Economy Class & Beyond

Vueling deploys free onboard entertainment with Viasat

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Vueling - the low-cost IAG subsidiary based out of Barcelona El-Prat airport - has launched a free onboard entertainment platform with Viasat. The platform is already available on more than half of the airline’s fleet and operates through a direct connection to the aircraft’s onboard server, meaning it does not require Wi-Fi or external connectivity. Notably, it adds … [Read more...]

United Airlines teams up with Chef’s Table for Polaris Business Class Meals

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United Airlines is broadening its partnerships for in-flight catering, with them working with Chef's Table for new options in the air. Chef's Table is a brand behind a Netflix series that spotlights the world's most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. It seems United is leveraging this to create 10 new, exclusive meal experiences for its United … [Read more...]

Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance

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For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound passengers can complete Customs, Immigration and … [Read more...]

What’s its like renewing your UK Passport in person?

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Although my maroon passport has gone through several shades of pain, a few losses, and its chip is long since dead, it's time to renew my UK Passport. So, join me in my adventure to get a "Blue" United Kingdom Passport. How do you renew a UK passport? There are a few ways you can renew a passport in the UK (and you're inside the UK) Online (normal speed) - It'll … [Read more...]

Eurowings adds further aircraft with PremiumBiz Seating

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Eurowings has chosen to expand its Premium BIZ offering, with more aircraft being fitted with the 2-2 seating. The seats (based on Geven Seating's Comodo seat) will see a further deployment onto eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the usual six abreast (3-3 style seating configuration), Eurowings is introducing a more spacious four across (2-2 layout) in the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa pulls forward increased 787-9 Business Class Availability – Bookable from 29th March

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For those who have been waiting for miracles to happen, there's good news, as the certification of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats seems to have taken major steps forward. It is to the point that the partial certification of the new Allegris Business Class in the Dreamliner has made further significant progress in recent days, and the seats are now expected to be … [Read more...]

Lufthansa unveils its retrofitted A320 cabin

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Lufthansa is retrofitting a number of its existing Airbus A320ceo (current engine option - the original production run of the A320) with new products inside the aircraft. The modernised cabin will be installed on 38 A320 aircraft, with a planned retrofit rate of one aircraft every 30 days. The first Airbus A320 with registration "D-AIZY" is now fully modernised and … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for the month of Ramadan

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It's coming up to the Holy Month of Ramadan, with Emirates showing off its offerings for the month ahead, whilst they support travellers. Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding Gates For the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and dates are distributed at select Emirates Boarding Gates during iftar … [Read more...]