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Australian PM Will ‘Try To Be Helpful’ On Qantas
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has backed calls from embattled Qantas Airways to have restrictions that include limits to foreign ownership eased as the carrier faces a record loss and increased competition. Abbott said ...
American Airlines Orders 90 Regional Jets
American Airlines Group said on Thursday it ordered 90 regional jets from Embraer and Bombardier in deals worth about USD$4 billion at list prices as it upgrades to a more efficient fleet to lower operating costs. The new carri...
EVA Air Says Would Look At 777X Order
EVA Air would be interested in placing an order for Boeing’s new 777X, the president of the Taiwanese airline said on Friday. “It won’t be available until 2020, so give us some time and we would maybe look at ...
Airlines Seek New Rules On Unruly Passengers
Fighting football fans, fashion models screaming obscenities and a French film star relieving himself in the gangway are just a few examples of what airlines say is a growing trend of abusive passengers on planes. Briefing jour...
Sofitel Hotels Opens Resorts in Dubai and Bali
Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand its luxury network in every corner of the globe, with the newly opened Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort Spa, a sophisticated Polynesian-themed resort, garnering regional attention and en...
W Hotels Opens Its First Alpine and Ski Retreat
Owned by Swiss-based Les Trois Rocs, W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier are part of a multi-component luxury development project ideally situated next to the main Médran gondola at the foot of the Verbier ski slopes. W ...