With Autumn and Winter closing in, Virgin Atlantic has launched its new menu across all cabins. Upper Class On the main menu is succulent serrano ham with roasted squash, pickled red onion and feta cheese, herb-roasted chicken breast and roasted trout fillet. Meanwhile, on the Extra Bites menu, features a cream tea including both a sultana scone and white chocolate and … [Read more...]

Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy expansion, as the refurbishment programme continues - with two new destinations in the offing. The Premium Economy product will be added to services to São Paolo from 19 November 2023 and Tokyo Narita from 20 December 2023. Sao Paolo will become the airline’s fifth point in its North and South American … [Read more...]

SWISS International Air Lines is planning something a little different for its Airbus A350 aircraft, with a larger Premium Economy cabin. Who needs an aircraft render? Image, SWISS>  The airline has locked down its seating layout plan (or LOPA - location of passenger accommodations). It will feature 242 seats in total for passengers: three in … [Read more...]

Emirates is offering an interesting option for those arriving at Tokyo -  a new complimentary bus service for its Economy Class passengers arriving at Tokyo-Haneda Airport. The new service starts on the 1st of September. Emirates will be the only air carrier in Japan to offer a complimentary bus service from Haneda Airport to major train stations within Tokyo, guaranteeing … [Read more...]

For those of you who wish to reenact your James Bond fantasies, involving sipping Martinis at a bar in the airport, there's good news, a new bar is opening at London Heathrow Terminal 5 in the Concorde Room. The airline has introduced an exclusive martini mixer designed by British aviation and adventure specialists Bremont, alongside British design and engineering … [Read more...]

Whilst some people are very organised, and have their recycled fillable water bottle with them at all times, others (like your writer), have the organisational skills of a pea some days. So when I need a bottle of water at an airport, it’s a grumble, more than happiness when given the choice of paying through the nose at newsagents. Thankfully, Dublin … [Read more...]

It seems even amenity kits now have seasons, with Emirates unveiling new Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class travellers. Let us dive in to see what's being offered. Business Class The Business Class range offers two bag shapes, a pouch and a classic toiletry bag silhouette, both made from vegan leather in a standout … [Read more...]

Premium Economy is a product that sits between the classical business class with all the frills and economy class, where there might be a frill, but tight seat pitch. Emirates has been rolling out its Premium Economy product - and thinks premium economy "works", after a year of operation. The airline introduced its premium economy in August 2022, with the airline flying … [Read more...]

For those with families, having one less thing to do in the morning when dropping off luggage could be an important thing. easyJet is to expand its  Twilight Bag Drop service to Glasgow Airport. The free service provides customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags off the evening before, saving time for their journey through the airport on their … [Read more...]