Air+Rail links are becoming more important, giving airlines a wider spread of connectivity, whilst reducing the environmental footprint. iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by Trenitalia (FS Group), and ITA Airways have signed an agreement to offer integrated "Air_Rail" travel between Spain and Italy. iryo and ITA Airways connecting together - … [Read more...]

If you're travelling with an iPhone as your primary device and fly on Lufthansa, you might want to consider adding some AirTags to your next purchase. Lufthansa Group has activated "Find My- Share My Location" for lost devices. This is so that those with AirTags in their luggage stand an increased chance of being reunited with their sites This will apply across the … [Read more...]

The rollout of Lufthansa's Allegris refresh (comprising of new first-class suites, business class, premium economy and economy seats) continues, with the airline settling on its operations for Summer 2025. The planned list from 30th March includes; San Francisco Shanghai Chicago O'Hare New York-Newark (from April 15) San Diego Charlotte (continuously … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus is updating its amenities for its passengers, with some improvements both in its business and economy class cabins. In Business Class Dining options will change with the introduction of a new seasonal spring menu. On westbound flights, the new Business Class menu includes smoked salmon with crisp samphire in a citrusy dressing, and skin-on thyme and parsley … [Read more...]

For those of you who travel with Apple devices and use AirTags (as well as other "Find My" compatible devices), Virgin Atlantic is the latest airline to integrate this function if your luggage decides to sprout legs when travelling. Passengers who have these can now use the new Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find … [Read more...]

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 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 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...]

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...]

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...]