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Traveleads E News Bulletin, Issue 10

Welcome to the Traveleads April Newsletter. We hope you're enjoying the sunny weather and looking forward to the upcoming bumper bank holidays over Easter and the Royal Wedding. If you're planning a trip away, give us a call for some great holiday ideas from our tailor-made holiday team. This month we have all the latest news, offers and the chance to win some great prizes, including some some fantastic Easter treats. For further details on any of the items featured please contact your friendly Traveleads teams on 0113 2457745 or 0131 7184000.

Lufthansa Miles & More: Europe's Leading Frequent Flyer Programme

Earn Miles

With over 17 million members worldwide Lufthansa Miles & More is Europe's leading frequent flyer programme, you can earn miles with Lufthansa, Star Alliance partners and other Miles &More; airline partners.The number of miles earned depends on destination and booking class flown and you can also earn with Lufthansa's numerous hotel and car rental partners, such as Ritz Carlton Hotels and Avis car hire. Purchases made with the Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card and from approximately 100 other partners also earn miles.

Spend Miles

You can spend your miles on flight awards redeemable with Lufthansa, Star Alliance partners and other Miles & More airline partners and upgrade awards redeemable on flights with Lufthansa and many other airlines including Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines Croatia Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines,Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAP Portugal and United Airlines.Miles are also redeemable on one-way awards, children's flight awards, travel, adventure and merchandise awards or you can make a charitable donation with your miles.

From the 1st May you can use the new Miles & More mileage promotion myChoice to select your preferred route within Europe and earn double miles per flight in economy class or triple miles per flight in business class. To join Lufthansa Miles & More, register for this offer, or for more details please contact us on 0113 2457745 or 0131 7184000.

For your chance to win a bottle of delicious German wine courtesy of Lufthansa just answer this simple question: What is the name of Lufthansa's loyalty programme? Please send your answer to [email protected] along with your name and a contact telephone number. The closing date is the 1st May and the winner will be notified and announced in the next Newsletter. Good luck and don't forget to look out for next month's competition.

	On Qantas international flights, Advance Seat Selection is complimentary in the First, Business and Premium Economy cabins and in Economy Class for Platinum, Gold or Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers, equivalent oneworld Frequent Flyers, and for all customers travelling in the same booking. Advance Seat Selection is also complimentary to all customers travelling on Qantas mainline domestic flights. For all other customers, Advance Seat Selection is offered at a charge of AUD20 per person per flight effective from 13 April 2011 which is a small price to pay for your favourite seat on Qantas's popular long haul routes. For more information please call us on 0113 2457745 or 0131 7184000.
	Air France is offering the chance for a key senior traveller and decision maker, planning a long haul flight in Business Class, to be upgraded to La Premiere. La Premiere showcases French luxury, by offering elegance, attentive service, peace of mind and privacy. Only one terminal, a privileged welcome, personalized escort, dedicated check-in area, boarding by private car, gourmet dining and a real 2-metre bed are just some of the privileges available for La Premiere passengers flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This offer is for one-way upgrade and depends on availability. For more information on La Premiere please click on the logo or call us on 0113 2457745 or 0131 7184000.
	Park Inn announced they are to open a new hotel close to London's Wembley Stadium in time for the start of the 2012 Olympic Games. The new 235-room hotel will provide convenient access to all London has to offer, the location is just a short train ride from central London and is positioned on the pedestrian zone leading to the main entrance of Wembley Stadium, which will host football matches during the tournament. Park Inn is the second largest brand within the Rezidor group with around 140 modern vibrant hotels internationally, providing for both leisure and business travellers worldwide.
	CityJet has released a London City Weekend Special all inclusive return fare of just £99 from Edinburgh to London City. You can enjoy the complimentary inflight service including drinks and snacks, a convenient schedule and no baggage fees, with up to 23kg free checked baggage and 12kg cabin baggage. CityJet are the smartest choice for time-conscious passengers with a 15 minute check-in time and flights to the only airport in the heart of London.You could enjoy a couple of days in London at a bargain price, just ask your Traveleads consultant to help you select a hotel which will match your requirements.

Following the success of previous years, Emirates are once again offering complimentary 5-star nights in Dubai to First and Business Class customers originating from the UK this summer. You can enjoy a complimentary two-night, 5-star break in Dubai where you can choose from the exquisite Jumeirah Emirates Tower, Park Hyatt Dubai or 2 other stunning hotels. This offer is valid for travel from 1st May to 31st August, for new bookings from April. Emirates are also introducing a third daily flight from Manchester from the 1st May giving you a better choice of flight times and improved connections. For more information or to book please call us on 0113 2457745 or 0131 7184000.

The Yorkshire Premier Lounge at Leeds Bradford Airport

The Yorkshire Premier Lounge provides passengers with a truly first-class experience with stylish, contemporary surroundings and facilities. All passengers can enjoy the Lounge's comfort and business facilities, irrespective of the airline they are travelling with, or ticket type. Whether travelling for business or pleasure The Yorkshire Premier Lounge always provides the relevant environment for every traveller's needs.

The quiet business environment, including individual meeting rooms, is the perfect place to prepare for the day ahead. With free wi-fi and internet access you can stay connected and a range of daily newspapers are provided to keep you in the know. The family room provides everything to keep kids and adults alike entertained including gaming consoles, a selection of the latest DVD's, plasma TV's and board games. The chill-out areas are a great place to relax in the luxurious setting and enjoy fabulous snacks, great books and all the celebrity magazines. Refreshments provided include fresh coffee, Yorkshire tea, white, red and rose wine, spirits and mixers, bottled beers, soft drinks and juices, sweet and savory snacks and Yorkshire delicacies are also included.

Prices start from £17.50 per person for a single visit and for frequent flyers Leeds Bradford Airport have now launched a new Annual Membership for the Yorkshire Premier Lounge. The Yorkshire Premier Lounge is open daily from 0500hrs to 2000hrs (subject to seasonal variations) and is fully accessible for disabled guests and wheelchair users.

KLM Increases Leeds Bradford Service

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flight Schedule

Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam Schiphol:
Daily	Depart:	06:35	Arrive:	08:50
Daily	Depart:	09:15	Arrive:	11:25
Daily	Depart:	13:30	Arrive:	15:45
Monday to Friday	Depart:	17:20	Arrive:	19:35

Amsterdam Schiphol to Leeds Bradford:
Daily	Depart:	08:30	Arrive:	08:35
Daily	Depart:	12:45	Arrive:	12:50
Monday to Friday	Depart:	16:25	Arrive:	16:30
Daily	Depart:	20:45	Arrive:	20:55

From the 28th March, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been operating a fourth daily flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, as part of the 2011 summer schedule. KLM's increased frequency on the popular route will provide business and leisure passengers with a more flexible service from their convenient local airport. Increased long-haul connectivity allows ease of travel via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to over 900 destinations. KLM is currently offering return flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for £79 return including all taxes and charges.

Air New Zealand Long-Haul Redesigned

Air New Zealand has redesigned their long haul products from scratch to enchance the comfort and pleasure of the on-board experience. Air New Zealand's new B777-300ER planes will be flying from London Heathrow to Los Angeles and Auckland from April 2011 and will be progressively rolled out until completed in 2012. Air New Zealand is part of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network, which means you can earn Airpoints Dollars on many flights with the numerous Star Alliance partners. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure Air New Zealand offers something for everyones needs with Economy, Economy Skycouch, Premium Economy Spaceseat and Business Premier.

The Business Premier cabin aims to deliver all the things that travellers love, with fresh new twists. The cabin and seat features create a completely adaptable space for sleeping, relaxing or working, with direct aisle access for all passengers and personal 12.1" touch screen on demand entertainment systems. Sleeping in the sky has never been more comfortable with a 22" wide leather armchair that converts to a fully lie flat 6'7" bed, equipped with a thicker mattress and luxurios full size pillows and fluffy duvet. There's also a new on demand tailor-made cuisine and beverage service, with freshly prepared and cooked menus and premium award-winning New Zealand wines. Business Premium passengers can also enjoy Air New Zealand's chauffeur service and valet parking options.

The Premium Economy Spaceseat creates ample space and privacy for passengers. The design of our revolutionary new Spaceseat means that the person sitting in front of you can't recline into your personal space. The seats that run through the inner space of the cabin have been designed for couples, so you can relax together, or turn to face each other to share a meal. The seats on the outer space of the cabin cater more for those who need some uninterrupted work time, or for people who prefer to keep to themselves during the flight. Premium Economy also features an on demand 10.6" touch screen entertainment system with noise cancelling headphones and new innovative menus including Tapas sharing option and selection of fine New Zealand wines.

The innovative Economy Skycouch is the perfect solution for a couple who'd like a bit of extra room, parents with a young child, or a parent with two restless kids. The Skycouch is a trio of three Economy seats that together create a flexible space for whatever you want it to be, to relax and stretch out in, or for the kids to use as a play area. It's like having your very own couch on the plane. By booking this three-wide seat space, you really can get the most from your long-haul flying experience. Economy passengers can also enjoy the on demand touch screen entertainment in every seat on 10.1" screens and on demand snacks and drinks ordered at the touch of your screen including new gourmet burgers and smoothies.

Happy Easter from Traveleads...

For your chance to win some great prizes from the Traveleads Easter Bunny let us know how many bunnies you can find in this photo of your friendly Traveleads team. Please send your answer to [email protected] along with your name and a contact telephone number. The closing date is the 21st April when the winners will be notified. Good luck and have a lovely Easter!

Congratulations to the lucky winners of last month's competition, who won a bottle of wine courtesy of Lufthansa and a two night weekend stay at the Mint Hotel Tower of London Hotel. If you weren't lucky this time remember to enter this month's competitions and look out for more exciting competitions in the coming months and keep your fingers crossed!

Due to increases in postal/delivery charges we have no option but to raise our standard delivery fee by 50p and special delivery fee by £1 from the 4th April 2011.