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Business Asia - Travel briefs - Brief Article
* Sydney — Ever wanted to fly on the Concorde? Passengers departing Australia for London or Europe are being offered the chance to upgrade to Concorde by British Airways. The upgrade cost is A$999 (US$602) and the offer is valid only until May 31 under an extension of an earlier discount. Only business class and first-class passengers are eligible. Conditions apply. http://www.bdtishairways.com
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* Hong Kong — United Airlines is now selling train tickets to Hong Kong International Airport at its city ticket office. United has signed an agreement with the Mass Transit Corporation to become the first airline to sell tickets for the Airport Express train service. Any passenger buying a United plane ticket can now also buy their train ticket to the airport at the same time. United passengers can also check in for flights one day before departure, with baggage accepted at either the Hong Kong or Kowloon Airport Express stations. http://www.ual.com.hk
* New Delhi — A new Grand Hyatt hotel opens in the Indian capital, New Delhi, this month. Targeting the “new millennium business traveller”, the 390-room Grand Hyatt Delhi, located 15 minutes from the airport, has an introductory offer until July 31 this year. Room costs under the special rate start from US$185 per night, which is more than US$100 less than the normal published rate. http://www.hyatt.com
* Sydney — Japan’s All Nippon Airways’ ANA Mileage Club is expanding into the Australian market, where ANA frequent travel points can now be accrued on Ansett domestic flights. There is no joining fee, no annual fee and there is bonus mileage for residents of Australia travelling on ANA to Japan between April 15 and July 31 of 1000 miles for economy class passengers and 2000 miles for business class passengers. ANA passengers travelling on an international sector with ANA during 2000 qualify for 25 per cent bonus mileage on international flights taken with ANA during 2001. http://www.ana.co.jp
* Singapore — The seasons are changing. As autumn slowly wraps itself around Sydney, to the north the mercury climbs higher in Asia, and with it comes a new crop of summer specials. The Ritz-Carlton group is one hotel chain to offer new summer discounts. Its American Express 2000 summer promotion rates are valid from May 26 to September 4 this year. Reservations must be made in advance and paid with an American Express card. Some of the discounted rates are as follows per room per night. Sydney’s Double Bay US$151, Hong Kong US$199, Kuala Lumpur US$87, Osaka US$245, Seoul US$200 (weekdays), Shanghai US$130, Singapore US$159 and Sydney US$184. http://www.ritzcarlton.com
— All briefs from Asia Pulse
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