Wednesday, January 8, 2014

CEB to acquire Tigerair Philippines, forges alliance with Singapore LCC

Two of the region’s biggest budget airlines – Tigerair and Cebu Pacific (CEB) – have forged a deal to create the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) network between Asia and the Philippines, top executives disclosed during yesterday’s teleconference. The alliance will combine their fleets, which will now number 100 aircraft – half from CEB and half from Tiger Air, to cover 48 international ... More here: CEB to acquire Tigerair Philippines, forges alliance with Singapore LCC

CEB to acquire Tigerair Philippines, forges alliance with Singapore LCC

Two of the region’s biggest budget airlines – Tigerair and Cebu Pacific (CEB) – have forged a deal to create the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) network between Asia and the Philippines, top executives disclosed during yesterday’s teleconference. The alliance will combine their fleets, which will now number 100 aircraft – half from CEB and half […] More here: CEB to acquire Tigerair Philippines, forges alliance with Singapore LCC

Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

"The proposal to allow on-arrival tourist visa to citizens of 40 more countries will be a reality soon as the Home Ministry is expected to give its clearance soon," said Planning Minister Rajeev Shukla. More here: Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

Tourist visa on arrival for 40 more countries including the US, the UK, Brazil, Germany, Canada and Australia, would soon be a reality as the Home Ministry is expected to clear the proposal soon. More here: Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell's travel costs never subjected to scrutiny

Brampton residents and councillors are demanding answers as to how Mayor Susan Fennell was able to charge excessive travel costs to taxpayers for years. Since 2008, Fennell and her staff have routinely booked costly seats on short flights — such as $1,847 to fly to Ottawa — using flight passes, though the city policy since 2011 has allowed first-class fares only for medical reasons and on ... More here: Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell's travel costs never subjected to scrutiny