Airline News
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Alitalia renews lounges
British Airways Club World
Iberia Business Plus
JAL Premium Economy service
SWISS business upgrade Europe
TAP introduces Branded Products
Who says Italy, says Alitalia. Alitalia, the Italian Airline, offers several direct flights to 4 destinations in Italy; Rome, Milan, Bologna and Venice.
To provide you a better service Alitalia renewed their lounges in Rome (Fiumicino) and increased the number of self-service check-in machines.
The airport will be enlarged with 16 new gates for international flights. This enlargement will be finalized in 2011. Also the lounges at Milan Linate Airport are recently renewed.
British Airways Club World
In new Club World time is your own and you have the flexibility to sleep, work or simply relax whenever you please. Key features of new Club World* business class include:
• Comfortable, six-foot long, fully flat bed that is 25% wider
• 'Z' bed position that extends to 6-foot 6-inches; your body in a position similar to that in zero gravity
• In-flight entertainment; pause, stop, fast-forward or rewind and play games
• Electronically operated privacy screens
• Laptop locker where customers can stow electronic items, a small bag and shoes
• Standard 110v US style in-seat power socket
• Club Kitchen for hot or cold snacks in between meals*Currently available on all our 747 aircrafts. On our 777’s our new Club World seat is rolling out across the fleet.
Checking–In
Online at ba.com. Check-in, choose a seat and print your boarding pass from 24 hours before the flight's departure time.
Touch-screen check-in kiosks. Check-in and choose a seat. Than take your baggage to a Fast Bag Drop desk.
Dedicated desks for First, Club World, Gold and Silver Executive Club.
Before your flight
BA provides the option of pre-flight supper when travelling on Club World Sleeper Service, access to lounges and complimentary Travel Spas* to relax and freshen up before your flight.On arrival
Fast Track arrivals facility at London Heathrow and Gatwick speeds you through the airport. After a complimentary treatment to help you unwind in our Travel Spa* you're ready to do business.* Travel Spas available at Heathrow Terminal 1, 4 and 5, Gatwick, New York JFK and Johannesburg.
In the Business Plus Class -on intercontinental flights- one of the most important aspects is the seat, especially designed to bring you the highest levels of comfort, all the latest developments in personal communication, plus a huge selection of entertainment:
• Double lumber cushion incorporating massage function
• Ergonomic design and maximum versatility allowing customers to find the perfect position
• Distance of 152cm between rows
• Fully reclining seat extendable to a flat bed providing personal space up to 190cm long, 66cm wide
• Rigid outer shell, giving greater privacy
• Varied menus in collaboration with prestigious chefs and wine tasters
• Permanent self-service for drinks and snacks
• Individual 1.4 inch touch screen
• 26 video channels and 15 audio channels on demand
• SMS and e-mail services
• Satellite telephone
• PC connection
• Pure wool blankets, large pillows, new cosmetic and toiletry kitsGet to know the new Business Plus seat! Their exclusive and personalised Business Plus service starts long before your flight takes off:
• Exclusive check-in desks
• VIP lounges
• Access to showers on arrival at Madrid
This year, Japan Airlines will introduce the JAL Premium Economy cabin on four more European routes, including Amsterdam – Tokyo. From October 2008 JAL Premium Economy will initially be available on three of the seven flights a week offered by JAL between Amsterdam and Tokyo. This will be for flights on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The new cabin will be available on this route on a daily basis from December 2008. The other three routes are: Moscow-Tokyo, London-Osaka and Paris-Nagoya.
Located in its own exclusive cabin area, JAL Premium Economy features the new JAL Sky Shell Seat, the world’s first shell-shaped seat in premium Economy class. With 20% more legroom than available in Economy class, the Shell Seat’s clever shell-shaped sliding seat-back design ensures that passengers’ private space is maintained throughout the flight, undisturbed even when the seat in front is reclined. For added comfort, this ergonomically designed seat comes fitted with a footrest and headrest.
Every seat comes with its own power outlet suitable for laptops. The seat tray can easily accommodate a fully opened A-4 sized laptop. Passengers can enjoy the latest movies, music and games on their own personal 9-inch TV screen using JAL’s state-of-the-art audio-visual-on-demand (AVOD) in-flight entertainment system.
In addition to the great selection of food and drinks available on JAL’s Economy class menu, passengers in JAL Premium Economy are also served refreshments and snacks such as champagne, instant noodles and ice cream during their journey. Amenities provided in JAL Premium Economy are the same as those supplied in business class. For more details, please visit the JAL website or contact your Carlson Wagonlit Travel office.
New: SWISS business upgrade Europe
Flexible travellers can now benefit from an attractive offer: SWISS customers have the option of upgrading from SWISS economy to SWISS business and enjoy no-compromise quality and luxurious comfort at an outstanding price.Availability and prices of 'Business Saver' or business class seats on selected SWISS flights to European destinations can be booked at your Carlson Wagonlit Travel office or at SWISS.com. This is an outstanding opportunity for to experience Business Class at a low additional fee.
Travelling in SWISS Business has a wide array of advantages: more award and status miles for Miles & More members, telephone check-in, separate counter at the airport, additional free baggage allowance and priority service at baggage claim. And the opportunity to enjoy the calm and relaxing atmosphere at the SWISS Business Lounge.
A class above the rest at a reasonable price. On board, passengers can savor champagne and fine wines from Switzerland and all over the world. Depending on the time of day and flight time, SWISS Business customers will be treated to a delicious breakfast, lunch or supper. Personal service included. Of course, all flights feature a wide selection of newspapers.
TAP introduces Branded Products
TAP developed five different products, each according to the needs of specific target groups. For the business traveller the products tap|plus and tap|executive are extra interesting:
tap|plus: for the business traveler looking for speed and total flexibility
• No charge for ticket changes and cancellations
• 125% Victoria miles
• Priority check-in
• Priority security/X-ray
• Priority baggage
• Seat reservation
• Differentiated boarding
• Miles upgrade
• Newspaper
• Information via SMS
• Meal
• On board entertainment
tap|executive: at the airport and on board, exclusive personalized service and maximum comfort allow you to work or relax as you wish. Of course all of the above counts for tap|executive too, but also:
• 200% Victoria miles
• Lounge access
• Access to Premium Customer Centre
• Parking (Portugal)
• Valet Parking (Lisbon)
• Wardrobe
• Amenity-kit (long haul)
• Executive meal with option
• Exclusive benefits with TAP ground partners
Information on TAP Branded Products: www.5-ways-to-travel.com or contact your Carlson Wagonlit Travel office.
