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Stansted Airport unveils details about its £1.1 Billion Expansion programme

15/10/2024 by Kevincm

an aerial view of an airport

Manchester Airports Group have announced details of its planned £1.1bn investment programme to improve London Stansted. The biggest part of this plan is a £600m extension to the airport’s existing terminal. This will create a bright, spacious environment, with more seating areas and new shops, bars, and restaurants to give travellers even more choices. The terminal … [Read more...]

Korean Air expands pre-order meal service to First Class

11/10/2024 by Kevincm

Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER arriving into Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Korean Air is extending its pre-order inflight meal service to First Class passengers on international flights departing from Korea. Pre-ordering of meals was originally launched for Prestige Class (Business Class) passengers on select international routes in January 2023 - allowing passengers to choose their meals in advance. This convenience is now being … [Read more...]

Skyteam partners with Eurostar as its first non-airline partner

26/09/2024 by Kevincm

Eurostar and SkyTeam

Multi-Modal Transit is something some airlines are getting used to, with them provisioning Air-Rail Connections. It seems that Eurostar and SkyTeam are going to take that idea a little further. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that paves the way for integrated intermodal journeys via air and rail for millions of customers. The move will … [Read more...]

Emirates continues to expand its upgraded product to North America

19/09/2024 by Kevincm

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Refitted Business Class cabin - Image, Emirrates

Emirates will be introducing its refurbished Boeing 777-300ER aircraft  on six routes in the US. The refurbished aircraft features the latest seating products from Emirates, including its latest Business Class seats and Premium Economy product. The retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft are scheduled to operate on direct flights to Chicago, Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, and … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific extends free inflight Wi-Fi to its Premium flyers and Diamond Members

10/09/2024 by Kevincm

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport - image, economy class and beyond

For those who fly Cathay Pacific, there's some good news if they want to be connected in the air, especially in the premium classes or in the upper echelons of their frequent flyer programme. Passengers travelling in First or Business class onboard connected Cathay Pacific aircraft can now enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi service on their flight. Cathay Pacific has been … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines to return to Paris

07/09/2024 by Kevincm

a plane flying in the sky

After a period of nearly ten years, Malaysia Airlines is planning to return to Paris. The airline is planning to launch direct flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris from Kula Lumpur International Airport. It is planning to launch four weekly flights from 22 March 2025. This service will operate with an Airbus A350-900. This route, which will commence on 22 … [Read more...]

Remember: Pay in “Local Currency” when using plastic (and avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion)

31/08/2024 by Kevincm

a screen shot of a computer

I've got to admit, there's one thing that does annoy me when shopping aboard is Dynamic Currency Conversion. Dynamic Currency Conversion is when you go to an ATM or a shopping console and you're presented with a choice either to pay in a local currency or with an amount in your home currency before you hit buy. Here are two examples below from my current trip to … [Read more...]

airBaltic to add to its Airbus A220 fleet

13/08/2024 by Kevincm

airBaltic Airbus A220-300 - Image, Airbus

airBaltic is continuing to strengthen its Airbus A220 fleet, with the airline planning to add an extra 10 aircraft to its fleet.  The incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s marks the fourth reorder of the type and will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. The options originate from the initial announcement made during the Dubai Airshow 2023 … [Read more...]

IndiGo to deploy Recaro R5 business class seats

05/08/2024 by Kevincm

RECARO R5 Indigo A321neo

Indian carrier IndiGo unveiled some changes to their products today. We're going to take a look at their new business product - 'IndiGoStretch' These seats are the based on Recaro R5, which will be installed on IndiGos A321neo aircraft. These aircraft also feature the Recaro R2 economy class seat installed. The order from Indigo will cover a total of 45 Shipsets to … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines adds two South Californian destinations to its network

03/08/2024 by Kevincm

a plane flying over a runway

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines continues its network expansion, with them planning to add San Diego International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport. These flights will be operated from Porter Airlines hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. San Diego will be operated as a year-round route, starting 9th December, with the airline operating four … [Read more...]

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