In Brief

KLM - Northwest Announce Second Daily Flight From Mumbai

KLM - Northwest recently announced the launch of its second daily flight between Amsterdam and Mumbai. The new flight is effective from November 1, 2004.

The additional Northwest Airlines flight will provide improved connectivity and shorter transfer times from India to North Atlantic and European destinations. Announcing the launch, Gerard Rodrigues, regional marketing manager, KLM - Northwest said, "Apart from strengthening our network, the additional flight will offer greater flexibility to our valued customers. We are delighted to offer a wider choice of through connections from Mumbai to key North Atlantic and European cities."

In addition to the new flight, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will continue to operate a daily flight between Delhi and Amsterdam in cooperation with Northwest Airlines while Northwest Airlines will continue to operate its existing daily flight (NW 041/042) from Mumbai to Amsterdam.

Emirates Launches The ‘Good Morning London’ Service

Emirates recently launched a new service for first and business class passengers flying to London on the carrier's overnight flights from Dubai. The 'Good Morning London' service will be available to all first and business class passengers and is designed for the traveller who, after an overnight flight, would like to shower, change and rest before their business day in London or before taking an onward connecting flight.

This complimentary service is available to first and business class passengers travelling on both Emirates' overnight services from Dubai - EK011, which arrives at 0720 into London Gatwick and EK007 arriving at 0705 into London Heathrow.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Emirates executive vice-president commercial operations worldwide, said, "Our customers' comfort is one of our top priorities. This service further enhances our customers’ flying experience with Emirates. Passengers who fly overnight to London will be able to use the service to refresh and fully prepare themselves for their business day."

For passengers arriving at London Gatwick, the 'Good Morning London' service offers shower facilities with changing rooms, continental breakfast, first class one way rail ticket from Gatwick to London Victoria station and English newspapers. Passengers who wish to use the service should proceed to the Emirates desk in the arrivals hall at London Gatwick North Terminal where they will be given an invitation to use the Delta Arrivals lounge which is located at Le Meridien Hotel.

At London Heathrow, facilities available include 14 shower rooms with changing facilities, valet to carry out pressing of suits etc, first class one way rail ticket from London Heathrow to London Paddington station, English newspapers and a continental breakfast. Passengers should proceed to the Emirates desk in the arrivals hall at London Heathrow Terminal 3 where they will be given an invitation to the United Airlines 'The Arrival Lounge' located on the balcony of the arrival hall of Terminal 3.

As an alternative to the new service, passengers can instead use the airline's complimentary chauffeur drive service which should be booked at the time of reservation.