Articles by Michael Acampora
Qatar Airways to Launch Doha-Chicago Route
Qatar Airways has announced it will launch a new route between Doha and Chicago O’Hare on April 10, 2013.
The 15 hour flight will be operated aboard Boeing 777-300 Extended Range aircraft which feature 335 seats in a two-class configuration (42 business class and 293 economy).
The U.S.-bound flight will depart Doha daily at 9:15 a.m., and arrive in Chicago at 3:50 p.m. The Qatar-bound flight will leave Chicago at 9:30 p.m., …
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam to Open
Steigenberger Hotel Group will open a new hotel in Amsterdam next month at the Schiphol International Airport. The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam will take over the former Dorint Hotel Amsterdam-Airport on September 1.
The hotel will offer 440 rooms, including ten luxury suites and an executive suite. Hotel amenities will include three restaurants, a coffee and wine lounge, a sports and media bar, a gym, a health spa with a pool, …
British Airways Adds First Class Service on London-Caribbean Flights
British Airways will launch its First Class service on four of its routes from London Gatwick to the Caribbean this summer.
The carrier’s routes to Barbados, Bermuda, St. Lucia, and Port of Spain (Trinidad) will soon feature British Airways’ first class cabin. The routes will be operated using Boeing 777-200 aircraft equipped with the new cabin that offers 60% wider seats, private wardrobes, personal electronic blinds, and enhanced privacy.
In addition, British …
Four Seasons Hotel Prague Reveals Remodeled Rooms
The Four Seasons Hotel Prague has revealed the new redesign of its rooms, the result of a six-year renovation project.
As part of the redesign, rooms were remodeled in the hotel’s Neo-Classical building, that was built in 1827. The rooms reflect the original style of the building, and feature Czech crystal chandeliers and white and gold wallpaper.
With the remodeling complete, the Four Seasons Hotel Prague now gives guests the options of …
Hawaiian Airlines Revamps In-Flight Service
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a revamped version of its in-flight service, called Mea Ho’okipa (which translates to “I am host”).
The new service, which began on August 1 for all flights between Hawaii and Hawaiian’s 11 destination cities in North America, is meant to reflect the Hawaiian culture and spirit.
Mea Ho’okipa continues Hawaiian’s tradition of serving complimentary full meals at meal times, and features a new menu including items such as Hawaiian …
Hotel La Jolla Opens in San Diego
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened the Hotel La Jolla, the brand’s third location in San Diego.
The hotel offers 110 rooms, in queen, king, and luxury suite configurations. Each room features a patio or balcony, as well as flat-panel TVs, Frette linens, Bigelow bath products, and animal-print robes.
Hotel La Jolla also features Hiatus, a bar and lounge, on its ground floor, and Cusp Dining & Drinks, a restaurant, on its …
American Airlines Partners with Baggage Delivery Service
American Airlines has partnered with BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery to offer customers a baggage delivery service.
Starting August 6, American customers will be able to upgrade to BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery service that will claim and deliver their bags to a specified location. The service is available seven days a week (including holidays) at 200 domestic airports, and select international Pre-Clearance locations.
Passengers can order the service anytime between booking and two …
