South African Airways has won a prestigious Feather Award from the Airports Company of South Africa, honouring the airline as the ‘Best Full Service Airline’ at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
This is the second Feather Award SAA has received this year, after walking away with ‘Best Domestic (full service) Carrier’ at Port Elizabeth Airport.
The Feather Awards are ACSA’s service excellence awards, based on the findings of two independent organisations - the Transport Research Laboratory based in the UK and the Airports Council based in Switzerland.
ACSA presents these awards annually to industry players, airlines and aviation service providers who have excelled in service excellence, to airlines and companies working in the South African aviation industry.
SAA’s low-cost carrier, Mango, was also honoured with an award as Best Domestic (low-cost) airline.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Arik Fly to Luanda
Arik Air is to begin scheduled flights from its hub in Lagos to the Angolan capital, Luanda, becoming the first and only Nigerian carrier to operate scheduled flights between the two cities.
The first flight is to launch on 13 December and will operate twice weekly on a Tuesday and Saturday.
The outbound flight will depart Lagos Murtala Muhammed International every Tuesday at 07h00 (local time) and arrive in Luanda at 10h10 (local time). The inbound flight will leave Luanda at 11h50 and arrive back in Lagos at 14h55.
Every Saturday, the outbound flight will depart Lagos at 02h00 and arrive in Luanda at 05h05. The inbound flight will leave Luanda at 07h00 and arrive in Lagos at 10h05. Passengers on Arik’s international routes from London (UK), Dakar (Senegal), Accra (Ghana) and Cotonou (Benin) can connect onwards to Luanda with convenient connections in both directions.
The Lagos - Luanda route will be served with a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The 737-800 is a two class compartment and the configuration is 16 Business Class seats and 132 Economy Class. Business Class passengers can enjoy a 44” seat pitch, cradle-style seat with 8.6” individual screens. Economy Class passengers will equally enjoy plenty of room on the 3h 10min flight with a seat pitch of 34”.
The first flight is to launch on 13 December and will operate twice weekly on a Tuesday and Saturday.
The outbound flight will depart Lagos Murtala Muhammed International every Tuesday at 07h00 (local time) and arrive in Luanda at 10h10 (local time). The inbound flight will leave Luanda at 11h50 and arrive back in Lagos at 14h55.
Every Saturday, the outbound flight will depart Lagos at 02h00 and arrive in Luanda at 05h05. The inbound flight will leave Luanda at 07h00 and arrive in Lagos at 10h05. Passengers on Arik’s international routes from London (UK), Dakar (Senegal), Accra (Ghana) and Cotonou (Benin) can connect onwards to Luanda with convenient connections in both directions.
The Lagos - Luanda route will be served with a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The 737-800 is a two class compartment and the configuration is 16 Business Class seats and 132 Economy Class. Business Class passengers can enjoy a 44” seat pitch, cradle-style seat with 8.6” individual screens. Economy Class passengers will equally enjoy plenty of room on the 3h 10min flight with a seat pitch of 34”.
Avis Announces Coach Charter Acquisition
Avis Rent a Car has announced the acquisition of the Avis Coach Charter operation as a corporate business, effective from October 2011.
The coach charter company started as a licensee operation in 2008. Avis Southern Africa Chief Executive, Keith Rankin, says “Avis Rent a Car now owns 75% of the company, with former licensee Nobbie Marais owning the remaining 25%.”
Marais, who has 28 years of experience in the business, will remain on board as general manager of Avis Coach Charter. Rankin says with the Coach Charter operation being a strategic part of Avis’ Total Transport Solution, the car rental company decided to purchase a shareholding in the organisation with a view to facilitating growth and taking service delivery to a new level.
The coach charter company started as a licensee operation in 2008. Avis Southern Africa Chief Executive, Keith Rankin, says “Avis Rent a Car now owns 75% of the company, with former licensee Nobbie Marais owning the remaining 25%.”
Marais, who has 28 years of experience in the business, will remain on board as general manager of Avis Coach Charter. Rankin says with the Coach Charter operation being a strategic part of Avis’ Total Transport Solution, the car rental company decided to purchase a shareholding in the organisation with a view to facilitating growth and taking service delivery to a new level.
1time To Expand To Lanseria
1time Airline is set to begin operating from Lanseria International Airport in March 2012. Flights offered from the airport will include two daily return flights to Durban and Cape Town, catering mainly for the increased business activity and holiday market in March and April.
“Lanseria Airport is a convenient option for passengers staying or operating in the Northern or North-Western suburbs of Johannesburg, as it provides a great alternative to O.R. Tambo International. The airport also presents a great opportunity to significantly increase our passenger share”, said 1time’s CEO, Rodney James.
The new routes from Lanseria International Airport represent 1time’s first venture to a so-called “secondary airport”, which is consistent with the trend of low-cost carriers the world over. For more information, visit www.1time.co.za.
“Lanseria Airport is a convenient option for passengers staying or operating in the Northern or North-Western suburbs of Johannesburg, as it provides a great alternative to O.R. Tambo International. The airport also presents a great opportunity to significantly increase our passenger share”, said 1time’s CEO, Rodney James.
The new routes from Lanseria International Airport represent 1time’s first venture to a so-called “secondary airport”, which is consistent with the trend of low-cost carriers the world over. For more information, visit www.1time.co.za.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Grenadier Limited Win Award for Sankara Nairobi
Hotel developers Grenadier Limited were successful in the category of Best New Hotel Construction & Design, Africa at the International Property Awards 2011, in Dubai
The award was for the Sankara Nairobi and is Grenadier’s first ever award.
The Hotel Awards were launched this year having evolved from the long-established International Property Awards, which are regarded as the definitive awards’ programme. These specific awards are in association with Bloomberg Television and form part of the International Hotel Awards. Their aim is to identify and highlight the very best hotels and hospitality professionals across the globe.
Winners were selected by a judging panel consisting of 20 professionals who collectively have a profound knowledge of the hospitality industry. Some of the judges included UK account manager of Google, James Bacon, managing director of Skibo Castle in Scotland
Friday, December 2, 2011
Air France Unveils Top Chef For Business Cabin
For the next six months, Chef Joel Robuchon will serve as the first of Air France’s ambassadors of the art of French gastronomy, as the airline plans to offer exceptional dishes in Business Class, on long-haul flights departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Business Class passengers can look forward to some of Robuchon’s signature dishes, including Basque shrimp and turmeric-scented pasta with lemon grass; chicken breast in green curry sauce, poppy seed rice, carrots and shiitake mushrooms; and crayfish pasta with Nantua sauce. One of the four hot meal choices offered on board, will be renewed every 10 days.
Robuchon has 27 Michelin stars and is at the head of more than 20 establishments, from gourmet restaurants to gastronomic workshops, featuring innovative concepts in which exquisite food melds easily with a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Business Class passengers can look forward to some of Robuchon’s signature dishes, including Basque shrimp and turmeric-scented pasta with lemon grass; chicken breast in green curry sauce, poppy seed rice, carrots and shiitake mushrooms; and crayfish pasta with Nantua sauce. One of the four hot meal choices offered on board, will be renewed every 10 days.
Robuchon has 27 Michelin stars and is at the head of more than 20 establishments, from gourmet restaurants to gastronomic workshops, featuring innovative concepts in which exquisite food melds easily with a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Southern Sun introduces StayEasy Lusaka
Business and leisure travellers now have a budget option in the heart of Zambia, Lusaka, with the opening of Southern Sun's new StayEasy Lusaka on the 24th of November.
It’s located in the new multi-million dollar development, the Levy Business Park. Built in accordance with environmentally friendly principles, all 130 rooms are styled with contemporary décor, crisp linen and en-suite bathrooms.
Accommodation options include double or twin bed configurations and all rooms contain flat-screen televisions with selected local and DSTV satellite channels, air-conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
Lusaka has a boardroom that can accommodate up to 15 people, wireless Internet hotspots and self-service workstations. In addition, the hotel is conveniently located along Church Road, minutes from the CBD. Guests can also visit nearby dining and entertainment facilities on site at the Levy Business Park Mall, while the hotel swimming pool offers an easy outlet for some revitalisation or relaxation.
The price $109.00 per night includes a complimentary light breakfast buffet for up to two people.
It’s located in the new multi-million dollar development, the Levy Business Park. Built in accordance with environmentally friendly principles, all 130 rooms are styled with contemporary décor, crisp linen and en-suite bathrooms.
Accommodation options include double or twin bed configurations and all rooms contain flat-screen televisions with selected local and DSTV satellite channels, air-conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.
Lusaka has a boardroom that can accommodate up to 15 people, wireless Internet hotspots and self-service workstations. In addition, the hotel is conveniently located along Church Road, minutes from the CBD. Guests can also visit nearby dining and entertainment facilities on site at the Levy Business Park Mall, while the hotel swimming pool offers an easy outlet for some revitalisation or relaxation.
The price $109.00 per night includes a complimentary light breakfast buffet for up to two people.
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