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Seattle crowned the safest destination for solo travellers in 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 14, 2023

Seattle, Washington has topped a list of the safest solo travel destinations in the world, beating the likes of Tokyo, Oslo, and Dublin, according to new research. The 2023 Solo Travel…

Seattle: The city of music

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2022

A new festival coming to Seattle this autumn, Cloudbreak is a true celebration of the city's vibrant music venues. Taking place from 3-23 November, the once-in-a-lifetime festival is a…

Spot the seasonal changes in Seattle

Kristin Mariano Oct 4, 2022

Travellers can expect colours of red, orange and yellow in Seattle throughout the Autumn season. Beginning to transform in mid-to-late September, colours are at their most vibrant in…

Savour, celebrate and soak up culture in Seattle this autumn season

Kristin Mariano Sep 9, 2022

Welcome the arrival of autumn in Seattle where there’s a host of festivals, exhibitions and culinary events offering exciting new reasons to visit. Fantastic festivals Savour local…

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

Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle

Harry S. Johnson Nov 24, 2020

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…

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.…

The top 5 things to do in Seattle during 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 30, 2020

Since the rise of Nirvana and grunge music in the early Nineties, Seattle has been a Mecca to musicians, artists, writers and artisans, from across the US, basically, its scenester central,…

MICE Focus: Seattle

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2019

With the news that Singapore Airlines added Seattle to its network of non-stop services from Singapore to the US today, I thought now would now be a good time to put a spotlight on the…

Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning. The flight departed Changi…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia’s Seattle waterfront campus now costs around USD 900m

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2019

Online travel agent Expedia is reportedly moving to its Seattle waterfront campus, which now sits around USD 900 million.

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

Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines. The new service,…

The Port of Seattle organises first Seattle & Washington State stand for WTM

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2016

With the World Travel Market event just around the corner, the Port of Seattle, which directs the representation for Seattle and Washington State, has announced that it is taking its first…

Airlines and Aviation

New route to see rise in UK visitors to Seattle

Aaron Greenwood Aug 3, 2016

Seattle is expected to be one of the fastest growing US destinations for UK travellers in 2017 with a Virgin Atlantic direct non-stop daily flight scheduled for launch in March (replacing…

India to open consulate in Seattle

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016

India will open another consulate in the US to cater to the needs of Indian-Americans living in the Pacific Northwest, India Today reports. According to a joint statement issued…

Xiamen Airlines plans Seattle flights‏

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2016

Xiamen Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights to Seattle. According to a statement on the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the…

Seattle airport wants to power “all flights” with biofuel

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has embarked on an ambitious plan to power "all flights by all airlines" using biofuel. As the first step towards this goal, the Port of Seattle,…

Expedia hires design firm for new Seattle HQ

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

Expedia has hired architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) to design its new 16-hectare waterfront headquarters in Seattle. Expedia plans to relocate to the new site in 2018,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts its Seattle service

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2015

Emirates recently announced its intent to launch a second daily service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The new service, EK227 is…

Expedia buys Seattle waterfront HQ for US$230m

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2015

Expedia is planning to move into a new waterfront headquarters in Seattle in 2018. The company announced that it plans to acquire the 162,000m², multi-building campus currently occupied…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong. The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta connects Seoul with Seattle

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul. Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…

Airlines and Aviation

Seattle Airport goes electric to cut emissions

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) has unveiled a new initiative designed to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The new ‘eGSE’ project, which is being…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing supports Seattle in Super Bowl

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2014

Boeing has shown its support to its home team, the Seattle Seahawks, ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, by decorating one of its B787-8 Intercontinental aircraft in the team's colours.…

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 to link Seattle with Seoul and HK

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai. The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta gets green light for Seattle-Haneda flights

Nov 16, 2012 0

Delta Air Lines has been granted permission to launch a new service connecting Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport. Following the US Department of Transportation decision, Delta will launch…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA brings forward Seattle flights

Apr 25, 2012 16

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its new services to Seattle will be launched earlier than planned. The new trans-Pacific service, which was due to commence some time in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates touches down in Seattle

Mar 2, 2012 16

Emirates has launched services to Seattle - the first direct connection between the Middle East and the US northwest. The flights between Dubai International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma…

Delta expands Asian gateway at Seattle

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010

SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today begins nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing and beginning Monday from Seattle to Osaka, Japan. The new…

Four Seasons Seattle opens

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2008

Four Seasons has announced its 82nd global property opening in Seattle. The newly constructed 21-story hotel-condominium tower offers 147 guest rooms with a variety of views including the…

Airlines and Aviation

The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.

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.

Oceania cruises showcases the natural wonders of Alaska’s “Last Frontier”

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

Oceania Cruises offers an abundance of immersive experiences in “The Last Frontier,” embedding travellers in the fabric of Alaska’s local communities.

MGallery delivers “Stories that Stay” and a positive outlook for 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

MGallery Hotel Collection, a one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared, announced the launch of Stories that Stay, an inspired brand campaign…

Airlines and Aviation

Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…

Princess Cruises announces 2024 Alaska season

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Now is the time to start planning the trip of a lifetime to Alaska with the recently announced summer 2024 season from Princess Cruises.

Greether selected by Expedia for accelerator

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Greether, the innovative travel safety startup for female travellers, has announced that they have been accepted into Expedia Group’s first accelerator program.

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Holland America Line heads to the Arctic Circle with longer cruises for Alaska 2024 season

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

The premium cruise line is debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its position as the leader…

Nicolas De Gols has been appointed as GM of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Nicolas De Gols, has just joined the team of Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris and is thus positioned as the youngest General Manager of Palaces.

Where to ski in 2023 in USA and Canada

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2022

With mountain upgrades, anniversaries and million-dollar renovations, there’s something to suit every skier or snowboarder in 2023. From bucket list Japanese destinations to…

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025 cruises in Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and …

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…

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

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Celebrity Cruises Announces 500 Sailings In One Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2022

During the 2024–2025 cruise season, Celebrity will offer customers many new destinations throughout the world on almost 500 cruises. For the 2024–25 cruise season, Celebrity will…

Electric Planes To Service Australia’s Outback

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

A new Letter of Intent inked between Alice Springs-based Northern Territory Flying Services, and US-based electric plane developer Eviation will put Australia’s Outback at the vanguard…

Holland America Arrives In Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

After more than two years of absence owing to the pandemic, Holland America Line has returned to Australia. The Westerdam, the first ship in Holland America’s fleet to return to…

Carnival Luminosa arrives in Australia

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland, Australia, marking the first ship from the fleet to be homeported in Brisbane.

Katarina Line celebrates strong season

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022

Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company and DMC, is promoting its strong 2022 season and working with travel advisors throughout North America, Europe and the UK as it…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT’s fleet on the rise

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft enter LOT's fleet to operate short- and medium-haul flights. All the aircrafts will be picked up by the carrier as early as in October.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Princess Cruises rejoices at transport Canada’s removal of all Covid-19 vaccination requirements to enter country

Kristin Mariano Sep 28, 2022

With the announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID-19 requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises is prepared to welcome all guests on cruises visiting, arriving or…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Carnival Luminosa joins the Carnival Cruise

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, on 6 November…

Carnival Newest Ship Luminosa Open For Bookings

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Reservations for the maiden season of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Luminosa, which will launch on 6 November from Brisbane before repositioning for seasonal service from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.…

Jet setting with Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys for 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.

Windstar Cruises reveals new Caribbean and Central America Cruises

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Windstar Cruises has just the thing to shake off the winter blahs. The small ship cruise line has drawn up a new beach bum’s delight of an itinerary beginning winter of 2023. Beach Fun…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza’s First Aircraft Touches Down In Australia

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win. Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…

10 alternative North American adventures to take before summer ends

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022

As we move into the last month of summer, here are 10 alternative summer holidays to swap crowded beaches for beautiful mountains and spacious National Parks. The Everglades National…

WTTC introduces new report on best practices for short-term rentals

Megha Paul Jul 18, 2022

The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around…

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

Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft from Boeing

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2022

Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, took delivery of its much anticipated first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Seattle, USA

9 alternative American adventures

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2022

With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations. Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…

Where to celebrate Pride month around the world

Kristin Mariano Jun 16, 2022

From San Francisco to Tokyo, discover 10 Pride festivals and events around the world worth travelling to.

Cruising on Alaskan Cruises from Canada on Princess Cruises now made easier

Kristin Mariano Jun 16, 2022

Princess Cruises applauds the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to lift the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering the U.S. beginning June 12

Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…

Carnival first cruise line in US to restart entire fleet

Harry Johnson May 3, 2022

Carnival first cruise line in US to restart entire fleet - With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of…

Discovery Princess cruises ahead on maiden voyage in Mexico

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022

American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Quarantine Free Travel

SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.

Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.

Discovery Princess sets April date for new sailings

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2022

The newest cruise offering in the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess was delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone in Italy

The US suspends 44 Chinese Airline Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 1, 2022

The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…

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…

10 cities you must visit if you love art and culture

Kristin Mariano Jan 3, 2022

With international travel hopefully back on the cards for 2022, new research reveals the top cities you NEED to visit in the new year if you love art.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.

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

Four Seasons announces 2023 Private Jet journeys in response to pent-up demand

Kristin Mariano Dec 8, 2021

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts has announced its 2023 Private Jet itineraries for the ultimate luxe experience in the sky and on the ground, exploring Egypt, Bora Bora, London, Thailand, and…

11 of the best wildlife spotting destinations

Kristin Mariano Dec 1, 2021

On 4 December, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants on land and sea. To celebrate, discover some of the…

Qatar Airways welcomes new-gen first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Doha

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2021

Qatar Airways showcased its role as a global launch customer for the latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft after welcoming the ultra-modern, fuel efficient jet to Doha International…

Boeing 777X completes first international flight for Dubai Air Show

Joe Cusmano Nov 23, 2021

The 2021 Dubai Airshow ended last week. The biannual event was last hosted in November 2019, which was the same month when scientists discovered a new virus, which has since been named…

Boeing 777X completes first flight for Dubai Air Show

Joe Cusmano Nov 15, 2021

Boeing’s 777X aircraft has completed its longest and first international flight to Dubai for the biannual air show.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021

If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways loses $4.1bn amid COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2021

Qatar Airways stated on Monday that it lost more than $4 billion in revenue last year as a result of lockdowns induced by the coronavirus outbreak.

10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers

Olga Bortnikova Sep 6, 2021

If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…

Adventure in the heart of the Far North: PONANT opens sales for Arctic 2023

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2021

PONANT has launched the sales of its Arctic programme for Summer 2023 that will take guests to wintry destinations of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and the Russian Arctic.

Doha overtakes Dubai

Joe Cusmano Jul 23, 2021

ForwardKeys, which has the world’s freshest and most comprehensive flight booking data, reveals that in the first half of 2021, Doha seized and consolidated a lead over Dubai.

Could the Royal Coast be Thailand’s best cycling destination?

David Watson Jul 8, 2021

The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture. In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…

Princess Cruises to resume cruising in USA this fall

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2021

Princess has announced its intent to return to service in the United States sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale this fall.

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021

Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.

Amazon buys 11 jets from Delta and WestJet to boost delivery network

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2021

Amazon has announced that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster

Alaska Airlines ups Boeing 737 MAX orders and options to 120 jets

Harry S. Johnson Dec 23, 2020

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes

5 Basic Safety Tips for Travellers

Chris Head Dec 15, 2020

After the past year, thanks to the international travel restrictions put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s understandable that people are eager to get outdoors and discover…

2020 Best US Cities for New Year celebrations named

Harry S. Johnson Dec 10, 2020

With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.

Herman Kemp helms new Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

Chris Head Dec 1, 2020

Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s…

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

“75% of the rooms around the country are empty”

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2020

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic the US hotel industry reported significant year-over-year declines in the three key performance metrics during the week of 29 March…

Japanese drug Avigan is effective for coronavirus treatment, says China

Kristin Mariano Mar 19, 2020

China's ministry of science and technology has announced on late Tuesday that favipiravir, the main ingredient in the influenza drug Avigan, showed "very good clinical results" during…

The hunt for COVID-19 vaccine could be over

Kristin Mariano Mar 17, 2020

First patient has received COVID-19 vaccine as part of the clinical trial for possible cure of the pandemic.

Windstar Cruises pauses ship operations worldwide

Megha Paul Mar 13, 2020

Seattle-based small ship cruise operator Windstar Cruises announced the company will temporarily suspend operations worldwide for cruises embarking 14 March through 30 April 2020 due to…

BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2020

British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020. The boosted services will fly from…

“I can’t wait to go fly your airplane again”: Boeing 777X completes test flight

Alastair Newport Jan 27, 2020

The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies yesterday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787…

US hospitality: “Revenue growth is not keeping up with rising costs”

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020

The US hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the current cycle began in 2010,…

Air Canada receives its first Airbus A220-300

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Air Canada unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, in the form of the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline's Montreal headquarters. Built in…

Air Canada takes delivery of its first A220

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will…

Top-rated ‘cozy’ accommodations for NYE

Christian Tolentino Dec 26, 2019

As the year comes to a close, Expedia.com has found the best inns and hotels rated by guests for their "coziness" factor.

Qantas gets a facelift to celebrate 100 year anniversary

Alastair Newport Oct 15, 2019

Qantas’ newest 787 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint shop at Boeing’s factory in Washington State today, wearing a special centenary livery to celebrate the flying kangaroo’s 100th year…

OYO reaches US milestone with more than 100 hotels

Christian Tolentino Sep 19, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes has achieved the milestone of more than 100 hotels in the United States since formally announcing its presence in June.

Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…

Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2019

Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service…

Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2019

Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020. The…

US hotel growth predictions down: “Driving profit is a real challenge for many properties”

Alastair Newport Aug 16, 2019

Performance growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry have been downgraded to 1.6% for 2019 and 1.1% for 2020, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ latest forecast just released at…

‘Yappy Hour’: 15 dog-friendly hotels in the USA

Christian Tolentino Aug 15, 2019

To honour man's best friend on International Dog Day (26 August), we've listed down some of the best dog-friendly hotels where you can hang with your furry friend.

Lufthansa expands US coverage for 2020

Alastair Newport Aug 7, 2019

Lufthansa has unveiled a tranche of new services from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Kicking off next summer, the main focus of the airline’s plans will centre around North America, with…

How a golf trip started a vacation rental platform

Christian Tolentino Jul 25, 2019

Like an ember starting a fire, Galen Cheng didn’t know that a simple golf trip to North Nicolas would lead to the creation of a new vacation rental platform.

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…

Cruise news: Custom submarines, Hawaii extended cruises and more

Christian Tolentino Jul 3, 2019

On this week’s cruise roundup, we have Seabourn’s custom submarines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ports, Hawaii extended cruises and more.

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…

Travel tech this week: Starting a small revolution and more

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2019

This week, road transportation takes centre stage with Uber sharing speed data and Amadeus including Heycars in its system. A new app is launched that combines tech’s best products – social…

Cruise news: Royal Caribbean’s private island and more

Christian Tolentino May 8, 2019

From Royal Caribbean’s ultimate vacation island in the Bahamas to the international cruise industry's move to more sustainable ways — here are this week’s cruise news bleeping on our radar.

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2019

Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.

Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.

“Crowded and lacked basic amenities”: Transforming Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars

Alastair Newport Mar 25, 2019

Following the announcement, at the beginning of March, that the famous Hong Kong ‘Avenue of Stars’ (AoS) attraction had re opened following an extensive refurbishment to refresh and…

Cruise news: Naming ceremony, WiFi on board and more

Mili Mar 7, 2019

The cruise world is leaving no stone unturned in attracting travellers. With new launches each day and added features like WiFi on board. Check out latest happenings from the cruise world.

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.

40 x 2021: Hyatt sends West Coast waves

Christian Tolentino Jan 30, 2019

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that it expects 40 new hotels to open in California, Oregon and Washington by the end of 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2018

Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.

Expedition Cruising

Princess Cruises Alaska 2020: “The Great Land never ceases to amaze”

Christian Tolentino Nov 16, 2018

Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2020 Alaska season with cruises and cruisetours, on sale starting 15 November.

NCL’s senior vice president in APAC: Fleet realignment key for success in China

Alastair Newport Aug 31, 2018

I sat down with Steve Odell to discuss NCL’s Asian strategy, Chinese tourists' growing interest in cruises, new ship Norwegian Bliss, future plans and a whole lot more.

Seabourn: “Our new cruise collection is a real page-turner”

Alastair Newport Aug 15, 2018

As one of the pioneers of ultra-luxe cruising, I always look forward to news of new itineraries from the Seattle based cruise line. This goes double this week with Seabourn announcing the…

How to – and how not to – use OTAs as partners

Brett Henry Jul 31, 2018

Dan Lynn is the co-founder of ZUZU Hospitality Solutions, a distribution and revenue management company for small independent hotels.

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…

Acclaimed singer Elaine Paige launches Seabourn Ovation in Malta

Alastair Newport May 11, 2018

Ultra-lux cruisers Seabourn, the Seattle based subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, held a rather glam naming ceremony for new ship the Seabourn Ovation in baroque harbour town, and current…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2018

As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.

Norwegian Bliss makes European debut

Christian Tolentino Apr 23, 2018

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship debuts in Europe before its inaugural tour around the U.S. and official christening in Washington.

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.

7 pod hotels to catch some rest on World Sleep Day 2018

Kristin Mariano Mar 16, 2018

Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day! Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018

Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City. Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados

Jill Sayles Dec 11, 2017 19

Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to welcome 25th Dreamliner

Jill Sayles Sep 26, 2017

British Airways will welcome delivery of its 25th Dreamliner into its fleet this Friday. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be making its maiden voyage to the airline’s Heathrow home…

Airbnb and Resy Team Up to Offer In-App Restaurant Reservations

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2017 4

A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…

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.…

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils features for Norwegian Bliss

Jill Sayles Aug 15, 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican…

A Sneak Peek Behind Mountain Bike Oregon

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017 0

If someone asked you to close your eyes to imagine a place to ride your mountain bike, would you see flowing and speedy single track for miles on end, the kind that make you feel you’re the…

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

APT reveals new Canada & Alaska programme for 2018

Jill Sayles Aug 2, 2017

APT has announced the launch of its Canada and Alaska 2018 programme. Available to travel agents now, the brochure offers a choice of seven luxury holidays and 12 'premium' options to…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta adds new US connection to Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017

Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai. The carrier currently operates three direct…

Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 310 studios and…

A Tiny Partnership Kicks Off this Summer’s Tiny House Tour

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017 0

Thousand Trails unveiled Petite Retreats and their two newest Tiny Houses in an assortment of unique vacation rental accommodations during the New York International Auto Show last month.…

NCL enhances summer 2018 deployment in Alaska and the Caribbean

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced updates to its summer 2018 deployment. New for 2018, Norwegian Sun will reposition to Port Canaveral and offer four day cruises to Havana,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Four Seasons reveals world tour aboard private jet

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new world tour using its private jet. The company's third private jet itinerary, named "World of Adventures", will run from 19 October…

Four Seasons Announces New 2018 “World of Adventures” Private Jet Itinerary

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017 0

World of Adventures added as third 2018 Private Jet itinerary in response to high demand; leading travel journalist chronicles transformational journey aboard Four Seasons Private…

Marriott International’s Convention & Resort Network Soars to 100 Properties Across the Americas

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017 0

Leading Collection of Meetings Hotels Now Offers More Options in Premiere DestinationsBETHESDA, Md., July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marriott International Convention & Resort…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines touches down in LA

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Xiamen Airlines, the fast-growing Chinese carrier, has launched its first ever flights to Los Angeles. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at LAX for the first time on 27…

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…

Canada’s Delta Hotels set for global growth

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Delta Hotels & Resorts, the Canadian chain acquired by Marriott International in 2015, is planning to expand its portfolio across the world. Marriott has announced plans for what…

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…

Q&A with Beth Whitman, Founder of Wanderlust and Lipstick/WanderTours

Simon Willmore May 26, 2017 0

Beth Whitmen is a women's travel expert and the founder of WanderTours, where she leads small group adventures to off-the-beaten-path destinations. She is also the author of the Wanderlust…

Airlines and Aviation

Thomson Airways expands fleet with latest Dreamliner

Maria Airey May 19, 2017

The latest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to join the Thomson Airways’ fleet has touched down at Manchester Airport, flown by the airline’s managing director, Captain John Murphy. Murphy…

Marriott brings new lifestyle brand to Japan

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan. The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…

Airlines and Aviation

Malindo Air welcomes world’s first Boeing 737 MAX

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Malaysia's Malindo Air continued to expand and modernise its fleet this week with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The new jet, a 737 MAX 8 model, was handed…

2017 Hotel Openings

Simon Willmore May 15, 2017 0

The 2017 forecast is buzzier than ever, with people looking to invest less in things and more in experiences. With the tourism industry on the rise, some locations are being renovated, while…

Oceania Cruises Serves Up Great American Adventures In “The Great Land”

Simon Willmore May 8, 2017 0

Oceania Cruises is offering several American experiences in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska. Sailing conveniently from San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, adventurous travelers have 14…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US. On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing’s largest new 737 MAX takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2017

The new Boeing 737 MAX 9 has completed its first flight above the US planemaker's factory near Seattle. The largest version of the fuel-efficient single-aisle series, the737 MAX 9 has…

Windstar Cruises appoints Natalie Drain

Simon Willmore Mar 31, 2017

Windstar Cruises announces the appointment of Natalie Drain to senior manager purchasing for marine fleet operations beginning March 31. Drain brings a wealth of knowledge and experience…

TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand

Simon Willmore Mar 24, 2017 0

Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…

Windstar takes Manhattan

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017

Windstar Cruises will be sailing into (and out of) Manhattan on its first-ever itineraries in New England and Canada beginning summer/fall 2018. Windstar’s 212-guest all-suite yacht Star…

Royal Caribbean announces new 2018-2019 Alaska itineraries

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017

Royal Caribbean has unveiled its strongest lineup yet of Alaskan itineraries in 2018-19, where guests of all ages can experience breathtaking expeditions on the world’s best holiday for…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight

Gemma Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…

International Airfare Searches to United States Down Since Trump Inauguration

Simon Willmore Feb 15, 2017 0

International visitors appear to be choosing other countries first when it comes to searching for airline tickets to the United States since President Donald J. Trump's Jan 20 inauguration…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Fuzhou gets direct connection to New York

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week. On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…

Oceania Cruises serves up great American adventures in “The Great Land”

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

Oceania Cruises offers an extensive array of American experiences in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska. Sailing San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, adventurous travellers have 14 departures…

Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2017

An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector. Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…

Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…

Carnival Cruise Line Names Sean Kenny Senior Vice President And Chief Information Officer

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Sean Kenny, has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line. Kenny begins January 15 and will report to James Heaney, chief financial…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin and Flybe codeshare deal good news for Scotland

Aaron Greenwood Jan 12, 2017

Scottish travellers can now book flights to international destinations including Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and Dubai – thanks to closer cooperation between Virgin Atlantic and Europe’s…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI prepares for return to North America

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017

Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific. Having previously flown to New…

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…

Cologne Bonn Airport posts strong growth in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Jan 4, 2017

Welcoming 1.6 million more passengers last year than in 2015, Cologne Bonn Airport experienced an exceptional 15% passenger traffic growth, resulting in a total of 11.9 million passengers…

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…

Airlines and Aviation

ME business aviation industry needs talent: MEBAA

Gemma Greenwood Dec 11, 2016

With the regional business aviation industry set to need 1.2 million pilots, technicians and engineers in the next two decades, the MEBAA Show today played host to hundreds of students…

Lonely Planet Names 10 Top Places in the US to Travel in 2017

Simon Willmore Dec 10, 2016 0

Travel media company Lonely Planet has annouced the top 10 most exciting places to go in the United States in the year ahead. Lonely Planet’s travel experts scoured the states this year to…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air reveals route shake-up

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016

Korean Air is adding two destinations and cutting two in a significant shake-up of its network. The national carrier has revealed plans to launch non-stop flights between Seoul and…

Airlines and Aviation

BA forges closer ties with Alaska Airlines

Aaron Greenwood Nov 20, 2016

British Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, which will enable BA customers to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of…

Airlines and Aviation

“Forest-powered” flight takes off in US

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2016

Alaska Airlines made history this week by operating the first commercial flight powered by a fuel made from forest debris. The alternative type of jet fuel was made from branches,…

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…

Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates the first steel cut for Norwegian Bliss

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the cutting of the first piece of steel for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship and the first one designed for the ultimate Alaska cruising…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Effective 2 November, Jet…

Norwegian reveals new artwork for Norwegian Bliss

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2016

Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship’s hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the signature art designed by one of the world’s premier marine life artists,…

Holland America Line launches spring 2017/2018 holidays

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

Holland America Line has launched its new April 2017 – April 2018 cruise holidays brochure covering more destinations than ever including new itineraries in Asia and an Alaska programme…

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

Xiamen Airlines achieves double first in US

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Xiamen Airlines' inaugural flight to Seattle takes off on Monday 26 September 2016, marking two milestones in the development of air connectivity between China and the US. Not only will…

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…

Face to face: Nadia Clinton, Delta Air Lines’ country manager UK and Ireland

Gemma Greenwood Sep 8, 2016

How is Delta performing in the UK market? We’re very happy with our results. We have grown our business here over the past three years, adding new routes each year from Heathrow, as…

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

Delta, Virgin Atlantic move in together at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Delta Air Lines will shift all of its Heathrow operations to Terminal 3 next month. The move, which will take place on 14 September 2016, will mean that all of Delta's flights operate…

Lindblad plans first brand new NatGeo cruise ship

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2016

Lindblad Expeditions will launch its first ever new-build expedition cruise ship, National Geographic Quest, next year. Currently being built in Seattle, the 100-passenger coastal…

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

US airline uses alcohol to power flights

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016

An airline in the US has launched its first flights powered by a new type of jet fuel made from alcohol. Two Alaska Airlines jets departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on…

New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016

Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The Bangkok Post reported the…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta and Virgin hone 2017 summer schedules

Aaron Greenwood Jun 6, 2016

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the USA and the UK. The changes are as…

UK agents say ‘Howdy’ to Northwest USA

Aaron Greenwood May 19, 2016

It was a question of “Head ‘em up and move ‘em out” as Western & Oriental and parent company ITC Luxury Travel Group hosted a group of six adventurous agents on a familiarisation trip to…

W Hotels opens first music studio in Bali

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

Starwood has launched its first-ever 'W Sound Suite' in Bali. Located at the W Bali Seminyak, the Sound Suite is a private music studio and writer’s room that can be used by…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America. The new codeshare agreement will enable…

Xiamen Airlines reveals first US destination

Mark Elliott May 4, 2016

Xiamen Airlines will embark on its first trans-Pacific flight to the US this year, with the launch of services to Seattle. Commencing on 26 September 2016, the Chinese carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016

Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital. On 20…

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…

Princess Cruises ramps up Alaskan offerings

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2016

Princess Cruises has revealed that six of its ships will set sail across Alaska next year on 113 voyages. Guests can choose to travel on a ‘voyage of the glaciers’ tour from Vancouver or…

Alaska Airlines snaps up Virgin America in US$4bn deal

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2016

Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire Virgin America in a deal worth approximately US$4 billion. Under the agreement, Alaska Air Group will pay US$57.00 per share in cash for…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines reveals new long-haul routes

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

China’s Xiamen Airlines is stepping up its long-haul expansion with plans to launch flights to Vancouver, Seattle, New York and Melbourne in the coming months. The airline launched its…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing helps Nok Air solve pilot problems

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Thailand's Nok Air has formed a new partnership with Boeing aimed at alleviating the low-cost carrier's pilot crunch. The Bangkok-based airline has formed a new flight training…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing. Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Boeing sign long term agreement

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Turkish Airlines and Boeing signed an agreement this week that aims to strengthen Turkish Airlines’ long-term plans, as well as Turkey’s aerospace and technology capabilities. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates, Boeing launch ‘View from Above’

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016

Emirates has recently partnered with Boeing to sponsor ‘View from Above’. This is one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…

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…

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

Yangtze River Airlines plans long-haul routes from Shanghai

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights. The airline…

Luxury rail operator extends UK offer

Aaron Greenwood Dec 2, 2015

Rocky Mountaineer, the luxury rail company, has extended its popular ‘Peaks and Perks’ offer for UK clients. From now until December 11 travellers booking a 2016 Rocky Mountaineer…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways strengthens code-share with JetBlue

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2015

Qatar Airways recently announced expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue. The new agreement will add 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from…

Airlines and Aviation

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)…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates code-shares with Alaska Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2015

Emirates recently announced a new codeshare and lounge agreement with Alaska Airlines (AS). Pending governmental approval, the airline will begin marketing up to 300 daily Alaska…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

China to buy 300 aircraft in major Boeing pact

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2015

China has agreed to purchase 300 new aircraft from Boeing, as part of a wide-ranging series of deals with the US planemaker. Following the visit of China's President Xi Jinping to the…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA feels the force with new Star Wars jet

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2015

ANA has unveiled its first Star Wars-themed aircraft, as part of its movie partnership with Disney. The Japanese airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled-out out of the Boeing factory…

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…

Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2015

Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates deploys one-off A380 to Taiwan

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Emirates recently announced its intent to operate a one-off service its Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. A ceremony witnessed the attendance of Fan…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India welcomes 21st Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2015

Air India has taken delivery of its 21st Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 28 June 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China teams up with United on more routes

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China. The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…

TUI Group teams with NASA and Boeing to trial aviation technologies

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2015

TUI Group, Boeing and NASA have teamed up to evaluate new aviation technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce noise and carbon emissions. The partners are employing an…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta expands across China with SkyTeam partners

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2015

Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai. The US carrier is relocating its passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October. The route, via Amsterdam, will…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta targets Chinese travellers with Alipay

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2015

Delta Air Lines is planning to increase its share of the Chinese market, with the launch of a new payment option for Chinese passengers. The Atlanta-based airline has added the Alipay…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2015

Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now. According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…

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…

Win a Fifty Shades holiday to Toronto with Belleair Holidays

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

Belleair Holidays has launched its Fifty Stays in May agent incentive with a Grey-Steele top prize of a five night trip to Seattle, home of Christian Grey, the lead in Fifty Shades of Grey.…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2015

Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2015

Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…

Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014. Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to fly LA-Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2015

Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer. Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2016/17 itineraries

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ship deployment for 2016 and into 2017. Four ships will be based in Europe for summer 2016 including Norwegian Epic sailing mainly from…

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…

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America. Under the new deal, SIA will place its 'SQ' code on…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta open new arrival lounge at LHR Terminal 3

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2014

A new Delta Air Lines Arrivals Lounge has opened at London Heathrow Terminal 3. All Delta BusinessElite passengers and SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members arriving from the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing conducts world’s first ‘green diesel’ flight

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

Boeing has completed the world's first flight using ‘green diesel’ - a type of biofuel that is already used in ground transportation. The US planemaker powered its 'ecoDemonstrator'…

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

Qantas unveils retro livery

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2014

Qantas has unveiled a retro aircraft livery to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its ‘Flying Kangaroo’ logo. The new design, which appears on one of the airline’s new Boeing 737-800…

Four Seasons continues private jet offering

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2014

Four Seasons has announced four private jet itineraries for 2016 following the success of its launch for 2015. The itineraries are based on the classic Around the World journeys and…

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…

Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2014

Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery. The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014

ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week. The new aircraft is expected to…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta posts Q2 profit

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

Delta Air Lines posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter of the year in results announced today. An increase in passengers and revenue in the US helped boost its…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Hjalti Jonssen, Icelandair

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Icelandair has been through a growth period when it comes to the UK. Can you summarise what has happened in the UK market? Earlier this year we added a fifth weekly flights from…

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

THAI unveils first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft. The brand new B787-8…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda codeshares to US with Delta

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has signed a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines that will give it access to the US market. Under the new arrangement, Garuda will place its 'GA' code on…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Paris

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2014

Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever Dreamliner flights to Europe later this year, with the start of services between Hangzhou and Paris. The carrier will take delivery of…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian to fly Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Royal Jordanian will use one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly from London to Amman, the airline has confirmed to Travel Daily. The carrier is due to receive its first…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta completes international flat-bed roll-out

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of full flat-bed seats in the business class cabins of its entire fleet of international long-haul aircraft. The roll-out has included…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils interiors studio

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

Boeing has opened a new facility where Boeing 737 customers can choose the interior design of their new aircraft. The new 737 Configuration Studio, located at the company's main…

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

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines pens pilot training deal

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…

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…

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'…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to launch premium economy

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2014

Air India will launch a new premium economy cabin this month. The Economic Times reported this week that the new cabin class will initially be rolled out on 15 February 2014, aboard a…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir starts major fleet upgrade

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

SilkAir has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 737 aircraft - the first step in the airline’s move to an all-Boeing fleet. The new B737-800 was handled over to the Singaporean…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia spreads wings with codeshares

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

Virgin Australia has expanded its international network through a series of new codeshare agreements. The airline has now started placing its 'VA' code on Delta Air Lines' flights…

电影效应延续西雅图游客量持续上升

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

一部银幕作品就能带热西雅图的旅游业。浪漫轻喜剧《北京遇上西雅图》（Find Mr. Right in Seattle ）于2013年3月在中国上映，这部热门电影的后续效应却一直持续。《北京遇上西雅图》讲述的是一个中国女孩在西雅图找到真爱的故事。据悉，在中国和其他亚洲国家，大量游客出于个人目的前往西雅图游览已成为大热门。…

Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliner makes international debut

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut. The extended version of the fuel-efficient…

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…

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…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

美国达美航空计划2014年重整太平洋航线网络

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

达美航空2014年计划重整太平洋航线网络，扩大其在西雅图塔科玛国际机场（Seattle Tacoma International airport）的国际航线运行规模。…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta and Virgin Atlantic unveil aligned summer schedule

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have revealed their first joint summer schedule since finalising their joint venture. The new summer 2014 schedule includes improved connections…

电影带动旅游热潮赴西雅图中国游客近两年增长90%

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2013

近些年来，赴美国旅游受到越来越多中国游客的热捧，尤其是在《晚秋》和《北京遇上西雅图》两部电影热映后，西雅图忽然走进了很多人的视野，中国一下掀起“西雅图热”。电影让人们看到了一个浪漫的西雅图、文艺的西雅图、温情的西雅图。也正因此，这里成为了很多年轻人心目中的“最佳爱情故事发生地”。当地旅游专家表示，近两年到西雅图的中国游客数量呈“井喷式”增长。据西雅图旅游局(Visit…

空气好服装便宜西雅图的中国游客两年增90%

Nelly Oct 13, 2013

据美国侨报网编译报道，近两年，越来越多中国游客选择西雅图作为旅行目的地。当地旅游专家表示，西雅图的中国游客数量呈“井喷式”增长。据西雅图当地媒体“Komo News”10月8日报道，西雅图五一旅行社(Seattle May Travel)专门接待来自中国的商务考察团与游客，其负责人张梅(May…

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

Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline. The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Brunei welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2013

Royal Brunei Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new fuel-efficient aircraft touched down at Brunei's Bandar Seri Begawan International Airport in…

Airlines and Aviation

Malindo launches Indonesia flights

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2013

Malindo Air has launched its first flights to Indonesia. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline, which is a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Lion Air, commenced flights to Jakarta and Bali this week…

Airlines and Aviation

Malindo Air expands fleet

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2013

Malindo Air has expanded its fleet, following the delivery of its fifth and sixth Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The new Kuala Lumpur-based airline, which is a subsidiary of Indonesia's…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly to Boston

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Emirates will commence a new trans-Atlantic route next year, with the launch of flights to the US city of Boston. The Massachusetts city will become Dubai-based Emirates' eighth…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week. The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…

ATOAI plans USA, Canada roadshows

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) and India Tourism Offices in USA and Canada, will host a five-city roadshow in these two countries. The roadshow is aimed…

The Snow White Theory

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013

Today we introduce a new columnist for Travel Daily Media. Timothy O'Neil-Dunne will be penning an occasional column on technology and the travel marketplace. We asked him to start with…

Icelandair adds UK frequencies

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2013

Icelandair has announced additional capacity from Gatwick and Glasgow for 2014. The airline is to add a fifth weekly flight from Glasgow from 14 April, connecting the city to…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to launch Heathrow-Austin flights

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2013

British Airways is to launch direct flights between London and Austin, Texas using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The service will launch in early March 2014 five times a week before moving…

Norwegian announces destination campaign

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

Norwegian Cruise Line is to focus on destinations in its new Trade Partners campaign. In the scheme, the cruise line will be showcasing a different destination each month from August…

Rocky Mountaineer signs new cruise partner

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

Rocky Mountaineer has signed a new global partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line for its 2014 programme. The train company will be offering five packages combining its Coastal…

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…

SLS Hotels unveils major Chinese expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2013

US-based hospitality and lifestyle development company, SBE, has announced the launch of its SLS Hotels brand into China. Unveiled at a recent event in Shanghai, the Chinese expansion…

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

Garuda receives first Boeing 777

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2013

Garuda Indonesia has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new long-range jet touched down at Jakarta's Soekharno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday 2…

Airlines and Aviation

BA welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2013

British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013). The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London's Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time,…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda expands in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013

Garuda Indonesia is planning to increase the number of flights it offers to and from Singapore. From 19 July, the Indonesian national carrier will launch a new direct service between…

Airlines and Aviation

Malindo Air receives fourth B737

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2013

Malindo Air will receive its fourth Boeing 737-900ER aircraft this week. The new single-aisle aircraft took off from Boeing's factory in Seattle on Monday and is due to arrive at…

Airlines and Aviation

Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…

Airlines and Aviation

Rumours circulate around Virgin Atlantic, Delta venture

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Delta as the airlines wait to hear about the future of their joint venture.…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

DANIEL FUEGLISTER has been named as the new General Manager of the Swissôtel Kunshan, in eastern China's Jiangsu province. A 35-year industry veteran, Fueglister moves to China from the…

Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2013 8

Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport. The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…

Airlines and Aviation

Thomson receives first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott May 31, 2013 17

Thomson received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today as parent company TUI Travel purchased 60 new Boeing 787 MAX aircraft. The Dreamliner arrived at Manchester Airport this morning…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing aims to boost 747-8 performance

May 22, 2013 1

Boeing has completed the first flight testing a package of performance improvements for its new wide-body jet, the B747-8. The aircraft took off on Tuesday for a four-hour flight in the…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL receives fifth B777

May 20, 2013 17

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its fifth new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet arrived at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport recently…

Airlines and Aviation

China to receive first Dreamliner

May 17, 2013 1

Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China. China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…

ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes

May 9, 2013 11

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes. This summer,…

Holland America celebrates 140-year anniversary

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2013 17

Carnival subsidiary Holland America Line (HAL) has celebrated its 140-year anniversary at a special event at Keukenhof Gardens. A commemorative ‘signature’ tulip was christened by…

Etihad Airways takes delivery of two locally financed aircraft

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2013 17

Etihad Airways recently took delivery of its first aircraft to be financed by a local UAE bank since 2008. First Gulf Bank provided the finance for two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, to…

Delta, Virgin Atlantic file for anti-trust immunity

Apr 9, 2013 15

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DoT) seeking anti-trust immunity for their planned trans-Atlantic joint…

Norwegian reveals ‘Engage & Reward’ details

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 0

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its agent engagement strategy ahead of the inauguration of its next ship the Norwegian Breakaway. The programme will feature talks…

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

Delta offers Westin bedding in business class

Feb 27, 2013 15

Delta Air Lines has teamed-up with Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts to launch the brand's 'Heavenly' bedding in its business class cabins. The new 'Westin Heavenly In-Flight'…

Expedition Cruising

Executive reaction to Seabourn ship sale

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2013 0

The news that Windstar was buying three of Seabourn’s ships – that’s half its fleet – has sent ripples throughout the industry. But what is the truth behind the decision to sell the…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air boosts North America

Feb 13, 2013 1

Korean Air has announced plans to increase its flights to North America this summer. From on the start of the northern summer season on 31 March 2013, Korean Air will add flights to several…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta gets green light for Haneda launch

Feb 6, 2013 1

Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport. The airline will…

Airlines and Aviation

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights

Jan 21, 2013 15

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners. JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…

Airlines and Aviation

US orders Dreamliner review

Jan 13, 2013 16

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a review into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, following a series of recent faults with the aircraft. The FAA said it would conduct an…

Expedition Cruising

Oceania Cruises to celebrate 10 year anniversary 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2013 1

Ultra-luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced a series of cruises to mark its 10 year anniversary which will also be attended members of the line’s senior management. Oceania,…

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…

On The Deck: Kevin Griffin

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2012

You have been in the industry for a long time. How did you get interested in the cruise sector? I was born in the UK and emigrated to Canada as a young boy, something that started my…

Norwegian launches upgrade wave

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2012 5

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of its ‘Upgrade Wave’ to celebrate the imminent ‘wave season’ – the peak booking period for the cruise industry. Beginning on 10 December…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian launches Brisbane flights

Nov 28, 2012 7

Hawaiian Airlines commenced direct flights between Honolulu and Brisbane today, becoming the only US airline flying to the Queensland capital. The airline’s inaugural flight to Brisbane…

Delta installs flat-beds on B747s

Nov 16, 2012 1

Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of flat-bed seats in the business class cabins of all its Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The last of 16 Boeing 747s, each with 48 business class…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways receives Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2012 14

Qatar Airways received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today from Boeing’s hangar in Seattle. The aircraft will land in Doha tomorrow and is the airline’s first of 60 to be delivered in the…

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…

Prestige’s Croatia, Canada growth continues

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2012 15

Prestige Holidays has continued to see strong growth in its Croatia and Canada programmes as it prepares to launch new brochures. Speaking to Travel Daily, John Dixon, managing director of…

Al Tayer Holidays launches Disney cruise packages

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2012 7

Al Tayer Holidays launched its special Disney Cruise packages for UAE as well as GCC residents. Travellers can board the Disney Magic, which will return to European destinations and provide…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners

Sep 21, 2012 0

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…

American Safari introduces new cruise

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2012 0

Following on from significant renovations and upgrades, American Safari Cruises vessel, the Safari Legacy, has announced its forthcoming itineraries for 2013 and 2014. The Victorian replica…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates commences non-stop Erbil service

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2012 15

Emirates commenced its non-stop service between Dubai and Erbil in Iraq, marking the airline’s third gateway in Iraq, after Baghdad and Basra. The new service will initially operate four…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian prepares B787 arrival

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2012 17

Ethiopian Airlines is to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner next week. The carrier will receive the third Dreamliner to be manufactured on Tuesday (14 August) in Seattle,…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport secures Air China content

Aug 7, 2012 0

Travelport has signed a new multi-year global full content agreement with Air China. The deal commences this month and ensures that Galileo-, Apollo- and Worldspan-connected travel agencies…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian Airlines to launch NZ flights

Jul 16, 2012 10

Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013. The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…

HAL adds Grand Asia and Australia voyage segments

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 8

Holland America has added three new segments to Ms Amsterdam’s 75-day Grand Asia & Australia voyage this autumn. The new segments range from 20 to 30 days throughout October and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

New brochure releases (10Jul12)

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 18

The latest brochure releases in the UK market.... Titan’s ‘World’s Best River Cruises’ Titan Travel has issues its 2013 brochure covering its ‘World’s Best River Cruises’. The…

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

Asian Aviation Briefs

Jul 3, 2012 15

Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…

Holland America adds segments to Grand Asia cruise

Jun 29, 2012 18

Holland America Line has added three new segments to its 75-day Grand Asia & Australia Voyage. Ranging from 20 to 30 days, the new segments set sail in October and November 2012…

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…

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ANA changes Dreamliner order

Jun 19, 2012 1

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its Dreamliner order with Boeing, swapping the B787-8 model for the larger B787-9. The Japanese carrier revealed today (19 June 2012) that the four…

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…

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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…

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Air China installs Amadeus solutions

Jun 7, 2012 17

Air China has installed new technology solutions from the Amadeus e-commerce portfolio in an effort to boost its sales in international markets. The Beijing-based carrier has implemented…

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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…

Expedition Cruising

InnerSea Discoveries, American Safari christen two revamped vessels

Mark Elliott May 23, 2012 14

Inner Sea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises have inaugurated two new vessels into their UN-Cruise Adventures fleet. Both of the ships have been extensively renovated, with the Safari…

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Emirates deploys 777 on Dublin route

Mark Elliott May 8, 2012 13

With surging demand, Emirates has introduced a larger aircraft on its Dublin route two months early. The airline deployed a 360-seater Boeing 777-300ER to Dublin, this replaced the Airbus…

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ANA’s profits rise against the odds

Apr 27, 2012 15

All Nippon Airways (ANA) overcame several challenges in 2011 to post a strong set of full-year results. Despite a significant downturn in demand following the 11 March natural disasters,…

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Holidays launches ‘A World of Choice’ brochure

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2012 15

With the fast approaching summer, Emirates Holidays has unveiled its new 600-page ‘A World of Choice 2012-2013’ brochure with the introduction of eight brand new destinations spanning six…

Rhapsody of the Seas Completes Revitalization

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2012 1

After a month-long US$ 54 million dry dock, Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas has emerged from Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard as a virtually new ship. The newly…

Disney Cruise Line – more destinations on offer.

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2012 16

With the launch of Disney Fantasy this month, the cruise line has doubled its fleet in just over a year and thus be able to take more families to more destinations around the world. Disney…

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Dreamliner to arrive Down Under

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2011 0

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in New Zealand on Saturday, as part of a week-long tour Down Under. The new aircraft arrives at Auckland International Airport at approximately 10am…

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Alaska Airlines to fly 75 biofuel flights

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 19

Alaska Airlines will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the US powered by biofuel. Starting today, Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, will fly from Seattle to…

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Boeing finally delivers first 747-8

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 9

Boeing finally delivered its first B747-8 Freighter to Cargolux Airlines yesterday. The brand new plane was scheduled to arrive with the Luxembourg-based cargo giant last month, but Cargolux…

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Boeing opens Beijing service centre

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 16

Boeing has opened a new service centre in Beijing to provide support to China's growing commercial aviation industry. The new Boeing China Service Center will include pilots and experts…

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Emirates announces two new US routes

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2011

Emirates has unveiled plans to expand its services to the US, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Both Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma airports will both be served…

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Emirates to launch two new US routes

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2011

Emirates has unveiled plans to expand its services to the US, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Both Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma airports will both be…

Rocky Mountaineer launches cruise product

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2011

Tour operator Rocky Mountaineer has launched a range of rail and cruise itineraries and a new rail route from Seattle to strengthen its ties with the cruise industry. The new product has…

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flydubai takes delivery of eighth aircraft this year

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2011

flydubai has received its eighth aircraft of 2011, bringing its total to 19 overall.The latest Boeing 737-800 NG fleet addition arrived on schedule from the Boeing factory in Seattle and has…

TDA Appointments w/e 11 August 2011

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2011

DEREK SHARP has been named as Travelport's new President & Managing Director for the Americas, based in Atlanta. Prior to joining Travelport, Sharp served for almost 10 years in senior…

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Boeing delivers new business jet to China

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2011

Boeing has marked the 15th anniversary of its business jets unit with the delivery of a new aircraft to Beijing-based Deer Jet Airlines. This is the third of four Boeing Business Jets…

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Boeing demonstrates Dreamliner in Delhi

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2011

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner made its India debut yesterday, landing at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following a flight from Tokyo. Air India was one of the first…

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Boeing offers AI US$45 mil as compensation

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2011

Boeing has offered an interim compensation of US$45 million in cash to Air India on account of delay in delivery of the B787 Dreamliner.The compensation is mere a 5% of the US$900 million…

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Dreamliner visits India

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2011

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its India debut landing at New Delhi International Airport yesterday, arriving from Tokyo. "Indian air carriers have recognised the tremendous value the Boeing…

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Plane passenger stung by scorpion

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011

A man got a nasty surprise during a commercial flight in the USA when he was stung by a scorpion. Jeff Ellis told KPTV he was trying to sleep on an Alaska Airlines night flight from…

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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…

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Boeing’s new 747 flies into Paris Air Show

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2011

Boeing's newest commercial aircraft model, the 747-8 Intercontinental, made its international debut when it touched down at the Paris Air Show on Sunday. Senior Boeing leaders, US…

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Paris Air Show pits aviation giants for new orders

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2011

The Paris Air Show, the world's largest and oldest aviation showcase, has opened in Paris today with airlines looking for a cleaner, cheaper way to fly and aircraft makers will be angling…

Windstar Cruises purchase completed

Mark Elliott May 31, 2011

Xanterra Parks & Resorts has completed the purchase of Windstar Cruises, after the sale of the assets of Windstar's previous owning company, Ambassadors International Inc, was approved…

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Boeing delivers business jet to Beijing Airlines

Mark Elliott May 11, 2011

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has announced the delivery of a BBJ 737-700 to Beijing Airlines, a business jet subsidiary of Air China. Wang Wei, Vice General Manager of Beijing Airlines,…

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Kolkatta to get second direct China flight

Mark Elliott May 10, 2011

Kolkatta will have a second direct flight to mainland China next month, when Hainan Airlines starts its service to Shenzhen in the southern province of Guangdong."We will start our…

US ports report cruise passenger growth

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2011

Cruise ports in Florida and Seattle have seen an increase in cruise passengers and activity following increased ship visits. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale has recorded an 18.4 percent…

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Hawaiian goes daily to Sydney

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2011

Hawaiian Airlines will increase its Honolulu-Sydney services from four flights per week to daily services from tomorrow (6 April) until 1 August. The seasonal increase is the first time…

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Qatar Airways reaches B777-300 milestone

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2011

Qatar Airways has reached another milestone in its short history with the delivery of its 25th Boeing 777 aircraft.The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300 Extended Range (ER) version, arrived in the…

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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…

Boeing’s new 747 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2011

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental took to the skies for the first time yesterday, when it began its flight test programme. The aircraft was in the air for four hours and 25 minutes before…

Boeing’s new 747 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2011

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test programme yesterday, taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington state, before several thousand employees,…

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Delta serves up Starbucks coffee

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2011

Delta Air Lines and Starbucks Corporation have announced a new agreement that will offer Delta customers freshly brewed coffee onboard all domestic and international Delta flights from 1…

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Dreamliners remain grounded as checks continue

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2010

While the investigation into the incident onboard 787 Dreamliner ZA002 continues, Boeing has established a plan to fly two other aircraft, ZA001 and ZA005, back to Seattle…

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Qatar Airways carries more relief to Pakistan

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2010

Qatar Airways has received relief goods from the United States on board its newest aircraft with the aid destined for victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. The supplies arrived on…

Crystal Cruises launches Pacific voyages

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2010

Crystal Cruises has launched two new seven-day sailings on the Pacific Coast. The Crystal Symphony itineraries will travel between Los Angeles and Vancouver on the 'Pacific Escape' and…

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Boeing ramps up 737 production

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2010

SEATTLE, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced a second production rate increase on the Next-Generation 737 program, taking the rate from the…

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EVA adds new Shanghai services

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2010

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (14 June, 2010) - EVA Air has added six flights a week between Taipei and Shanghai, using airports near both cities' downtown centers. The new service from…

Holland America to deploy two ships in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2010

SEATTLE, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will deploy ms Volendam and ms Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific in 2011-12, marking the…

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Boeing signs deal with India’s Blue Dart Aviation

Mark Elliott May 5, 2010

SEATTLE, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Blue Dart Aviation, India's largest and only dedicated domestic freighter airline, today announced that Boeing…

Dreamliner undergoes extreme weather testing

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2010

VALPARAISO, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner has begun a series of extreme-weather tests at Valparaiso, Fla. A special…

Boeing 747-8 Freighter begins California flight tests

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2010

PALMDALE, Calif., April 20, 2010 - The second Boeing 747-8 Freighter, RC521, landed in Palmdale, Calif., today, marking the beginning of a…

Garuda receives 75th aircraft

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2010

SEATTLE, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) yesterday delivered to Garuda Indonesia its 75th airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800 with Blended Winglets.Garuda…

Delta takes delivery of 18th Boeing 777

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2010

SEATTLE, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honorees of Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) annual Chairman's Club employee recognition program today are accompanying the airline's 18th Boeing…

Boeing to boost production

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2010

SEATTLE, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced that it will accelerate planned rate increases on both the 777 and 747 programs. The accelerated rate…

The Sukhothai Bangkok unveils renovated rooms

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2010

Celebrating its 18th birthday this year, The Sukhothai Bangkok has unveiled the first phase of renovations to 40 of the hotel's superior rooms, with all 100 rooms of this type to…

Second Boeing 747-8 completes flight test

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010

EVERETT, Wash., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Freighter, RC 522, successfully completed its first flight Sunday evening. The…

Boeing prepares 737 with chrome-free paint

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010

SEATTLE, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) recently prepared a new GOL Airlines 737-800 for Boeing's first-ever application of a chrome-free primer to a single-aisle…

Fourth Dreamliner starts flight tests

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2010

EVERETT, Wash., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has added the fourth 787 Dreamliner to its flight-test fleet with the completion of the first flight of ZA003.…

Boeing delivers EGYPTAIR’s first 777-300ER

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2010

SEATTLE, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EGYPTAIR and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery Monday of the first Boeing (NYSE:BA) 777-300ER (Extended…

Boeing and Turkish finalise order for 20 737s

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2010

SEATTLE, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The order includes 10 737-800s and 10…

Tajikistan carrier orders Boeing 737s

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2010

SEATTLE, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Dushanbe, Tajikistan-based Somon Air today announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range).…

BA to feature Boeing’s AHS on wide-body fleet

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2010

SEATTLE, March 4, 2010 - Boeing and British Airways today announced that the airline will feature Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM) system to monitor the in-flight…

Air China to expand Boeing AHM coverage

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2010

SEATTLE, Mar. 3, 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Boeing , in conjunction with Air China and Air China Cargo, announced today that the airlines will expand the use of Boeing's…

United, Boeing finalise Dreamliner order

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2010

SEATTLE and CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) have finalized an order for 25 787-8 jetliners. The agreement includes the…

Latest Dreamliner joins test programme

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2010

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A third airplane has joined the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner flight-test program. ZA004, the fourth flight-test…

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire two daily slot pairs to…

Sheraton to unveil US$4 billion of new developments

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that its global powerhouse, Sheraton…

Princess debuts ‘Bon Voyage Experience’

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2010

Princess Cruises is debuting a new programme that gives passengers the opportunity to invite their friends and family aboard their ship on embarkation day to wish them "bon voyage" and get a…

Outrigger, Hawaiian team-up for sweepstake

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2010

WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII - Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and Hawaiian Airlines have teamed up to offer the ultimate grand-prize giveaway - one million HawaiianMiles…

Turkish installs Panasonic in-flight entertainment

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2010

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), a world leading in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) solutions provider and…

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Delta to invest in product & service quality

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010

ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…

Delta to invest in product & service quality

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010

ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…

Ethiopian Airlines orders 10 B737s

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2010

SEATTLE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $767 million at list…

Ethiopian Airlines orders 10 B737s

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2010

SEATTLE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $767 million at list…

Boeing achieves 2009 delivery target

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2010

SEATTLE, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Boeing (NYSE: BA) recorded 481 commercial airplane deliveries in 2009, matching the company guidance of 480-485 airplanes. The…

Boeing achieves 2009 delivery target

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2010

SEATTLE, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Boeing (NYSE: BA) recorded 481 commercial airplane deliveries in 2009, matching the company guidance of 480-485 airplanes. The…

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United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

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Air Austral orders two Boeing 737-800s

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million at list prices.The…

Lion Air receives four new Boeing 737-900ERs

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 23, 2009 - Boeing delivered four Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to Lion Air in December. The new jetliners will be deployed to increase…

Air Austral orders two Boeing 737-800s

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million at list prices.The…

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Second Dreamliner completes first flight

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2009

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which…

Boeing acquires Dreamliner assembly company

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) said today it has acquired Alenia North America's half of Global Aeronautica, LLC, a South Carolina fuselage…

Second Dreamliner completes first flight

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2009

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which…

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Boeing, ANA announce order for 777s, 767s

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today announced an order for five 777-200ER (Extended Range) and five 767-300ER jetliners. The…

Boeing, ANA announce order for 777s, 767s

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today announced an order for five 777-200ER (Extended Range) and five 767-300ER jetliners. The…

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Boeing Dreamliner takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time today, ushering a new era in air travel as it departed before an…

Boeing Dreamliner takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time today, ushering a new era in air travel as it departed before an…

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Sky, Oaktree form global aircraft leasing partnership

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sky Holding Company and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. are pleased to announce a new partnership with the goal of once…

Sky, Oaktree form global aircraft leasing partnership

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sky Holding Company and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. are pleased to announce a new partnership with the goal of once…

New TrekAmerica trips for adrenalin junkies

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2009

TrekAmerica is launching two of its most adrenalin-filled tours for summer 2010. The new Xtra Adventures, based in Canada and New England, include a larger range of adventure…

Korean Air unveils new premium seats

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009

09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The new premium seats are being offered on mid-haul business destinations in China and Southeast Asia, such as Incheon-Hong Kong, Incheon-Beijing and…

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Korean Air reveals new premium seats

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

The new premium seats are being offered on mid-haul business destinations in China and Southeast Asia, such as Incheon-Hong Kong, Incheon-Beijing and Incheon-Shanghai, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates first flight to Oz

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2009

Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to Australia following the airline's inaugural flight into Melbourne on Sunday. The new Doha - Melbourne route…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways flies into Australia

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2009

Monday 7 December 2009, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to Australia following the airline's inaugural flight into…

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Korean Air orders five new Boeing 747-8s

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Korean Air today announced an order for five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners. Korean Air is the first Asian airline to…

Korean Air orders five new Boeing 747-8s

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2009

SEATTLE, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Korean Air today announced an order for five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners. Korean Air is the first Asian airline to…

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All eyes on Qatar at Dubai Air Show

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2009

16 November 2009: Dubai Air Show, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Qatar Airways is making its largest ever presence at the Dubai Air Show - the Middle East's premier aerospace event…

Boeing delivers 777 for lease to Korean Air

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009

SEATTLE, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Guggenheim Aviation Partners recently celebrated the delivery of the leasing company's first 777, a 777-300ER…

EVA Air partners Taipei Flora Expo

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2009

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Oct. 28, 2009) - The city of Taipei, Taiwan has chosen EVA Air to be the official carrier for its Taipei International Flora Expo, scheduled to run…

Boeing chooses site for new 787 assembly line

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2009

SEATTLE, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, S.C., facility as the location for a second final assembly…

Sheraton to showcase Windows 7 before launch

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2009

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to solidify its position as an industry powerhouse by working closely with Microsoft…

Golfasian offers new destinations

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2009

08 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Golfasian, the leading Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia golf tour operator is expanding its reach to offer a wider range of destinations and golf…

Hawaiian launches special Business Class fares

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2009

Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new range of special Business Class fares from Sydney to Honolulu, the neighbour islands of Hawaii and the US mainland, adding yet another travel…

Emirates and V Australia in new codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2009

16 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Virgin Blue Group's new international airline, V Australia and Dubai-based international airline, Emirates, today announced their first code share…

Boeing confirms Turkmenistan B737 order

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2009

SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA)today confirmed an order for three Next-Generation 737s byTurkmenistan's national flag carrier Turkmenistan Airlines. The…

Boeing’s Carson to retire

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2009

CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson announced today that he will retire from the company at the end of the year.Boeing…

EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2009

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Aug. 24, 2009) -- EVA Air and UNI Air will both begin launching scheduled flights to China on Aug. 31, 2009. The two carriers will serve 12…

New cancellation plan for Holland America Line

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009

Holland America Line's Cancellation Protection Plan Allows Guests to Cancel for Any Reason SEATTLE, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line guests who purchase…

More airlines join sustainable fuel group

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2009

Five more leading air carriers have been accepted as members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group, Bernama has reported. In a statement issued from Seattle, Boeing said the…

Boeing Dreamliner nears first flight

Mark Elliott May 4, 2009

There is an outsidepossibility it could make a sensational debut at the Paris - Le Bourget AirShow which starts Monday 15 June, but this would mean a disruption to the…

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Branson blasts Boeing

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2009

Richard Branson, the British entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, has slammed Boeing for the machinist strikes that closed its US manufacturing plants for over two months last year,…

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Airbus outsells Boeing in 2008

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2009

Airbus achievedthe victory by selling the somewhat ironic figure of 777 aircraft in 2008,beating Boeing's 662 plane sales. Both manufacturers saw sharp declines insales. Airbus' sales…

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Boeing records 662 commercial plane orders for 2008

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2009

Following a troubled year, US-based Boeing Company has announced total orders of 662 commercial aircraft for 2008. This figure brings its total backlog of unfulfilled commercial orders…

Northwest to delay China routes

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2009

Delta Air Lines subsidiary, Northwest Airlines, has asked the US Department of Transportation to delay the start of its proposed Detroit-Shanghai and Seattle-Beijing routes,…

Further delays for Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2008

Boeing has announced further delays to the launch of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The manufacturer's flagship aircraft will now commence its first flight in the second quarter of 2009,…

Philippines targets the adventurous traveller

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2008

The Philippines is setting its sights on adventure travellers by offering new tour packages aimed at introducing and highlighting the country's great outdoors and climate, the…

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Boeing strikes union agreement

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2008

Boeing has agreed terms with leaders of a machinists union for a contract that may end the long-running strike. Bloomberg has reported that the agreement for a four-year contract,…

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Strikes cause Boeing delivery shortfall

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2008

Boeing delivered 23% fewer aircraft in the third quarter of 2008 as industrial action took its toll on the manufacturer's output. A machinists' strike at Boeing's Seattle plant has seen…

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V Australia launch delayed

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2008

Virgin Blue Airlines has announced that the planned 15 December launch of its new trans-Pacific carrier, V Australia, will be delayed. The company has blamed on-going strikes at…

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IGreat Wall extends to US

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2008

Great Wall Airlines has announced plans to increase its services to USA, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Effective 4 September the all-cargo carrier will operate six…

Airlines and Aviation

Great Wall extends to US

Aug 13, 2008

Great Wall Airlines has announced plans to increase its services to USA, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Effective 4 September the all-cargo carrier will operate six…

Boy tries free flights again

Mark Elliott May 29, 2008

A 10-year-old boy who talked his way onto airline flights to Texas last year has attempted another getaway, Associated Press reported. Security tapes had shown Semaj Booker passing…

More Chinese want to visit US: report

Apr 25, 2008

Research from Taylor Nelson Sofres shows that after the confirmation of the ADS for the US, more Chinese now want to visit the country. It said post-ADS confirmation, over half (54%) of…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta raises fees for kids flying alone

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2008

Delta Air Lines has doubled its unaccompanied-minor fee - the charge to transport a child between the ages of 5-14 flying alone - from US$50 to US$100 each way on a non-stop flight, the…

Airlines and Aviation

CX pilot sacked after fly-by stunt

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2008

BBC News reported that Captain Ian Wilkinson flew the plane within 28 feet of the ground with its undercarriage raised, at Boeing's Seattle airfield. The aircraft was on its delivery…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM receives Boeing 777-300ER

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2008

KLM received its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol last week. In KLM's two-class configuration, the Boeing 777-300ER will seat 425 passengers. The first…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyTeam looks forward to EU-US Open Skies

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2008

Global airline alliance SkyTeam said it's increasing its presence at London Heathrow International Airport next month as the EU-U.S. open skies agreement takes effect. From March…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa resumes Munich-Singapore

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2007

It will fly five times to Singapore on an Airbus A340-300. The airline is also launching a new route from Frankfurt to Seattle from March 30. Lufthansa is also launching a new daily Airbus…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gets green light for Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2007

With this, the only procedure left is obtaining the AOC from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which Azran expects by mid this month, and that would pave the way…

Airlines and Aviation

UA gets support for planned LAX-SHA Route

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2007

In the statement issued, the route to connect the two cities of Los Angeles (LAX) and Shanghai (SHA), by 2009 has generated a strong wave of support from government, business…

Airlines and Aviation

Is the Dreamliner on a bumpy flight?

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2007

Earlier in the month, Seattle PI, reported that Boeing's 787 partner, Vought, had fired Ted Perdue, the top executive on the twinjet project, over performance…