Singapore Airlines has set Nov. 2 as the launch date for its nonstop Los Angeles-Singapore flight.The route will be the second longest from the U.S., behind only the Newark-Singapore service that Sing…
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Airbus renames Bombardier C-Series aircraft
Airbus has changed the name of the Bombardier C-Series aircraft to the Airbus A220-100 and A220-300.The announcement, made at a ceremony near Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France, on Tuesday…
Le Laperouse marks start of Ponant’s growth
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — The 184-passenger Le Laperouse was christened here on a chilly summer day, the first of six similar ships that by 2020 will double the size of French luxury expedition line …
1 more thing to hate about flying: Shrinking lavatories
Lavatories, too, are trending smaller as airlines, aided by manufacturers, find ever more ways to add seats within aircraft.“There’s kind of a limit on the space they can save by using sli…
SA Tourism to market destination South Africa at Imex America and WTM London
SA Tourism is gearing up for two upcoming trade shows. The organisation will be flying the country’s flag at Imex America from October 16-18, and WTM London from November 5-7.Tourism Update spok…
W, the brand that invented ‘lifestyle,’ moves to abandon older properties
The large dining room is decorated with drink glasses featuring male and female strippers. And the amenities are all classic W, with clever little sayings like “bare all” on the shaving ki…
W Washington DC getting a makeover
The hotel says the project is the first full overhaul of the hotel since W took over the property in 2009. The W is in a 1917 Beaux Arts building across from the White House.Renovations to the 317 gue…
Washington joins Culture Trip as start up seeks expansion
Culture Trip is being joined by industry luminary Andy Washington to drive the launch of its new online travel booking division.Washington, former chief executive of dnata, joins a roster of recent se…
Holland America Line sells Prinsendam to Phoenix Reisen
Holland America Line has announced that Prinsendam will leave its fleet in July next year, and transfer to the German cruise company Phoenix Reisen.With the sale of the 37,983-ton, 835-guest Prinsenda…
Kauffmann takes up European leadership role with American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Julien Kauffmann as its new vice president and general manager for France, Benelux and southern Europe.He assumes the role today and will be based…