Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways updates its onboard service for the summer

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It's summer, so it's time for British Airways to update its inflight service - and yes, Ice Cream is coming for those down the back of the aircraft. Starting today (7th July), the airline is offering complimentary ice cream on daytime flights departing London Heathrow and London Gatwick before 17:00 UK time, partnering with fellow British brand, Jude’s, to offer a … [Read more...]

Stansted Airport unveils its terminal expansion plans

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Stansted Airport has submitted a planning application for an expansion of its existing terminal building. The proposed scheme, which if approved will see a three-bay extension to the back of the terminal building, is designed to transform the airport experience. According to the airport, it will provide a more spacious departure lounge for passengers, including new … [Read more...]

Examining Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence – An eye in the sky for a better passenger experience?

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We're going to take a look today at another Crystal Cabin Awards winner - Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence. InteliSence is an, integrated intelligence system, which provides cabin crew with deep insights to improve airline operations, cabin service and the passenger experience. It uses AI and predictive information, to help airlines with on-board provision.  This … [Read more...]

A Server in the Sky – Examining Thales Onboard Data Center

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Thales won a Crystal Cabin Award for its Onboard Data Center. However, it is of interest, and if you've worked in the server space, you might be recognising some of the concepts that Thales is showing off. Especially if you've played with a Blade Server or two.   First concepts - what is a Blade Server? Put simply, a blade server is a server computer with … [Read more...]

Helsinki Airport adjusts liquids rules with new scanner rollout

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For those who don't like the limited liquids rules, there is good news if you're flying out of Helsinki Airport - where their security control will allow up to two litres of liquids per passenger in your hand baggage. Finavia has now completed its development project which aimed at smoother and more stress-free security controls. The reform has been carried out in two … [Read more...]

ANA and The Pokemon Company unveil “The Eevee Jet”

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The ANA Group and The Pokemon Company are expanding their collaboration for new Pokemon Jets as part of the "Pokémon Air Adventures" - this time featuring the Evolution Pokemon - Eevee. Eevee uses Fly! It's Super Effective! The aircraft will be known as the "Eevee Jet NH", which will be a Boeing 777-300ER.  On the outside, it will feature Eevee (the … [Read more...]

Iberia to improve its on-board experience

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Iberia is updating its passenger experience on board its flights - with new meal redesigns and changes revealed. These improvements will be implemented in all cabins - Business, Premium Economy and Economy - including the redesign of the menus, improved services on long-haul flights, and a new personalised digital experience. The airline has redesigned its in-flight … [Read more...]

Airbus launches the Airspace Cabin for the Airbus A220 Family

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The Airspace passenger experience programme, which Airbus started with the A333neo programme, and has since spread through the airframers line-up - is to further expand, with the Airbus A220 to gain the cabin experience. The move comes from market demand that Airbus has noticed. The key new feature of this cabin enhancement is the Airspace XL Bin – provided by … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft unveils new premium cabin options – Introducing ATR Highline

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ATR Aircraft have some advantages compared to small jet-powered aircraft - simply put, they consume a lot less fuel than their counterparts. Now they want to push home that advantage, to offer premium cabin configurations. They call this ATR Highline. . The concept takes the ATR Aircraft family and offers five different cabin concepts that can be applied, depending on … [Read more...]