Emirates to bring Thales AVANT Inflight Entertainment System to New Boeing 777X Fleet

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Emirates has just announced a partnership with Thales to equip the new Boeing 777X fleet with the Thales AVANT inflight entertainment system. The new aircraft is due for delivery starting mid-2020 and it will be enhaced with the state-of-the-art inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system. This major investment underscores Emirates’ continued commitment to providing the best possible passenger experience, and its strategy to ensure the best and latest technology complements its young and modern fleet.

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China's Juneyao Airlines to join Star Alliance in 2017

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Juneyao Airlines (known as 吉祥航空 which translates into Auspicious Airlines) that is based in Shanghai, China, has announced that it will be joining the world's largest airline alliance group, Star Alliance in 2017. Founded in 2005, Juneyao Airlines operate international and domestic flights from both Shanghai airports as it now aims to expand its international services for more Chinese tourists to travel abroad. 

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Emirates to Operate A380 Service between Christchurch and Dubai from 30 October 2016

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Upgrading from the current Boeing 777-300ER fleet that services Christchurch daily, Emirates will be introducing the airline's flagship double-decker aircraft from 30 October 2016 with the introduction of the A380 which will now fly the route five times daily.

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Savour Specialities from Akita, Saitama and Shimane Prefectures on ANA from September to November 2016

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As part of the on-going Tastes of JAPAN programme (read about the feature in June to August this year), ANA will be showcasing the quality produce and specialties from the Akita, Saitama and Shimane prefectures in-flight as well as at the various airport lounges from September to November 2016.

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GIVEAWAY: Five FREE Flight Alerts on App in the Air (10 Winners)

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Going on a vacation seems like a great idea but traveling internationally is not completely fuss-free either. You will have to go through a couple of metal detectors, take your laptop and iPad out of your well-packed bag, take off your shoes (sometimes!), talk to a bunch of law-enforcing people, remember where you stuff your phone and wallet (and passport!) while still keeping the time to catch your flight. When you finally you get through it all and sashay down to the gate printed on your boarding pass minutes before boarding, your greatest nightmare may then hit you there and then - gate change. Here's a solution and I'm giving out 5 FREE Flight Alerts below so read on to find out how to win them! 

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New All-Time Favourites Meal on SilkAir Business Class

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The full-service regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, has just announced the official launch of the All-Time Favourites menu which is a speciailly-curated selection of meals that are available on SilkAir flights from Singapore (3 hours and above) in Business Class. Similar to Book the Cook on Singapore Airlines, the All-Time Favourites menu will be made available to eligible customers via the respective SilkAir or Singapore Airlines websites, or through travel agents and the SilkAir or Singapore Airlines reservations offices, and will be available for all meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Third Star Wars™ Themed ANA JET C-3PO™ to Fly from March 2017

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The third Star Wars Themed ANA JET to join the fleet is the C-3PO™ ANA JET with the iconic C-3PO on its Boeing 777-200. This plane will join the other two (BB-8™ ANA JET and R2-D2™ ANA JET) as part of the STAR WARS™ Project, a five-year agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. Unveiled to Star Wars fans last week on 15 July 2016, the C-3PO aircraft plans to start flying on domestic routes in Japan from the end of March 2017.

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mySQupgrade - Submit a Closed Bid and (May) Be Upgraded

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When I traveled to Auckland last year for work, I mentioned that it was possible to bid for an upgrade on the Air New Zealand flight that I was on. Today, it appears that Singapore Airlines has finally jumped on the bandwagon to offer a similar service to selected passengers. 

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