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Issue: July 23, 2012 (Archive)

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Up in the air Cloud computing will take on a new meaning when Delta Air Lines begins offering in-flight wi-fi service on its long- haul international fleet of more than 150 aircraft in early 2013. Great concept Imagine flying with a skylight over your head so you can see the stars. That may soon be the flight of the future, if these photos of Airbus' concept plane are anything to go by. The photos were released for the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. Water-based treatment Palace Hotel Tokyo, which opened last month, has a unique selling point: Evian Spa Tokyo, the first in Japan. The 1,200-square-meter facility has five treatment rooms and a spa suite, heated baths, a marble sauna, plunge pool, reclining baths and separate men's and women's relaxation lounges. Singapore GP action builds Pop sensations jay Chou, Katy Perry and Maroon 5 have confirmed their attendance at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Formula One's first night race promises more than 10 hours of race action over three days in September. Business class on the ground Turkish Airlines has teamed up with CitySuper to create two Mediterranean dishes from its business class menu using ingredients from the supermarket. Music to your ears Music fans, don't miss this opportunity. Zuji has tracked down the best festivals worldwide and sourced up to 15 percent off hotel stays there. All about a Boy Fly British Airways in the lead up to the London Olympics and you'll get a chance to watch Boy, Prasanna Puwanarajah's short film. Newly minted When Tom Jurkowsky joined the US Mint at Philadelphia three years ago, he took the public tour, the same one launched in 1969 when the Mint opened at its current location. Here's the buzz If you're heading on holiday to the United States and enjoy a bit of eccentricity, then you're in luck because summer turns to silly season with these off- the-wall events chosen by online travel adviser TripAdvisor: Sundae surprise United Airlines has revamped its premium-cabin menu on long-haul international flights. On Japanese flights, meals include sushi while those from China offer hot noodle soup as a mid- flight snack.

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