Asiana clings to bold expansion plans, despite FAA inquiry of some pilots

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South Korea's Asiana Airlines seems determined to pursue its ambitious expansion plans despite of an ongoing investigation into allegations that some of its pilots committed fraud to obtain licenses from the US Federal Aviation Administration. Pres. Park Sam Koo, whose family corporation owns 76% of the airlines, aims to transform Asiana into the world's leading airlines by the first decade of the 21st century. He hopes to increase the number of its aircraft from the current 39 to 71 by 2000.

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Tiny New Zealand carrier's expansion puts its larger rival on the defensive

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Kiwi Travel International Airlines Ltd. intends to launch a new service between Australia and smaller cities in New Zealand on Aug. 23, 1995. The company hopes to take a significant portion of the New Zealand-Australia air transport market away from dominant players Air New Zealand Ltd. and Qantas Airways Ltd. To achieve this, Kiwi Travel plans to undercut its rivals' fares.

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Flyers treated to shiatsu, service good for the sole

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Airlines have begun offering services that include massages and manicures as part of their efforts to increase customers' feelings of physical well-being while in flight. Among these resourceful companies are Virgin Atlantic Airways, Japan Airways, British Airways and Cathay Pacific Airways. The beneficiaries of this extra attention are first-class passengers.

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