Smoking can be a very expensive habit
The British media is claiming that Catherine Zeta-Jones recently went to a New York bash in a private jet, not because she sought privacy but instead because of her craving for nicotine.
The Mail on Sunday quoted a source as saying:
She and Michael both smoke, and Catherine enjoys a cigaret
New luxury airline in India?
An Indian businessman, whose family dates back to the maharajahs, is to start a luxury airline that will target the rich and even have room for the servants. Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, who lives in the Mysore Palace, southern India, believes his heritage and name will give the air
W New York and helicopter flight package
W New York offers savvy travelers refuge in a hectic world. And with the current offering from Metropolis Travel, you can combine a stay at the hotel with the thrill of a helicopter flight, flying past the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge and more. Rates are $295 per room per
Oprah Winfrey private jet incident
A bird collided with Oprah Winfrey’s GulfStream private jet this week. The plane’s windshield cracked, and the jet was forced to return to the airport in Santa Barbara, California to make an emergency landing. The jet will stay put at the airport until its windshield can be fixed
Raffles Resort Canouan Island jet package
Raffles Resort Canouan Island has revealed its Jet Package for 2006, promising guests the most stylish transfers in the Caribbean. Raffles’ guests will be the envy of Barbados Airport as a resort representative whisks them straight through to their own private jet for a breathtaking tw
Lufthansa Private Jet
Global market leader NetJets and German airline Lufthansa have partnered to create Lufthansa Private Jet. This new service, available in Frankfurt and Munich, allows Lufthansa’s top 100 customers access to NetJets aircraft to make flight connections and offers NetJets US owners travell
Best Airline to Asia: Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines has won the “Best Airline To Asia” award in the 2006 Travel Weekly Globe Awards polls conducted by Travel Weekly, a United Kingdom (UK) based magazine. Currently operating 111 aircraft, Malaysia Airlines’ fleet is one of the world’s youngest, flying
Sentient Jet partners with the PGA Tour
Sentient Jet, Inc., an industry leader in private jet membership, has become the “Official Private Aviation/Jet Provider of the PGA Tour” through a four-year marketing partnership that was announced today. As part of the relationship, Sentient Jet will provide PGA Tour members wi
Slippery When Wet: Bon Jovi plane involved in accident
US rockers Bon Jovi escaped injury early today when their private Boeing 707 jet skidded off a runway at Hamilton airport, west of Toronto, in a severe rain storm. Bon Jovi is currently on tour and today commands a global audience that has barely diminished since it first struck major commer
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic Airways has unveiled the first phase of its new 11-million Sterling flagship business class lounge, the Clubhouse at Heathrow airport. The Clubhouse’s centrepiece is a spa, which will set new standards for the industry with the first spa pool, steam room and sauna in a
Connoisseur Tours Asian Icons 2006
Luxury tour operator Connoisseur Tours in conjunction with Australian Airlines is operating a 14 day fully inclusive tour to Asia, travelling by a privately chartered Australian Airlines jet. The tour – called Asian Icons 2006 – leaves Australia on 31st May 2006 and will firstly
British Airways Prestige Collection
British Airways has used its superb global knowledge and long-standing travel expertise to compile the British Airways Prestige Collection. Their exclusive collection features hotels all chosen for their elegance, exclusivity and unmistakable but understated luxury. They range from classic,
Another celebrity pilot?
The trend for celebrity pilots goes far beyond John Travolta. The latest in an ever-growing line-up of celebrity pilots is Justin Hawkins, lead singer from the band The Darkness. He is said to be learning to fly a helicopter. The singer is known for his theatrical performances and it’
Aeroscraft: a flying luxury hotel
This might seem a pipe-dream at the moment, but imagine an aircraft that’s two football fields long. A kind of flying Queen Mary 2, if you like, where you can leisurely roam around as you fly to some far-flung destination. This perhaps far-fetched notion is the brainchild of Igor Paste
What's next for Steve Fossett?
Having broken the record for the world’s longest non-stop flight in aviation history last week, what’s next for Steve Fossett? He already has a host of achievements, not only in flying aircraft, but also in hot air ballooning and sailing, so I guess it won’t stop here. Whe
Qatar Airways notches up another award
Qatar Airways has picked up yet another award: the Inflight Service Consistency Excellence Award from Skytrax, the world’s leading air transport research organisation. Qatar Airways is growing at great speed and is one of only four airlines in the world ranked Five Star for service and
T+L Design Awards 2006
The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories. In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows:
Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid
Global Express plane from ExcelAire
Based in Long Island, NY, ExcelAire is about to add a Global Express plane to its private jet fleet. The aircraft flies from New York City to Tokyo nonstop in 14 hours. There’s nothing that remarkable about the journey time but the level of comfort is second to none. The plane represe
Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets
If you’re a US cancer patient, did you know that you can fly to recognised treatment ceters around the country, absolutely free, in the empty seats of corporate jets? New York State-based Corporate Angel Network is a national public charity which works directly with patients and famili
New first class lounge from Qatar Airways
Last week Qatar Airways revealed its new on-board first class lounge product. Showcased at the ITB Berlin travel convention, the airline’s new A340-600 fleet (delivery of which will commence later this year) will be equipped with a dedicated first class lounge. Features include a stand
