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Delta, Virgin Atlantic to Launch Additional Flights this Summer
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways announced that the two airlines are expanding their transatlantic partnership this summer with new and additional flights.
Virgin Atlantic will launch a second daily flight between Los Angeles and London Heathrow, as well as a second daily seasonal flight between Atlanta and London Heathrow this weekend. The airline will also introduce a second service between San Francisco and London Heathrow that will operate five …
Sheraton New York Times Square Unveils Renovations to Meeting Space
Starwood announced the completion of a $2.2 million renovation at the Sheraton New York Times Square hotel in Manhattan. The hotel revamped some 11,000 square feet (5,574 square meters) of its lower level meeting space, including public spaces, the entry lounge, and 13 meeting rooms.
All areas received new carpet, lighting, and wall coverings. The meeting rooms now have high-tech boardroom tables that are pre-wired to meet computer and audio-visual requirements.
In …
New York City Fares and Tolls to Increase Sunday, Subway or Bus Ride to Cost $2.75
Travelers as well as commuters who use buses, subways, tunnels, and commuter railroads in the New York metropolitan area will see the cost of a toll or fare increase on Sunday.
The base fare for a subway or bus ride will increase 25 cents, from $2.50 to $2.75. An unlimited use monthly MetroCard will go up in price by 4% to $116.50. The popular 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard will increase 3.3% …
Baccarat Hotel Opens in Midtown Manhattan
Starwood Capital Group announced the opening of the Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York. The new property is the Baccarat crystal brand’s first hotel and features a 125-foot (38.1-meter) corrugated crystal-like curtain that veils its lower levels.
The Baccarat Hotel has 114 guest rooms, designed by Gilles & Bossier. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a sitting area, and Mascioni jacquard linens. The white marble bath areas have glass-enclosed showers with amenities …
Philippine Airlines Begins Flights from New York to Manila
Philippine Airlines announced the start of service linking New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manila.
The move comes after a 17-year hiatus in operations since the airline ended flights from Newark Liberty Airport in 1997.
The Philippine flag carrier is operating the New York-Manila flights four times a week, with a two-hour stop in Vancouver, Canada, with a total time aloft of 16.5 hours, the airline’s longest flight.
It will use …
JetBlue Expands Mint to New York-Caribbean Routes
JetBlue Airways announced it will begin to offer its new Mint premium service on flights to Aruba and Barbados later this year.
Aircraft with Mint service offer passengers a premium cabin with 12 fully lie-flat seats that alternate between and 2-2 and 1-1 layout. The four seats in the 1-1 configuration are more private and have doors that can be closed. Those seats are 22” wide, while the other eight seats …
Etihad to Launch A380 with Residence Suite on Abu Dhabi-New York Route
Etihad Airways announced that it plans to deploy an Airbus A380, featuring the carrier’s Residence suite, on one of its two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The Residence is a 125-square-foot (11.6-square-meter) suite consisting of three rooms, located in the forward portion of the upper deck. The rooms include a living room, a private bathroom with shower, and bedroom. Each Etihad A380 has …
