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Passengers flying with Korean Air and buying a First Class ticket are being rated to an enhanced service, which aims to have a more personal touch.

A dedicated staff member accompanies each departure passenger from the check-in counter to the boarding gate where other airline representatives will then take care of their seat assignment, checked luggage, departure cards (for non Koreans) and help them to the lounge.

If they so desire, the passenger can be collected at a pre-arranged time to be taken to the boarding gate.

During the flight they are briefed about the flight’s expected arrival time, weather conditions at destination and other in flight information.

Mayanmar Airways have resumed flights and a normal service after its McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft was banned from flying after safety concerns were raised in Thailand.

The Airline have leased a new Boeing 737-400 aircraft from Thai based NOK Airlines, which means normal service can be resumed immediately.

The carrier is a joint venture between the state run Mayanmar Airways and Region Air of Singapore. The airline links the country with Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Travellers going to New Zealand and planning to travel by air internally within NZ will benefit from improved baggage policies, if travelling with Air New Zealand.
Weight allowance for passengers is now increased from 20KG to 25KG. Second bags weighing up to 25KG will only incur a fee of NZ$15, compared with the current system of charging NZ$5 per extra kilo for excess luggage.
The changes are part of Air New Zealand’s overhaul of its domestic flights. Earlier this year it introduced “Koru Hour” food and beverage services on peak hour flights.
The carrier will shortly complete the refit of its Boeing 737 fleet to include a seat pitch of up to 35inches in the front section of the cabin – a move designed to benefit frequent flyers.