Train wins over plane

After 2 months since the introduction of faster train between Milan and Rome, number of passengers by: * airplane = -2000 per day (-30%) * train = + 2300 per day (+32% of which +64% on first class). Italy is following pattern of other key European routes: between London and Paris 70% of passengers chooses... 

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Ryanair boarded more passengers than Lufthansa

For the first time ever in European aviation history, a low-fares carrier - Ryanair - ranks N° 1 for total number of boarded passengers! With 57.7 millions of passengers Ryanair overtakes Lufthansa that recorded 54.7 millions passengers during 2008. Alitalia had the worst performance with - 26% of passengers... 

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Beware of wifi costs

Expedia has researched costs of wifi connections considering an international hotel chain, a 2 stars and a 5 stars hotel, a retail chain and 10 airports around the world. Conclusion is that wifi is more expensive in Europe with Venice topping the rank with average cost of 7.4€ x hour, compared to an... 

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Airlines awards for 2009

Air Transport World, US monthly magazine covering the airline industry, has announced the 2009 winners, and….no, Singapore Airlines is not there! Airline of the year: Asiana Airlines. “Asiana, based in Seoul, South Korea, was recognized for its superb commitment to passenger safety and operational... 

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Continental leaves SkyTeam and joins Star Alliance

Hurry up if you plan to redeem SkyTeam points for Continental flights: Regarding SkyTeam, Continental intends to end its participation in the Sky Team Alliance after the last scheduled flight on Oct. 24, 2009. We continue to work through the details of our planned exit from SkyTeam and entry into Star... 

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Hotel room of the future

Scientists in Germany have developed the “Hotel Room of the Future” to show hotels how they can use the latest technology to make guests feel more comfortable. Here video taken in the laboratory at the Fraunhofer Institute in Duisburg to test the room’s hi-tech features. Love the... 

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How to keep track of all your flights: flightmemory.com

This site is for aviation enthusiasts who wants to keep record where and when they’ve flown. Register for free and start to input details of your flights: Flight Memory will produce detailed statistics with maps.  Read More →

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Hudson River crash map

See here the trajectory of the United plane crashed in the Hudson River. Flight duration was about 6 minutes. Apparently it’s second time in the aviation history that a plane lands on the water with no fatalities. Full story: NY Times  Read More →

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Starwood 500 points x night

Register  by March 31, 2009 here to earn 500 bonus Starpoints® for every eligible night and an additional 5,000 bonus Starpoints for every tenth eligible night. An eligible night is a night at an SPG® participating property paying a qualifying rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints in the Starwood... 

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The World’s Most Impressive Airport Lounges

1. The Wing - Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong International Airport The Wing is a 43000 sq ft open-air facility that features and 80ft bar, four restaurants and a full-service day spa. This luxurious terminal lounge also features private cabins with showers, beds and Jacuzzi tubs. Top it all off with free... 

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