To improve the travel experience for pets and their owners, Delta Air Lines is updating and innovating its pet transportation systems. Delta has entered a long-term partnership with CarePod, a startup focused on raising the standard for pet safety and transport. The collaboration is intended to make travel safer and more comfortable for animals, while … Read more

Opening soon is a new luxury property from The Peninsula Hotels at one of London’s most prestigious addresses. Designed by British-based Hopkins Architects, the new building will replace the existing offices at 1–5 Grosvenor Place in Belgravia, in the West End of London. The development will introduce the 190-room Peninsula London, a mixed-use scheme that … Read more

Gotham Air has introduced a new helicopter shuttle service in New York City, offering daily flights from three Manhattan heliports to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The service aims to provide a fast, convenient alternative to conventional ground transportation for travelers seeking to reduce commute times to the … Read more

China Eastern has launched a new nonstop route between Nanjing, China (NKG), and Vancouver, Canada (YVR). The service operates three times weekly, linking Nanjing Lukou International Airport with Vancouver International Airport. This addition expands China Eastern’s existing trans-Pacific network to Vancouver; the carrier has served the city daily from Shanghai since 2004. The new Nanjing … Read more

Turkish Airlines officially opened its largest international lounge outside Istanbul at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 5. This new facility is the airline’s seventh lounge located abroad. Located in Terminal 1 South Wing, Satellite 4, Gate 47, the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Narita is now open following the completion of its first … Read more

All Nippon Airways has announced a change to its baggage policy for passengers traveling in economy class on international flights. Effective for tickets issued from January 8, 2015, economy-class travelers will be allowed to check two pieces of luggage free of charge, replacing the previous allowance of one free piece. The existing limits on weight … Read more

On June 4, 2018, Edelweiss Air launched a new nonstop route linking the Colorado Rocky Mountains with the Swiss Alps. The Denver (DEN)–Zürich (ZRH) service is the first nonstop flight to Switzerland offered from Denver International Airport, which ranks among the busiest airports globally. Operated on an Airbus A330-300 with seating for 315 passengers, the … Read more

Initially planned to open in 2012 and later rescheduled for April 2013, Qatar’s new Hamad International Airport (HIA) is now set for a phased opening by mid-2014. Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al-Noaimi, chairman of the airport’s Steering Committee, explained that the delays stemmed from design changes made during construction to expand the project and from challenges … Read more

Travel already brings enough complications without adding the risk of identity theft. New products now help protect your personal data from electronic pickpockets and would‑be hackers. One such innovation is the SignalVault system: two slim cards, the size of a driver’s license, that slide into your wallet on either side of your credit and debit … Read more

Airlines are increasing baggage and reservation change fees, according to a report by Travel Pulse. In response, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has intensified pressure on carriers to stop opposing an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC). “The PFC cap has been $4.50 since 2000. AAAE and several other organizations are requesting … Read more