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Air France’s Swift Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 60% Done, Fleetwide By End Of 2026
NewsJun 8, 2026

Air France’s Swift Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 60% Done, Fleetwide By End Of 2026

Air France announced in September 2024 that it would equip its entire fleet with free, ultra‑high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi, and the rollout is now well underway. By early June 2026 roughly 60% of the airline’s aircraft have the satellite service installed,...

By One Mile at a Time
2027 Audi Q7's Third Generation Revealed with 591-HP V-8 Sibling
NewsJun 9, 2026

2027 Audi Q7's Third Generation Revealed with 591-HP V-8 Sibling

Audi unveiled the third‑generation 2027 Q7 and its performance‑focused SQ7, both built in Bratislava and slated for U.S. release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Q7 now rides a 429‑hp 2.9‑liter turbo V‑6, while the SQ7 jumps to a...

By Car and Driver
Pharrell Williams Approaches Most Collaborations as Exercises in Omission
NewsJun 9, 2026

Pharrell Williams Approaches Most Collaborations as Exercises in Omission

Pharrell Williams, creative director of Louis Vuitton Men’s and founder of Humanrace, has deepened his partnership with Moët & Chandon by launching the 2026 Ice Imperial champagne. The new cuvée, the first in the house designed for serving over ice, arrives without the...

By Surface Magazine
Nobu Hotel Madrid to Open 1 September 2026
NewsJun 9, 2026

Nobu Hotel Madrid to Open 1 September 2026

Nobu Hospitality announced that its fifth Spanish property, Nobu Hotel Madrid, will open on September 1, 2026. The boutique hotel will feature 50 guest rooms and suites, including a 105 sqm top‑floor Nobu Suite with a private terrace. Designed by GRONDA...

By TTG Media
Amid Rising Regional Tensions and Soaring Travel Costs, Gulf Residents Are Choosing Staycations
NewsJun 8, 2026

Amid Rising Regional Tensions and Soaring Travel Costs, Gulf Residents Are Choosing Staycations

Gulf residents are increasingly opting for staycations as US‑Israel‑Iran tensions and soaring fuel prices make long‑haul travel riskier and more expensive. Hotels across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain have launched aggressive summer promotions, filling rooms that traditionally sit...

By Monocle – Culture