Marriott to Expand Caribbean and Latin America Portfolio with City Express Acquisition
Marriott to Expand Caribbean and Latin America Portfolio with City Express Acquisition.
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Rosewood Signs Fourth Hotel in Italy
Rosewood Signs Fourth Hotel in Italy.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remains open amid seismic activity at Mauna Loa
The world’s largest active volcano in Hawaii is showing signs it could erupt for the first time in nearly four decades. Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is currently in a state of heightened unrest, according to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory. It’s a level the 14,000-plus-foot volcano entered on Sept. 22 after scientists…
A home rental with the Emirates bar: Big plans for this A380 relic
The idea came to Curt Larson earlier this month when he read TPG’s story about Airbus auctioning off parts of an A380 that once graced the skies. Sure, the aircraft manufacturer had plenty of items on sale worthy of an AvGeek’s admiration, but it was that bar from an Emirates business class cabin, he felt, would be quite something…
Travel to see the northern lights: Norway flights for under $400
In the winter, many people travel to warm places to escape the cold while others hop on a plane to hit the slopes of a new mountain on a ski trip. How about checking off a bucket list item like catching a glimpse of the northern lights? Winter is the perfect time for this adventure because the nights are longer…
6 strategies I’m using to close the gap to top-tier United 1K elite status this year
I’ve done dumb things for airline and hotel elite status. I’ve done mileage runs (flights to essentially nowhere) and booked hotel stays I didn’t really want or need. It’s cost me money, time and likely a bit of sanity. And while I’m not particularly proud of those things, I decided they made sense at the time. Over the years,…
Behind the scenes: How Etihad trains its flight attendants
Most jobs require some form of specialized training, and becoming a flight attendant is certainly one of them. Principally, flight attendants must learn all about the detailed safety procedures and mechanisms on board an aircraft. From fire safety and operating an exit door to deploying a life raft and other procedures, budding flight attendants have lots to learn. ZACH…
QANTAS AND NEIL PERRY SERVE UP A CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS
Qantas will reintroduce a selection of the most popular inflight and lounge menu items from the past 25 years in celebration of its silver anniversary partnership with Australian chef Neil Perry.
First Etihad Airways flight using sustainable aviation fuel departs Tokyo Narita
The first Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE took off from Tokyo Narita airport this week.
Emirates Executive luxury private jet will be on showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on 1 November to visitors who want a glimpse into the spectacular world of private luxury flying on Emirates.
