Economy Class & Beyond

Condor announces Air+Rail expansion with DB

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Condor are significantly expanding their cooperation and will offer further options for easy and convenient travel to Germany's largest airport in Frankfurt am Main in future. For passengers, it will be possible to book customised train connections for Condor long-haul flights when booking a flight. The offer can be booked from 21 German train … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines introduces luggage fees, as well as other changes – yes, basic fares on the way

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Southwest Airlines has finally given in to the temptation of revenue - and from the 28th May 2025, will charge for luggage, ending the airline's "Bags Fly Free" tagline. The luggage changes in full: The airline will  offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select fares Meanwhile, will be offered … [Read more...]

SWISS Senses rolls passenger experience improvements to roll out

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Ahead of the SWISS International Air Lines A350-900 rollout, the airline is putting in some major changes to the passenger experience aboard their current aircraft for their long haul Premium Economy and Economy Class products. New meal concepts for Economy Class - Image, SWISS.  In the first phase, SWISS Senses will bring an expanded inflight food and beverage offer … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Express Rail links improves, by adding local transit options too

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We've talked here about the move to Air+Rail Links - and how it helps bridge the gap to getting to your destination - but it lacks in one way - the "Last Mile" to your final destination, be it a hotel, your home, a business meeting... and so on. Lufthansa is expanding its Express Rail programme, so tickets will now be valid for local public transportation.  Bookings … [Read more...]

Lufthansa updates its short-to-medium haul business class offerings

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For those of you travelling with Lufthansa from the 26th of February, the airline has refreshed its Business Class meals for its short and medium-haul flights. New main courses - Image, Lufthansa   The updated catering offers travelers even more choice of hot and cold dishes and passengers can look forward to new delicious starters, main courses and desserts. It … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for Ramadan both in the sky and in their lounges

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With the month of Ramadan due to begin, Emirates is preparing services and meals for those travelling during the Holy Month. # The airline will offer meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at … [Read more...]