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| Sterling Travel | : | Travel Tools | : | Flying to Asia |
Looking to book flights to Asia and baffled by the volume of material relating to each carrier? We have compiled that data to help you find the airline that best suits your needs.
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| First | 3 pieces, max weight 32kg each |
| Business | 3 pieces, max weight 32kg each |
| Premium Economy | 2 pieces, max weight 32kg each |
| Economy (full-fare) | 2 pieces, max weight 23kg each |
| Economy | 1 piece, max weight 23kg each |
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok and numerous destinations in India
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
The Executive Club
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
On Business
Extras:
In-seat power at some seats
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Suites | 40kg |
| First | 40kg |
| Business | 30kg |
| Economy | 20kg |
Excess baggage fees vary according to a zonal system
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Singapore, Bangkok, Maldives, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, Bangladesh, Philippines, Kuala Lumpur and numerous destinations in India
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Kris Flyer
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Star Alliance Company Plus
Extras:
Personal in-seat telephone, in-seat power supply, iPod and iPhone connectivity
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| First | 40kg |
| Business | 30kg |
| Premium Economy (May 2012) | 25kg |
| Economy | 20kg |
Extra baggage charged on a zonal tariff
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Asia Miles, Marco Polo club
Extras:
In-flight laptop power and phones
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 32kg |
| Economy | 23kg |
UK Departure:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo (in a partnership with British Airways)
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Qantas frequent flyer points
Extras:
Power points on selected flights. On all A380, B747-400 and A330-300 aircraft you can send and receive text messages, make in-flight telephone calls and call other passengers from your seat
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 40kg |
| Economy | 30kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow
Destinations:
Dubai
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Skywards miles
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Business Rewards
Extras:
In-seat telephone, SMS and email
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 30kg |
| Economy | 23kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow, Manchester
Destinations:
Tokyo, Nagoya, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, India, Abu Dhabi
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Etihad Guest
Extras:
'Cradle recline' feature on economy chairs to ensure your spine rests in a more natural position. The 10.4" entertainment touchscreens are the largest economy class screens in the industry
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 30kg |
| Economy | 23kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester
Destinations:
Tokyo, Negoya, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, India, Abu Dhabi
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Privilege Club
Extras:
Selected flights offer in-seat power supply on some aircraft and on the A380 mobile phone can be used during flight
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 3 pieces, max weight 32kg each |
| Premium Economy | 2 pieces, max weight 23kg each |
| Economy | 1 piece, max weight 23kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Flying Club
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Flying Co
Extras:
Free newspapers at the departure gate from the UK, complimentary amenity kit. On many flights entertainment system also includes individual video games consoles.
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Business | 3 pieces, max weight 23kg each |
| Premium Economy | 2 pieces, max weight 23kg each |
| Economy | 1 piece, max weight 23kg |
UK Departures: Heathrow
Destinations: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Airpoints
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Star Alliance Company Plus
Extras:
Economy class - two cordless phones are available. Specially designed sleep pillow that attaches to your head-rest.
Business class - each seat is fitted with integrated Passenger Control Unit/telephone headset. Each seat has a PC power outlet compatible with all laptop plugs.
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| First | 40kg |
| Business | 30kg |
| Economy | 20kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
Numerous destinations in China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and India, as well as Hong Kong, Nepal and Vietnam
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Royal Orchid Plus
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Star Alliance Company Plus
Extras:
New, wider seats of the latest design have been installed in many of the Thai aircraft in Economy class. In Royal Silk Class passengers enjoy shell seats with 60" of stretch-out space and 170 degree recline.
| Booking class | Free baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| First | 40kg |
| Business | 30kg |
| Economy | 20kg |
UK Departures:
Heathrow
Destinations:
China, Korea, South East, South West and Central Asia
Passenger Loyalty Scheme:
Asiana Club
Corporate Loyalty Scheme:
Star Alliance Company Plus
Extras:
Satellite phone, in seat power, SMS and email
Updated: January 2012
Disclaimer: Please ensure you double check details with Sterling Travel Management or your airline.
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