NEWSFLASH – MARCH 2014

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Codeshare plans for Ethid Airways & JetBlue Airways
The two airlines are to begin codeshare operations that will see Ethid place it’s EY code on selected JetBlue operated flights.  The launch date has not yet been finalized.Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is starting a daily service to Shanghai from March 29.Delta Airlines Named Airline of the Year  By Air Transport World
The ATW awards are among the most coveted and valued honors in the airline industry. Categories included innovation and leadership by executive management; strong financial discipline; a consistent and excellent safety record; proven leadership in community, environmental and technological endeavors; consistent high standards of customer service; and excellent employee relations.

SAA Resumes direct flights to New York
SAA is to resume daily direct flights between Johannesburg and New York on March 9, three weeks ahead of the original planned schedule.

City Lodge Hotels takes ownership of Fairview Hotel
City Lodge Hotels Limited has reached agreement with Nairobi-based Fairview Hotel Limited to acquire the other 50% of a joint venture between the two companies, giving it full ownership of the Fairview Hotel and the Country Lodge in Kenya’s capital city.

Air Namibia & Lufthansa sign interline agreement
Air Namibia and Lufthansa have concluded an interline agreement, which will offer passengers a ‘one stop’ flight between Windhoek and the UK.

Fully flat bed for Delta’s Business Elite Clients
Delta’s Business Elite clients are now guaranteed fully flat-bed seating when flying B767-operated international routes. The airline’s entire fleet of 79 Boeing 767-300ERs and B767-400ERs has been refurbished with 180-degree lie-flat seats with each passenger having direct aisle access.

Garden Court De Waal to be refurbished
Garden Court De Waal in Cape Town will be closing from April 1 to August 31 for a facelift.

Zambian Government to invest billions to upgrade airports
President Michael Sata announced that the Zambian government will invest billions to upgrade and modernize international airports – Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport and Kenneth Kaunda International will be upgraded.

Thai Protests update
Although anti-government protests are continuing in Thailand, the protestors have left major roads in Bangkok and consolidated all action at Lumpini Park. Thai operates as normal and this situation is not affecting the airport’s operation. The other parts of Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui still welcome visitors.