In a press release snuck out yesterday, the UK Home Office bowed to industry pressure and removed the requirement of a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for airside transit. For now. The Home Office said in its move. Following feedback from the aviation industry, the government has agreed a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific to offer Hong Kong Flavours for Premium Economy and Economy class
Cathay Pacific has in the past partnered with restaurants for its premium cabins. Well, it seems they're working with Michelin-starred restaurant Yat Tung Heen to offer customers a taste of home in the skies in Premium Economy and Economy Class. New Premium Economy Offerings aboard Cathay Pacific - Image, Cathay Pacific. Yat Tung Heen specialises in traditional … [Read more...]
KLM completes rollout of Premium Comfort Class (Premium economy)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been busy updating the interiors for part of fleet, with the deployment of Premium Comfort Class. KLM Premium Comfort Class - Image, KLM During the past two years, the airline has installed Premium Comfort Class (or what many of us would refer to as "Premium Econoy"). The airline has now fitted it to all of its Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing … [Read more...]
Emirates lines up festive activities on the ground and in the air
With the festive week coming up faster than you can say "when is that package arriving?", Emirates has unveiled its plans for Christmas and New Year. In the lounge Emirates’ First and Business Class lounges in Dubai will be serving tradtionaroasted turkey with jus and cranberry sauce, glazed chestnuts, root vegetables, brussels sprouts and new potatoes, with other dishes … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My “Share Item Location” to help find your lost Baggage
For those of us who check in luggage, we've all had that sinking feeling at some point, when all the bags come off the belt... and your bag didn't make it. For those who use Apple AirTags with an iPhone, Aer Lingus is making life a little easier, with the airline announcing it has enabled Apple’s Find My Share Item Location feature. Passengers who are travelling with the … [Read more...]
Emirates to launch their refurbished 777s to Vienna
For Emirates, Vienna continues to mean something to them, as the airline plans to operate its refurbished Boeing 777-300ER fleet to the Austrian captial. Emirates will deploy its retrofitted Boeing Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting on 3 January 2025. This will make Vienna the fourth city in the airline’s European network to receive its … [Read more...]
British Airways gears up for Christmas in the Air
With Christmas approaching faster than you can say, "Oh heck, I need to start buying gifts," British Airways is adding its own festive touches—both on the ground and in the air. World Traveller Christmas offerings Long Haul Festivity Across all classes, specially designed headrest covers are being rolled out to bring a festive spirit to an aircraft. For those … [Read more...]
Frontier Airlines unveils their First Class seat design… and some passenger-friendly improvements
Frontier Airlines has disclosed that they're making changes for 2025, with enhancements for its loyalty programme, as well as the cabin - with First Class seats coming to the airline cabin. Frontier Airlines new First Class seats - Rendering, Frontier Airlines. According to the airline, Frontier's new First Class seating will combine luxury and value. There will be two … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast to introduce Water Refill Points aboard trains
We've all been there - the dreaded empty water bottle, and the hunt to fill it it up. And it's a lot harder on a train, where you might have to buy from a trolley, the onboard shop or at a destination. Avanti West Coast is trying something very new for trains - the installation of water refill points on its trains. It marks a first in the United Kingdom and a first in … [Read more...]
In action: The Recaro R3 takes flight aboard Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR
With Iberia's new Airbus A321XLR in the sky, there's also a new seat flying for the first time with commercial passengers - the Recaro R3 Seat. New seats for a new aircraft - Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating The Recaro R3 (previously the CL3810) will be deployed on the eight Airbus A321XLRs that Iberia will be bringing into service. These will be installed in a 3-3 … [Read more...]
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