Visit The Glasshouse hotel found at the heart of the Scottish capital of Edinburgh

Edinburgh has an abundance of beautiful hotels right at the centre of the city and one that stands out is definitely The Glasshouse. This stunning five-star accommodation is found at the bottom of the picturesque Calton Hill allowing guests who have booked in to marvel at the gorgeous surroundings. The excellent members of staff spend time getting to know the needs of visitors to make them feel completely comfortable during their trip. A particularly lovely feature of the lodgings is the magnificent building that it's housed in that makes this hotel traditional on the outside. The interior is contemporary in design and offers rooms that are filled with modern amenities and perfect for families, large groups, couples or those travelling solo.

The large, luxurious rooms were re-designed in 2013 and have modern furnishings and many offer the treat of direct access to the accommodation's two-acre roof top garden. Alternatively, guests can relax on their balcony, which has magnificent views over the city of Edinburgh. All rooms provide Nespresso coffee machines, flatscreen television, iPhone docking station and complimentary Wi-Fi access, which is great to keep in touch with family, friends or work colleagues during the stay. The air-conditioned living spaces also have a superb en-suite bathroom with luxury Highland Aromatics toiletries and soft robes.

Each room at the lodgings also has complimentary whisky and handmade chocolates as extras. The suites have great living areas ideal for relaxation or entertainment. The Deluxe Suite is the best one to book into with a choice of either a wraparound terrace with views of Calton Hill or an impressive bathroom with double bath and walk-in monsoon shower. The Observatory restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere and is perfect for a continental or full-Scottish a la carte breakfast. Travellers should also give its tasty traditional afternoon tea a try in front of the lovely open fire in the lounge area called The Snug.

Business travellers will appreciate the facilities on offer at The Glasshouse hotel and can use one of the three wonderful boardrooms. Each room is named after a famous Scottish writer, and can be used for conferences, seminars or training days. The boutique residence is also known for its friendly members of staff who can help organise any event whether large or small. There are also several places available for private dining, which is a great option for business tourists during their trip. It's also renowned for being a first-class wedding venue.

Locations near The Glasshouse
Taking a walk around Calton Hill has to be the first thing that tourists do when visiting these lodgings. Guests should head to the city's Royal Mile, based in Old Town, to really pick up the positive vibes of the area and then head to Princes Street for some shopping. There are many restaurants and cafes along the way. To visit some beautiful historic attractions tourists should venture to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace to enjoy the attractive sight of these buildings. The National Museum of Scotland and the Edinburgh Playhouse are also very close by.

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British Airways takes delivery of its first of 12 Airbus A380s

British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an Airbus A380 after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A380 and will start to deploy its new flagship aircraft on routes from London Heathrow to Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

After a handover ceremony at Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse with Keith Williams, British Airways CEO, Eric Schulz, Roll-Royce President Civil Large Engines, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO and other senior executives, BA’s first A380 is being flown to the UK carrier’s home base at London Heathrow where the cabin is being unveiled.

British Airways’ chief executive Keith Williams said: “We’re delighted to be the first UK airline taking delivery of the A380. It is a great aircraft that has been developed with huge amounts of British engineering ingenuity and we believe it will prove very popular with our customers when it starts flying to its first destination of Los Angeles.”

“It is a very proud moment for everyone at Airbus to see our A380 in the livery of British Airways, one of the world’s most pioneering airlines. With this new flagship in their fleet, the British carrier opens a new era of long-haul flying and offers its passengers an all-new travel experience”, said Airbus President and CEO, Fabrice Brégier. “It is a special day for UK industry too, as a significant proportion of this amazing aircraft was designed and built at Airbus’ UK sites in Filton and Broughton, as well as at our many partners’ facilities across the country.”

All BA’s A380s will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. Airbus currently has 262 firm orders for the A380, from 20 customers.

The A380 is capable of flying 8,500 nautical miles or 15,700 kilometres non-stop, carrying more people at lower cost and with less impact on the environment. The spacious, quiet cabin and smooth ride have made the A380 a firm favourite with both airlines and passengers, resulting in higher load factors wherever it flies. The A380 also provides vital extra passenger capacity without increasing the number of flights, and is therefore part of the solution for sustainable growth at congested airports.

To date, 40 million passengers have already enjoyed the unique experience of flying on board an A380. Every five minutes, an A380 either takes off or lands at one of the 30 airports where it operates today and the network is constantly growing.

Lufthansa and Germanwings successfully complete transfer of decentralized routes

Total of 115 routes transferred from Lufthansa to Germanwings - Düsseldorf–Zurich to be operated by Germanwings from today

The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the new year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings today (Thursday, 8 January 2015). One of the biggest structural projects ever undertaken by the company has thus been successfully completed on time. 
The concept of the new Germanwings was presented in December 2012, followed by the market launch on 1 July 2013. The transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route means that the decision to operate all domestic and European routes under Germanwings, apart from at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs, has now been fully implemented as scheduled. In all, Germanwings has taken over 115 routes from Lufthansa in recent months, with the biggest number of routes (52) at Düsseldorf Airport.
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said: “The first Germanwings flight from Düsseldorf to Zurich today marks the successful completion of what is to date the biggest project to make the Lufthansa Group more competitive. The positioning of the new and significantly larger Germanwings has been a resounding success. I would like to extend my gratitude to all employees, who have worked hard for this achievement. As a result of low costs in the WINGS business model, we combine favourable prices with the punctuality, quality and safety of the Lufthansa Group. This combination meets with a positive response among our passengers and also finds favour in many European markets. At the same time therefore, the success of the project will bolster our confidence for the creation of our new Eurowings, which will be launched before the year is over.”
Thomas Winkelmann, spokesman for the Germanwings Executive Board: “Over recent months, we have been laying the necessary foundations for the continued successful development of the company. We have never been bigger, and have never been a market leader at so many German airports. Of much greater importance, however, is the fact that we are once again enjoying success in commercial terms.” The completion of the migration of Lufthansa routes to Germanwings represents the successful conclusion of a major project that has been a big challenge for the company, added Winkelmann. “However, the team rose to the challenge magnificently. We can now build on this success.”
The new Germanwings service between Düsseldorf and Zurich will comprise 24 flights per week, making it one of the most high-volume routes from the North Rhine-Westphalian capital. The early morning flight will depart from Düsseldorf at 7.00 a.m. In addition to this, there will be a midday flight at 1.30 p.m., an afternoon flight at 5.05 p.m. and an evening service at 6.55 p.m. All flights for the current winter flight timetable and the 2015 summer flight timetable, which will run until the end of October, are already available for booking – at www.germanwings.com, for example.

Lufthansa and Germanwings successfully complete transfer of decentralized routes

Total of 115 routes transferred from Lufthansa to Germanwings - Düsseldorf–Zurich to be operated by Germanwings from today

The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the new year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings today (Thursday, 8 January 2015). One of the biggest structural projects ever undertaken by the company has thus been successfully completed on time. 
The concept of the new Germanwings was presented in December 2012, followed by the market launch on 1 July 2013. The transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route means that the decision to operate all domestic and European routes under Germanwings, apart from at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs, has now been fully implemented as scheduled. In all, Germanwings has taken over 115 routes from Lufthansa in recent months, with the biggest number of routes (52) at Düsseldorf Airport.
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said: “The first Germanwings flight from Düsseldorf to Zurich today marks the successful completion of what is to date the biggest project to make the Lufthansa Group more competitive. The positioning of the new and significantly larger Germanwings has been a resounding success. I would like to extend my gratitude to all employees, who have worked hard for this achievement. As a result of low costs in the WINGS business model, we combine favourable prices with the punctuality, quality and safety of the Lufthansa Group. This combination meets with a positive response among our passengers and also finds favour in many European markets. At the same time therefore, the success of the project will bolster our confidence for the creation of our new Eurowings, which will be launched before the year is over.”
Thomas Winkelmann, spokesman for the Germanwings Executive Board: “Over recent months, we have been laying the necessary foundations for the continued successful development of the company. We have never been bigger, and have never been a market leader at so many German airports. Of much greater importance, however, is the fact that we are once again enjoying success in commercial terms.” The completion of the migration of Lufthansa routes to Germanwings represents the successful conclusion of a major project that has been a big challenge for the company, added Winkelmann. “However, the team rose to the challenge magnificently. We can now build on this success.”
The new Germanwings service between Düsseldorf and Zurich will comprise 24 flights per week, making it one of the most high-volume routes from the North Rhine-Westphalian capital. The early morning flight will depart from Düsseldorf at 7.00 a.m. In addition to this, there will be a midday flight at 1.30 p.m., an afternoon flight at 5.05 p.m. and an evening service at 6.55 p.m. All flights for the current winter flight timetable and the 2015 summer flight timetable, which will run until the end of October, are already available for booking – at www.germanwings.com, for example.