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India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2021

A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts

Chicago O’Hare Airport begins USD 334 million runway extension

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest aviation facilities in the world, broke ground on the final piece of what will end up being a 16-year project to upgrade the…

Big spurt in UK visitor numbers to Chicago

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2019

The US city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2% increase in those visiting in 2018 compared with the year before. 141,000 UK visitors came to…

Hainan Airlines to fly Chengdu–Chicago from September

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

As the Hainan-based carrier looks at increasing flights between China and the US, Hainan Airlines will launch a twice-weekly non-stop service between Chengdu and Chicago beginning on 16…

Chicago welcomes EVA’s Hello Kitty jet

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

Passengers flying between Taipei and Chicago will now be able to travel on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty aircraft. The airline's "Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet" - a Boeing 777-300ER painted with…

Gold Medal launches Chicago incentive

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2016

Long-haul tour operator Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win a four-night holiday for two people to Chicago, including return flights with United Airlines and accommodation as part…

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China Eastern launches Shanghai-Chicago flights

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2016

China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016). The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…

Tauck plans Prohibition-era Chicago tour

Gemma Greenwood Dec 9, 2015

Luxury tour operator Tauck is launching a unique five-day spectacular event in Chicago, with famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns (America’s David Attenborough), to explore three…

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China Eastern flies to Brisbane and Chicago‏

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch new flights from Shanghai to Brisbane and Chicago. The new direct service to Brisbane will commence on 16 January 2016, operating three…

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China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago. In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…

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Icelandair confirms Chicago route

Aaron Greenwood May 13, 2015

Icelandair has announced further expansion of its global network with a new year-round service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Flights will begin in March of next year…

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Capacity increase for Emirates’ Chicago route

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2015

Emirates is offering a 33% increase in seating capacity on its Chicago route as of May when it switches its Boeing 777-200LR currently operating the route to a larger Boeing 777-300ER…

Emirates launches flights to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2014

Emirates has commenced flights to Chicago - its ninth destination in the US. The inaugural flight touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week to mark the start of…

Chicago Airport unveils bright new security area

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014

Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has unveiled a modern take on the usually dull and dreary passenger screening area. In collaboration with SpringHill Suites by Marriott, the…

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Emirates to fly to Chicago

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014

Emirates has revealed that Chicago will become its ninth destination in the US, when flights launch later this year. Commencing on 5 August 2014, the new service to the 'Windy City'…

United announces Edinburgh-Chicago route

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

United Airlines has announced it will launch flights between Edinburgh and Chicago next year. The service will launch on 23 May with five flights a week until 12 June, when it will…

Woman gives birth in Chicago airport

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2013

A woman has given birth to a boy in Chicago’s O’Hare airport after flying 7,200 miles from Abu Dhabi, it has been reported. Inam Alghoul told American broadcaster CBS that: “Too much…

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Qatar Airways goes daily to Chicago

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Qatar Airways has increased the frequency of its flights to Chicago. The carrier launched the route in April this year, with three weekly flights direct from its Doha hub. But…

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LOT relaunches Chicago Dreamliner flights

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2013

LOT Polish Airlines has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago route. Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the first scheduled destination for LOT's Dreamliner…

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Qatar Airways touches down in Chicago

Apr 11, 2013 14

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to Chicago touched down at the US city's O'Hare International Airport yesterday. The arrival marked the start of a new scheduled passenger service…

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Hainan Airlines to fly to Chicago

Jan 29, 2013 20

Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between Beijing and Chicago. From 3 September 2013, the airline will commence four weekly flights on the route, every Tuesday,…

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Qatar Airways to fly to Chicago

Aug 14, 2012 15

Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Chicago next year. The direct service from Doha will commence on 10 April 2012, using a 335-seat, three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with a…

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Finnair and AA launch Helsinki-Chicago flights

Mark Elliott May 3, 2011

Finnair has extended its codeshare with American Airlines to launch direct flights between Helsinki and Chicago. The daily service will run throughout the summer on a Boeing 767. "We are…

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Virgin Atlantic resumes London-Chicago route

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2011

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will recommence its Heathrow to Chicago direct service next month. The route will operate four times a week from 9 May on an airbus A340-300, which will be…

HKIA, Chicago O’Hare become sister airports

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2011

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) establishing Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and…

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Air India’s Chicago service is flying

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2011

Nearly five months after launching direct flights to Chicago, Air India has reported that the service has been well received by passengers and is performing well. "There has been an increase…

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AA change Chicago-Delhi flight times

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2010

American Airlines (AA) has completed five years of direct Chicago-Delhi flights and to mark its commitment to the Indian market, the airline is, changing the timings of the…

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Qatar Airways launches freighter services to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2010

Qatar Airways Cargo will commence scheduled freighter services to Chicago, Illinois - its first dedicated freighter service to the United States - on 18 August. The new…

Chicago joins Allure of the Seas

Mark Elliott May 6, 2010

Royal Caribbean has announced the west-end production Chicago will be aboard the Allure of the Seas from December. The show will debut in the 1,380-seat Broadway-style proscenium stage…

American forced to delay Chicago-Beijing launch

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2010

CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today issued the following statement:"We regret that we are unable to launch our new, daily, nonstop service from…

Chicago joins FourSquare app

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2010

The Chicago Office of Tourism has joined mobile application FourSquare to promote the city's neighbourhoods, restaurants and attractions. The location based, social networking…

Cargo plane crashes near Chicago

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

The pilot and co-pilot of a small cargo plane were killed when their aircraft crashed short of the runway while landing at an airport in suburban Chicago, CNN has reported. The Learjet…

Etihad CEO cites Chicago route as growth driver

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009

Etihad Airways' chief executive James Hogan said on Monday that the United States of America remains a largely untapped market for Etihad Airways and spoke of how the airline's new Chicago…

HK & Shanghai Hotels purchases Peninsula Chicago

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2009

HONG KONG, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) today confirmed that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HSH Chicago, Inc. has entered…

Chicago becomes Etihad’s second US destination

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2009

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights from its Abu Dhabi home-base to the American city of Chicago. Flight EY151 took-off on…

Etihad’s first flight to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2009

Etihad will launch flights from Abu Dhabi to the American city of Chicago on Wednesday 2 September. The inaugural flight will operate using Etihad's A340-600 in Formula 1 livery. The launch…

Etihad to Chicago in September

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2009

Etihad Airways' inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago will take off on 2 September, Gulf News reported. The flights will initially run three times a week, increasing to daily…

Top 30 safest cities for solo female travellers

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

Travel metasearch website WayAway has produced a ranking of the top 30 safest cities for female solo travellers in order to empower women to travel alone with confidence.

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Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines today celebrate one year of their franchise partnership, having operated its inaugural international flight under the new Aer Lingus Regional franchise from…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts APAC introduces TRYP by Wyndham to Australasia

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of management services with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and…

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Finnair hops into spring with super schedule

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer

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Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020

Harry Johnson Mar 8, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020 Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…

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IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Reductions Not Legal

Harry Johnson Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The need to restore the economic damage to the civil aviation industry of the Netherlands is not being addressed Full article: IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight…

Four historic film locations you can visit in Tuolumne County, California

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2023

Set against the backdrop of Yosemite National Park with historic gold rush towns and scenic landscapes, Tuolumne County makes for the ultimate filming destination. Over 350 productions…

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US hotels go on hiring spree, offer better wages and benefits

Harry Johnson Feb 28, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel employment is down by more than 250,000 jobs compared to February 2020 Full article: US hotels go on hiring…

The places people ‘miss’ the most

Kristin Mariano Feb 27, 2023

Extensive research by Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has revealed the locations people develop the largest connections to, and as…

Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…

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Hotel-generated tax revenue will reach new highs in 2023

Harry Johnson Feb 21, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Hotels are making significant strides toward recovery, supporting millions of jobs and generating…

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts enriched living in Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek In Dallas

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2023

Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…

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American Airlines to restart three Dublin routes this spring

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD) back for Irish…

The Peninsula Hotels launches global fundraising initiative for Turkey

Kristin Mariano Feb 15, 2023

On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with…

Top 10 music lover’s global city hotspot destinations

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

The study by Bounce analysed global cities that were notable for their music scene, on factors such as upcoming music festivals, record shops, and music venues to reveal the best global city…

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Emirates operates flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected

Joe Cusmano Jan 31, 2023

According to a statement released by the airport’s operator, IGA, last Thursday, Istanbul Airport has the “second greatest connectivity” of any airport in the world. The study by…

Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…

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Finnair embarks on European expansion

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…

The best cities for creatives

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2023

With the UN revealing that the creative economy is projected to reach a global valuation of $985 billion by 2023, it’s no question that creatives have a significant impact on the world…

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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager

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by: eTN Managing Editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News The post Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager appeared first on TD (Travel…

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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of the ancient Khmer archeological sites of Angkor, has appointed Joseph Colina as its new General…

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Etihad Airways appoints Arik De as Chief Revenue Officer

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Etihad Airways today announced the appointment of Arik De as its Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing a new organisational division focused on revenue. Since April 2022, De has served as…

Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The…

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British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

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British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.

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TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period.

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Top arts and cultural experiences travellers should not miss in the authentic U.S. South

Kristin Mariano Dec 22, 2022

From its many cultural influences, the South developed its own unique customs, dialects, arts, literature, cuisine, dance, and music.

Unforgettable family travel experiences with Four Seasons

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

Whether looking to relax on a beach, taking on a snowy adventure, or crossing off an exotic bucket-list destination, explore the world in new ways together as a family with Four Seasons.

Air India resumes Bengaluru-San Francisco direct flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Air India resumed its non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to San Francisco, on Fridays, Sundays and Wednesdays with the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and…

US cities with the most romantic hotels

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022

New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and therefore ideal for a couples vacation

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Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.

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Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.

Motel One opens first hotel in New York under new brand

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2022

With the opening of its first hotel in New York City, Motel One Group presents its new lifestyle brand, The Cloud One Hotels. The hotel boasts a prime location in Downtown Manhattan…

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Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

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Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…

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United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…

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United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…

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Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.

America is home to the most popular road trips in the world

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2022

If you’re embarking on a road trip this autumn, Comparethemarket reveals the global and UK road trips racking up the most monthly searches. The USA and Australia are home to the most…

The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky

Joe Cusmano Sep 22, 2022

The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…

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Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday. NZ2 took off from…

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Emirates partners with United to expand connections

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…

Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2022

Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to…

Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…

Elite Havens adds stunning new villas in Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan

Kristin Mariano Aug 15, 2022

Elite Havens has responded to the global resurgence in travel demand by adding outstanding new properties across Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan to its meticulously-curated global…

Park Hyatt Jakarta officially opens in the heart of tranquil Menteng area

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.

Finding happiness and sustaining it in Bali

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2022

Finding joy in Bali is easy, bringing it home is often the tricky part.

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022

With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.

Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2022

The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November

Etihad’s ‘Sustainable 50’ debut flight lands in New York

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2022

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways celebrated the launch of its new 'Sustainable 50' Airbus A350-1000 service to the US

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Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2022

Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…

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American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

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Indians fifth largest international visitors to US

Megha Paul May 18, 2022

India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019

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Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.

New Zealand says Kia ora world as borders reopen on 1 May

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2022

New Zealand government has announced the country’s borders will reopen on May 1 allowing international manuhiri (visitors) from visa waiver countries, including the US

New Zealand prepares to welcome back international visitors

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2022

This week the New Zealand Government announced it is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers arriving in New Zealand.

Boeing Cannot Certify 787 Jets For Flight

Joe Cusmano Feb 24, 2022

Federal safety officials said they will keep the authority to approve Boeing 787 planes for flight rather than hand it back to the aircraft manufacturer, which has been unable to deliver any…

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United Warns Omicron Delays Travel Recovery, Raises Costs

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

United Airlines claimed the latest increase of Covid-19 infections has hampered bookings and would further delay the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.

What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2022

The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…

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3,000 United Airlines Employees Test Positive

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2022

We think Omicron is wreaking havoc on the airline industry in Australia, we aren’t the only ones who have been affected.

Woman Quarantines in Plane Lavatory After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Joe Cusmano Jan 11, 2022

After testing positive for COVID-19 mid-flight, a woman described her five-hour quarantine experience in a plane restroom.

Thousands Of U.S. Flights Cancelled Due To Weather And Omicron

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2022

Airlines in the United States have been forced to postpone more flights than usual during the holiday season.

Emirates SkyCargo transports 600 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has crossed a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with 600 million doses flown on its flights

Holiday spirit in the air! Alaska Airlines unveils Starbucks’ iconic red cups filled with holiday drinks

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2021

Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest special-edition aircraft featuring one of its favorite hometown friends, Starbucks

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United Airlines CEO says to expect higher fares as jet fuel price

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday that jet fuel prices have risen to levels not seen since before the Covid epidemic, which is expected to raise airfares.

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United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2021

United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.

10 best cities for party animals

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2021

MrQ has analysed university towns and cities across the country to determine the best locations for a student night out based on the balance between good vibes and budget drink prices.

Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2021

Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…

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United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2021

United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.

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United Airlines to buy 100 19 seat electric planes

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, as the US carrier considers battery-powered aircraft for…

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Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…

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United places massive order to buy 270 jets

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…

Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.

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United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways ‘no plans’ to restrict travel vaccinated pax

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2021

Etihad Airways has no plans to restrict travel to only those who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

Etihad begins IATA Pass trial on Abu Dhabi-North America flights

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2021

Guests travelling with Etihad Airways before 31 May will be among the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials

President Trump to impose Marshall Law in the United States?

Juergen Steinmetz Dec 20, 2020

Cathryn Pikett from Kansas wants President Donald Trump to declare Marshall law in the United States, so he can stay in power. It appears President Trump agrees with Cathryn.

United Airlines launches virtual, on demand airport customer service

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

United Airlines‘ passengers will soon have access to virtual, on demand customer service at the airline’s hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and…

Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021

The First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Are Already Flying

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

When will covid-19 vaccines be making their way to the public? If air cargo is any indication, perhaps the answer to both questions is sooner than you think.

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Southwest Airlines announces new flights to Miami, Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride)

Harry S. Johnson Oct 9, 2020

Southwest Airlines Co. today primed its winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado…

San Francisco to Shanghai again flying nonstop

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 5, 2020

US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

Harry S. Johnson Sep 10, 2020

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

Harry S. Johnson Aug 28, 2020

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

United Airlines doubles service between San Francisco and Shanghai

Harry S. Johnson Aug 19, 2020

United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…

Consumer confidence in travel is slowly returning

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2020

Consumer confidence is slowly returning, with two main trends- short-term booking windows and long-term reservations towards the end of 2021. This was revealed by the latest edition of…

Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…

Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2020

Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.

Lufthansa reworks global services to get people home

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2020

Lufthansa has announced that it will extend its repatriation flight schedule, which was originally scheduled to run until 19 April, to 3 May. This also means that all remaining flights of…

Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…

Boeing names new chief information officer

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics, effective from May.…

Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2020

Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.

Bengaluru-Seattle direct flight to begin this October

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

American Airlines has announced daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Seattle in the US from October 2020. This would be the first non-stop flight between Bengaluru and the US.…

Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…

Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…

Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…

Bringing Brisbane BAC: “Visitor infrastructure is experiencing a once in a generation boom”

Alastair Newport Jan 24, 2020

The Brisbane Marketing and Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) are partnering to expand Brisbane’s presence in key international markets with the appointment of a tourism marketing team in…

Brisbane Tourism records smashed as visitor numbers surge

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

Brisbane international and interstate visitor and spending records have been broken after a dramatic surge in interstate visitors and key markets, including North America. Brisbane Lord…

American unveils two new routes to St Thomas

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

American Airlines has launched new winter service to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with the arrival of flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth…

Aer Lingus welcomes record-breaking 2.5 million North Atlantic travellers for 2019

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…

Top 10 most booked attractions on Tripadvisor

Kristin Mariano Dec 18, 2019

Here are TripAdvisor’s most booked attractions in the world for 2019, and tour suggestions for your next trip:

How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love

yaroslavlehenchuk Dec 11, 2019

With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…

Burger Odyssey: Discover the USA through its favourite food

Alastair Newport Dec 4, 2019

To truly discover the States and its best burgers; leave cities and embark on a US road trip, where you will find freedom, fun and adventure, as well as some very tasty, original and…

Hotella Nutella to spread hazelnut and cocoa in California

Christian Tolentino Nov 14, 2019

Hotella Nutella, a weekend getaway experience dedicated to the beloved spread, is set to open January 2020 in Napa Valley, California.

Delta’s new Terminal C opening at NY LaGuardia Airport

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Delta will open the first seven gates of New York LaGuardia’s Terminal C on 4 November. The gates will open as part of a 105,000-square-foot concourse. The planned opening, announced…

Domestic US airfares at a record low in 2018

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

In 2018 domestic US airfares fell to their lowest level since records began being kept in 1995, according to new research from credit card comparison site CompareCards.com. The average…

Sound on: Aloft brings music makers back to their roots with first-ever homecoming tour

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…

End of an era: American Airlines retires MD-80

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

American Airlines retired its final McDonnel Douglas MD-80 aircraft on 4 September, ending a 36-year run operating a plane affectionately called the Super 80. American’s final scheduled…

Sansiri raises stake in Standard International to drive expansion in Thailand

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Sansiri, Thailand’s leading real estate developer, announced its investment to increase its shareholding in Standard International Holdings (SIH), the parent company of The Standard, an…

Expansion on track: Great Rail Journeys acquires Vacations By Rail

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

Great Rail Journeys (GRJ) is increasing its presence in the US as it signed a deal to acquire Chicago-based Vacations By Rail (VBR). The combined business will offer customers a global…

Hot hotel openings: The Standard arrives in the Maldives and more

Christian Tolentino Aug 9, 2019

In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, a new ‘standard’ arrives in the Maldives, a 17th-century church transforms into a lifestyle hotel, Taco Bell hotel opens and more.

Mobile & Social

Travelling with data: Expert analysis on ‘mobile hotspots’ in the US

Christian Tolentino Jul 4, 2019

To understand the mobile connectivity experience travellers can expect Opensignal has released new analysis on 30 of the most popular US summer travel destinations.

American Airlines announces new Jamaica service

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…

Summer rush: Royal Jordanian operates 266 extra flights

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

As of the beginning of this month, Royal Jordanian (RJ) started operating extra flights on different sectors and increased the frequency of its scheduled operations to the stations that…

Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ready, Set, Summer: Agoda.com reveals top holiday destinations

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2019

With the summer holidays fast approaching, Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travellers’…

47 million social media posts confirm USA as “the land of road trips”

Alastair Newport May 24, 2019

From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world. The findings of the…

Nobu Hospitality sets the stage in London’s West End

Christian Tolentino Apr 16, 2019

Nobu Hospitality, the luxury hospitality brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced the launch of its London West End hotel.

The best countries for road trips (in an electric vehicle)

Christian Tolentino Apr 12, 2019

According to Comparethemarket.com, the US, Germany, and the UK top the table for countries with most charging locations and stations, with eight European countries featuring in the top ten…

Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…

Accor’s MGallery enters period of growth with 21c Museum Hotels

Christian Tolentino Mar 26, 2019

Accor has officially welcomed 21c Museum Hotels into the MGallery Hotel Collection, a portfolio of more than 100 boutique hotels in 26 countries.

Travel tech this week: New partnerships for friendlier travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2019

This week, we saw several companies inked agreements to make it easier for travellers to avail a service.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton sets expansion plans for 2019

Christian Tolentino Feb 27, 2019

Tapestry Collection by Hilton has announced strong development plans for 2019, ushering in a year of milestones and additions to its portfolio.

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2019

With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations

Kristin Mariano Jan 4, 2019

According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.

The MICE father: De Niro’s Nobu Hotels sign up global events leader

Alastair Newport Dec 21, 2018

While I don’t know much about De Niro’s life outside of the movies, one thing is for sure the guy has been to a shed load of events.

Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2018

With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more. Air New Zealand and SIA Air…

10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 11, 2018

The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.

Air New Zealand’s newest, longest flight launches from Auckland

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018

Air New Zealand kicked off its brand new Chicago connection today when flight NZ26 took off at 1700 time to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

The Standard to open 20 hotels in Asia, ME by 2023

Kristin Mariano Nov 8, 2018

Hospitality firm Standard International plans to open 20 hotels within five years as part of its aggressive expansion plans in Asia and the Middle East.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2018

Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai…

IHG enhances online search for MICE spaces worldwide

Christian Tolentino Oct 23, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has collaborated with Social Tables to launch the company’s new groups and meetings digital experience.

Wyndham Grand expands in Georgia

Christian Tolentino Oct 22, 2018

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming opening of Wyndham Grand Tbilisi in the heart of Georgia’s capital.

What is the world’s most internationally connected airport?

Kristin Mariano Sep 24, 2018

Airport connectivity is the overall level to which the airport is connected to the rest of the world, either by direct flights or indirect connections via other airports.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…

Cosmos Tours launches special ‘two-week only’ campaign

Christian Tolentino Aug 14, 2018

UK-based escorted touring operator, Cosmos Tours Ltd, has announced a late availability campaign with up to GBP 100 (USD 128) off autumn 2018 bookings.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong

Christian Tolentino Jul 24, 2018

Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity

Alastair Newport Jul 9, 2018

As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…

Hertz reveals 100 alternative attractions with interactive maps

Christian Tolentino Jun 28, 2018

To celebrate a hundred year of hiring cars, Hertz Europe has compiled a tourist guide with interactive maps revealing 100 alternative attractions in Europe.

Airlines and Aviation

Qsuite launches in Sydney, coming soon to key cities worldwide

Christian Tolentino Jun 11, 2018

Redefining business and luxury travel, Qatar Airways' Qsuite is now available on flights to and from Canberra via Sydney and will soon be offered in destinations all over the world.

Attractions & Tours

Big Bus Tours adds Los Angeles to its global portfolio

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.

Five expert tips for selling bespoke train holidays

Alastair Newport May 28, 2018

It is now getting on for five years ago that I struck out for Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Express. The epic journey through Europe, Russia Mongolia and into China was an incredible…

8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips

Christian Tolentino May 25, 2018

Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…

Robert De Niro’s hotel company opens 17th property in Tel Aviv

Christian Tolentino May 3, 2018

Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hotels announced its continued global expansion into Tel Aviv, a vibrant and blossoming city in Israel.

Virgin Group purchases Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Christian Tolentino Apr 3, 2018

Virgin Group will soon paint the world's most famous gambling town Virgin red after purchasing the iconic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Travel partners defiant as Hilton follows Marriott in reducing group booking commissions

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2018

Agents’ worst fears are being realised. Another hotel chain giant, Hilton Worldwide, has followed Marriott International's lead and slashed standard hotel group booking commissions from…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July

Christian Tolentino Mar 23, 2018

EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.

Virgin Hotels breaks new ground with its first property in the UK

Christian Tolentino Feb 5, 2018

Virgin Hotels breaks new ground as it arrives in Europe with its first property in Edinburgh set to open in 2020.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts reveal revenue of $1.35 billion in 2017

Alastair Newport Jan 25, 2018

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, has announced its 2017 year-end results. In 2017, the company generated $1.35 billion in reservations revenue on behalf of its member properties worldwide, a…

Great Lakes USA expands in 2018

Jill Sayles Jan 22, 2018

The Great Lakes USA has welcomed new preferred partners into the consortium at the start of 2018, bringing the total number to thirteen: Chicago North Shore CVB, home of the Northwestern…

Veteran Hyatt hotelier to lead first Hyatt Regency in Beijing

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2018

Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing's opening general manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of…

Preferred Hotels announces new properties

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 8

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced 14 new properties scheduled to launch in the New Year. The openings will be global, from Houston and Shanghai to Vienna and Charleston.…

X Fund Properties Limited and Aimbridge Hospitality Unveil Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2017 0

Montego Bay’s newest all-inclusive beachfront oasis brings 217 butler-appointed suites and stately villas to Jamaica’s Coveted Coastline MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – (Sept 26, 2017) – X…

2017’s Most Fun Cities in America – WalletHub Report

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2017 0

Everyone likes to have fun. But we all prefer our personal brand of a good time. Some of us like going to bars and clubs, trying new restaurants, watching movies or playing outdoor sports.…

Hong Kong’s Celebrated Four-Day Culinary Festival Returns This October

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2017 0

James Beard Award-winning chef Curtis Duffy joins for event's most notable chef line up to date. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today that critically-acclaimed American chef…

United yet to estimate tropical storm Harvey impact

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2017 0

United Airlines has yet to forecast the financial impact from tropical storm Harvey, as the carrier's Houston hub remains closed due to flooding. "The financial impact's going to be what…

IHG aims to become lifestyle choice for Asian travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to launch a series of new lifestyle hotels - including new brands – across Asia, as it seeks to target the new wave of affluent middle…

Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017 0

Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air announces new Stansted and US routes

Jill Sayles Aug 23, 2017

Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route. It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations. Daily…

Cancellation changes give owners inventory control

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017 0

August 23, 2017 By Dana Miller dmiller@hotelnewsnow.com @HNN_Dana REPORT FROM THE U.S.— Hotel brands, such as Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel adds new trips to the US & Canada for 2018

Jill Sayles Aug 18, 2017

Intrepid Travel is launching new trips to the US and Canada for 2018 in response to the growing demand for the Great White North, which has seen sales on popular trips increase by more than…

Brand USA’s Creating It’s Second Giant Screen Film: America’s Treasures

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2017 0

Brand USA Again Targets Global Travel MarketsWASHINGTON, DC – Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, and MacGillivray Freeman Films have joined forces once again with…

Westfield Announces ‘Up Close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017 0

Immersive Limited-Run, Museum-Quality Exhibit Begins Six-Week Engagement On September 1 At Westfield Garden State Plaza in New York. Westfield Corporation has announced the Garden State…

American Duchess takes to the Mississippi

Jill Sayles Aug 2, 2017

The new all-suite, American Duchess, has arrived in New Orleans to undergo final preparations for her August 14, 2017 inaugural sailing. The vessel is owned and operated by the…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan. The national carrier is sponsoring the…

Illinois launches LGBTQ brochures

Jill Sayles Jul 10, 2017

The Illinois Office of Tourism has launched two new LGBTQ brochures to assist travel agents selling to this growing market. Entitled ‘Travel with Pride in Illinois’, the brochures…

American Airlines Embarks on Global Cloud Transformation with IBM

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017 0

ARMONK, NY - 27 Jun 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) will use IBM Cloud as the foundation for a massive cloud transformation designed to make…

2017’s Best and Worst Places to Celebrate the 4th of July – WalletHub Reports

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017 0

Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…

CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for Independence Day Holiday Travel

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017 0

Leading Online Travel Agency’s Data Shows Average Airfare is Down 7 Percent Since Last Year NEW YORK: CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid online travel agency, announced today the top…

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends. He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…

HotelPlanner & Meetings.com Reveal List of Best U.S. Sales Managers for Group Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

HotelPlanner and Meetings.com, the leading online providers of group bookings for hotels and meeting space, just announced the top 100 group sales managers in the U.S., recognizing those who…

Funway trains agents on The Great Lakes of USA

Jill Sayles May 23, 2017

As part of Funway's in-house training programme, the operator recently staged a Great Lakes of USA event, which took place at the operator's offices in Bromley. The operator's…

Airport Restaurant Month’s New Dishes Greet Travelers with a Unique Culinary Experience

Simon Willmore May 4, 2017 0

Now arriving – Airport Restaurant Month this May at more than 50 airports across North America. Book your ticket, head to the airport and pull up a chair to savor this innovative culinary…

CheapOair Announces Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations for 2017

Simon Willmore Apr 28, 2017 8

CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend. This year, the data shows that…

Trip.com Unveils Its 2017 Family Travel Awards

Simon Willmore Apr 26, 2017 0

Trip.com is announcing its 2017 Family Travel Awards, with top attractions that go beyond the tried and true, noticeably quirky Rising Stars destinations, amazing beaches, and unique resorts…

Emirates reduces US flights

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Emirates has confirmed that it will cut some flights to the US next month, in the wake of reduced demand caused by stricter entry rules and security measures introduced by the Trump…

Airlines and Aviation

United CEO “humbled” by dragging incident

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

United Airlines' chief executive officer, Oscar Munoz, has expressed regret for the incident in which a passenger was dragged off one of its flights. In a statement to coincide with…

Airlines and Aviation

United CEO apologises for “upsetting” passenger removal

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2017

United Airlines' CEO, Oscar Munoz, has apologised for an incident that saw a passenger forcibly removed from one if its flights. The incident, which went viral on social media after it…

Airlines and Aviation

BA reveals major investment programme

Gemma Greenwood Apr 7, 2017

British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers. The investments include £400m in…

Dubai one of world’s top 10 ‘hotel cities’: report

Gemma Greenwood Mar 29, 2017

The emirate ranks fifth in the top-10 list with 100,000 hotel rooms compared to 90,000 rooms in London, which ranks on the list, financial news website Insider Money said, based on figures…

A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017 0

2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…

Haneda hits record 80 million passengers

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport handled a record 80.1 million passengers last year. The airport's operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co, revealed on Friday (10 March 2017) that the full-year…

Airlines and Aviation

ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft

Maria Airey Mar 6, 2017

The 36-State ICAO Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. Contained in a new…

Gothernburg named the world’s ‘most sociable city’

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Gothenburg in Sweden is the most sociable city in the world – according to a major new study into global sociability from global hostel booking site Hostelworld. The study, the first ever…

Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0

The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…

UK visa application centre opens in Houston

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…

beTravelwise issues top tips to avoid business travel disasters

Gemma Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a list of top tips on how to avoid business trip disasters. The advice is based on the experiences of the company’s Women Travel Advisor,…

When business travel goes wrong

Gemma Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

FIVE REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS Story #1: Stranded in Chicago because of a storm I was due to fly from Chicago to New York City, but a few hours before my flight I received an…

StubHub Travel Data: Super Bowl 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 2, 2017 0

StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace and a key resource for Super Bowl tickets, is seeing that over 60% of ticket sales are for fans traveling from outside of the state of Texas,…

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

Oaks Bodhgaya Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment Grade: Upscale Keys: 78 Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly to Vegas four times weekly

Gemma Greenwood Jan 12, 2017

Qatar Airways has revealed plans to operate non-stop services to Las Vegas four times weekly from 8 January 2018. The new route will be the airline’s 11th to the United States,…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2017

EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand. The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…

Five Things to Do Off-Strip in Vegas

Simon Willmore Jan 6, 2017 0

To experience the heart and soul of old Las Vegas, you'll need to leave the Strip behind for an evening and check out Downtown. Here you'll discover Fremont St, where the original Sin City…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines inaugurates flights to Havana and Caracas

Gemma Greenwood Dec 29, 2016

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas. They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…

Where to Welcome 2017 and Say Farewell to 2016

Simon Willmore Dec 27, 2016 1

Welcoming the New Year is a holiday that is celebrated worldwide, so why not experience how other places ring it in? New York City Yell ‘Happy New Year’ at the top of your lungs with one…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad makes flying from Kuwait to the US even easier

Gemma Greenwood Dec 13, 2016

Travellers flying on Etihad Airways from Kuwait to the United States are able to experience the benefits of arriving in the US having pre-cleared US Customs and Border Protection in Abu…

Premier Holidays unveils 2017 USA brochure

Aaron Greenwood Dec 12, 2016

Tour operator Premier Holidays has launched its 2017 America brochure, featuring a host of new tours and more focus on areas to help agents sell specific destinations. Valid until…

Air travel searches reveal what Americans most want for Christmas

Simon Willmore Dec 10, 2016 0

Earlier this year, Balsam Hill set out to discover where Americans are looking to fly this holiday season. The result is this brand-new interactive map of air travel searches.Here's a…

China gets first direct link to Las Vegas

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Chinese travellers are now just a single flight away from the bright lights of Las Vegas following the launch of a Hainan Airlines' latest long-haul route. The first ever non-stop…

UK hotel room rates crash in Q3

Aaron Greenwood Nov 30, 2016

Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…

Aer Lingus plans further transatlantic expansion for 2017

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2016

Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America. In addition to a host of additional…

USA hosts mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2016

Brand USA has teamed up with United Airlines to host its first-ever mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators. The event, which took place from 19-27 October 2016, saw operators from…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA adds sixth US destination

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country. The new service took off for the first time on…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates arrives in Republic of Guinea

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016

Emirates has resumed services between Dubai and Conakry in the Republic of Guinea today (30 October). The four-times-weekly service via Dakar, reopens access for Guinean travellers to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India plans new international routes

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2016

Air India is planning to launch flight services to Tel Aviv and Washington DC, as well as to destinations in Africa, its chairman & managing director has revealed. The Economic…

Marriott releases first global travel tracker

Gemma Greenwood Oct 18, 2016

Marriott International has revealed the results of its first Global Travel Tracker, a new monitoring tool designed to illustrate global traveller trends. More than 6,600 travellers in 14…

Hotel operators merge to form Two Roads Hospitality

Aaron Greenwood Sep 29, 2016

Recently merged partners Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels & Resorts have unveiled their new overarching company: Two Roads Hospitality. The newly created international lifestyle…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules. Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair opens new route to San Francisco

Gemma Greenwood Sep 23, 2016

In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017. The airline will operate three weekly…

Attractions & Tours

Revealed: Asia’s best museums

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

Asia's most highly-rated museums have been revealed by TripAdvisor. Using an algorithm to determine the quality and quantity of reviews received by the region’s museums over a 12-month…

Direct China-Las Vegas flights to launch this year

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

The first direct flights from mainland China to Las Vegas will take off in December 2016, it has been revealed. Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will start operating its new…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air adds 150+ American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2016

Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map. The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific boosts North American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2016

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase the number of flights it operates to North America. On 26 March 2017, the airline will raise the frequency of its Hong Kong-Boston route to…

Wyndham makes Grand entrance into Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2016

Southeast Asia’s first Wyndham Grand hotel will open in Phuket later this year. Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the signing of a management agreement with Parisorn Company for the new…

Asia drives expansion of Hyatt brands

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2016

Hyatt's two select-service brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, expanded their global presence significantly in the second quarter of 2016, driven by new openings in Asia Pacific. Of…

London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market

Gemma Greenwood Aug 17, 2016

New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015. Having…

Airlines and Aviation

BA completes B747 cabin refresh

Gemma Greenwood Aug 7, 2016

British Airways (BA) has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft. Each jumbo jet now features a…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to launch second A380 flight to NYC

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016

Etihad Airways will add a second daily Airbus A380 service to New York next summer. Effective 1 June 2017, the UAE's national carrier will replace the Boeing 777 it currently deploys on…

United Arab Emirates

DXB ranked third busiest airport in the world

Gemma Greenwood Jul 7, 2016

Dubai International (DXB) ranked as the third busiest airport in the world for total passenger traffic in 2015, the latest report from ACI has revealed. The airport jumped three slots…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA reveals schedule for new US flights

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

ANA has confirmed the flight times of its new routes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the US. The Japanese carrier first announced the services to New York and Chicago last month, after it…

More Starwood brands to adopt keyless entry

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

Starwood is expanding its SPG Keyless solution to more of its hotel brands. The system, which allows guests to access their rooms using their smartphone, was initially rolled out at…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic scores big on fuel economy drive

Aaron Greenwood Jun 20, 2016

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with leading academics at the London School of Economics and the University of Chicago, to devise a new approach to delivering standard fuel and carbon…

Wanda Hotels reigns in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai. Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016

Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea. The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Toby McCarrick, executive director of the Great Lakes USA

Aaron Greenwood Jun 10, 2016

What trends are you seeing in terms of UK visitors? (inbound visitor data would be helpful). Where are they going? What kind of experiences are they looking for? More and more of UK…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay, Hyatt launch global in-flight dining partnership

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016

Cathay Pacific and Hyatt have embarked on a global partnership that will offer menus designed by the hotel's top chefs to all passengers on Cathay's flights. Chefs at the Grand Hyatt Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…

Qatar Airways touches down in Atlanta

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service. The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa reports rise in passenger traffic from Manchester Airport

Gemma Greenwood May 25, 2016

Lufthansa is celebrating 60 years of flights from Manchester by announcing a four percent rise in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year. The figures were revealed…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines expands its US presence

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…

ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US. Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines adds two new routes

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City. These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India records sharp rise in Singapore traffic

Mark Elliott May 9, 2016

Air India recorded growth of 25% in passenger traffic to Singapore in 2015, the Financial Express reports. This makes the national carrier the top airline in terms of absolute growth…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific

Mark Elliott May 6, 2016

Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago. Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…

Airlines and Aviation

BA revives Inverness-LHR route

Gemma Greenwood May 5, 2016

British Airways has launched direct flights between Inverness and London Heathrow. The daily service reconnects the capital of the Highlands to Heathrow for the first time in almost a…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2016

China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network. The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines plans summer launch to Canada

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

Hainan Airlines will expand its North American network this summer with the launch its first ever flights to Calgary. Commencing on 30 June 2016, the new trans-Pacific route will…

Airlines and Aviation

United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

Open Destinations makes executive appointments

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2016

UK-based travel technology specialist Open Destinations’ continued growth has seen the recruitment of two new travel industry experts with backgrounds in the tour operator, airline and GDS…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year. The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…

United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016

United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China. Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…

Hilton breaks ground on first Tru hotel

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

Construction work has started on Hilton's first ever Tru hotel. The ground-breaking of the new Tru by Hilton property in the US state of Georgia comes less than eight weeks after…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India offers passengers paid seat selection

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Air India has introduced the facility of advance seat selection in economy class on its long haul US-bound flights. The available seats are identified by specific criteria including…

Peninsula Hotels’ parent company turns 150

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the parent company of Peninsula Hotels, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The company was founded on 2 March 1866 as The Hongkong Hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

Icelandair prepares to launch Aberdeen-Reykjavik route

Aaron Greenwood Feb 29, 2016

Icelandair will commence a new year-round service from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) on 9 March. The new gateway will be Icelandair’s second in Scotland and…

Corporate & Business

North America dominates UK business travel bookings: report

Aaron Greenwood Feb 26, 2016

New data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) highlights the destinations most booked by UK-based business travellers in 2015, with traditional global business hubs leading the…

Wanda moves to hotel management model

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2016

China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new hotel in Hainan province, as it embarks on a new "asset-light strategy". The company, which has…

Attractions & Tours

Merlin invests in Big Bus Tours

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2016

Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based company which operates the Legoland, Madame Tussauds and SeaLife brands, has invested in Big Bus Tours. The deal will see Merlin become a minority…

Taiwan’s Regent Hotels returns to the US

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

Regent Hotels & Resorts will return to the US for the first time in 10 years following the signing of a new strategic partnership. The Taipei-based company has partnered with…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines unveils new “Flagship” airport lounge and dining concepts

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

American Airlines has unveiled a major new initiative to revamp its airport lounges, including a new high-end dining concept. As part of a multi-million dollar project, American will…

Airlines and Aviation

BA revamps Boeing 747s

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft. The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been…

Abu Dhabi Airport offers US pre-clearing

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016

Travellers flying to Etihad Airways’ destinations in the U.S.A. can now be pre-cleared before boarding their flights through Abu Dhabi International Airport’s United States Customs and…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s Business Class seats win top design award

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2016

Oman Air’s Business Class seats have been lauded in the ‘Transportation’ category of the 2015 Good Design Awards. The BE Aerospace Serenity Suite designed by TEAGUE, was highlighted…

Hyatt to bring new Centric brand to Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Hyatt has unveiled plans to expand its new Hyatt Centric brand internationally, including its first location in Asia. The new full-service "lifestyle" hotel brand was first announced…

Hilton unveils new modern midscale brand, Tru

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a new midscale brand called 'Tru by Hilton'. Designed to fill what Hilton called "a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada", Tru by…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India offers pre-ordered meal service

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Air India is now offering its premium passengers the chance to pre-order their in-flight meals. Under the new ‘Order to Chef’ initiative, Air India will contact passengers prior to…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to link Changsha with LA

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Changsha to the US next month. Commencing on 21 January 2016, the airline will fly non-stop from the capital of Hunan…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM. The new arrangement will…

Air India plans Washington DC flight in 2016

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015

Air India's new route from Delhi to Washington DC is expected to launch before the end of 2016. The Economic Times reported a "top Air India official" as saying that a viability study…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India mulls US expansion

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2015

Following the launch of direct flights between Delhi and San Francisco this week, Air India is considering further expansion in the US. The Economic Times reported Indian aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada confirms Vancouver-Dublin route

Gemma Greenwood Nov 26, 2015

Air Canada has announced a further, strategic expansion of its Vancouver hub with the addition of non-stop flights to Dublin, Ireland next summer. The seasonal route follows the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Serbia plans for first flights to US in 24 years

Aaron Greenwood Nov 11, 2015

Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, has announced plans to launch flights from Belgrade (BEG) to New York (JFK) in June 2016. Subject to government and…

Aspen targets Chinese skiers

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

The US ski resort of Aspen is embarking on a new campaign to target skiers from China and Hong Kong. The Aspen Skiing Company, which operates four mountains in the Colorado ski resort…

Hainan Airlines plans Las Vegas flights

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Las Vegas next year. According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)…

Austrian Airlines launches five-times weekly service to Miami

Aaron Greenwood Oct 20, 2015

Austrian Airlines has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from Vienna to Miami. “The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North…

Golden Week drives surge in Chinese long-haul travel – GTA

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2015

The recent Golden Week holidays in China led to a surge in the number of travellers taking long-haul trips, new data has revealed. GTA released a report this week showing that…

半岛酒店推出世界上“最先进”客房

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2015

芝加哥半岛酒店（Peninsula）的客房进行了全面再设计，据称这是“世界上拥有最先进技术的酒店客房”。所有的客房都配有互动数码床头平板电脑，提供11种语言的服务，包括英语、法语、德语、西班牙语、葡萄牙语、阿拉伯语、俄罗斯语、韩语、日语、简体中文和繁体中文。…

Peninsula unveils world’s “most advanced” rooms

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

Peninsula has unveiled a major redesign of its guest rooms in Chicago, which it claims are now "the most technologically advanced in the world". All rooms now feature interactive…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-face: Phil Evans, MD of Cruise Nation

Gemma Greenwood Oct 5, 2015

Recent ABTA research found a quarter of Brits have been on a cruise holiday while 40% have not, but are interested in booking one. How do these findings tally with booking trends identified…

Emirates goes double daily to Boston

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

Emirates launched its second daily flight to Boston on 1 October 2015. The new outbound service, flight EK239, will now depart Dubai every day at 0320 and arrive at Boston's Logan…

Air India to link Delhi with San Francisco

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2015

Air India will launch a new direct service connecting New Delhi with San Francisco before the end of the year. The plan was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…

Four Seasons charts out its GCC openings

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2015

Four Seasons recently reported the expansion of its global footprint. The brand has announced 12 new openings currently scheduled in late 2015 and 2016, including several first-time…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands student travel programme

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

Jet Airways has extended its 'eduJetter' programme for students to include codeshare flights operated by Etihad Airways. The programme offers benefits to students who have secured…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA reveals two more Star Wars jets

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2015

ANA has confirmed that two more of its aircraft will be decorated with a Star Wars-themed livery, as part of its partnership with Disney. The Japanese carrier previous unveiled details of…

Peninsula Hotels posts 10% profit rise

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2015

Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the company that operates the Peninsula Hotels brand, has posted a strong rise in profits for the first half of 2015. In the six months to 30 June…

Airlines and Aviation

Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2015

LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year. As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…

Langham lures SMEs with new programme

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Langham Hospitality Group has launched a new initiative intended to attract more small medium enterprises (SMEs). The new Optimum Programme provides corporate rates and benefits at…

Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

BCD merges group and MICE units

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2015

BCD Group, the Chicago-based corporate travel giant, has merged its two units, BCD M&I and BCD Travel Groups. The new entity, to be known as BCD Meetings & Events, will now…

Hyatt opens second Centric hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Hyatt has announced the opening of the Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room hotel that becomes only the second Hyatt Centric-branded property worldwide. The company unveiled…

Abu Dhabi to tour USA

Mark Elliott May 31, 2015

Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is embarking on a four-day, three-city roadshow in North America next week as it looks to build on increasing inbound tourism from the continent. Led by…

Peninsula’s Asian revPAR jumps 18%

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

Peninsula has recorded an 18% rise in revPAR (revenue per available room) at its Asian hotels (not including Hong Kong) in the first quarter of the year. The hotels in Bangkok,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates posts US$1.2bn full-year profit

Mark Elliott May 7, 2015

Emirates Airline has posted a strong profit of AED4.56 billion (US$1.24bn) for its 2014-15 financial year, 40% higher than the previous year. Despite what it called a "turbulent year",…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs: Aeromexico, Emirates, Qatar Airways & Air Canada Rouge

Aaron Greenwood May 6, 2015

Aeromexico will launch its new direct flight between Mexico City and Vancouver on 9 December. The route will mark the third destination the carrier serves in Canada, together with…

Airlines and Aviation

Alitalia resumes flights to Shanghai

Mark Elliott May 6, 2015

Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008. The launch of the three weekly flights this…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific touches down in Boston

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston. The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…

Qatar Airways to add three new US routes

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. All three new routes…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order. The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…

Fourth runway opens at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2015

The fourth runway has officially opened at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport. Measuring 3,800 metres in length and 60 metres in width, the new runway will be able to accommodate…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…

Airlines and Aviation

The Brief: New air routes, 23-27 March

Aaron Greenwood Mar 26, 2015

Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. The new…

Peninsula parent’s profits jump in 2014

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2015

The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the parent company of Peninsula Hotels, has posted a strong set of full-year financial results. The company generated profits of HK$1.53…

USTOA explores Abu Dhabi’s tourism landscape

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2015

The emirate of Abu Dhabi is gearing up to welcome a delegation from the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). The delegation is due to arrive later this month for a 10-day…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines flies to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to San Francisco next month. Commencing on 13 April 2015, the airline will operate five weekly flights to the Californian city. Services…

Marriott to roll out Apple Pay service

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Marriott International will become the first global hotel group to allow guests to make payments using their Apple mobile devices. The phased roll out of Apple Pay will commence this…

Airlines and Aviation

United plans airport lounge overhaul

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

United Airlines is planning to overhaul its global network of airport lounges. In the coming year, the airline will renovate its United Club lounges at Chicago O'Hare, Washington…

Hyatt’s new Centric brand to debut in April

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2015

Hyatt has revealed that its new hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, will make its debut in April 2015. The company unveiled the new concept last month, promising "full-service lifestyle"…

American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2015

American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing. The world's largest airline…

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Silicon Valley

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2015

Hainan Airlines has revealed that it will launch its first ever flights to the Californian city of San Jose this summer. Announced in an official Weibo update, the Chinese airline…

Hyatt unveils new lifestyle brand

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

Hyatt has made another move into the lifestyle hotel sector with a new brand: Hyatt Centric. Fifteen of its open and previously announced hotels will debut under the brand this summer…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad retimes US flights for better South Asian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2015

Etihad Airways has announced a number of changes to its North American flight schedules, intended to enable more convenient connections for passengers in the Indian sub-continent.…

American gets green light for Dallas-Beijing route

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2015

American Airlines will begin operating a new service between Dallas and Beijing on 7 May 2015, after Chinese and US aviation authorities approved the route. Flights will operate daily,…

Airlines and Aviation

Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan. The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad and Alitalia to reinvent Italian airline

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2015

Etihad and Alitalia have outlined the strategy for the Italian company, promising an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.…

Cathay to add more San Francisco flights

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch more flights to San Francisco this summer. Commencing on 11 June 2015, the Hong Kong-based airline will add three more weekly flights to the Californian…

The latest industry appointments.

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2015

Sarah Weetman has been promoted to head of trade sales at All Leisure Group. Weetman was previously group trade marketing manager at the group from 2012 and will now aim to boost its…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2015

MARYAM BANIKARIM has been appointed as Hyatt's new global chief marketing officer. She joins the Chicago-based hotel group with more than 20 years of marketing expertise across multiple…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways to offer US pre-clearance

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2015

Come 15 January 2015, passengers travelling on Etihad Airways to the United States will be precleared from US Customs and Border Protection at Abu Dhabi Airport. The first flight to…

Big chill impacts US, Canada travel

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2015

Parts of the US and Canada have faced flight disruption and cancellations as severe weather hit the country this week. A wind chill advisory has been put in place for most of the…

US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

American Airlines has applied for permission to operate a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at the expense of one of Delta Air Lines’ existing flights. As per the existing bilateral…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates ups to third daily Birmingham flight

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Emirates has announced it will add a third daily flight between Birmingham and Dubai next summer. From 1 August 2015 the carrier will add a morning departure from the Midlands…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern boosts US links with Virgin

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

China Eastern Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America that will boost the number of onwards connections for passengers travelling to the US. The deal will…

IHG boosts boutique segment with Kimpton deal

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed to acquire US-based boutique hospitality company, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The deal, worth US$430 million in cash, will see IHG…

United spreads wings in China

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub". The current…

Virgin Hotels heads to the Big Apple

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

Virgin Hotels has announced an opening in New York as it gears up for its debut next month. The company has partnered with developer Lam Group and VOA Architecture for the new hotel,…

Yotel unveils plans for global expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

Budget hotel company Yotel has announced plans for a major global expansion, targeting more city centre locations and international airports. The group is planning to launch more than…

Airlines and Aviation

RJ deploys 787 on North America route

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

Royal Jordanian recently replaced its Airbus A340s with the new Dreamliners 787 aircraft. The airline deployed the new aircraft on its North American route. On 1 Dec. 2014, the 787…

Etihad touches down in San Francisco

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2014

Etihad Airways' inaugural flight to San Francisco touched down last night (Tuesday 19 November), marking the start of a new daily service from Abu Dhabi. Officials from Etihad and San…

Airlines and Aviation

World Travel Market: The competitions and events

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2014

Competitions Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways will be running a social media competition to celebrate the recent launch of its A380 service from London to Doha. Those that…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines expands US network with Virgin

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2014

China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US. The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Japan seals US codeshare

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

Jetstar Japan has formed a new codeshare partnership with American Airlines, potentially offering it a strong source of feeder traffic from the US. Commencing on 26 October 2014, the…

American Airlines to connect Dallas with Beijing

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2014

American Airlines is planning to launch a new route connecting Dallas with Beijing. The carrier has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to operate the route,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2014

PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…

Philippines to host Routes Asia 2016

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014

The Philippines will host Routes Asia in 2016. The annual aviation event will take place in Manila from 6-8 March 2016, following the 2015 edition in Chengdu. The announcement came…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa unveils premium economy seat

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2014

Lufthansa has revealed its premium economy offering, its first new cabin in 35 years. Its new premium economy seat has 50% more leg room than those in economy and is currently being…

Wyndham adds upscale hotels in Xi’an and Kunming

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming. The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…

Carlson Rezidor expands in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2014

Carlson Rezidor is aggressively expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia. The Company announced the signing of five new projects in Saudi Arabia. This increases its presence in the Kingdom…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines call for better control of “weapons of war”

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

The world's airlines have called on the international community to control the flow of “weapons of war”, following the downing of flight MH17. The International Air Transport…

Airlines and Aviation

US confident missile hit MH17 – update 2

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2014

Intelligence authorities in the US have said a missile brought down MH17 although it is not clear who fired it. Anton Herashchenko, adviser to the Ukraine government has said a…

Etihad to launch daily San Francisco service

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2014

Etihad Airways is expanding its United States network to six destinations with the launch of a San Francisco service on 18 November. Daily flights will be operated to San Francisco…

Airlines and Aviation

MAS adds expands US codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014

Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its US operations, following a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines. The two oneworld members have expanded their…

Bangkok, KL advance in world city competition

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2014

The online campaign to find the world's best cities was whittled down to a shortlist of 21 last week, with several Asian cities still in the running. The 21 finalists of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways touches down in Yerevan

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2014

Etihad Airways marked the start of a new service to Yerevan with the launch of its inaugural flight. Flight EY298 touched down at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport, marking the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches Dallas flights

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2014

Qatar Airways has commenced a new direct route to between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The inaugural flight touched down at the Texas hub this week to mark the start…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Etihad expand cooperation

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2014

Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways have expanded their cooperation with the signing of a major new maintenance deal. The new arrangement will see the Etihad perform all scheduled and…

Six Flags to create “multiple” theme parks in China

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2014

Six Flags Entertainment, the world's biggest theme park operator, has signed an agreement to open its first ever attractions in China. The US company has formed a partnership with…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2014

Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…

IHG launches first ever Even Hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first ever property under its new health and fitness-focused brand, Even Hotels. Initially launched in 2012, Even Hotels is designed…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways delves into Miami’s economic impact

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2014

The launch of flights to Miami International Airport by Qatar Airways, witnessed high-level discussions on business opportunities. Miami-Dade county mayor Carlos Gimenez and senior…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches Miami flights

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2014

Qatar Airways’ maiden flight to Miami touched down on Tuesday 10 June 2014, marking the start of services to the airline’s sixth US destination. The new route becomes the first and…

First flights into Heathrow T2 touch down

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 welcomed its first flights today with a smoother operation than Terminal 5’s in 2008. A United Airlines flight from Chicago was the first to touch…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways gets green signal on Jet Airways codeshare

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

Etihad Airways has received necessary regulatory approvals to codeshare with Jet Airways. The airline in light of this development has announced a major expansion on 43 additional…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian connects New York

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

The US is fast becoming a favourite of most Middle East carriers. Royal Jordan will soon introduce additional two weekly flights to New York during June and July this summer. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad boosts Indian connections with Jet

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its codeshare agreement with Jet Airways, offering more connections to destinations across India. The two airlines have obtained…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad launches LAX flights

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Etihad Airways has launched a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles. Flights will operate daily, initially using a three-class, 240-seat Airbus A340-500 aircraft. But…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS revamps long-haul cabins with new seats and Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott May 28, 2014

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a major overhaul of the cabins products on its long-haul flights, including the installation of Wi-Fi on all aircraft. Seven of the carrier's…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester-Charlotte route takes off

Mark Elliott May 23, 2014

Flights have commenced between Manchester and Charlotte, North Carolina. The new daily American Airlines flight, operated by US Airways, arrived this morning to a customary water…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats. The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…

Airlines and Aviation

American announces Manchester-Charlotte route

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

American Airlines has announced new flights between Manchester and Charlotte as aligns its European routes for the summer. The new route will be operated by US Airways on a daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air touches down in Houston

Mark Elliott May 4, 2014

Korean Air has launched its inaugural flight to Houston. The new non-stop service from Seoul touched down at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on 2 May, and will now…

Istanbul ‘most popular destination’

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

The Turkish city of Istanbul is the world’s most popular destination, according to the latest TripAdvisor awards. The city was ranked top of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice…

Airlines and Aviation

Philadelphia on Qatar Airways’ radar for economic growth

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and senior officials recently held a meeting with Qatar Airways chief executive HE Akbar Al Baker to discuss new trade, business and investment…

Qatar Airways flies to Philadelphia

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2014

Qatar Airways has continued to expand in the US, with the launch of flights to Philadelphia. The inaugural service from Doha touched down at Philadelphia International Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Toronto

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Hainan Airlines will commence its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Toronto next week. From Monday 31 March 2014, the Chinese airline will deploy its brand new B787-8 on the…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa, Germanwings boost flights for summer

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014

In light of the upcoming summer season, Lufthansa and Germanwings have expanded capacity by five percent, as measured in available seat-kilometres. Passengers from the GCC and…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates connects Oslo

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2014

Emirates will expand its European network with the addition of a daily flight to Oslo. The new flight will commence from 2 September 2014. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean offers double daily A380 flights to New York

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2014

Korean Air will launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to New York's JFK Airport this May. The new service will make Korean the only airline to offer double daily A380 flights to both…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2014

AUSTIN ROBINSON has been appointed general manager of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket and Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara. An Australian national, Robinson has plenty of experience…

Peninsula to launch in Yangon railway HQ

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

A new Peninsula Hotel will be developed in the centre of Yangon. The luxury hotel brand's operator, Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels (HSH), has signed an agreement with Yoma Strategic…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents. The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways promotes USA in India

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Qatar Airways in alliance with the US Consulate and Brand USA conducted a multi-city roadshow to promote USA in India. The roadshow was organised across six major Indian cities…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian. The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…

Cathay Pacific adds second NYC connection

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2014

Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its operations in the US, with a new scheduled service to Newark Liberty International Airport. The inaugural flight took off for the first time…

Andaz tops hotel Wi-Fi league

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2014

Hyatt's Andaz brand has come top in a global study to find the best hotel Wi-Fi providers. Following a global four-month ‘Hotel Wi-Fi Test’ that ran from October 2013 to February…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to fly to Houston

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

Korean Air is planning to launch flights to the US city of Houston. Commencing in May 2014, the airline will operate four direct weekly flights connecting Seoul's Incheon…

Emirates flies to Boston

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

Emirates has announced that Boston will become its eighth destination in the US, when flights commence on 10 March 2014. The new service to Boston's Logan International Airport will…

Conrad Hotels to debut in India

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has signed a new agreement that will see the luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand debut in India. The US hotel giant has penned a management contract with Palm…

American to connect Shanghai with Dallas

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

American Airlines has confirmed that it will launch direct flights between Shanghai and Dallas this summer. Commencing on 11 June 2014, the new service will become the first direct…

Deep freeze disrupts US travel

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2014

Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed in the US as further extreme cold conditions have returned. Flight tracker website FlightAware.com found 259 flights were cancelled…

More code-shares for Etihad

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Etihad Airways has announced its code-share partnership with JetBlue Airways in New York. This partnership will certainly witness an enhanced presence for Etihad in the US market. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad doubles New York flights

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Etihad Airways will double the number of flights it operates to New York later this year. From 1 March 2014, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will introduce a second daily service to the…

Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2014

Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle. The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta remains world’s biggest airline

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Delta Air Lines carried more than 164 million passengers last year, cementing its place as the world's biggest airline in terms of passenger traffic. The Atlanta-based carrier’s total…

Airlines and Aviation

Thousands US flights cancelled as it braces for lower temperatures

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2014

More than 9,000 flights in the USA have already been cancelled during the last four days with thousands more to be dropped as the country faces its coldest temperatures in 20 years.…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies across the globe over 18,000 times

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2014

Emirates’ aircraft flew around the world more than 18,000 times in 2013. Figures show the airline’s fleet travelled more than 751 million kilometres throughout the year. Taking the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province. Commencing on 23 December…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways expands US codeshare

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2013

Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with US Airways. The new arrangement is designed to enable a greater number of US domestic connections for Qatar Airways passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to fly to Dallas

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2013

Etihad Airways will launch direct flights to Dallas in 2014. The Texas hub will become the airline’s fifth destination in the US when services commence on 3 December next year.…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air to fly Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2013

Hainan airlines will launch flights to the US city of Boston next year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Chinese airline will commence direct services between Beijing Capital…

The latest staff appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2013

Paul Mellon has joined Funway Holidays as its new business development manager for the south west, south east, south west, London and south Wales. Mellon has previously held similar…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2013

Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…

United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2013

United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years. The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013

Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China. The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…

AA-US merger to go ahead after settlement

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2013

The merger between American Airlines and US Airways will go ahead, after the companies settled an anti-trust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ, backed by…

Loews eyes European development

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013

Loews Hotels & Resorts is looking to build hotels in Europe as the US hotel chain continues to invest in new and renovated hotels. The hotel group has already acquired three…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France flies A380 to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines boosts North American capacity

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013

Austrian Airlines has expanded its North America flight schedules for 2014. Starting 2 July 2014, the airline will add Newark, to its route network. The new route will be serviced with…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways ties up with Brand USA

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

Qatar Airways has announced its tie up with Brand USA to promote USA as a preferred destination. As a part of this alliance, the airline will offer passengers special fares to…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa highlights increased capacity in winter

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

Lufthansa and Germanwings are marginally expanding their services in the winter flight schedules. Their joint capacity in terms of available seat-kilometers will increase overall by…

Attractions & Tours

New7Wonders unveils best cities shortlist

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

The final shortlist has been revealed in the New7Wonders campaign to find the world's best cities. The 28 finalists have been whittled down from a long-list of 77 cities announced…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly to Miami

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

Qatar Airways has revealed that Miami will become its sixth destination in the US next year. Commencing on 10 June 2014, the airline will offer four weekly flights direct from Doha to…

Kerala taps US market

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013

Kerala Tourism plans to tap the US market by organising road shows in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles this month. The move to aggressively market Kerala in the United States comes…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay ramps up US expansion

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Cathay Pacific Airways has announced further plans to expand its operations in the US, with the addition of extra flights to Los Angeles and Chicago. The Hong Kong-based carrier…

Attractions & Tours

New7Wonders unveils city finalists

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres. Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to fly to LA

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Los Angeles. Commencing on 1 June 2014, the airline will operate daily flights to the US city, direct from its Abu Dhabi…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launch Ta’if

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2013

Qatar Airways further expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia with the launch of flights to Ta'if. The inaugural flight 1206 arrived in Ta'if to a water salute. A high level delegation…

Would you get married at sea?

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

Have you ever thought about getting married at sea? When you think about it, the advantages are quite obvious: you have a great venue, reliable weather and an unbelievable setting. It’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways commences Addis Ababa route

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2013

Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its new route to Addis Ababa with a charitable drive. The airline provided school uniforms and books for school children participating in the Our…

Waldorf Astoria debuts video campaign

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

Hilton luxury brand Waldorf Astoria has launched a social media campaign featuring its prominent staff and those who have links to the company explaining what it is they love about their…

Airlines and Aviation

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

Amadeus Asia Pacific has appointed Angel Gallego as its new president. Gallego will replace David Brett who has been with the company for 23 years, having opened the Asia Pacific office…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines passengers rise 1.9%

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

Austria’s national carrier Austrian Airlines has announced passenger increases of 1.9% for August, with over 1.1 million people travelling with the airline. The available seat…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013

Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year. Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…

Cathay to launch Newark flights

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

Cathay Pacific Airways will boost its connections to New York next year, with the launch of a new service to Newark Liberty International Airport. Commencing on 1 March 2014, the new…

Asia Pacific airports to drive global growth

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2013

The Asia Pacific could be home to five of the world's 10 busiest airports by 2016, a new report has forecast. According to the latest Global Market Analysis Report from OAG, available…

Asia can lead corporate travel innovation – ACTE chief

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

Countries in the Asia Pacific region could lead global innovation in the corporate travel industry, a senior industry figure has told Travel Daily. Speaking in a telephone interview from…

Airlines and Aviation

Firm to sue Boeing

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

A Chicago law firm has confirmed it is representing 83 people looking to sue aircraft manufacturer Boeing on the basis that a technical issue caused Asiana Airlines to crash land a…

Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to the US city of Boston. The new route, which has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines launches Dreamliner flights

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013

Hainan Airlines launched the first commercial flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on Thursday (11 July). The Chinese airline carried 206 passengers on the domestic…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines receives first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (4 July 2013). The carrier, which has ordered 10 of the fuel-efficient wide-body jets, becomes the second…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes. From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…

Airlines and Aviation

MAS expands American codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner, American Airlines. The two airlines announced plans to join forces on 136 weekly flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways opens Harrods ticket office

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2013

Qatar Airways is to open a ticket office in Harrods tonight (3 July). The Doha-based airline has opened the concession in the Knightsbridge department store to target its affluent…

Langham to invest in Asia expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Langham is planning to expand its Asia Pacific portfolio with new property investments across the region. Speaking to Travel Daily recently, Katie Benson, the new CEO of Langham…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jet partners with Epitop

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

Royal Jet recently partnered with German-based Epitop Medical to provide the first intercontinental transfer of a patient connected to a heart-lung machine. The patient was scheduled…

American launches Dublin-New York

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

American Airlines has commenced daily flights between Dublin and New York JFK Airport. The new service is in addition to American’s Chicago route from the Irish city, which then both…

Sydney to host Major League Baseball

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

Sydney will host a Major League Baseball match next year. The opening series of 2014 season, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be played at the Sydney…

United deal to develop biofuel refinery

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has signed a new deal aimed at advancing the commercial production of aviation biofuel. The US carrier has completed a purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels that will…

Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons lead luxury hotel sector

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2013

Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons are the world's most searched-for luxury hotel brands, a new study has revealed. The Digital Luxury Group's inaugural 'World Luxury Index' for hotels,…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow T2 sets year countdown

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

The first flight operation at Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will arrive a year from today, it has been announced. A United flight from Chicago will be the first to touch down at the new…

Starwood invests in Le Meridien expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has invested nearly US$3 billion in its Le Meridien properties since taking over the upper-upscale brand in 2005. The US company has undertaken a…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June

Mark Elliott May 29, 2013 11

China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013. The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…

Airlines and Aviation

United relaunches Dreamliner

May 21, 2013 17

United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston. The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…

Austrian, United kick off partnership

Mark Elliott May 20, 2013 14

Austrian Airlines has said it plans to launch more intercontinental flights as its Chicago route commenced with United Airlines this week. The five-weekly service between Vienna and…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue, Emirates to expand partnership

Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 18

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Emirates recently announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to…

Great Lakes rides off Brand USA success

Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 15

Tourism representatives from Great Lakes USA visited UK travel agents recently to provide updates from the region. The delegation headed to Limerick to launch the new Shannon-Chicago…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus Regional plans Southend expansion

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 15

Aer Lingus Regional flew its new ATR aircraft from Dublin to London Southend Airport this week after with hopes to boost the service in the coming months. The service, operated by Aer…

Langham Place moves into USA

May 8, 2013 14

Hong Kong's Langham Hospitality Group has announced the launch of its Langham Place brand in the USA. The company has taken over the management of the former Setai Fifth Avenue and…

Airberlin, JatAirways plan code-share agreement

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2013 15

Airberlin and JatAirways are planning a code-share agreement, which will be put in place in the course of this summer. The agreement is aimed at collaboration between the two…

Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report

Apr 9, 2013 16

United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated. The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…

Etihad, Aer Lingus US codeshare approved

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 19

US authorities have approved Etihad and Aer Lingus’ codeshare on flights between Dublin and the US. The Department for Transportation (DOT) has given the green light for Etihad to…

Joseph Kirtley, Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 17

Travel Daily speaks to Joseph Kirtley, general manager of luxury hotel Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel about the UK capital, growth plans and providing a homely feel. Belgraves opened a…

Turkish Airlines connects KSA to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 1

Turkish Airlines has connected Houston to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with flights launched on 1 April 2013. The airline will initially operate four flights between Istanbul and…

UAE joins International Aviation Security Committee

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2013 6

The UAE represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been elected as one of the Facilitation Panel Members by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…

Turkish Airlines connects UAE to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2013 16

Turkish Airlines has recently added Houston to its network with flights commencing from 1 April 2013. This will be the airline’s 220th destination worldwide. Houston is Turkish…

US flight attendants ramp up anti-knife protest

Apr 1, 2013 17

Flight attendants in the US have starting lobbying passengers for their support in the battle to keep knives off commercial flights. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) has…

Airlines and Aviation

MAS signs US codeshare

Mar 26, 2013 11

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed a new codeshare agreement American Airlines that will give it access to five cities in the US. Effective this week, the arrangement enables MAS…

ADCB builds up the US momentum

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2013 19

The recently-launched Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau kicked off its inaugural road show in the USA visiting New York, Chicago and Washington, DC. The road show representatives met with over 200…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to enter AA, IAG joint business

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2013 9

Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways eyes enhanced business links with Barcelona

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2013 1

The recent announcement of Qatar Airways being selected the strategic partner of FC Barcelona has resulted in the airline’s Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker and President of Catalonia,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways delays Chengdu launch

Mar 4, 2013 12

Qatar Airways has postponed the launch of flights to Chengdu. The carrier was due to commence flights to the Chinese city on 19 March 2013, but said that the continued grounding of…

Carlson to add 77 hotels in 2013

Feb 27, 2013 15

Carson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced that it plans to open 77 new hotels in 2013, as it continues with its 'Ambition 2015' growth strategy. At its annual business conference at…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda expands Etihad codeshare

Feb 25, 2013 15

Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways. The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…

Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012

Feb 18, 2013 16

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI). In its full-year report, released today…

Manchester Airport aims to capture catchment area

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2013 16

Manchester Airport has launched a new campaign to claw back four million passengers that travel to London airports to fly. Its ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign is aimed at highlighting routes that…

Asia drives Le Méridien expansion

Jan 28, 2013 16

New hotel openings in the Asia Pacific region will drive the expansion of Starwood's Le Méridien brand in 2013. Of the nine new Le Méridien hotels opening worldwide over the next 12 months,…

Airlines and Aviation

All Dreamliners grounded

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2013 16

All Boeing 787 Dreamliner customers have now grounded the aircraft, amid continuing concerns its safety. Yesterday (17 January 2013) Qatar Airways confirmed it has grounded its Dreamliners…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT launches Dreamliner flights

Jan 17, 2013 16

Amid the problems with the Dreamliner in Japan, Europe's only Boeing 787 operator put the aircraft into commercial service for the first time yesterday (16 January 2013). LOT Polish…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches flights to Gassim

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2013 11

Qatar Airways launched its first new route of 2013 with the introduction of scheduled services to Gassim in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Doha - Gassim route becomes the carrier's fifth…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils new lounge concept

Jan 4, 2013 18

United Airlines has opened the first airport lounge featuring a new design concept that will now be rolled out worldwide. The new 1,235m² United Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

United Dreamliner debuts in Asia

Jan 3, 2013 15

United Airlines will commence international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (3 January 2013), when the aircraft starts flying between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Narita airport.…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to codeshare with Virgin America

Dec 16, 2012 15

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America. Following the recent sale of its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic to US-based Delta Air Lines, SIA has agreed…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches flights to Serbia

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2012 18

Qatar Airways launched scheduled flights to Serbia. The carrier inaugurated the first of three weekly services to Belgrade. Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker was joined…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT receives first European Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2012 18

LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner. LOT and Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad eyes US expansion

Nov 15, 2012 16

Etihad Airways is keen to expand its network in the US, the airline’s president & CEO, James Hogan, said in Washington DC today (Thursday 15 November 2012). The Abu Dhabi-based airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers Europe’s first Dreamliner

Nov 15, 2012 9

LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner. LOT and Boeing…

Peninsula selects Wi-Fi provider

Nov 8, 2012 17

Peninsula Hotels has selected iBAHN as its global Wi-Fi provider. The announcement coincides with the completed iBAHN installation at The Peninsula New York. Like existing Peninsula…

Abu Dhabi delves into North America market

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2012 18

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been exploring the untapped potential of the North American market. This was in line with the launch of Etihad Airways' daily non-stop flights to Washington DC…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA launches Delhi-Tokyo

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2012 14

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its Delhi-Tokyo flights. The first daily flight NH917 left Tokyo on 28 October with the Boeing 767 aircraft. The Delhi-Tokyo route is airline…

Virgin Atlantic launches Mumbai service

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2012 16

Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes… Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways opens contact centre in Poland

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2012 1

Qatar Airways will open its multi-lingual Customer Contact Centre in Wrocław, Poland from early next year. The announcement is two months ahead of the airline's new direct route from Doha…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline news round-up 04Oct12

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2012 5

A round-up of airline news from today. Qantas prepares to switch Kangaroo Route Qantas has taken the first steps towards establishing a new 'Kangaroo Route', operating flights via…

Airlines and Aviation

Aviaworld appointed by Gulf Air in US and Canada

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2012 0

In a bid to strengthen its presence in the United States and Canada, Gulf Airhas announced ist partnership with Aviaworld, the US joint venture of Aviareps and Airworld Alliance. Aviaworld…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2012 5

LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing

Sep 18, 2012 14

LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways rolls out global sale

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2012 15

Qatar Airways rolled out its great savings to more than 100 destinations with its three-day global sale. The 72-hour marathon which started on September 4th offers customers an opportunity…

Birmingham Airport faces strike ballot

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2012 16

Industrial action has been threatened at Birmingham Airport by the Unite union. The union has claimed 76.5% of its members have chosen to reject a pay offer made by the airport and will now…

Airlines and Aviation

BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2012 0

British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief. Tams, accompanied by management consultant and…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to connect Serbia and Poland

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2012 14

Qatar Airways has announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year. Services to the previously announced…

US Senate approve bid to block ETS

Aug 1, 2012 8

The US Senate Committee has approved a bill that could prohibit American carriers from participating in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The bill, which is similar to a bill already…

Airlines and Aviation

Just 10% of people work on planes

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2012 17

Air passengers are far more likely to relax and unwind while in-flight, rather than working, according to a new study. The survey conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground…

Airlines and Aviation

Just 10% of people work on planes

Jul 25, 2012 0

Air passengers are far more likely to relax and unwind while in-flight, rather than working, according to a new study. The survey conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia launches American codeshare

Jul 4, 2012 16

Virgin Australia has begun selling tickets on Virgin America's flights from Los Angeles to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington DC. This…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2012 7

Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet. JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…

North American Briefs

Jun 26, 2012 17

Hilton expands in California Hilton has opened a new property in California. The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is located next to Ponto Beach near San Diego, offering views…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Jun 25, 2012 22

Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet. JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…

Dubai Sports World kicks off 2nd edition

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2012 12

The Dubai Sports World has returned with its second edition accompanies by more sports and leisure activities. The event is being organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association…

Eye on America

Jun 12, 2012 16

Hawaiian launches New York flights Hawaiian Airlines has commenced a new direct daily service between Honolulu and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new flights depart…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China partners New York’s JetBlue

Jun 12, 2012 16

Air China has agreed to partner with New York-based airline, JetBlue. The chief executives of the two carriers announced the new partnership yesterday at the 68th IATA AGM in Beijing. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin plans America-Australia codeshare

Jun 12, 2012 1

Virgin America and Virgin Australia are planning to commence codeshare operations. The airlines have applied to the US Department of Transport for permission to place the Virgin Australia…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership

Jun 11, 2012 0

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement. From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…

Pacific Islands

Air Tahiti seals American codeshare

Jun 7, 2012 1

Air Tahiti Nui has signed a new codeshare deal with American Airlines. The new agreement, which is still subject to US regulatory approval, will see American to place its code on Air Tahiti…

Airlines and Aviation

United-ANA JV connects US and SE Asia

Jun 1, 2012 1

United Airlines' new partnership with ANA, means that travellers in Thailand and neighbouring countries now have an enhanced service from Southeast Asia via Tokyo to over 220 destinations in…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs 14/04/12

Mark Elliott May 14, 2012 17

Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India pilot strike continues

Mark Elliott May 9, 2012 18

The ongoing Air India pilot strike that started on Monday continued today as more pilots are expected to join the protest. The airline’s pilots are protesting the management’s decision to…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to fly first B747-8 to US, India

Apr 29, 2012 17

Lufthansa has revealed that its brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental will fly to destinations in the US and India. From 1 June, Lufthansa will operate six weekly B747-8 flights on the…

Asia drives airport traffic growth

Mar 29, 2012 16

Global airport passenger traffic increased 4.9% in 2011 while aircraft movements rose 2.0%, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). The growth of airport…

London has world’s best reputation

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2011 16

London is the city with the best reputation in the world, according to a new study. The New York-based Reputation Institute studied 100 cities across the world for its ‘2011 City RepTrak’…

Airlines and Aviation

United launched first biofuel flight in US

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 16

Continental Airlines Monday operated its first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a Boeing 737-800, departed Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport at 1030 for…

IATA “disappointed” by ETS ruling

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2011 1

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its disappointment that the EU Court of Justice did not support its stance on the aviation industry's inclusion in the Emissions…

IATA “disappointed” by ETS ruling

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2011

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it is "disappointed" that the EU Court of Justice did not support its stance on the aviation industry's inclusion in the EU's…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic targets NFL fans

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2011

Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched a talent search to find a reporter for the upcoming NFL International Series in London. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Chicago Bears at Wembley…

Airlines and Aviation

India against EU’s airline emission tax

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2011

India along with 26 other countries including US and China, has protested against European Union (EU) plan to tax airlines on the basis of carbon emissions beginning next year, while some…

Hertz acquires fleet leasing company

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2011

Hertz has completed the acquisition of Donlen Corporation, the Chicago-based provider of fleet leasing and management services. The acquisition was funded by US$177 million in cash proceeds…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay, American expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2011

American Airlines and its oneworld alliance partner, Cathay Pacific, have expanded their codeshare relationship to include Cathay's new daily service between Chicago O'Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

American, JAL to co-locate at Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…

Dubai’s skyline ‘among world’s best’

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011

New survey finds city's skyline ranks among the top 10 most impressive worldwide...Dubai's skyline has been voted one of the best in the world, alongside other iconic cities including New…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2011

Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…

Airlines and Aviation

Aircraft may cause extra rain at airports

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2011

Aircraft flying through clouds can cause condensation to form, resulting in more rain and snow in the skies above airports, according to a new study. According to the results of an…

Airlines and Aviation

New kids’ packs for young Etihad flyers

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2011

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways has launched new children's packs that are custom-designed to keep children content and entertained when flying with the airline. The kids' packs include…

Abu Dhabi on the US MICE radar

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2011

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and a delegation of its stakeholders have made key contacts in the US as they made their debut at the first American Incentive, Business Travel and…

ADTA delegation heads to the US

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2011

A seven-strong meetings industry delegation from Abu Dhabi - led by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) - is heading to Baltimore in the USA next week for the destination's debut showing at…

Ritz-Carlton outlines major expansion plans

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has revealed major global expansion plans which will see it operate more than 100 properties worldwide by 2016.The $2 billion expansion programme will see the…

Ritz-Carlton outlines major expansion plans

Jun 10, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has revealed major global expansion plans which will see it operate more than 100 properties worldwide by 2016.The $2 billion expansion programme will see the…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad, American expand FFP deal

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2011

Etihad Airways and American Airlines have announced plans to build on their existing codeshare relationship by offering their passengers the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on…

United Continental begins global alignment

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental has revealed it will plan to migrate to a single reservation system early next year. The merged airline has recently aligned its customer policies including their actions…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental revamp check-in experience

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental Holdings has unveiled a series of changes to its passenger services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in the first stage of a global roll-out. New additions…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental revamp airport experience

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental Holdings has unveiled a series of changes to its passenger services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in the first stage of a global roll-out. New additions…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas launches Dallas flights

Mark Elliott May 16, 2011

Qantas has commenced direct flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) today. Operated by a Boeing 747 aircraft, flight QF7 departed Sydney Airport at 1.25pm local time on Monday, and…

Saturday Night Fever debuts on Royal Caribbean

Mark Elliott May 1, 2011

The West End show 'Saturday Night Fever: The Musical', has made its debut aboard Royal Caribbean International's Liberty of the Seas cruise liner. The show, which has been created by Royal…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines sponsors Beijing event

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2011

American Airlines is one of only two corporate sponsors of the 2011 'Meet in Beijing Arts Festival'. Held annually for the last 10 years, this year's festival runs from this week until the…

United Arab Emirates

ADNEC acquires boxofficeme.com

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2011

In a move which strengthens its position as one of the UAE's leading drivers of the live events industry, ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) has purchased the website…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern rolls-out SITA solutions

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

SITA, the airline IT specialist, has announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans, its merger with…

Airlines and Aviation

United celebrates 85th birthday

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

United Airlines has commemorated its 85th anniversary by unveiling an Airbus A320 painted in the airline's 1970s-era livery at an employee celebration at Chicago O'Hare International…

American Airlines revises flight times to Delhi

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2011

American Airlines has retimed the departure of its daily nonstop flight from Chicago to Delhi. The revised service gets into to Delhi three hours earlier than previously scheduled which…

Airlines and Aviation

Nepal chases American outbound travellers

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2011

Nepalese celebrities attended various promotional programmes in the US recently to promote the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY 2011).Famous Nepali singer Ani Choying Dolma chanted both Buddhist…

Getabed.co.uk reports year-on-year sales increase

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2011

Trade only accommodation provider Getabed.co.uk has recorded a 39 percent increase in bookings compared to last year. The value of transactions has increased 14 percent on average, with New…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic seals trans-Atlantic deal

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2011

Virgin Atlantic has signed a new trans-Atlantic codeshare deal with US-based low-cost carrier, JetBlue Airways. Passengers can now connect from London, Glasgow and Manchester with Virgin…

BA and AA create US-UK ‘shuttle service’

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2011

British Airways and American Airlines have created a transatlantic 'shuttle service' between US and UK routes by aligning their flight schedules. As part of the realignment, Heathrow flights…

Langham adopts EZYield channel management

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2011

Langham Hospitality Group has signed an agreement to implement of EZYield's channel management solution at several new hotels in its portfolio. Langham has been using EZYield technology at…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will suspend two daily flights to Japan from 6-26 April. The US carrier will temporarily cancel its services connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2011

American Airlines yesterday announced it will be the first US airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's Haneda airport since the United States and Japan…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus, Boeing both claim victory in WTO case

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2011

Airbus and Boeing have both declared victory following the recent World Trade Organization's (WTO) ruling on illegal government subsidies. Although the official ruling is yet to be…

Lego fan recreates Princess Cruises liner

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

A love of cruising has seen Princess Cruises' famous Love Boat reincarnated in LEGO by a Melbourne fan. Measuring 3.2 metres long and 1.5 metres high and made from more than 250,000…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to expand US operations

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2011

Qantas has announced it will launch direct services from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) from 16 May 2011. The route will see Qantas operate direct outbound flights…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, American to launch joint venture in April

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines have announced that they will commence their joint business from 1 April 2011. The move will see the oneworld alliance partners share revenues on…

Airlines and Aviation

US carrier begins fuel-efficient navigation ops

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

Southwest Airlines' Pilots have begun Required Navigation Performance (RNP) efficient flight procedures at 11 airports nationwide. This major milestone to reduce environmental impact with a…

Etihad expands Manchester operations

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2011

Etihad Airways has announced that it will add three weekly flights to its Manchester schedule this summer. The airline will offer 10 flights a week on the Manchester-Abu Dhabi route,…

Preferred Hotel Group looks to Trump the competition

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2010

The Trump Hotel Collection has signed an agreement with Preferred Hotel Group to provide sales, marketing and technology support to the brand's five current hotels, as well as two…

Airlines and Aviation

Kingfisher pens codeshare deal with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2010

American Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines yesterday announced that they will enter into a codeshare and frequent flyer partnership in 2011. The initial phase will see American place its 'AA'…

BA, Iberia and American launch new routes

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2010

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines announced new routes today at the official launch of their transatlantic agreement. BA has re-launched flights from Heathrow to San…

Airlines and Aviation

World’s largest airline formed

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2010

United Continental Holdings Inc was formally created on Friday 1 October, creating the world's largest passenger airline, in terms of passenger numbers. The new carrier - merger of…

IHG pilots mobile phone check-in solution

Sep 28, 2010

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces the hospitality industry's first pilot of a mobile-based front desk bypass solution that…

Hostelling International

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2010

Hostelling International has announced record reservations for the month of August. The company has attracted a mix of traditional backpackers, independent travellers of all ages and…

US-Turkey market set to grow with new deal

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2010

Turkish Airlines and US Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to provide more options between the two countries. The two Star Alliance carriers will allow US travellers access to…

New Orleans ranks first in US growth markets

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2010

New Orleans has ranked first in growth out of the top 25 US markets for January-May 2010. According to data from Smith Travel Research, the city posted a 15% increase in RevPar over the…

RJ ups frequencies to 110 daily

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2010

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has increased flight frequencies operated to and from Amman to more than 110 daily in response to demand.RJ President/CEO Hussein Dabbas said this summer the airline…

BA’s Willie Walsh praises Emirates Airline

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2010

ritish Airways CEO Willie Walsh has praised Emirates Airline as "a rational commercial carrier" during his keynote speech at last week's Business Travel Market (BTM) at London ExCeL (16 and…

Airlines and Aviation

Tiger Airways to implement Honeywell avionics suite

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2010

PHOENIX, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that it will provide its full suite of safety avionics, including its advanced IntuVue(TM) 3-D…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways, United Airlines enter codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2010

New Delhi, June 17, 2010: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has entered into a code share agreement with United Airlines, giving guests access to…

Jet and United codeshare

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2010

Indian airline Jet Airways has entered a codeshare agreement with United Airlines. Under the deal, Jet will place its 9W code on United's flights operating between London and five US…

Hyatt’s Andaz brand to debut in India

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2010

London, June 2010 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the signing of management agreements for three new Andaz properties. The hotels will be located in Sanya Sunny Bay, China;…

Hyatt’s Andaz brand to debut in China, India

Jun 9, 2010

London, June 2010 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the signing of management agreements for three new Andaz properties. The hotels will be located in Sanya Sunny Bay, China;…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad predicts busy summer season

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2010

Etihad Airways is advising passengers to book their summer flights as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as the peak summer period approaches. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has seen a…

Summer booking rush has started says Etihad

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2010

The summer booking rush has started according to Etihad Airways, which has reported a "significant increase in bookings" to several of its key destinations in the past few weeks for…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches round-the-world freighter flight

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010

4 June 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch its first round-the-world freighter service on 9 July, offering its cargo customers a wider choice and at the…

Airlines and Aviation

Honeywell to analyse volcanic ash in jet engines

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

PHOENIX, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that it will be analyzing the effects of ash ingestion in two of its TPE331 turboprop engines used to…

Face‑to‑Face

US firm releases China budget hotel report

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Brean Murray, Carret & Co. (BMC) yesterday launched research coverage of the China Economy Hotel Industry. In the report, Senior Analyst…

UAE airport growth not impacted by volcanic ash crisis

Mark Elliott May 25, 2010

The UAE's major airports have claimed the volcanic ash crisis did little to impede growth in April.Although many flights between Europe and the UAE were disrupted or cancelled during the…

ADAC witnesses double-digit growth for April

Mark Elliott May 23, 2010

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has reported double-digit growth for April 2010 despite the cancellation of flights due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland.Although the crisis grounded…

Royal Caribbean updates Freedom-class ships

Mark Elliott May 14, 2010

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) announced today it will introduce selected Oasis-class features on the Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. From early 2011, features such as…

Hotels.com identifies value-for-money rates

Mark Elliott May 11, 2010

Hotels.com has launched a top 10 'falling stars' table to find the best value-for-money hotels around the world. The table reveals cities and hotel rooms that have experience the biggest…

Survey sparks search for UK Route 66 Ambassador

Mark Elliott May 5, 2010

Chicago and Illinois Tourist Office has launched a competition to find a UK ambassador for Route 66 after a survey revealed 86% of Brits sought more unique, experience-driven holidays.…

Airlines and Aviation

Honeywell names Air Works as Indian partner

Mark Elliott May 4, 2010

GENEVA, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EBACE -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that it has named India-based Air Works as a regional forward-stocking location partner for key…

Airbus selects new Honeywell navigation system

Mark Elliott May 4, 2010

PHOENIX, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that its Air Data Inertial Reference System (ADIRS), which provides navigational data, has…

United-Continental at odds over merger - report

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2010

Reports have emerged that claim that the potential merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines is at risk due to disagreements over how to value their planned no-premium stock merger.…

Etihad reveals positive Q1 figures

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2010

Etihad Airways 2010 first quarter figures reveal a 25.4% growth in revenue passenger kilometres. The airline's seat factor increased to 75% and passenger numbers rose by 11%. "These are…

Etihad Airways reports 25.4% growth in revenue

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2010

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported a 25.4% growth in revenue passenger kilometres in the first quarter of 2010, compared to the…

Virgin Atlantic launches flights from Manchester to Las Vegas

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2010

Virgin Atlantic has announced the start of direct flights to Las Vegas from Manchester from 3 April 2011. The twice-weekly service will operate on Thursdays and Sundays using a Boeing…

Etihad Holidays launches three 2010 brochures

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2010

Etihad Holidays has launched three new brochures for 2010, promoting holiday destinations to Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North…

Ameco Beijing signs maintenance deal with United

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

Beijing, March 31, 2010 - United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) signed a five-year contract for airframe heavy maintenance,…

United cabin crew protest against outsourcing

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2010

CHICAGO, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will picket at…

Boeing comments on WTO’s decision

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010

CHICAGO, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing issued the following statement following news reports quoting officials who indicated that the United States has prevailed on all of…

First London-New York bus departs

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010

The first bus journey from London to New York departed from Cleopatra's Needle last weekend.Twenty passengers, ranging from an 18-year-old student to an 81-year-old grandmother,…

Northern Thai culture displayed at Tamarind Village

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2010

BANGKOK, March 15th, 2010 - Tamarind Village Chiang Mai's leafy courtyards, clay-tiled roofs and whitewashed corridors are the setting for a stunning new photographic…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad signs codeshare agreement with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

Etihad Airways has announced today its first codeshare agreement outside of Pakistan with American Airlines.The operation starts on 18 March and will provide Pakistani travellers with…

Continental, ANA begin codeshare services