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Qatar Airways Unveils New London Heathrow First- and Business-Class Lounge
Qatar Airways opened a new lounge for its first- and business-class passengers at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 this week.
The lounge, which was designed in the style of a boutique hotel, features amenities including free Wi-Fi, outlets at every seat, showers with heated floors, a Martini bar, the Global Brasserie kitchen and a delicatessen.
The airline hired staff from five-star hotels and restaurants to work in the new lounge.
Starting March 25, Qatar …
Fairmont Partners with Qatar Airways
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a loyalty program partnership with Qatar Airways.
Fairmont hotel guests will now be able to earn a minimum of 500 Qmiles in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club frequent flyer program when staying at Fairmont properties.
Fairmont’s more than one-hundred hotels around the world include those under the Raffles, Swissȏtel, and Fairmont brands, as well as other properties including The Savoy in London and The Plaza in New …
United Introduces MileagePlus Auction Program
United Continental Holdings has unveiled a new auction program, MileagePlus Headliners, which allows United and Continental frequent fliers to bid on atypical experiences
These experiences include United flight simulator training in Denver, and flying aboard a United Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery flight.
MileagePlus Members can also bid on tickets to performances at venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as on VIP access for events including the …
Munich Airport VIP Wing – Review
Air travel – and airports – once were indeed glamorous, but today, long security lines, crowded airline lounges, and indifferent staff make that image seem like another world.
It is possible, however, to recapture some of that glamour – for a small fee. Airports in cities from London (Heathrow) to Singapore (Changi) to Munich offer a very different arrival and/or departure experience for those willing to foot the bill.
This past June, …
Winter Travel Survival Guide: How to Avoid Being Stranded By Snowstorms and Blizzards
Neither rain, nor snow, nor strikes have kept Jonathan Spira from his appointed rounds
Winter travel brings with it special challenges. The obvious one is snow, but it isn’t the only issue to contend with. Blizzards have already battered the Midwestern United States, and more inclement weather is expected, especially now that winter season is officially upon us.
Remember, as soon as flights begin to cancel due to weather, there will be …
Air China to Launch Direct Flights Between London Gatwick and Beijing
Air China, a member of the Star Alliance, will begin direct flights between London Gatwick and the carrier’s Beijing hub starting May 2, 2012.
Air China will operate the flights four times weekly using A330-200 aircraft. The new flights will be in addition to Air China’s current London Heathrow service.
