Airline & Travel Weekly News Briefs
Luang Prabang’s newest luxury resort is a design fan’s dream stay Luang Prabang’s rise to become one of Southeast Asia’s… Read More »
Things to look out for in the China luxury market in 2019
China’s unique and continually evolving market creates exciting opportunities. Rather than try any crystal-ball predictions, here’s my summary of what… Read More »
Spaceships and submarines: unique ways to get to your latest travel destination
The race to space for paying punters is coming to a climax. News has emerged that Virgin Galactic is finally… Read More »
28 Places You Should Go in 2019
I’m sending my travelers to the Caiman Ecological Refuge in the Southern Pantanal to see and photograph jaguars. This spectacular… Read More »
For $255,500 You Can Ring In 2019 Twice
What’s better than ringing in the new year with a champagne toast and fireworks? Doing it twice. Yes, private jet… Read More »
We’ve been warned about drones but can we prevent another Gatwick?
Waiting at the airport in Antigua on Friday evening with her 10-year-old son, Shemar, Shemika Simon must have wondered whether… Read More »
Sabre aims to break down walls as it “reimagines” business of travel
Sabre president and CEO Sean Menke has a bold and new vision for how tech will reimagine the business of travel…. Read More »
Travel gear for the frequent flyer & VR
Travel gear and Virtual Reality are becoming commonplace among frequent flyers. In 10 years (or 110) you’ll just teleport everywhere…. Read More »
SmartSky 4G aircraft system gets FAA approval
The radio and antenna manufacturing partners of SmartSky Networks have received Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the US’s Federal Aviation… Read More »
What are the world’s safest – and least safe – airlines for 2018
Qantas once again tops the list, as airline fatalities and crashes reach all-time low. Last year was statistically the safest… Read More »
Historic Qantas Perth to London flight made possible by fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Last week, Qantas Airways, the largest airline by fleet in Australia, completed the third-longest commercial flight in the world in… Read More »
The Top 4 Electric Supercars
Not very long ago, the word “hybrid” sparked the thought of a Toyota Prius or a radically sluggish competitor that… Read More »
Cunard offers Alaska guests Rocky Mountaineer train tours
Cunard Line will offer cruise-tours in Alaska in partnership with the Rocky Mountaineer excursion train when it returns to Alaskan… Read More »
Self-flying aircraft can be a $30 billion industry by 2036
Drones film the sports we watch on TV and assist farmers in taking care of acres of crops. The self-flying aircraft business has… Read More »
British Airways starts boarding with biometrics technology at Orlando Airport
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to London Gatwick can now enjoy a secure and seamless… Read More »
The airlines with the Best Craft Beer
Good news for beer lovers: Airlines are catching onto the craft brewing boom. Here’s how 8 major domestic carriers stack… Read More »
Boeing rolls out 10.000th of its 737 jet
The 737, Boeing’s short- to medium-haul workhorse, broke another record as the aircraft manufacturer rolled out its 10,000th aircraft of the… Read More »
Air New Zealand introduces new interactive online experience
Air New Zealand has developed an interactive online experience allowing travelers to explore New Zealand using emojis. Users will be… Read More »
Qantas is rolling out inflight Wi-Fi on its domestic fleet
Qantas has revealed that it is rolling out Wi-Fi to its domestic fleet at a rate of around one aircraft… Read More »
The White House makes a deal for two new Boeing 747-8 Air Force Ones
Boeing and President Trump appear to have made an informal deal for the newest upcoming batch of Air Force One… Read More »
Aeromexico to expand 2Ku inflight WiFi on its Boeing 737-800 fleet
Aeromexico is to install Gogo’s 2Ku on an additional nine Boeing 737-800NGs, to add to the 20 of the operator’s 737-800NG… Read More »
Boeing prepares to sell flying taxis
The dream of flying cars has been around longer than Boeing has been making airplanes. Now a vision from the… Read More »