Jetstar Pacific was denounced for neglecting safety regulations while Indochina Airlines got into debts and suffered big losses from its license.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
China Eastern & Shanghai Airlines to merge
China Eastern Airlines, the third biggest airline in China, said it would complete its merger with Shanghai Airlines by the end of this year. China Eastern started this process in early July, when it bought its rival via a 9-billion-yuan share swap. This acquisition assured China Eastern a share of over 50% for the country’s financial hub.
No cash in coach?
If you want to fly with Delta Airlines, then you have to take with you a credit or debt card in case you want to eat grape jelly sandwich or a grilled chicken gyro. But sooner than expected, cash transactions for airline food will soon become history.
WizzAir expands in Romania
WizzAir decided to expand its operations in several Romanian cities by growing its fleet and introducing new routes. As of June 12, 2010, WizzAir will launch new flights from Timisoara, Cluj Napoca and Bucharest.
Airlines have to compensate for delayed flights
The European Court of Justice has ruled that passengers whose flight is cancelled for more than affacted by delayed flights can receive between €250 and €600, an amount they would normally receive for cancelled flight.
Airlines fined for stranded passengers
47 people scheduled to fly with Continental Airlines were stuck for 6 hours on the plane in Rochester, Minneapolis because staff’s confusion over TSA rules.
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The World’s Most Luxurious Airlines
Though most people are finding it tough financially, which means having to curtail extravagant living, there are plenty who have no problems getting their mitts on money. This means those who are used to living the high life can carry on regardless and indulge in their luxurious side. And on everyone’s luxury list is a well-earned break. But who to fly with?
Here we present some of the most luxurious airlines in the world and what they have to offer the discerning well-heeled traveler.
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