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HAMBURG, Germany, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC), today announced that is has become the majority shareholder in AeroMobile Communications, LTD. (AeroMobile). The transaction underscores Panasonic's commitment to AeroMobile and to its eXPhone product, which is a key element in the company's long term in-flight connectivity and communications strategy....
PARIS, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Groupe (EURONEXT Paris: FR0000130577) announced today the acquisition of two specialty marketing agencies in Asia: King Harvests and Luminous. Both agencies will be integrated into MSLGROUP, the flagship strategic communications network of Publicis Groupe. Founded in 2002, with 360-degree marketing capabilities across Tier-one and Tier-two cities in Mainland China, King Harvests' staff of more than 100 offer particularly strong...
BEIJING, Mar. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The airport fast immigration service has been enthusiastically welcomed by Air China's VIP passengers since its introduction on the carrier's links to Sydney/Melbourne in 2011. As part of the endeavor to further improve customer experience and make more exclusive benefits available to VIP passengers, the fast immigration service was rolled out on the Beijing-Paris route starting March 1, benefiting the carrier's VIP passengers. (Logo:...
BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As part of its effort to build its hub in China's southwestern city of Chengdu, Air China will open a Shanghai-Chengdu-Mumbai route on May 2, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO ) With the introduction of the new service, Mumbai will be the 10th city accessible by Air China's flights from Chengdu; the other cities include Tokyo, Nagoya, Seoul, Singapore, Bangalore, Kathmandu, Karachi, Taipei China and Hong...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayama.com, the online travel agency that specializes in international travel, announces today its list of unique off the beaten path countries for traveling with children internationally - including airlines and activities for each location that are ideal for families with children of all ages. "There is no doubt that traveling with children on international flights is a challenge, but that does not mean that it cannot be...
VANCOUVER, Canada, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Canadian government authorities have awarded Air China with the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit Trial (CTT) status effective February 1, 2012. Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas who are in direct transit through Vancouver (YVR) on their way to and from the United States are no longer required to obtain a Canadian Temporary Residence Permit. Only five international airlines serving Canada have...
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Dr. Zhihang Chi, Air China's Vice President & General Manager for North America, officially announced today the deployment of one of Air China's B777-300 ERs on the Los Angeles-Beijing route effective February 1, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO) As the largest long-range twin-engine jetliner, the B777-300ER is cleaner, greener and more fuel-efficient. It also brings twin-engine efficiency...
BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- World Brand Lab, an internationally renowned rating agency, bestowed awards upon the world's 500 most influential brands at the recent World CEO Annual Conference 2011 held in Hong Kong. With a brand valued at USD 7.6 billion, Air China stands at number 345 in the rankings, 38 slots more advanced than in 2010 - the 5th fastest brand moving towards the top. Air China is also the only Chinese carrier featured in the rankings. At the same time, Air...
BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Starting March 10, 2012, Air China will resume Shanghai-Paris rotations CA833/4 and change the Shanghai-Beijing-Paris service CA933/4 to Beijing-Paris direct service. B777-300ER widebodies will be used on these routes to replace the original A340. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO )(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111228/CN27824 ) Air China's Paris office recently invited nearly two hundred guests from the...
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines grew its global network throughout 2011, adding more than 30 new destinations through strategic relationships with leading airlines around the globe. By focusing on intensifying codeshare relationships and loyalty program partnerships, including the ability for customers to enjoy reciprocal benefits when traveling to more than 1,050 new destinations, American now offers more travel choices and greater benefits to...
