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A good news story from an airline
A couple of weeks ago I was meant to be going on a press trip to Tenerife with my family and reviewing a couple of hotels out there. Shortly before we were due to depart, I was looking into travel insurance as I was aware that our annual policy had expired. I contacted the travel insurance c
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Air hostesses showcase their deadly kung fu moves
Air stewardesses at Hong Kong Airlines are being trained in Wing Chun, a deadly martial art that can reputedly knock an aggressor out cold in a matter of seconds. It’s not clear whether it’s mostly PR hype or designed to be a legitimate safety exercise but it’s a kind of ku
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Introducing the all new Virgin Australia
Watch Virgin Australia‘s new television commercial which features industry experts Juli Grbac, responsible for the Virgin Australia uniforms and Hans Hulsbosch, who created the new airline’s logo and plane design.
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The 5 best first class airlines
If youre looking to travel in complete luxury, then you want to fly in first class. For some of us its something we can only dream of, for others its a regular occurrence. Airlines throughout the world compete to capture this high-value, luxury market by providing exceptional quality, servic
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How to build an aeroplane in less than 3 minutes
OK, so the subject is perhaps a little misleading… but hopefully you still won’t be disappointed with this fascinating timelapse video of the Boeing 777-200LR being slowly – or quickly, depending on how you look at it – pieced together in Everett, Washington, USA.
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Five star Maui
The island of Maui, Hawaii has long been thought of as the holiday destination of a lifetime. Travelers dream of the iconic luau with its captivating hula dancers, legendary surf and lush rain forest. Experiencing the far flung Pacific culture of Maui with the opulence of one of its renowned
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Pampered pets on private jets
If you’re someone who travels by private jet, you may or may not be aware of the perk of being able to bring along pet family members with you. And now you can make sure your pet is just as safe as you are and pampered every bit as much as you are.
Sit’n Stay Global provides corp
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See inside the Dreamliner
Now that the Dreamliner has officially taken off on its maiden voyage, CNBC is taking you inside this much-anticipated aircraft with the documentary, “Dreamliner: Inside the Worlds Most Anticipated Airline”, which airs tonight at 9pm. What does it really look like? Will it chang
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Book review: Dan Poynter's Air Travel Handbook
I recently received a printed copy of Dan Poynter’s Air Travel Handbook – a goldmine of information for the travel enthusiast and, in particular, the frequent flyer.It’s not really the kind of book that needs to be read from cover to cover but instead is easy to dip in and
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Escaping to Australia's Heron Island just got easier
Virgin Australias new twice-daily service from Brisbane to Gladstone, Mondays to Fridays, allows visitors to Australia even easier access to the tropical paradise of Heron Island.
Renowned for wonderful diving and snorkelling right off the islands beautiful white sandy beaches, Heron Island
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London's most expensive Valentine's Day package
This Valentines Day treat your loved one to the most lavish and memorable Valentines Day possible by booking the One In A Million package at the athenaeum hotel in London. Itbegins with a flight in a private helicopter over the couples choice of famous landmarks in the capital. After the fli
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6 tips on getting upgraded to first class... for free
With the increase in airline prices it is unfortunately becoming something of a distant dream for any of us mere mortals to fly first class. But after years of research and real-world testing, we’ve come up with some great tips to help you get the first class upgrade you’re looki
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5 reasons to fly business on Qantas' A380
Theres no denying that for most of the worlds population, getting to and from Australia is a long haul. Even more reason to do it in luxury. In 2008, Qantas introduced the A380 plane to its fleet, making long haul luxury even more compelling. Here are five reasons why the A380s business clas
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Arrive refreshed
When the latest rock star lands at Heathrow theres little talk of jet lag, no signs of a struggle with the bags and no hint of them having to remove almost all of their clothing just to be able to get through the airport scanners. Theyre papped looking uber-glamorous, sporting the latest Jim
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What's it like to fly in a First Class Suite on an Emirates A380?
Ever wondered what it must be like to fly on a First Class Suite on an Emirates A380. YouTube user Volterrific shares with us his journey from Bangkok to Hong Kong on this fabulous super jumbo, complete with shower and cocktail bar (not at the same time) at 40,000 feet.
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Your 10 greatest pet hates about flying
Lastminute.com has done a survey to identify air passengers’ most irritating in-flight habits. Rather predictably, screaming children is up there, but it’s not the highest one on the list. So what are the things that annoy us most of all? Below is a list of your 10 biggest frustr
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5 of the most kid
Have you ever felt all eyes on you – and your children – while waiting to board at the gate? The truth is your anxiety is likely warranted. As a parent, the possibility of things “going sour” during a flight are endless: delays causing snacks to run out, ear pain caus
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Tragedy at Baker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club on Great Guana Cay
Reports have been coming in that sadly one person has been killed and four people injured in a helicopter crash incident at the exclusive Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club. The resort is atGuana Cay in the Abacos island chain, about 150 miles off Florida’s eastern coast.The Nassau
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3 luxurious getaways in Japan
For those looking to experience a mix of tradition and luxury in Japan, it’s important to choose the right location and accommodation for your getaway. Traveling to Japan has never been easier, as American Airlineshas recently launched non-stop flights from New York’s JFK airport
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Arriving in style
Getting to Mauritius from Yorkshire was a pretty straightforward affair: train to Kings Cross, taxi toPaddington, Heathrow Express to Terminal 4 and then a direct flight with Air Mauritius.
We had a window seat and adjoining seat and enough leg room to not feel too cramped. We’ddeliber
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