For those who hate the repeated announcements of "3-1-1" or items under a litre in a bag under 100ml each, presented separately, there's good news out of London City Airport, which has dropped the 100ml liquid requirement in hand luggage. Passengers will no longer have to restrict toiletries and liquids to 100ml bottles and can leave laptops, tablets and … [Read more...]

For those looking for tasty eats in the sky, Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new menu In Upper Class, there are new additions including lobster and crab tortellini, a vegetarian poke bowl and a classic Pimms summer pudding. The extra bites menu takes the spotlight, as the airline introduces a club sandwich, filled with applewood cheese, house slaw and … [Read more...]

Whilst Ash Ketchum might have wandered off into the sunset to continue his Pokemon adventures, All Nippon Airways has announced a new Pokemon Jet - and it is a Pikachu Jet. This one is known as a Pikachu Jet NH. Pikachu Jet NH - Image, ANA.  The "Pikachu Jet NH" aircraft features a livery designed for ANA, in which the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza is depicted … [Read more...]

It seems Lufthansa is taking  Berlin Brandenburg Airport a little more seriously, with the airline announcing it is to open two lounges at the airport.  Two lounges will open at the airport on the 3rd of April - a Lufthansa Business Lounge and a Senators Lounge. The Business lounge has been through a refresh, whilst the Senator lounge is a new facility. The … [Read more...]

With HK Express taking delivery of their new Airbus A321neo, the airline will also be featuring new seats for the aircraft. The airline will utilise Recaro's SL3710 onboard for new deliveries and retrofits. Recaro SL3710 front row seats, Rendering Recaro. Recaro SL3710 - Normal Rows. Rendering, Recaro.  This is the first-ever order of RECARO seats by HK … [Read more...]

It's time to play "Terminal shuffle" again at Heathrow Airport, with Air France and KLM moving out of its "temporary" home over Terminal 3, back to their old stomping grounds of Terminal 4. The move goes into effect on Thursday 23rd March.  Both airlines will utilise Zone H in the terminal. Existing Minimin Connection times will still be in force, … [Read more...]

Viasat is ploughing ahead with installs, with the announcement that its in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution will be installed on a total of more than 1,000 Delta Air Lines aircraft. Viasat's Wi-Fi to the seat on a Delta aircraft -Image, Delta/Viasat. The move confirms that Delta has selected Viasat IFC services for its widebody fleets, including all active … [Read more...]

A new connection method is opening at Luton Airport, with an Air-Rail link opening tomorrow in a preview service. It's dubbed the DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit). Luton Airport DART system - Image, Luton Airport  The DART connects Luton Airport Parkway station on the National rail network to Luton Airport using a cable-hauled transit system. It will … [Read more...]

There's an open stereotype that British Airways customers like Champagne and Gin. Well, for those using The Greenwich Lounge at New York JFK Terminal 8, there are more Gin and drink choices, with the opening of The Bridge Bar in the Greenwich Lounge.  The lounge will feature a variety of non-alcoholic and spirited cocktails, including Aviation … [Read more...]