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Luxury Travel on Singapore Airlines' Flights
Singapore Airlines now offers a luxury travel option on its A380 aircraft, which offers 12 “suites in the first-class section of the plane, each containing a full-sized, lie-flat bed.” The plane also still provides an Economy Class section for those who are not seeking the luxury experience yet. Those in the first-class suites can dine…
Read MoreTop 10 Most Scenic Airport Approaches
PrivateFly has compiled the results of its 2015 global survey, highlighting the most scenic airport approaches around the world. While the entire duration of a flight can be a sight to see, certain airports trump others when it comes to scenery and experience during landing. Queenstown Airport in New Zealand topped the list, followed by…
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Read MorePrivate Jet Charters Support Special Olympics
The Special Olympics bring together 4.2 million athletes from 170 countries to participate in the national games. This year Cessna Citations and Beechcraft King Air private jet charters flew hundreds of the athletes, family members, friends, and coaches to the games in Trenton, New Jersey. The Citation Special Olympics Airlift brought together the athletes with…
Read MoreThe Best States for Cycling
The League of American Bicyclists recently released its Bicycle Friendly State rankings, highlighting the best states in the country to enjoy a great cycling trip. Taking a vacation to a cycling-friendly destination will allow you to take advantage of wonderful cycling paths, beautiful views, and bicycling infrastructure. Washington took the top spot as the best…
Read MoreTurkish Jet Charter Market Slow to Take Off
The private jet charter market in Turkey has been slow to take off due to what many describe as a mentality that works against luxury travel. Of course, aviation is an entirely global business which allows for the jet market to succeed in other areas and with foreigners visiting Turkey. However, some argue that it…
Read MoreLA Welcomes Record Number of Visitors
According to new data from the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, the city of LA welcomed a record number of visitors in 2014: 44.2 million to be more specific. This shows a 5% increase over the 2013 calendar year. The majority of these 44 million came from different parts of the United States, though…
Read MoreLondon's Hand-Built Canals
If you’re considering a trip across the pond, London is always a special place to visit. Beyond its dazzling tourist attractions, palaces, and parks, the city boasts lesser-known hand-built canals. The 200-year-old canal row is lined with houseboats and cafes similar to that of Amsterdam, hidden away from the bustling streets of Central London. The…
Read MoreSupersonic Jet To Fly NYC to LA in 2.5 Hours
Various companies are currently working on the latest advancement within the travel industry: the next generation of “supersonic” passenger aircrafts that can fly twice the speed of regular commercial airplanes. While the planes will likely surface in the private and business jet markets first, there is potential for this type of supersonic jet to reach…
Read MorePassengers Help Move Frozen Plane in Siberia
In an astonishing story reported from CNN, passengers on a plane bound for Krasnoyarsk, Russia left their seats to help push their frozen plane on the runway in Siberia. With temperatures reaching into -50 degrees Celsius, the plane’s landing gear iced up. Despite biting cold and freezing temperatures, the passengers succeeded in helping to move…
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