{"id":234339,"date":"2019-10-25T14:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=234339"},"modified":"2019-10-25T14:00:35","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T13:00:35","slug":"travel-news-october-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/travel-news-october-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel news: this month (October 2019) in luxury travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>,\u00a0series<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today (October 25, 2019): October 2019 luxury travel news.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Every last Friday of the month, you can read my news round-up of what\u2019s happening in the world of luxury travel and aviation. In this issue:<\/p>\n

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  1. St Regis Hotels debuts on Venice\u2019s Grand Canal<\/li>\n
  2. St Regis will bring its iconic brand to Oman<\/li>\n
  3. Qantas B787 Dreamliner completes longest ever commercial flight<\/li>\n
  4. Qantas upgrades the interiors of its A380 aircraft<\/li>\n
  5. Four Seasons opens its highly anticipated resort in Los Cabos, Mexico<\/li>\n
  6. Air New Zealand cancels its London route<\/li>\n
  7. Etihad Airways sets up a low cost carrier<\/li>\n
  8. Air France welcomes its first Airbus A350<\/li>\n
  9. Mandarin Oriental will open a hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland<\/li>\n
  10. Qatar’s Hamad International Airport unveils expansion plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    QANTAS B787 DREAMLINER COMPLETES LONGEST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT EVER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    1. St. Regis Hotels debuts on Venice\u2019s Grand Canal<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    The St Regis Venice<\/a> is located steps away from Piazza San Marco and boasts the largest waterfrontage in Venice. The opening follows a two-year, full-scale renovation of the former Grand Hotel Britannia, which opened in 1895 \u2013 the same year as the inaugural Venice Biennale. The hotel offers 169 guestrooms and suites, many of which boast private terraces or Juliet balconies for sweeping views of Venice\u2019s iconic landmarks. Situated across the Grand Canal from Punta della Dogana, the hotel marries its celebrated heritage with the St. Regis brand\u2019s modern design and bespoke service throughout a unique collection of five Venetian palaces, with the oldest dating back to the 17th century. The St. Regis Venice marks the brand\u2019s third location in Italy, joining The St. Regis Florence and The St. Regis Rome.<\/p>\n

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    2. St Regis will bring its iconic brand to Oman<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Expected to open in 2022, the 271-room St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort<\/a> is planned to rise on a prime beachfront plot within Oman\u2019s lifestyle and leisure destination, Al Mouj Muscat. The property is expected to encompass the hallmarks of the St. Regis brand such as its signature St. Regis butler service. The amenities that are planned include an outdoor pool, spa, health facilities and leisure club, and five specialty restaurants including the iconic St. Regis bar, inspired by the original King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York. The beachfront location is expected to allow guests to access Al Mouj Golf \u2013 an 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Norman. The project also includes 170 branded residences, which are expected to include a mix of apartments, penthouses and townhouses.<\/p>\n

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    3. Qantas B787 Dreamliner completes longest ever commercial flight<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    The first non-stop commercial flight from New York to Sydney has landed on October 20th after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the Qantas<\/a> flight, which was used to run a series of experiments to assess health and well-being onboard. Data from these experiments will be used help shape the crew rostering and customer service of Qantas\u2019 ultra-long haul flights in future. Tests ranged from monitoring pilot brain waves, melatonin levels and alertness, through to exercise classes for passengers. Cabin lighting and in-flight meals were also adjusted in ways that are expected to help reduce jetlag. Two more research flights are planned: London to Sydney in November and another New York to Sydney in December.<\/p>\n

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    4. Qantas upgrades the interiors of its A380 aircraft<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    All 12 of the Australian national carrier Qantas<\/a>‘ A380 aircraft will be refurbished as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade, delivering higher levels of comfort and a higher number of premium seats. The upgraded A380s will feature several improvements for passengers:<\/p>\n