Wednesday, April 20, 2011

does jetblue fly to detroit airport

I love Jetblue and one thing I would like to see is a flight to Detroit or somewhere in that area. That place is so dominated by Delta, that I would love to see some new competition. I would definitely like to see Jetblue there.
Has anyone heard anything about JetBlue returning its service to Detroit Metro Airport?

I haven't heard a thing, but as a frequent visitor to Michigan, I'd use JetBlue if they flew to Detroit. It would be nice to accrue frequent flyer points on one airline, instead of having them spread out over three.
I don't think DTW would be the best market for them to enter, there are three LCC's already in that market, Spirit, Airtran, and Southwest. even though those airlines have been successful at DTW, I would be afraid that having a fourth LCC (5 if you count USair) would over saturate the market that the LCC's target.

If they were to fly DTW-JFK they would be up against legacy competition from delta , with delta airlines already offering round trip fares to JFK for as low 183$.
DTW-BOS maybe? delta offers it for 217$ rt while spirit offers it for 258$
Not really a market that B6 needs to be entering.

Ryanair fly to Thessaloniki Airport

Ryanair start fly to Thessaloniki from Brussels (Charleroi), London (Stansted), Oslo (Rygge) and Stockholm (Skavsta), which will allow Greek passengers and visitors to beat the recession by choosing Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares and no fuel surcharges to exciting destinations in summer 2011.
Thessaloniki Airport SKG is the second biggest airport in Greece, located 14 km of
the city center and serves 3.5 million passengers per year.

To celebrate our fourth Greek airport, Ryanair offer €7 ticket price for travel across Europe in February and March. Since these seats will be snapped up fast we urge passengers to book immediately on www.ryanair.com”.
Ryanair hopes to boost business in Greece by 150,000 passengers yearly via flights starting in April from London, Brussels, Oslo and Stockholm to Thessaloniki, the city’s tourist bureau said.
In 2010, the Irish carrier opened routes to the Greek port city of Volos and the Aegean islands of Rhodes and Kos.
In its latest expansion, Ryanair is expected to operate three flights weekly from London (Standsted) and Brussels and twice weekly from Stockholm and Oslo to Thessaloniki.

SIA fare increase and fuel surcharge

plane ticket price have gone up in recent months on the back of stronger demand for air travel, and the next hike is due to hit travellers on Thursday, when Singapore Airlines (SIA) increases fare.
The last time the carrier increased its fares was in October last year, said travel agents, who were told of the April 1 hike in a circular issued by SIA earlier this month.Singapore Airlines will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 27 January 2011, as a result of the recent sharp and sustained escalation in the price of jet fuel.
The price of jet fuel is now above USD110 per barrel.
In its note, SIA did not specify the quantum of the fare increase, but informed the agents that the booking system would be updated to reflect the revised fares. SIA travellers can expect to pay about S$50 (US$36) to S$100 (US$71) more on top of this from April 1, The Straits Times found out.

Industry players said airlines had started to increase their fares towards the end of the third quarter of last year, as demand for air travel picked up, after a prolonged slump brought on by the global economic downturn of late 2008.

Compared with a year ago, fares have gone up by about 10-15 per cent on average, said Alicia Seah, senior vice-president of marketing and public relations at CTC Holidays.

When contacted Monday, SIA said without confirming or denying the impending increases that its fares were a function of market demand and supply, and adjusted according to market conditions.
A spokesman said: "Actual changes in fares vary from route to route, and a range of fares is offered in different booking classes. It is not possible to give specific figures relating to how airfares may have changed over a set period of time."
Chan Brothers spokesman Jane Chang said: "The combination of fuel surcharge and ticket price would bring the overall airfare to more or less on a par with where it was three years ago." Said Seah: "The fare hikes that we have seen and the increase in SIA fares from next month are expected, given that both inbound and outbound demand are picking up and will continue to strengthen, with many big events coming up."
The increases in airfares are being seen across all markets and regions, industry experts said. According to the American Express Business Travel 2010 forecast released late last year, ticket prices could increase by up to 5 per cent globally for economy-class short-haul flights.
Business-class long-haul fares are projected to increase by up to 6 per cent.
Retiree Tan Siow Leong, 74, who travels to Shenzhen in China several times a year and recently paid S$635 (US$454) for a SilkAir flight next month, said the increases were bearable.

He said: "Although the fare is higher than what most other airlines charge, I prefer SIA because I find the flight more comfortable and the timings good.
"The S$500 that I normally pay is already quite expensive. If I have to pay about $50 more, I may look for an alternative."

Iberia lounge madrid airport Terminal 4

The Iberia new VIP lounges at Madrid Barajas Terminal 4 account for a total of 4,500 square metre, All have been designed with optimum facilities for both work and relaxation, including wifi internet connection, meeting rooms, computer equipment, television area, newspapers and magazines, bar, a wine-tasting area, shower facilities, rest areas with comfortable beds, on-screen flight information system, etc. These facilities are complemented by value-added services, such as pre-flight dining for overnight intercontinental flights.
Iberia business class passenger and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders have access to VIP lounges around the world. in Terminal 4 of Madrid’s airport, which has all the comforts for working and relaxing, in addition to a cold buffet and, of course, a self-service bar. These customers can also use the exclusive Fast Track system that allows them to go through security checks in less than two minutes. And
while enjoying all the advantages of Business Club, they will earn even more points if they are members of the Iberia Plus frequent flyer programme.
Location and opening hours
The DALI Lounge:
Level 2 at the main building (T4), just past the security controls.
For use by passengers on short and medium haul flights.
Opening hours: 06:00-00:00.
The VELAZQUEZ Lounge:
Central area on Level 1 at the satellite building (T4S), beyond the shops and restaurants.
For use by passengers on long haul flights.
Opening hours: 06:00-01:30.
The GOYA Lounge:
Level 0 at the satellite building (T4S).
For use by passengers on Spanish domestic flights.
Opening hours: 06:00-00:00.

miami airport American Airlines lounge

American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) and Iberia (IB) have opened first joint Premium lounge. Located in Concourse E just beyond the security checkpoint on the fifth floor, the VIP lounge will provide additional seamless service as part of the joint business agreement among AA, BA and IB to share revenue, coordinate networks and schedules and co-operate commercially on international routes between North America and Europe.
"The opening of miami airport new lounge offer our customers the best service at a time when our presence in Miami is growing significantly – apart from our daily flight between Miami and Madrid we will begin operating three non-stop weekly flights from Miami to Barcelona on March 29," said Jose Maria Alvarado, Iberia's Country Manager in the U.S. "This new Premium lounge is part of a 150 million-euro customer care program that Iberia launched in 2009 to among other things, renovate all of our VIP lounges and upgrade our Business Plus."
"With American and American Eagle operating from six gates in Terminal E and our joint business partners also operating from Terminal E, the Premium lounge offers customers traveling through Miami a convenient place to relax before, between and after flights," Peter Dolara, senior vice president of American Airlines – Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America, said.

The newly opened lounge is spread across 6,000 square feet and offers seating for 120 guests. The multi-functional business center has work stations, some with HP Compaq dc7900 PCs with complimentary high-speed Internet access, that enable guests to stay connected while traveling. Other amenities include two TV lounges with flat-panel TVs, a children's room with HP PCs outfitted with age-appropriate programming, and spa-like showers.

Travelers visiting the Premium lounge can also take advantage of free food and beverages. Customers can order premium liquors, wines and beer, as well as coffee, tea, sodas and water. For those looking for a bite to eat, the lounge offers a complimentary lunch, afternoon tea or light supper menu.

The AA, BA, IB Premium lounge is open daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and welcomes oneworld eligible International First Class, Business Class and Emerald and Sapphire customers. Customers traveling on an AA-operated transcontinental full fare First Class (F and Z inventory) or full fare Business Class (J and U inventory) ticket, as well as Admirals Club members departing from Concourse E, may also access the lounge

british airways amex Premium Card application bonus

The British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card is the fastest way to earn BA Miles and No annual fee, enabling you to collect more on everyday spend and double BA Miles on flights

Earn BA Miles faster
apply for ba amex credit card and get 18,000 bonus BA Miles when you spend £3,000 within the first 3 months of Cardmembership.
Earn 1 BA Mile for virtually every £1 you spend with the British Airways American Express Credit Card. Spend over £20,000 with british airways amex UK Premium Card in a year and you’ll also get a companion voucher which you can exchange for a companion ticket on the same flight and cabin class, when you redeem your BA Miles for plane tickets.

BA Executive Club
The British Airways American Express Credit Card automatically enrols you into the British Airways frequent flyer program, the Executive Club. You'll get priority on flight waiting lists, your seat and meal choices on flights and the chance to earn more BA Miles.
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southwest get you through security faster

southwest Fly By Lanes are priority check-in and security lanes that get Business Select™ Customers and frequent flyer of the Rapid Rewards A-List through security faster at select airports. Less time in line means you can spend more time doing what you want before your flight.
Dallas-based Southwest said the priority lanes, which are branded “Fly By,” are part of an initiative to enhance customer experience by allowing select passengers to move more quickly through the security check-in process.
You must present your A-List Membership card or a boarding pass indicating you are traveling on a Business class Fare in order to access the Fly By Security Lane.
they're available at 64 airports, including Baltimore/Washington BWI/Marshall Airport, Dallas Love Field,Seattle-Tacoma, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Orange County John Wayne, Denver International airport, San Francisco and Los Angeles International.
southwest airlines Passengers can take advantage of the program by presenting an A-List identification card or a Business Select boarding pass. Business Select fares provide extra perks, while A-List status applies to Rapids Rewards members who fly 16 qualifying round trips in 12 months.
Southwest serves customers in central New Mexico from the Albuquerque International Sunport.