South African Airways has announced that it will operate new non-stop service from New York JFK to Johannesburg beginning May 1, 2009. Flight SA204, which will now depart at 11:35 a.m. and arrive in Johannesburg at 8:45 a.m. the following day, opens...
Delta Launches Inflight Wi-Fi in Six Aircraft
December 16, 2008
Delta Air Lines has begun its initial launch of Gogo Inflight Internet service onboard six of the airline’s aircraft, the first in a series of more than 300 Delta domestic mainline aircraft that will soon feature the new customer offering. Inflight...
Qatar Airways’ Business Class named Best in World
December 11, 2008
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways’ winning streak continued when the Five-Star Carrier scooped the award for World’s Leading Business Class at the World Travel Awards grand final ceremony.
The 2008 Global Winners...
The 2008 Global Winners...
JetBlue Airways with new daily nonstop service from Orlando to San Jose, Costa Rica
December 11, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York’s hometown value airline, today announces plans to broaden its Latin American presence with new daily nonstop service to its 53rd Blue...
Delta announces 2009 SkyMiles and WorldPerks benefits
December 11, 2008
ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced elite and reward changes to both the Delta SkyMiles(r) and Northwest WorldPerks(r) programs to better align member benefits.
Beginning in 2009, the programs will offer segment qualification,...
Beginning in 2009, the programs will offer segment qualification,...
Austrian Airlines takes off into new future with Lufthansa
December 11, 2008
The Supervisory Board of ÖIAG today gave a green light to the sale to Lufthansa of ÖIAG’s 41.56 percent share in Austrian Airlines. The signing of the contract took place after a meeting of the Supervisory...
Join Steele Luxury Travel at Aspen Gay Ski Week: January 11 – 18, 2009!
Steele Luxury Travel presents our favorite event in North America: Aspen Gay Ski Week. Each year, hundreds of gay and lesbian snow lovers flock to Aspen, Colorado for a full week...
Emirates Launches Cross-Polar Green Flight Trial
December 10, 2008
Emirates Airline will try a new environmental program to execute the longest green journey. The program, to be analyzed and reviewed on the airline’s inaugural flight from Dubai to San Francisco, will represent the...
United Offers New Premier Line Service
December 9, 2008United Airlines has introduced its Premier Line travel option. Starting at $25, Premier Line provides priority access to three types of reserved lines that offer customers convenience at check-in, security and boarding, including boarding for connecting flights. Premier Line is available in the U.S. at United’s five hub airports — Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles — and at nine other airports, including Boston, New York LaGuardia and Seattle. It...
Continental Installs Audio/Video on Demand on 757-200s
December 8, 2008
Continental Airlines said an Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) inflight entertainment system is now available to economy class customers on all its Boeing 757-200 aircraft. All 39 757-200s currently in service have been fitted...