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Swiss is expanding its Air Rail service with a new connection set to operate between Munich Hauptbahnhof and Zurich Airport. Previously known as Airtrain, the renamed Air Rail service was established in 2019 with a connection between Lugano and Zurich, and has since added routes between Zurich airport and the Swiss cities of Basel and […]

Marriott has debuted its AC Hotels brand in Australia with a property located in Melbourne’s Southbank neighbourhood. AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank features 205 rooms and suites, dining venues and an infinity pool and cocktail bar with views of the city skyline. The hotel has been designed by DKO Architecture in collaboration with Capital

Liège is the third most populous urban area in Belgium after Brussels and Antwerp, and an important inland port close to the borders of both the Netherlands and Germany. Radisson Hotel Group is gradually expanding its Radisson Hotels brand beyond its US focus, with recent openings at airports in Oslo, Riyadh and Johannesburg. Radisson Hotel

Ever since the Airbus A340-500 appeared on the scene there have been developments in ultra long-haul (ULH) flying. But ULH flights come at a cost as I have noted many times both here and in the magazine. The cost comes in the form of higher fuel consumption. A former boss of Air France branded the

Other initiatives include enhanced digital platforms, allowing customers to purchase upgraded boarding positions on mobile devices, and to add lap child travellers when booking online. A new ‘Wanna Get Away Plus’ fare is also being introduced this month, allowing customers to confirm a same-day change to an available seat on a different flight on the

Icelandic low-cost carrier Play has launched flights from London to Boston via Reykjavik. The service began today (May 11) and took off from London Stansted at 1135, with the journey set to take 11 hours. The flights will operate to Boston Logan International four times a week, with one-way fares from London starting at £199.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to resume its route from Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow from June 1. The airline will operate three roundtrips per week (on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) using a B777-300ER to accommodate demand for flights between Japan and Europe. The nonstop flights will operate on the northern polar route, with

The Hong Kong Tourism Board held its annual Tourism Update event online on (6 May) and announced a revival plan that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant developments and new experiences, aiming to generate a positive ambience and make the city top-of-mind destination for worldwide travellers when travel resumes. With the theme “Together Towards New Horizons”, Tourism

Airports Council International and the Airport Services Association have released a joint statement outlining “the complex operational challenges” facing airports and ground handlers over the coming summer travel season. Staff shortages – combined with rapidly increasing demand as a result of easing travel restrictions – have created a perfect storm for the travel industry, with

Serviced apartment provider Cheval Collection will open a property under its Cheval Maison brand in Glasgow in 2024. The forthcoming 70-unit development will be located at 141 West Regent Street and include a restaurant and bar, gym and rooftop terrace. The accommodations will comprise studios, one- and two-bed apartments. The property will comprise seven floors