Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights from Singapore to San Francisco, California, on 23 October 2016. Air China will launch nonstop flights between Shanghai, China, and San Jose, California on 1 September.
United States: Eight American Airlines Apply to Fly from US to Cuba
Under a new agreement 20 flights a day will be allowed to link US cities with Havana, the Cuban capital. Up to 10 flights will also be allowed for flights linking the US with 9 other cities with international airports.
Britain: Northern Californians Will Have 2 New Ways to Get to London Next Spring
Northern California travelers flying to London, England, will soon have 3 airports to choose from : Oakland Airport, San Francisco Airport, and San Jose Airport as well as 2 in London: Gatwick and Heathrow..
United Arab Emirates: Middle Eastern Airline Spreads Its Wings to Hong Kong
Etihad Airways will spread its wings to Hong Kong International Airport on 16 June 2015, the airline's 4th travel destination in Greater China. The route will link Hong Kong with the airline's hub at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where passengers can transfer to travel destinations throughout Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.
Russia: Can Russian Airline Challenge Dominance of Middle Eastern Carriers?
With 16 extended range Boeing 777-300ERs on order, can Aeroflot Russian Airlines start to challenge dominance of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar in East-West travel market?
Sheraton Nears 500th Hotel Milestone
With at least 20 hotel openings scheduled to take place this year, luxury hotel brand Sheraton is on track to reach its 500th hotel by 2016, fueled by strong global demand, especially in the Asia-Pacific
Korea: Airline Upgrades Seats in Its Business Class Cabin
Korean Air upgrades its Busines Class cabins with "Prestige Suites", which feature lie-flat seats, privacy panels, and other enhancements. They will be deployed first on flights between Seoul Hanoi, Guangzhou, and Singapore.
Washington State: Delta Challenges Alaska’s Dominance at Seattle/Tacoma
Global air carrier Delta Airlines adding more flights at Seattle Airport to new travel destinations in a challenge to the dominance of Alaska Airlines, the city's hometown air carrier.
Iceland: Airline to Launch Seasonal Service from Portland to Reykjavik
Icelandair launches new route linking Portland, Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest with Reyikavi, the capital of Iceland, on 20 May 2015. The seasonal service continues through 21 October 2015.
Aviation: Singapore Airlines Upgrades Lounge at Sydney Airport
Singapore Airlines is investing millions of dollars to upgrade its lounges at 15 airports throughout its global network. The lounge at Sydney Airport in Australia was the first to take off.