Dara Sakor International Airport (Koh Kong) receives first chartered flight

Dara Sakor International Airport, which is operated by Coastal Airport Investment Co. Ltd (CAI), began trial operations on the morning of December 26, with the arrival of a chartered flight from Phnom Penh International Airport carrying more than 50 passengers. Located in Kiri Sakor and Botum Sakor districts of Koh Kong Province, Dara the airport is being developed by…

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The Peninsula Hotels Welcomes Philip Kadoorie as Newly Appointed Deputy Chairman

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels,is pleased to announce that Mr Philip Lawrence Kadoorie, Non-Executive Director of the Company, will be appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Board to succeed Mr Andrew Clifford Winawer Brandler with effect from 1 January 2025. Mr Kadoorie will also be appointed as a member…

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Aeroflot resumes flights to Hong Kong

Aeroflot made the first flight from Moscow to Hong Kong. The airline’s plane landed at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week. The airline suspended the program of regular flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hong Kong in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This winter season, three weekly flights to Hong Kong will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays…

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How to apply for Global Entry: Tips for first-timers

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Of all the Trusted Traveler Programs, Global Entry is perhaps the least well known. If you are unfamiliar with Global Entry, it gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad through automated kiosks at more than 75 airports. How Global…

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Soaring to new frontiers: Space Perspective plans first manned flight for 2025

If you are a frequent forward-cabin flyer, you come to expect certain things: a comfortable and spacious seat, reliable Wi-Fi, and a quality meal with an accompanying cocktail. These amenities are commonplace at 35,000 feet, but a new tourism company is about to take the luxury flight experience to all-new heights — 100,000 feet, to be exact. Space Perspective,…

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Severe storms hamper holiday travel – and more trouble could be brewing

This holiday season, it’s been severe thunderstorms — not snow or ice — that have proven to be main hurdle for the millions of travelers headed to airports. And more trouble could be brewing. Stormy weather snarled air traffic on Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the nation’s second busiest airport — and also led to mounting delays…

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Avianca eyes 5 new routes from Florida to Latin America in 2025

Colombian airline Avianca is plotting a big U.S. expansion in 2025. The Bogota-based carrier announced five new proposed routes Thursday, each of which would bring new nonstop Latin American flights to the state of Florida. As part of Avianca’s planned expansion, the carrier would launch its first-ever service from Tampa International Airport (TPA). And, it would add new (or…

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11 incredible hotels for a dreamy winter vacation

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again — the time of year when the sun goes down early, the scent of hot cocoa and peppermint fills the air, warm sweaters keep you cozy and you realize it’s definitely time for a vacation. If you’re looking for a true winter escape, where the falling snow is magic and…

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Quick Points: What’s the difference between American Airlines trip credits and flight credits?

American Airlines offers two primary types of travel credits: “trip credits” and “flight credits.” Given that the names are practically synonymous, we understand if you’re confused. But American Airlines trip credits and flight credits are actually very different animals, so it’s important to know which type you have and how you can use it. Let’s dive into the nuts…

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