Virgin America Seeks Rights to Fly to Mexican Destinations

July 1, 2010

Virgin America, which just began its first international flights to Toronto, said it intends to serve a new international destination, Mexico. It plans to launch flights from SFO to San Jose del Cabo (SJD), SFO to Cancun International Airport (CUN) and LAX to CUN. The airline has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin flying to Mexico this winter. Virgin American has added five new destinations in 2010, has a fleet growth of close to two-thirds projected...

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...

Los Angeles’ Hotel Bel-Air to Close for Renovation

August 3, 2009


The Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles is embarking upon a major refurbishment of the property beginning October 2009. This project will include the renovation of all 91 rooms and suites, the Champagne Bar and the hotel’s restaurant and private...

Cathay Offers Low Business Class Fares to Asia

April 9, 2009

Cathay Pacific is offering low roundtrip business class fares to Asia. Sample roundtrip fares including fees are $3,791, JFK-Manila; $4,622, San Francisco-Hong Kong; and $5658, JFK to Hong Kong. The JFK to Manila fare requires a seven-day advance purchase and outbound travel must...