- Etihad Airways Raises Hens, Bees to Beat Competition[Jun. 22, 2012]
Etihad Airways, battling to distinguish itself from rival Gulf Arab carriers, has bought 200 hens and three beehives as part of the fight to win customers by appealing to their palates.
- The Perfect Airport: Could This Be It?[Jun. 20, 2012]
With crotchety airline reps and excessive security searches, most airports cause more cursing than cruising.
- Airports' Tiniest Hotels: Sleeping in a Box[Jun. 19, 2012]
Airports are no place to sleep, as any weary traveler who has tried to grab a few minutes shuteye during a layover can attest.
- Spring Airlines Launches Premium Economy Class in Shenyang Market[Jun. 18, 2012]
Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines Co., Ltd. has launched Premium Economy Class -- officially known as "Spring Plus" -- on flights from Shenyang to Shanghai and Hangzhou from June 15, to meet the demand of middle and high-end business travelers for low-cost aviation, the reporter learned from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport.
- Amazing First-Class Air Cabins[Jun. 15, 2012]
As airlines stave off bankruptcy by cutting amenities and services to their economy classes, there seems to be a shield around the almighty first class. According to the International Air Transport Association, this is because upper-class passengers, although a small minority among international air travelers, account for almost a third of airline revenues. It's not surprising, then, that recent reports show that cabin modifications, especially those that favor upper-class travelers, are the fastest-growing segment of the airline MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) industry.
- 14 Airport Amenities That Will Make You Long for a Layover[Jun. 18, 2012]
It's inevitable these days. If you fly, you're going to have to spend a good amount of time at the airport, either waiting to take off or between flights. Thankfully, more and more airports are sympathetic to your situation and are adding unique amenities to help keep you entertained.
- What Fliers Want: Capsule-Style Bunks and Child-Free Areas on Planes[Jun. 18, 2012]
Capsule-style bunks, sound-proof areas for children and "anti-kick seats' - travellers have revealed the things they most want to see on a plane.
- AirAsia's Fernandes Parlays Planes into Phones, Hotels[Jun. 18, 2012]
As AirAsia Bhd. prepares to more than triple its fleet, Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes says he wants to match the growth of his budget airline with discount hotels, mobile phones and financial services.
- Airline's Bid to Rule the Skies[Jun. 17, 2012]
The Middle Eastern-based Emirates has grand ambitions in Australia, plotting a course to become its biggest international carrier.
- 13 Hidden Airline Rules[Jun. 15, 2012]
Do you smell something funny? Not on an airplane, I hope, because many carriers have rules about odors.