Tuesday, October 15 2024 | ASIA TODAY INTERNATIONAL - Reporting the Business that Matters in Asia
SINGAPORE - KrisFlyer, the SIA Group’s frequent flyer programme, is introducing Elite Gold Rewards, a selection of benefits which will give KrisFlyer Elite Gold members additional incentives when they travel with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.
ATHENS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control, information and improve efficiency when they travel.
MELBOURNE - Qantas has introduced the first non-stop direct flights between Melbourne and San Francisco, utilising 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. There are four return services weekly in three classes – Business Suite, Premium Economy and Economy.
GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports healthy global passenger demand for July, with all regions reporting growth. Total revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose 6.2%, compared to the same month last year.
SINGAPORE – SIA’s flagship online retail store, KrisShop.com, will soon allow travellers to pre-order duty-free merchandise up to 60 minutes prior to flight departure out of Singapore.
SINGAPORE - Chubb has announced the launch of Flight Delay Insurance, an insurance cover for air travellers. Partnering with Swiss Re and FlightStats, the insurance is available through the Chubb Connect App which was launched in October last year.