Cathay Pacific has been working with created together with Michelin-starred restaurant Duddell’s to celebrate Hong Kong’s culinary heritage, with a new menu out of Hong Kong International Airport. First Class Items  Business Class The menu refresh is for the airlines' Business and First class cabins, showing off the food culture of Hong Kong and … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand is giving further comfort choices in the economy cabin, with the announcement of an "Economy Stretch" product. Air New Zeland Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Economy Scetch is an addition to the economy products offered by the airline (including the normal economy seat and the SkyCouch). As the name infers - this is an extra-space economy … [Read more...]

Emirates is continuing to scale up its operations to Cario, with the airline planning to operate 28 weekly flights, along with an increase in A380-operated services.   Emirates Airbus A380 taking off, Image - Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will boost its operations to and from Cairo from 25 to 28 weekly flights from 29 October 2023. The additional flights provide … [Read more...]

SkyTeam and Global Lounge Network have been busy collaborating to open the first joint lounge at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The new São Paulo lounge will offer a 700 square meter space with seating for 180 guests. It is located in Terminal 2 and is open 24/7 to passengers, including: SkyTeam Elite Plus, … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport is reporting its passenger numbers - and its good news as people are choosing to travel, with numbers increasing. The airport handled over 5.4 million passengers travelling through Heathrow in January, the busiest start of the year since 2020, in a welcome sign that passengers are returning as they flow through the terminals. According to the numbers … [Read more...]

In a sign that things are returning to some sense of normality, with Qatar Airways is reopening its Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This is to complement the airline’s triple daily flights to Doha. It is available for Premium passengers (First and Business Class passengers) and eligible oneworld alliance partners. The … [Read more...]

Star Alliance is expanding its "paid access" options, with it offering this to customers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This will allow access to the Star Alliance-branded lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol. The access will be available for Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a fee. That fee is €50 for up to three … [Read more...]

With traffic increasing through Hong Kong International Airport (as well as the airline's other outposts), Cathay Pacific is reopening and expanding its lounge facilities. The Deck at Hong Kong International Airport The Deck rejoins Cathay Pacific lounges at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline is also working towards reopening The Pier, First and The Wing, … [Read more...]

If you missed out on the warning last month, it's a bit late now, as the price of a UK Passport has now increased. Now more expensive than ever -Image, Home Office.  The new fees for the standard application process are: Apply online Apply by paper form Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport £82.50 £93 Adult (16 and … [Read more...]