Virgin Atlantic has shared further details about the refurbishment of four Airbus A330-200 aircraft it acquired earlier this year following the collapse of airberlin. The short-term lease of these jets will help the airline maintain schedule resilience while it manages a global shortage of Rolls‑Royce Trent 1000 engines affecting its Boeing 787 fleet. Originally delivered … Read more

In Singapore, where large segments of the population speak Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil as their first language, people communicate smoothly using an official lingua franca: English. When the nation gained independence in 1965, the government designated English as the language of administration, education, and business to bridge diverse linguistic backgrounds. Over time, English in Singapore … Read more

Frederick Bigler knows Fifth Avenue shopping inside out. A recent outing landed him two Burberry shirts, an Armani jacket and a pair of Ferragamo shoes. If the thought of shopping in New York City feels intimidating, relax. As chief concierge at The Peninsula New York, Bigler helps guests navigate the city’s high-end retail scene so … Read more

Chef Chai Chaowasaree, known simply as Chef Chai, brings a deep passion for Hawai‘i’s regional cuisine that reaches far beyond his restaurant kitchen. As a co-founder of Hawaii Islands Chefs, he is dedicated to sharing the best of Hawai‘i’s culinary bounty—rooted in the islands’ people, traditions and abundance from both land and sea. Chef Chai … Read more

Go off the beaten path this winter and plan a trip to the picturesque town of Bar Harbor, Maine. While Acadia National Park is a well-known summer and fall destination, it transforms into a quiet, snow‑draped landscape in winter and offers plenty of seasonal activities amid coastal and mountain scenery. Outdoor enthusiasts will find abundant … Read more

Oneworld has announced Royal Air Maroc as its newest member — the alliance’s first full member from Africa and its first global addition in six years. Royal Air Maroc is set to begin operating within oneworld in mid-2020. As the largest independent carrier in Africa, Royal Air Maroc carried 7.3 million passengers last year with … Read more

Norwegian coastal and expedition line Hurtigruten will sail to North America for the first time with new East Coast itineraries launching in April 2018. These routes showcase the varied character of the United States and Canada’s eastern seaboard, combining cultural highlights, protected natural areas, lively cities and classic southern destinations. The line will offer 13-day … Read more

IF THE REST OF THE WORLD can learn anything from Belgrade, it is that appearances can be deceiving. Often labeled “gritty” or “raw,” and even described by one of the city’s best-known writers as “not overly beautiful,” Belgrade rewards those who look beyond the surface. On the outside, Belgrade may not resemble a polished commercial … Read more

Aviator reports that Russia has refused to grant overflight rights to Icelandic carriers, ending a year of secret negotiations without a deal. Both WOW and Icelandair sought Russian overflight permissions as part of plans to develop Reykjavík (KEF) as a transit hub for passengers traveling between North America or Europe and destinations across Asia, including … Read more

Disney Cruise Line made history on April 29 when the newly reimagined Disney Wonder became the first passenger vessel to transit the Panama Canal’s new locks. The recent canal expansion added Neopanamax locks that accommodate larger ships than the original Panamax chambers. After a remodel that lengthened the Wonder to 984 feet, the ship now … Read more