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Earlier this year, we learned how authorities in Kyoto were considering greatly increasing taxes on the most expensive hotels in the city, in order to discourage overtourism. This concept has now been given final approval, and will be implemented as of March 1, 2026. Kyoto will add $130+ nightly tax for luxury hotels While Kyoto has long been popular with international tourists, it has really exploded in recent years, and at this point we’re seeing just about every major luxury hotel group open a property there. As it currently stands, hotel rates in Kyoto have a nightly consumption tax of…
On modern widebody commercial aircraft, premium economy seating generally takes the form of spacious recliners that offer passengers extra legroom and width without them having to pay for all the bells and whistles of a lie-flat bed in first or business class. However, Thai Airways is taking a new angle. Indeed, the Asian carrier recently announced that, as of the end of this month, lie-flat premium economy seating will be available on some of its flights to and from a handful of destinations located in Asia. Thai Airways is taking advantage of recent acquisitions to offer this with minimal cabin…
A medical helicopter crashed on the main highway in Sacramento, California, on the evening of October 6, 2025, leaving all three crew members critically injured. The Sacramento Fire Department confirmed in a statement that the Airbus H130 helicopter, registered as N414RX, went down shortly after taking off from UC Davis Med Center at approximately 19:00 local time on eastbound Highway 50, just west of 59th Street in Sacramento. The crashed aircraft belongs to REACH Air Medical Services, a company that offers emergency air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients. When emergency crews arrived, they found three victims, all…
Over the years, we’ve see the increasing trend of hotels charging junk fees. We’re not just talking about luxury properties charging resort or destination fees, but even things like security fees, electricity fees, and more. Well, OMAAT reader Susan just shared a fee situation she faced at a Marriott affiliated property, which I’d consider to be particularly egregious, given how dishonestly it’s presented. Marriott charges all guests $2.87 “city fee,” for parking?Susan reached out after recently staying at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Plano/Frisco. The property is in a suburban area, right next to a huge shopping…
There are a lot of choices for business class in commercial aviation today. However, some truly stand out above the competition. Some boast class-leading service quality, luxurious cabin seating, or unique inflight amenities. The top names in the business are in a race to the top, staking their airline’s success on a brand name renowned for quality and luxury. In this review, we will go down the list of five of the finest business class flying options in the world. Not only that, these select few airlines fly the colossal Airbus A380. The unrivaled size of the “Super Jumbo” makes…
September marked a tentative rebound with a modest global uptick, as sea-to-air shifts and tariff workarounds supported Asia flows while parts of Europe softened. The Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) rose 0.48% month over month, reversing August’s dip and signaling a fragile stabilization. Outbound Hong Kong (BAI30) gained 2.02% and Shanghai (BAI80) climbed 2.52%, with […] source
Emirates has unveiled a new facility in Dubai designed to deliver an exceptional training experience for nearly 25,000 cabin crew members, centered on mastering hospitality excellence. The $8 million training complex includes an expansive restaurant and lounge capable of accommodating up to 170 guests, plus presentation kitchens and eight technology-equipped classrooms. According to the Dubai-based carrier, over 10,000 Emirates cabin crew are expected to complete training at the new center by the end of 2025. Officially called the Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence, the facility houses a range of premium training service programs inspired by Michelin-star standards, covering fine dining…
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Two air forces fly the Chinese-manufactured J-10 fighter – China and Pakistan – but a third nation could soon become an operator of this 4.5-generation jet.Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Bangladesh’s top air force officer, announced last month that his country’s interim government had given an in-principle approval for the purchase of “multirole combat and attack aircraft” plus new surface-to-air missiles and long-range radars.Khan did not specify what type of aircraft the Bangladesh Air Force – the BAF – would procure, but there is a strong likelihood it will be the J-10CE fighter from China.Such…
Yesterday was a pretty eventful day at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), and not in a good way… Burbank Airport tower unstaffed amid government shutdown The government has been shut down for nearly a week now, meaning that most federal workers aren’t getting paid. As you’d expect, at some point this impacts peoples’ willingness to go to work, with an increasing number of sick calls. This can also impact aviation, and particularly, air traffic control staffing, given the stress the system is under even when things are operating smoothly. As an example of that, on Monday, October 6, 2025, the air…
Etihad Airways has launched two routes in recent days, bringing the total number of new services introduced this year to nine. On October 2, 2025, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates commenced its first-ever flight to Medan in Sumatra, Indonesia, followed by flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on October 3, 2025. The service to Phnom Penh will initially operate four times a week, rising to six flights a week from November 1, 2025, while the Medan service will operate three times a week. “We’re proud to expand our network in Southeast Asia, inviting more guests…