Cathay Pacific Airways announced the Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) for Economy Class passengers travelling to and from North America would be adjusted for tickets issued on or after 21 July 2008. There is no change in the allowance for those travelling in First or Business Class or for all passengers travelling to other destinations.

The maximum weight allowed for each bag carried by an Economy Class passenger flying to and from North America will be revised from 32kg to 23kg (50lbs), with a maximum of two bags. The same weight allowance applies to infants travelling at 10 percent of the applicable adult fare and not occupying a seat, though only one bag is allowed.

A flat charge for each bag above 23kg and below 32kg will be US$25 or the equivalent in local currency. Above 32kg, the existing excess baggage charges for each additional piece will apply.

The allowable size for each piece of baggage carried by an Economy Class passenger to and from North America remains unchanged at 158cm (62in) in any combination of the three dimensions. The three dimensions for infant luggage must not exceed 115cm (45in).

British Airways Executive Club members who book and fly between 18 June and 30 September 2008 will be able to benefit from a bonus miles offer. The number of BA Miles they receive will depend on the cabin they fly in, as shown in the table below.

In addition, members can then enter a Lucky Draw to win one of four prizes - the top prize being 1,000,000 BA Miles, with runner up prizes of 500,000 BA Miles, 250,000 BA Miles and 100,000 BA Miles. To be eligible for the draw members must book and fly between 18 June and 30 September 2008.

Any customer who joins the Executive Club, and resides in Hong Kong, will also be eligible to go into the million mile draw provided they book and fly in the qualifying period - 18 June to 30 September 2008. For more information, please visit ba.com/millionmilesdraw.

June 25, 2008: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has been recognised for the excellence and quality of its service and in-flight experience in the ‘Airline of the Year Category' at the second Annual awards ceremony, held at the British Museum in London on 17 June 2008.

It was for the first time that these awards, which honour individuals and companies that best serve the interests of consumers, included a category recognising airlines that have achieved high customer satisfaction scores for multiple service parameters, including cabin staff, pre-flight service, cleanliness, comfort, food and value for money.

The "Which?"  Best Airline consumer survey, on the basis of which award winners were determined, drew on a stringent assessment of 71 airlines by over 30,000 "Which?" readers, based on their experiences with the same. Jet Airways achieved a total satisfaction rating of 84%, a percentage point behind winner Singapore Airlines.

Jet Airways, which flies daily from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar to London Heathrow, operates one of the youngest fleet in the skies and scored maximum marks for its exceptional onboard catering, in-flight entertainment, cleanliness, comfort and value for money.

Jet Airways' General Manager for UK & Ireland, Duncan Gambrill, commented: "Jet Airways has served the UK for just two years and only launched its new cabin products last year, including our herringbone lie-flat Première seats and private First Class suites.  So this is an enormous achievement, especially against other longer-established airlines.  We are delighted to be recognised in this way.   It is a testament to our belief that Jet Airways is India's premier international airline, and is a tremendous boost towards achieving our goal of being one of the world's top five airlines by 2010".

With the acquisition of Jet Lite, Jet Airways now has a combined fleet strength of 108 aircraft and offers customers a schedule of over 525 flights daily. 

From this summer, United customers traveling through Chicago will receive red carpet treatment with the new United Red Carpet Club. The enhanced club that is more than double in size and has new furniture and a modern design now offers travelers a more pleasant environment to work or relax. The club is adjacent to gate B18 in O'Hare's Terminal 1, and customers will be conveniently located near many of the international flights operated by United and Star Alliance partner Lufthansa. The club is available to Red Carpet Club members and customers traveling internationally in United First and United Business, and any United customer may purchase a one-time pass for USD50. These customers and members also receive complimentary Wi-Fi service powered by T-Mobile HotSpot.

United Airlines  - Online Check-in
Easy Check-in online function is available. Customers will be able to check-in online for all UA domestic and international flights. Online check-in is available 24 hours prior to flight departure and up to 1 hour before departure for U.S. domestic flights and up to 2 hours before departure for all international flights.

SriLankan Airlines is proud to introduce online check-in facilities in Hong Kong International Airport. Passengers from Hong Kong now even have the luxury of choosing their own seat on the aircraft, through the remarkably easy to use system and it considerably reduces the time spent in the check-in area. Online Check-In opens 24 hours before a flight and continues up to 2 hours before a flight. One could even check-in groups of passengers, if the required information and reference numbers are available. Passenger simply needs to visit SriLankan's website www.srilankan.aero and click on "Online check-in". The next step is to merely key in four simple entries - name, airport, flight number and booking reference number. The system will automatically assign a seat, which the passenger can change through a user friendly chart that shows the aircraft's seating plan, identifying reserved seats in a different color. The Boarding Pass is then displayed on screen, with all necessary details. Passengers may take a printout of their boarding pass if they wish, although it is not required since he or she can produce the e-ticket at the airport and receive a printout of the Boarding Pass from SriLankan staff. Passengers proceed direct to the Baggage Drop Counter, where their bags will be weighed. Any Excess Baggage matters will be handled at that time. At present, passengers who require special care such as infants and wheelchair passengers will continue to be handled by SriLankan Office, and not through the online system.

Virgin Atlantic is increasing its frequency between Hong Kong and London Heathrow from daily to twice a day. From 28 October 2008, flight VS238 will depart from London Heathrow three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursday & Saturdays) and then daily from 04 December 2008.  Flight VS239 will depart from Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 29 October 2008, and then operate daily from 05 December 2008.