The sun had begun its leisurely descent over Bodrum Town on a September afternoon when I started going back over my list, making sure I hadn’t missed anything. A stroll along the marina, pausing to take a video of a forest of Turkish flags fluttering in the wind: check. Bites of kabak cicegi dolmasi and enginar kalbi on the terrace of a restaurant overlooking gulets bobbing in the harbor below: delicious. Browsing leather shoes and handwoven towels in the labyrinthine bazaar: my credit card statement would attest to that. Satisfied, I started mapping out the route back to the hotel, working in a stop at a posh Turkish delight shop a friend in New York had recommended. I turned to my mom, ready to lead her out of the bazaar, when I noticed her hesitate.
The Bombardier Global 7500 Just Broke Its 100th Speed Record—Here's What the Flight Was Like
04.03.2025 - 07:49 / cntraveler.com
It’s not every day you wish your flight was longer, but after a far-too-short trip on the $80-million Bombardier Global 7500, I certainly did.
Of course, speed was the name of the game during this trip. On February 28, Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier flew from San Luis Obispo, California to London in 9 hours and 17 minutes, setting the aircraft's 100th speed record—and solidifying its status as the fastest business jet in the ultra-long-range segment. That is, until Bombardier’s newest model, the Global 8000, rolls out later this year. With a range of 8000 nautical miles and top speeds of Mach 0.94, it’s poised to be the world’s fastest and longest-range business jet.
Before boarding our flight, we sat down at Bombardier Speed Record Mission Control at ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo, a do-it-all facility that manages and services aircraft, as well as serves as a fixed-base operator (FBO), or an executive passenger terminal. My first question: Why set 100 speed records? Speed records, Bombardier senior director of communications Mark Masluch explains, aren't only bragging rights, but also demonstrations of real-life performance. "When prospective customers are buying the plane, they're not just buying the specs of the aircraft," he says. "They're already thinking about the day-to-day. How do I use the aircraft? What cities am I going to be flying into? What airports can I get in and out of? What time is it going to take for me to get in and out of certain airports?"
Those customers—if they own the plane outright—are often big corporations or ultra-high-net-worth individuals, though one-off charters are also available through partners like VistaJet and XO. For the Global 7500, the most common routes are long-haul journeys between 10 and 17 hours; it has a range of 7,700 nautical miles, the longest in the business jet industry, allowing it to fly nonstop international routes like New York to Hong Kong and Singapore to San Francisco.
On board the Bombardier Global 7500, there are four "zones,” each separated by a door: a crew area with the cockpit and galley, a conference room, a living room with a sofa, and a bedroom with up to a queen-size bed. Plus there are two lavatories—including one that can be upgraded with a shower. Between these spaces, the jet can seat up to 19 guests, depending on the configuration; ours had sleeping arrangements for up to six. (Customers can, of course, customize the Global 7500 to their needs.)
The jet features a conference room, a living room with a sofa, and a bedroom with up to a queen-size bed.
The moment I stepped onto the plane, our lovely flight attendant Lanis Thate-Hembree greeted each passenger by name and served a welcome cocktail. As I sipped and settled
You Can Fly Delta One for Under 300,000 SkyMiles With Its Latest Premium Cabin Deals—What to Know
It's a season of savings for travelers looking to explore international destinations. Delta Air Lines recently published hundreds of discounted flights in its Premium Cabin Deals section, which includes offers both in its SkyMiles frequent flyer program redemptions, as well as for traditional cash payment. Best of all, the travel period extends from April through May 2025, making it perfect for travelers seeking a last-minute spring break or early summer vacation. For travelers looking to experience the new Delta One Lounge and first-class experience from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airline has fares from 230,000 miles + $376 to London (LHR) for travel between April 25, 2025 and May 1, 2025. From New York's John F.
One of the world's snazziest new cruise ships is about to do something truly epic
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JetBlue Just Slashed Award Ticket Prices to the Caribbean, NYC, and More
Spring break is just around the corner, and there is a new way to save on flights. JetBlue recently announced the ‘Big, Blue, Award Travel Sale’ which provides savings and discounts for awards tickets booked with its TrueBlue frequent flyer programs. The promotion has discounted flights to popular spring break getaways such as Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Charleston, and Las Vegas. As an example of the potential savings, a one-way flight from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) can cost as much as 17,400 points. However, with the new sale there are deals available on the exact same route from only 2,700 points, plus $5.60 in taxes. While the deals may be strong, travelers will need to act fast, as the sale ends at 11:59 PM EST on March 12, 2025. The fare sale is valid on travel from March 19, 2025, through June 11, 2025, however there are several blackout dates in April, and other restrictions apply. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of other discounted flight routes including:
3 African Countries Are Getting New Direct Flights This Year, and We’re Already Planning Our Adventures There
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This Budget Airline Is Launching New Flights from the US to the Dominican Republic
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There's a New Direct Flight From NYC to This Caribbean Destination—and Round-trip Fares Start at $262
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Korean Air just made huge changes to its look, dining and inflight amenities
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You Can Score $49 One-way Flights With This Airline's Sale—What to Know
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Actress Kaley Cuoco Shares Her Dream Disney Trip—and Why She Never Sits in the Front Row on a Plane
Kaley Cuoco has traveled to some of the dreamiest destinations around the world for work, including Thailand to film the first season of Max’s Flight Attendant, which premiered in 2020, and Berlin for the 2024 Prime Video movie «Role Play.» But of all the beautiful places she's traveled for work, Iceland was her favorite.
Uber Just Launched Driverless Rides in This U.S. City—Here's What Travelers Should Know
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This Airline Just Unveiled a Super Mario-inspired Airplane—What to Know
JetBlue recently announced a special livery plane that features Mario, the popular video game hero, as well as other characters from the Nintendo franchise. The airline shared photos of the Airbus A320 which was transformed to spotlight Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi. The colorful livery includes the signature blue and red color scheme from the Super Mario game, as well as features of the various characters waving from oversized airplane windows throughout the plane. Mario and Luigi are the first two characters located above the wing, and deliver big smiles to onlookers. The design also features different stars and yellow stripes, as a nod to the iconic video game.
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