Luxury business jets : latest news from the market, reviews and news
Gourmet taste buds and deep pockets? 20 vodkas and top shelf champagne are paired with the Petrossian’s famous caviar at the recently opened sophisticated caviar and champagne bar at Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. Patrons are invited to relax before flights over the time-honored delicacy or for indulgence in the sky … Read more
By 2017 total passenger numbers are expected to rise to 3.91 billion—an increase of 930 million passengers over the 2.98 billion carried in 2012, according to the prediction of International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA released its forecast for travel between 2013 and 2017 this week showing that airlines expect to see a 31% … Read more
Alain Ducasse to create astronaut meals Michelin-starred French celebrity chef Alain Ducasse was selected by NASA to prepare a gourmet feast for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Festive menus and 25 meals like lobster and celeriac puree, duck confit with capers and chocolate cake will be served on special occasions aboard the Internation Space … Read more
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)
International research from Airbus reveals that a new generation of discerning passengers are increasingly researching in-flight seat comfort prior to booking long haul full service flights. They are also prepared to dig deeper into their pocket to pay for more comfort in economy. Some 54 per cent believe an increase of seat comfort is … Read more
Plaza Premium Lounge at West Hall, Asia’s Largest Pay-in Lounge, was inaugurated at Hong Kong International Airport. Centrally located in the airport’s West Hall and measuring 15,000 ft², the expansive 24-hour retreat will be the largest lounge of this type in Asia. The lounge, designed by Kinney Chan of Kinney Chan & Associates, is … Read more