So, what makes a great airline? If you ask the creators of the Flightstats.com website, it is the reliability of arrival and departure times. The website recently put together its top 10 list for 2014, ranking airlines by their performance at departure and arrival. To qualify, arriving flights needed to[Read More…]
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Sir Richard Branson to Launch Virgin Brand Cruises
For the last 40 years, Sir Richard Branson has been itching to start his own cruise line to cater to a new breed of tourists who would not otherwise entertain the thought of going on a cruise. Now, the founder of the famous Virgin brand is finally ready to realize[Read More…]
A New Way to Rent Luxury Rental Cars: Silvercar
The car rental industry has remained largely unchanged for decades. However, if you are willing to try something new, there’s a better way to rent a car thanks to a company named Silvercar. The name comes from the fact that the company rents only one type of luxury vehicle: a[Read More…]
Introducing The Centurion Lounge – Exclusively for American Express Cardholders
Described as a ‘destination within a destination,’ the first of a series of innovative lounges for American Express cardholders in the U.S. has opened its doors in Las Vegas McCarran Airport. Already established around the world, the American Express lounge experience has made a natural progression to the U.S., giving[Read More…]
JumpSeat Brings Down Costs of Private Jet Travel With New Sharing Platform
With the current economic climate remaining fragile, even those who are not usually cautious with expenditure are now trying to keep costs down. With the onset of the ‘Sharing Economy’ moving on from rental properties and car services, a new application has been launched to bring together those who wish[Read More…]
Uber: Your Luxury Private Ride on Demand
The Urban Dictionary defines ‘uber’ as “ultimate, above all, the best.” For a San Francisco company established in 2009 “Uber” is a single word that describes the philosophy behind what they do. Uber is an up-and-coming company that has combined modern technology with the age-old business of livery. They provide[Read More…]
Virgin America Gets New Uniforms
In anticipation of celebrating of their fifth anniversary next month, Virgin America has implemented a brand-new uniform design for the company’s pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members which now number more than 2,000. The new uniforms were designed by Banana Republic and hearken back to the golden age of[Read More…]
Emirates Announces Wide Television Screens Onboard
Dubai’s national airline, Emirates, recently announced a brand-new addition to all of their new aircrafts designed to make the passenger experience more enjoyable. The addition comes by way of wide screen TVs mounted in the seat backs of future economy class seats. The high definition displays, which represent another industry[Read More…]
St. Regis Announces Partnership with Bentley Motors
St. Regis is one of the premier names in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family has announced a new partnership with luxury auto maker Bentley Motors. The partnership will also include hotel properties that are part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts division. According to the announcement the[Read More…]
Virgin Atlantic’s New Clubhouse at JFK Airport
You’ve chosen to fly Virgin Atlantic — a great choice if you’re looking to fly in style — and Virgin wants to reward you with their new lounge at JFK Airport in New York. The lounge combines everything you love about flying Virgin Atlantic with everything you love about New[Read More…]