British Airways is working towards improving accessibility in the air, with the airline partnering with SigncodeUK to improve its accessibility offering for Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, with new signed video content containing a variety of helpful travel information being made available to customers both pre-travel and whilst on board. The first video, which is … [Read more...]

We're in December now, so it's time for airlines who like puns to kick in their Christmas travel plans. SWISS is launching its LXMas campaign It isn't only Rudolph that has a shiny nose - Image, SWISS. The airline is offering prizes for both its travellers and those land-bound via the airline's media channels (try Instagram and in the SWISS … [Read more...]

We've been an advocate of high-quality Air-Rail links and tie-ups between airlines and rail systems at Economy Class and Beyond. It seems there's been a big agreement signed between United Airlines, Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bahn to advance these links in Germany. The new arrangement will allow United customers travelling between Germany and the United States via … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific has a new food partner - in the form of  Hong Kong-based Italian restaurant Pirata, to offer a taste of the restaurant’s home-style Italian fare in the skies. The menu is now available onboard selected flights for passengers travelling in Premium Economy on selected medium- and long-haul flights departing from Hong Kong. Opened in 2014, … [Read more...]

The Qantas low-cost business unit - Jetstar - is getting ready for a fleet refresh for its long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Jetstar Boeiung 787 refresh livery - Image, Jetstar. The upgrade includes overhauling the economy and business class cabins with new seating, inflight connectivity and lie-flat crew rest areas to fly greater distances, with a doubling of business … [Read more...]

easyJet has a new partner - this time working with Airportr (the service that collects and delivers luggage, offering a door-to-door service) Easyjet A320neo landing from Geneva Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The services will be offered for passengers flying from London Gatwick and Geneva to allow them the option to check in their luggage from … [Read more...]

With Diwali and Thanksgiving on the horizon, British Airways is tailoring its onboard meal services to celebrate the occasions. To celebrate the festival of lights on the 12th of November, the airline is introducing festive desserts for customers across all cabins on outbound and inbound long-haul flights to India. . The airline’s customers travelling in Club … [Read more...]

As we head towards Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights), Emirates is preparing to celebrate both in its lounge and onboard its aircraft. For flights heading to and from India, between 9 -15 November, Diwali delicacies will be served in all classes and select lounges. Passengers travelling to and from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, … [Read more...]

Finnair has activated a useful freebie for its Finnair Plus members who are travelling on its European network - free-inflight messaging. This is being offered on the Finnar single-aisle Airbus fleet (Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321). For those flights operated by the A330 or A350 within Europe, you'll still need to pay for the long-haul … [Read more...]