CONVERGENCE MAR-APR2017

Airlines
Fly From Kuala Lumpur To
Hawaii With AirAsia X!
world-class low fares offering, we will make it possible
for those who could only dream of a vacation across
the Pacific to take that trip."
If you're looking for an affordable trip to Hawaii, say 'Aloha'
to AirAsia X which will fly to Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka, Japan
beginning June 28.
The flights operate four times weekly and is the long-haul
low-cost airline's maiden service to the United States.
AirAsia X Group CEO, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said, "This
is the game-changing destination we have all been waiting
for. By connecting Asean and North Asia to the US with our
"We wish to thank all relevant authorities and
governments for their support. Their vote of confidence
made today's (10 February 2017) unique route launch
possible and we will continue to work closely with all
parties to ensure we can connect more people through
this flagship intercontinental route."
Guests transiting in Osaka do not require a Japanese visa
during the two-hour stopover and can return to their seats
on the flight after clearing security with any carry-on luggage
or belongings.
Guests can also make use of AirAsia's Fly-Thru service to connect
seamlessly to Honolulu from other cities within AirAsia and
AirAsia X’s extensive flight network with just one additional stop.
Qatar Airways
Launches World's Longest Flight
To Auckland, New Zealand
Sit for 17 hours and 30 minutes covering a distance of 14,535 kilometres
Here's a lesson for those learning to be patient.
Try sitting in an airplane for almost 20 hours. If
you're considering it, Qatar Airways has
a solution.
In lieu of turning 20 years old this year, the airline
has begun flying to Auckland, New Zealand from
Doha, Qatar. The flight covers a distance of
14,535 kilometres over 17 hours and 30 minutes.
During its inaugural flight in February, Qatar
Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker
said, "The launch of our new service to Auckland
is an important milestone for Qatar Airways as
we expand both in the region and globally across
our network providing more options and better connections
to exciting business and leisure destinations in Europe and
the Middle East."
Auckland is the first city in New Zealand to be served by Qatar
Airways and will provide a gateway for travellers to visit the
stunning country which is famous for its spectacular coastlines
and lush forest landscapes.
The new daily flight to Auckland is served by a Boeing 777
which has a two-class configuration with 42 seats in Business
Flanked by Qatar Airways stewardess are (from left) Qatar Airways Senior Vice
President Asia Pacific, Marwan Koleilat, Qatar Ambassador to the State, Hamad
Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, Trade
and State Owned Entreprises Minister, Todd McClay and Auckland Airport Chief
Executive, Adrian Littlewood.
Class and 217 seats in Economy Class. Passengers travelling
on board the Qatar Airways Boeing 777 to and from Auckland
in Business Class can enjoy one of the most comfortable fully
lie-flat beds in the sky with 78 inches of seat pitch.
In addition, the on-demand à la carte menu service allows
Business Class passengers to order anything from the menu
at any time during the flight. The aircraft also features the
airline’s award-winning Oryx One entertainment system,
offering up to 3,000 entertainment options on individual
screens in all classes.
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