For frequent flyers, or anyone who’s sat on a long-haul, it may seem like no effort has gone into improving economy class travel. That’s part of the reason why collaborative efforts between Airbus and London-based design firm LAYER feel very necessary. Together, they’ve proposed a paired app and seating concept. The former, called “Move,” encourages travelers to get up and walk around the cabin every …
Until now there’s been no easy way to gift someone a portion of a trip (unless, of course, buying an entire flight outright). With Skyhour—a website and app—everything has changed and the process is beyond simple. On the platform, users buy as many “skyhours” they want and select someone to gift. Skyhours are received by the recipient via e-mail, SMS or the app itself. Recipients …
For many, a trip around the world is an ever-present dream forever out of reach. It’s come true for our Editor-at-Large Karen Day, who’s presently taking a professional gap year-inspired jaunt around the globe— CH Global Spin—with thanks to both Star Alliance and Marriott TRAVELER. From Bali to Berlin, she’s already spent over a month exploring cities as she’s hopped across continents. Now, Star Alliance …
