The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. Emmy-Winning Actress Tyne Daly Sings at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
April 30, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Head to Feinstein's at the Loews Regency Hotel-- the nightclub that's an "invaluable New York institution" ranked the "Best of New York"-- from May 12-16 and you're in for a treat. For its 10th anniversary season, Feinstein's welcomes Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Tyne Daly for the debut engagement of her show "Songs"-- a fabulous collection of tunes from the last century.
Pet Airways: Pamper Rex with First-Class Travel on the World’s First Pet-Only Airline
April 21, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Don't relegate Rex to the cargo hold. With Pet Airways, your furry friend can get VIP treatment in the main cabin on a pet-only airline. But pets prone to separation anxiety may not be wholly satisfied with this unique travel arrangement; owners can't accompany their animals on the aircraft. Still, from the looks of the Facebook fan page, $149 fares are getting snatched up for the airline's July 2009 launch. Proof perhaps that the pet industry is recession-proof.
Say Goodbye to Eos Airlines: Another One Bites the Dust
April 29, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Sadly, it looks like our favorite luxury airline, Eos, is following in the footsteps of Maxjet and has ceased operations. Travel Weekly has the scoop on the demise of Eos, which filed for bankruptcy over the weekend and closed its doors as of April 28. It looks like the end of an era.
Eos Airlines Launches Flights Between London and Dubai
April 3, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Fans of the luxury airline will be pleased about this one. Starting July 6, 2008, Eos will start daily service between London Stansted and Dubai's international airport. So now lucky passengers can enjoy the Eos Class experience when heading to the world's most outlandish, over-the-top destination. We've talked up the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, but now Dubai's also getting one of the biggest malls in the world-- a gargantuan, 12-million-square-foot development complete with an indoor aquarium and an Olympic sized ice skating rink. Tickets to Dubai onboard Eos will be available starting in April.
Last Chance: Free Companion Airfare on Eos Airlines to London
March 13, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Hurry! Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of a sweet deal with the luxury airline Eos. Experience firsthand what everyone's talking about: spacious suites with lie-flat beds (6' 6" long), personalized service, lavish meals, helicopter service from JFK to Manhattan... When you purchase a round-trip ticket between London Stansted and New York's Kennedy airport at the regular price, you'll get a free companion ticket. Book no later than March 14, 2008 to qualify for the promotion. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance of travel, and you may fly between March 18, 2008 and January 7, 2009.
New All-Business Class Flights with Singapore Airlines
March 5, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Hot off the press. Singapore Airlines has announced plans to introduce a new all-business carrier on daily nonstop flights between Newark and Los Angeles and Singapore. Following the example of the famous Eos, Singapore Airlines is planning on converting five Airbus long-range aircraft into a new, luxurious configuration. Due to the high demand for premium class seating, Singapore Airlines has decided to make the leap to business-only flights. There will be 100 30-inch-wide seats in a 1-2-1 configuration-- meaning every passenger has an aisle seat, convertible to a horizontal flat bed.
Lie-flat Massage Seats in Business Class: Emirates Airlines Racks Up the Awards
January 30, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Flying to Dubai? Go with Emirates Airlines, awarded top honors in a series of readers' choice awards: Best Airline in the Middle East, Best Business Class to the Middle East, Best Airline for First Class... And it's no wonder everybody's talking. The First Class privacy suites and updated lie-flat Business Class seats means an outstanding in-flight experience for passengers. The non-stop New York-Dubai flight almost passes too quickly with perks like these. The First Class suite has that fully-flat bed with in-seat massage, dine-on-demand service, a personal mini-bar, and sliding doors for the ultimate in privacy. Business class also has lots of space, and those famous lie-flat massage seats. Plus, the entertainment system features 1,000 different channels.
Fly in Luxury to London: Dynamite Deal on Silverjet
January 25, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
In honor of its first anniversary on January 25, 2008, Silverjet-- the exclusive, premium class airline with only 100 lie-flat seats on each aircraft-- is offering "very sivilised sale fares" of $1,500 RT between London (Luton) and Newark. Considering that these fares are valid for flights until October 31, 2008, including the summer months when flights to Europe are astronomical in price, this deal is a real steal. Simply enter the promotional code DAILYCANDY08 when booking at flysilverjet.com before January 30, 2008. You'll get to experience the convenience and luxury of a private jet at a fraction of the price (this special offer is over 35 percent off the standard roundtrip fares!) Plus, Silverjet is a carbon-neutral airline.
Eos Airlines Provides Complimentary Helicopter Service Between JFK and Manhattan
January 10, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Fans of Eos Airlines will be thrilled by this scoop. The luxury airline just announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with US Helicopter to provide helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK International Airport for its London passengers. And get this: the helicopter transfer is free for folks reserving unrestricted tickets aboard Eos. After checking in at the heliports (located downtown at Wall Street and also at East 34th Street), guests go through security screening and check their bags to their final destination, before being whisked away on an eight-minute ride to the awaiting Eos jet at JFK.
Maxjet Bites the Dust
January 9, 2008
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
It is with great sadness that we learn the news about Maxjet, the all-business class luxury airline connecting London and the East Coast. Maxjet filed for bankruptcy at the end of 2007 and has ceased service. This is especially disappointing for Washingtonians who were spoiled by Maxjet's sensational service-- as Eos Airlines, the main competition in this niche upscale market, only flies to NYC.
