can folds down easily to form a comfortable, full-flat bed. The intelligent design allows customers to lounge in bed to watch movies or TV programmes, read or dine as they would in the comfort of their own homes.

Utilising advanced materials, the ergonomically-designed Economy Class seat provides customers with more legroom and personal space. With smart innovations like the non-intrusive reading lights and inflight entertainment, the Singapore Airlines Economy Class promises more comfort and privacy than ever.

Customers across all three classes can enjoy sumptuous inflight meals, designed by the world-renowned chefs on Singapore Airlines’ International Culinary Panel, including Matt Moran from Australia and Sam Leong from Singapore. The dining experience is further enhanced by the use of exclusive Givenchy-designed serviceware and complemented by a wide selection of fine wines and spirits.


Singapore Airlines first started A380 operations to Sydney in October 2007, and subsequently added superjumbo services to London, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and now, Melbourne. The Airline currently has 10 A380s in the fleet, with a further nine on firm order and options on six more.

united transatlantic business class amenities

United Airlines offer 180-degree, lie-flat beds in business class on transatlantic flights.
UA fly transatlantic route such as JFK LHR,new york JFK to Paris - Charles de Gaulle Chicago to Amsterdam use boeing 777 and boeing 747 airplane.
The new international premium cabins are part of United's strategy of providing customers with distinct products and services that they expect and value, with a particular focus on serving more frequent business travelers. United is the first and only U.S. airline to offer customers 180-degree, lie-flat seats in its first and business class cabins on its international widebody aircraft and a choice of four different seating sections -- United First, United Business, Economy Plus and Economy.

united Business class customers on United transatlantic Flight will dine on an appetizer of orange and ginger duck leg confit and soba noodle salad. Morel mushroom risotto and herb-rubbed chicken breast will be one of the many dinner choices created by Chef Charlie Trotter, a world-famous and legendary Chicago Restaurateur.

Following the meal, customers will enjoy a choice of more than 150 hours of on-demand entertainment from a personal 15.4" screen, including movies such as Spiderman 3, Fracture, Waitress, Shooter, Next, Wild Hogs and Catch and Release. First and business class customers will have a selection of 30 movies in all.



United transatlantic Business class amenities
Pre-departure beverage service

Complimentary amenity kit featuring Murad products to help protect skin from travel stress

Meals and beverages

Menus featuring choice of three entrees including local cuisine where available
Express food service available on evening flights after 6 p.m. to Europe
Premium wines, ports, liqueurs, desserts, fruits & cheeses, desserts and Starbucks® coffee



On-demand programming with a 15.4-inch video monitor with more than 150 hours of programming on all 767 and 747 aircraft and select 777 aircraft
Individual entertainment system in armrest on select 777 aircraft includes:
Nine video channels
Up to 19 channels of audio programming
Additional flight tracking channel
Noise-reducing headsets

Airport arrival & departure

Priority check-in positions
Priority boarding and deplaning
Priority bag delivery available
Access to United Arrivals SuiteSM in select locations offering showers, breakfast and business services (phone, fax, laptop power ports, etc.)
Access to United Red Carpet Club and Star Alliance® partner lounges

United Tokyo Haneda SFO nonstop flight

United Airlines applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide non-stop flights from San Francisco to Haneda Airport in downtown Tokyo.

United has long been a leader in trans-Pacific service, and we look forward to the opportunity to deliver new options and an improved level on convenience for customers traveling to and from Tokyo. At Haneda, passengers will benefit from United’s codeshare agreements with All Nippon Airways, which will provide connecting service opportunities from numerous cities in Japan and several cities in Asia.


United airlines plans to serve the SFO HND market with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft with a three-class seating configuration, which will provide a high-level of inflight service and comfort on these long-haul flights. United Airlines B777 First Class Suite with fully reclining lie-flat bed seats, personal video screens, movies, phone, fax, email and laptop power source. Our goal is to improve space, amenities and services, so we can enhance the entire international premium travel experience on United, from check-in to arrival.international business class offer 180-degree, lie-flat beds,menu include a selection of fine japanese and western meal,a choice of more than 150 hours of AVOD inflight entertainment from a personal 15.4" screen

“Air travelers in San Francisco and the entire Bay Area enthusiastically welcome United Airlines' plan to add service from SFO to Tokyo's downtown airport,” said Gavin Newsom, mayor of the city and county of San Francisco. “The new daily flight will strengthen our historic business and tourism links with Japan's commercial center, adding real convenience and cutting the overall journey time for travelers throughout our region, California, and across the U.S. We will add our voice in strong support of United's application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the opportunity to begin this important new air service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.”

Volaris mx fly Cuernavaca Tijuana route

Mexican low-cost airline Volaris has begun daily flights on a new domestic route between Cuernavaca (CVJ) in Morelos state and Tijuana (TIJ) in Baja California.


Volaris' domestic expansion is made possible by six additional aircraft, including two Airbus A319s which will be placed into service next month and another four A319s which will be delivered in 2011. Volaris was originally planning to use some of this additional capacity to expand its US network - which now consists of Los Angeles, Oakland and San Jose in California. But this is no longer an option due to category 2, which prohibits any Mexican carrier from adding any capacity on US routes until category 1 status is regained.

"Next year, we have four aircraft entering as part of our purchase order. We have not committed them to a specific route or market yet. With Category 2 restrictions in USA probably still in place at that time, we are also looking at domestic capacity expansion," Blankenstein explains.

The two additional aircraft being placed into service next month will be used in part to support the new Mexico City-Mexicali route and another previously announced new daily flight connecting Tijuana with Cuernavaca from 1 October. Blankenstein says Volaris will also use the additional capacity to boost frequencies on its routes from Guadalajara to Cancun, Tijuana and Mexicali.

The two additional A319s, which are being leased from CIT, give the carrier a fleet of 21 A319s and two A320s with an average age of only 3.2 years. One of these aircraft, XA-VOP, was delivered earlier this month and the second aircraft is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this month.www.volaris.com.mx