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SAS will be offering fully flexible airfares on intercontinental flights to and from Europe. Passengers can combine different fare classes on their return flights.

“We have noticed a strong need for greater flexibility amongst both leisure and business travellers and our new fares have been created to offer our customers greater choice,” says Lars Olofsson General Maanger, SAS Australia & New Zealand.

This means passengers can fly out on Fully Flexible Business fare and return on a Fixed Economy fare, or vice a versa.

”Now travellers can create their own tailor-made itineraries, mixing fares and classes in both directions to fully suit their needs. Offering these new fares in the published GDS environment also makes it an easier process for consultants, from the quotation stage right through to ticketing “.

The JFK International Airport in New York will see a big investment from the British Airways as the airline announces it will spend $30 million to redevelop BA’s premium ground facilities.

Work will start in June with focus on environmental issues – first time Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification will be aimed for at JFK.

Main focus of the development will be a premium check-in pavilion, a dedicated check-in area for premium customer, and renovating Terraces, First Class and Concorde lounges, to the same standard as Heathrow’s Terminal 5.

“No other airline at JFK will come close to the standard and quality of what we intend to offer our customers. The new enhancements will place British Airways in the most enviable position to provide the best possible premium ground experience at JFK International Airport,” said Robin Hayes, British Airways’ Executive Vice President Americas.