Let’s Visit Asia

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Even with some airports and airlines offering express check-in, most travelers still spend quite some time being idle in airports. If you’ve paid a hefty sum for a business or first class seat, or if you are an esteemed member of a frequent flyer club, then fine — you can spend that time a bit more comfortably in the member lounges where there are amenities you can avail of to relax a bit or even work.
But what if your earned miles aren’t enough to gain you entry to those lounges? What if you’re just …read more

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If you’ll be traveling in China and aren’t conversant in Mandarin, you might want to solicit the help of ChinaONEcall, an interpreting service that provides a 24/7 telephone link to professional English & Mandarin speaking staff who can communicate on your behalf.
China ONE call provides a 24/7 telephone link to professional English & Mandarin speaking staff who can communicate on your behalf. Using chinaONEcall will enhance your stay in China, whether on business or for pleasure. No longer will there be an obstacle in your way, no more puzzled expressions and bewilderment; no more uncomfortable smiles at the impatient taxi …read more

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Business travelers who fly between Singapore and New York can now reach their destination more rested, more prepared to face their business meetings. Singapore Airlines has reconfigured five of the airline’s A340-500s with 100 of the airline’s new award-winning Business Class seats for use in the all business class long haul flights between these two cities. Imagine, the whole aircraft, kitted out with such comfortable and spacious seats (photo):
Each leather-upholstered Business Class seat measures 30 inches (76 cm) in width and is almost 50 percent wider than most products in this class. Providing customers with more personal space and …read more

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If you find yourself flying over the Indian subcontinent frequently, you might want to take participate in SriLankan Airlines’ newly launched frequent flyer programme, the FlySmiLes. In addition to the usual miles collection, FlySmiles members also get to enjoy additional baggage privileges:
FlySmiLes Members who reach the Silver Tier Level can opt to join the Baggage Plus or Baggage Premier programme. If you travel frequently for trade, this is just the thing for you. In addition to most of the benefits highlighted in ‘benefits all the way with FlySmiLes”, the Baggage Plus members will get an additional 25kgs and Baggage Premier …read more

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Passengers flying Japanese Airlines on First Class and Executive Class Seasons (Business Class) will now be receiving the JAL Guide Tokyo, the first English-language city guide produced by the airline in nearly 20 years.
This 80-page guide contains regularly updated information on shopping and dining in Tokyo, plus sightseeing recommendations, a Tokyo subway map, as well as useful area and walking maps. The guide also has sections on Tokyo cuisine, sake and shochu – Japan’s national drinks – and tips on manners and etiquette when eating out.
The JAL Guide Tokyo will be available in first and business classes on all Americas …read more

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Do you travel a lot within India? Then you might want to take advantage of Jet Airways India’s Fly Free International offer to its JetPrivilege Members.
Exclusively, for our JetPrivilege members, fly Jet Airways between February 1 and April 30, 2008 on the select domestic sectors mentioned below and get a FREE ticket to exciting destinations on our international network.
Complete 20 one-way domestic flights in Premiere or Economy on eligible fares and get a free return ticket in Premiere or Economy to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok*, Dhaka, Colombo, Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain and Muscat. The international tickets will be issued for travel …read more

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The Starwood chain of hotels has opened the new five star Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa, located 45 min from the booming growth area of Gurgaon and 65 km from international airport in New Delhi.

Considering its location and amenities, it’s an ideal place for business and leisure travelers alike. Young travelers are welcome to try the children’s pool and join the Westin Kids Club. I’d say it’s a perfect place for those traveling on business, with their family tagging along. The Taj Mahal in Agra and the Pink City of Jaipur are both within a half day’s drive of the …read more

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If you’re a SkyTeam frequent flyer member, you now have additional opportunities to accumulate more miles as China Southern Airlines becomes the 11th full member of SkyTeam, making the alliance the first to welcome a carrier from mainland China.
China Southern, with the most extensive airline route network in China, operates the largest and most advanced airline fleet in th country. So if you do a lot of traveling in the area, here’s your chance to pick up lots of mileage as you fly into, within, or out of China! Major business and vacation destinations in China served by China Southern …read more

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Business travelers flying Singapore Airlines First and Business class can now continue working on their spreadsheets and presentations on board, without even turning on their laptops. As long as you have your thumb drive with you, you can access your files and work on them simply by plugging them into the USB ports available at every seat. How’s that for increased productivity?
Based on Sun Microsystem’s StarOffice platform, the programme supports most commonly used file formats. To ensure customers’ privacy, any data stored temporarily will be cleared at the end of each flight.
For more info, and more productivity tips while flying, …read more

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In celebration of its first anniversary, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong is offering an exclusive Biz Floor Package from HK$1,128* per room per night. In addition to standard Biz Floor benefits guests will enjoy these extra perks:

Complimentary in-room broadband Internet access (limited to one computer)
Complimentary mini bar* (One time consumption; selective items only incl. beer, soft drinks, water & fruit juice)
HK$200 laundry allowance per room per stay
Complimentary local calls

This offer runs from 1 May to 31 July 2007.

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