Monday 28 September 2015

Air India recruits 800 additional cabin crew for better on board services


Air India has said that the airliner has recruited 800 people to join its cabin crew staff.
These 800 additional cabin crew members will likely be inducted into the company by October 2015, to help the airline tide over massive shortage and improve its on-time performance.
“We have completed the recruitment process of hiring 800 cabin crew. Of these, a batch of 311 cabin crew have already joined the duty while another batch of 270 cabin crew, which is currently undergoing the mandatory training, will be joining soon,” sources close to the development told PTI, adding that the process would be completed before the Winter Schedule.
“The training process of another batch of 111 cabin crew is likely to commence by August and for the remaining ones thereafter. We hope to have all the 800 cabin crew on duty by October and this would help us improve our on-time performance besides providing better onboard services,” they said.

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Tuesday 22 September 2015

A New Airport For Indian Billionaires ???



On a recent trip to the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, federal Power Minister Piyush Goyal sensed the region could woo investment from SoftBank Group Corp.’s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son, who happened to be elsewhere in the country.
When Goyal asked for Son to fly to the state capital Raipur immediately, Son’s colleague — mindful of India’s thicket of aviation rules — thought the minister had lost his mind.
"He said, are you crazy?" Goyal recounted in a Sept. 8 interview in New Delhi. "We’re in a US-registered plane, just to get a permission takes 14 days."
Goyal said he made about 10 calls to clear Son’s flight in just 15 minutes, a rare intervention that few in India can expect. Instead, onerous rules sometimes delay private planes by days and are causing India’s business jet fleet to shrink even as the economy grows 7 per cent. For a body representing billionaires such as tycoon Anand Mahindra, a step toward friendlier skies is to develop a network of airports just for private jets.
The group, the Business Aircraft Operators Association, is lobbying the government to turn an airport about 137 kilometers (85 miles) from the financial capital Mumbai into the country’s first airfield exclusively for business planes. It’s currently used by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. for military aircraft.
"It’s about building an ecosystem for general and business aviation, and it’s also about creating jobs," Jayant Nadkarni, the association’s president in Gurgaon near New Delhi, said in an interview. "Our industry is in recession. We’ve seen slowing growth for the last seven to eight years, and this year it will be less than zero per cent."


Hiroe Kotera, a spokeswoman for SoftBank in Tokyo, declined to comment on the incident described by Goyal.
India, China
Greater China had 330 business jets in 2013, more than double India’s 125, according to estimates from Bombardier Inc. The aerospace company forecasts stronger growth in India than China by 2033 — more than 900 per cent to 1,320 aircraft versus 600 per cent to 2,525.
At the same time, Bombardier says in its market forecast that India’s "business aviation growth potential in the near term continues to be weighed down by high fees, taxes and bureaucracy," adding that fleet expansion has outpaced infrastructure growth, leaving inadequate facilities in Mumbai.
It’s easy to see why pressure from the rich to ease bottlenecks may intensify.
Growth
India is the fastest-growing major economy along with China, and according to Cap Gemini SA and Royal Bank of Canada the wealth of its high net worth individuals expanded at the quickest pace in the world last year to US$785 billion (RM3.3 trillion). That provides plenty of ammunition for plane purchases. 
The nation of 1.27 billion also has the seventh-biggest land area, with hundreds of airports that are too small for commercial airliners. Business jets can also be used as air ambulances, and are able to fly to remote areas.
Overall air travel is also growing, in part because of base fares sometimes as low as 2 cents on commercial carriers. Indian airlines need 1,740 new planes over the next 20 years valued at US$240 billion, according to Boeing Co.
The average net worth of a private jet user is about nine times greater than a passenger flying first class in commercial carriers, according to Fabrizio Poli, managing partner of aviation firm Tyrus Wings in London. Allowing the rich to travel more easily encourages them to invest and create jobs, he said.
In Mumbai, a lack of space at the main airport forces small aircraft planning stops of more than 48 hours to park hundreds of miles away after dropping off their passengers, according to the Business Aircraft Operators Association.
Bad timing
They also face restrictions in Mumbai from taking off or landing at just the time billionaires might want to: 8am to 10am to arrive for the day’s deal-making, and 5pm to 7:30pm when their work is done.
The billionaire Indian Poonawalla family doesn’t have a parking slot in the financial capital and so stores its jet in Pune, about 118 kilometers from Mumbai.
"It takes three to four days to get a permission to take off, whereas it should be three to four hours," said Adar Poonawalla, the chief executive of Serum Institute of India Ltd., Asia’s largest vaccine maker. "When you want a modification or change, it takes two days."
Expanding airports, especially in Mumbai, would "add a lot of value to the country," Poonawalla said.
Whether the government will move quickly to help the country’s wealthiest fly more easily is an open question, given the pressure to focus instead on helping the more than 750 million Indians living on less than US$2 per day.
"Policymakers in India consider it politically risky to be seen supporting business jets," said Amber Dubey, the New Delhi- based head of aerospace at KPMG. "This is despite the fact that they themselves are key users. It’s seen as the playground of the super-rich." 

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Tuesday 1 September 2015

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Thursday 27 August 2015

Singapore Changi International Airport - Interesting Facts

Singapore Changi Airport feels like a second home for many frequent flyers . But even though you head there very often you may be somewhat astonished by how little you about your beloved airport until you read this blog today. You will fall in love with this world class airport on a whole new level.
From catching a free movie at the airport’s theatre, to taking a stroll at the Sunflower Garden and the Butterfly Garden – there are so many things to do, see and eat at Changi Airport before catching your flight. The next time you go on a holiday, be sure to arrive early at the airport because your holiday truly begins at Singapore Changi Airport.
Here are things you never knew about the Singapore Changi Airport.
Changi Airport Butterfly Garden

#1 Make friends with butterflies at the Butterfly Garden

Spend some time at the butterfly garden – the first of its kind to be featured in an airport – with 47 species, and more than 1000 butterflies roaming around the garden. Yes, you read that right. A butterfly garden within our very own airport.
Butterfly Garden
Unlike wild butterflies which are very cautious towards humans, the butterflies here are very accustomed to visitors, and they won’t fly away in fright even if you are close enough to count the spots on their wings. It is quite an amazement to be so “up close and personal” with the butterflies. There are also educational corners and individual enclosures which will give you more insights into the life cycle of a butterfly. And if you are lucky, you will be able to catch the birth of a butterfly as it emerges from the pupa.
Changi Airport Sunflower Garden
Sunflower Garden

#2 Take a stroll at the Sunflower Garden

A Sunflower Garden in the airport? This is surely one thing in Changi Airport that most people never knew about. No flower quite like the sunflower to brightens up our days. The next time you are in Changi Airport, remember to drop by the rooftop sunflower garden at level three of departure transit lounge at Terminal 2.
Movie Theatre

#3 Catch a free movie at the theatre

If you have some time to spare before your flight, why not catch a show at the movie theatre? Movie buffs will be delighted to know that the movie theatres are open 24 hours daily, and the screenings are free!The movie theatres can be found at Terminal 2′s departure transit lounge south on level three, and at Terminal 3′s department transit lounge north on level three. The films are all up to date and we swear by the comfort level of the seats, too! The movies at terminal 2′s theatre are from FOX movies, while the ones from Terminal 3′s theatre are recently released movies specially curated by the team at Changi Airport.
Entertainment Deck

#4 Play games at the Entertainment Deck

The Entertainment Deck at the departure transit lounge at level 3 of Terminal 2 has an array of entertainment facilities such as Xbox Kinect Room, MTV booth, XBOX360 and Playstation 3 consoles, music area and the aforementioned movie theatre.
Xperience Zone

#5 Watch the latest sports events at the Xperience Zone

Sports lovers can head to the Xperience Zone to watch the latest sports events on large screen in the comfort of plush, cushioned seats which come with its own set of speakers for a surround sound experience.
Kids Playground

#6 Kids’ Friendly Playgrounds

For families with kids in tow, Changi Airport has several children’s playgrounds at the three terminals. Your kids can not only make new friends with the other kiddos, but also run around in comfort – a great way for them to work off their excess energy so that you can enjoy a peaceful flight later.
Slide at T3

#7 Go for a slide

Singapore’s tallest slide, The Slide @ T3 is a four-storey tall slide, and is every kid’s favourite playground. The best part is that the slide is located in the public area of Terminal 3′s arrival hall – all you have to do is to spend S$10 at Changi Airport in a single receipt to redeem a free ride.
Changi Airport Fish Spa
Fish Spa Reflexology

#8 Go for a Fish Spa or a massage

After shopping, head to Fish Spa & Reflexology at Terminal 1 for a pampering quick treat. For those who prefer something more traditional, they also provide a range of massages like foot reflexology, neck & shoulder massage, TCM Tui-Na, Thai yoga massage, and hot stone massage.
Osim Massage Chair

#9 Free massage

If not, there are plenty of massage chairs – scattered all over the airport – to provide relief for your tired feet.
Snooze Lounge

#10 Take a nap at the Snooze Lounge

If you are feeling tired before the flight, go straight to the Snooze Lounge at Terminal 3 – with comfy leather chairs and a relaxing environment. Quite the perfect place to catch forty winks. Just don’t oversleep and miss your flight!
Social Tree

#11 Capture memories at the Social Tree

The Social Tree is one of the newest additions to Terminal 1. Changi Airport’s memory capsule is like no other – there are eight photo booths where you can capture memories via photos and videos and have them archived permanently, and retrieve them on subsequent visits to the airport. Just imagine: you can take a photo with your loved ones during this trip. One year, two years, ten years down the road, you will be able to rekindle the good times every time you are back at Changi Airport.
Social Tree Changi Airport
This is after all what our beloved airport is about. From sending off your friends for their overseas studies, to going on a holiday with your family, and receiving friends who are visiting Singapore, every memory at Changi Airport is priceless. The bonus is that you are also able to upload the photos and videos on your own social networking profiles.
iShopChangi

#12 iShopChangi – Duty Free Shopping Online

Before you go to the airport to explore all the facilities, there is actually a chance to do some duty free shopping before flying. Everyone knows about the awesome duty free shopping at Changi Airport, but not many people have heard of iShopChangi, which allows you to enjoy tax and duty-free shopping at the comfort of your home. It is essentially an e-commerce platform which curates the most popular duty-free products from Changi Airport’s retail shops – including beauty, wine & spirits, chocolates & delicatessen, IT & Electronics, as well as timepieces.
All you have to do is to click to purchase via the website, and pick them up when you are at the departure terminal before going to the flight gate. It is that easy! What’s more, there is a 30-day Money Back Guarantee. For those who are not satisfied with their purchases, they can return the product within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.
You can make your online purchases on iShopChangi from as early as two weeks to 24 hours before your flight. Shop away at www.ishopchangi.com
Kinetic rain
There are too many facilities at Changi Airport that it is impossible for us to highlight all of them in this feature. Other noteworthy mentions are Kinetic Rain, Enchanted Garden, Koi Pond and an open-air rooftop Cactus garden.For more information, go to www.changiairport.com
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Friday 29 May 2015

                            The World's Highest Airport

                                                   Daocheng Yading Airport, Tibet 




At an elevation of 4,411 metres (14,472ft) above sea level Daocheng Yading Airport is the highest airport in the world. 

The region is a gateway to Tibet, one that Beijing has sought to promote for tourism as way of damping down dissent among the native Tibetan population and stabilising the area through economic development



Construction started after the airport was approved in April 2011, with a total investment of 1.58 billion yuan (US$255 million). The airport was opened on 16 September 2013.The inaugural flight was Air China flight 4215 on an Airbus A319 from the provincial capital Chengdu, carrying 118 passengers.The opening of the airport cut the journey time between Daocheng and Chengdu to one hour, which previously required a two-day bus trip



Daocheng Yading Airport has a single runway that is 4,200 m (13,800 ft) long and 45 m (148 ft) wide (class 4C). It has a 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft) terminal building that is shaped like a UFO. It is designed to handle 280,000 passengers per year




Aircraft engines produce less thrust at such elevations because of the much thinner air, necessitating longer runways. The runway at Daocheng Yading is 4,200 metres long, just 242 metres shorter than the longest runway at John F Kennedy airport in New York. Passengers are also warned of light-headedness and other symptoms of altitude sickness on arrival

The aerodrome became the world's highest civilian airport, replacing Bangda Airport in Qamdo in the Tibet Autonomous Region, which is 4,334 meters above sea level

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Tuesday 12 May 2015

                                         An Airline Customer Service Agent
  
·         Airline customer service agents are responsible for making sure that passengers and their luggage safely board the right aircraft at the right time
·         In this role you will often be the first person that passengers meet as they start their journey so you need to give them a warm welcome and a positive experience
·         If you like working in a lively fast-paced environment and you enjoy meeting people from different countries and cultures this job could be perfect for you
·          You need to have excellent customer service skills to greet help and reassure passengers some of whom may be anxious or upset




                                             Job Profile
Airline customer service agents are sometimes known as passenger service agents or check-in assistants. In this role, you would usually work for an airline, or for a ground services agent on behalf of an airline.
Your daily tasks will usually include:
·         Dealing with passenger enquiries about flight departures and arrivals
·         Checking passengers in giving seat numbers
·         Providing boarding passes and luggage labels
·         Telling passengers about luggage restrictions
·         Weighing baggage and collecting any excess weight charges
·         Taking care of people with special needs, and unaccompanied children
·         Calming and reassuring nervous passengers.

You may sometimes help passengers through immigration and customs, or escort passengers who have flight connections. You will also specialise in different areas of airport work.




                                               Training
Once you start work, your initial training programme will usually last from four to eight weeks. It will cover:
·         Basic procedures
·         Knowledge of the airport
·         Security training
·         Emergency and evacuation procedures
·         Using the public address system
·         Manual handling

This may be followed by further training, which would include working alongside and observing existing Senior staff Members


                           Skills, interests and qualities
To become an airline customer service agent, you will need:
·         Excellent customer service skills
·         Strong written and communication skills
·         A polite and professional approach
·         The ability to solve problems
·         The ability to deal tactfully with upset or angry passengers
·         Basic Computer skills
·         The ability to work well in a team
·         A Degree from a recognized University



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