Last week The Transportation Security Administration announced that it is expanding its expedited screening program to nine additional domestic and international carriers. The additional airlines are Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Elite Airways, EVA Airways, Air India, Japan Airways, TAP Air Portugal, and Volaris. With the addition of the nine airlines, the number participating […]
Hilton recently announced the newest brand in the Hilton collection, Signia Hilton. Signia is focused on meetings and events that want to transform the industry for not only meeting professionals but also business travelers by including modern technology into every aspect of the space and overall guest experience. Signia’s will offer at least 500 guest […]
Last week Virgin Galactic took one step closer to space tourism with a successful launch of a second test flight that even had passengers on board. The spacecraft had two pilots on board and astronaut trainer, Beth Moses. The second test was a first time a non-pilot joined the trip to help test and validate […]
Starting September 25, 2019, there will be service from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv. This will be on an Airbus A330-300 and will be on Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium, Economy Light, Classic, and Delight offerings. This new service will be a seamless connection from Heathrow and other destinations in North America with Delta networks […]
American Airlines is increasing its exclusive Five Star service for top travelers coming through Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) airports. These enhancements will include an off-terminal private entrance and expedited security screening and The Private Suite to wait for their flight. The Private Suite in LAX or JFK is a unique effortless way […]
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently acquired Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the leading luxury hotels and spa operators. This deal was worth $300 million from Pegasus Capital Advisors and includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating companies. However, it does not include any real estate assets. This deal includes all 16 hotels […]
Sleepbox Nap Lounge opened over the holidays in Washington Dulles International Airport and is considered to be a ‘micro-hotel’. This nap lounge, located in Concourse A will allow travelers to sleep and rest, in private on a memory foam bed in a soundproof room. The rooms will also be equipped with outlets and wireless entertainment. […]
Delta has expanded the pre-select meal option to all first-class passengers on all domestic mainline flights. The program also includes select flights to Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Delta has been steadily increasing the meal select program in the past year. Previously, it had only been available on routes where Delta jets with One […]
The latest winter storm, Maya, is impacting the Northeast and the Midwest of the United States this week. More than 1600 flights were canceled or delayed. As always with inclement weather, be sure to ask your Omega representative if you get stuck or are in danger of getting stuck. Many airlines have issued travel waivers […]
All major New York City airports have rolled out real-time tracking for TSA and taxi lines to help passengers make informed travel decisions. The tracking system went live in November and is available at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International. The technology is limited at Newark Terminal C, but United Airlines […]