Monthly Archives: May 2011

JAL, China Eastern expand FFP partnership

Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its partnership with China Eastern Airlines, increasing the number of eligible flights under the airlines’ Mileage Partnership Agreement. From 1 June 2011, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members can earn miles on all China Eastern-operated flights … Continue reading

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Nepal Strikes hit tourist paradise hard

POKHARA: At a time strikes and shutdowns have become a norm rather than the exception, it will be timely to remind the political parties, which call strikes all too often, of a pledge they had made at the Dashrath Stadium … Continue reading

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Thailand to boost domestic tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to spend THB75-million for this year’s Thailand Tourism Festival in Bangkok to be held on June 8-12. This move is part of an effort to stimulate domestic tourism spending.   TAT governor Suraphon … Continue reading

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