Lufthansa has installed new LED lighting technology on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft to provide passengers with 24 distinct lighting scenarios. The airline’s new A350s have recently entered commercial service on the Munich (MUC)–Delhi (DEL) route, and Lufthansa is the first carrier to offer such a broad range of onboard lighting settings. The system is designed … Read more

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, configured with 48 full-flat beds in business class and eight seats in first class. The airline will operate training flights on the superjumbo before commencing commercial service to London Heathrow on Oct. 10. Qatar Airways currently has nine more A380s on firm order plus three … Read more

Name: Adam Simkins Title: General Manager Company, city: Hyatt Regency Incheon; Incheon, South Korea Number of employees: 300 Recent project: The Hyatt Regency Incheon recently began construction on a second hotel adjacent to the existing property. With 502 guestrooms, the new building is scheduled to open in 2014, which will make it the largest hotel … Read more

Air France has long been celebrated for its exceptional in-flight hospitality. Its culinary offerings are crafted by renowned chefs and its wine lists curated by expert sommeliers. Aiming to extend this level of refinement to its beverage service, Air France has teamed up with the head bartender of The Ritz Paris to create an exclusive … Read more

With travel restrictions, vaccine requirements, and other COVID-19 developments changing worldwide, the government of Saint Lucia has updated its international arrival protocols to create a more seamless experience for travelers. © Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Below are the main updates for international arrivals, transit passengers, and returning nationals: Fully vaccinated travelers and in-transit passengers aged … Read more

Ahead of us rose the Andes, the spine of South America. I watched the formidable mountain range from the cockpit of a Boeing 767 as we began our descent into Santiago, Chile’s capital. That jagged, snowcapped barrier once seemed an almost insurmountable challenge to early aviators, but they did not turn back. In fragile wood-and-canvas … Read more

Cathay Pacific now allows travelers to purchase one-time access to select airport lounges. Under the offer, Marco Polo Club members can pay HK$600 (about $75) per person for lounge entry at Manila (MNL), Melbourne (MEL) and Vancouver (YVR). This move places Cathay Pacific among a small group of carriers offering paid lounge access. Earlier, Emirates … Read more

In celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on Wednesday, April 2, broughtonHOTELS will attempt to set a record for the largest number of sandwiches assembled in one hour in Chicago. The objective is to prepare 10,000 sandwiches, which will be donated to St. Jerome’s Ministry, Chicago Lights, Pacific Garden Mission and several other … Read more

Book by Sept. 18 for travel through Nov. 18 to take advantage of Alaska Airlines’ introductory one-way fares starting at $134. The fares mark the launch of the carrier’s new nonstop service linking Los Angeles (LAX) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). The route is operated with a next-generation Boeing 737, offering modern cabin features and reliable performance. … Read more

Paris is rightly celebrated as a magical destination for families. Children delight in carousels, iconic sights and a steady diet of croissants, crêpes and croques-monsieur. For adults who first visited Paris as kids, that early love of the city often endures; parents who return with their children experience the City of Light with fresh wonder. … Read more