With assistance from actress Rachel Weisz (pictured), British Airways has launched its new First Class...
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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...
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...
Air New Zealand to Debut “Lie-Flat” Economy Seats
January 26, 2010
Air New Zealand said it aims to transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy...
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....