Category: Air Travel
Aviator laptop stand
By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2006 in Accessories, Air Travel, Business Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
Are you someone that likes to take a laptop on your flights, but feels constrained by space? The Aviator laptop stand from Keynamics – designed specifically with airplane tray tables in mind – could be just what you’re looking for. Weighing in at just nine ounces, the stand is easy to assemble and will 
Airbus A318 orders
Airbus has secured 26 orders and commitments for its $45 million A318 Elite, the executive version of the manufacturer’s baseline A318 twinjet, since the aircraft’s launch last November and plans to manufacture up to 10 of the 14- and 18-seat models, called the Elite and Elite+ respectively, each year. Launch customer Comlux took delivery of
The TAG Aviation JetCard
Over a number of years, TAG Aviation has built up a reputation as an expert in the provision of personal air travel services to some of the world’s most sophisticated travellers. And now they’ve introduced the TAG Aviation JetCard which is designed to simplify your travel needs. You select an amount upfront (in increments
New jet from Eclipse Aviation
If you’re in the market for your own personal jet, you might want to take a look at the new Eclipse 500. It can hold six people and is economical to run thanks to its light weight. One innovative feature of this 375-knot jet is friction stir welding. The plane is a steal at $1,295,000;
New first class lounge from Qatar Airways
Last week Qatar Airways revealed its new on-board first class lounge product. Showcased at the ITB Berlin travel convention, the airline’s new A340-600 fleet (delivery of which will commence later this year) will be equipped with a dedicated first class lounge. Features include a stand-up bar with drinks rack and spotlight mood lighting, and cream
Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets
By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2006 in Air Travel, Health & Safety, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
If you’re a US cancer patient, did you know that you can fly to recognised treatment ceters around the country, absolutely free, in the empty seats of corporate jets? New York State-based Corporate Angel Network is a national public charity which works directly with patients and families to co-ordinate their travel needs with the flight 
Global Express plane from ExcelAire
By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2006 in Air Travel, Asia, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Based in Long Island, NY, ExcelAire is about to add a Global Express plane to its private jet fleet. The aircraft flies from New York City to Tokyo nonstop in 14 hours. There’s nothing that remarkable about the journey time but the level of comfort is second to none. The plane represents the pinnacle 
Luxury jet charter services from Island Air
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Island Air is spreading its wings beyond the Hawaiian skies with a new luxury jet charter service allowing Hawaii travelers to book their own private intercontinental corporate jet to any destination worldwide. Service begins with a limousine pick-up followed by a Bombardier Challenger jet accommodating up to nine passengers served by a flight crew and 
T+L Design Awards 2006
By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Central America, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luggage, Magazines, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories. In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows: Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid Barajas International Airport Best Small Hotel: Básico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Best 
Qatar Airways notches up another award
Qatar Airways has picked up yet another award: the Inflight Service Consistency Excellence Award from Skytrax, the world’s leading air transport research organisation. Qatar Airways is growing at great speed and is one of only four airlines in the world ranked Five Star for service and excellence. The airline’s cabin crew have been voted the
What's next for Steve Fossett?
Having broken the record for the world’s longest non-stop flight in aviation history last week, what’s next for Steve Fossett? He already has a host of achievements, not only in flying aircraft, but also in hot air ballooning and sailing, so I guess it won’t stop here. When asked what he wanted to do
Aeroscraft: a flying luxury hotel
By Paul Johnson on Feb 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
This might seem a pipe-dream at the moment, but imagine an aircraft that’s two football fields long. A kind of flying Queen Mary 2, if you like, where you can leisurely roam around as you fly to some far-flung destination. This perhaps far-fetched notion is the brainchild of Igor Pasternak, whose privately-funded California firm, Worldwide 
Another celebrity pilot?
The trend for celebrity pilots goes far beyond John Travolta. The latest in an ever-growing line-up of celebrity pilots is Justin Hawkins, lead singer from the band The Darkness. He is said to be learning to fly a helicopter. The singer is known for his theatrical performances and it’s thought he might attempt
Steve Fossett and Globalflyer
By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2006 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
Steve Fossett’s Virgin Atlantic Globalflyer took off yesterday morning despite initial reports that the flight was going to be delayed due to a fuel leak. The takeoff was not without its problems, however, as two birds collided with the plane but the extent of the damage from this collision is not thought to be serious. 
British Airways Prestige Collection
By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
British Airways has used its superb global knowledge and long-standing travel expertise to compile the British Airways Prestige Collection. Their exclusive collection features hotels all chosen for their elegance, exclusivity and unmistakable but understated luxury. They range from classic, well-known names to some of the world’s most fabulous boutique hotels for those who desire something 
