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London City Airport to charge for dropoffs from the 6th January

02/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

London City Airport Dropoff - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport was one of the last major airports in the UK not charge to drop off passengers. Well, that ends on the 6th January, when the new drop-off charge comes into effect. The charge will be £8.00 for 0-5 minutes, then £1 per minute for any additional minutes, with a maximum stay of 10 minutes.  This will apply to all passenger vehicles (except Black Cabs, … [Read more...]

Emirates roll out its refurbished Boeing 777 to Beirut and Beijing

16/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plane flying in the sky

Emirates continue it refreshed Boeing 777 rollout apace, with the airline planning to send it next to Beirut and Beijing. Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s  Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 layout for … [Read more...]

Lufthansa launches a new premium check-in area at Frankfurt Airport

01/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa Premium Check-in Zone - Image, Luthansa

Lufthansa is trying to improve the premium passenger experience, with the launch of its modernised Premium Check-in Area in Terminal 1, Hall A, at Frankfurt Airport. The space is accessible to limited passenger groups, including First Class passengers, HON Circle members, Senators, and those who hold Star Alliance Gold status. Lufthansa staff are available at the new … [Read more...]

West Midlands Metro to increase penalty fares to £100, whilst switching to “Buy before you travel” model

30/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

West Midlands Metro Tram 42 heading through Birmingham City Centre

West Midlands Metro - the light-rail operator which operates tram services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham, is overhauling its ticketing arrangements, as well as upping fines to £100 for non-payment of fares. Currently, passengers should buy their tickets before they board; however, conductors have happily sold tickets on the tram. That's going to change, it … [Read more...]

Why have one special livery, when you can have a fleet of them – Lufthansa gets the paint buckets out for its 100th anniversary

25/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa 100 fleet - Rendering, Lufthansa

In 2026, Lufthansa will celebrate a significant milestone - 100 years since the founding of the first Lufthansa in 1926. How is the modern-day Lufthansa going to celebrate? With paint. A lot of it, as they give some of their fleet a new look. To mark this special occasion, the crane airline is taking off with a unique “anniversary fleet” that combines tradition and … [Read more...]

Air Cambodia Becomes Launch Customer for New Business Class on ATR 72-600 Featuring ‘X-Space Table

21/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

X-Space Table - ATR Turboprop Aircraft

Some of us think of ATR and Turboprop aircraft as a single class "get from A-B" aircraft. Well, it seems Air Cambodia wants something different - and has opted to install a business class product on an ATR72-600 using  X-Space. ATR Highline with X-Space Table - ATR Aircraft.  The airline will launch ATR’s new premium seat featuring the ‘X-Space Table’, a plug-and-play … [Read more...]

IAG Group select Starlink Connectivity

06/11/2025 by Kevincm

IAG Widebody Aircraft (BA Boeing 787, Iberia AA330, Aer Lingus A330 and LEVEL A330 - Images and Colage - Economy Class and Beyond

It's not just British Airways that is going to pick Starlink by SpaceX for its connectivity solution - most of the airlines under the International Airlines Group (IAG) are following too. IAG's order will cover a strategic investment in wi-fi connectivity for 500+ aircraft. It will cover connectivity on aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL … [Read more...]

London City Airport to charge for passenger drop-offs

05/11/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

London City Airport Dropoff - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport has long held out against charging for dropping off passengers at the East London Airport. Well, that's changing, with the airport planning to implement a drop-off charge. London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other major UK airports, which already operate similar … [Read more...]

JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland

03/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jetblue Charms - Image, Jetblue

As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let travellers turn their travel memories into fashion moments by popping them into … [Read more...]

Watch me Senpai! Crunchyroll rolls out on Delta

31/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Hime (pictured left), Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies! She’s joining Delta to share her love of anime with a whole new group of Delta friends. Spot her and her sister, Sudachi, on your next flight as you travel the worlds of anime. - Image, Delta

For those who are flying Delta Air Lines and need an Anime fix, there's good news: with curated access to Crunchyroll now available in flight.   Hime, Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies with Delta - Image, Delta. Starting this month, anime content specially curated by Crunchyroll is beginning to roll out on Delta’s more than … [Read more...]

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