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easyJet to offer night-time luggage dropoff at Glasgow Airport

04/08/2023 by Kevincm

easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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...]

Lufthansa expands pre-flight meal selection, whilst boosting other passenger experiences

28/07/2023 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A321neo arriving at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Lufthansa is expanding its inflight service as it seeks to please and delight its passengers, with news across the cabins. Let us see what changes are in the air.  Lufthansa Airbus A321neo arriving at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Long Haul Business Class Starting in mid-August, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights from Germany … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Catering Experience on the ground? Greggs opens a branch at London Gatwick Airport

27/07/2023 by Kevincm

a food court with people in front of it

Sometimes when you get off an aircraft, you just want a comforting snack, sandwich or doughnut, and get the restorative energy to continue a journey. Well, there's good news as Greggs (a bakery chain in the United Kingdom) has opened a branch at London Gatwick Airport. The new shop s is in Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal in the Arrivals Area, … [Read more...]

Air Canada moves to Dubai International Terminal 3 to co-locate with Emirates

26/07/2023 by Kevincm

a row of airplanes on a runway

It seems Air Canada is being welcomed with open arms by Emirates, as flights from Canada to Dubai International will arrive and depart from Terminal 3. Two happy fleets, tail to tail - Rendering, Emirates. The move went live on the 26th of July, allowing passengers' connection experience to be improved dramatically. It's another benefit that's trickled down since the … [Read more...]

UK Border to allow eGate use for persons over 10 years old

24/07/2023 by Kevincm

a group of people with luggage in a terminal

We've hit the summer holidays at last - and given the weather, getting away will be high on people's priorities - as well as getting back. For those who are entering the United Kingdom, there's good news with the eGates service being expanded to children aged 10 and 11 years old, and upwards. The move follows a successful trial across major ports of entry including … [Read more...]

To Find, To Serve – British Airways trials a new digital wayfinding tool (and we play with it too).

21/07/2023 by Kevincm

a person holding a phone

We've all been there - We've been at an airport and the signs don't make sense, and the maps provided are pure and utter fiction as you fight through the shops to the gate. British Airways appears to be out there to help, with them trialling new digital wayfinding technology to support customers travelling through London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 3 this summer. The … [Read more...]

Emirates to introduce pre-departure meal ordering

18/07/2023 by Kevincm

a person holding a phone

It seems that Emirates realises there could be savings to be had, with the airline planning to offer pre-departure meal ordering. In the first instance, this will be rolled out from 25 July onwards in Business Class, on all flights between Dubai and London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted. Up to 14 days before a flight (but 24 hours before departure), … [Read more...]

British Airways opens its the Whispering Angels bar at Terminal 5B

16/07/2023 by Kevincm

a counter with pink and white objects

British Airways’  Whispering Angel bar, located in the airline’s lounge in Terminal 5 at the B gates has opened up for passenger use, as the summer season progresses.  Whispering Angel is offering their rosé originating in the Provence vineyards of Château d’Esclans before their flight. Across the rest of the airline’s Club … [Read more...]

United Airlines unveils its new Domestic First Seat

13/07/2023 by Kevincm

a row of seats in an airplane

It seems that United Airlines is preparing to roll out a new Domestic First Class seat. Let us dive in. The new seats feature vegan leather upholstery, 13-inch seatback screens with Bluetooth connectivity and 18-inch tray tables. They feature an 11 x 19-inch divider between neighbours, with winged headrests and tray tables that deploy from outer armrests to reduce … [Read more...]

Emirates obtains lounge space at Paris CDG Terminal 1

11/07/2023 by Kevincm

a room with chairs and tables

We all know that when things close at an airport, it causes chaos for the passenger experience. Emirates has partnered with Extime in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, to offer its premium travellers a new exclusively dedicated lounge space in Terminal 1, while the renovation of Terminal 2 continues. … [Read more...]

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