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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines was named the best North American airline for the second year in a row. Business Traveller magazine announced the winners of its 2019 Business Traveller Awards this week, and Delta once again took top honors in the category of best North American airline. The awards recognize excellence in travel and hospitality. Innovations such as its pre-select meal program and facial recognition technology were cited as reasons for the win, according to the airline, as well as the new A330 aircraft used on select routes. The airline was the first North American airline to operate the state-of-the-art aircraft. The awards were voted on by business travelers in a survey conducted by an independent market research company, and the results were announced Monday at a ceremony in London. Last month, Delta assumed operations at all 21 gates in Logan Airport’s Terminal A. The airline, which recently designated Boston as its newest hub, said it has nearly doubled its … [Read more...] about Delta was just named the best North American airline

December’s dazzle and overall draw means November is often the month to bag better value. Chase the sun to paradise isles or go skiing for less in low season – providing you pick a glacier-fed resort. Wrap up for celebrations of light, be grateful for Thanksgiving and start thinking about Christmas with atmospheric markets in Europe… GO WITH THE FLOWFlorida and Charleston’s unfailingly charming. In California, LA’s still sunbathing and San Francisco is chilled out yet clement, plus Dungeness crabs are back on Napa Valley’s menus – best enjoyed with the latest wines. Always-warm Dubai is at its temperate best: go off-road in the desert, before cooling down by the coast. It’s road-trippin’ season in Australia, too: swap the humid north for vineyard hopping, beaching and city breaks around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. In Thailand, the time’s right for island hopping to Phuket and Koh Samui or getting immersed in … [Read more...] about Travel calendar: where to go in November

The treehouse in Sweden looked divine: a spherical flying saucer twinkling from a snow-coated pine forest. On the property's slick website, meals were cast as "Swedish delicacies" and adventures such as dog-sledding and dinner in an ice hut looked dreamy. The destination had been reviewed glowingly by the Guardian, Travel + Leisure and Architectural Digest. This, and the hotel's listing on the boutique hotel booking site Mr. & Mrs. Smith, convinced me that this remote spot near the Arctic Circle would make a thrilling vacation for my family of four. Boy, was I wrong. We had booked the property's newest treehouse, slated to be complete in time for our December visit. It wasn't. Since flights were paid for, we opted for the property's guesthouse. When we turned up, my heart sank. The guesthouse was a timeworn hostel tricked out with 1930s-era lingerie and dusty vintage shoes. The low-rent boudoir theme extended to our rooms: peeling wallpaper, musty curtains and ancient table lamps … [Read more...] about Learn how to pivot from a bad travel situation

American Express, Delta to Relaunch SkyMiles Credit Card Delta SkyMiles American Express Card members will be able to earn more miles and access additional travel perks starting January 30, 2020. American Express and Delta Air Lines have announced plans to relaunch the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card portfolio with more ways to earn and a new set of travel benefits. Shipyard issues delay Ritz-Carlton’s first cruise ship The debut of the first luxury cruise ship to bear the Ritz-Carlton name will no longer be Feb. 5. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection said it will postpone its debut until June, blaming issues at its shipyard in Spain. Ukraine Drums Up Tourism Amid Trump Headlines What do you do when your country unexpectedly becomes the subject of global headlines? It’s a question that burgeoning tourism destinations are increasingly facing these days, thanks in no small part to the whims and obsessions of the unpredictable U.S. president. Access to Komodo Island Will Be … [Read more...] about Travel News: October 3, 2019

PROTESTS have engulfed Hong Kong and show no signs of stopping following a controversial extradition bill. With ongoing protests, here's the latest on demonstrations in the city-state and how British tourists could be affected. Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? Protests have exploded across the city, with developments leading to significant violence and tourists unsure of their next steps. The weekend protesters converge on Hong Kong's airport and barricades were set up, forcing some passengers to walk with the baggage to catch flights. On September 30 the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated its advice, in the wake of a protest at the international airport that led to the cancellation of all flights. The FCO warned: "Demonstrations may lead to sections of the city being closed off and road blocks being set up. "During recent protests, local buses, metro (MTR), Airport Express services and the Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal have temporarily suspended operations … [Read more...] about Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? Latest advice on flights