Aeromexico flight 2431 crashed near Durango, Mexico, on Tuesday, July 31, with 103 people on board. The aircraft had just departed Guadalupe Victoria International Airport, bound for Mexico City, when it entered a rapid descent minutes after takeoff. State and airline officials report that strong winds and a developing storm contributed to the accident. Authorities … Read more

London City Airport was temporarily closed last month after officials found a World War II–era bomb while carrying out planning work at King George V Dock, adjacent to the airport. Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, said in a statement that the airport remained closed following the discovery of the ordnance in King George … Read more

National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens was founded in 1997 and is overseen and partially funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports. The museum began operating in 2000 when it acquired its first artwork and opened its first temporary exhibition. In February 2020, after relocating and upgrading key facilities—including a Media Lounge, Conservation … Read more

La Casa de la Playa, the two-year-old exclusive and award-winning luxury boutique hotel by Grupo Xcaret, has opened its signature restaurant Estero to the general public. Situated on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, La Casa de la Playa features 63 oceanfront suites in an intimate setting. Estero, created by renowned chef Virgilio Martínez, now welcomes hotel guests … Read more

Aerolineas Argentinas has announced an important fleet expansion with an order for 20 Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft. This acquisition is part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to modernize its fleet, increase capacity and enhance the travel experience for passengers. The new jets will complement the carrier’s existing fleet of 26 Next Generation 737s and … Read more

The Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel and executive chefs Stephen Henry and Mathew Wiltzius have elevated maple syrup with an inventive barrel-aging program housed in the hotel’s historic Chicago rail passage. The subterranean passage, which dates to the early 1900s and once carried coal by rail to the hotel’s boilers, sits 65 feet below street … Read more

Emirates will add a second Airbus A380 service to Sydney (SYD), Australia, beginning this summer, increasing capacity on the route by 1,890 seats per week. Starting June 1, the carrier will operate its early-morning Dubai (DXB)–Sydney service with an Airbus A380 in place of the current Boeing 777-300ER. Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ senior vice president of … Read more

© Props Luggage PROPS CARRY-ON The PROPS carry-on introduces a patent-pending leg-prop system that converts a hard-shell suitcase into a stable personal workstation wherever you sit. The mechanism adds minimal weight while preserving the bag’s interior capacity, turning airport layovers into productive moments. Weighing about nine pounds, the bag functions fully as luggage with a … Read more

Hyatt has announced plans to open the first Park Hyatt in Brazil, with the Park Hyatt Foz do Iguaçu expected to debut in 2017. Situated in the city of Foz do Iguaçu in southwestern Brazil, the property will be conveniently located near Iguaçu National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage site famous for the Iguaçu Falls. … Read more

Delta Air Lines began a trial of free in-flight internet access last month. Over a two-week period, the airline provided complimentary Wi‑Fi to every passenger on 55 domestic flight segments, spanning short-, medium- and long-haul routes. The service supported everyday online tasks such as web browsing, checking email, shopping, social media and messaging. It was … Read more