Featuring Air New Zealand

Fast Facts:

Founded:  April 1965
Alliance: Star Alliance
Frequent Flyer: Airpoints
Lounge: Koru Lounge

Did you know?
Air New Zealand certainly doesn’t skimp on food. You may be served a hearty meal such as red wine braised beef, blue cheese polenta and green beans, crafted by celebrated executive chef, Peter Gordon.

Our Contract:
Our Air New Zealand contract has great, competitive rates for one-way and business class fares.

References:

Drescher, Cynthia. "15 Economy Class Meals You Actually Want To Eat." CN Traveler. 19 Feb. 2015. Web. 25 June 2015."Air New Zealand" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004.

Featuring British Airways

Fast Facts:

Founded: 1974

Alliance: OneWorld

Frequent Flyer: Executive Club

Lounge: British Airways Lounge

Did you know?

British Airways carries 40 million passengers annually and serves those travelers 35 million cups of tea each year.

Our Contract:

You can save an additional 3.5% on British Airways humanitarian rates by paying with DPA instead of credit card. Ask our support staff for details on how you can set up DPA today!

"British Airways Facts." British Airways Facts. Web. 25 June 2015.

"British Airways." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004.

**Facts pertaining to BA contract are current as of date posted. Always check with a representative for latest fare rules and for specifics regarding change and cancellation fees.

Featuring Cathay Pacific

Fast Facts:

Founded: 1946

Alliance: OneWorld

Frequent Flyer: Asia Miles/The Marco Polo Club

Lounge: The Bridge

Did you know?

Cathay serves Häagen-Dazs ice cream for the dessert after meals. Don't be afraid to let Cathay know about your dietary preferences. Cathay is prepared to accommodate a host of dietary restrictions, as long as you give them sufficient notice! Take a look at this link for a tour of Cathay's premium economy and business class seating.

Our Contract:

The Cathay Pacific contract offers great, low change and cancellation fees as well as reduced child fares.

Drescher, Cynthia. "15 Economy Class Meals You Actually Want To Eat." CN Traveler. 19 Feb. 2015. Web. 25 June 2015.

Wald Henderson, Janice. "Foreign Airlines with the Best Food - World's Best Foreign Airlines for Food Lovers | Epicurious.com." Epicurious. Web. 25 June 2015.

"Cathay Pacific." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004.

**Facts pertaining to CX contract are current as of date posted. Always check with a representative for latest fare rules and for specifics regarding change and cancellation fees.

Featuring Delta Airlines

Founded: 1924

Alliance: SkyTeam

Frequent Flyer: SkyMiles

Lounge: Delta Sky Club

Did you know?

Delta Airlines ranks 39 on Fortune Magazine's list of Most Admired Companies. Coffee lovers, rejoice! As part of their current campaign for better in-flight service, Delta Airlines will now serve Starbucks brand coffee on all flights!

Delta's new, fully-remodeled Airbus A319's offer 60% more luggage space in overhead compartments, USB power to charge electronics, and 9 inch, high definition screens for in-flight entertainment at every seat. 

"Delta Air Lines." Fortune. 19 Feb. 2015. Web. 24 June 2015.

"Stats & Facts | Delta News Hub." Stats & Facts | Delta News Hub. Web. 24 June 2015.

"Delta Airlines." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004.

**Facts pertaining to DL contract are current as of date posted. Always check with a representative for latest fare rules.

BA/IB Fares Changing

Please be advised of changes to British Airways and Iberia hum fares:

British Airways and Iberia Humanitarian fares are changing on 21st August 2015.

The affected routes are to/from North America to Ghana (ACC), Kenya (NBO), Nigeria (ABV&LOS), South Africa (JNB&CPT) & Uganda (EBB).

Please issue any tickets you are holding before 21st August 2015  (GMT) or you will have to use the new fares.

Changes to BA Boarding & Hand Luggage

Changes to BA Boarding & Hand Luggage

Effective August 18th, British Airways is implementing changes to their boarding process and hand luggage policy in order to increase boarding efficiency and timeliness.

-Customers will board by cabin – Executive Club status first, then by seat row number.
-BA will continue to allow 2 pieces of hand luggage aboard, the first piece being a handbag/laptop bag no bigger than 40 x 30 x 15.
-The second piece remains unchanged in sizing at 56 x 45 x 25, and weighing no more than 23 kgs.
-Customers will receive a yellow tag for each item once approved, demonstrating to the cabin crew that it is within specifications. The tags must remain visible.
-BA encourages travelers to keep any important items such as required medications in the smaller handbag/laptop bag carry-on
-BA will ask any pieces outside of these specifications to be checked

Please communicate this to your clients as needed and contact a representative with any questions.

Featuring: Air Canada

Featured Airline: Air Canada

Air Canada (AC)
Founded: 1936
Alliance: Star Alliance
Frequent Flyer: Aeroplan
Lounge: Maple Leaf Lounge

Did you know?
You can thank Air Canada for computerized reservations systems. AC released ReserVec in 1963, just two years before Sabre was created. Before computerized reservations, it would often take multiple phone calls and upwards of 90 minutes to make a single reservation.

Our contract:
Our Air Canada contract offers great low change and cancellation fees.

References:
“Air Canada.” – Official Site. Web. 24 June 2015.
“Air Canada.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 22 July 2004. Web. 10 Aug. 2004.
“ReserVec: Trans-Canada Air Lines’ Computerized Reservation System.” ResearchGate. Web. 24 June 2015.

*Facts pertaining to AC contract are current as of date posted. Always check with a representative for latest fare rules.

Additional Documentation Required for Children to & from South Africa

The South African Department of home affairs released a statement on May 29th, requiring additional documentation for those traveling with children under 18 years of age to, from or through South Africa effective June 1st. This was brought to our attention by Ethiopian Airlines. The details of this requirement are specified on their website here. Please communicate this to any passengers traveling to or from South Africa with children and let us know if you have any questions.

Qatar Premium Promotion BOGO - Limited Time Only!

We are excited to share an incredible deal with you, effective next Monday, May 11th! Qatar Airways is launching the Premium Promotion 2 for 1 sale, for any new bookings made starting May 11th thru May 17th for travel between May 15th and December 10th, 2015! Contact us at staff@afcnet.com for more information!

Air New Zealand 75th Anniversary and New Gateway

*photo Air New Zealand 1980, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Earlier this month Air New Zealand announced that it will soon be opening up its 5th North American gateway in Houston, Texas, with service from Houston to Auckland 5 times per week. In celebration of the new gateway and Air New Zealand’s 75th anniversary today, April 30th, we wanted to share some of the features and benefits of our humanitarian contract with Air New Zealand.

-Fares are changeable/refundable
-Allows 2 pieces of luggage
-25% off business and premium comfort
-Significantly reduced one-ways
-Code shares for travel within the US UA/DL/AS/VX/AC
Contact staff@afcnet.com for more info!

Reminder on Delta Baggage - 3 Pieces, 3 Regions

We have been getting great feedback on Delta's recently updated humanitarian fares, which includes a 3-piece luggage allowance for select itineraries. We do want to advise that this allowance is not granted for travel to any region. The Delta humanitarian contract offers a 3-piece luggage allowance only for travel to Africa, India and Europe. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is, "3 Piece, 3 Regions". As always, never hesitate to call, chat or email our support staff if you have questions about a fare rule or luggage allowance!

Thank you for booking with AFCNet!

The "Book Another" Tool

AFCNet is pleased to release the "Book Another" tool to you! This tool will allow you to clone or copy any itinerary you have reserved and price it at current availability. You will be able to clone reserved, ticketed and even cancelled reservations, however, past-flown itineraries cannot be cloned. We hope it will add value and ease to your reservations process. Below is a quick step-by-step guide on using this tool. Please let us know if you have any questions!

1. Here I have opened a booking reserved several days ago. When you open a reservation, you will now see the "Book Another" option on the right-hand side. Select the number of adults and children you wish to book on this itinerary and hit "price".

2. Select the option you would like and confirm. This will bring you to the passenger information page, which you will complete as usual.

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Travel to Cuba

A recent article by the Boston Globe announces new regulations on travel to Cuba, easing the restrictions for travelers, airlines and travel agents. View full article here.