Starwood Expects to Open Up to 100 Hotels in 2010

January 27, 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. expects to open another 80 to 100 high-quality new-build and conversion hotels in 2010, coming off of the 83 opened and 77 new deals signed in 2009. Of these new hotels, roughly 70 percent will be outside of North America,...

Emirates to Launch Direct Dubai-Tokyo Service

January 27, 2010


Emirates has announced its plans to launch direct services to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city and one of the world’s foremost economic centers. Tokyo will serve as Emirates’ 102nd international destination, following the recent...

Emirates A380 Because Airbus’ 6,000th Aircraft

January 25, 2010


An Emirates’ A380 has become the 6,000th Airbus aircraft to roll off the production line in Hamburg, as the award-winning international airline continues to weather the financial storm and thrusts ahead with its ambitious expansion plans....

Qantas to Increase Service Between U.S., Australia

January 20, 2010

Qantas Airways will significantly increase its Airbus A380 services between the United States and Australia. Los Angeles-Sydney services will increase from four per week to daily, and Los Angeles-Melbourne services will increase from...

Emirates Launches Premium Arrival Service in Dubai

January 15, 2010

Emirates, the award-winning international airline, has launched the new Premium Arrivals service at Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport, the first of its kind offered by a commercial airline. The Premium Arrivals...

AeroMexico Orders Five Long-Distance Boeing 787s

January 14, 2010


AeroMexico has ordered a total of five Boeing 787 planes to be used on long-distance flights. AeroMexico expects to receive its first Boeing 787 within the next two years. The Boeing 787 will use 20 percent less fuel while offering...

January 13, 2010

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Emirates Unveils Special Offer Out of New York JFK

January 12, 2010

Emirates is offering special, roundtrip fares to morning travelers from JFK. This offer is valid only on Emirates flight EK 204, which departs daily at 10:40 a.m. from New York (JFK) to select destinations, including Johannesburg (JNB) from $1,125; Damascus (DAM) from $985; Tehran (IKA) from $1,015; Ahmedabad (AMD) from $985; Mumbai (BOM) from $995; Kochi (COK) from $985; Chennai (MAA) from $985; and Islamabad...