American Airlines has reopened its International First Class Lounge at London Heathrow, ending a three-year closure that began with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the closure, the lounge has undergone…
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Alaska Airlines forms mileage partnership with new carrier Starlux
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now earn miles on flights operated by Taiwanese carrier Starlux. In addition, Mileage Plan redemption on Starlux flights will become available sometime this summer. The partnership…
JAL unveils interior of new Airbus A350 jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) unveiled the cabin interiors for its 13 Airbus A350-1000 planes on order. The carrier plans to put its first A350-1000 into service by the end of the year on…
New Bermuda airline to have all business-class seats
BermudAir on Aug. 31 will launch as the lone Bermuda-based airline, catering to premium travelers. The carrier will initially connect Bermuda’s L.F. Wade Airport in St George’s to Boston Logan and New…
Delta opens second Sky Club at JFK Airport
Delta will open its second Sky Club at New York JFK Airport on July 25. The lounge is located in Terminal 4 near Gate A7. It joins the Delta Sky Club in…
Golf-themed cruise itineraries marry exclusivity with convenience
In August, Hilton Head, S.C., residents Tom and Molly Duffey will embark on a 22-night golf-themed cruise on the Azamara Journey, playing eight courses in Scotland and Ireland, including world-renowned tracks such…
United Airlines will replace first-class domestic seats
United Airlines has released the first photo, as well as details, of its new domestic first-class seat. The airline expects to install the seat on more than 200 aircraft by late 2026. …
KLM’s Boeing 777s are getting new seats in business class
Dutch carrier KLM has begun flying new business-class seats on its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft. Each seat features sliding privacy doors, an upgrade from the carrier’s older 777 offering. In addition,…
Hawaiian Airlines unveils interior of new Dreamliner jet
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled images of the interiors on new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The carrier has 12 Dreamliners on order through 2027, with service on the first of the aircraft slated to…
Demand has dropped for private jet travel, and that’s not a bad thing
Demand for private jet flights in North America is slipping, but industry insiders say it is a healthy correction from what had been unsustainable growth. In April, there were 7.7% fewer private…