News for Jetsetters

The United Arab Emirates is grappling with unprecedented flooding following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the nation. Dubai International Airport, the busiest hub for international travel, has resumed partial operations even as floodwaters continue to inundate major roads and residential areas.

In celebration of the 150th Kentucky Derby, the Refinery Hotel in New York City is offering a bespoke "Kentucky Derby Package" on Saturday, May 4th. This package promises a VIP experience filled with Southern charm and a hint of Manhattan elegance, catering to guests who wish to enjoy the historic race from the heart of the concrete jungle.

Lufthansa is set to debut its innovative Allegris aircraft interior on May 1, marking a significant enhancement in passenger experience aboard the German carrier's fleet. The rollout of this new cabin design will begin with the Airbus A350 aircraft, initially serving the Munich to Vancouver route. Subsequently, the Munich-Toronto route will feature the new interiors, followed by expansions to Munich-Chicago and Munich-Montreal over the summer.

In a significant escalation of safety concerns surrounding Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, engineer Sam Salehpour has called for a temporary grounding of all such aircraft globally to allow for thorough safety checks. This statement was part of an interview set to be broadcast in full on "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" this Tuesday. The timing is crucial as Salehpour is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday regarding the safety issues he previously reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

United Airlines has suspended its operations to Tel Aviv in response to the recent missile attack by Iran on Israel, which occurred on April 13. This decision comes as a safety precaution, affecting numerous flights including the scheduled service from Newark and a planned departure to Jordan from Washington Dulles on Tuesday.