Friday, December 21, 2012

Dubai Shopping Festival – A Shoppers Paradise

Dubai Shopping festival was organized for the 1st time by the government of Dubai, in the year 1996. This world famous festival is known as a shopper’s paradise where you can view the best retail products. This festival is organized in order to promote trade and commerce in Dubai.

This Dubai shopping festival is considered to be known as the most exciting shopping festivals of Dubai. This festival is organized at the starting of a year and just before arrival of summer. Dubai Shopping festival is something that has made Dubai proud.

You will not only find the best electronic products, but can participate in many activities that are organized by the government. Film festivals, special events for youngsters, impressive street splays, night fireworks, International fashion shows, and many others are some of the cultural and entertainment programs that are organized for visitors.

Innovative programs are organized every year, which makes the Shopping festival unique and remarkable.

This festival is another technique of promoting tourism in Dubai. No doubt it has been a matter of pride for Dubai. Their authorities ensure to organize remarkable events to attract many tourists. This festival also improves the economic condition of the country.

DSF, at 1st was started as a simple shopping event, where people get to view the best products. As time passed, this festival is also known for their various entertainment programs.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Qatar Airways boosts Bangkok flight connections


Qatar Airways boosts Bangkok flight connections

 
Qatar Airways boosts Bangkok flight connections
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in the number of scheduled flights to Bangkok from three to four a day, effective February 20th next year.
The additional daily service, taking frequency up to 28 non-stop flights a week, marks a significant rise in capacity on one of the airline’s busiest routes from its Doha hub.
The increase is in response to growing demand, particularly from key feeder markets across Europe, Middle East, Africa and The Americas.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is one of Asia’s premier hubs and from here passengers can connect to destinations in neighbouring countries and across Thailand.
All flights on the Doha – Bangkok route are operated with Qatar Airways’ flagship long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft offering a Business and Economy Class configuration and fully interactive audio and video personal entertainment system with a choice of over 1,000 programme options.

Cort:breakingtravelnews.com 

Dubai Shopping Festival -DSF 2013

Dubai Shopping Festival - DSF 2013
from 03 Jan to 03 Feb'2013

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS LEAVING FROM SAUDIA

As per the Saudi Governments new directive finger prints of all passengers even on leaving Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be obtained at Immigration counters at the Airport while stamping passports.


It has been observed that new procedure adopted by Authorities is resulting extra time at the counters & result long queues and delay in departure. The Airlines advise you to report before 4 HRS at the counter to ensure timely check in and boarding.

SAUDI AIRLINES BAGGAGE DETAILS

SAUDI AIR LINES Baggage and Optional Fees

Free Baggage Allowance and Baggage Fees for flights within Saudi Arabia

  • Guest Class passengers are entitled to carry one piece of luggage weighing 25kg maximum.
  • First Class & Business Class passengers are entitled to carry two pieces of luggage, each weighing 25kg maximum.
  • All SAUDIA ALFURSAN (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus / Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece not exceeding 25 kg.

If any piece of luggage weighs more than 25kg the passenger will be requested to redistribute the contents of the luggage in order for the total weight to fall within the limits. If the number of pieces of luggage exceeds the weight limit, the passenger will be requested to pay a fine of SR100 for each piece over the limit. Similarly, if the number of pieces is over the limit but their total weight is within the limits, a SR100 fine will be applied to each piece.
Free Baggage Allowance and Baggage Fees for International flights

Sector
(from/to)
First ClassBusiness ClassGuest Class
USA*
 
 
 
EU
UK
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Arabian Gulf
 
 
* All 6th freedom passengers from/to USA are allowed to carry 2 pieces for all classes.

Notes:
  • All economy class passengers from/to USA are allowed to carry 2 pieces not exceeding 23 kg. Charge 60 USD if exceeded 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.
  • All other free allowance must not exceed 32 kg for all sectors.
  • For all USA flights, each piece dimension must be within 62 inch³ (30 x 20 x 12) equivalents to 157 cm3 (76 x 51 x 30).
  • All other flights, each piece dimension must be within 80 inch³ (35 x 28 x 17) equivalents to 205 cm3 (90 x 72 x 43).
  • All infant allowance should not exceed 10 kg.
  • All SAUDIA ALFURSAN (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus / Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece not exceeding 23 kg. Charge $60 if exceeded 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.
  • All tickets issued before 01 September 2012, should be accepted as shows on the ticket.

Excess Baggage Charges

Sector
Excess Baggage Charges*
From Saudi ArabiaTo Saudi Arabia
USASAR 500USD 150
UKSAR 500GBP 100
EUROPESAR 500EUR 100
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
ASIA
ARABIAN GULF
SAR 350USD 100
GUANGZHOU (CHINA)SAR 350USD 350
* All fees should be collected with local currencies or its equivalent.

Notes:
Excess baggage piece should not exceed 23 kg. Additional USD 60 will be added if over than 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.

Example:
Passenger travelling (Jeddah - London) on Economy class with 2 pieces of baggage. The baggage acceptance will be as follows:
1- The 1st piece will be accepted free of charge with maximum weight 32 kg.
2- The 2nd piece will be accepted as excess baggage with maximum of 23 kg, passenger will be charged 500 SAR. If the 2nd piece is more than 23 kg up to 32 kg, passenger should be charged extra USD 60. (Excess baggage charge SAR 500 + USD 60 extra weight charge) to be total of SAR 725 (USD 60 = SAR 225)
Unchecked Baggage (Carry-On Baggage) Allowance

> Cabin baggage
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Saudi Airlines may allow each passenger to carry hand baggage under his supervision and on free basis to be placed in closed overhead rack or under the seat in front of the passenger and cabin baggage tag should be labeled on it according to the following:

Class Of Service
Hand Baggage Allowance
No. Of Pieces
Description
Wight
First & Business Class

One Hand/Pull bag.
Or
Garment bag
1
Total Dimension
Not to Exceed:
56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)
(22x18 x10) (50 inches)
9 Kgs
11 cm (4 inches) for thickness when not folded.
Plus one Briefcase
1
Total Dimension
Not to exceed:-
45 X 20 X 35 (100 cm)
18 X 8X 14 (40 Inches).
Guest
One Hand / Pull bag
1
Total Dimension
Not to Exceed
56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)
(22 X 18 X 10) (50 Inches)
7 Kgs

Note:
For passengers departing from USA to Saudi Arabia only one carry-on baggage in all class of services not to exceed ( 16 pounds in weight and 45 inches in dimensions ).
  • Saudi Arabian airline retains the sole discretion to determine, for purpose of the safety, the security or the comfort of other passengers(such as food &beverages) , whether any item of the baggage will be permitted in the cabin or carried as checked baggage.
  • Check-in agent should notify the passenger connecting on SAUDIA that the free carry-on baggage may not be accepted at the connecting stations due to variation of aircraft types and in-sufficiency of over head racks.

> Free Carry-On Items
Items carried free of charge in passenger’s custody and under his responsibility without a carry-on baggage tag affixed to it are the following:

Passenger Category
Description Of Items Carried Free
Quantity
All Passengers
 An Overcoat or Wrap.
1
 An Umbrella or a pair of Crutches.
1
 A pair of binoculars.
1
 A small camera.
1
 Ladies hand bag, pocket book or purse for the ordinary use only otherwise will be considered as checked baggage.
1
 A reasonable supply of reading material for the flight.
Suitable Amount
Infants
 Infants food for consumption in-flight .
-
 An infant carrying basket.
1
 A fully collapsible baby trolley carriage or seat which could be stowed in the cabin or in the lower cargo compartments.
1
Incapacitated Passengers
 A fully collapsible wheel chair or any other device necessary for the passenger or can be loaded in passenger cabin or cargo compartment (aircraft holds).
1
 Other walking aids items.
1

Excess Baggage with conditions or limitations

In the case where the passenger needs to carry luggage weighing more than 32 kg, and can not be separated into pieces (such as musical instruments / sports tools / medical equipment ... etc.), the passenger must notify Saudi Arabian Airlines in advance to take the necessary arrangements for the luggage to be transferred.

The banned carriage of substances among the luggage

For safety reasons Saudi Arabian Airlines prohibits carrying hazardous materials on its flights such as:

  • Firearms, ammunition, swords, and knives.
  • Explosives, incendiary materials, flammable, toxic substances, and compressed gases.


For flights departing from or to the United States of America and the European Union countries, there are additional security measures prohibiting the carriage of certain materials within the hand luggage in accordance with the following:

  • All liquid materials, gels, toothpaste, liquid cosmetics, and perfumes.
  • Cigarette lighters in both hand baggage and inspected luggage.
Optional Services
Saudi Arabian Airlines is pleased to offer the following services at no cost to our passengers:

  1. Meals and beverages in all cabin classes (please note only non-alcoholic beverages are served).
  2. Blankets and pillows, headsets for viewing movies, sleeping blinds (subject to availability).
  3. In-flight Entertainment – music, movies and video programs.
  4. Reading materials including newspapers and magazines (subject to availability).
  5. Advanced seat selection (where available).
  6. Overnight amenity kits for all classes.
  7. Toys and complementary items for children (subject to availability).

More details are available on the appropriate sections of the web site.
Special Services
Saudi Arabian Airlines also offers the following special services to our passengers, subject to prior arrangements. Please check the appropriate sections on our website for more details:

  1. Special Assistance, including Special Meals, Medical Assistance, Unaccompanied Children and Carriage of Pets and Falcons.
  2. Special Travel Needs, including medical devices (free medical oxygen) , wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance, assistance to the visually-impaired (including menus and safety cards in Braille), assistance to the hearing-impaired and others.

Saudi Arabian Airlines exerts all efforts to assist our passengers who are travelling with disabilities, the elderly, children and families traveling together and other passengers with special needs.