Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) reached a significant milestone today with the opening of its new Sky Train service. Passengers at Terminal 4 can access the complimentary Sky Train from Level 3, where gates and security checkpoints are located. The ride takes approximately two minutes to the airport’s largest economy parking area and about … Read more
In earlier times, when a flutter of a fan could captivate a room, decorative fans were both fashionable accessories and serious works of art. Fans have evolved over centuries into a respected artistic medium, and London hosts the world’s only museum dedicated exclusively to their history and design. Located in Greenwich, this museum chronicles the … Read more
It had been almost 20 years since my last visit to Guangzhou, China. I remembered it as a relaxed city off the usual tourist track, filled with bicycles, single-story family restaurants and shops, and few English-speaking residents. On my recent drive from the airport into the city, I barely recognized anything. The city has grown … Read more
A new study finds that overall customer satisfaction with airport car rental companies has increased, even as congestion and logistical challenges linked to airport construction continue to affect operations. The J.D. Power 2017 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study, released last month, attributes much of the improvement in customer satisfaction to a notable decline in … Read more
Viceroy Hotel Group announced the opening of Viceroy Chicago on Sept. 1, marking the brand’s first property in the Midwest. The modern, 180-room luxury hotel occupies the site of the former Cedar Hotel and showcases culinary programs developed with Chicago’s acclaimed Boka Restaurant Group. Located at the corner of Cedar and State Streets, the urban … Read more
Business class on EL AL Israel Airlines has been recently upgraded. Now available on all EL AL flights departing the United States, premium passengers benefit from new, bed-like seats designed for greater comfort on long-haul routes. “We continuously strive to provide additional options and improvements, maximum comfort, as well as superb in-flight service,” said Shmuel … Read more
As vaccinations progress and international travel gradually resumes, now is a great time to dream about your next overseas escape. Here’s visual inspiration to spark your plans: a photographic journey through New Zealand’s remarkable landscapes and experiences. The Champagne Pool, near Rotorua and Tarawera, is one of New Zealand’s most striking geothermal features. Its vivid … Read more
As 387 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 43 airlines worldwide remain grounded, the financial impact is mounting. A recent analysis finds that since the March grounding following two fatal crashes that killed 340 people, airline industry losses have surged to $4.1 billion. Regulators and manufacturers expect it will be at least another four months before … Read more
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa has completed a $13.8 million renovation and will unveil its refreshed rooms and suites in early February. All guest rooms were redesigned to reflect the island’s natural beauty, creating a refined coastal retreat. Led by Ellis Adams Design, the renovation drew inspiration from Hilton Head’s sea oats … Read more
Through Nov. 20, travelers flying Alaska Airlines to and from select Oregon airports and Walla Walla, Wash. (ALW) can check one case of wine as checked luggage for free on their returning domestic flights. This offer lets passengers transport wine purchases home without extra baggage fees, making it easier to bring back regional bottles. In … Read more