Virgin America is elevating its in-flight dining with a revamped first-class menu on select routes. The new service, introduced for flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and Washington, D.C. (DCA), launches March 4 and adds a refined touch to the traditional post-takeoff cocktail offering. … Read more

Cathay Pacific has begun a biometric boarding trial at selected gates in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The system relies on facial recognition to verify passengers against a pre-registered database of travelers scheduled to board. Passengers are invited to opt in during check-in; those who agree are directed to a registration kiosk to scan their passport … Read more

Name: James Hogan Title: President and CEO Company, city: Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Number of employees: 14,500 Recent project: Launch of daily service to Washington, D.C. First job: Sales and service agent at Melbourne Airport Little-known fact about you: I played Australian rules football. James Hogan’s Business Essential business philosophy: Never give up. Best way … Read more

In the United States, Ice Cream Day is celebrated on July 22 or the third Sunday in July. Ice cream lovers often favor classic flavors like vanilla or mint chocolate chip, but around the world there are many distinct frozen treats you might not encounter at a local parlor. From dense Indian kulfi to stretchy … Read more

In 2017, Alaska Airlines introduced daily nonstop service from its Seattle (SEA) hub to Indianapolis (IND) and Wichita (ICT). “We continue to add more destinations from our hometown. With the addition of nonstop service to Indianapolis and Wichita, Alaska Airlines now offers nonstop service to a total of 89 cities from Seattle — more than … Read more

Lufthansa will increase capacity on its London Heathrow (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) service this spring by deploying larger aircraft to meet rising passenger demand. Beginning 30 March 2014, the airline will operate the route with larger Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, adding roughly 1,000 extra seats per week. Christian Schindler, Lufthansa’s general manager for the … Read more

Delano Miami Beach is set to unveil a major transformation in late March, introducing a new partnership with French hospitality group Paris Society and bringing its celebrated restaurant concepts to the United States for the first time. The Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto offers three distinct dining areas: an indoor dining room, poolside seating, and beach … Read more

Blauer Salon Arriving at Schlosshotel Kronberg, often referred to as the Kronberg Palace Hotel, feels like stepping back into an age of refined elegance. The hotel’s tower and impressive stone façade are set behind a sweeping lawn dotted with exotic trees, including two Himalayan cedars planted by the last tsar of Russia as a gift … Read more

There’s more to travel than just getting there. MORE SPACES TO UNWIND © Air Canada Air Canada Signature Suites at Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International Airport offer a refined pre-flight experience for eligible Signature Class customers. These private lounges combine comfortable seating and quiet spaces to relax with à la carte dining created by award-winning … Read more

To meet growing demand, several airports in Egypt are implementing upgrades aimed at improving the passenger experience and boosting operational efficiency. More than 10.5 million passengers pass through these airports each year, and passenger numbers are expected to grow by an average of 14 percent annually. The Egyptian Airports Company (EAC) has partnered with SITA … Read more