Asia-Pacific Business Travel News Summary
Hong Kong International Airport has been voted the world's best airport for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2005 World Airport Awards. Singapore's Changi Airport took the Silver Award as runner-up, while Seoul Incheon Airport came in third place. The awards are based on an annual survey of over 5.5 million passengers, measuring 30 aspects of airport product and service standards.
Key Takeaways:
- Hong Kong International Airport has been voted the world's best airport for the fifth consecutive year, with Singapore's Changi Airport taking the Silver Award and Seoul Incheon Airport coming in third.
- The 2005 World Airport Awards are based on an annual survey of over 5.5 million passengers, measuring 30 aspects of airport product and service standards.
- Singapore Airlines and United Airlines have launched an interline e-ticketing facility, allowing passengers to book and pay for flights with both airlines using a single e-ticket.
- Nikko Hotels International is expanding its properties in China, with new hotels in Dalian and Tianjin, and an expected completion of a new hotel in Tianjin by the end of March 2007.
- Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is offering American Express Cardmembers 50% off published rack rates and a complimentary third night when booking and paying for a two-night stay at most of its hotels in Asia.
- China Southern Airlines and Northwest Airlines have joined forces in a new partnership, allowing members of their respective frequent flyer programs to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by the other airline.
- Bangkok Airways is continuing its route expansion into China with two new non-stop air links between Bangkok and Zhengzhou, and Bangkok and Hangzhou.
- American Express and the Asian Hotels Alliance have joined forces to offer a limited-time promotion, with special rates and a free additional night stay at participating hotels in Asia Pacific.
- Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Blue have all announced increases to their respective fuel surcharges, citing the continued escalation in the price of crude oil and jet fuel.
- Hong Kong Express Airways has received approval to operate from Hong Kong, with plans to launch multiple daily services between Hong Kong and secondary cities in mainland China.
- President Airlines has launched the inaugural charter flight between the new Poipet International Airport and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Statistics:
- 5,584,365 respondents participated in the 2005 World Airport Awards survey.
- The survey measured 30 aspects of airport product and service standards.
- Hong Kong International Airport has been voted the world's best airport for the fifth consecutive year.
- Singapore Airlines and United Airlines have launched an interline e-ticketing facility, available at all Singapore Airlines sales offices and for online bookings at http://www.singaporeair.com/.
- Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is offering American Express Cardmembers 50% off published rack rates and a complimentary third night when booking and paying for a two-night stay at most of its hotels in Asia.
- China Southern Airlines and Northwest Airlines have joined forces in a new partnership, allowing members of their respective frequent flyer programs to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by the other airline.
- Bangkok Airways is operating a weekly service to Zhengzhou and a twice weekly service to Hangzhou.
- Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Blue have increased their respective fuel surcharges.
- Hong Kong Express Airways plans to launch multiple daily services between Hong Kong and secondary cities in mainland China.
- President Airlines is operating the only flights from the new Poipet International Airport.
Sources:
- Asia Pulse
- Skytrax
- Singapore Airlines
- United Airlines
- Nikko Hotels International
- Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
- China Southern Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Bangkok Airways
- American Express
- Asian Hotels Alliance
- Qantas
- Jetstar
- Virgin Blue
- Hong Kong Express Airways
- President Airlines