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

AirAsia X Rationalizes Network To Focus On Asia – Pacific

Long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X is embarking on a network rationalization project to withdraw underperforming routes and focus on core markets. The carrier will drop its Delhi, London (Gatwick) and Paris (Orly) services by the end of March 2012, with Christchurch becoming the latest destination to be terminated and the Airbus A330 aircraft redeployed on routes to destinations in Australia and … Read more

Now Open: W Paris – Opera

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened the highly-anticipated W Paris – Opera, giving the trendy brand (which counts fashion as one of its brand passions) a presence in one of the world’s fashion capitals. Set within a historic 1870s Haussman-era heritage building, the hotel lies in the heart of the 9th Arondissement near landmarks including the … Read more

Revitalized Park Hyatt Sydney Reopens

The iconic Park Hyatt Sydney located in the shadow of the Harbour Bridge has reopened following an extensive transformation. The property sets a new benchmark in contemporary luxury, having been stripped and redesigned to showcase the enviable views of Darling Harbour and the Sydney Opera House.   Residential in style, the newly-designed guestrooms and suites offer contemporary … Read more

Malaysian Carriers Continue To Look East For Long – Term Growth

Malaysian-flagged carriers AirAsia X and Malaysia Airlines continue to look to the Asia-Pacific region for long-term growth and sustainability. The former announced plans to withdraw services from Europe and India, while the latter is boosting flights to Northeast Asia.   Consumers Lose as AirAsia X Cuts Flights Citing cost pressures from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme, … Read more

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