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Cirium: International Travel Resumes This Spring Festival to China’s Top International Markets of Thailand, Japan and South Korea

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

While overall seat capacity on China’s international routes (non-mainland) are still 27% behind pre-pandemic levels, there are three bright spots where capacity has surpassed 2019 levels.

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  • While overall seat capacity on China’s international routes (non-mainland) are still 27% behind pre-pandemic levels, there are three bright spots where capacity has surpassed 2019 levels.
  • Recent changes in visa requirements, particularly in Southeast Asia will potentially bolster international travel from China.
  • In recent months, Thailand has waived visa requirements while Malaysia will offer 30-day visa-free travel for Chinese citizens.
  • Singapore has also announced plans for the same, which comes as a timely boost for Spring Festival travel.

Catafago Fini LLP Secures Defense Jury Verdict on Behalf of Air China in $50 Million Sexual Discrimination Case

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catafago Fini LLP, a Manhattan boutique business litigation law firm, scored a massive defense trial victory in New York federal court on November 13 on behalf of its client, Air China, in a sexual discrimination case. The plaintiff sought $50 million in punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Air China, awarding the plaintiff, Huan Wang, nothing.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catafago Fini LLP , a Manhattan boutique business litigation law firm, scored a massive defense trial victory in New York federal court on November 13 on behalf of its client, Air China, in a sexual discrimination case.
  • The jury returned a verdict in favor of Air China, awarding the plaintiff, Huan Wang, nothing.
  • "We are gratified that the jury has rendered a fair and just verdict for Air China," said Jacques Catafago , a partner at Catafago Fini LLP and the lead attorney for Air China.
  • Air China is represented by Jacques Catafago and Sarah M. Dyer of Catafago Fini LLP .

YeePay Showcases International Business Payment Solutions at ITB Asia 2023

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YeePay will be displaying its enterprise leading payment solutions for the airline and travel industry at ITB Asia 2023 in Singapore this week.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YeePay will be displaying its enterprise leading payment solutions for the airline and travel industry at ITB Asia 2023 in Singapore this week.
  • YeePay’s presence at ITB 2023, Asia’s premier travel trade show, marks a significant milestone in the company's two decades of impressive growth.
  • YeePay has used its unrivaled scale and innovation to make these payments easier than ever for businesses, solidifying itself as the industry’s go-to payment partner.
  • The main solution that YeePay will showcase at ITB Asia 2023 is its global B2B wallet, a secure, convenient, and cost-effective payment method for real-time settlements.

Shenzhen Airlines Launches Direct Flight From Shenzhen to Barcelona Successfully

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The flight ZH9065 with 203 passengers on board, which took off from Shenzhen of China, landed in Barcelona of Spain in the morning on August 28, marked the new direct flight has been launched successfully by Shenzhen Airlines.

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  • The flight ZH9065 with 203 passengers on board, which took off from Shenzhen of China, landed in Barcelona of Spain in the morning on August 28, marked the new direct flight has been launched successfully by Shenzhen Airlines.
  • The round flight connecting Shenzhen and Barcelona is operated by Shenzhen Airlines twice a week, on every Monday and Friday.
  • Flight ZH9066 from Barcelona to Shenzhen departs at 11:30 local time and arrives at 07:00 Beijing time, the return flight ZH9065 departs at 11:30 and arrives at 08:05.
  • The new route is Shenzhen Airlines' second direct flight from Europe following the first one between London and Shenzhen.

Now Automate Credit Card Spending for Your Travel and Shopping Ambitions

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

"One of the biggest challenges today is finding a way to optimize spending and maximize rewards while also aligning with travel and entertainment preferences.

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  • "One of the biggest challenges today is finding a way to optimize spending and maximize rewards while also aligning with travel and entertainment preferences.
  • Uthrive Premium provides users with nearly unlimited travel and shopping choices and unparalleled flexibility.
  • Users can tailor their card spending to earn rewards on 29 major airline rewards programs globally.
  • Furthermore, Uthrive Premium introduces an innovative feature—an automatic activation of merchant offers on credit and debit cards.

WestJet Connects to UATP One Merchant Services for Payment Processing

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global payment network UATP has announced that a portion of WestJet's payment processing is now being serviced through UATP One Merchant Services.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global payment network UATP has announced that a portion of WestJet's payment processing is now being serviced through UATP One Merchant Services.
  • WestJet, an existing UATP Issuer, added UATP One to its product base, utilizing the partnership for acquiring capabilities and enhanced payment processing.
  • UATP One provides a wide range of payment solutions and customized reporting capabilities, as well as an indirect credit card processing solution that connects airlines to all 152 billing and settlement plans (BSP).
  • UATP connects airlines to Alternative Forms of Payment which can expand reach and generate incremental sales globally.

SAVE THE DATE - UATP'S AIRLINE DISTRIBUTION® 2023!

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP welcomes global airlines and travel industry leaders to attend Airline Distribution 2023.  Airline Distribution 2023 will take place 7-9 March at The Liberty Hotel in Boston.

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  • Airline Distribution 2023 will take place 7-9 March at The Liberty Hotel in Boston.
  • Airline Distribution is UATP's annual interactive conference that focuses on important distribution issues affecting the airlines.
  • Airline Distribution will focus on the many facets of airline distribution, with a mixture of airline and industry leaders featuring the recovery of business travel, airline interviews, payment advancements, changing technology and much more.
  • To learn more about Airline Distribution 2023, please visit: https://uatp.com/airline-distribution-2023/
    If you are interested in sponsoring or speaking at Airline Distribution 2023, contact [email protected] .

UPLIFT NOW ACCEPTED THROUGH ARC PAY, SUPPORTED BY UATP

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplift, the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, has announced that it is now accepted for payment by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) through UATP, the underlying technology for the partnership.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplift , the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, has announced that it is now accepted for payment by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) through UATP, the underlying technology for the partnership.
  • Travel agents will be able to process Uplift payments like any ARC Pay transactionusing their preferred GDS or ARC Pay Hub via the My ARC portal.
  • "Installment payments are a proven way to increase conversion and drive new revenue," said Tom Botts, Chief Commercial Officer at Uplift.
  • ARC is yet another Uplift integration with an airline owned entity such as UATP and Airlines Clearing House."

Xinhua Silk Road: China int'l services trade fair reflects strong attraction of Chinese market for foreign investment

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

BEIJING, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) which was concluded in Beijing on Monday, many international enterprises signed cooperation agreements with China to deepen cooperation in service trade, reflecting the strong attraction of the Chinese market for foreign investment.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) which was concluded in Beijing on Monday, many international enterprises signed cooperation agreements with China to deepen cooperation in service trade, reflecting the strong attraction of the Chinese market for foreign investment.
  • As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the 2022 CIFTIS has achieved fruitful results in boosting international cooperation.
  • During the Fair, Air China and the British engineering giant Rolls-Royce announced to set up a new joint venture of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in Beijing, with a registered capital of 190 million U.S. dollars.
  • U.S. tech giant Qualcomm, which has entered Chinese market for more than 25 years and has participated in three services trade fairs, has brought an application scenario of "Gongti Metaverse" combining Qualcomm's separation rendering technology and China Mobile's 5G network slicing technology.

Xinhua Silk Road: China int'l services trade fair reflects strong attraction of Chinese market for foreign investment

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) which was concluded in Beijing on Monday, many international enterprises signed cooperation agreements with China to deepen cooperation in service trade, reflecting the strong attraction of the Chinese market for foreign investment.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) which was concluded in Beijing on Monday, many international enterprises signed cooperation agreements with China to deepen cooperation in service trade, reflecting the strong attraction of the Chinese market for foreign investment.
  • As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the 2022 CIFTIS has achieved fruitful results in boosting international cooperation.
  • During the Fair, Air China and the British engineering giant Rolls-Royce announced to set up a new joint venture of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in Beijing, with a registered capital of 190 million U.S. dollars.
  • U.S. tech giant Qualcomm, which has entered Chinese market for more than 25 years and has participated in three services trade fairs, has brought an application scenario of "Gongti Metaverse" combining Qualcomm's separation rendering technology and China Mobile's 5G network slicing technology.