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From 15 February, Aeroflot will begin operating flights to new Beijing Daxing International Airport. The frequency of regular services to China’s capital will increase to three per week.Flights on the Moscow – Beijing – Moscow route will be operated on Boeing 777 widebody aircraft. Flights from Sheremetyevo Terminal C will be operated on the following schedule*:

Beijing Daxing International Airport opened in autumn 2019, and is set to become China’s biggest air hub with an annual capacity of up to 100 million passengers. The airport is well-connected with Beijing city center through high-speed railway, a metro line and an extensive bus network.
The up-to-date schedule is available on Aeroflot’s website.
To book tickets, please,  go to Aeroflot’s website,  mobile application, contact the airline’s 24-hour call centre: +74952235555, 8-800-444-5555 (free call in Russia), *555 (for mobile phones), or visit one of the airline’s sales offices , or ticket sales agents.ADVERTISEMENT

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Jetstar Asia CEO, Barathan Pasupathi has met with the new Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Mr Roberto Cecilio Lim, and the General Manager of Manila Airports, Mr Cesar Chiong in Manila this week. Mr. Pasupathi took the opportunity to showcase Jetstar Asia and the Singapore-based airline’s commitment to supporting the Philippines’ aviation and tourism industry as air travel continues to recover.
Statement attributed to Jetstar Asia CEO, Barathan Pasupathi
“Since the Philippines relaxed travel restrictions for vaccinated tourists in April 2022, Jetstar Asia has steadily increased services to the Philippines, responding to the pent-up demand for these services.
“We’ve been focused on ramping up flying to Manila and Clark, which saw us restore our capacity to 50 per cent of our pre-COVID levels in 2022, and we’re now operating up to 32 weekly services to these two popular destinations.
“In addition, Jetstar Japan recently relaunched its first international service in nearly three years, recommencing its popular service between Manila and Narita, Tokyo. ADVERTISEMENT“As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, we’re excited to grow our fleet, capacity and network further, as consumer confidence grows. Direct services connecting Singapore and Manila have always been a critical link and we are committed to seeing it grow to pre-COVID- levels and beyond.
“We also remain focused on improving the customer journey by enhancing our systems to support a more seamless check-in and boarding process across our network, including our Philippine ports, ensuring a better customer experience.
“We also look forward to expanding gateway opportunities that the new Manila International Airport will bring to the Jetstar Group while working closely with the Philippines Government and the Department of Transportation to help our customers reconnect with family and friends as well as travel for business and leisure.”
Statement attributed to the General Manager for MIAA Mr Cesar Chiong:
“The strong rebound in international travel that we have seen during the holiday season is very encouraging and we are gearing up with new measures to provide better travel experience to everyone this 2023”.

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In an industry first, from today members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club (QRPC) will be able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in partnership with Qatar Duty Free (QDF). In another innovation, passengers at all departure points will be rewarded with Avios points upon check in which will be credited up to 120 minutes before flights departure.
This will allow members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club to then collect and spend Avios at the World’s Best Airport as part of their journey. Avios can be used in an expansive list of luxury fashion outlets and world-class dining options at the HIA, which has recently launched a major expansion which features a luxury shopping hub “ORCHARD” set in a tropical garden which includes one-of-a-kind brand offerings.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, stated: “We have enhanced and upgraded our redemption options for our loyalty members and we are enabling access to a truly unique airport shopping and dining experience. A first in the world initiative, this demonstrates our commitment for going the extra mile when enhancing the quality of our offerings by providing members with a seamless experience. We encourage everyone travelling through HIA to avail themselves of this experience and opportunity as there has never been an easier way to collect and spend Avios.”
Avios is the reward currency of Qatar Airways Privilege Club and preferred currency of the Airline offering its most regular flyers extraordinary payment products. Avios can be used in conjunction with cash offering a part payment option. Avios are collected when members or their nominated family members fly with Qatar Airways, oneworld airlines, plus QR’s airline partners. Avios can also be collected with more than 100 global partners and co-branded payment cards. Avios can be spent in multiple ways and the most recent enhancement is shopping and dinning at Qatar Duty Free.

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easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it will be adding eleven new routes to its UK network for summer 2023, Packages from easyJet holidays are also available on all the new routes.From nine airports across the UK, more than 200,000 extra seats are on sale today across flights on new routes to some of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations including the popular Greek islands Santorini and Chania, Corsica and Lisbon, as well as Antalya and Izmir in Turkey.  Convenient city connections are also launching to Amsterdam from Southend, from Glasgow to Lisbon, and from Birmingham to Naples for the first time this summer, while a new service from Manchester to Paris Orly which will operate year-round.
The airline will also once again offer flights from London Gatwick to Ancona in Italy, with a twice weekly service operating on Mondays and Fridays, providing an even greater range of options for passengers travelling from the south of England, wishing to explore more of Italy’s charming Adriatic coast.
The announcement comes following the confirmation in November of nine new routes from the UK.
The new routes also mean brand new easyJet holidays packages are now on sale, which include 23kg luggage per person, flights and hotel accommodation, as well as transfers on all beach holidays. From adults-only luxury to family-friendly fun, the package holiday provider has something for everyone. And, in a number of destinations available on today’s new routes, the tour operator has added brand new hotels to its portfolio for summer 2023, offering customers even more brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. These include the 5* Delphin Imperial also in Lara, a family-hotel with ten restaurants and six bars, and the 5* Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Kusadasi in Izmir, a great value option with three outdoor pools and water slides.
Flights are on sale from today on easyJet.com or via the app and customers can book early to take advantage of great value fares now available from just £22.99*. Package holidays are available from £209 per person, through easyJet holidays.ADVERTISEMENTAli Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager said:
“We are delighted to be launching even more new routes from the UK and to be operating to new destinations for the very first time this summer, so that we can provide our customers with an even wider range of fantastic beach and city routes across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to explore and enjoy. We remain committed to strengthening our unrivalled short-haul network and providing affordable and convenient connections for our customers across the UK, all with great value fares and the warm welcome that our crew are famous for.”
New easyJet routes now on sale:
London Gatwick to Ancona flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays from 26 June with fares from £28.99*London Gatwick to Calvi flights will operate twice a week on, Wednesdays and Sundays from 28 June with fares from £42.89*London Luton to Izmir flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Saturdays from 3 April with fares from £41.99*Southend to Amsterdam flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Saturdays from 24 May with fares from £22.99*Bristol to Chania flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 27 June with fares from £32.99*Birmingham to Naples flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 April with fares from £26.99*Manchester to Paris Orly flights will operate Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 27 March with fares from £22.99*Edinburgh to Antalya flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 June fares from £39.99*Edinburgh to Santorini flights will operate on Tuesdays from 6 June fares from £39.99*Glasgow to Lisbon flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2 June with fares from £39.99* Belfast to Antalya flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays from 26 March with fares from £37.99*Book with easyJet holidays (www.easyjet.com/en/holidays tel: 0330 365 5005):
easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 5* Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndam Kusadasi in Izmir on an All Inclusive basis for £332 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Luton on 17 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 4* Paralia Diamond in Santorini on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £450 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Edinburgh on 7 June 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 4* Atlantica Caldera Bay in Chania on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £505 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Bristol on 4 July 2023.easyJet holidays offers three nights at 5* Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £330 per person including 23kg of luggage per person and flights from Birmingham on 2 August 2023.easyJet holidays offers three nights at 5* Dom Pedro Lisboa in Lisbon on a Room Only basis for £326 per person including 23kg of luggage per person and flights from Glasgow on 10 June 2023. easyJet serves 19 UK airports, offering over 476 routes to over 133 destinations from the UK to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com.

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Qantas is launching private and small-group tour packages for travellers looking for premium, ready-made holidays around the world. A new addition to the Qantas Holidays product range, Qantas Tours will allow travellers to book travel experiences designed to showcase the best of each destination with planning and logistics managed by expert tour operatorsQantas Tour packages include Qantas or partner flights, premium accommodation and detailed itineraries led by a local guide. The range includes a luxury island getaway in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, a southern Italy sojourn, a Balkan river cruise, Egyptian getaway, a tour of the highlights of Japan and more.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can choose to earn three Qantas Points for every dollar spent on their Qantas Tour booking or use their Qantas Points to book and receive 45 per cent more value, following an investment in the Qantas Holidays program last year.
Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth said the launch of package tours was designed for members who were looking for a ready-made premium travel experience.
“Qantas Tours will offer our members unforgettable experiences in destinations they may not have visited before without having to plan or manage the logistics of travel,” said Ms Wirth.
“Our research has shown that two-thirds of our members are interested in tour packages, and the launch of our premium itinerary holidays will help meet and grow this demand.ADVERTISEMENT“With this latest expansion of the Qantas Holidays portfolio, we’re giving frequent flyers more opportunity to make great holidays possible with their Qantas Points and growing the ways they can boost their points balance.”
The selection of tours will be curated by Qantas with the packages organised and operated by Australian travel business TripADeal, based out of Byron Bay, of which Qantas purchased the majority share in May 2022.
Qantas Tours is launching with 10 packages and will progressively expand its tour offering over coming months.
Qantas Holidays has significantly grown since it launched in October 2019, and now offers a full suite of holiday products with the launch of Qantas Tours and recent expansion into luxury holiday packages.
Qantas Luxury Holidays gives members access to limited-time hotel deals that are exclusive to Qantas. The offers include premium accommodation with special extras ranging from massages to champagne on arrival and room upgrades. Qantas Luxury Holidays can be booked as a hotel stay or combined with a Qantas flight to receive special airfare pricing.
Through Qantas Hotels, Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn and use Qantas Points at more than 460,000 destinations globally.
In 2022, Qantas Frequent Flyers used more than 16 billion points towards hotels and holidays bookings around the world.

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced that their third summer of operations at Bristol Airport will be their biggest yet, and they are expanding their team to support this huge Summer 23 programme with over 100 positions available.The UK’s leading tour operator to many leisure destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands is looking to recruit passionate and talented individuals to fill Cabin Crew, Ground Operations, Flight Deck and Engineering positions at Bristol Airport. Further information can be found at www.jet2careers.com.
On the back of strong demand for flights and package holidays, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced a significantly expanded programme for Summer 23, in just their third summer of operations at Bristol Airport. This expansion includes two brand-new destinations for Summer 23 – Malaga and Chania (Crete), the latter which is an exclusive destination from the airport.
In total, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have 32 sun and city destinations on sale for Summer 23 from Bristol Airport – with capacity increasing by 13% compared to last summer. With over 925,000 seats on sale, the companies will operate almost 100 weekly flights during peak periods to destinations including the Canaries, Balearics, Mainland Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Italy, Austria and Malta.
A seventh-based aircraft will come into operation at the base to support this expansion, with a team of over 400 colleagues helping to deliver the award-winning customer service which just last week saw Jet2holidays recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for the fifth year running.
With over 100 positions available ahead of their biggest ever summer programme from Bristol Airport, vacancies include:ADVERTISEMENTFlight Deck roles targeted at experienced Pilots with a strong training record and the commitment, energy and flexibility required to deliver the best service to customers.Ground Operations positions, with colleagues responsible for ensuring that flights depart safely and on time. Working as part of a team of Customer Helpers, they work hard to ensure that customers have the perfect start to a lovely holiday.Cabin Crew positions, with colleagues expected to deliver a consistently high level of safety and a VIP service to customers, working closely with the Flight Deck and the rest of the Crew to make every flight memorable.Engineering roles to perform scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance to ensure that aircraft are kept in the absolute best shape at all times.Key Summer Sun highlights for 2023 from Bristol Airport for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays include:
32 sun destinations on sale (peak number of flights per week in brackets).Includes BRAND NEW Malaga and Chania (Crete) announced today.Antalya (6), Bodrum (2), Dalaman (6), Tenerife (7), Lanzarote (4), Fuerteventura (2), Gran Canaria (3), Alicante (4), Malaga (4), Reus (2), Girona (1), Palma (Majorca) (9), Ibiza (5), Menorca (3), Faro (Algarve) (6), Madeira (1), Crete (Heraklion) (2), Crete (Chania) (1), Corfu (3), Halkidiki (1), Kefalonia (2), Skiathos (3), Santorini (1), Kos (3), Preveza (1), Rhodes (4), Zante (3), Larnaca (2), Paphos (2), Verona (1), Innsbruck (1), Malta (2).Over 925,000 seats on sale (capacity increase of 13% compares to Summer 22) and almost 100 departing weekly flights during peak periods.A team of over 400 colleagues.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are extremely excited about our third summer at Bristol Airport, which will be our busiest and biggest yet. Since launching flights and holidays in 2021, the response from customers and independent travel agents across the South West and South Wales has been enormous and this has enabled us to enjoy the growth we have seen. With such a huge programme on sale for Summer 23 and customers flocking to book their place in the sunshine, we are delighted to be expanding our Bristol Airport team even further. The success of our award-winning business is down to the hard work of our colleagues and we are looking forward to meeting like-minded passionate people to help us delight even more customers from Bristol Airport.”

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JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways have announced a pilot program with Uber, which offers JetBlue Vacations customers who booked flight + hotel packages to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas a free $20 voucher from Uber for airport transfers.Vacations worked with Uber for Business, Uber’s enterprise arm, on this program to provide a comfortable and smooth experience for travelers. The new offer adds to JetBlue Vacations’ existing perks that come standard, including earlier boarding on flights, a free inflight alcoholic drink (21+), and access to 24/7 support.
Over the last two years, JetBlue Vacations’ customer-friendly Insider Experience program, available in international destinations, has seen tremendous success by putting customers in the hands of local experts to assist them throughout their entire journey, including airport meet-and-greet, free airport transfers, concierge services, and more. To bring that same level of trust and convenience to customers traveling to domestic destinations, JetBlue Vacations and Uber have teamed up to offer jet-setters access to convenient rides between travelers’ homes or offices and the airport.

“We are excited to give our customers even more opportunities to save on their next vacation with Uber,” said Andres Barry, President, JetBlue Travel Products. “Whether you’re soaking up the sun or heading to a theme park for your next vacation, your travel experience should be seamless. Our work with Uber reflects our goal to add even more value to the customer experience, and over the next couple of months, the hope is to expand the program to many more domestic destinations. We’re excited to work with Uber to ensure our customers have an easy door-to-door experience.”
ADVERTISEMENT“At Uber for Business we help organizations like JetBlue Vacations treat every customer like a VIP, by providing elevated travel experiences and delighting adventurers at every step of their journey,” said Susan Anderson, Global Head of Uber for Business. “We know that even a fun vacation can come with stress and endless logistics—a ride to or from the airport should be the last of your worries. We look forward to bringing the magic of Uber to JetBlue Vacations customers in our pilot destinations and beyond.”

Customers can take advantage of the $20 voucher when they book any JetBlue Vacations package to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas by January 31, 2023 for travel anytime, by clicking ‘add extras’ before checkout. JetBlue Vacations customers will receive their voucher via email after booking their vacation package (approximately 24 hours before their flight). Customers can then add the voucher to a personal Uber account by clicking on the provided link. One $20 voucher—for pickup and drop-off at select airports—is issued per vacation booked. Voucher use is limited to a geographic radius near or around the airport and expire two weeks from the date they are sent. JetBlue Vacations & Uber Voucher terms and conditions apply and shall be provided upon distribution of the voucher.

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Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays are offering up to 45% off on airfares to all domestic and selected international destinations within its network and hotel packages from 4 until 18 January 2023 for immediate travel up to 31 August 2023, allowing customers to plan their holidays ahead and enjoy significant savings. Enrich members will also earn an additional 888 Bonus Points when they book within this campaign period.
The airline invites customers to reconnect with their loved ones for the upcoming festivities or explore new places and experiences from RM88 within Peninsular Malaysia, RM118 and RM178 to Sarawak and Sabah respectively, all-in one-way. Holidaymakers can also secure great airfares to Bangkok from RM388 all-in one-way, Hong Kong from RM1,388 and London from RM3,088 all-in return.
These Economy Lite fares include 20kg of free check-in baggage, cabin baggage allowance of 7kg, complimentary snacks or meals and beverages, and inflight entertainment or access to MHstudio* that gives guests complete control and flexibility to stream content and truly enjoy a wealth of entertainment from preferred TV programmes, movies, podcasts, music and reading materials using their own device. (*for selected routes only)
Along with the amazing discounts, customers can also book flight and hotel packages from MHholidays for a well-deserved vacation, with 3-day and 2-night packages to Langkawi, Penang, Kuching, or Kota Kinabalu starting at RM339 per person or 4-day and 3-night packages to Bangkok, Bali, or Phuket starting at RM1,109 per person. Also offered at unbeatable prices are other incredible packages to Incheon, Narita, Hong Kong, Taipei, and London. Customers who book through MHholidays can benefit significantly from the 30kg baggage allowance, complimentary inflight meals, and free seat selection, in addition to earning Enrich Points for flights.
Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group, Captain Izham Ismail said, “We are pleased to extend our new year offerings to our customers to have quality family time or uncover new experiences with great discounts by Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays for the upcoming festive season and long holidays. As we are seeing strong demand for air travel, especially during the Chinese New Year with load factor of 65% for Kuala Lumpur-Kota Kinabalu and Kuching route, we highly encourage cost-savvy travellers to plan their trip and enjoy the best rates. In addition to our signature Malaysian Hospitality service, we assure a safe, seamless and convenient end-to-end travel experience from the moment guests book their flights and board our aircraft. We look forward to welcoming our guests onboard soon!”ADVERTISEMENTCustomers flying Economy Class can upgrade their experience with an 18% discount on travel perks including seat selection, extra baggage, access to the Golden Lounge, a premium bundle, or a value bundle. Guest travelling in Business Class will also enjoy an 18% discount on extra baggage.
For more information and to book your next holiday, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com or download the app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips anytime and anywhere! Sign up to become an Enrich member for free at https://enrich.malaysiaairlines.com/signup and start earning Enrich Points today

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