Archive for July, 2012

07.31.2012

United is Dream-ing Now!

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This morning while many of us were trying to make it through the first few hours of our day, United Airlines was busy welcoming the newest member to its vast fleet: their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The event, which was initially streamed live with multiple viewpoints from the paint hanger at Paine Field in Washington, […]

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07.25.2012

3 Lounges That Make You Go “Wow”

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In the past few months, we’ve talked about how many airlines are trying to go beyond the status quo and think outside of the box to better compete. From EVA decking out their planes in Hello Kitty gear to Virgin offering a galactic sub-orbital space flight reward, the race to become a customer fave is […]

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07.24.2012

American Airlines: Clarifying Their Target Market

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This is one of those stories that we love to bring to you, our loyal business and first class readers! American Airlines has just announced that they’ll be revamping their fleet of twin-aisle 767-200 planes in order to provide more premium services to they’re more elite customers.   In a move that mimics United’s 2004 […]

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07.23.2012

The Waldorf Called, They Want Their Ashtray Back!

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New York City’s Waldorf Astoria is one hotel with a lot of historic appeal. But for some in the Waldorf’s past, there may have been too much appeal. However, for those guests who may have had sticky fingers or who just happened to check out with an engraved ashtray or a piece of flatware.   They’re calling […]

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07.17.2012

A New Way to See Dubai: Underwater Discus Hotel

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It seems like just yesterday, hotels were fighting for the best skyline view in city’s around the world. But now, they’re building in the opposite direction – below sea level. Dubai-based Drydocks World will soon be spending upwards of $50 million to open the world’s first underwater hotel. The Water Discus Hotel, as it has been named, […]

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