Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways Add New Ships

As river cruising continues to gain popularity with travellers, operators are introducing new vessels plying European rivers. Avalon Waterways launched the 166-passenger Avalon Vista and the 128-passenger Avalon Visionary, while AmaWaterways christens the new AmaCerto today.   2 More Suite Ships for Avalon Waterways Named at a dual ceremony in the Netherlands, the Avalon Vista and Avalon Visionary … Read more

Qatar Airways Partners Flexjet To Expand North American Coverage

Travellers onboard Qatar Airways will soon enjoy greater access in the Caribbean, Central and North America with a new strategic partnership between the Middle Eastern carrier and fractional jet programme provider Flexjet. Under the new agreement, travellers can combine a premium private jet service with their Qatar Airways flight to and from Houston, Montreal, New York or Washington DC … Read more

Singapore Airlines Retires Boeing 747s

Singapore Airlines has officially retired its Boeing 747 fleet, following the final commemorative flights by the iconic aircraft between Singapore and Hong Kong today. Flight SQ 748 landed at Singapore Changi International Airport at 1900 hrs, ending a 38-year relationship between the airline and the ‘Queen of the Skies’. Onboard the flight were company executives, media, invited guests and … Read more

New Lufthansa Business Class Product Launched To Mixed Reviews

Lufthansa has launched its new full-flat Business Class seat at the ITB Berlin travel tradeshow, as part of an ongoing 3 billion euro investment to overhaul its inflight products. The new seat makes its debut onboard the airline’s new Boeing 747-8I aircraft and will be progressively refitted to the existing long-haul fleet.   Travellers will find the biggest … Read more

Embattled Costa Cruises Christens Refurbished Ship

Embattled Costa Cruises, Europe’s largest cruise line, launched the refurbished Costa neoRomantica last Friday at a private ceremony in Savona, Italy.   The low-key christening, attended by the Bishop of Savona, His Excellency Vittorio Lupi, the line’s top management, local civil and military authorities, began with a one-minute silence in respect and mourning for the victims of … Read more

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