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Budget Airline Oasis HK Launches Vancouver Route
After emerging as the world’s pioneering long-haul, low-cost airline with the launch of its Hong Kong-London route last October, Oasis Hong Kong has launched today its new long-haul route.

Oasis’ 12-hour, non-stop flight from Hong Kong International Airport will bring travelers to Vancouver six days a week.

To service their passengers going to Canada, Oasis Hong Kong has purchased three additional Boeing 747-400s from All Nippon Airways (ANA), and have expanded their in-flight resources by 200 cockpit and cabin crew members.

Stephen Miller, chief executive officer for Oasis Hong Kong Airlines said in the airline’s press release: “Vancouver is very appealing to Hong Kong people as both a business and leisure destination, and there is a high demand for flights to Vancouver out of Hong KongM\. We are pleased to be able to respond to our consumer’s needs by offering this super value service.”

The great value offered by Oasis is easily judged by the price of their economy class return tickets, starting at as little as HK$3,980 (US$509) and HK$18,000 ($2,303) return for business class.

Ticket prices are available via their website (www.oasishongkong.com), and are nearly 50 percent cheaper than that offered by Oasis’ direct competitor.

In addition, for at least one year, the airline also guarantees that it will provide 10 percent of economy class seats on every flight at HK$1,990 ($255) one way.

The Vancouver route is expected to follow the success story of Oasis’ first international destination London, with tickets starting at HK$1,000 ($128) one way. To date, the budget airline has flown more than 100,000 passengers on that route.

Miller said the response from customers on the London flights had been overwhelmingly positive.

“We’ve had tremendous feedback from our customers. The people of Hong Kong have really embraced us, for whom we are grateful,” he said.

“The compliments we have received, especially from our business travelers, have given us the encouragement to now extend the same superior product and service experience to the much awaited Vancouver route.”

Now in operation for eight months, Oasis Hong Kong is quickly gaining nods from global travelers by providing premium services that are unusual in budget airlines, such as online check-in, free hot meals and personal in-flight entertainment.

On the Internet, fans call Oasis Hong Kong “a very solid airline with much better service than short-haul budget airlines”, praise its “fantastic value” and “friendly cabin crew”, while a travel blog dubs it “the best travel newcomer of 2006″.

Over the next five years and with a projected 25 aircraft, Oasis Hong Kong plans to fly to more leading aviation hubs in Europe and North America, including Chicago and San Francisco in the United States, as well as Milan and Berlin.

It seems the world is becoming a bit more accessible in an amazingly affordable way.

Tony C.F. Cheung, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited http://www.oasishongkong.com

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City guide to Bradford
Bradford is a large northern city, with a long and documented history, and a population of almost 300,000 people.
Numerous important historical buildings and monuments, including mills and factories and one of only two World Heritage Sites in Yorkshire, make the city a first choice of many history-seekers and the city never fails to reward the effort! Bradford is also home to the most visited museum outside of London.
The vibrant cultural life in Bradford, and award-winning restaurants, make the city an ideal destination for a relaxing evening out or weekend away; but the city also boasts a lively nightlife and music scene for those seeking entertainment a little more adventurous!
Like many other areas in the region, millions of pounds are pouring in for regeneration and the city offers an exciting up-and-coming feel.
History
Bradford was granted city status at the end of the nineteenth century, but its history is documented back to the thirteenth century. Bradford formed an important manufacturing area during the Industrial Revolution, but suffered the collapse of the manufacturing industry during the twentieth century. There have been signs of improvement over the last twenty years, but the rate of unemployment remains below the national average.
The National Media Museum is the most visited museum outside of London, exploring developments in photography, film and television, and housing the largest cinema screen in the world.
The Industrial Museum is based in an eighteenth century mill, and houses artefacts exploring the area’s manufacturing past.
The nineteenth century village of Saltaire was built to house the local mill workforce, and is one of only two World Heritage Sites in Yorkshire.
Art Galleries
Bradford has numerous galleries including Cartwright Hall with comprises four separate galleries, displaying British works of art from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and a selection of South Asian arts and crafts.
Salts Mill is a shopping and arts complex, located in a converted Victorian mill in the village of Saltaire. There are four galleries in the complex, including David Hockney Gallery, a gallery exploring the area’s heritage and a third displaying operatic costumes and masks.
The Manor House, in Ilkley, and the Arts Centre, in Bingley, host a range of temporary exhibitions.
Theatres
The Alhambra Theatre is Bradford’s sole large-scale theatre, and housed in an impressive Victorian building. The theatre regularly hosts large-scale touring productions, including West End plays and performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Alhambra Studio is located next door, and stages small-scale performances.
The Bradford Theatre-in-the-Mill is adjacent to the university campus, and offers small-scale productions, and drama and technical workshops.
Theatres specialising in musicals and concerts include St George’s Hall, The Tamsin Little Music Centre and The Little Priestley.
Restaurants
Amongst Bradford’s award-winning restaurants is Weaver’s. The restaurant comes highly recommended by Good Food Guide, AA, Michelin and Hardens, and serves traditional and contemporary British cuisine.
Bradford’s Curry Mile is home to more than twenty Indian and Asian-influenced restaurants, of which, The Kashmir is widely regarded as the best by customers, and Mumtaz Paan House is recommended by Good Food Guide. Kipling’s Indian restaurant was awarded the ‘Best in Britain Award’ by a customer vote.
Chino Thai serves Chinese and Thai dishes in an up-market environment, and offers seating for 100 people.
Pubs/Bars
CAMRA recommends numerous Bradford pubs in the city, and named The Junction ‘Pub of the Year’ in 2006. Other contenders were Haigy’s and Fighting Cock.
Brewery Tap is a rock pub that presents live acts two or three times each week, offers a free jukebox and various drinks offers. Bradford’s longest serving music venue also comprises a poolroom and beer garden.
Fubar is a cocktail bar and tapas restaurant, boasting a vast selection of cocktails, wines, liqueurs and beers, with a chic and stylish interior that belie its low prices.
The Sun Hotel is one of Bradford’s most popular gay bars, and features regular DJs, drag acts and pub quizzes. There is a lounge area, pool and games room, secluded beer garden and rooms to rent upstairs.
Nightclubs
Rio is a rock club and live music venue, one of many Bradford nightclubs, open three nights a week and presenting a selection from 80s and punk to indie and goth. Admission is free before 9:30pm and drinks are cheap.
Run by the owners of The Sun Hotel, Club Life is a very popular gay club, offering the best of sing-along classics and ‘cheesy pop’. Admission is free on Thursdays, and a variety of DJs perform on Fridays.
Lingards is a house, speed garage and techno complex, comprising a pre-club bar, Ascension nightclub and Subterranea nightclub. There are club nights at the complex twice a week.
The Love Apple is another complex; this one comprising a cafe, bar, nightclub and art exhibition space. The club specialises in non-mainstream music, and hosts live music performances.
Shopping
The Kirkgate Shopping Centre is home to 65 shops and a large market on its top floor. There are 550 parking spaces, and the centre is easily accessible in the city centre. It is open every day.
The Oastler Shopping Centre is a market in the city centre, comprising 80 stalls and shops and trading in fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. There are also cafes and markets. St James Wholesale Market is located out of the city centre, and is the place to find exotic food produce.
Salts Mill is a converted Victorian mill, now a shopping and arts development. The development is home to numerous shops trading in unusual goods, a cafe, a diner and four art galleries.
Sports
The Richard Dunn Sports Centre is the largest of forty leisure centres in the city, and comprises a 25-metre pool and leisure pool activities for children, a gym, and a sauna, a solarium and squash courts. The centre is open every day.
The city university offers an impressive range of sporting facilities over three venues. The Sports Centre houses most of the facilities, the Laisteridge Lane site is home to squash, football and hockey courts/pitches, and the Woodhall Sports Ground provides sites for football, rugby and cricket.
There are forty golf courses in Bradford; including Queensbury Golf Club, an 18-hole course with a lounge and bar on-site.
There is also a branch of Hollywood Bowl in the city, comprising 24 ten-pin bowling lanes.

Author: Leisha Greenfield<br> Having spent 10 years working as a visitor guide at various top London tourist attractions, Leisha Greenfield has now writes articles on <a href="http://www.ukcityguide.info">UK tourism</a>. <a href="http://www.ukcityguide.info">http://www.ukcityguide.info</a>.

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Get a luxury upgrade with your next flight
Ever watched enviously as business class passengers walk straight into an airport lounge as you pull your luggage to the departure gate in preparation for an uncomfortable few hours wait until board your flight? Thankfully, things are changing. As the airline industry continues to diversify and strip down the various services available, airport lounges are the new, reasonably priced add-on that you can enjoy prior to your flight, even on a budget airline. Access to an airport lounge means a comfortable start to your trip, a service which is available for overseas and many domestic flights. Customers are free to enter the lounge up to 3 hours prior to the departure of their flight, but in truth many lounges are happy to accept their visitors even earlier. Once you have checked in and arrived at your pre-booked airport lounge, you can take advantage of the comfortable seats to get some well-earned rest, watch television or read from the large selection of international magazines and newspapers on offer. You will also be able to take advantage of the drinks available. Have a cup of tea or coffee, a soft drink or indeed something stronger before boarding your flight; alcoholic drinks are included, although you will have to pay extra for a glass of champagne. The great thing about airport lounges is that you can have as many drinks as you like, along with snacks including crisps and biscuits. All of the airport lounges include other useful services like internet connections, fax machines and toilets. You can even plug in your own laptop to get some urgent work done before boarding your flight. Again, use is unlimited and comes with the fixed price you pay to use the lounge. While hanging out at the airport lounge of your choice and waiting for your flight to begin boarding, you can check departure information on a screen as well as over the intercom system. In many cases, the attendant will notify passengers when their flight is ready to board. Enjoying the first class service of an airport lounge on your next flight is surprisingly inexpensive and convenient to arrange. By visiting airport-lounge-discounts.co.uk, you can select from a number of different airports in the UK and simply add your departure details, including the date and time of your flight. The search engine will then quickly make a list of the airport lounges available for you to enjoy prior to takeoff, along with the services at each and the price. The booking system is even easier than arranging your flight online ” simply follow the necessary steps over the secure system and then print off your booking confirmation form. If you thought the comfort of an airport lounge came at business class prices, expect to be surprised. The cost of entry to an airport lounge will represent but a fraction of the cost of your air ticket. Once you confirm your stay at an airport lounge, you will receive confirmation of your booking along with directions on how to get there once you have completed check in. Instead of heading to the departure gate to sit with everyone else, you ll be headed to the luxury of an airport lounge and making a comfortable start to your holiday or business trip.

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Auto Transport with Safety tips
Auto transport is a commonly used form of transport. Each day, people use auto transport to get to their locations of work, their homes and different other destinations. Auto transport can use mainly for commercial purposes. For instance, auto transport forms the backbone for numerous companies like courier, timber and transport firms. Auto transport is also used for leisure purposes. Millions of people yearly use auto transport to get to holiday destinations and resorts. Auto transport is a very versatile mode of transportation, which has come a lengthy way since the pioneering automobiles where manufactured. Just like other forms of transportation, auto transport managed by the appropriate governmental agency/department, which is in charge for legislating in all matters to do with auto transport.

At present, auto transport is a large number safer than it was several decades ago. Some measures have put in place to make sure that both pedestrians and auto transport users have adequate defense against unexpected events. Things like traffic lights, stop marks and pedestrian areas have introduced to maintain auto transport protection. In the majority countries, there are also special policing departments that facilitate to enforce auto-transport safety regulations. These departments generally have at their disposal a choice of technological tools to aid their activities. Speed guns, speed cameras and extra gadgets, are accustomed to maintain roads safe.

Additionally, insurance plays a great role in helping to make certain auto transport safety. Each driver of an automobile is required to obtain the necessary insurance for his or her vehicles. The vehicle insurance is mainly to insure road users against unexpected conditions like accidents and breakdowns. In the largest part of the countries, road users that do not have the proper vehicle insurance are generally subject to certain disciplinary deeds.

Nowadays advanced automobiles engineered with first class safety in mind. This goes an extended way in accordance with auto transportation safe. A few of the top automobile producers are fitting their cars with state-of-the-art safety components that stop major injury in the event of an accident. The current vehicle is fitted with things like airbags, motion sensors and reinforced body parts. As technology carry on to more advanced, the degree of auto transport protection or the safety will also follow suit.

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