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Welcome to the October 16th edition
of the PAX International e-newsletter!
Rick Lundstrom
rick@pax-intl.com
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Glitches few, report Bangkok airport caterers
Reports from Bangkok say that despite delays that cost the airport years, and the “happy coup” that grabbed the world’s headlines, Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport is up and operating, in some cases with fewer problems than expected so far 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
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CSA to sell catering unit
In a move that had been long anticipated, CSA Czech Airlines announced October 2 that it plans to sell its catering unit and cargo terminal and has been “in communication” with investors 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
Cathay to focus on comfort in new program
“The new product offerings reflect our genuine desire to improve seat and cabin comfort and provide a better all-round flying experience for passengers across all classes,” said Alan Wong 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
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SIA plans new suite of products
Singapore Airlines promises its passengers “one of the boldest and most distinct cabin designs ever to be introduced” in its fleet of 777-300ERs and A380s 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
Virgin plans new look in economy plus
Virgin Atlantic, the airline that pioneered enhanced economy class, will spend £12 million (US$22 million) on wider seats and greater seat pitch in its Premium Economy cabin 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
Alpha signs for Sharjah, eyes India
In early October, Alpha Airport Services signed a 10-year contract to cater flights and provide ancillary services at Sharjah International Airport 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
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Servair teams with West Indies firm
In what officials called a “partnership to combine their respective experience” Servair will look to increase efficiency and resource rationalization with CENAC, which operates Catering Point a Pitre, in Guadeloupe and Catering Fort de France, Martinique 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
Air France adds Chennai, picks SAJ
Air France is on track to this month start its scheduled flights from Paris CDG to Chennai and has picked Saj Flight Services Pvt. Ltd as their preferred caterer at Chennai 
UPDATED 16 October 2006

Regent to offer inclusive drinks
Regent Seven Seas is modifying its policies with a new inclusive offer for wine and spirits 
UPDATED 16 October 2006

American and Regu agree to lounge deal
American Airlines and the Regu Group announced in October that members of the carrier’s Admirals Club will have access to more than 750 business centers that Regu operates for meetings, teleconferencing and offices 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
Lounges moved during LAX project
Korean Air was among several carriers that recently announced the relocation executive lounge at Los Angeles International Airport during the facility’s US$575 million reconstruction project 
UPDATED 16 October 2006
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