SKYTRAX announce that the 2013 World Airline Awards will be staged for the second time at the Paris Air Show on 18th June 2013

London, UK - December 2012

Recognised globally as the most prestigious accolades for the world airline industry, the World Airline Awards represent the global benchmark of airline excellence.

After a most successful Awards Ceremony in 2011 at the Paris Air Show, it has been announced that the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards will return to the Paris Air Show on the 18th June 2013.

Edward Plaisted of Skytrax commented: "With Paris Air Show being the world's premier and largest event dedicated to the aviation and space industry, we are delighted to again enter into a cooperation to hold the 2013 World Airline Awards at the Show in June 2013. We staged the World Airline Awards at the last Paris Air Show in 2011, and were delighted to welcome Chairmen, Presidents, CEO's and other top Management from airlines across the globe to receive these prestige accolades."

“We operate every aspect of these Awards on a not-for-profit basis, and apply the most rigorous monitoring to every element of the survey process, guaranteeing that there is no outside influence or airline involvement in any area. The integrity and global reputation of the Skytrax Awards relies upon our professional ability to maintain total transparency across all areas of the survey and awards format."

ONEWORLD AIRLINE ALLIANCE ENTERS EVENTS AND CONVENTIONS TRAVEL MARKET

May 23, 2013

 

oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, today unveiled a new, one-stop, easy-to-use service to meet the travel needs for conventions, conferences, exhibitions and special events - offering attractive discounts on flights across a network spanning 850 destinations globally served by some of the world's leading airlines.

For event and convention organisers, oneworld events provides:

An efficient and user-friendly centralised process, with one set of terms and conditions covering travel on all oneworld member airlines that can be ready for acceptance just days after submitting the online request form.

Discounted flights for attendees plus the chance for organisers to earn and redeem credits for travel on participating oneworld member airlines.

Simple online access to real-time management reports 24/7 to help meet attendees' travel needs.

A ready-to-use oneworld promotional toolkit to build attendee awareness.

For attendees, oneworld events offers:

Attractive discounts on flights for attendees and one travel companion each, on oneworld member airlines, which together serve 850 destinations in more than 150 countries around the globe.

A user-friendly booking tool that will display the most convenient flights and multiple fare options from hundreds of departure points all over the world to the event or convention location.

Travel on a collection of some of the world's leading airlines.  Round-the-clock support, with the oneworld events helpdesk ready to help via email or phone.

All usual privileges and benefits to members of any oneworld member airline frequent flyer programme - including the ability to earn miles/points and, for top tier cardholders and one companion each, to use any of the 550 airport lounges provided by the alliance's airlines the world over. Attendees who are not yet members can sign-up before they depart and then receive their benefits and privileges on their way to or from their convention of event.

oneworld events is aimed at conferences, conventions, exhibitions and special events targeting a minimum of 500 international attendees travelling from at least two regions. Requests are accepted as early as five years in advance and up to three months prior to the event date.

Industry data indicates that 3.5 million delegates attend these kinds of conferences and events around the world every year, spending around US$ 1.5 billion on air travel.

The oneworld alliance brings together leading airlines from around the world - airberlin, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Royal Jordanian and S7 Airlines.

Besides these 12 full member airlines, oneworld also features around 30 "affiliate" members, expanding its network further. They include Austria's NIKI, China's Dragonair, US regional American Eagle, South Africa's Comair, Denmark's SUN-AIR, transatlantic carrier OpenSkies, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador, LAN Peru and, soon, LAN Colombia.

oneworld is currently undergoing one of its biggest expansion drives in its history. Lining up to join oneworld in the year ahead are:

Qatar Airways, one of the world's most highly regarded and fastest growing carriers, and the first of the Gulf Big Three airlines to sign for any global airline alliance.

SriLankan Airlines, which will be the first carrier from the Indian sub-continent to join any of the global airline alliances.

TAM Airlines, the leading airline in Latin America's biggest economy, Brazil.

In addition, US Airways, one of the world's largest airlines, is planning to move into oneworld, through its proposed merger with American Airlines, subject to approvals.

With the addition of its members elect, the oneworld network will soon grow to almost a thousand destinations in nearly 160 countries served by a combined fleet of some 3,300 aircraft operating more than 13,000 daily departures and carrying 480 million customers a year.

oneworld events was unveiled today at IMEX, in Frankfurt - the world's biggest annual convention for the conferences, conventions, exhibitions and events industry.

Launching the product, oneworld Director Sales José María Alvarado said: "Uniquely among global airline alliances, oneworld counts all four of the top country markets for big global gatherings as homes to member airlines - USA, Germany, Spain and UK. But virtually wherever you are holding an event or exhibition, oneworld member airlines will be able to get you there.

"This makes oneworld an obvious choice as a travel partner for most of the world's big conventions and events. Our new oneworld events programme is both simple and speedy to use, with very attractive discounts on published fares."

Source: jetwinghotels.com

 

425 AIRLINES INDEPENDENTLY RATED FOR SAFETY

Theodore Koumelis - 12 June 2013, 01:23

Have you ever wondered how safe is the airline you are about to board? Perhaps you have had niggling doubts, strong feelings or definite disquiet about what lies ahead?

SYDNEY -  A new website launched is putting those fears to rest. A world-first,  airlineratings.com  delivers expert safety ratings for 425 airlines around the world

Created by award-winning Australian aviation editor and author, Geoffrey Thomas, the site was developed by a team of aviation editors who have forensically researched airlines flying today.

The airlines are rated on both safety and product quality. While the safety rating is out of seven the product rating system is seven for premium airlines and five for low cost and regional. 

"British and Irish Airlines have led the way with product innovation for decades but they are now slipping behind," said Mr Thomas. More than two years in development the safety rating system takes into account various factors related to audits from aviation's governing bodies and lead associations as well as government audits and the airline's fatality record. The result is a website with the most comprehensive collection of independent information about airlines, their safety ratings, product quality, aircraft types, lounge reviews and more.

Airline - Safety Rating - Product Rating 
BMI Regional - 7 stars - 4 /5 stars 
British Airways - 7 stars - 6/7 stars 
EasyJet - 5 stars - 2.5/5 stars 
Emirates - 7 stars - 7/7 stars 
Monarch Airlines - 5 stars - 3.5/5 stars 
RyanAir - 5 stars - 2.5/5 stars 
Qantas - 7 stars - 7/7 stars 
United Airlines - 7 stars - 3.5/7 stars 
Virgin Atlantic - 7 stars - 7/7 stars 

Some 1, 2 and 3 star airlines in the world include Lion Air, Yeti Airlines (Nepal), Bluewing (Suriname) and Yangon Airlines (Myanmar).

 

 

 

NTA welcomes Delta aboard as official airline

 

Delta Air Lines Inc. and NTA are now traveling together as business partners, leaders of both organisations announced.

“Delta Air Lines Inc. is pleased to be the official airline of NTA,” said Norma Dean, Director of Specialty Sales for Delta, “By partnering with this great organisation, Delta has the opportunity to reach thousands of NTA members as we are recognised on NTA websites, in printed materials and in member communications.”

The airline will play a prominent role next week at Travel Exchange, NTA’s convention and expo held in conjunction with the United Motorcoach Association in Orlando, Florida. In addition to offering discounted airfare for attendees at Travel Exchange, Delta is hosting the Delta Sky Lounge and offering Delta’s signature peanuts, cookies, and pretzels. Delta also will sponsor many of NTA’s seminars, the business appointment sessions, and NTA’s mobile app for Travel Exchange.

“Air travel is an integral component of most tours, and Delta’s interest in growing that segment of their business shows that they recognise the importance of NTA tour operators as part of their marketing mix,” said Lisa Simon, NTA President, “This partnership is a significant benefit to NTA tour operators, as it will help Delta better understand their needs. We expect both parties will benefit from expanded business opportunities.”

The partnership extends far beyond Orlando and Travel Exchange, according to Dean. “As a large global airline, we’re looking to NTA for added exposure through the association’s contact event in Hawai‘i, at the China Outbound Travel&Tourism Market, during Chinese road shows, and in NTA’s Chinese publications,” she said, “NTA members have chosen this organisation as an avenue for expanding their businesses, and we trust our partnership will bring added value and allow Delta to ‘Keep Climbing’ in our business.”

 

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