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Continental Airlines launches new flat-bed seats

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Continental Airlines’ first aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats took to the skies Sunday, operating as flight CO98 from Hong Kong to New York/Newark. The…

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Singapore Airlines to launch twice-daily flights to Haneda airport

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Singapore Airlines is to launch twice-daily flights between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda airport in October 2010, complementing the current twice-daily Tokyo Narita services, one of…

JAL to offer premium economy service on Narita-Sydney route

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TOKYO — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce a premium economy class service on the Narita-Sydney route starting from Dec 1. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…

Airlines hoping Haneda-Beijing route may become gold mine

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TOKYO — The start of regular daily charter flights between Tokyo and Beijing in October has raised expectations that the route will prove lucrative for airlines in…

JTB’s 2010 Sunrise Tour lineup now on sale

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TOKYO — Sales for the new 2010 lineup of JTB Sunrise Tours, featuring more than 3,000 variations and tours for visitors to Japan, have started as of…

Skynet Asia to offer discount airfares for foreign tourists

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MIYAZAKI — Skynet Asia Airways Co said Thursday it will start offering a discount fare for foreign tourists from Dec 1, enabling them to fly on all…

Komaki: Culture, sex and death

Komaki: Culture, sex and death

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Thirty minutes north of Nagoya, in the heart of the commuter belt, lies Komaki. This town was formed around the castle built by Oda Nobunaga…

Growing number of female golfers in Japan could boost tourism

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LONDON — The popularity of golf among Japanese women could prove a boost to Asia's ailing tourist industry, according to a report released Monday. Analysts believe tour…

Budget hotels struggling to accommodate demanding guests

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TOKYO — Budget hotels, once known as places with narrow baths and beds, are transforming themselves by installing outdoor bathtubs, high-grade furniture and other distinctive services. The…

JAL to cut 61 weekly int'l passenger flights by January

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TOKYO — Japan Airlines Corp said Thursday it will cut 61 weekly round-trip passenger flights on 10 international routes and three cargo flights on one route from…