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Lufthansa updates its short-to-medium haul business class offerings

28/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plate of food on a table

For those of you travelling with Lufthansa from the 26th of February, the airline has refreshed its Business Class meals for its short and medium-haul flights. New main courses - Image, Lufthansa   The updated catering offers travelers even more choice of hot and cold dishes and passengers can look forward to new delicious starters, main courses and desserts. It … [Read more...]

KLM plots its Summer 2025 plans

28/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

KLM Boeing 787-9 departing Chicago O'Hare- Image, Economy Class and Beyond

As the days lighten, airlines are getting their Summer 2025 plans locked in. KLM has announced its intentions for the season ahead, Intercontinental KLM is going to be busy this summer, with its intercontinental network expanding to San Diego (United States), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India). The airline will also continue its service to Portland (United States) … [Read more...]

Qatar/Virgin Australia tie-up gets the green light

27/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways to take a 25% holding in Virgin Australia - Image Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia.

It seems that the Australian Government has approved  Qatar Airways Group’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.  Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia  Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent investment in Virgin Australia has now received Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval following the … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for Ramadan both in the sky and in their lounges

27/02/2025 by Kevincm

Emirates Ramadan boxed meal collection

With the month of Ramadan due to begin, Emirates is preparing services and meals for those travelling during the Holy Month. # The airline will offer meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT – The Mercure Unirii, Bucharest – Miles to Bucharest

26/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a bed with a red blanket and a chair in a room

The Mercure Unririi, Bucharest Miles to Bucharest Time to visit a hotel and relax for a bit, as I head to The Mercure Urinii for the night. What does £61 get you in Bucharest for a night?  … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group makes a play for British Airways and Iberia Club Members – Match to Miles and More

26/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa Status Match

If you've been waiting for a Star Alliance status against your British Airways Executive Club Membership or Iberia Plus Membership, one has been launched at https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/. The status match covers both British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus Memberships. You can match the following: Frequent Traveller - BA Silver, IB Plata Senator -  BA … [Read more...]

Southeastern Railway returns a Networker Train back to its “Network SouthEast” livery

26/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a train on a bridge

Southeastern has unveiled a special Networker (Class 465) train, with it painted back in its original Network SouthEast livery to mark Railway200 – a year-long celebration marking the 200th anniversary of passenger rail services in the UK.   Unit number 465908 was unveiled at a special event at London Charing Cross station and named Chris Green in honour of the former … [Read more...]

IndiGo sets its first Boeing 787 route…. Bangkok!

25/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways

After managing to obtain a lease from Norse Atlantic for a Boeing 787-9, IndiGo has confirmed its first destination - Bangkok. Norse Atlantic - now flying for IndiGo - Image, Norse Atlantic.  The move to start international services with a Boeing 787 comes ahead of IndiGo's delivery of Airbus A321XLRs in 2026 and Airbus A350s in 2027, with a very quick ramp-up, with … [Read more...]

easyJet goes on the poach for British Airways Executive Club Members

25/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who hold British Airways Executive Club Bronze, Silver or Gold, easyJet may be in the mood to tempt you, with "No more tiers anymore" and a discounted status match to easyJet Plus. The airline has announced a deal, offering 51% off the first year of an annual easyJet Plus membership. The limited deal has been launched to provide frequent short-haul … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways accelerates its Starlink rollout

25/02/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class And Beyond

Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are … [Read more...]

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