Following the lead of other airlines, American Airlines will no longer have complimentary pillows and blankets in the coach cabin on all domestic flights, effective May 1. This includes flights to and from Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America. Customers traveling in the coach cabin on all domestic flights...
JetBlue Airways Celebrates 10th Anniversary
February 12, 2010
JetBlue Airways celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring a unique 10-themed livery to signify the carrier’s entry into its second decade. Images of the new livery design can be seen on JetBlue’s...
American Limits Flying Standby Free to Premium Customers
February 11, 2010
American Airlines said that, as part of its efforts to streamline processes and the customer experience during flight departure, it is placing greater focus on its existing Confirmed Flight Change (CFC) service,...
British Airways Launches New First Class Accommodations
February 11, 2010
With assistance from actress Rachel Weisz (pictured), British Airways has launched its new First Class...
Alitalia to Relaunch Nonstop Los Angeles-Rome Service
February 9, 2010
On June 5, Alitalia will restart non-stop service between Rome and Los Angeles. Alitalia will be the only airline to offer a nonstop flight to Lufthansa Names Airbus A380s “Frankfurt” and “München”
February 9, 2010
W Debuts Global Flagship Hotel in Hollywood
February 9, 2010
W Hotels Worldwide unveiled the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. Located at the historic intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, this $350 million complex, developed by Gatehouse Capital and owned in a joint...
Boeing Unveils First 787 Dreamliner Interior on Test Aircraft
February 4, 2010
In a move aimed at highlighting an aircraft that is expected to revolutionize air travel, Boeing unveiled the first 787 Dreamliner to feature interior components. The third flight test airplane, ZA003, has a partial interior...
United Adds Flexibility to Frequent-Flyer Program
February 2, 2010
United’s Mileage Plus frequent flyers now can book one-way flight awards or use a combination of miles and money for a roundtrip flight, hotel stay or car rental. With Mileage Plus’ new One-Way Awards and Miles & Money Awards, members have more ways to use miles and greater flexibility...
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...