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8 Dec 2005 Issue No. 47-05
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announcements from UOB Travel Planners, airlines and airports. Important Information For Travellers The 6th Ministerial Conference Of World Trade Organisation In Hong Kong: 13 To 18 December 2005 The Sixth Ministerial Conference (MC6) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai between 13 and 18 December 2005. Should you be engaged in any business or personal trips during the period, you are strongly advised to read and be prepared for the following precautions, in order to minimise inconveniences and avoid any last minute problems caused by the special security and traffic arrangement for the event: Always allow sufficient time to cater for unexpected delays in travelling during the conference period. Avoid going to the vicinity of the HKCEC unless it is essential. Avoid using the Cross Harbor Tunnel. During the conference period, the Eastern and Western Harbor Crossings will charge lower tolls. Use public transport where possible. Watch out for media announcements and news broadcasts on latest traffic arrangements and conditions. For latest updates and further enquiries on WTO, please refer to the following Hong Kong Government websites: 1. Hong Kong Ministerial Conference disseminate the latest news of the event and any ad hoc adjustments from the Hong Kong Government. 2. The Transport Department provides information on any ad hoc traffic and transportations adjustments. 3. The Police Department announces any ad hoc security arrangements. 
Air Fares/Air Tickets Fare Revision From Singapore To USA Via Pacific And Atlantic Routes With effect from 1 December 2005, there has been a 5% increase for published (unrestricted) fares from Singapore to USA for the following fare bases: First Class - F, F1, F2 and FR Business Class - C, C1, C2, FR, CEWR and CREWR Economy Class - Y, Y1, YR, YWER and YREWR Air tickets issued on/after 1 December 2005 for travel period on/after 1 January 2006 will be priced at the revised fares. Administrative Fee For Refund Of Air Tickets, Taxes And Surcharges With effect from 1 January 2006, Singapore Airlines will levy an administrative fee of S$75 for the following types of tickets: Totally unused tickets (as per current) Partially used tickets Non-refundable tickets (refund of taxes and surcharges)
Fuel Surcharge Northwest Airlines - Fuel Surcharge Update
Frequent Flyer Programmes Royal Jordanian Airlines is to join oneworld Airline Alliance around the turn of 2006-2007. It is the first airline from the Levant, Middle East and Gulf region to be elected to any of the global airline groupings and the first airline accepted to join oneworld in more than five years. The current member airlines of oneworld alliance are: Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Lan Airlines and Qantas Airways.
Flight Schedules Singapore Airlines will commence flights to Pakistan via Karachi and Lahore with effect from 1 February 2006. The flight schedule is as follows:
Singapore Airlines will cancel the following Bali (Denpasar) flights:
Travellers are advised to cancel and rebook if reallocation given is not suitable.
Embassy Closure The Embassy of Japan will be closed from 29 December 2005 to 3 January 2006.
Baggage Cathay Pacific Airways reminds travellers that the maximum acceptable weight of any single piece of checked baggage will be 32kg (70lb) in order to maintain safety standards for baggage handlers. According to industry health and safety guidelines, 32kg (70lb) is the reasonable weight limit to protect baggage handlers from occupational injuries. With the implementation of Cathay Pacifics policy since 1 April 2004, any passenger with a piece of check-in baggage exceeding the limit will be asked to repack in separate bags in order to meet the limit. The policy applies on all flights.
In-flight Service Northwest Airlines has expanded their in-flight entertainment on international flights. Customers flying on select international flights will now be able to enjoy a wider variety of audio and video programming, featuring: 10 recent Hollywood Hits 20 Fox modern classic and classic movies 10 Disney animated features or movies More music selections than ever with over 40 additional CDs Six games, including Solitaire, Reversi and Inflight Trivia Challenge In addition, the in-flight state-of-the-art audio and video on demand (AVOD) entertainment system allows each individual passenger to start, pause, rewind and fast forward their movie selection at their convenience. The expanded programming is available in World Business Class(SM) and Economy Class aboard Northwest's A330 fleet and in World Business Class cabins of their Boeing 747-400 fleet. UOB Travel Planners
- Office Relocation Service
With effect from 23 January 2006, UOB Travel Planners will relocate to: 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #20-01 HDB Hub East Wing Singapore 310480 New communication line numbers will be announced in January 2006 issue of intouch. Archive
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