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airJapan launches an in-flight Gatchapon campaign 

31/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

airJapan Gatcha - Image, ANA Global/airJapan

Gatcapon (or Gacha's) are in vogue, be it in loot boxes, paid game content, and the machines dotted over the world. But in the real world, airJapan has launched a gacha campaign Does luck favour you? Image, airJapan.  Between 25th July to 31st August, airJapan's event "Catch Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!" will run. This initiative was inspired by Gachapon, … [Read more...]

Saudia activates Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature

30/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Saudia Boeing 787 - Image, Saudia

Saudia has joined other airlines in offering Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to help with Baggage (and lost item) Recovery. The airline has implemented Apple’s Share Item Location feature to privately and securely locate lost or delayed bags containing an AirTag or Find My network accessory and reunite them with passengers As part of this initiative, … [Read more...]

American Airlines to deploy 777s between New York and Los Angeles, with Premium Economy

28/07/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER taking off from Dublin Airport

It seems that American Airlines is changing up its New York to LA route, with plans to operate widebody aircraft on this route. This is being introduced under the pretence of the introduction of Premium Economy seating on this route. Thus, on this route, Business, Premium and Main Cabin (with Main Cabin Extra) will be offered. As such, the First Class service that was … [Read more...]

European Union sets the date for its Entry/Exit System to start, whilst jacking up ETIAS costs

21/07/2025 by Kevincm 3 Comments

EES Console in Hamburg - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those travelling to Europe from a non-EU country, there's more news dropping about the Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Entry/Exit System (EES) For those waiting for EES to start, it will start going live on the 12th October. The EES is an automated system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic maps out a more premium future

09/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Virgin Atlantic recently announced planned changes to its fleet, as well as the premium options its passengers are demanding. Let's see what's happening with some major premium seating increases. Boeing 787-9 fleet The airline’s Boeing 787-9s will boast a full cabin redesign, introducing new seating in all three cabins. The cabins will be inspired by the airline's own … [Read more...]

Vietjet Thailand selects Blueview IFE

08/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

VietJet Thailand IFE pwoered by Bluebox Blueview - Image, Bluebox/VietJet

Vietjet Thailand has chosen to upgrade its in-flight passenger experience, with the airline to launch an in-flight service, powered by Bluebox's Blueview platform. The airline will use a system powered by the Blueview digital services platform and delivered via the Bluebox Wow System. This new service will soon be available across Vietjet Thailand’s fleet of 18 Airbus … [Read more...]

Heathrow to offer Fast-Track Arrivals from £25 a time. Worth it?

07/07/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

Heathrow Terminal 5 Arrivals - Immgiration - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Heathrow Airport has introduced a new wheeze to make money out of passengers - a Fast Track Arrivals Service.  Is it worth it? What's the offer? Let's face it - there's nothing more annoying than getting off an aircraft and standing in a queue to be let into a country for an hour. There are Fast Track Arrival lanes, which are offered in some terminals (to allow premium … [Read more...]

Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions

01/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]

Air Canada expands its Air+Rail options, with Lufthansa Rail Express

27/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

AIr Canada signs with Lufthansa Rail Express by DB - Image, Air Canada

Air Canada is expanding its Air+Rail operation with an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement will allow for intermodal itineraries to be booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways enhance lounge access benefits for passengers with status passengers from 1st July

26/06/2025 by Kevincm 3 Comments

ITA Airways Runway Lounge, Milan-Linate Airport - Image, ITA Airways/Lufthansa Group

As ITA Airways continues to be further borgified by the Lufthansa Group, frequent flyer benefits continue to be extended. Lufthansa Frequent Travellers (sometimes known as FTL status)  will be able to use the ITA Airways lounges from July 1, 2025 and thus benefit from an even more comprehensive lounge network. This will significantly expand the lounge network, especially … [Read more...]

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