Malindo Air Expands International Operations

Malindo Air has filed a number of operational schedule for proposed new routes it intends to launch, based on latest update in Sabre GDS timetable listing. Based on the listing, the airline intends to launch following service from 11NOV15.

Kuala Lumpur – Hong Kong
OD605 KUL1015 – 1410HKG 738 D
OD606 HKG1510 – 1905KUL 738 D

Kuala Lumpur – Perth
OD151 KUL0825 – 1410PER 739 D
OD152 PER1500 – 2055KUL 739 D

Reservations for these service are currently not available, further changes to planned launch dates remain highly possible.

Elsewhere, Malindo from 25OCT15 plans to adjust operations on following routes:
Kuala Lumpur – Delhi eff 10OCT15 Increase from 7 to 10 weekly
Kuala Lumpur – Denpasar Increase from 1 to 2 daily
Kuala Lumpur – Dhaka Reduce from 2 to 1 daily
Kuala Lumpur – Jakarta Increase from 1 to 2 daily
Kuala Lumpur – Kathmandu eff 01OCT15 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly.

2015 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards

The winners of the region’s most prestigious travel awards were announced today at an exclusive presentation luncheon at the Conrad Hong Kong Hotel.

The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards is now in its 24th year and still growing, with the addition of two new categories for 2015: Best Hotel Loyalty Progamme; and Best Luxury Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific.

One of the reasons why the awards are so revered, and so popular, is that they are chosen by people who travel for a living, frequently using airports, airlines and hotel services, and visiting regional destinations. These people are the readers of and subscribers to Business Traveller Asia-Pacific. A good proportion of them travel particularly frequently, racking up tons of miles along the way!

This year a number of brands have held their award winning positions from 2014, reflecting their popularity and pursuit of excellence. But there were some significant new winners, particular among the hotels, perhaps reflecting the growth in new properties springing up in the region.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Singapore Airlines again reigned supreme, winning the overall award for Best Airline in the world and for Best Asia-Pacific Airline for the 15th year running. The airline also managed to scoop the awards for: Best Airline First Class; Best Airline Business Class; Best Airline Economy Class; and Best In-flight Catering.

Lufthansa won the award for Best European Airline, while awards for Best North American Airline, Best Middle Eastern/African Airline and Best China Airlinewere won by United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air China, respectively. All four airlines also won the same awards last year. British Airways won the Best Premium Economy Class award.

Cathay Pacific also enjoyed some prestige at the event, winning the Best Frequent Flyer Programme award, and also the Best Airline Lounge in Asia-Pacific.

The Grand Hyatt won the award for Best Business Hotel Brand in the World, marking its third consecutive year in the top spot, while the Shangri-La won the award for Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific.

Island Shangri-La Hong Kong and The Peninsula Hong Kong won Best Business Hotel in the World and Best Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific, respectively. The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore won the Best Boutique Hotel in Asia-Pacific for the second year running, while The Westin Singapore won theBest New Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific.

Mandarin Oriental took out the inaugural award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific, while the new award for Best Hotel Loyalty Programme was won byStarwood Preferred Guest.

In the awards for serviced residences, Ascott remain undefeated in the category ofBest Serviced Residence Brand in Asia-Pacific since 2004, when the award was introduced. Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai won the award for Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific.

For work and play destinations, Hong Kong and Bangkok once again won awards for Best Business City in the World and Best Leisure Destination in Asia-Pacific, respectively.

2015 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards

 

AIRLINES

Best Airline

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Emirates
3. Cathay Pacific

Best Asia-Pacific Airline

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Cathay Pacific
3. Thai Airways







Best China Airline

1. Air China
2. China Eastern
3. China Southern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best European Airline

1. Lufthansa
2. British Airways
3. Swiss

Best North American Airline

1. United Airlines
2. Delta Air Lines
3. American Airlines

 

 

 

 

Best Middle-East/African Airline

1. Qatar Airways
2. Emirates
3. Etihad Airways







Best Low Cost Airline

1. Air Asia
2. Jetstar Asia
3. Scoot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best First Class

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Etihad Airways
3. Emirates







Best Business Class

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Cathay Pacific
3. Qatar Airways

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Premium Economy Class

1. British Airways
2. Qantas Airways
3. Cathay Pacific

 

 

Best Economy Class

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Thai Airways
3. Emirates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Frequent-Flyer Programme

1. Cathay Pacific – Marco Polo Club
2. Singapore Airlines - Krisflyer
3. Thai Airways – Royal Orchid







Best Airline Lounge in Asia-Pacific

1. Cathay Pacific – Hong Kong International Airport
2. Singapore Airlines – Changi Airport
3. Thai Airways - Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Airline Inflight Catering

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Qantas Airways
3. Cathay Pacific

 

 

 

 

AIRPORTS

Best Airport in the World

1. Changi Airport
2. Hong Kong International Airport
3. Incheon Airport







Best Airport in Asia-Pacific

1. Changi Airport
2. Hong Kong International Airport
3. Incheon Airport







Best Duty-Free in the World

1. Incheon Airport
2. Changi Airport
3. Hong Kong International Airport







Best Business City in Northeast Asia

1. Hong Kong
2. Shanghai
3. Seoul







Best Business City in Southeast Asia

1. Singapore
2. Bangkok
3. Kuala Lumpur







Best Business City in the World

1. Hong Kong
2. London
3. New York







Best Leisure Destination in Asia-Pacific

1. Bangkok
2. Singapore
3. Tokyo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOTELS

Best Business Hotel Brand in the World

1. Grand Hyatt
2. Shangri-La
3. Intercontinental







Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific

1. Shangri-La
2. Grand Hyatt
3. Intercontinental

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel Brand in Europe

1. Intercontinental
2. Sofitel
3. Hilton







Best Business Hotel Brand in North America

1. Marriott
2. Sheraton
3. Hilton







Best Business Hotel Brand in Middle East/Africa

1. Jumeirah
2. Intercontinental
3. Sheraton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in the World

1. Holiday Inn
2. Novotel
3. Courtyard by Marriott







Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific

1. Holiday Inn
2. Novotel
3. Four Points by Sheraton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Luxury Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific

1. Mandarin Oriental

2. Four Seasons

3. The Ritz-Carlton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Hotel Loyalty Programme

1. Starwood Preferred Guest

2. Hyatt Gold Passport

3. Marriott Rewards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in the World

1. Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong
2. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
3. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific

1. The Peninsula, Hong Kong
2. Shangri-La, Singapore
3. Conrad Hong Kong

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Airport Hotel in Asia-Pacific

1. Regal Airport, Hong Kong
2. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore
3. Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand







Best New Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific

1. The Westin, Singapore
2. Rosewood Beijing
3. JW Marrriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul







Best Resort Hotel in Asia-Pacific

1. W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak
2. Anantara Phuket Villas
3. Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort







Best Boutique Hotel in Asia-Pacific

1. The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
2. Hotel Quote Taipei
3. Keraton at the Plaza Jakarta

 

 

BEST BUSINESS HOTELS 

Best Business Hotel in Bangkok

1. Grand Hyatt Erawan
2. Sofitel So
3. W Bangkok

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in Beijing

1. China World Summit Wing, Beijing
2. Grand Hyatt
3. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou

1. Four Seasons 
2. Garden Hotel
3. The Westin







Best Business Hotel in Hanoi

1. Sofitel Legend Metropole
2. Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake
3. Sheraton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

1. Park Hyatt
2. The Caravelle
3. Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
  






Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong

1. Island Shangri-La
2. Grand Hyatt
3. Conrad







Best Business Hotel in Jakarta

1. Grand Hyatt
2. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski
3. Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur

1. Grand Hyatt
2. Shangri-La
3. Hilton







Best Business Hotel in Macau

1. Grand Hyatt
2. The Venetian
3. Mandarin Oriental







Best Business Hotel in Manila

1. Makati Shangri-La
2. Fairmont Makati
3. New World Manila Bay







Best Business Hotel in Melbourne

1. Grand Hyatt
2. Park Hyatt
3. The Westin







Best Business Hotel in Mumbai

1. The Taj Mahal Palace
2. Grand Hyatt
3. Four Seasons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Business Hotel in New Delhi

1. The Taj Mahal Hotel
2. The Oberoi
3. The Imperial







Best Business Hotel in Osaka

1. The St. Regis
2. The Westin
3. Hilton







Best Business Hotel in Seoul

1. Lotte Hotel
2. Grand Hyatt
3. Conrad







Best Business Hotel in Shanghai

1. Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai
2. The Langham Shanghai, Xintiandi
3. Grand Hyatt







Best Business Hotel in Shenzhen   

1. The Ritz-Carlton
2. Futian Shangri-La
3. Grand Hyatt







Best Business Hotel in Singapore

1. Grand Hyatt
2. Shangri-La Hotel
3. The Fullerton







Best Business Hotel in Sydney

1. Park Hyatt
2. Intercontinental
3. Shangri-La







Best Business Hotel in Taipei

1. W Taipei
2. The Regent
3. The Okura Prestige







Best Business Hotel in Tokyo

1. Park Hyatt
2. Conrad
3. The Imperial







Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific

1. Fraser Suites Top Glory, Shanghai
2. Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
3. Gloria Residence Taipei







Best Serviced Residence Brand in Asia-Pacific

1. Ascott
2. Fraser
3. Marriott Executive Apartments