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Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.

Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…

What a difference a year makes. Following on from a report in February 2017, where we detailed how London had fallen from being the second most expensive business destination in Europe to…

In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.

China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations. Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route. On 19 September 2017, the national…

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…

Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year. Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…

The Junei Hotel, Kyoto Location: Within the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens West, in the centre of Japan's cultural capital Grade: Luxury Keys: 8, all styled on…

China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year. The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Higher Google search volumes have been found to "strongly correlate" with increased demand for hotel rooms, according to a report by STR and Google. The two companies studied the…

Philippine Airlines has moved its London-based staff into a more central, larger office. The new location in London’s Soho will accommodate the growth of the airline as it continues its…

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

Innside Yogyakarta Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 242 Facilities:…

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou. Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new social media campaign called #MyLondonDish to celebrate food in London, as part of his #LondonIsOpen movement. Top chefs and food…

Sol House Bali Legian Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach Grade: Upscale Keys: 136 Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…

Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer. Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…