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Brussels Airlines extends its ice cream partnership with Ralph & Roxy’s in all long haul travel classes

07/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Ralph and Roxy - Now in Economy Class too - Image, Brussels Airlines

For those of you who love ice cream in flight (says a person who missed out on one on their recent transatlantic adventure), Brussels Airlines is extending its partnership with Ralph & Roxy's ice cream to offer it across all classes of flight on its long-haul flights. Ralph & Roxy's ice creams were developed by Philip Bogaert, who, until recently, produced ice … [Read more...]

easyJet teams up with Greggs for its Newcastle Airport base opening

23/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

EasyJet serving free sausage rolls and limited-edition ‘Destination Dips’ on the plane as the airline and tour operator team up with Greggs to celebrate the launch of its new Newcastle base. Issue date: Monday March 23, 2026. PA Photo. The partnership introduces five sausage roll dipping sauces inspired by new easyJet holidays destinations including Sangria, Affogato, Harissa Ketchup, Tarte Tatin, and Kebab, offered across all international easyJet flights from Newcastle Airport today and across the city. Image, Easyjet David Parry/PA Media Assignments

easyJet is celebrating its Newcastle Airport base opening, with a team-up with the Geordie institution Greggs to take sausage rolls to the air as they launch limited-edition Sausage Roll dipping sauces. The weird and wonderful flavours, inspired by new easyJet holiday destinations, include a spin on the French classic Tarte Tatin, an original twist on the much-loved … [Read more...]

EgyptAir Airbus A350-900 enters service with Pansonics Avionics IFE solutions

19/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Pansonic Astrova onboard EygptAir Airbus A350-900 - Image, Pansaonic Avionics

With EgyptAir taking its Airbus A350-900 into the sky, the airline also launched with Panasonic Avionics' suite of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) systems and a suite of digital apps and services.   With the entry into service of this latest twin-aisle aircraft, is the first airline to fly globally with Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight … [Read more...]

Vueling deploys free onboard entertainment with Viasat

19/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Vueling introduces streaming video content for passengers - Image, Viasat/Vueling

Vueling - the low-cost IAG subsidiary based out of Barcelona El-Prat airport - has launched a free onboard entertainment platform with Viasat. The platform is already available on more than half of the airline’s fleet and operates through a direct connection to the aircraft’s onboard server, meaning it does not require Wi-Fi or external connectivity. Notably, it adds … [Read more...]

United Airlines teams up with Chef’s Table for Polaris Business Class Meals

13/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

United Airlines x Chef's Table - Image, United Airlines

United Airlines is broadening its partnerships for in-flight catering, with them working with Chef's Table for new options in the air. Chef's Table is a brand behind a Netflix series that spotlights the world's most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. It seems United is leveraging this to create 10 new, exclusive meal experiences for its United … [Read more...]

Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance

12/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011)

For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound passengers can complete Customs, Immigration and … [Read more...]

What’s its like renewing your UK Passport in person?

10/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

British Passport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Although my maroon passport has gone through several shades of pain, a few losses, and its chip is long since dead, it's time to renew my UK Passport. So, join me in my adventure to get a "Blue" United Kingdom Passport. How do you renew a UK passport? There are a few ways you can renew a passport in the UK (and you're inside the UK) Online (normal speed) - It'll … [Read more...]

Eurowings adds further aircraft with PremiumBiz Seating

04/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eurwings Premium BIZ - Extended Rollout - Image, Eurowings

Eurowings has chosen to expand its Premium BIZ offering, with more aircraft being fitted with the 2-2 seating. The seats (based on Geven Seating's Comodo seat) will see a further deployment onto eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the usual six abreast (3-3 style seating configuration), Eurowings is introducing a more spacious four across (2-2 layout) in the … [Read more...]

Google Launches “Share Item Location” in Find Hub for Android

03/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a screen shot of a phone

Google has unveiled a new feature during Mobile World Congress, with work on their Find Hub being featured. For travellers, there will be something quite important rolling out - "Share Item Location". It is similar to Apple's "Find My Share My Item Location" function. It will give you a new way to help you find lost luggage at the airport, and hopefully a greater peace … [Read more...]

Lufthansa pulls forward increased 787-9 Business Class Availability – Bookable from 29th March

24/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plane with seats and windows

For those who have been waiting for miracles to happen, there's good news, as the certification of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats seems to have taken major steps forward. It is to the point that the partial certification of the new Allegris Business Class in the Dreamliner has made further significant progress in recent days, and the seats are now expected to be … [Read more...]

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