British Airways Amenity Kit
August 14, 2009 on 8:09 am | In Airlines, London, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales | Comments Off
Ahead of the long-awaited launch of its new FIRST class cabin later this year, British Airways – the UK’s flagship carrier which operates 28 weekly flights from the UAE to London Heathrow – has unveiled a new in-flight amenity ‘BAg’.
The Gladstone style ‘BAg’ – created by British designer, Anya Hindmarch – is trimmed in cream and embellished with the original ‘To Fly, To Serve’ coat of arms which featured on British Airways’ tailfins between 1984 and 1997. Set to debut in British Airway’s traditional navy blue, the FIRST ‘BAg’ will change colour with each forthcoming season.
One of the first recipients of the new ‘BAg’, Lizzie Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stone vocalist, Mick Jagger said: “With all my products stashed away after check-in it’s a blessing when you board a BA First flight to find the new Anya Hindmarch wash bag. The products are divine. Love the bag too!”
Family-run D.R Harris – who has been supplying members of the British Royal family for over 80 years – is providing a range of products for ‘BAg’ recipients. The cooling collection of creams includes their coveted ‘cucumber and roses’ formula, designed to refresh and re-hydrate during long flights.
“FIRST bags have become prized possessions. The ‘BAg’s’ combination of classic heritage and contemporary design reflects the new cabin’s sleek look, which we will be unveiling later this year,” said Paolo De Renzis, British Airways’ Area Commercial Manager Middle East.
The products and ‘BAg’ are available on board all British Airways flights departing Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A full timetable of British Airways’ GCC – London services is available online at ba.com – where the lowest fares are guaranteed – and customers can book, pay and check-in online for their flights.
Blissful Stellenbosch
August 14, 2009 on 8:04 am | In Africa, Cabinweb, Dine Drink, South Africa | Comments Off
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There is no better way of escaping the winter blues than with fine wine and fabulous food. The spectacularly beautiful Stellenbosch is an idyllic location for a winter getaway and the wide range of restaurants and wineries will please any palate. Enjoy the serenity of Sundays in Stellenbosch while exploring the heart of the Cape winelands.
Close to 60 wineries on the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes are currently open on Sundays and offer child-friendly experiences to ensure entertainment for the whole family.
In terms of culinary offerings, visitors are spoilt for choice between fine dining establishments, deli-style eateries, bistros, braai restaurants and menus ranging from authentic South African dishes to classic French cuisine. Ideally located in the centre of town, Wijnhuis restaurant has become a landmark where guests can sample more than 350 wines from predominantly local producers.
The wine list is focused on boutique wineries in the Stellenbosch region, but also includes some of the bigger, iconic Stellenbosch wines while the Mediterranean-inspired menu features only the freshest local produce.
One of the latest additions to the restaurant scene in the Town of Oaks is golfer Ernie Els’ The Big Easy.
Located in the oak tree-lined Dorp Street, the second oldest road in the country, this restaurant is well-worth a visit not only for its exquisite food and fabulous wines, but also for its beautiful architecture.
The beautifully renovated 16th century Cape Dutch building La Gratitude is a perfect showcase of historical architecture with its classical gable and impressive façade.
Sundays are perfect for exploring Stellenbosch on foot and the Stellenbosch Tourism office is the ideal point to start your journey as highly experienced guides offer daily accompanied walks through the town centre.
Learn about the rich cultural diversity of the town, examine its beautiful architecture and browse through art galleries and craft shops. Some must-see landmarks include Oom Samie se Winkel, a general dealer that has been operating for over 150 years and the Village Museum, which showcases the history of the town’s first settlers.
Until October, visitors will also be able to view the 24 amazing bronze casts by internationally renowned sculptor Dylan Lewis, which are displayed throughout the town in an open-air exhibition.
For the more energetic and adventurous visitors, Stellenbosch offer a wide range of outdoor activities including scenic walks, hiking trails, mountain climbing, quad biking, beautiful jogging and cycling routes, exceptional golf courses and even horse riding.
For a full listing of things to do, participating restaurants and wineries, and special winter promotions, visit www.wineroute.co.za or phone (021) 886 4310. Visit the Stellenbosch Tourism office in Market Street to collect a handy restaurant map or pick up the Stellenbosch Children’s Route map for a listing of child-friendly activities, restaurants and wine farms.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
August 13, 2009 on 1:06 pm | In Dubai, Middle East, Theme Parks Zoos Aquariums | Comments Off
• One million visitors walk through aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
• World’s largest acrylic viewing panel showcases over 33,000 aquatic animals
Dubai, UAE;: It’s official now: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has become one of the most visited attractions in Dubai.
This leisure attraction at The Dubai Mall recently welcomed its one millionth visitor, a landmark achieved in less than seven months of its opening. Having over one million paid visitors – who have experienced the aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo – complements the several thousands of visitors to the mall, who have free access to aquarium views.
In addition to a tour of the walk-through tunnel for close encounters with species like Sand Tiger Sharks, Rays and Giant Groupers, paid visitors can also tour the Underwater Zoo, located directly above the Aquarium on Level 2. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has been constantly adding to the appeal to visitors with a diverse collection of aquatic animals, currently at over 220.
Mr. Arif Amiri, Senior Director, Emaar Properties PJSC said: “Leisure attractions are an integral part of the shopping mall experience today. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is by far the most popular, must-visit destination for the city’s residents and tourists from all around the world. To add to the excitement, new attractions – both in terms of diversity of species and engaging activities for visitors – are being added regularly. We look forward to achieving many such milestones.”
Mr. Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai today, and has been driving strong visitor flow to the mall. The milestone of having one million paid visitors, in less than seven months, also highlights the success of The Dubai Mall as one of the most popular leisure destinations in the city.”
A new attraction at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is the Shark Dive, introduced for the first-time ever in the region within a mall environment. The newly-introduced Shark Dives have opened doors to professionals as well as first time divers.
The Dubai Aquarium measures 51m x 20m x 11m and features the Guinness World Record for the largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide x 8.3m high. With the capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, the aquarium illuminates the marvels of the ocean and showcases one of the most diverse collections of aquatic life worldwide. The 270-degree walkthrough tunnel enables visitors to get closer views of the aquatic animals.
Underwater Zoo features penguins, seals, crocodiles and water rats, among its rich diversity of species. It offers an interactive approach to educating children and visitors on the ecology and sustainability of marine life. Following the journey of a raindrop in the sky, falling from the tropical rainforest to the wide open seas, children can walk through various aquatic environments.
Visitors to the aquarium revel at the sight of underwater divers feeding the Sand Tiger Sharks. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo organises exclusive programs for children as well. Tours of the aquarium and zoo inform them of the important messages of environmental care in a fun and interactive way. A team of marine educators help visiting school groups and visitors to understand animal behavior.
Amongst other leisure attractions at The Dubai Mall are the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink and The Waterfall, which traverses four levels of the mall.
SEGA Republic, the region’s first SEGA indoor theme park; KidZania®, a unique children’s ‘edu-tainment’ concept and the 22-screen Reel Cinemas will open later this year.
The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura
August 13, 2009 on 12:53 pm | In Golf Resorts, Hotels, Portugal, Spain | Comments Off
The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura, set to open in January 2010, will be the first Crowne Plaza hotel in Portugal. The historic deal is the first franchise agreement between IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and the Grupo Marope, a Portuguese property and hotel owning company. The hotel will create more than 200 jobs when it opens.
The new hotel is right on the Vilamoura beach, near the world famous Vilamoura Casino, 300 metres from the Algarve’s main marina, Marina Vilamoura, and 20 kilometres from Faro Airport. The hotel is within walking distance of five golf courses in Vilamoura, and only 20 minutes drive from other major courses in the Algarve.
Vilamoura is one of Europe’s most popular destinations for tourists and golfers.
The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura will have 327 rooms and suites, and impressive conference facilities with 1,200 square metres of meeting room space. There is a 760 square metre meeting room divisible into three, a 275 square metre meeting room also divisible into three, an executive boardroom for 12 people and 22 guest rooms that have been designed for use as meeting rooms when needed. A beautiful garden with large palm trees makes the hotel ideal for hosting outdoor events.
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura will also have a variety of entertainment facilities and restaurants, including one al fresco restaurant open most of the year, a 1,000 square metre outdoor swimming pool and a driving range supervised by the hotel’s golf pro.
The hotel was previously the Vilamoura Beach Hotel. The construction team stripped the building down to its original steel structure and floors and then rebuilt the hotel.
Hylko Versteeg, director of development for Spain and Portugal, IHG, said: “Since introducing Crowne Plaza to Europe more than 20 years ago it has become one of the world’s fastest growing upscale hotel brands. Signing this deal with the Grupo Marope, which takes us into Portugal, is a milestone for us.”
“Crowne Plaza is an internationally renowned hotel brand, popular with business travellers across the world. This unique opportunity to open the first Crowne Plaza hotel in Portugal is an exciting move for us. We are confident the hotel will draw more business and leisure travellers to Vilamoura and indeed the Algarve,” explained Mario Vasco Pereira, Grupo Marope president.
SOFITEL New Hotels in Mid-East & China
August 13, 2009 on 12:43 pm | In Afghanistan, Asia, Bahrain, China, Dubai, Hotels, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Sharjah, Syria, Turkey, Yemen | Comments OffAs Sofitel prepares to open the new 438-room Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach this summer, the French-based company proudly announces five additional properties that will strengthen the brand’s worldwide portfolio.
In the Unit-ed Arab Emirates, the brand is developing the Sofitel Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road and the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Capital Plaza. In China, three new contracts have been signed in the country’s eastern and southeastern regions. These five new Sofitel properties are already under construction and scheduled to begin opening at the end of 2010.
These openings will bring a total of 2,000 additional rooms to the hotel’s prestigious pres-ence in these regions.
“The signing of these five contracts is a significant stage in Sofitel’s development across these two regions of the world,” said Robert Gaymer-Jones, COO Sofitel Worldwide. “It is evidence of our dynamic growth despite the current economic situation and of the appeal of the brand’s new positioning to investors.”
- In the United Arab Emirates:
Sofitel Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road is located on the city’s main thoroughfare with a view of the Burj Dubai Tower, just a short walk from the Dubai Mall shopping center.
The hotel boasts 435 guestrooms and suites, 147 apartments with services and various facilities in-cluding restaurants, bars, a fitness club and large sauna, two pools, a ballroom and several meeting rooms.
Comprehensive facilities for business meetings and close proximity to the Dubai International Financial Center and the Dubai World Trade Center will position the ho-tel as a prime option for the MICE market (meetings, incentives, conferences, events). The hotel is scheduled to open by 2012.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Capital Plaza is currently under construction and will welcome guests in 2010 to a beautifully refurbished building. It will feature 233 guestrooms and 47 suites, a fit-ness club and sauna, a pool, restaurants, bars, several meeting rooms and the “Millesime Club” executive lounge on the top two floors with sea views. The hotel is located at the tip of the main island of Abu Dhabi, on the Corniche – one of the oldest districts and a major at-traction in the city.
The hotel will appeal to leisure travelers for its sea views and exceptional character, and business executives for the neighboring central business district.
Sofitel is continuing development in the region, with five other hotels currently under con-struction: the Sofitel Karachi Clifton in Pakistan, the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Beach Resort in Bahrain and the Sofitel Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia. In September 2009, the Sofitel Dubai Ju-meirah Beach and the future Sofitel Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa will open in Dubai.
- In China: 3 new properties will join the 22 existing hotels.
Sofitel Qingdao (Eastern China)
Located close to Jinan next to the city’s business district, the Sofitel Qingdao will provide 231 guestrooms and suites decorated by Leo Design Bangkok, a fitness club (So Fit), a spa (So Spa), an indoor pool, an outdoor pool on the beach and shops. For business, the hotel will feature adaptable space, a ballroom, several meeting rooms, a business center and a convention center close to the beach.
Sofitel Dongguan (Southern China)
The Sofitel Dongguan West is located in the business district of Huanghe, not far from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The hotel’s dining facilities will include the Lobby lounge, a tea room, a Chinese restaurant, a Japanese restaurant and a Western restaurant. The hotel will offer 443 guestrooms including 85 suites, a ballroom, several meeting rooms, a business center, a fitness club (So Fit), spa, indoor pool and shops.
Sofitel Guangzhou (Southern China)
Between Macau and Hong Kong, the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich will be strategically located at the heart of Tianhe, the busiest central business district in Guangzhou.
With 496 rooms including 46 suites, the hotel will provide a variety of adaptable space, a ballroom, several meeting rooms and a business center. Leisure travelers will be pampered with a fitness club (So Fit), spa (So Spa), indoor pool, beauty parlor, game-room and pool-room.
Ngilgi Cave Yallingup Western Australia
August 13, 2009 on 12:31 pm | In Adventure Travel, Australia, New South Wales, Outdoors, Sydney, Western | Comments OffChoose Your own Adventure at Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup Western Australia!
Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup has launched another fun filled Adventure Tour. ‘The Explorer’ tour gives you the opportunity to choose your own adventure – just like the challenge faced by the earliest Cave Explorers!
Descend 45m below the earth’s surface with your expert Cave Guide and explore the path of an Ancient Riverbed. On your return to the main Ngilgi Show Cave experience your very own adventure by choosing which route through the cave you take to return to your starting point.
Each path you take presents a unique opportunity to enjoy a different adventure experience! Duration of the tour is 2.5 hours and a basic fitness level is required. Cost is $65 for Adults & $42 for children (suitable for ages 10 & above). Tour departs 9.30am Mon, Wed, Sat.
The new ‘The Explorer’ tour adds another fun filled option to an exciting range of underground adventure tours available at Ngilgi Cave.
Not just a journey underground, Ngilgi Cave offers a variety of adventure tour options suitable for families, thrill seekers and nature lovers that cater to different fitness levels. All tours are conducted on a strict environmentally responsible basis.
Full details about Ngilgi Cave tours are available for download on-line at:
Coca-Cola Tube My Ride at Perisher
August 13, 2009 on 11:58 am | In Australia, New South Wales, Northern, Queensland, Skiing Snowboarding, South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, Western | Comments Off
A new winter event comes to life this season at Perisher with the inaugural Coca-Cola Tube My Ride.
Briefly, the Tube My Ride (TMR) concept sees competitors produce a slick video of themselves or their mate, taking a run (or runs) down the PlayStation Slopestyle Park on Front Valley. The clip is then uploaded onto the TMR webpage and voted on by the public to see who takes the AUD$5,000, winner takes all, prize that’s up for grabs.
The fundamental premise behind TMR was for Perisher to come up with a new event idea that was less impacting on the resort’s resources and also less disrupting to its’ guests. “Often events held in the resort require us closing terrain parks, runs or the Superpipe for extended periods, thus affecting visitor experiences, as they often can’t use these areas until the competition is over,” said Neil Thew PR & Business Development Manager, Perisher.
The Coca-Cola Tube My Ride concept allows Perisher to conduct the event (officially earmarked for 1-2 August) without closing the PlayStation Slopestyle Park, as competitors have until 15 August to submit their entries. That means multiple runs in the Park can be edited together into a polished production, not necessarily shot during the first weekend in August.
The main stipulations are: competitors must fill out an Event Participation Waiver before they start filming; each clip is to be no more than three minutes in length; a Coke and a Perisher sign are evident in the piece (these will be set up 1-2 August); and, accompanying music is taken from a selection of Launch Your Band winners (available from the TMR webpage).
This is NOT a ‘Jackass’ style event, that is, it is not to be a series of dangerous stunts caught on film that cause or depict injury for the sake of some perceived humour value. “The idea is to be creative and portray the best run that someone can undertake on film, craftily cut and edited to music,” said Mr. Thew.
A new Coca-Cola Tube My Ride mini-site has been established off Perisher’s website, check it out at: www.perisher.com.au/winter/tubemyride/index.php
Entries are open to competitors 15 years and over, with everyone expected to comply with the Terms and Conditions stipulated on the mini-site.
“We still see traditional events as an integral part of our resort operations, however we see them as evolving away from watching competitors do two runs, one after the other, all day long, judged by four guys based on their criteria,” said Mr. Thew. “We see TMR as a way of integrating the resort with our sponsors and the key 16-34 year old demographic, in a vibrant format that encourages creative flare without the pressure of nailing the perfect points based run,” continued Mr. Thew.
Perisher sees TMR in 2009 as a test year for the event, with really no idea how many people might enter. It could be one or it could be 100 who knows? Whatever the amount of entries, they see it growing into a successful event similar in popularity to the Launch Your Band competition that now receives close to 500 entries each year.
SriLankan Airlines New Service
August 13, 2009 on 9:06 am | In Airlines, Asia, India, Sri Lanka | Comments Off
SriLankan Airlines passengers transiting Colombo now have the opportunity of enjoying a mini-vacation basking on one of the island’s famed golden beaches, with the airline extending its hotel accommodation service for transit passengers for up to 48 hours for a nominal fee.
General Manager SriLankan Holidays, Amith Sumanapala, said: “SriLankan Airlines would like even our transit passengers to enjoy the wide range of amazing attractions on our island of Paradise.
The extension of our Connecting Point Service hotel accommodation programme gives passengers transiting for up to 48 hours the opportunity to relax at a beach resort and enjoy the legendary hospitality and friendliness of Sri Lankan culture.”
SriLankan already provides complimentary accommodation for passengers in transit for between 8 and 24 hours. And now, passengers whose transit times range between 24-48 hours will be provided hotel accommodation and airport transfers at the nominal rate of USD 10 per person, yet another value added service by Sri Lanka’s award-winning airline for its customers. This service is also for passengers who choose not to take the first available connecting flight.
Nearly 40% of SriLankan’s passengers are those in transit to other destinations. The airline is projecting Sri Lanka as a hub between Europe and the Middle East in the West, and Southeast Asia and the Far East in the East. SriLankan also has convenient connections to eight cities in the Subcontinent (India, Pakistan and the Maldives).
At Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport, passengers are whisked away to their hotels in air-conditioned vehicles. Passengers can choose from no less than a dozen hotels of various types within half an hour’s travel of the airport, including those in the seaside resort town of Negombo, and the nearby beach area.
Passengers can spend their time on the beach; explore the vibrant nightlife among the pubs, restaurants and boutiques of Negombo’s hotel road; or even take a quick trip down to Colombo, just one hours’ drive away, to enjoy the city’s nightlife and great value for money shopping for items such as Brand clothing, Ceylon Tea, handicrafts and Precious stones.
When the time comes for their onward flights, passengers are picked up at their hotels by the airline and brought back to the airport well in time. While they wait, they can enjoy the conveniences of one of the finest airports in the region, with its modern aerobridges and South Asia’s best-stocked duty free shopping complex.
Passengers who wish to obtain this service can request it when booking their air tickets, and the cost will be added to their fare.
Qantas.com a Must for Travellers
August 13, 2009 on 9:03 am | In Airlines, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Guam, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Melanesia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Northern, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Australia, Sydney, Tahiti, Tasmania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Victoria, Western | Comments OffQantas has relaunched qantas.com, creating a complete one-stop travel website, with a new-look and a host of service enhancements.
Group Executive Qantas Airlines Commercial, Mr Rob Gurney, said qantas.com was now an advanced interactive travel site offering customers the ability to research and manage their travel arrangements.
“Now 10 years old, qantas.com attracts an average 7.5 million visits every month. It has grown from a site purely to book flights to one where customers can quickly and easily plan, book and manage all their leisure or business travel requirements online,” Mr Gurney said.
“Each year we see more and more customers choosing to interact with us through qantas.com. Increased experience with, and confidence in, what the internet can offer, means customers in the online travel space have greater expectations than ever. As a result, demand has developed for 24 hour ‘self managed’ travel services.
“Our research told us customers wanted the ability to book an entire holiday online or to self-manage their travel experience via the internet, including being able to check in and select their seat before they even leave for the airport.
“To meet these expectations, our customers can now book flights, hotels, holiday packages, cars, activities and show tickets online any time of the day. They can check in or change bookings and choose their seat online or check their flight status from their mobile devices on their way to the airport via qantas.com
“Through the Frequent Flyer application on qantas.com, our customers can log their travel preferences so we know, each time they fly, where they would prefer to sit in the aircraft or what their specific needs are.
We are noticing more and more customers login to this page to access their bookings, check their points status, make redemption bookings, claim missing points and access member specials.
Mr Gurney said Qantas had made over 20 new products and services available on qantas.com in the last 12 months. These included Travel Insider, Qantas’ interactive online travel guide that provided articles and information from Qantas The Australian Way inflight magazine and travel experts.
“Travel Insider has been extremely well received by our customers. We also have a ‘qftravelinsider’ Twitter account with over 2,500 followers and next month we will launch a Travel Insider Facebook application, further increasing its reach. Customers clearly value the reviews, tips and advice provided by our frequent flyer members, pilots and cabin crew, our travel experts and the really well travelled,” Mr Gurney said.
“More recent developments means customers can sign up to RSS feeds from qantas.com to be alerted to flight specials as soon as they are available and business travellers now track their monthly travel spend by signing up to free monthly business travel reports.
“With all the new products and services added to qantas.com, particularly in the last 12 months, we needed to re-organise the way people navigate through the site.
“The new look and functionality will ensure the site is easier to use and will take customers straight to the most popular services to find the information they are looking for.
“For example, clearer menus display the breadth of content and ensure key services such as ‘Manage Your Booking’, ‘Frequent Flyer Login’, and ‘Online Check-in’ are clearly identifiable and co-located on the homepage.” Mr Gurney said new online services and product enhancements designed to provide customers with tools to plan, book and have greater control over their travel experience included:
- international online check-in;
-the ability to compare quotes between Australia’s leading four car hire companies: Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty;
-flights to over 100 international destinations including codeshare and interline partners
-access to oneworld Round the World fares booking facility;
-purchase of holiday activities, experiences and tickets to shows and events;
-enhancements to qantas.com/mobile to deliver the latest information direct to mobile devices such as the Apple IPhone and Blackberry, including real time flight arrivals and departures, worldwide flight timetables and login facilities to view bookings;
-Qantas Travel Insider;
-the removal of domestic hotel booking fees, meaning customers can book all their travel requirements, including flights, hotels, cars, holiday packages and insurance without any additional booking fees.
qantas.com is available in seven languages across 30 countries
Bangkok Airways FLYER PASS
August 13, 2009 on 8:57 am | In Airlines, Thailand | Comments Off
The latest choice for smart travel
Bangkok / Bangkok Airways recently launched the “FLYER PASS”, the first prepaid sets of tickets designed to fulfil different lifestyles when it comes to hassle-free and value-for-money travelling, at The Campus of the Grand Hyatt Erawan.
The FLYER PASS is divided to 4 smart packs: Fun, Fusion, Fancy and Freedom.
Each set consists of 4 flight sectors selectable from the card’s designated destinations at prices starting from all inclusive airfare of 9,000 Baht up to 29,000 Baht.
The FLYER PASS is the only one of its kind which is available for online booking via www.bangkokair.com/FLYERPASS and through Bangkok Airways Call Center 1771.
M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Vice President for Corporate Communications said,
“We are delighted to introduce the latest innovation in travel industry with our FLYER PASS, a new look and performance of prepaid ticket that offers great value and freedom to travel which is expected to stimulate and motivate the market even more on top of our recent campaigns and promotions,” said M.L. Nandhika.
To emphasize the distinct advantage of the FLYER PASS from others, Ms. Chonlada Chevathakorn, the Senior Sales Director mentioned,
“It is the first and the only card that allows holders to complete their reservation online. Alternatively, the cardholders can also contact our call center. Moreover, the route can be changed up to 3 times at no extra cost and the card has a lifetime of 1 year (until July 30, 2010).
The FLYER PASS can also be purchased as a gift for all occasions thus it is today’s must-have travel gear for trendy lifestyle,” said Ms. Chonlada.
The FLYER PASS will be available at all Bangkok Airways offices and at travel agents. It will make a debut for purchase with 20% discount at Bangkok’s upcoming travel events;
“The Ultimate Dream Destination at Siam Paragon”, held during 17-26 July at the Siam paragon and at the “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale”, held during 30 July-2 August at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Moreover, KTC – Bangkok Airways credit cardholders will enjoy additional 5% discount at Amazing Thailand Grand Sale and Citibank credit cardholders will receive additional 5% discount at Siam Paragon.
Moreover, every purchase of FLYER PASS at both events will receive a “Buy 1 Night Get Another Free + 2 Breakfasts” voucher for 2 persons to be used at participated hotels and resorts in; Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Krabi, Trat (Koh Chang) and Pattaya.
FLYER PASS type
Type Price Designated Destination
FLYER PASS-Fun 9,000 baht Bangkok-Chiang Mai,
Bangkok Sukhothai,
Bangkok-Krabi, Bangkok-Phuket,
Bangkok-Trat, Samui-Krabi,
U-Tapao- Samui, U-Tapao-Phuket,
Samui-Phuket
FLYER PASS-Fusion 12,900 baht Bangkok-Samui, Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh,
Bangkok-Phnom Penh, Bangkok-Yangon,
Chiang Mai-Samui
FLYER PASS-Fancy 19,500 baht Bangkok-Siem Reap, Bangkok-Luang
Prabang, Bangkok-Guilin,
Bangkok-Xi’an, Samui-Hong Kong,
Samui-Singapore
FLYER PASS-Freedom 29,000 baht Bangkok-Hiroshima, Bangkok-Maldives
Reservation procedure via www.bangkokair.com/FLYERPASS
1. Go to www.bangkokair.com/FLYERPASS
2. Select pass type
3. Enter FLYER PASS serial number and PIN number
4. Select flight
5. Enter passenger information
6. Confirmation and receive e-Ticket
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