British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the rosé wine. ] The bespoke bar, which will exclusively offer Caves d’Esclans’ Whispering Angel rosé, will be located in the airline’s lounge at Terminal 5 B at London Heathrow. The bar, … [Read more...]

SWISS is rotating its menus again, and this time will be offering culinary specialities from Canton Bern to First, Business Class and Premium Economy travellers on its long-haul flights. … [Read more...]

It seems that Brussels Airlines is wanting to improve its onboard passenger experience in short-haul, with the announcement of new options for business class passengers. The new menus are launching in June for business class passengers on its short- and medium-haul flights, with the airline presenting a renewed menu which will be different every week. The move comes … [Read more...]

Those who have flown Brussels Airlines over the past three years - especially in the long haul cabins - will have noticed something missing - Neuhaus chocolates. Well, for those with a sweet tooth, there is good news - they are to reappear in-flight, as well as on the ground. After a three-year break the large praline boxes will make their reappearance on board long … [Read more...]

AirFi has been busy, rolling out its hardware onboard the easyjet fleet, providing a new inflight entertainment and shopping platform The AirFi box insitu - Image, AirFi/easyJet.  The move follows the successful rollout to easyJet’s EU and Swiss fleets, with inflight technology provider AirFi deploying its portable streaming solution across the remainder … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand has partnered with Aotea for its new amenity kit contents, highlighting Māori herbal practices. The new items are developed by Aotea, featuring native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke and Mānuka. Air New Zealand's new Aotea amenity kits are available to customers travelling in Business Premier and Premium … [Read more...]

It seems that Finnair is not in the greatest of fiscal shapes, with changes t its baggage rules and increased redemption costs. Finnair Airbus A330-300 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's talk about baggage To start with, the airline is introducing a "Superlight" ticket, which will replace Economy Light tickets on Finnair journeys within … [Read more...]

It seems Air New Zealand is pulling back more of the curtain about its Skynest (the economy class bunk-bed) product. It was unveiled at TRENZ – New Zealand's largest international tourism business event – where a real-life Skynest experience was available for the first time. The Skynest will be a six-pod configured sleep zone that offers sessions for economy … [Read more...]

Some big news out of the Arabian Travel Market, with Etihad and Emirates expanding their cooperation, with an interline agreement being expanded. The aim of the agreement is to provide travellers with additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. It is also a first-of-its-kind agreement between the two UAE carriers that aims to capitalise on opportunities to … [Read more...]