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Air France Boeing 777-300 business class: NEW YORK-PARIS

The highlight of the lounge is the Clarins Spa and its range of 20-minute treatments

Come the revolution

Should business travellers be segregated by class depending on seniority, or will woke cabins see juniors and execs brushing shoulders?

PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGES RETURN TO PRIORITY PASS NETWORK

PRIORITY PASS AND LOUNGEKEY members are once again able to access Plaza Premium Lounges globally, following a hiatus of almost two years.

July incoming

NEW AUSTRALIAN LUGGAGE BRAND July (like the month) made its UK debut in June with a range of colourful lightweight suitcases priced between £195-£495.

MARRIOTT OPENS MOXY PLYMOUTH

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL HAS OPENED a property under its lifestyle Moxy brand in Britain's Ocean City.

IATA: 4.35 billion people expected to fly in 2023

THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) has published a revised outlook for 2023, with airline profits set to be higher than originally forecast, and the number of people taking flights closing in on pre-pandemic levels.

IHG LAUNCHES WIFI "AUTO CONNECT" SERVICE

IHG HOTELS AND RESORTS has launched a new service enabling guests to automatically connect to wifi when arriving at any of more than 5,000 properties worldwide.

Finnair to increase frequencies to Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin for summer 2024

FINNAIR HAS OUTLINED schedule changes for next summer, with increased frequencies to several destinations in the UK and Ireland.

JETBLUE REVEALS NEW ALL-BLUE LIVERY

JETBLUE HAS UNVEILED its revamped livery design on one of the carrier's new A321 aircraft - the first complete paint design refresh since the airline launched in 2000.

MARRIOTT TO LAUNCH "AFFORDABLE MIDSCALE EXTENDED STAY BRAND"

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL IS the latest major hotel group to announce plans for a new extended stay concept.

Virgin Atlantic to launch routes to Bengaluru, São Paulo and Dubai

VIRGIN ATLANTIC HAS ANNOUNCED a raft of route launches including its return to Dubai after a gap of more than four years.

British Airways to open Whispering Angel bar at Heathrow T5

BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS ANNOUNCED plans to open a new bar at its Heathrow Terminal 5B lounge in partnership with Whispering Angel.

Qantas unveils A350 Wellbeing Zone and economy seating

QANTAS HAS UNVEILED DESIGNS for the economy and premium economy cabins that will feature on the carrier's A350 nonstop flights from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.

Majestic Montenegro

From super yachts to rustic olive groves, Europe's little-explored beauty spot appeals to luxury travellers in many forms

Cruising through 2023

Demand for bucket-list voyages are on the rise - here we chart some of the top cruise trends

Wine tasting and dinner with The Wine Flyer

An evening of good food, great company and fantastic wines

The first and last mile

The start and end of a business trip can often be the most stressful part of the journey. We look at how to make it a better experience

Theatrical times

Strikes are threatening show business in Los Angeles, but the city continues to prosper as a hub of Californian creativity

Inflight appetite

From menu planning to logistics, we look at the behind-the-scenes process of catering onboard meals

4 hours in... Seoul

Buddhist temples, palaces and traditional street food in the downtown Jongno-gu area of the South Korean capital

Air New Zealand to debut Skynest sleep pods in September 2024

AIR NEW ZEALAND HAS ANNOUNCED plans to debut its innovative Skynest bunkbeds on ultra-long-haul routes to New York and Chicago from September 2024.

Cabin climate

Thermal comfort and humidity are set to become the next step change in cabin improvements

Hot spot for change

Dubai is leading the charge when it comes to sustainable innovation and growth

New and upcoming hotels in Liverpool

Several of the city's heritage buildings have transformed into chic boutique hotels

Points make prizes

Use your frequent travel perks for benefits beyond reward flights and room upgrades

A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE

A handpicked selection of the finest bars and restaurants luxury hotels in New York's

SWITCHED ON

As motoring turns electric, we talk new models and debate the pros and cons of public and private charging

Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER Prestige Class SEOUL-LONDON

TRIED AND TESTED FLIGHT

Virgin Hotels New York

TRIED AND TESTED HOTEL

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun, Seoul

TRIED AND TESTED HOTEL