Unexpected Islands
By Natalie Compagno and Greg Freitas Islands are inherently sexy. Some are tanned, hot, laid-back, and obvious—think Kauai or Capri…. Read More »
Smoked on the water: Cruise lines bring BBQ out to sea
One of the hottest culinary trends on the high seas is barbecue, a made-in-the-USA specialty that is popping up on… Read More »
Plane maker to test all-electric jet in 2019
An Israeli start-up has claimed an electric plane it is building will revolutionize commuter travel and it’s getting ready to… Read More »
Airline ticket secrets: How to get the best value
Searching for the cheapest airfare may be the most popular way of deciding on a flight, but secret extras baked… Read More »
Delta introduces new biometrics program across its Delta Sky Clubs
Delta Sky Club members who have signed up for CLEAR’s biometric service can now use their fingerprints to enter all… Read More »
Air Tahiti Nui celebrates its 20th anniversary with new 787 Dreamliner fleet
French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti Nui is preparing for its 20th anniversary celebrations, and it is phasing out its fleet of Airbus A340-300s and… Read More »
Lufthansa Systems and CastLabs work on app-less DRM content
Lufthansa Systems and partner castLabs are working to develop browser-based playback of DRM-protected movies on iOS devices, meaning that passengers… Read More »
Qatar Airways launches Privilege Club with QMiles
Qatar Airways is celebrating the recent refresh of its Privilege Club loyalty program, with a series of offers and “program… Read More »
Hilton Expands Presence in Morocco
Hilton is significantly expanding its presence in Morocco. The hotel company recently signed a deal to open a property in… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises adds more Ben Fogle excursions
Celebrity Cruises has added to its stable of shore excursions designed in collaboration with British TV personality and adventurer Ben… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic unbundles economy fares
Virgin Atlantic will offer three categories of economy ticket as it embraces the trend of unbundling fares in a competitive transatlantic… Read More »
The most unusual things transported by jet
When chartering your own private jet, you can pretty much make any demands you like about what food and drink… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s prices in line with competitors
Eighteen months before its scheduled debut of the first Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship, executives offered the first clue as to… Read More »
Lufthansa launches a la carte dining
As flagged on our forum, Lufthansa has announced a new a la carte dining option for economy and premium economy… Read More »
The Impacts of Overtourism Have Reached Thailand
Authorities in Thailand have announced that Maya Bay, on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi Leh (made famous by… Read More »
Brazil’s E-Visa Is Popular With US Travelers
It’s easier than ever to travel to Brazil. A faster visa process has led to a boom in U.S. visitors traveling to the country. Since… Read More »
Celebrity Edge to feature bistro with digital entertainment
Celebrity Cruises unveiled most of the dining options on the upcoming Celebrity Edge, including one in which a small, animated… Read More »
British Airways rewamps economy cabins on its Boeing 777 fleet
British Airways has revamped its World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins on its Boeing 777 fleet with new seats…. Read More »
Priority Pass announces new dining option at New York JFK
Lounge membership program Priority Pass has announced a new restaurant discount for members at JFK in partnership with Bobby Van’s… Read More »
American will install more premium economy seats on 777-200s
American Airlines is replacing a sizeable chunk of the economy-class seats on its 777-200 aircraft with fewer but pricier premium… Read More »
New, upcoming and revamped airport lounges around the globe
Bangkok Airways Bangkok Airways opened two new lounges at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport late last year – the Boutique Lounge and the… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic launches hand baggage only fares
As widely expected, Virgin Atlantic has introduced hand baggage only (HBO) fares. It has also announced an upgrade for some… Read More »
SWISS reveals its new First Class Lounge at Zurich Airport
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has introduced a new SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich Airport’s Terminal A for its… Read More »
Austrian Airlines unveils new Senator Lounge at Vienna Airport
Austrian Airlines has unveiled the first newly designed Senator Lounge at Vienna Airport. Two Business Class Lounges have also already… Read More »
Cathay Pacific’s new The Deck lounge will open in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific’s new The Deck lounge in Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 will open its doors to passengers on… Read More »
New Skyteam lounges will open in Santiago and Istanbul by year-end
Airline alliance, Skyteam, has announced two new branded lounges: one in Santiago, Chile and one at Istanbul’s new international airport…. Read More »