Beyond Champagne: What Airlines Can Learn from Hospitality’s Luxury Revolution

Luxury in aviation is evolving from material possessions to experiential offerings, mirroring shifts in hospitality. Airlines should focus on crafting memorable journeys through cultural storytelling, meaningful amenities, and curated experiences. The future of air travel luxury lies in emotional connections and unique rituals, not merely tangible comforts.

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New Delta One Lounge in LAX sets the bar for North American lounges

Delta is redefining the luxury airport lounge experience with the grand opening of its Delta One Lounge at LAX, supplementing the already impressive Sky Club situated just next door in Terminal 3. Designed to be a cut above the Sky Club, this exclusive space is designed to serve nearly 200 guests and offers a fully…

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Hot Hotel: The London West Hollywood, Los Angeles

West Hollywood is an ideal location for tourists in Los Angeles, with The London hotel standing out for its central position and classic design. Recently renovated, The London features spacious rooms, luxurious amenities, and a rooftop pool with stunning views. Guests enjoy a blend of Hollywood glamour and modern comforts, epitomizing LA’s vibrant essence.

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Air France ups the ante with new First Class improvements across the passenger journey

In many regards, Air France is one of the best First Class experiences currently in the skies. Whilst the seats might not have all the bells and whistles of other more complete suites, the hard product is effortless and when paired with the soft touches, ground product and service, it’s no surprise when anyone mentions…

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Hot Hotel: Unico 2087, Riviera Maya

On a recent visit to Mexico, I spent a few days in Riviera Maya to recharge and relax. Considering this wasn’t my first visit to Cancun, and there was a relatively new hotel on the block, I took the opportunity to try out Hotel Unico 20 87 Riviera Maya to see what this design-led all-inclusive…

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Airline cabins and hotels that are giving us wanderlust right now

While the team are doing their bit to help fight this pandemic and staying indoors, it’s also making us a little stir crazy as our wings have been clipped, at least for the coming weeks or months. Like many others out there, we’ve been finding ourselves going through our archives, going online and longing for…

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Hot Hotel openings in 2020 we’re excited about, including one with underwater bedrooms!

2020 sees a wave of new hotel openings across the globe, and we’re already aware of a few in 2021 that we’re even more excited about, but have to remain tight-lipped. But here’s a round-up of just a few that have caught our eye. Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort  Let’s start with a hotel we’re actually…

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Promotion TheDesignAir is constantly scouring the internet for good deals on both airlines and hotels. Not sure if you are aware, but you are most likely one of the majority of global travellers who spend over 25 days selecting their next trip. During our planning it’s easy to have multiple windows open on our browser…

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