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Etihad Guest gets off to a flying start
Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer program for Etihad Airways, has seen its membership exceed 100,000 just six months after it was launched in September 2006. Members from 145 countries have so far enrolled and already many have flown sufficient miles to attain silver or gold status in the rew
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Beware of the overhead cabins
On boarding a flight at Milan’s Malpensa Airport last year, I was taken aback by what happened. Whilst I was speaking to a stewardess about getting a child seat beat for our younger son when suddenly I got an almighty “THWACK!” on the side of the head. A half second passed
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Airport security ads
Two different-but-similar advertisements based around a common theme: airport security. Enjoy!
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England football team's new, state
At Heathrow Airport, off-duty England stars Michael Owen and Theo Walcott have this morning unveiled the latest solution to the team’s recent dip in form. The English FA have purchased and customised an Airbus A380, complete with its own 5-a-side AstroTurf playing surface inside. This
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A little thin on the ground
For those of you that have been wondering why the posts have not been pouring in in their usual numbers this past couple of weeks… I’ve been busy! Well, yes… I did put my feet up a little over the Easter break, but work has been pretty hectic. We’re in the process o
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Asiana Airlines awarded 5 star airline ranking status
Skytrax have announced that Asiana Airlines is the latest addition to the exclusive group of 5 star airlines – highest quality accolade and recognition an airline can gain – joining Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
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Aruba has new airport terminal for private jets
Aruba has opened a new airport terminal for private jets in a bid to attract more upscale travelers to the Dutch Caribbean island. The facility has its own customs and immigration so private jet travellers no longer have to go through the main terminal. The number of private jet flights to
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Interview with Bruce Shugart of The Porches in Steamboat Springs
As one of the co-developers of The Porches in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Bruce Shugart brings more than 40 years of custom home building and commercial development experience to the project. Bruce serves as co-principal and manager of Structural Associates, where he oversees all aspects of
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Follow Ricky Hatton in luxury, courtesy of MAXjet and Caesar's Palace
Win a trip for two to watch undefeated IBO Light Welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton in the IBO Light Welterweight Title fight in Las Vegas on 23rd June 2007, courtesy of MAXjet! Travel to Las Vegas in style with MAXjet’s All Business Class Service and stay at t
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Sephora airline approved beauty
Keep your stash out of the trash with Sephora’s selection of security-friendly beauty products. These airplane-approved items from Sephora are just the ticket. With this range of make-up, skincare products, fragrances, bath and body toiletries, and hair and dental kits, your days of su
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The luxury of being able to smoke at 40,000 feet
I’m not a big fan of smoking at all (never tried it, and never will!) but an article in the International Herald Tribune entitled ‘Frequent Traveler: Lighting up in luxury may soon be latest in niche flying’ recently caught my eye. It provides information on SMINTair, an a
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Etihad Airways to launch flights to Dublin
Etihad Airways – the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates – will begin non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and the Irish capital Dublin next month. The move will give Irish travellers their first one-stop travel option to Australia, as well as giving them convenient transf
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World Airline Awards 2007
The World Airline Awards are based on the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax and the results are just out. Among the 2007 winners are:
Singapore Airlines (Airline of the Year and Best Business Class Award)
Qatar Airways (Best First Class, and Best Airline and Best Cabin Staff in the Mid
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Wireless broadband coming to the skies near you?
The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has announced that it’s going to be testing in-flight high-speed internet access on its Boeing 767-200 aircraft next year. They are partnering with AirCell using technology approved by the Federal Aviation Administration with the a
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Silverjet and the Rolling Stones
‘Get Stoned in London’ is how Silverjet is rather cheesily billing this one. Our friends on the other side of the pond may be interested to learn about this promotion which includes a business class round trip, admission to a pre-show cocktail party and tickets to a Rolling Stone
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A chance to be on the first scheduled flights of the Airbus 380
Although delays have put the Airbus 380 back a little, the first scheduled flights are guaranteed of the aircraft are guaranteed to be by Singapore Airlines, probably in October 2007, running between Singapore and Sydney. And what’s more, the seats on those flights will be auctioned o
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More limos from Gulf Air
Gulf Air, which already offers a free chauffeured limousine service to its first- and business-class passengers in Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Muscat (MCT) and London (LHR), is extending the service to five more countries. Gulf Air premium passengers in Bangkok (BKK), Frankfurt (FRA), Kual
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Free helicopter transfer service from Delta
International BusinessElite passengers with Delta Air Lines can now benefit from a free helicopter transfer to New York’s JFK International Airport from the city’s midtown heliports. The service is being provided by US Helicopter to premium passengers holding non-stop tickets fo
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Thai Airways International's Royal Silk class flat
Computer-generated video of the new Royal Silk class flat-bed seat from Thai Airways International.
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First year celebrations of the Etihad Guest loyalty programme
To celebrate the first birthday of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme, Etihad Airways is running a series of promotions throughout mid-September 2007. Register for various online drawings and you could win a trip to the Italian Grand Prix, to Formula 1 races in Belgium, to Thailand, or vario
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