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April 5th, 2008

Bangalore International Airport Opening Delayed

The opening of the new Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) in Bangalore has been moved to May 11, 2008 and not on 30 March 2008 as announced previously.
See the new announcement here.
Image: BIAL
Tags: airport, Asia, asia diving, asia-holidays, asia-hotels, asia-travel, Bangalore, Bangalore airport, Bengaluru International Airport, India

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March 15th, 2008

Cathay Pacific and Dragon Air to Move Terminals In Beijing and Shanghai

Just a quick notice to all those flying Cathay Pacific or Dragon Air into China:

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair will move to the new Terminal 3 at Beijing International Airport starting on Wednesday, 26 March 2008.
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair will move to the Terminal 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting on Tuesday, 29 April 2008.

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August 8th, 2007

Jetstar to Operate in Hongkong International Airport Terminal 2

Starting August 13, Jetstar flights departing from Hong Kong will operate at the Hong Kong International Airport’s brand new Terminal 2. Aside from a faster check-in, Immigration and Quarantine time, Jetstar passengers can also enjoy a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Terminal 2 boasts of 100 retail shops, 25 dining joints and -take […]

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May 23rd, 2007

New Guidelines On Liquids in Hand Luggage

The International Civil Aviation Organization has issued new global security guidelines regarding carrying liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggages. These guidelines, which are already being observed in Europe, US and some Asian airports, will take effect in most international airports starting on June 1, 2007. Here are the important points to note:
1. Liquids, aerosols, […]

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April 12th, 2007

Choose Your Seats on Tiger Airways

One of the annoying issues with budget airlines is that they normally don’t give seat assignments. You get your boarding pass, but as soon as the boarding announcement is made, people rush into the aircraft to secure their seats, especially those who are travelling in pairs or groups and therefore want to be seated together […]

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April 11th, 2007

Philippine Airport Tax Rise

For the longest time, travellers have had to pay $10-11 or PhP550 as airport tax, or “Airport Users Charge” as it is now called, on their way out of the Philippines. On my last trip however, this has risen to $15, or PhP750. Based on the breakdown written on the receipt, the additional 200 pesos […]

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October 11th, 2006

World Travel Awards Winners (Asia Category)

Voted upon by travel agents, here are some of the winners in the Asia category of the 13th World Travel Awards, hosted at Turks and Caicos:
Asia’s Leading Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading First Class Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading Business Class Airline: Singapore Airlines
Asia’s Leading Airport: Singapore Changi Airport
Asia’s Leading Casino Resort: Genting Highland Resort, […]

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October 6th, 2006

Suvarnabhumi Airport Replaces Don Muang Airport in Bangkok

Last week, on Sept 28 precisely, the new Bangkok International Airport, also known as Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened, replacing the aging and overloaded Don Muang Airport as Bangkok’s primary airport for all commercial airline flights.
NZ Herald says it’s Asia’s largest airport, but Wikipedia says it’s about 7,000 sq m smaller than Hong Kong International […]

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