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February, 2008 (Volume 2 - Issue 02)

MAI is Airborne

After a short period of suspension MAI flights to Bangkok and K.L resumed on January 15, 2008. The flights between these cities will be in collaboration with Druk Airlines of Bhutan but Yangon-Bangkok-Yangon and Yangon-K.L-Yangon sectors will be operated under MAI arrangements. For new flight schedules please contact your travel agent.

Thai Airways Adjust Fuel Surcharges On International Flights

Thai Airways (TG) announced that it will adjust fuel surcharges on its international routes effective January 1, 2008 , as announced by Mr. Pandit Chanapai, Executive Vice President for Commercial. All customers are advised to contact their travel agencies for details.

Singapore Airlines Gets Second Airbus A 380

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the second Airbus A 380 and it is expected to arrive in Singapore on January 12, 2008. Like the first A380 delivered in October 2007, this aircraft is fitted with the new generation Singapore Airlines cabin products, seating 471 in a 3 class layout. The configuration includes the luxurious Singapore Airlines Suites, the award-winning 4-abreast Business Class and a new, more comfortable Economy cabin. The new aircraft will be used also on Singapore-Sydney route. Singapore-London flights will be inaugurated when the third Airbus A 380 is delivered in late February 2008.

Instant Millionaire ON Qatar Airways

Mrs Varkey Thomas, an expatriate Indian lady residing in Doha was the lucky winner of the USD One Million cash prize awarded by Qatar Airways. She was traveling by Qatar Airways back to her home town of Cochin when the pleasant surprise was announced. This is the second time this award has been presented to the Qatar Airways passengers.

Two Qatar Airways passengers get Brand new

A BMW 650i convertible will be taken home by Mohammed Issa Al Omari, a Jordanian national living in Qatar. A Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 was won by Canadian Iyad Mohamad Saad, also living in Qatar. Both these awards as well as the cash reward was inaugurated by Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways.

Bangkok Airways Announces New Passenger Loyalty Programme.

Bangkok Airways has announced a new system to award its passengers with a new loyalty programme. Please contact your travel agent for details.

Samui Airport Is Now Going International

The new terminals of Samui Airport commenced service for all international flights, following the earlier phase on May 27th when domestic flights were all shifted to the new facility. The completion of all terminals makes the airport’s passengers area now four times bigger than the old terminals. The airport is now able to accommodate up to 16,000 passengers a day. The official opening of the new-look airport will be in January next year.

Qatar Airways is the Official Airlines for Qatar Open Tennis Championship

As Official Airline of the prestigious event, Qatar Airways was proud to fly players and officials to the week-long tournament, with total prize money worth US$1.5 million on offer. Staff from Qatar Airways were at the tournament to hand out gifts to the spectators also. The British tennis player Andy Murray won the Men’s Single title. At this prestigious event.

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