Hilton is set to debut its luxury LXR Hotels and Resorts brand on the private Al Nawras Island in Abu Dhabi. Al Nawras Island, LXR Hotels and Resorts is expected to open in 2023 with 80 “expansive” beach and water villas as well as a 450 sqm two-bedroom villa surrounding a golf course. Leisure facilities […]

Finnair has announced plans to launch flights to Mumbai this summer, as part of “a series of changes being made to the Finnish flag-carrier’s schedules as they adapt to the closure of Russian airspace”. It’s not the first time the airline has served the Helsinki-Mumbai route – as we reported here flights were suspended back

This month, F1 enthusiasts in the kingdom are anticipating the most awaited event of the year – the 2022 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, which will be taking place at the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27. Offering modern global living to F1 event visitors in the city, leading international lodging owner-operator – The Ascott Limited, welcomes guests to step

Delta has taken delivery of its first A321 neo, with the aircraft set to enter service in May this year. The airline had originally expected to receive its first A321 neo in 2020, but will now take delivery of 26 of the aircra ft this year, with a total commitment for 155 planes through until

KLM has announced plans to operate flights to 167 destinations this summer. The airline will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations from March 27 to October 29. In response to a rise in demand for bookings, the airline has expanded capacity on European routes by 10 per cent and on its intercontinental route

Dubai Airports has confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway for a 45-day period between May 9 and June 22, 2022, to carry out complete refurbishment that will ensure “continued safety and efficient operations”. While regular runway maintenance is scheduled on a weekly basis, more extensive upgrades such as the one planned require

Since 1994 Eurostar has maintained its monopoly on high-speed (HS) rail services linking London with mainland Europe via the Tunnel. But changes are afoot. Last Friday it was reported by Le Parisien that Getlink (formerly Eurotunnel) wants to acquire ten new HS trains which would be leased to new operators. There is no secret that

Readers have the chance to get their hands on secondhand Swiss long-haul economy seating over the next few weeks, as the carrier auctions off surplus seats to make way for its new premium economy cabin. The airline is gradually fitting premium economy to its fleet of B777-300ER aircraft, and in doing so is removing some

Hilton has announced plans to add its first property in the French Riviera resort city of Cannes. The Canopy by Hilton Cannes will open in 2023, and will feature 143 rooms and suites, most with balconies and sea views. Features will include a 400 sqm rooftop terrace, bar and restaurant, a combined indoor and outdoor

South African carrier Comair and its subsidiary Kulula have resumed services following the lifting of a suspension imposed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) earlier this week. The airline operates a number of domestic South African flights under British Airways colours as part of a franchise agreement, while low-cost subsidiary Kulula also serves