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Recaro Aircraft Seating’s CL6720 Business Class seat takes flight with Air China

23/01/2023 by Kevincm

a row of seats in an airplane

It might be the New Year, but Air China has given itself some presents, with the Recaro CL6720 Business Class seat taking flight with the airline. The seat took flight aboard an Air China A350 between Beijing to Chengdu on January 20, 2023. In addition to the CL6720 seat, Air China also selected the Recaro PL3530 and CL3710 for the A350s premium economy and economy … [Read more...]

LNER Launches new dining options in first class.

16/01/2023 by Kevincm

a plate of food with a fork and knife

Let us turn our eye to the passenger experience on the trains - with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) launching its new catering options. The menu presented celebrates specially sourced food and drink from local suppliers along the East Coast route. These options are for those travelling in the train operators' First Class seating.  The catering … [Read more...]

British Airways confirms Club Suite refit aboard its Boeing 787-8 fleet

13/01/2023 by Kevincm

a seat with a pillow on it

British Airways is continuing its retrofit for the Club Suite product, by them installing the seat on the Boeing 787-8 fleet.  Club Suite rollout image - image, British Airways  Club Suite has so far rolled out its new A350-1000 and Boeing 787-10, as well as being retrofitted to the Boeing 777 fleet in progress. It offers a 1-2-1 seating layout (thus being a lot less … [Read more...]

Wanting to renew a British Passport? Get your skates on before prices increase…

12/01/2023 by Kevincm

a group of black and gold passport

For those wanting to obtain or renew a passport, you might want to get your skates on as the price of a British Citizens passport is set to jump shortly - on the 2nd of February.  It doesn't matter if it's black or blue it's still going to cost you an arm and a leg. And a kidney if you want a passport in a rush. It will mark the first time that fees for a passport … [Read more...]

Emirates release their first fully refurbished A380 into traffic

08/01/2023 by Kevincm

a bathroom with a shower and sink

The first of the refurbished Emirates A380 has re-entered service, with it flying off to Heathrow on its first flight on Friday. The aircraft - A6-EVM - has been in the shop having a full refit, as Emirates kicks its US$ 2 billion retrofit program. Emirates provided a time-lapse video of the aircraft getting its work … [Read more...]

British Airways Unveils its New Uniform

06/01/2023 by Kevincm

a woman standing in front of a group of people

Change is in the air at British Airways - this time with the uniforms of its staff, as a new uniform is being introduced. The collection of garments, created by British fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng OBE, will be worn by more than 30,000 of the airline’s colleagues from Spring 2023. It marks the first change in uniform in nearly 20 years, with the … [Read more...]

Delta to start offer “free” inflight Wi-Fi…

05/01/2023 by Kevincm

a woman sitting in a chair using a laptop and a phone

Delta Air Lines made a splash at CES 2023, with them announcing the airline will start offering "free" Inflight Wi-Fi commencing February 2023.However, there's more than a little bit to unpick here. Delta is teaming up with T-Mobile to deliver this, with it being delivered to aircraft that utilise ViaSat's connectivity. It will be deployed to most domestic mainline aircraft … [Read more...]

Geven delivers its SuperEco seat to MYAirline

05/01/2023 by Kevincm

a row of red seats in an airplane

MYAirline, Malaysia’s new low-cost airline has partnered with Geven, to bring its new SuperEco seat to its aircraft. The SuperEco seat will be fitted to all of MYAirline’s A320 fleet, with aircraft seats manufactured in Italy. The seats feature a  customised ELeather padded dress cover to reduce weight and waste. This is combined with the lightweight … [Read more...]

Iberia reveals its latest A350 with a number of passenger experience improvements

23/12/2022 by Kevincm

a large white and red airplane

In an early Christmas present to itself, Iberia has taken delivery of a "New Production Standard" Airbus A350 that includes what they describe as "low-speed improvements." However, there are improvements in the passenger experience too, with significant changes in the cabin. Time to dive in. According to the airline, the new Iberia A350 boasts new flap positions … [Read more...]

Sichuan Airlines to partner with Viasat and China Satcom for In-Flight Connectivity

15/12/2022 by Kevincm

Sichuan Airlines Airbus A320 with raydome - Image, Viasat

Sichuan Airlines, Viasat, Inc and AeroSat Link Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (China Satcom), announced the airline have selected Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) technology and equipment for installation on its Airbus A320 family of aircraft. 15 aircraft will have the equipment in the first phase as part of the … [Read more...]

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