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Like many global events, the Monaco Yacht Show was forced to cancel in 2020. However, this year the prestigious event is back with a bang from 22 – 25 September – and we’re here to share the must-see vessels at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021. As one of, if not the most prestigious yachting events... View Article

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An increase in demand is causing an unexpected shortage of private jets with the number currently for sale at its lowest point on record. The surging competition for pre-owned jets and charter memberships is a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic as travelers look to avoid the risks and uncertainty that commercial flight now brings.... View Article

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It’s been a weird year. Humanity and, consequently, the automotive industry, learned a few things about transportation from the global shutdown. A cadre of the world’s governments, which regulate approximately 85% of the light-vehicle market, agreed to ban internal combustion-powered vehicles within the next two decades. After years of fence-hopping, manufacturers worldwide doubled down on... View Article

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Luxury publishing house Assouline has recently announced the release of its newest addition to the Ultimate coffee table book range, titled Yachts: The Impossible Collection. Released this month, Yachts: The Impossible Collection showcases an expansive collection of the world’s most extraordinary ocean vessels, ranging from eclectic and unconventional ships to technologically advanced monolithic superyachts. The... View Article

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In a world first, sustainability specialists 4AIR has announced it is using the Monterey Car Week to launch its latest carbon offsetting initiative: Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 4AIR is partnering with Del Monte Aviation to exclusively pump Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and showcase the effectiveness of alternative fuel on a global stage. Made from sources like... View Article

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Traveling on commercial airlines can come with its highs and lows, whether this is enjoying world-class customer service onboard your flight or having to wait in a long immigration queue. When it comes to flying first class, however, there is a welcome escape from the crowds – many airlines boast luxurious first class lounges. These... View Article

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To quote the late Ralph Waldo Emerson, “It’s the not the destination, It’s the journey.” Although the great American essayist may not have been talking about first class air travel when he coined the now-cliched phrase in the 19th century, he might as well have been. When compared to traveling economy class, both first class... View Article

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Normally referred to as Delta, Delta Airlines is a leading United States-based airline with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Delta offers both domestic flights within the US and an expansive roster of international locations – it flies to over 300 destinations across 60 countries. As air travel finds its feet after a challenging 18 months, we... View Article

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With over 250 aircraft in its fleet covering a total of 157 destinations (including 12 US airports), Emirates is an unchallenged giant in the world of commercial aviation – but, for the ultimate Emirates experience, first class is the only option. Many frequent fliers regard Emirates’ top ticket seats as setting the benchmark in first... View Article

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Flying American Airlines first class comes with a wealth of advantages. As the world’s largest airline operator in terms of fleet, before the pandemic, American Airlines was operating on average 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries.  This has inevitably slowed over the past 18 months but as travel... View Article

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It’s been 20 years since the end of the Cold War brought about a dramatic change in aviation, when it opened Russian airspace to foreign airliners, allowing for transpolar routes that connected Asia to the US. In 2001, Continental Airlines flew from New York to Hong Kong, over 8,400 miles, without stopping. Just 10 years... View Article

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With a new survey revealing that more than half of private jet users claim to use multiple plane access programs in order to suit different needs at different times, Flexjet has recognized that many fliers are paying above the going rate for private aviation. The newly introduced Unlimited Access Program is set to solve this... View Article

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