To simplify and streamline the boarding process, Etihad Airways has introduced mobile boarding passes for passengers who use its mobile online check-in service. This digital option is designed to make travel more convenient by reducing the need for paper documents and helping to lower the airline’s environmental impact. “The elimination of paper boarding passes will … Read more

There’s a place in Kyoto where time slows, the wind whispers through stalks of emerald, and the world’s chaos fades with every step. A short walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station, the breathtaking Arashiyama Bamboo Forest spans a tranquil grove and a 1,300-foot pedestrian path that feels like living art. PHOTO: © NOPPAKUN | DREAMSTIME Set in … Read more

Name: Rob Gurney Title: CEO Company, city: oneworld; New York, New York Number of employees: The central oneworld team numbers around 30, while oneworld member airlines together employ roughly 400,000 people. Recent project: I view our work as an ongoing stream of initiatives aimed at improving the customer experience. That involves updating technology, simplifying how … Read more

Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has announced a schedule change for its London–Mexico City route, shifting the service from a daytime departure to an overnight operation effective Oct. 27. The revised timetable is intended to improve connections for passengers traveling onward to destinations across North and Latin America. Under the new schedule, flights departing London Heathrow … Read more

The AC Hotel Chicago Downtown opened in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood at the corner of Rush and Ontario. As the first AC Hotel by Marriott in Illinois, it offers a sleek, minimalist design aimed at travelers who prefer a stylish, uncomplicated alternative to traditional hotels. The eight-story property features multiple outdoor terraces with city … Read more

Qatar Airways has increased frequency on its popular Cairo–Doha route to three daily flights. The Doha-based carrier added five services to its previous schedule of 16 weekly flights to meet growing passenger demand, bringing the total to 21 weekly frequencies on the route. “In the space of just three months, Qatar Airways has increased frequency … Read more

In 1967, Atlanta architect and developer John Portman gave the city a defining civic landmark. It wasn’t as tall as the Empire State Building or as iconic as the Golden Gate Bridge, but the Hyatt Regency Atlanta introduced innovations that reshaped hotel design worldwide. With the first expansive atrium lobby and a revolving top-floor restaurant, … Read more

We’ve added a third daily flight with an early-morning departure so travelers can fly between Houston and Mexico City and return the same day. This new option gives Delta and Aeroméxico customers greater flexibility for business trips, leisure getaways, and family visits, making same-day travel convenient on one of our three daily services. Effective April … Read more

On the Ground: SWISS began operating nonstop service six days a week between San Francisco and Zurich in June. I flew on the inaugural service to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial center and largest city. As a member of Star Alliance and part of the Lufthansa Group, SWISS shares access to United Airlines’ Red Carpet Club at … Read more

Toronto is a vibrant, diverse and forward-looking city that has grown rapidly thanks to a boom in technology and finance. Its central location between New York City, Chicago and Montréal makes it an ideal choice for group events; more than half of the Canadian and U.S. populations can reach Toronto by air within 90 minutes … Read more