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LAN Airlines to Resume Flights from Chile to Australia Since Earthquake in Chile

ben.hoffman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:40:00 GMT

LAN Airlines have announced that flights from Chile to Sydney Australia following the devastating earthquake will resume on Saturday 6 March 2010....(read more)

Emirates Marks Countdown of First Tokyo Japan Service with Industry Road show

ben.hoffman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:44:00 GMT

Emirates has marked the countdown for its First Emirates flight from Dubai to Tokyo Japan on 28 March 2010 with an industry road show in Japan.The road show was attended by over 450 of Japan’s leading travel industry professionals and included a working mock up of Emirates First Class Suites....(read more)

American Eagle Airlines to Introduce First Class on all CRJ-700 Aircraft

ben.hoffman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:41:00 GMT

American Eagle Airlines have announced that it will from 2 July 2010 introduce a First Class Service on all of its CRJ-700 aircraft....(read more)

Emirates A380 to Commence Services to Beijing China

ben.hoffman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:23:00 GMT

Emirates have announced that they intend to commence an Emirates A380 service from Dubai to Beijing from 1 August 2010....(read more)

United Airlines Applies for San Francisco to Haneda Japan Service

ben.hoffman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:09:00 GMT

United Airlines has applied to the Department of Transportation for rights to operate daily non-stop service from San Francisco to Haneda Tokyo Japan, under the Japan-US OpenSkies Agreement. ...(read more)

United Airlines Completes Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order

ben.hoffman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:48:00 GMT

With the first test flights of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed on 15 December 2010 United Airlines and Boeing has now formally agreed on the purchase by United of an additional 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with the total order valued at US $4.2 billion....(read more)

Jetstar Expands Service and Seating Options with Jetstar JetPlus fare

ben.hoffman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Jetstar has announced that it launch a new fare and service option named Jetstar JetPlus which will give Jetstar customers on International Long haul flights “pre-packaged” seating, food, beverage & entertainment options ...(read more)

United Airlines Announces Schedule for Flights to Africa

ben.hoffman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:40:00 GMT

United Airlines has announced its schedule for its first ever non-stop flights to Africa. United will begin daily non-stop flights from Washington to Accra Ghana from 20 June 2010....(read more)

Singapore Airlines to Introduce New Cabin and Airbus A330-300 Aircraft on More Routes

ben.hoffman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:14:00 GMT

Singapore Airlines have announced that it will be introducing it new cabin on more routes specifically between Singapore the Middle East, West Asia & North Asia. Singapore Airlines new cabin will be implemented on Airbus A330-300 that will replace the Boeing 777 aircraft which normally operate these routes. ...(read more)

LAN Airlines Delays Flights Following Chile Earthquake

ben.hoffman — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:26:00 GMT

LAN Airlines has release the following media release following the Chile Earthquake LAN Airlines flight LA 800, from Sydney to Auckland and Santiago, Chile, departed Sydney on time this morning. The aircraft arrived in Auckland this afternoon, but the onward flight to Santiago will be delayed until further information is available from our head office about the current situation in Chile. ...(read more)

Hawaiian Airlines Restores Flights following Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Warning

ben.hoffman — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:10:00 GMT

Hawaiian Airlines has issued the below media release following the Chile Earthquake & subsequent Tsunami Warning. Hawaiian Airlines has restored flights from Honolulu to Hilo Airport, on the Big Island of Hawaii, following the tsunami warning overnight Australian time....(read more)

Etihad Airways to Introduce on board Health Monitoring Systems

ben.hoffman — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:20:00 GMT

Ethiad Airways have just announced that it will introduce and install health monitoring systems on long haul aircraft that will allow remote medical teams monitor the vital signs of passengers who show signs of sickness....(read more)

Qantas to Increase Flights to Japan from July 2010

ben.hoffman — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:54:00 GMT

Qantas have announced that it will increase the number of flights it operates between Sydney and Japan from 5 July 2010. This announcement will result in its present single daily Airbus A330-300 service change to a two class Boeing 747-400 as well as an Airbus A330-200 flight....(read more)

Kingfisher Airlines to Join the oneworld Alliance

ben.hoffman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:40:00 GMT

Overnight oneworld alliance has announced that India’s Kingfisher Airlines is set to join the oneworld alliance. Details are as follows: Kingfisher expected to formally join the oneworld alliance in 2011 British Airways will support Kingfisher in its implementation phase as its sponsor Kingfishers membership will add an additional 58 cities to the oneworld map The full media release from oneworld alliance can be read below: India's leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines...(read more)

Qantas Qantaslink Announces Coffs Harbour Regional Lounge Construction

ben.hoffman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:28:00 GMT

QantasLink has announced the construction of a new Regional Lounge at Coffs Harbour Airport. When complete in April 2010 the lounge will provide Qantas Club Members, Gold & Platinum Qantas Frequent Flyers, lounge access with complimentary Wireless Internet Access, Plasma televisions and refreshments including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages....(read more)

Etihad Airways to increase seats on Manchester to Abu Dhabi route

ben.hoffman — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:08:00 GMT

Eithad Airways have said they will increase seats between Abu Dhabi and Manchester England, the increased capacity will see a change of aircraft from the existing two class Airbus A330-200 to a two class Boeing B777-300....(read more)

Qantas Announces Business Class Upgrades for its Boeing 747-400 fleet

ben.hoffman — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Qantas has announced upgrades to its Boeing 747-400 fleet which will see the upgrade of Business Class to the same seat that has been implemented on the Qantas A380. In addition to this plans are underway to remove First Class from their Boeing 747-400 fleet to make room for the Qantas Premium Economy product and a larger Business Class....(read more)

Etihad Airways Launches Japan Services

ben.hoffman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:32:00 GMT

Etihad Airways as announced that today it commenced services to Japan with its Abu Dhabi to Nagoya Service....(read more)

Qantas A380 First Class Suite Takes Out Prestigious Good Design Award

ben.hoffman — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:32:00 GMT

Qantas today took out a top place at The Chicago Anthenaeum’s Annual Good Design Awards for the Qantas A380 First Class Suite. This is Qantas’s second Good Design Award with the first being awarded 12 months ago for the Qantas A380 Economy Seat....(read more)

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Qantas A380 Melbourne to London Services Commence

ben.hoffman — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Qantas have announced that it has commenced Qantas A380 services between Melbourne and London via Singapore. The Inaugural Qantas A380 Melbourne to London flight left Melbourne on Monday 18 January 2010. From 29 March this service will be expanded as a regular twice a week service. Qantas operates a total of 14 services per week from Melbourne with 12 of its services with a Boeing 747-400. ...(read more)

Noise Cancelling Headphones Review & Comparison

ben.hoffman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:09:00 GMT

If you were to ask us here at the Business Travel Guru the best thing you can take along on a flight to help you travel better, our answer would be a good set of noise cancelling headphones. For many years I flew without a pair, but after purchasing my first set I don’t know how I flew without them! I mean I used to be one of those people who could never sleep on a flight, how things have changed now I sleep on the plane when I want or need to.

Having had the opportunity to own or demo most of the major Noise Cancelling Headphone sets on the market today, we decided write up this Noise Cancelling Headphones Review & Comparison, so that you can select the best pair for your needs and budget.

Sennheiser PXC 250 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Made by Sennheiser the leader in headphone & speaker technology the Sennheiser PXC 250 Noise Cancelling Headphones is one of the better performing sets of Noise Cancelling Headphones we reviewed.

The great thing about the Sennheiser PXC 250 set is that they are ultra compact & foldable which means finding that extra space in your carry-on won’t be an issue.

Reviewers Comments: A great choice especially if you don’t want to spend a fortune, however If I could pick any fault with this set it is that the noise cancellation circuitry & 2 AAA batteries for the PXC 250’s are housed in a unit that is attached half of the way along the cord which could be a little annoying, however this design does make the unit ultra compact. The best buy in terms of value for money and size, the Sennheiser PXC 250s will not disappoint

Lowest Price from US $60.00

Sennheiser PXC 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sennheiser PXC 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones look nearly identical to the PXC 250’s above however they are equipped with the next generation in noise cancellation technology.

Both the Sennheiser PXC 250 & PXC 300 look identical, the only difference to tell them apart is the model on the side of the speaker arm which is written bolder & in a white font.

Reviewers Comments: Slightly better quality than the PXC 250s however this set is also a bit more expensive, as with the above set the PXC 300 house the battery compartment & NC circuitry in an enclosure half way along the audio cable. Top notch sound an noise cancellation, and the ultimate set for those who want to pack light.

Lowest Price from US $103.00

Sennheiser PXC 450 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Unlike the Sennheiser PXC 250/300 units above the Sennheiser PXC 450 are your more traditional full size over/on ear headphones and therefore quite a lot larger, however what they lose in compactness they make up for in sound quality, noise cancellation & features.

What you will love most about this is the comfort you could easily ware this set on an entire long haul flight from Sydney to London.

The PXC 450 houses its noise cancellation circuitry, batteries & controls in/on the headphone unit. Apart from quality my other favourite feature is the Talk Through function which allows the wearer at a touch of a button to hear/take part in a conversation without taking the set off.

Reviewers Comments: Top marks for noise cancellation, sound quality & comfort, Price is on the high side however you are paying for a top quality set.

Price From US $270.00

Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Noise Cancelling Headphones

From the pioneers in noise cancelling headphones for business travellers, Bose have always been a name you can rely on. In fact my first set of NC headphones was Bose. A fair bit larger than the more modern units on the market today however that Bose quality in this set is still strong today.

Reviewers Comments: A great cheaper priced full on ear set, with excellent sound quality and Noise Cancelling performance, the only drawback with this unit is if the batteries run out you won’t hear any sound at all.

Price from US $399.00

Bose Quiet Comfort 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bose have shrunk the Quite Comfort 3 noise cancelling headphones set and made the set a whole lot better, the design, sound quality & NC abilities on this unit is one of the best we have ever tested.

Again like the Sennheiser PXC 450s above this set is also very comfortable, you could easily wear them on a long haul flight, and luckily enough its batteries are rated for 19-21 hours of use on a full charge.

Reviewers Comments: A great buy in all areas however comparing the price to other units they are a more expensive; again you are paying for quality. The only downside is the non standard Bose designed batteries so we recommend buying another set.

Price from US $349.95

Sony MDR-NC500D Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sony MDR-NC500D’s incorporate the first ever Digital noise cancelling technology which performs digital equalization adjusting the noise cancellation depending on the type of noise which is being experienced/generated Sony are however a relatively new comer to Noise Cancelling headphone technology and this is somewhat evident in this set of Headphones as the quality and noise cancellation just ok, for the price we would have expected a lot more!

Reviewers Comments: This set is too large with too many cables, quality Noise Cancelling effectiveness is average. The best feature of this set is the ability to charge the internal batteries of this unit while in use, which could be very convenient for long haul flight

Price From US $399.99

Plane Quiet Platinum Noise Cancelling Headphones

Reasonable quality in terms of sound and noise cancelling effectiveness, however build quality has a little to be desired.

Reviewers Comments: A great cheap set of Noise Cancelling Headphones that are surprisingly quite comfortable. If you are looking for your first cheap set these are worth a try.

Price from US $84.95

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Asia

ben.hoffman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:46:00 GMT

I recently wrote an article for our sister website Asia Travel Magazine outlining the Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Asia, needless to say the article was a hit and since Luxury Hotels are somewhat related to business & Airline travel I decided to provide an excerpt for the readers of Business Travel Guru....(read more)

Emirates A380 Commences Seoul Korea Services

ben.hoffman — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Emirates has commenced A380 services into Seoul Korea, with the first ever Commercial Airbus A380 flight into Korea....(read more)