June 30, 2021
All new 30-suite cabin launches on new 787-9 Dreamliners
Qatar Airways has introduced an all-new Business Class Suite aboard its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Debuting last Friday [25 June 2021], each suite in the cabin has direct aisle access with a sliding door to ensure privacy and comfort.
Read More…June 30, 2021
270 new mainline narrow-body jets ordered with Boeing and Airbus
United Airlines has placed the biggest aircraft order by an individual carrier in the last decade – a whopping 270 new Boeing and Airbus planes.
Read More…June 24, 2021
World-first initiative to debut in partnership with KrisShop
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will offer live online shopping on board its aircraft from this weekend when the KrisShop e-commerce platform becomes available via the KrisWorld in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.
Read More…June 22, 2021
Facility relocates and doubles in size; new study space concept unveiled
American Express this week reopened its new Centurion Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Read More…June 21, 2021
Renewal “provides certainty to the travel industry”
Sabre Corporation and Virgin Australia have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with the renewal of their global distribution agreement.
Read More…June 17, 2021
New no-frills, carry-on luggage only ticket aimed at leisure market
Finnair has revealed a new “Business Light” ticket and renewed its other ticket types, addressing the increasing trend for personalisation of the travel experience.
Read More…June 4, 2021
15 firm orders, 35 options for Boom’s Overture aircraft, to be operational by 2029
United Airlines is hedging its bets on the return of supersonic commercial flights, locking in a deal with Boom Supersonic for up to 50 new aircraft.
Read More…May 14, 2021
Two new itineraries added due to “considerable pent up demand”
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has added two additional itineraries to its 2022 Private Jet program, one of which will explore Antarctica, Machu Picchu, Bogota and Buenos Aires, alongside the return of the popular World of Adventures journey.
Read More…May 6, 2021
Privilege Club expands member perks to 350,000 hotels and multiple car rental firms
Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can now earn and spend Qmiles on hotel stays and car hire, with the launch of Hotel & Car Rewards.
Read More…April 25, 2021
Four-course menu inspired by BA’s First cabin offering
British Airways is offering Brits a chance to sink their teeth into some First Class cabin fare from the comfort of their homes.
Read More…March 25, 2021
Fare reviews underway for Business and Economy classes
New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights to give customers more choice and better value. The menus include a fresh new Business Class menu focused on quality and simplicity and a buy onboard menu of popular snacks and drinks for Economy guests.
Read More…February 25, 2021
Adelaide Airport Lounge design to be incorporated around the country
Virgin Australia has unveiled its “Lounge of the future”, with the opening this week of its Adelaide Airport Lounge. Accommodating up to 283-seated guests, the Adelaide Lounge completes Virgin Australia’s network of seven domestic lounges around Australia. All future Lounge refurbishments around the domestic network will be done in line with this new and fresh design.
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