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French connections
If you want to visit Brittany in northwest France you would first have to get to Paris. Both Emirates and Gulf Air offer direct flights to the French capital.

Fly with Emirates for RO179 per person. The offer is valid on bookings made till November 15. Children aged 2-11 can travel for 75 per cent of the adult fares, while an infant can travel for as little as ten per cent of the fares. For more information log on to www.emirates.com.om.

With Gulf Air a one-way trip from Muscat to Paris is for US$462.80 and US$691.50 for a round trip. For a stopover in Paris it will arrange accommodation for as low as US$88 a night at the Hotel Du Bois.

For bookings log on to www.gulfairco.com.

Fluid restriction
To preserve passenger safety, no liquids are allowed in a passenger’s hand baggage. In case of baby food the person accompanying the baby has to taste the food

Holiday at the Hilton
Oman Air is offering a special package for its passengers flying to Salalah. Pay for two nights' stay at the Hilton and get the third night absolutely free. The offer includes a complimen-tary fruit basket in your room, a welcome drink and a fresh towel to rejuvenate you on arrival. The offer guarantees a checkout time of 4pm and is valid until October 20.

For further details on this offer log on to www.omanair.aero.

Etihad’s loyalty programme
Etihad Airways has launched a guest loyalty programme. Key features include the eradication of blackout periods, flight redemption restrictions for members and the option of family membership. Guests can also opt to make a cash contribution and the remaining payment by redeeming accrued miles, enjoying the benefits of immediate redemption facilities and earning extra miles through cash contributions.

The airline has also upgraded its range of in flight entertainment.

Turkish Airlines special
Turkish Airlines is offering special fares for trips from Istanbul to Amsterdam. The promotional fare for a one-way ticket to Amsterdam is 129 euros per person. The offer is open to all passengers and is valid for ticket sales and travel till October 31, 2006. For the same price you can also visit Brussels with a one-way ticket at 129 euros.

Add a little more and you can book yourself on a round trip from Istanbul to Amsterdam. For 179 euros you can fly to Amsterdam and back in the economy class. The offer is valid for tickets sold till December 15.

For further information log on to www.thy.com.

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