First Nextant 400XT Business Jet Delivered in Switzerland
TAG Aviation is the first private aviation company in Switzerland to acquire a Nextant 400XT airplane. The new business jet was delivered earlier this month...
Virgin Atlantic Partners with British Artist for Gallery in the Air
Art-lovers travelling from London to New York are being invited to take part in a brand new way of acquiring fine art – purchasing it from a commercial gallery at 35,000 feet.
American Airlines Flies Forward with a Brand New Look
At the cruising altitude of 34,000 feet, a shiny coat of paint might not do much to allay the fear of flying, but it improves the look of an airline nonetheless.
Flying in a private jet sounds amazing; not only do you get to avoid airport hassles, you also get to know that you're flying in a way most people never will.
Delta fliers should cross their fingers and hope the merger with Virgin Atlantic is approved by regulators. The deal was announced Tuesday and will allow Delta to strengthen its presence at Heathrow, among other advantages. Both airlines will...
Major players in the private luxury aviation industry are reaching out to members and offering special travel incentives to enrich their services and to enhance the experience for flyers.
One such example of adding value for members is found in the...
Private Jet Card: Cost-effective and simple method for frequent flyers to experience owning a private jet without dealing with maintenance. Private, quick, and reliable, jet cards are a type of prepaid debit card with a specific allowance of flight...
Is there anything more dreadful than waiting at an airport? Nothing readily comes to mind. However, those dreary days are over for Virgin Atlantic passengers as this innovative company, ready to set the standard for luxury air travel, has just...
As if the complimentary bread, wine, and cheese were not enough, passengers flying Air France’s luxury La Premičre cabin will feel even more special this holiday season as they will be receiving a sumptuous treat. First-class fliers departing from...
An important piece of cinematic history—the 1929 De Havilland Gipsy Moth bi-plane flown by Robert Redford in the Oscar-winning 1985 film Out of Africa—will be offered by UK auction house Bonhams during its Grand Palais sale in Paris, France on...
In terms of international travel, it seems as if all four corners of the earth have been reached and subsequently reviewed on popular travel advisory sites. In fact, there is so much input you feel as if you have already been and can shelf the...
70 years ago air travel was a glamorous industry. Flying was a civilized experience where passengers dressed up and four course meals were served. Those days now seem to be gone while spending hours on a runway or in a cramped airport has become the...
Are tired, washed-out airline interiors bringing you down? Not only depressing, they are uneasy reminders of just how old that plane actually is. Seeking to enhance client experience through upbeat color and design, two Finnish companies have joined...
Many people who were considering purchasing a private jet in the past few years probably changed their minds when they saw the outrageous gas prices. Flexjet wants to put those people’s minds a little more at ease. The luxury private jet contractor...
Luxury cars are a pretty good way to make a statement if you're a high-powered celebrity, but some famous faces find that staying on land just isn't impressive enough and have therefore taken to the skies in their own private jets. I'm sure they also have their fair share of fancy cars but nothing quite beats air travel, especially when it comes to freeway traffic. We all know that people like Donald Trump own private jets but what about your other favorite names?
According to Madam Noire, Tom Cruise took his role in Top Gun pretty seriously and has bought himself various planes through the years, including a P-51 Mustang. Oprah has a Bombardier Global Express jet that she apparently describes as being one of her most prized possessions. When you have to do as many public appearances as she does, I'm not surprised. Clint Eastwood has been a licensed pilot for over 30 years, and has said that one of his favorite hobbies is flying helicopters, which is a little disconcerting considering the man is 82-years-old. Harrison Ford is not only a flier but has actually saved people while flying. Back in 2000, the actor rescued an ill hiker in Idaho while cruising along in his helicopter, proving that his Indiana Jones tendencies are strong within him.
In case you were wondering what happened to Air Pacific, they have completely revamped their brand with the help of their new name, Fiji Airways. According to Airline Reporter, the company had their highest revenue yet during 2011/2012, bringing in $362.4 million, which allows them to make some pretty costly changes starting in 2013, like new planes and in-flight entertainment.
Changing the name to Fiji Airways isn't really that landmark since the company went by that name from 1951 to 1970, before they switched to Air Pacific. The change does fit though with their plans to upgrade the company, especially considering the three brand new Airbus A330 aircraft they're adding to their fleet in 2013. The three planes, which will include the airline's new livery and replace the Boeing 747-400's of Air Pacific, will have staggered deliveries, with one arriving in March, one in May, and the last in November.
The new planes will feature a Panasonic eX2 IFEC in-flight entertainment option, as well as economy seats that recline 7.5-inches and business class bed lengths of 76-inches.
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