China Southern Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A380

China Southern Airlines has become the first airline company operating A380 in China and the 7th in the world.

The brand new A380 today embarks on its first flight between Beijing and Guangzhou. October 15, 2011 10:25AM, the first A380 in China as coded B6136 smoothly landed at Capital International Airport, Beijing. CSN has ordered 5 A380s, and the second is expected to be delivered at end of this year.

As one of China?s largest airlines, China Southern Airlines operates more than 430 planes, and in 2010 it carried 76.46 million passengers.

Mr. Si Xianmin , General Manager of China Southern Air Holding Company said, ?We have confidence, capability and strength to achieve safe and effective operation of A380. The arrival of A380 will inevitably form a huge push strength, which will drive China Southern Airlines to speed up internationalization and provide a strong support for CSN to achieve its strategic development objects.?

China Airlines A380 has a classic three-cabin layout with 506 seats. There are 8 private first-class rooms with horizontal massage seats located at the front of the main cabin, 70 business-class flat-bed seats at the front and the middle part of the upper cabin as well as 428 economy-class seats at the main cabin and the back of the upper cabin.

 Many elements of Chinese characteristics will be seen in the cabins. For example, passengers will be able to enjoy Chinese cuisine and Chinese traditional tea culture, tea etiquettes, etc. served by professional tea specialists.

The A380 will fly on the route of Beijing ? Guangzhou ? Beijing for its virgin flight on 17 October, start its formal commercial flight on the Beijing ? Guangzhou ? Beijing route on 18-26 October and shift to Beijing ? Pudong, Shanghai ? Beijing on 27-29 October.

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Jetstar to Launch Guangzhou Flights

Jetstar has added Guangzhou to its growing number of mainland China destinations.

Jetstar will start a daily service to Guangzhou from 22 December 2011, with the addition of its 16th Airbus A320 aircraft to its growing hub in Singapore.

Jetstar Asia Chief Executive Officer Ms Chong Phit Lian said Guangzhou, one of Singapore?s closest trade and tourism partners, was an important next step in Jetstar?s expansion into China.

?Our commitment to Singapore-China routes over the past two years has made Jetstar the fastest growing carrier between the two countries. We increased our mainland China capacity by 300% in 2010 and we expect it will rise a further 150% in 2011 to unlock the latent travel demand that low fares create,? said Ms Chong.

Jetstar currently offers services to Guilin, Hangzhou, Haikou, Ningbo, Shantou, Hong Kong, Taipei and Macau. Flights to Beijing start 24 November 2011, subject to regulatory approvals.

An all-inclusive one-way Economy Starter sale fare of Sin$98 runs until 19 October 11.59pm Singapore time. The sale is valid for travel from 22 December 2011 until 17 January 2012; 7 February until 7 March 2012; and 11 April until 23 May 2012. Terms and conditions apply.

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Oaks Shores in Queenstown Joins Anantara Vacation Club

Anantara Vacation Club, a shared ownership cocncept launched in 2010 by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, has added Oaks Shores in the southern hemisphere?s adventure capital of Queenstown, New Zealand to its portfolio.

Located on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, Oaks Shores offers breathtaking water and mountain views and is the perfect base for creating the unique and memorable experiences that New Zealand is famous for.

Just a fifteen-minute drive from the airport and an easy leisurely walk from Queenstown?s city centre, Oaks Shores offers a wealth of facilities. These include direct lake access, a walking track, a landscaped courtyard with BBQ facilities, a fully-equipped gym and sauna, covered car parking, a restaurant and bar and complimentary internet and cable TV.

Accommodation now available to Anantara Club Points Owners at Oaks Shores comprises a selection of hotel suites for two guests, along with two and three-bedroom deluxe suites able to accommodate up to six and eight guests respectively.

 Each suite offers a private balcony with memorable views, underfloor heating to ensure year-round comfort and LCD flat screen TV. The two and three-bedroom suites also come complete with a full kitchen and washer/dryer, gas fire and DVD player.

Queenstown is world famous as an adventure capital, with access to some of the most stunning and inspiring scenery you will find anywhere. Boasting a four season lake and prime alpine pursuits, Queenstown offers an outstanding year round destination for travellers who value the scenic great outdoors and an impressive diversity of water, air and land based activities that make no two days the same. Activities include everything from laid-back river cruising to high-intensity jetboating, hiking and biking, golfing and fishing, ballooning and helicopter flights, rafting and canyoning, plus the city is a world class wine destination, with over 75 wineries very easily accessible in the nearby Gibbston Valley.

Harold Derrah, CEO of Anantara Vacation Club, said, ?Following the continuing success and growth of Anantara Vacation Club, we are really excited to now be able to include the superb offering of Oaks Shores in Queenstown to our Club Points Owners. It is a quality product in a breathtaking location, expanding on the multiple vacation options already available for our Club Owners.? 

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Hyderabad Airlines

Hyderabad based updated Airline phone numbers

Air India
Toll Free : 1800-2277-22 only with BSNL
City office : 040-23389711 , 23389712 , 23389713
Fax No : 040-23389787
Airport No: 040-23389723
URL: http://www.airindia.in/

Air China
Reservations: 040-66612955, 23210127, 23231451
Fax Number: 040-66612966
URL: http://www.airchina.com/

Air Mauritius
Reservations: 040-23245500, 23245501, 23245502
Fax Number: 040-23245511
Website: http://www.airmauritius.com/

Air Canada
Reservations: 040-23245500, 23245501, 23245502
Fax Number: 040-23245511
Website: http://www.aircanada.com/

Air New Zealand
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23234470
Fax: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.airnewzealand.com/

Asiana Airlines
Reservations: 040-23245500, 23245501, 23245502
Fax Number: 040-23245511
Website: http://www.flyasiana.com/

Air France
Reservations: 1800180 0033 / 0124 2720272
Airport: 040-27905533
Fax: 040-27905544
Website: http://www.airfrance.in/

American Airlines
Reservations Toll Free: 1800 180 7300
Website: http://www.americanairlines.in/


Austrian Airlines
Reservations: 040-23298773, 23230995
Website: http://www.aua.com/

Bangladesh Biman Airlines
Contact Travel Agents, No office
Website: http://www.bimanair.com/

British Airways
Reservations Toll Free: 18001021213, 18001801213
Website: http://www.ba.com/

Cathay Pacific
Reservations: 1800 209 1616

Website: http://www.cathaypacific.com/

China Eastern Airlines
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23233047
Fax Number: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.ce-air.com/

Continental Airlines
Reservations: (0124) 4315500
URL: http://www.continental.com/

Delta Airlines
Reservations: 040-23236042, 23236929, 23237124
Fax Number: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.delta.com/

Emirates Airlines
Call center: 040-66234444 (24 x7 )
City office: 040-66234400

Airport No: 040-27908082
Website: http://www.emirates.com/

Ethiopian Airlines
Reservations: 040-66612955, 23210127, 23231451
Fax Number: 040-66612966
URL: http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/

Etihad Airways
Reservations: 040-39013901, 1800 223901
Website: http://www.etihadairways.com/

Elal Israel Airlines
Réservations: 23240726, 23240756
Website: http://www.elal.co.il/

Finnair
Reservations: 040-40074056
Fax: 040-23210176
Website: http://www.finnair.com/

Gulf Air
Reservations: 040-30588984, 30588985
Fax Number: 040-30588983
Website: http://www.gulfair.com/

Go Indigo
Reservations: 1800 1803838 / 991038 38 38
Airport: 040-27905137
Website: http://www.goindigo.in/

Go Air
Reservations: 1800 222 111 / 9223 222 111
URL: http://www.goair.in/

Indian Airlines
Toll Free: 040-1407/ 1800-180-1407
City office: 040-23430320, 23430321
Airport No: 040-23439911
Website: http://www.indianairlines.in/

Iran Air
Reservations: 040-64562226
URL: http://www.iranair.com/

Jet Airways
Toll Free: 040-39824444
Website: http://www.jetairways.com/

Jet Lite
Reservations: 1800 22 3020 / 040-30302020
Airport: 040-66782020
Website: http://www.jetlite.com/

KLM /Northwest Airlines
Toll Free: 1800 - 1800 – 044 or (0124) 2720273
Fax Number: (0124) 2567603
Airport Number: 040-27905544 / 65695533
Website: http://www.klm.co.in/

Korean Air
Reservations: 040-23240726, 23240756, 23241586
Fax Number: 040-23243876
Website: http://www.koreanair.com/

Kenya Airways
Réservations: 040-23240726, 23240756
Fax: 040-23243876
Website: http://www.kenya-airways.com/

Kingfisher
Reservations: 1800 2333 131/ 1800 1800 101
Website: http://www.flykingfisher.com/

Kuwait Airways
Reservations: 040-66830747
Fax No: 040-66830680
Website: www.kuwaitairways.com

Lufthansa German Airlines
Reservations: 040-44331000, 39111000
Fax No: 040-44331025
Airport No: 040-27708899
Website: http://www.lufthansa.com/

Malaysian Airlines
Reservations: 040-23410276, 23410292, 23410293, 23410294
Fax No: 040-23410295
Airport No: 040-27903232
Website: http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/

Oman Air
Reservations: 040-23245500, 23245501, 23245502
Fax Number: 040-23245511
Airport No: 040-27904536
Website: http://www.oman-air.com/

Paramount Airways
Reservations: 1800 1801234
Airport: 040-27904964/ 27904965
Website: http://www.paramountairways.com/

Qantas Airways
Reservations: 040-23241586, 66102785

Website: http://www.qantas.com/

Qatar Airways
Reservations: (0124) 456 6000
Airport: 040-66335341
Fax: 040-66367330
Website: http://www.qatarairways.com/

Royal Jordanian Airlines
Reservations: 040-23298773, 23230995
Website: http://www.rj.com/

Silk Air (Singapore Airlines)
Reservations: 040-40369000, 40369005
Fax Number: 040-23400645
Website: http://www.singaporeair.com/
Spice Jet
Reservations: 1800 180 3333, 09871803333
Airport: 040-27904795
Website: http://www.spicejet.com/

Srilankan Airlines
Reservations: 040-23372429, 23372430, 23318832
Airport: 040-27903346
Fax: 040-23372427
Website: http://www.srilankan.aero/

South African Airways
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23234470
Fax: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.flysaa.com/

Swiss Air
Reservations Toll Free: 1800 209 7240
Website: http://www.swiss.com/

Saudi Airlines
Reservations: 040-23240315, 23240364, 23242941
Airport: 040-23210552
Fax: 040-23240568
Website: http://ww.saudiairlines.com/

Thai Airways
Reservations: 040-23333030
Fax Number: 040-23333003
Airport Number: 040-27906112, 27906113, 27906114
Website: http://www.thaiairways.com/

Turkish Airlines
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23233047
Fax Number: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.thy.com/

United Airlines
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23234470
Fax: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.united.com/

Virgin Atlantic
Reservations: 040-23233590, 23233592, 23234470
Fax: 040-23234401
Website: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/