Malaysia Airlines-American Airlines Codeshare Allows New Flights

In the second phase of their codesharing, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and American Airlines have extended their arrangement, enabling fliers in Malaysia and the USA book tickets on code share flights directly with MAS. 

The initial phase of the arrangement was launched earlier this year and saw both operators commence codesharing on 136 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and the USA cities of Chicago, Dallas, New York, Miami and Raleigh through the three European stations, namely London, Paris and Frankfurt. 

Announcing the second phase of the agreement in the first week of July, 2013, all codeshare flights will be marketed as MAS flights, thus making it easier for those seeking flight tickets on the routes. This will allow tickets seekers in Malaysia and the USA to book air tickets directly with the flag carrier of Malaysia and take advantage of the services between Kuala Lumpur and the American cities of Atlanta, Houston, Washington, Boston, Portland, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and San Diego. These flights will run via the Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas and Miami gateways. 

In addition, the codeshare agreement will be expanded to Singapore and Bangkok via the Kuala Lumpur gateway, allowing people in the USA to book tickets for seamless connection to travel to other parts of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). 

The management at the MAS Group feels that the code share enables them to expand its USA network without having to commence its own flights to the country.

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Alluring Fare Sale Started By Oneworld Alliance Members

With Christmas around the corner, American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia – Oneworld alliance members have organised a fare sale to celebrate the first anniversary of their joint business, as revealed by American Airlines’ recent news release.

The airline trio plans offering tickets as low-priced as $224 each way for round-trip economy class travel. However, to obtain cheap tickets passengers need to book the economy class tickets atleast seven days and business class tickets atleast 14 days prior to travel.

Interested flyers can log onto http://www.aa.com to find the detailed schedules and book cheap flights. However, these airline tickets would be non-refundable and non-transferable and may not be obtained on all flights. In addition, the federal excise tax, local airport charges, September 11th Security Fee and government taxes and fees are not included in these special fares.

Flyers interested in booking cheap flights under this scheme must procure ticket not later than 11:59 p.m. Nov. 15th 2011 (Central Time).

From Sundays through Thursday, special economy class fares for travel to the continental Europe are lowest. Economy class fares for travel to the UK would be lowest from Mondays through Wednesdays. However, discounted business class flights fares are valid throughout the week.

While the travel origination dates for economy class travel are valid from Nov. 8th 2011 through Dec. 16th 2011 or from Dec. 25th 2011, through April 1st 2012, the travel origination dates for business class travel are Nov. 15th 2011, through May 22nd 2012. However, the return travel for both classes should be competed by midnight June 15th 2012. For more information travellers can log onto www.aa.com.

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Japan Travel Update: American Flights Resume to Tokyo

Several American airlines have resumed their normal flight schedules to Tokyo in the aftermath of Friday’s shocking earthquake and tsunami in Japan. After numerous cancellations, Japan’s major gateways’ Haneda and Narita are witnessing normal operations.

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have announced that they have will operate usual flight schedules to Japan; while United Continental Holdings said it is operating its regular schedule to Tokyo's Narita International Airport.

United Continental Holdings, formed as a result of a merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, announced that daily Continental flight from Guam to the Sendai airport is abandoned indefinitely as Sendai was the major victim of the Friday’s catastrophe. A United’s spokeswoman stated that there has been no reported injury to any of its 1,000 employees based in Japan, and there are no intentions of evacuating these employees from Japan. United also announced a fee-waiver for passengers who booked tickets on flights to, from and via Japanese airports and need to have their flight schedules changed. Several passengers who bought cheap tickets on United’s flights need not to pay a penalty through March 18.

Delta Air Lines also rolled out fee-waivers for passengers who booked cheap tickets on Delta flights to and from Japan, with travellers entitled one-time travel change through March 20.

Travel Advisories for Japan

Various countries have rolled out travel warnings against travel to Japan or certain areas in Japan. UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and northeast Japan.

Top 5 Preferred Airlines to New York

New York is a top holiday destination and this has made sure that heaps of airlines start operating to the ‘world’s capital.’ While different airlines have different specialities, it is not wrong to say that some stand out from the rest in terms of preference of UK travellers for flights to USA.

Undoubtedly the most famous part of the world, New York is one place where everyone wants to be. The city is the world’s epicentre when it comes to fashion, commerce, art, media, research, technology and just about everything else. Heaps of tourists visit this incredible place every year. Even among Britons, New York remains one of the most desired holiday destinations.

Being such a magnetic tourist attraction, there is a plethora of airlines that operate flights to New York from a number of UK airports. Different travelers have different preference as far as airlines are concerned. Some go for cheap air tickets, while some get enamoured by better in-flight services and still others find entertainment to be the biggest priority while deciding their flights to USA. Each airline has their own set of selling points that might influence New York-bound UK travellers. However, there are certain airlines that are most popular and most preferred by tourists while planning holidays to New York.

Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways is one of the preferred airlines among Britons who look for cheap airline tickets to New York. The airline operates some of the cheapest flights to the USA from the UK. Apart from offering cheap flights from UK to JFK, Kuwait Airways has also been applauded for its air safety programs over the years. It is certified by the American Federal Control Board for meeting the safety conditions. Kuwait Airways additionally received the Air Safety Award 2000 for its outstanding record of air safety.

Kuwait Airways is also a preferred option for individuals looking for a sumptuous array of menus of varied cuisines on-board. The airline even features special menus for passengers with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines is a major American airline based in Downtown Houston, Texas. A wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Continental Airlines is one of the most admired airlines around the world. Preferred by many when it comes to booking flights to USA from London, Continental Airlines has received the award of the Most Admired Global Airline by Fortune Magazine form 2004 to 2009. Being a part of the Star Alliance, Continental Airlines offers a number of the additional perks to its passengers.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is the choice of those who seek luxury while they travel. One of the most luxurious airlines operating around the globe, Virgin Atlantic features the finest Upper Class cabin that combines traditional First and Business Classes.

Each Upper Class seat has a multi-directional television screen with video-on-demand measuring 10.4 inches across. The airline also offers eyeshades, earplugs, toothpaste, moisturiser, razors, sewing kits and collar stiffeners for Upper Class passengers. For those feel like getting pampered, an in-flight beauty therapy service available on flights from LHR to JFK.

Virgin Atlantic won the award for Best Business/First Class along with other awards at 2010 British Travel Awards.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is an American-based airline that is headquartered in Atlanta and is one of the largest in the world. Delta Air Lines serves approximately 160 million travellers each year and has an extensive global network that incorporates over 350 destinations in nearly 70 countries.

Delta is the official airline and a partner of Madison Square Garden and its properties, such as the New York Knicks, the New York Rangers, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre (New York City).

Several UK travellers looking for cheap flights, better in-flight services and overall quality book with Delta Air Lines which is also a founding member of SkyTeam.

American Airlines

American Airlines is a major American airline that offers daily flights from London Heathrow to JFK. The airline also operates flights from LHR to LaGuardia Airport. American Airlines is world's second-largest airline in terms of passenger miles transported as well as operating revenues.

Being a part of the Oneworld airline alliance, the passengers of American Airlines have access to various perks and amenities.

Indian airline plans new flight agreement

Indian airline Kingfisher Airlines is to form a new code-share agreement with American Airlines in 2011.

The deal means that American Airlines will be able to put its code on Kingfisher Airlines domestic flights within India as well as on flights to Delhi and Mumbai from London Heathrow.

In return, Kingfisher Airlines will be able to code-share on American Airline flights to Delhi from Chicago and some services between the US and London.

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