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Although many airlines are trying to become low-fare carriers, Emirates unabashedly is not. "Passengers' expectations on long-haul flights are different," says Dermot Mannion, an executive at the airline. "The low-fare model will not work on long flights. Passengers want good service, comfort and certainly some food." Emirates is betting instead on full service. The carrier has plenty of well-established rivals. Singapore Airlines, which flies to 94 destinations--among them the recently launched longest nonstop flight ever, from New York City to Singapore--has for years dominated customer-service rankings. Hong Kong--based Cathay Pacific is another...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A New High Flyer | 3/21/2005 | See Source »

...Although many airlines are trying to become low-fare carriers, Emirates unabashedly is not. "Passengers' expectations on long-haul flights are different," says Dermot Mannion, an executive at the airline. "The low-fare model will not work on long flights. Passengers want good service, comfort and certainly some food." Emirates is betting instead on full service. The carrier has plenty of well-established rivals. Singapore Airlines, which flies to 94 destinations?among them the recently launched longest nonstop flight ever, from New York City to Singapore?has for years dominated customer-service rankings. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is another...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A New High Flyer | 3/21/2005 | See Source »

...That's absolutely true of some peaks, but Asia also offers less taxing alternatives. You don't need a Sherpa's lungs to scale some of the region's best-loved mountains, and you can get to the foot of many of them by public transport. Some even have comfortable trailhead accommodation. Preclimb points to remember: carry plenty of drinking water to ward off dehydration at higher altitudes; pack warm, waterproof gear; take it easy on the throttle, because ascending slowly will help you acclimatize to the thinner air; and, for safety's sake, consider hiring a local guide...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Peak Performance | 3/20/2005 | See Source »

...Behold Avant-garde murals and imaginative furnishings characterise a new Singapore hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Santiago is one of South America's best-kept shopping secrets. With prices in their own countries skyrocketing because of inflation, well-heeled Argentines and Brazilians are flocking to the Chilean capital for their luxury purchases. Among the best buys - besides leather and wine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hidden Gem | 3/14/2005 | See Source »

...Behold Avant-garde murals and imaginative furnishings characterise a new Singapore hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder There's been only one story in the realm of Indian cuisine of late, and that's contemporization. Across the world, Indian restaurants are being revamped, with interiors that look like they've been inspired by a fashionable, Ayurvedic resort. Food-wise, heavy curries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's All the Raj | 3/14/2005 | See Source »

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